Courses

• SDM OR 821: Orthodontic Documentation
  Shorter courses for second year residents comprising the following seminars: 3rd and 4th sem. OR 821.1 Case Review: Developing proficient skills in diagnosis, treatment planning and case review. Drs. Becker and Walker. 4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem. 60 hours OR 821.2 Practice Management: Topics related to the efficient management of a private orthodontic practice. Dr. Blau. 1 cr, 4th sem. 20 hours OR 821.3 ABO Review. Preparation for ABO phase 2 exam and annual assessment exams. Dr. Will. 1 cr, 4th sem. 10 hours
• SDM OR 822: Orthognathic Surgery
  Surgical orthodontic lectures and seminars discussing the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of dentofacial deformities. Emphasis is on differentiating skeletal from dental malocclusion and the application of orthodontic and surgical strategies for the most efficacious surgical-orthodontic patient care. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 823: Orthognathic Surgery
  Surgical orthodontic lectures and seminars discussing the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of dentofacial deformities. Emphasis is on differentiating skeletal from dental malocclusion and the application of orthodontic and surgical strategies for the most efficacious surgical-orthodontic patient care. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 831: Orthodontics Seminar III
  Shorter specialty seminars for the third year clinical residents. 5th and 6th sem OR 831.1 Finishing and Retention: Discussions that focus on specific skills and knowledge related to finishing procedures and retention. Dr. Blau. 1 OR 832.2 Practice Management: Topics related to the efficient management of a private orthodontic practice. Drs. Drizen and Blau. 1 cr, 6th sem. 20 hours OR 832.3 Occlusion: Advanced discussions of clinical methods for using tooth movement for the best occlusal outcome. Drs. Walker and Rigali. 1cr, 5th and 6th sem. 20 hours OR 832.4 Practice Alternatives After Graduation: Topics related to establishing a private orthodontic practice. Dr. Blau. 1cr, 5th and 6th sem. 20 hours
• SDM OR 832: Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning
  A seminar involving treatment planning of complex cases which require coordination of different disciplines. 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM OR 900: Case Presentation
  This course consists of case presentations given by students in all three years of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care. 1st through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 920: Literature Review
  A weekly seminar concentrating on critical evaluation of current and classical orthodontic literature. Provides residents with the foundation necessary to take the American Board of Orthodontics exam. 3rd through 6th sem. 90 hours
• SDM OR 991: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (12 cr, 1st-6th sem.) or the DScD. (20 cr, 1st-10th sem.)
• SDM OR 992: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (12 cr, 1st-6th sem.) or the DScD. (20 cr, 1st-10th sem.)
• SDM OR 993: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (12 cr, 1st-6th sem.) or the DScD. (20 cr, 1st-10th sem.)
• SDM OR 994: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (12 cr, 1st-6th sem.) or the DScD. (20 cr, 1st-10th sem.)
• SDM OR 995: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD.
• 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.
• SDM OS 521: Pain Control I
  This 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.
• 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.
• SDM OS 530: Oral Surgery
  This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of tooth removal as well as minor and major oral surgical procedures. Emphasis will be given to the pre-surgical patient evaluation, risk management, and basic surgical principles.
• 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.
• SDM OS 640: Clinical Oral Surgery
  This course provides a clinical rotation in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the third and fourth year. It is designed to give the undergraduate students clinical hands-on experience in office surgical procedures pertinent to the general dentist. The student may have the opportunity to observe and/or assist with more complicated procedures in the both the clinic and operating room setting during the rotation. Daily seminars are given throughout the rotation. Third year rotation: One week. Fourth year rotation: Two weeks.
• SDM OS 761: Medical Concerns of the Dental Patient
  A review of internal medicine and the management of the medically compromised dental patient.
• SDM OS 762: Oral Microbiology
  Distribution, ecology, and pathogenic potential of oral microbiota. Pathogenicity of components of bacterial plaque and their role in the development of oral diseases. Mechanisms of local and systematic resistance to pathogenic oral microbiota.

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