Courses

• SDM OB 991: Research: Oral Biology
  Research to satisfy the requirements for the MS, MSD, DSc, DScD, and PhD degrees. Thesis and dissertation projects conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc. DScD or PhD degrees a dissertation defense is required. 1st-10th sem. As relevant credit requirements depends on the academic degree. Please see description above.
• SDM OB 992: Research: Oral Biology
  Research to satisfy the requirements for the MS, MSD, DSc, DScD, and PhD degrees. Thesis and dissertation projects conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc. DScD or PhD degrees a dissertation defense is required. 1st-10th sem. As relevant credit requirements depends on the academic degree. Please see description above.
• SDM OB 993: Research: Oral Biology
  Research to satisfy the requirements for the MS, MSD, DSc, DScD, and PhD degrees. Thesis and dissertation projects conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc. DScD or PhD degrees a dissertation defense is required. 1st-10th sem. As relevant credit requirements depends on the academic degree. Please see description above.
• SDM OB 994: Research: Oral Biology
  Research to satisfy the requirements for the MS, MSD, DSc, DScD, and PhD degrees. Thesis and dissertation projects conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc. DScD or PhD degrees a dissertation defense is required. 1st-10th sem. As relevant credit requirements depends on the academic degree. Please see description above.
• SDM OB 995: Research: Oral Biology
  Research to satisfy the requirements for the MS, MSD, DSc, DScD, and PhD degrees. Thesis and dissertation projects conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc. DScD or PhD degrees a dissertation defense is required. 1st-10th sem. As relevant credit requirements depends on the academic degree. Please see description above.
• SDM OD 510: Oral Diagnosis/Radiology I
  This web-based course is designed to introduce basic radiology concepts to pre-doctoral dental students. Students will gain knowledge of the basic concepts of how x-rays are created and interact, as well as a familiarity with dental radiographic techniques. This course includes training of students to analyze the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
• SDM OD 522: Oral Diagnosis and 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.
• 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.
• SDM OD 640: Clinical Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
  This course consists of clinical rotations in the Division of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology in the third and fourth years. Students expose and interpret radiographs for new dental patients, perform initial screening examination, and diagnose incoming patients. Working with faculty comprehensive-care team leaders, students gain the analytical and decision-making skills necessary to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and coordinate patient care. During rotations students are periodically assigned to the dental emergency clinic. Under the supervision of faculty of the respective clinical departments, students have the opportunity to gain experience in diagnosing and managing patients with acute dental emergencies. The experience includes periodic assignments in managing patients returning for follow-up appointments. Emphasis is on preventive dentistry, patient education, and appropriate triage to meet patient requirements.
• SDM OP 803: Seminar: Operative Dentistry
  Literature review format seminars. Small group discussions to critically review current literature on topics in restorative dentistry. Students design and present lectures to the group. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM OP 807: Preclinical Technique
  Laboratory instruction in instrumentation, development of cavity preparation, and provisional restorations. Cavities fabricated and restorative materials placed with attention to outline form, retention and resistance form, line and point angles, reestablishment of tooth morphology, occlusion contact placement, and function. 1st sem.
• SDM OP 912: Clinical Operative Dentistry I
  Clinical participation in routine operative dentistry procedures. Special attention is given to diagnosis, treatment planning, and the relationship of restorative dentistry to other disciplines.
• SDM OP 913: Clinical Operative Dentistry II
  Clinical participation in all phases of operative dentistry procedures with special emphasis on esthetics and on patients with multidisciplinary needs. Included are clinical rotations in community health centers. 3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM OR 530: Orthodontics
  This course discusses the diagnosis, etiology and development 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.
• SDM OR 803: Clinical Growth and Development
  This course discusses clinical aspects of craniofacial growth and development for the orthodontist. Topics include normal craniofacial growth, psychosocial development, growth modification during orthodontic treatment, and clefts and craniofacial anomalies. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM OR 805: Orthodontics Seminar I
  A seven-part course for first-year residents comprising the following seminars: 1st and 2nd sem. OR 805.1 Orthodontic Fundamentals: Reading, PPT presentations and discussion for orientation. Drs. Will, Masoud and faculty. 4 cr, 1st summer, 80 hours OR 805.2 Biomechanics: Theories & principles of orthodontic biomechanics and OR 805.3 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning: Developing basic skills in orthodontic diagnosis & treatment planning. Dr. Blau. 3 cr, 1st and 2nd sem. 60 hours OR 805.4 Scope of Orthodontics: Examination of the rationale for clinical orthodontics. Dr. Drizen. 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem. 80 hours OR 805.5 Literature Review: Current topics related to orthodontic clinical practice. Dr. Frydman. 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem. 60 hours OR 805.6 Diagnosis and Occlusion. Examining new diagnostic methods as well as concepts in occlusion related to orthodontics. Drs. Rigali and Will, 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem. 15 hours OR 805.7 Non-Bracket Therapy: Selecting cases, prescribing and administering Invisalign therapy. Dr. Blau. 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem. 20 hours
• SDM OR 811: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 812: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 813: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 820: Orthodontic Documentation
  This course is designed to provide the resident with the skills necessary to comprehensively document problems related to orofacial health and malocclusion. Case write-ups are emphasized using the American Board of Orthodontics case format. 1st sem.

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