- 601. Teaching and Learning in Dental Education. (1) Green
This course addresses basic teaching methodologies relevant to dental education. Topics include teaching and learning approaches, instructional design, evaluating, and improving instruction. Instructional strategies important in one-to-one teaching, small group teaching, lecturing, and problem-based learning are also covered. - 602. Neural Basis of Oral and Facial Function. (1) R. Bradley, Mistretta, Gerstner, Kowalski.
This course deals with the basic neural mechanisms underlying sensation and neuromuscular activity in the oral and facial areas. The course presents basic material relating to the neurobiology of the senses of pain, taste, olfaction, and somatosensation. Neural control of motor activity involved in kinesthesia, mastication, swallowing, and speech are discussed. Throughout the course each topic is related to clinical problems to emphasize how basic knowledge can be used to understand and improve treatment of disorders of sensory and motor functions of the oral and facial areas. Students will be required to evaluate pertinent literature related to course subject matter. - 603. Craniofacial Development and Growth. (1) Johnston, Jr., staff
This course provides the dental specialty student with a broad, systematic survey of contemporary thought in the field of craniofacial development and growth. Starting with the molecular biology of the gene, the course progresses to an examination of craniofacial morphogenesis and teratogenesis. It then examines basic concepts of physical growth and, region by region, the mechanisms of postnatal craniofacial growth and adaptation and their interaction with common modalities of treatment. The course ends with an overview of a variety of craniofacial anomalies, malformations, and syndromes. - 604. Host-Parasite Interactions in the Oral Cavity. (1) Clewell, Lopatin, Loesche, Drach, Fenno
Recent advances in understanding the host-parasite interactions involved in caries, periodontal disease, herpes, vital hepatitis, and AIDS are explored. Emphasis is also placed on the diagnosis, treatment, and control of these infectious processes. - 606. Mineralized Tissues. (1) Franceschi, Chiego, McCauley, Taichman, Clarkson, Somerman
This course discusses fundamental concepts related to the formation and repair of bones and teeth. Specific topics include the embryological origin and anatomy of mineralized tissues, bone formation, growth and remodeling, tooth formation and remineralization, as well as the response of mineralized tissues to specific stresses such as fractures, caries, tooth movement, dental implants, and periodontal disease. Emphasis will be placed on applying basic science concepts to specific clinical conditions. - 607. Human Cellular and Molecular Pathophysiology. (1) Polverini, staff
The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with a concise, in-depth overview of selected topics in human biology and pathology. Three general topic areas are addressed representing major pathophysiological disciplines. The intent of the course is not to expect students to become experts in any of these areas, but rather to have them develop an appreciation of how current knowledge in each area affects the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dental and medical disease. A key component of this course is the proposed case representations. Students will be expected to report orally on papers and/or clinical case histories in which the fundamental processes discussed in the lecture/seminars are best exemplified. - 814. Gene Expression: Basic and Clinical Aspects. (2) Clewell, staff
This course addresses basic aspects of gene expression as it relates to both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Examples will include some of these being studied in research laboratories within the dental school. - back to top
- 583. Independent Studies. Ia and b, IIa and b, (1 each term enrolled))
Each term during the 1st and 2nd year, students will take part in this course which relies on readings and class discussion of current prosthodontic literature. Topics include: sleep apnea, pain management, advanced implant surgery, ceramics in prosthodontic treatment, minor periodontal surgery, etc. Each student is expected to prepare a presentation on a patient treatment and an advanced prosthodontic topic.634. Principles of Complete Denture Prosthodontics. I. (1)
Discussions covering current and historical literature on topics directly related to complete denture construction.636. Prosthodontics Seminar on Implants. II. (1)
This course consists of a series of seminars on the basic concepts and principles of dental implants for the prosthodontist.637. Advanced Prosthodontics Seminar on Implants. II. (1)
This course consists of a series of seminars covering the application of implant therapy beyond basic theory and construction techniques. Current issues, maintenance, and the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex problems are discussed.638. Partial Denture Theory. I, IIIa. (1)
This course consists of a series of discussions of the literature related to removable partial denture prostheses. The interrelationship of the biology of the supporting systems and the mechanical aspects of various removable partial denture designs and procedures are discussed.639. Application of Partial Denture Theory. (Prerequisite: Pros. 638.)
I, IIIa (1)
This course consists of a series of seminars related to removable partial denture design and the clinical and laboratory procedures necessary to fabricate the chosen prostheses. Extracoronal and intracoronal prostheses are discussed.643. Clinical Prosthodontics. I, II, IIIa. (To be arranged, Maximum 11.)
This course contains clinical experience that involves the treatment of dentate and edentulous patients that require extensive treatment. Patients are matched to the student’s expanding abilities and will progressively increase in complexity. Patients will require interdepartmental treating planning, fixed and removable restorations, and implants.645. Investigation Leading to Thesis. (To be arranged, maximum 3)
The student electing the master’s program is required to undertake a specific topic for intensive study and investigation.650 Complex Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Ia and b, IIa and b, IIIa (1 each term enrolled)
Each term with the exception of Spring/Summer the student will take part in this seminar series. The intent is to bridge the gap between the School and private practice of Prosthodontics. Students will present patient treatment plans for discussion by their peers and faculty with an emphasis on treatment options and plans of treatment.646. Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seminar. IIIa. (1)
This course is taken during two terms. Term I is introductory and discusses the management of acquired maxillofacial problems. Emphasis is on head and neck oncology and multidisciplinary rehabilitation of cancer patients. Term II builds on Term I and discusses the management of congenital and acquired maxillofacial defects. Emphasis on multidisciplinary management of patient problems continues. Both terms require participation with written and oral presentations.738. Principles of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. I. (1)
Current and classical research literature is reviewed in the areas of fixed prosthodontics and ceramics. The student will be able to evaluate the literature and utilize the information clinically.739. Clinical Procedures in Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. II. (1)
This is a weekly seminar and literature evaluation course that explores the steps in producing a total mouth reconstruction with fixed restorations. The research, theories, and principles are explored that substantiate the clinician’s treatment of patients. These topics include preparations, temporization, posts and cores, centric registration, occlusion, diagnosis, impressions, and cementation. Precision attachment removable partial dentures using the stable base principles are presented.875. Mandibular Movement and Functional Occlusion. II. (1)
This is a seminar, laboratory, and clinical course in the theories and principles for locating the terminal hinge axis, recording mandibular movements, and for setting a fully adjustable articulator. The procedures will be practiced in the laboratory and then utilized in a clinical situation. The recorded mandibular movements will be used to wax posterior teeth using the PKT waxing technique.876. Advanced Clinical Procedures in Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics.
(Prerequisites: Rest. Dent. 739 and 875.) I, II. (I each term, max. 2)
This seminar covers philosophy of practice and patient management, psychological implications, establishment of a restorative practice, TMJ dysfunction (causes, diagnosis, treatment approach and restoring problems, and pantographics), uses and abuses. There are weekly reading assignments and summary papers. It also covers stable base appliances, deep overbites, hemi-sectioned teeth, cantilever bridges, incisal guidance, vertical dimension, centric relation, maintenance and repairs, implants, and research in impression materials and cements. Students prepare and present a seminar. There are weekly readings of research literature exploring each of these topics.882. Ceramo-Metal Restorative Procedures. IIIa. (3)
This course provides lecture and hands-on laboratory experience in the steps to construct ceramometal restorations. Students will make crowns and bridges with varying designs. The research will discuss the porcelain-metal bond, framework design, anatomical internal shading, alloy selection, esthetic contouring and external staining. - back to top