Courses

• SDM OS 879: ATLS
  Advanced trauma life support.
• SDM OS 881: Clinical Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  A four-year continuum consisting of clinical rotations on the oral and maxillofacial surgery services of Boston Medical Center and its affiliated training sites including the Boston Veterans Administration Hospital and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 883: Clinical Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  A four-year continuum consisting of clinical rotations on the oral and maxillofacial surgery services of Boston Medical Center and its affiliated training sites including the Boston Veterans Administration Hospital and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 884: Clinical Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  A four-year continuum consisting of clinical rotations on the oral and maxillofacial surgery services of Boston Medical Center and its affiliated training sites including the Boston Veterans Administration Hospital and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 890: Mock Board Examinations?Oral and Written sections
  This course is designed to prepare the resident for the certification examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 891: Mock Board Examinations?Oral and Written sections
  This course is designed to prepare the resident for the certification examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 990: Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  Approved research in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• SDM OS 991: Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  The OMFS program requires at least one research project be completed during the training program. The research is guided by faculty and entails a critical review of the literature, developing a hypothesis, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data. A written research paper and oral presentation are mandatory requirements for graduation. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 993: Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  The OMFS program requires at least one research project be completed during the training program. The research is guided by faculty and entails a critical review of the literature, developing a hypothesis, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data. A written research paper and oral presentation are mandatory requirements for graduation. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 994: Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  The OMFS program requires at least one research project be completed during the training program. The research is guided by faculty and entails a critical review of the literature, developing a hypothesis, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data. A written research paper and oral presentation are mandatory requirements for graduation. Pass/Fail.
• SDM PA 530: Oral Pathology
  This course is focused upon the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of common diseases affecting the oral and para-oral structures. Students should learn a systematic approach to evaluation and diagnosis of oral diseases.
• SDM PA 801: Oral Pathology
  This is an online course designed to provide both a review of oral pathology for students with previous experience and an opportunity for students to turn their knowledge and skills to real case studies. Online interdisciplinary groups are formed for the purpose of the discussion of unfolding cases. Students can present their impressions online so that other group members can profit from comments, advance criticism and appreciate different points of view. Cases are chosen that span the scope of oral pathology in specialty practice. Examinations are also case based and online.
• SDM PD 521: Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry-Orthodontics
  This course is a comprehensive simulated clinic introduction to the techniques of pediatric dentistry and orthodontic techniques. Includes the technical aspects of restorative dentistry, space maintenance.
• SDM PD 530: Pediatric Dentistry
  This course discusses oral health problems during development and growth of the orofacial structures of the child and adolescent. The course focuses on training in patient management, preventive and restorative dentistry, treatment of traumatic dental injuries, and minor tooth movement.
• SDM PD 640: Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
  This course includes rotations in the children's dentistry clinics at the dental school, South Boston Community Health Center and South End Community Health Center during the year. Students receive training in preventive and restorative dentistry and in the treatment of traumatic dental injuries.
• SDM PD 802: Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry
  Intensive lecture series covering the fundamental concepts of the practice of pediatric dentistry. The course is intended to familiarize new residents with concepts they will encounter in the various clinical settings. 1st sem.
• SDM PD 806: Craniofacial Growth and Development 1
  This course provides pediatric dental students with an opportunity to integrate and apply come of the general principles of developmental biology and genetics to common and rare craniofacial problems that may be encountered in clinical pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. It also covers fundamentals and techniques in clinical orthodontics with an emphasis on their application in pediatric dentistry. It features case discussions and supporting lectures in an interactive format. Reading assignments, case presentations, and hands-on labs are also important components of the course. 2nd sem.
• SDM PD 808: Craniofacial Growth and Development 2
  This course provides pediatric dental students with an opportunity to integrate and apply some of the general principles of developmental biology and genetics to common and rare craniofacial problems that may be encountered in clinical pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. The course also covers fundamentals and techniques in clinical orthodontics with an emphasis on their application in pediatric dentistry. It features case discussions and supporting lectures in an interactive format. Reading assignments, case presentations, and hands-on labs are also important components of the course. 3rd-4th sem.
• SDM PD 810: Pediatric Dental Special Needs
  The goal of this course is to enhance residents' skills and knowledge in order to engender the positive attitudes and behaviors required for the successful delivery of Special Care Dentistry (SCD). The course context will draw on expertise across a wide variety of disciplines including research, public health, sociology, psychology and advocacy. 1st sem.
• SDM PD 822: Advanced Seminar in Pediatric Dentistry
  An in-depth course of seminars that review the current literature related to pediatric dentistry. Residents from both the first and second year attend. 1st-2nd sem.

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