DMD II

  • 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, 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. 50 hours, 1 cr, 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, 3 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM OB 511 Oral Biology I
    This course is a comprehensive consideration of the embryology, microscopic and macroscopic structure, and functions of the orofacial complex. Material from the other basic sciences is expanded and related to the oral cavity. Emphasis is on the normal state of oral health. Dr. Leone and staff. 48 hours, 2 cr, 1st sem.
  • SDM OB 520 Oral Biology II
    The second-year course in oral biology expands on concepts introduced in the first year. Emphasis is placed on specific oral structures and functions and introduces the biology of oral disease states. The course presents the biology of some research and evidence-based therapies, and some newer aspects of oral biology research. The course includes a section on clinical nutrition as it relates to systemic diseases and oral health. Dr. Trackman and staff. 36 hours, 2 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 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 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. 10.5 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 514 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, 1st sem.
  • SDM PH 520 Integrated Problems in Practice Management II
    This case-based-learning course is comprised of lectures, large group cased-based analysis and small-group case-based seminars. Topics covered in the course include the profession’s code of ethics and principles of conduct, as well as aspirational codes. Issues of diversity and cultural competency in professional practice are discussed. A model of ethical-decision making for the dentist is presented and cases involving ethical issues are discussed in large-group lectures and small-group based seminars. Students rely on dialog with preceptors on their APEX I and APEX II rotations as a resource for addressing the cases presented in small interactive faculty facilitated seminar groups. Dr. Farsai, Ms. Sarkis and guest speaker. 16 hours, 1 cr, 1st and 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 620 Applied Professional Experience Clerkship (APEX) II
    During the winter of the second year, students return to their APEX site for a second internship rotation. By assisting and observing during the provision of comprehensive patient care, students are exposed to concepts they will build upon during their future years of dental education such as treatment planning, restorative and prosthodontic procedures and pain management. They also re-visit caries risk assessment as an important component for prevention and treatment planning. While being part of the dental team, students witness first hand the different ways their preceptors handle day-to-day situations with patients, staff and operation of the dental practice. Dr. Zea APEX preceptors. 256 hours, 4 cr, 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 520 Operative Dentistry II
    This course is a continuation of the first-year course (RS 512). 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
    This course is a continuation of the first-year pre-clinical course. 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, 3cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
  • SDM RS 522 Removable Prosthodontics I
    This comprehensive lecture course addresses complete and partial denture construction. Dr. Schnell and staff. 51 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. 104 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. 95 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. 26 hours, 1 cr, 1st sem.