Courses

• SDM PR 992: Research: Prosthodontics DScD
  Approved major research effort to satisfy requirements for the DScD degree. The results of this research must provide a meaningful contribution to the discipline that represents new knowledge. 7th-10th sem.
• SDM PR 993: Research: Prosthodontics DScD
  Approved major research effort to satisfy requirements for the DScD degree. The results of this research must provide a meaningful contribution to the discipline that represents new knowledge.7th-10th sem.
• SDM RS 510: Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
  The lecture aspect of this course provides the student essential knowledge in the anatomical and morphological characteristics of teeth and their functional relationship to each other as well as to surrounding orofacial structures. Dental terminology is introduced and integrated throughout the course material. The practical component of the course allows the student to practically apply the knowledge obtained from the didactic portion of the course while developing psychomotor skills through the use and manipulation of dental materials. The clinical relevance of this subject matter is emphasized throughout all aspects of the course.
• 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.
• 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.
• SDM RS 521: Preclinical Operative Dentistry II
  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.
• SDM RS 522: Removable Prosthodontics I
  This comprehensive lecture course addresses complete and partial denture construction.
• SDM RS 523: Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics II
  This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development with the procedures related to complete and partial denture construction.
• 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.
• SDM RS 525: Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I
  This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development with single-tooth crowns and multiple-tooth bridgework.
• 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.
• SDM RS 527: Occlusion
  This 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. To help emphasize critical concepts, laboratory simulations provide students the opportunity to practice clinical procedures related to occlusal diagnosis and treatment. Concepts from the course are integrated with courses in operative dentistry (especially in GD 510), prosthodontics, periodontology, and orthodontics.
• 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.
• 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.
• SDM RS 532: Removable Prosthodontics II
  This course discusses the edentulous and partially edentulous patient and the use of removable prostheses. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, treatment planning and design. Attachments and implant retained prostheses are covered. Correlation is made with comprehensive clinical practice.
• SDM RS 534: Fixed Prosthodontics II
  This course provides a detailed study of the diagnosis, treatment plan, and techniques for fixed prosthodontic appliances. Stress is placed on the integration of periodontal and endodontic considerations that may affect the final prosthodontic appliance.
• SDM RS 536: Esthetic Dentistry
  This course presents a comprehensive look at techniques of dentistry as a cosmetic art. Methods presented include ceramic restorations, composite techniques, and tooth bonding systems.
• SDM RS 540: Implantology Seminar
  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.
• 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 given four times per year with small groups.
• SDM RS 544: Treatment Planning and Patient Management I
  This clinical course will develop graduates who are competent in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients throughout their lifecycle. Additionally, this course seeks to develop competency in patient management and interpersonal skills. Through the use of faculty supervised clinical experiences, seminars, and a faculty mentoring program, students develop comprehensive programs of patient care including patient education, prevention, and treatment of oral disease.

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