Courses

• SDM PD 918: Clinical Anesthesia
  This course introduces the resident to the basic principles of general anesthesia. Residents participate in the administration of general anesthesia to dental and medical surgical cases. Pre- and postoperative evaluation as well as intra-operative monitoring of the surgical patient is stressed.
• SDM PD 920: Clinical Pediatric Medicine
  The goal of the month-long rotation in clinical pediatrics is to expose the resident to the practice of pediatric medicine in order to gain knowledge and experience in the management of healthy and sick children, adolescents, and those with special health care needs. 3rd or 4th sem.
• SDM PD 922: Clinical Oral Surgery
  The goal of the month-long rotation in clinical oral surgery is to offer sufficient clinical experience to enable the student to achieve competency in the assessment and management of orofacial trauma, infections, and dental pain. During the rotation each student participates in the emergency room at Boston Medical Center on an "on call" basis.
• SDM PD 981: Research in Pediatric Dentistry
  Residents must initiate and complete a research project using the elements of scientific method, including research design, accurate reporting, critical thinking, and the formulation of conclusions based upon scientific data rather than opinion. Affiliation with hospitals, medical institutions and other health-oriented organizations is encouraged to foster collaborative research. 3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM PD 982: Research in Pediatric Dentistry
  Residents must initiate and complete a research project using the elements of scientific method, including research design, accurate reporting, critical thinking, and the formulation of conclusions based upon scientific data rather than opinion. Affiliation with hospitals, medical institutions and other health-oriented organizations is encouraged to foster collaborative research.3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM PD 991: Research: Pediatric Dentistry
  Research in pediatric dentistry and related fields designed as a partial requirement for the MSD or DScD in pediatric dentistry. 1st-6th sem.
• SDM PD 992: Research: Pediatric Dentistry
  Research in pediatric dentistry and related fields designed as a partial requirement for the MSD or DScD in pediatric dentistry. 1st-6th sem.
• SDM PD 993: Research: Pediatric Dentistry
  Research in pediatric dentistry and related fields designed as a partial requirement for the MSD or DScD in pediatric dentistry. 1st-6th sem.
• SDM PD 994: Research: Pediatric Dentistry
  Research in pediatric dentistry and related fields designed as a partial requirement for the MSD or DScD in pediatric dentistry. 1st-6th 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.
• SDM PE 521: Preclinical Periodontology
  This clinical course includes experience in performing diagnostic and preventive periodontal procedures with student partners.
• SDM PE 530: Periodontology II
  This course presents a continuation of the discussion of concepts presented in PE 520. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and clinical management of periodontal disease, including the principles and techniques of periodontal surgery.
• SDM PE 640: Clinical Periodontology II
  This clinical course emphasizes not only treatment of the patient's existing periodontal disease, but also maintenance of healthy periodontium through patient education.
• SDM PE 764: Current Concepts in Periodontology
  Provides an overview of the clinical field of Periodontology. Emphasizes the recognition and diagnosis of periodontal disease states and their classifications. An overview of periodontal therapy is included emphasizing clinical procedures for the nonperiodontology specialist. 1st sem.
• SDM PE 801: Histology & Embryology of the Periodontium
  This course includes resident presentations of salient aspects of the origin of periodontal structures. Examples of the importance of oral structures with respect to clinical procedures will be provided. Treatment options will be analyzed in terms of anatomic limitations. 4th sem.
• SDM PE 803: Periodontology III: Selected Topics in Periodontology
  Lecture presentations by residents followed by discussion of the relevant components of periodontal anatomy, cell & molecular biology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, maintenance and outcomes assessment. This course helps prepare residents for the (AAP) In-service examinations given by the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Periodontology certification. For postdoctoral residents in Years 2 & 3 (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem). 2 cr/yr.
• SDM PE 804: Periodontology III: Selected Topics in Periodontology
  Lecture presentations by residents followed by discussion of the relevant components of periodontal anatomy, cell & molecular biology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, maintenance and outcomes assessment. This course helps prepare residents for the (AAP) In-service examinations given by the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Periodontology certification. For postdoctoral residents in Years 2 & 3 (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem). 2 cr/yr.
• SDM PE 807: Periodontology Case Presentation/Treatment Planning
  Clinical case presentations by residents followed by discussion of the diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and outcomes, including alternatives of periodontal therapy and related dental disciplines. This course fosters understanding of clinical decision-making processes and complements individualized instruction that residents receive from faculty in the clinic. For postdoctoral residents in Years 2 & 3 (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem). 2 cr/yr.
• SDM PE 808: Periodontology Case Presentation/Treatment Planning
  Clinical case presentations by residents followed by discussion of the diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and outcomes, including alternatives of periodontal therapy and related dental disciplines. This course fosters understanding of clinical decision-making processes and complements individualized instruction that residents receive from faculty in the clinic. For postdoctoral residents in Years 2 & 3 (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem). 2 cr/yr.
• SDM PE 815: Periodontal Literature Review I, II
  Weekly seminar focusing on critical evaluation of classic and current periodontal literature. Provides the resident with the background necessary to develop and defend rationales for therapy. 4 cr, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.

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