Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• SDM PR 813: Literature Review in General Dentistry
  A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in general dentistry. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 815: Basic Prosthodontic Techniques
  Laboratory course in which students participate in preclinical prosthodontic techniques and concepts, as well as advanced laboratory techniques. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 819: Advanced Prosthodontics Laboratory Experience I
  This course is a hands on program that focuses on a variety of laboratory procedures in prosthodontics. All postdoctoral prosthodontic residents participate in this course and attend the sessions in groups of two (first year residents) and individually (second and third year resident). First year residents will receive demonstrations by the dental technologists and will actively participate in the laboratory procedures guided by the dental technologists. Second and third year residents will focus on digital plan to completion of actual cases. This course would include, but not limited to: pouring of final impression, scanning of casts, fabrication of digital and conventional master model; conventional and virtual mounting of models; virtually designing custom abutments; crowns and FPDs (tooth and implant supported); RPD frame works, digital complete removable dentures; milling and printing of provisional crowns and surgical guides; milling of definitive crowns, investing and pressing ceramic crowns; staining and glazing of crowns; photography for case communication with dental technologist, etc
• SDM PR 820: Advanced Prosthodontics Laboratory Experience II
  This course is a hands on program that focuses on a variety of laboratory procedures in prosthodontics. All postdoctoral prosthodontic residents participate in this course and attend the sessions in groups of two (first year residents) and individually (second and third year resident). First year residents will receive demonstrations by the dental technologists and will actively participate in the laboratory procedures guided by the dental technologists. Second and third year residents will focus on digital plan to completion of actual cases. This course would include, but not limited to: pouring of final impression, scanning of casts, fabrication of digital and conventional master model; conventional and virtual mounting of models; virtually designing custom abutments; crowns and FPDs (tooth and implant supported); RPD frame works, digital complete removable dentures; milling and printing of provisional crowns and surgical guides; milling of definitive crowns, investing and pressing ceramic crowns; staining and glazing of crowns; photography for case communication with dental technologist, etc
• SDM PR 821: Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  A comprehensive didactic program focusing on all aspects of the rehabilitation of patients with congenital and acquired maxillofacial defects.
• SDM PR 825: Postdoctoral Biomaterials
  In-depth discussion of all dental materials related to the practice of restorative dentistry. Reviews the latest polymer and ceramic chemistry as well as the metallurgy of precious and nonprecious metals. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 828: Esthetic Dentistry
  Introduces residents to principles, treatment planning, treatment methodology and the most recent developments in esthetic dentistry. Course is designed to prepare residents to diagnose, plan and provide clinical care to patients with problems related to dental esthetics. Topics include: principles of esthetic dentistry, tooth bleaching, use of direct and indirect resins, ceramic veneers, ceramic inlays/onlays, esthetics in fixed prosthodontics. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 830: Advanced Biomaterials
  Two-semester course intended primarily for master's and doctor of science degree candidates. Lectures and seminars focus on topics in dental biomaterials including research methodology and update on the chemical, physical, and biological properties and clinical applications of ceramics, metals, composites, and other dental materials. 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 835: Dental Photograph for Prosthodontics
  Provide residents with fundamental knowledge of basic techniques and principles of photography. Concentrating on detailed documentation of patient profile to aesthetic and technical aspects of their photography. Exposures to different techniques on taking photos for still objects. This course with focus on the mainly intra and extra oral photography using DSLR. Both didactic and hands on course will be provided in groups.
• SDM PR 844: Implantology Literature Review
  A seminar course consisting of a comprehensive review of the current and classical literature in implantology and related fields. Review of the literature is followed by comment and discussion conducted by one of the masters in the field. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 845: Implantology Topics
  A presentation course given by leading experts of implantology topics with emphasis on current and classical implantology topics. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 846: Implantology Case Presentation
  A case presentation course by periodontology, prosthodontic and oral surgery residents on a variety of clinical implantology topics. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 847: Implantology Case Presentation
  A case presentation course by periodontology, prosthodontic and oral surgery residents on a variety of clinical implantology topics. 3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM PR 848: Implantology Case Presentation
  A case presentation course by periodontology, prosthodontic and oral surgery residents on a variety of clinical implantology topics. 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 849: Introduction to implant restoration
  This course reviews principles and techniques of restoring osseointegrated root-form implants with fixed and removable dental prostheses. Instructional methods include a Powerpoint presentation of clinical and laboratory procedures for the fabrication of fixed and removable prostheses followed by a hands-on simulation session. 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 852: Implantology for the General Practitioner
  A series of lectures covering the history of implants, tissue bio-compatibility, and bio-mechanics. Encompasses tissue biology, patient selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and literature review. Includes presentation of oral surgery and prosthodontic considerations utilizing different implant systems. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 857: Advanced Prosthodontic Seminar
  "The purpose of this course is to provide residents additional knowledge to fill residents' weakness in the field of Prosthodontics, patient and case management through past final cases, residents' complex cases, Faculty members' clinical cases and presentations, guest lecturers and selected topics. Selection of topic and case will depend on the residents' weak points and interests. Round table case treatment planning discussion will be provided during course of the seminar. This is open discussion formatted seminar so that the students can ask any kind of questions without any hesitation and feeling of intimidation by others. At the end of third year residents will have well organized applicable prosthodontics, and patient case management knowledge. The students will prepare for prosthodontics board examinations."
• SDM PR 858: Advanced Prosthodontic Seminar
  "The purpose of this course is to provide residents additional knowledge to fill residents' weakness in the field of Prosthodontics, patient and case management through past final cases, residents' complex cases, Faculty members' clinical cases and presentations, guest lecturers and selected topics. Selection of topic and case will depend on the residents' weak points and interests. Round table case treatment planning discussion will be provided during course of the seminar. This is open discussion formatted seminar so that the students can ask any kind of questions without any hesitation and feeling of intimidation by others. At the end of third year residents will have well organized applicable prosthodontics, and patient case management knowledge. The students will prepare for prosthodontics board examinations."
• SDM PR 859: Advanced Prosthodontic Seminar
  "The purpose of this course is to provide residents additional knowledge to fill residents' weakness in the field of Prosthodontics, patient and case management through past final cases, residents' complex cases, Faculty members' clinical cases and presentations, guest lecturers and selected topics. Selection of topic and case will depend on the residents' weak points and interests. Round table case treatment planning discussion will be provided during course of the seminar. This is open discussion formatted seminar so that the students can ask any kind of questions without any hesitation and feeling of intimidation by others. At the end of third year residents will have well organized applicable prosthodontics, and patient case management knowledge. The students will prepare for prosthodontics board examinations."
• SDM PR 861: Contemporary Prosthodontic Literature
  This course introduces residents to recent prosthodontic literature and familiarizes them with a variety of primary prosthodontic journals as well as secondary and tertiary journals. Various levels of scientific power within the literature will be investigated to highlight the depth, breadth, and complexity of this relevant body of knowledge. This course is designed to foster among the residents an attitude of "life-long learning" through regular, disciplined reading of the literature. 1st and 2nd sem.

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