CAGS/MSD in Periodontology

The first year of the 36-month CAGS program is primarily devoted to the pursuit of the research project of the master’s degree and emphasizes the sciences essential to understanding the principles of clinical periodontology. The second year is the first clinical year including the basic didactic courses. These include clinical medical sciences, microbiology/immunology, periodontology, principles of occlusion, orthodontics, oral medicine, oral pathology, and oral biology. In addition, there is a 50% time commitment to the clinical practice of periodontics. The third clinical year is devoted to the clinical practice of this specialty, with additional instruction in the clinical sciences and clinical research. Residents are also involved in teaching and off-site clinical service. This program is designed to meet the formal educational requirements of the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Dental Association. Graduates become board-eligible on completion of Part I of the Board Examinations.

MSD Requirements

The MSD entails a research project and thesis and is an integral component of the 36-month program for qualified students. Depending on the time needed to complete the research component, additional time beyond the 36 months may be necessary for successful completion of the MSD.

Other coursework may be assigned at the discretion of the research advisor and the department chair.

Curriculum

Year 1 – Research

• SDM PE 991 Research: Periodontology (30 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)

Year 2 – Clinic 1

• SDM OB 761 Oral Microbiology (1 cr, 3rd sem.)
• SDM OB 763 Basic Processes in Oral Biology (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OB 767 Oral Immunology (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM OS 761 Medical Concerns of the Dental Patient (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OS 828 Anxiety and Pain Control (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM OS 831 Head and Neck Anatomy (1 cr, 3rd sem.)
• SDM PA 801 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (2 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 801 Histology/Embryology – Clinical Relevance in Diagnosis and Therapy of Periodontal Disease (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 803 Periodontology III: Selected Topics in Periodontology (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 807 Seminar: Case Presentation/Treatment Planning (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 815 Periodontal Literature Review I (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 817 Seminar: Grand Rounds (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 823 Periodontal Therapy I (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 827 Applied Dental Pharmacology (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 828 Periodontal Literature Review III: Periodontology Current Literature (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 830 Clinical Applications of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 911 Clinical Periodontology (15 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PH 763 Bioethics and Law (1 cr, 4th sem.)
• SDM PH 800 Introduction to Biostatistics/Epidemiology (1 cr, 3rd sem.)
• SDM PR 844 Implantology Literature Review (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PR 845 Implantology Literature Topics (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PR 846 Implantology Case Presentation (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PR 849 Introduction to Dental Implant Restoration (.5 cr, 4th sem.)

Year 3 – Clinic 2

• SDM PE 804 Periodontal Literature Review III: Selected Topics in Periodontology (2 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 808 Seminar: Case Presentation/Treatment Planning (2 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 816 Periodontal Literature Review (4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 818 Seminar: Grand Rounds (2 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 829 Periodontal Literature Review III (4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 912 Clinical Periodontology (15 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PR 761 Occlusion (2 cr, 5th sem.)
• SDM PR 847 Implantology Case Presentation (1 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OS 829 Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation (.5 cr, Continuing Education course)
• SDM PR 832 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (1 cr, Continuing Education course)
• SDM PE 945 Nutrition and Oral Health (1 cr, Continuing Education Course Yankee Dental Congress)
• SDM PE 946 Practice Management (1 cr, Continuing Education Course Yankee Dental Congress)