Postdoctoral Operative Dentistry (OP)

• SDM OP 803: Seminar: Esthetic, Digital, and Operative Dentistry
  Literature Review format seminars. Small group discussions to critically review current literature on topics in restorative dentistry. Students design and present lectures to the group.
• SDM OP 806: Digital Dentistry in Prosthodontics and Restorative Science
  The didactic and hand on course Digital Dentistry in Prosthodontics and Restorative Science is a continuation and extension of the restorative sciences curriculum. It provides residents with fundamental knowledge of principles and basic techniques of digital dentistry. This course will offer a wide range of experiences in digital dentistry from examination, treatment planning, mandibular function analyzes, airway, designing (CAD), production (CAM) to the application of dental research. The course serves a pivotal role in bridging the basic knowledge of digital dentistry in prosthodontics and restorative sciences, in which classes are taken predominantly and concurrently during the first-year residency, and the various subsequent clinical science courses. The student is made aware of how advances in dentistry are derived from scientific approaches and how the modern dentist has to be able to understand scientific data dealing with the digital world of restorative sciences. Current trends in dentistry demand that the practitioner can evaluate digital data intelligently, to make judgments on new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
• SDM OP 807: Preclinical Technique
  Laboratory instruction in instrumentation, development of cavity preparation, and provisional restorations. Cavities fabricated and restorative materials placed with attention to outline form, retention and resistance form, line and point angles, reestablishment of tooth morphology, occlusion contact placement, and function. 1st sem.
• SDM OP 820: Treatment Planning Conferences
  This series of monthly seminars focuses on student presentation of their clinical cases for group review and discussion with attending faculty. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 825: Clinical Case Conferences
  This series of seminars focuses on developing materials and treatment concepts in the application of digital technology for dental treatment. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 830: Advanced Chairside CAD/CAM Restoration
  This series of seminars and clinical exercises develop knowledge and skills in the application of chairside CAD/CAM restorations for anterior and implant restorations. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 835: Advanced Laboratory CAD/CAM Restoration
  This series of monthly seminars and clinical exercises develop understanding and skills in applying cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and digital technology for the assessment, planning, and treatment with implant restorations and multiple unit fixed partial dentures. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 911: Clinical Digital Dentistry
  Clinical participation in all phases of restorative dentistry with special emphasis on the use of digital technology to diagnose, treatment plan, and fabricate restorations and prosthodontic devices for the patient. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 912: Clinical Esthetic, Digital, and Operative Dentistry I
  Clinical participation in routine esthetic and operative dentistry procedures while incorporating digital techniques. Special attention is given to diagnosis, treatment planning and the relationship of restorative dentistry to other disciplines, with the incorporation of principles of esthetic and reestablishment of health and function, digital planning of restoration and placement of implants.
• SDM OP 913: Clinical Esthetic, Digital, and Operative Dentistry II
  Clinical participation in routine esthetic and operative dentistry procedures while incorporating digital techniques. Special attention is given to diagnosis, treatment planning and the relationship of restorative dentistry to other disciplines, with the incorporation of principles of esthetic and reestablishment of health and function, digital planning of restoration and placement of implants.
• SDM OP 915: Literature Review: Esthetic, Digital, and Operative Dentistry
  A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in esthetic, digital, and operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 916: Literature Review? Esthetic, Digital, and Operative Dentistry
  A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in esthetic, digital, and operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 991: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 992: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 993: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.