AS I

  • SDM EN 521 Endodontics
    This lecture course provides the dental student with a clear understanding of the biological foundations of pulpal and periapical disease. The causes and progression of these problems are discussed. Diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are introduced. Dr. Jiang and staff. 24 hours, 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM EN 522 Preclinical Endodontics
    This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development in the clinical therapeutic techniques being presented in the lecture course. Dr. Jiang and staff. 46 hours, 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM MD 530 Pharmacology
    This course addresses the pharmacologic principles that underlie the appropriate clinical use of therapeutic agents. The efficacy and toxicity of major classes of drugs are covered with emphasis on implications in dentistry, including side effects in the oral cavity and drug interactions. Dr. Walsh and staff. 44 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM OD 522 Oral Diagnosis/Radiology II
    The goals of this course are to present the advanced imaging techniques including extraoral imaging, panoramic imaging and digital imaging. Lectures and case presentations will prepare the students to analyze radiographs and be proficient in interpretation of caries, periodontal disease and periapical pathology. The students will also gain knowledge of the radiographic features of various jaw diseases including cysts, tumors, fibro-osseous lesions, systemic disease, infections and developmental diseases affecting the oral tissues. Dr. Gohel and staff. 43 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM OD 531 Oral Medicine
    Lectures and case presentations illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal lesions, oral manifestations of systemic diseases and their effects on comprehensive oral health care. Dr. Chou and staff. 22 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM OR 530 Orthodontics
    This course discusses the diagnosis, etiology and developement of malocclusions with special focus on their diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment planning. Intervention in growth problems for children and minor tooth movement for adults are included as well as an Invsalign certification course. Dr. Frydman and staff, 34 hours, 1 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM OS 520 General Medicine and Dental Correlations
    Lectures, case presentations, and demonstrations illustrate the relationships between the pathological processes of disease and their clinical manifestations. Emphasis is on the dental management of patients with complex medical problems. Dr. Safer and staff. 52 hours, 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM OS 521 Pain Control I
    The course presents the pharmacological aspects and indications for the use of local anesthetics as well as patient evaluation and detailed discussion of injections techniques. It will provide an introduction to the management of medical emergencies as well as prescription writing. A review of the relevant head and neck anatomy and neurophysiology will be covered. Each student will participate in a laboratory/clinical exercise which will be offered in the spring semester, prior to entering the clinic as a third year student. Dr. D’Innocenzo and staff. 13 hours, 1 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM OS 524 Physical Diagnosis
    This course presents the principles of and procedures in the physical evaluation of the dental patient. Students learn to perform a physical examination, obtain a patient history, and evaluate patient information. Dr. Cottrell. 9 hours, 0.5 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM OS 532 Pain Control II
    The course builds on the concepts presented in OS 521, and is designed to provide the dental student with a basic introduction to pain and anxiety control of the dental patient. Emphasis is placed on the psychology of pain, behavior techniques, nitrous oxide, oral and intravenous sedation, along with general anesthesia. Patient evaluation and the prevention and treatment of medical emergencies and management of anesthetic complications will be discussed. Dr. D’Innocenzo and staff. 11 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM PA 530 Oral Pathology
    This course is focused upon the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of common diseases affecting the oral and para-oral structures. Students should learn a systematic approach to evaluation and diagnosis of oral diseases. Dr. Gallagher and staff. 43 hours, 2 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM PD 521 Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry-Orthodontics
    This course is a comprehensive simulated clinic introduction to the techniques of pediatric dentistry and orthodontic techniques. Includes the technical aspects of restorative dentistry, space maintenance. Dr. Cunnion and staff. 11 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM PE 520 Periodontology I
    This course presents the clinical and microscopic characteristics of the periodontium in healthy and diseased states. Diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes assessment are discussed. Dr. Delima and staff. 50 hours, 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM PE 521 Preclinical Periodontology
    This clinical course includes experience in performing diagnostic and preventive periodontal procedures with student partners. Dr. Fleisher and staff. 31 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM PH 521 Behavioral Science
    This course identifies the behavioral framework for the effective delivery of health care. Discussions include effective behavioral modification models with respect to doctor and patient communication as well as behavioral aspects of managing patient pain and anxiety. The course provides students with knowledge to also assist them in their personal behavioral management as they transition from student to health care provider. Dr. Farsai and guest speakers. 11 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM PH 524 Preventive Dentistry
    This course is designed to introduce the philosophy of prevention of the various oral diseases as the primary approach to controlling oral disease, as opposed to focusing on treating disease. The approach also focuses not only on the individual patient, but also on the broader community as an entity. The course is intended to direct thought to the concept of maintenance of optimal levels of health through prevention. Dr. Garcia and staff. 14 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM PH 532 Professional Ethics Development
    Professional Ethics Development is designed to explore the personal and professional values of the dental student and the dental health professional. The course provides a historical and conceptual framework of dentistry, and presents the profession’s code of ethics as well as explores some current ethical and legal issues affecting professional practice. The purpose of the course is to assist students in the transition from undergraduate school to professional school and ultimately into knowledgeable, skilled, and caring professionals. Students discuss the school’s code of conduct and identify common values of the class, participate in case-based discussions and writing assignments to raise awareness about the personal and professional values involved in dental school and dental practice. 12 hours, Ms. Sarkis, 0.5 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM PH 540 Gerontology & Geriatric Dentistry
    A web-based course designed to provide foundational learning about aging, societal implications of aging, and management of oral health across the aging continuum. Dr. Friedman and staff. Online, plus two two-hour classroom sessions, 1 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM RS 516 Biomaterials I
    This course introduces the study of the physical and chemical properties of materials related to the practice of dentistry-their uses, handling, and effects. Drs. Nathanson and staff. 9 hours, 0.5 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 520 Operative Dentistry II
    This is a lecture course that addresses many types of direct and indirect restorations including simple and complex amalgams, anterior and posterior composites, cast gold and ceramic inlays and onlays, and basic diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. McManama. 37 hours, 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 521 Preclinical Operative Dentistry II
    This hands-on simulated clinic course provides demonstrations, experience and skill development with the procedures related to direct and indirect intracoronal tooth restorations. Dr. McManama and staff. 110 hours, 3 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 522 Removable Prosthodontics I
    This comprehensive lecture course addresses complete and partial denture construction. Dr. Schnell and staff. 48 hours, 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 523 Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics
    This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development with the procedures related to complete and partial denture construction. Dr. Schnell and staff. 106 hours, 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 524 Fixed Prosthodontics I
    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to extracoronal full-coverage tooth restoration systems. The conceptual basis for both single-tooth crowns and multiple-tooth bridgework is presented. Dr. Brown and staff. 28 hours, 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 525 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I
    This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development with single-tooth crowns and multiple-tooth bridgework. Dr. Brown and staff. 71 hours, 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 526 Biomaterials II
    An in-depth study of the physical and chemical properties of materials related to the practice of dentistry. It includes their uses, handling, and effects. Dr. Nathanson and staff. 17 hours, 2 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 527 Occlusion
    This lecture course takes the student from normal dental anatomy and occlusion, through analysis of deviations from normal or natural dentition, to an approach to maintenance of healthy occlusal patterns in restorative dentistry and correction of occlusal patterns and disharmonies. Concepts from the course are integrated with courses in operative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology, and orthodontics. Dr. Bendayan and staff. 22 hours, 1 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM RS 528 Preclinical Occlusion
    This is a simulated clinic course applying the concepts of occlusion and practicing clinical procedures related to diagnosis and treatment. Concepts from the course are integrated with courses in operative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology, and orthodontics. Dr. Ferriero and staff. 30 hours, 1 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM RS 530 Operative Dentistry III
    This course addresses dental restorative care with an emphasis on the transition from pre-clinical to clinical experience. The lecture course includes diagnosis, prevention, treatment planning, pulpal protection, restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and esthetic and cosmetic dental procedures. The course focuses on the delivery of clinical care and is designed to compliment students’ beginning of actual patient treatment. Dr. McManama, 20 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 540 Implantology
    This course presents the scientific basis for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical protocol, and prosthetic options in modern dental Implantology. Students will perform restorative Implantology procedures and CT scan evaluation in a simulated clinic setting. Dr. Jacobson, 17 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 542 Treatment Planning Seminar
    This seminar course focuses on real-world problem solving. There is a special emphasis on decision-making and patient communication in a private practice setting. It is an interactive course. Dr. McManama. 18 hours, 1 cr, 2nd sem.