Operative Dentistry (OP)

• 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 820: Treatment Planning Conferences
  This series of monthly seminars focuses on student presentation of their clinical cases for group review and discussion with attending faculty. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 825: Clinical Case Conferences
  This series of seminars focuses on developing materials and treatment concepts in the application of digital technology for dental treatment. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 830: Advanced Chairside CAD/CAM Restoration
  This series of seminars and clinical exercises develop knowledge and skills in the application of chairside CAD/CAM restorations for anterior and implant restorations. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 835: Advanced Laboratory CAD/CAM Restoration
  This series of monthly seminars and clinical exercises develop understanding and skills in applying cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and digital technology for the assessment, planning, and treatment with implant restorations and multiple unit fixed partial dentures. Semester 1 & 2.
• SDM OP 911: Clinical Digital Dentistry
  Clinical participation in all phases of restorative dentistry with special emphasis on the use of digital technology to diagnose, treatment plan, and fabricate restorations and prosthodontic devices for the patient. Semester 1 & 2.
• 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 OP 915: Digital Dentistry Literature Review
  This monthly series of seminars focuses on literature review of emerging digital dentistry technology and clinical techniques. Semester 1.
• SDM OP 916: Literature Review
  
• SDM OP 991: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 992: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 993: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.
• SDM OP 994: Research: Operative Dentistry
  Approved research in operative dentistry.

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