Courses

• SDM PR 803: Complete Denture Prosthodontics
  This course comprehensively reviews contemporary principles and techniques used for the restoration of totally edentulous jaws with complete dentures, including implant-supported overdentures. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 805: Esthetic Dentistry for the Prosthodontist
  This course reviews the principles of esthetics as they relate to contemporary prosthodontics. Basic materials and methods used to improve the esthetic appearance of patients are described and illustrated in detail. Topics covered include: porcelain laminate veneers, inlays and onlays; all-ceramic complete crowns; principles of color and shade selection; composite resin bonding; the interaction of esthetics and function; esthetic management of the dentogingival unit; tooth whitening; and esthetic control with implant-supported prostheses.
• SDM PR 806: Removable Partial Dentures
  Advanced-level course related to the treatment of partially edentulous patients with removable partial dentures. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, treatment planning, and methods of stress control. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 807: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 808: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 809: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 810: Case Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Comprehensive patient care conference exploring diagnosis, treatment planning and management of ongoing clinical cases.
• SDM PR 812: Prosthodontics Seminar and Literature Review
  An in-depth review of procedures and techniques in restorative dentistry, including an extensive review of a wide range of research articles discussing restorative procedures and innovations. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 813: Literature Review in General Dentistry
  A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in general dentistry. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 814: Removable Prosthodontics--Overlay Dentures
  Special course stressing restoration of patients with minimal dental units by using a removable prosthesis. Objectives, techniques, and rationale of the overlay denture in terms of providing a functionally viable modality of therapy.
• SDM PR 815: Basic Prosthodontic Techniques
  Laboratory course in which students participate in preclinical prosthodontic techniques and concepts, as well as advanced laboratory techniques. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 816: Implantology Seminar
  Comprehensive course covering the history of implants, tissue biocompatibility, and biomechanics. Encompasses implants, tissue biology, patient selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and literature review. Includes presentation of oral surgery and prosthodontic considerations utilizing different implant systems.
• SDM PR 818: Principles of Gnathology
  Review of the historical development of gnathologic principles and techniques, including the use of the pantograph and completely adjustable articulator.
• SDM PR 821: Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  A comprehensive didactic program focusing on all aspects of the rehabilitation of patients with congenital and acquired maxillofacial defects.
• SDM PR 825: Postdoctoral Biomaterials
  In-depth discussion of all dental materials related to the practice of restorative dentistry. Reviews the latest polymer and ceramic chemistry as well as the metallurgy of precious and nonprecious metals. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 828: Esthetic Dentistry
  Introduces residents to principles, treatment planning, treatment methodology and the most recent developments in esthetic dentistry. Course is designed to prepare residents to diagnose, plan and provide clinical care to patients with problems related to dental esthetics. Topics include: principles of esthetic dentistry, tooth bleaching, use of direct and indirect resins, ceramic veneers, ceramic inlays/onlays, esthetics in fixed prosthodontics. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 830: Advanced Biomaterials
  Two-semester course intended primarily for master's and doctor of science degree candidates. Lectures and seminars focus on topics in dental biomaterials including research methodology and update on the chemical, physical, and biological properties and clinical applications of ceramics, metals, composites, and other dental materials. 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 832: Temperomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
  A comprehensive review of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the temporomandibular articulation and muscles of mastication. Pathophysiology of pain along with methods of diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain. Special emphasis on the multidisciplinary management of patients with head and neck pain. 4th sem.
• SDM PR 840: Practice Management for the General Practitioner
  Addresses many of the non-technical aspects of dental practice, including office location, design, financing and management of auxiliary staff. Discusses principles of peer review, quality management, business management and practice development, professional ethics, managed care, alternative health care delivery systems, referral issues, insurance, retirement plans, and investing strategies.
• SDM PR 841: Surgical Implantology
  Discussion, demonstration, and laboratory course encompassing basic and advanced implantology surgical techniques.

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