Courses

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

• 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 822: Prosthodontics Laboratory Rotation
  This course is an opportunity for second-year students to work closely with digital technology faculty on analog and digital laboratory aspects of their ongoing cases. Weekly rotations are scheduled in rotating student pairs in order to share and collaborate student experiences among the second-year class, while gaining progress with ongoing case in-house labwork.
• 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.
• SDM PR 828: Esthetic Dentistry
  Introduces students to principles, treatment planning, treatment methodology and the most recent developments in esthetic dentistry. Course is designed to prepare students 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 Photography in Prosthodontics
  This is a didactic and hands-on course designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of techniques and principles of dental photography, as it pertains to intra- and extra-oral digital photograph using DSLR cameras. Skills learned allow the detailed documentation of patient profile, with high regard to the aesthetic and technical aspects of their photography. The course also exposes students to still object photography techniques for laboratory purposes.
• 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.
• SDM PR 845: Implantology Literature Topics
  A presentation course given by leading experts of implantology topics with emphasis on current and classical implantology topics.
• SDM PR 846: Implantology Case Presentation 1
  A case presentation course by periodontology and prosthodontics students on a variety of clinical implantology topics..
• SDM PR 847: Implantology Case Presentation 2
  A case presentation course by periodontology and prosthodontics students on a variety of clinical implantology topics.
• SDM PR 848: Implantology Case Presentation 3
  A case presentation course by periodontology and prosthodontics students on a variety of clinical implantology topics.
• SDM PR 849: Introduction to Dental 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: Prosthodontics Case Conference 1
  A seminar course with a round table discussion format of sample patient cases presented weekly. The presenter is evaluated on their documentation and presentation skills. The purpose of the course is to provide students additional knowledge on prosthodontic techniques and patient management through peer discussion, faculty input, and guest lectures. The open discussion format creates a conducive environment for students to ask questions without hesitation or peer pressure.
• SDM PR 858: Prosthodontics Case Conference 2
  A seminar course with a round table discussion format of sample patient cases presented weekly. The presenter is evaluated on their documentation and presentation skills. The purpose of the course is to provide students additional knowledge on prosthodontic techniques and patient management through peer discussion, faculty input, and guest lectures. The open discussion format creates a conducive environment for students to ask questions without hesitation or peer pressure.
• SDM PR 859: Prosthodontics Case Conference 3
  A seminar course with a round table discussion format of sample patient cases presented weekly. The presenter is evaluated on their documentation and presentation skills. The purpose of the course is to provide students additional knowledge on prosthodontic techniques and patient management through peer discussion, faculty input, and guest lectures. The open discussion format creates a conducive environment for students to ask questions without hesitation or peer pressure.
• SDM PR 861: Contemporary Prosthodontics Literature Review 1
  This course introduces students 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 students an attitude of "life-long learning" through regular, disciplined reading of the literature.
• SDM PR 862: Contemporary Prosthodontics Literature Review 2
  This course introduces students 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 students an attitude of "life-long learning" through regular, disciplined reading of the literature.
• SDM PR 863: Contemporary Prosthodontics Literature Review 3
  This course introduces students 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 students an attitude of "life-long learning" through regular, disciplined reading of the literature.
• SDM PR 901: Prosthodontics Literature & Board Review
  Current and classical prosthodontic literature as a basis for substantive discussion of concepts in therapy and research. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of evidence-based health care and critical review of the dental literature. Article series curated for American Board of Prosthodontics preparation and mock board examinations are provided.