Course/Elective Descriptions

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Electives

Year 1

DEN5001 - PRINCIPLES OF ORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT (4)

This course introduces the student to the philosophy and culture of dental education, the professional practice of dentistry, the concepts of oral and systemic health and their interrelationships, evidence-based dentistry, and efficient and effective approaches to oral health maintenance.

DEN5010 - INTERDISCIPLINARY SERVICE LEARNING 1 (1)

This course will provide student experience in an integrated service-learning framework.  Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: work with an interdisciplinary team, communicate effectively, understand social and cultural factors that influence patients, appreciate the impact of personality traits on interpersonal communication and learning styles, function as a health information resource in a middle school classroom, recognize ethical dilemmas one faces as a dental health professional, and work effectively within community service organizations.

DEN5100C - HEAD, NECK, and ORAL STRUCTURES and FUNCTIONS (8)

Basic macroscopic and microscopic anatomical structure and functions of the head, neck, oral glands, teeth and other tissues and will be presented thorough lectures, laboratory dissections, microscope work, and discussion sessions.  This information serves as the foundation for understanding normal functions of the head, neck and oral structures as well as disorders related to those structures.

DEN5120C - STRUCTURE and FUNCTION OF BODY SYSTEMS, PART I (6)

This course provides foundation knowledge on the structure and normal function of the major body systems including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastro-intestinal, endocrine and neurological systems.  The relationship of structure, both gross and microscopic, to normal function is presented with emphasis on components important to a dentist as a dental patient’s case manager and to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases.  In addition, this course will provide the fundamental knowledge to support the understanding and appreciation of the interrelationships of systemic and oral health.

DEN5121 - BIOCHEMICAL, MOLECULAR and CELLULAR BIOLOGY (4)

Topics including structural biology, cellular organization and communication cell division, regulation of metabolic processes and gene structure and function will introduce students to aspects of advanced molecular and cellular biology and associated biochemical processes.  These topics are designed to serve as foundation knowledge for course to follow in later semesters in tissue and organ structure and function, and general pathology.

DEN5127 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES (4)

Providing the foundation knowledge of etiologic agents responsible for infectious diseases important to the general practice of dentistry.  Oral infectious diseases are emphasized.  The course includes content on microbiology, virology, periodontology, and cariology, as well as systemic and oral diseases with both classical descriptive content and modern molecular biological aspects such as recombinant technology to create new vaccines.

DEN5210 - DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY and PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OVER THE LIFESPAN (3)

Developmental biological and psychosocial foundation knowledge across the life span will be presented in this two-semester course.  The course focuses on the basic biology of normal growth and development of the head, neck and oral tissue as well as the relevant biological and psychosocial issues associated with normal changes over the life-span that are relevant to oral health and the practice of dentistry.

DEN5213C - FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCLUSION (3)

A laboratory and lecture course covering topics related to the initial evaluation of a patient in need of fixed prosthodontic treatment.  The student will demonstrate a knowledge of, and clinical proficiency in, impression making and accurate mounting of diagnostic casts; an understanding of ideal occlusal form and function of anterior and posterior teeth; an understanding of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy, function, dysfunction, and the influence of occlusion on the TMJ; and a knowledge of the appropriate use of an occlusal splint to treat TMJ dysfunction.

DEN5221 - ORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OVER THE LIFESPAN (3)

This course emphasizes the management of a patient’s oral health focusing on behavioral and sociological issues across the lifespan.  It builds on previous biological and psychosocial foundation knowledge that directly impact the practice of dentistry and the achievement and maintenance of oral health inpatients.  The course includes and overview of the principles of gerontology including the biological, sociological and psychological aspects of aging, the changing demographics in the U.S. society and their implications for the dental profession.

DEN5301C - FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY (2)

The biology of radiation and radiation safety in dentistry along with radiologic techniques for procuring, exposing and developing dental films.

DEN5320C - FOUNDATIONS OF PATIENT CARE (2)

The philosophy and principles of ergonomics and dental auxiliary utilization will be studied to prepare the dentist to practice in a physiologically unstrained, relaxed, and an efficient manner.  Delegable duties for dental auxiliaries under Florida Law will be reviewed.

DEN5404C - DENTAL ANATOMY AND CARIOLOGY (2)

This course acquaints the student with morphologic components of the natural dentition including essential vocabulary and details of the anatomy of teeth and the relationship of anatomic structures to caries formation and tooth restoration.

DEN5405C - PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE/BIOMATE-RIALS (3)

This course introduces concepts of the disease of dental caries in the pits and fissures, elimination of the disease process, and the restoration of the tooth to health (Class I composite and amalgam restorations).  Information is provided concerning the response to disease and treatment, with the corresponding histology of the dental pulp.

DEN5406C - PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY II (4)

This course will discuss the use of silver amalgam, composite resin restorative materials and cast gold to treat a variety of incipient situations.  Isolation of the operating field, gingival retraction and modification of matrices are presented for use in the Class II, III, IV, and V situations.

Year 2

DEN6011 - INTERDISCIPLINARY SERVICE LEARNING 2 (1)

This course will provide student experience in an integrated service-learning framework.  Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: work with an interdisciplinary team, communicate effectively, understand social and cultural factors that influence patients, appreciate the impact of personality traits on interpersonal communication and learning styles, function as a health information resource in a middle school classroom, recognize ethical dilemmas one faces as a dental health professional, and work effectively within community service organizations.

DEN6128 - STRUCTURE and FUNCTION OF BODY SYSTEMS, PART 2 (4)

This is the second, more advanced part of the course covering the structure and normal function of the major body systems with emphasis on components important to a dentist as a dental patient’s case manager and to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases. It also continues with the knowledge necessary to understand and appreciate the interrelationships of systemic and oral health.

DEN6250C - ASPECTS OF PAIN CONTROL IN DENTAL PATIENTS (1)

This course acquaints the undergraduate with the academic aspects of administration of local anesthetics, inhalation analgesia, and oral anxiety control.

DEN6260 - ORAL MEDICINE AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS IN DENTISTRY (2)

Diseases of the organ-systems that have an impact on dental therapy. Clinical pharmacology of physician prescribed drugs and drug interactions; the clinical therapeutics for treatment of oral region disease processes.

DEN6262 - PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY (3)

This course describes the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, with an emphasis on dental applications.  Several clinical correlations are also included.

DEN6302C - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT PLANNING (3)

This course prepares the student to conduct a thorough history and appropriate clinical examination of an adult dental patient, make diagnostic decisions based on collected data, formulate a problem list and properly sequence treatment modalities.  The didactic and clinical components are designed to increase the integration of foundation knowledge, improve clinical thinking skills, and encourage decisions based on evidence-based principles.

DEN6350C - DISORDERS OF THE BODY SYSTEM (3)

Fundamentals of basic disease process of the body.  Gross, microscopic and biochemical features of pathologic conditions of the organ systems will be covered.

DEN6351C - ORAL PATHOLOGY (3)

Fundamentals of basic disease processes affecting the head and neck regions;  classification of disease of the oral and perioral regions according to clinical or radiographic appearance.

DEN6407C - PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY III (4)

Extensive amalgam and composites, and castings, this course will discuss the use of silver amalgam, composite and cast gold to treat more extensively damaged or injured teeth.

DEN6412C - PRECLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS II (3)

To lay the foundation for fixed prosthodontics by using the knowledge of dental materials, jaw motion, anatomy and physiology along with the correlation and coordination of knowledge and skills from every area of dentistry.

DEN6413C - REMOVABLE PARTIAL PROSTHODONTICS: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES (2)

Basic principles in treating the partially edentulous patient with removable restorations.  Students will learn the physical and biomechanical characteristics of removable partial denture components, formulate designs of these restorations, materials involved in fabricating a RPD and the skills to fabricate.

DEN6415C - PRECLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS III (2)

A laboratory and lecture course covering topics related to patient treatment with fixed ceramonmetal restorations.

DEN6416C - ADVANCED ANATOMY OF THE HEAD & NECK: FORM, FUNCTION, AND PATHOFUNCTION (3)

This course will provide the student with a detailed view of anatomical aspects of the head and neck with specific focus on the masticatory system.  Clinical correlation and application will be achieved through lecture, laboratory, and clinical exposure regarding the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.

DEN6421C - PERIODONTAL TREATMENT PLANNING & DISEASE CONTROL (3)

Review of the information on etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease.  Students will be introduced to data gathering, diagnosis of periodontal diseases, establishing prognoses, treatment planning and the steps in the first phase of periodontal therapy.  Skill development laboratory sessions will focus on oral hygiene skills and motivation of patients, root preparation procedures, and evaluation of phase 1 treatment.

DEN6430C - PRINCIPLES OF ENDODONTICS (1)

This course is designed to teach pulp and periapical pathology, endodontic diagnosis, the treatment of teeth with reversible pulp involvement and the principles of non-surgical endodontic therapy.

DEN6432C - BASIC ENDODONTIC THERAPY (3)

This course is designed to teach basic non-surgical endodontic procedures (access, biomechanical preparation and obturation) on extracted human teeth.

DEN6440C - INTRODUCTION TO ORAL SURGERY I (1)

This course introduces the student to general principles and specific information which must be mastered in order to treat persons requiring dentoalveolar surgery.

DEN6450C - ORTHODONTICS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (1)

This course is designed to teach the dental student how to identify orthodontic problems in children and adults, and how to appropriately manage these problems by referral, observation or treatment. The laboratory component of this course will prepare the student to fabricate and activate specific types of orthodontic appliances which are suitable for use in the general practice.

DEN6452C - THE CHILD PATIENT IN GENERAL PRACTICE (2)

Treatment of the child patient as it relates to treatment planning, soft tissue evaluation, preventive dentistry, behavior management, treatment of the handicapped, child abuse, pulp treatment, trauma, oral surgery, and restorative techniques.

DEN6460C - REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS: COMPLETE DENTURES-- LEVEL I (2)

Art and science of the treatment of edentulous patients.  Knowledge and techniques required to treat patients with a minimum of complications both physiological and psychological.  Knowledge and technical skills (clinical and laboratory) required in the diagnosis and treatment of edentulous patients.

DEN7706L - CLINICAL PATIENT CARE (1)

The course introduces student dentists to basic concepts of clinical patient care.  This includes didactic material, clinical rotations, and integration into the UFCD Philosophy of Patient Care and the mechanics of patient management. Successful completion is required before advancement to the patient care portion of the program.  The goal of the course is to assist in the transition from the didactic and preclinical portion of the curriculum with the ultimate goal of developing competent dentists.  Competent dentists demonstrate appropriate patient management skills, professionalism and integrity in the delivery of dental care, and critical thinking necessary for life-long learning. 

Year 3

DEN7012 - INTERDISCIPLINARY SERVICE LEARNING 3 (1)

This course will provide student experience in an integrated service-learning framework.  Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: work with an interdisciplinary team, communicate effectively, understand social and cultural factors that influence patients, appreciate the impact of personality traits on interpersonal communication and learning styles, function as a health information resource in a middle school classroom, recognize ethical dilemmas one faces as a dental health professional, and work effectively within community service organizations.

DEN7319 - THE PRINCIPLES OF GERIATRIC ORAL MEDICINE (1)

This course will examine clinical topics in geriatric oral medicine, focusing on disease patterns in the elderly, and the interrelationship of multiple diseases in individual older patients.  Comprehensive patient assessment and changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with age will be discussed.

DEN7408C - PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY IV (3)

Indirect tooth colored restorations, this course deals with more advanced esthetic restorative materials and techniques.  There is a focus on indirect tooth colored restorations.

DEN7422C - PERIODONTAL SURGERY FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (1)

Objective of the course is to define the role of the contemporary general dentist in the treatment or referral or postoperative care of the periodontal patient who requires surgical therapy.

DEN7433 - INTERDISCIPLINARY ASPECTS OF ENDODONTICS (2)

This course brings together the knowledge gained from previous endodontic modules. This will broaden the ability to analyze diagnostic data, identify and plan a broad scope of endodontic treatment and to relate this treatment to other disciplines.

DEN7441 - INTRODUCTION TO ORAL SURGERY II (1)

This course introduces the student to assessment of surgery for impacted teeth, preprosthetic surgery, biopsies, and the diagnosis and treatment of odontogenic infections.

DEN7442 - OVERVIEW OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY (1)

This course familiarizes the student with the procedures most commonly provided by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.  Technique is not taught; the student is made aware of procedures available to patients through referral.

DEN7735L - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS 1 (1)

This course applies the foundation knowledge necessary in the evaluation of the pulp and periradicular tissues to arrive at a diagnosis and prognosis in the formulation a treatment plan. Students will be evaluated on endodontic access using a mounted maxillary central incisor prior to performing clinical endodontic care for their patients.

DEN7736L - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS 2 (1)

This course continues in the development of endodontic treatment planning as well as providing therapy on patients needing single root canal therapy.

DEN7744L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 1 (1)

This course applies the foundation knowledge necessary for the student dentist to begin caries management, preventive and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients.

DEN7745L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 2 (2)

This course allows students to proceed with development and the demonstration of competency in caries management and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients.

DEN7746L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 3 (2)

This course allows students to continue with development and the demonstration of competency in caries management and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients.

DEN7761L - ORAL DIAGNOSIS/MEDICINE & TREATMENT PLANNING I (1)

This course provides the clinical opportunity for student dentists to develop interviewing, diagnosis and basic treatment planning skills on assigned patients.

DEN7762L - CLINICAL RADIOLOGY 1: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE (1)

The student will expose, mount, and critique radiographic surveys for assigned patients; develop appropriate judgment and reasoning to declare a radiograph clinically acceptable as outlined by “criteria of radiographic acceptability”; and demonstrate proper radiation hygiene, infection control techniques, and appropriate patient management.

DEN7766L - ORAL DIAGNOSIS/MEDICINE & TREATMENT PLANNING II (1)

This course provides the clinical opportunity for student dentists to continue development and demonstrate competency in interviewing, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning skills on assigned patients.

DEN7805L - CLINICAL ORAL SURGERY (2)

This course brings together the knowledge gained from previous oral surgery courses.  The student will assume a participatory assistant role in clinical oral surgery procedures and will attain competence in specific peri-operative procedures.

DEN7817L - CLINICAL ORTHODONTICS 1 (1)

Determination of orthodontic disposition for assigned pediatric dentistry patient, successfully complete at least two clinical procedures in orthodontics; attend and actively participate in orthodontic clinic one half day every four weeks.

DEN7825L - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 1 (1)

Comprehensive dental care of the pediatric dental patient.

DEN7826L - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY – GRAD (1)

Comprehensive dental care of the pediatric dental patient.

DEN7834L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 1 (2)

Objective of this course is to provide the student with actual clinical experience in gingival and periodontal disease diagnosis, treatment planning, phase one (“initial”) periodontal therapy, and the skills required for the evaluation of initial therapy.

DEN7835L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 2 (3)

Objective of this clinical course is to advance the student’s skills and knowledge of periodontal diagnosis/prognosis, and to increase the student’s proficiency in periodontal debridement procedures.

DEN7836L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 3 (2)

Objective of this course is for the student to maintain all of his/her comprehensive care patients on a regular recall/re-evaluation program, and to enter the surgical phase of periodontal therapy.

DEN7845L - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS 1 (2)

This course is the introduction to patient treatment with prosthodontic restorations. Students are to 1) demonstrate their familiarity with the policies of the predoctoral clinics in the prosthodontic department, 2) demonstrate their psychomotor skills in tooth preparation and provisionalization for single tooth restorations, 3) treatment plan a patient for fixed prostheses in preparation for treating that patient and 4) to treatment plan a patient for a removable partial denture prostheses in preparation for treating that patient.

DEN7846L - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS 2 (2)

The objectives of this course include 1) to treatment plan a patient for treatment with fixed prostheses, 2) to treatment plan a patient for removable partial prostheses, 3) to treat patients with acceptable to excellent quality fixed restorations appropriate to a patient’s needs with a goal of 2 abutments completed and 4) to treat patients with acceptable to excellent quality removable restorations appropriate to a patient’s needs with a goal of 4 units of restorations completed.

DEN7961L - PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION (1)

This course is designed to teach students to plan and complete dental procedures and to successfully complete examinations similar to those encountered in licensure examinations.

Year 4

DEN7706L - CLINICAL PATIENT CARE (1)

The course introduces student dentists to basic concepts of clinical patient care.  This includes didactic material, clinical rotations, and integration into the UFCD Philosophy of Patient Care and the mechanics of patient management. Successful completion is required before advancement to the patient care portion of the program.  The goal of the course is to assist in the transition from the didactic and preclinical portion of the curriculum with the ultimate goal of developing competent dentists.  Competent dentists demonstrate appropriate patient management skills, professionalism and integrity in the delivery of dental care, and critical thinking necessary for life-long learning. 

DEN8263 - ADVANCED ORAL MEDICINE and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (2)

This course is designed to enhance students’ competency in assessment and management of medically complex patients.  Using a case-based approach, student will independently assess the medical and dental aspects of selected patients, review medications, potential drug interactions and generate mock prescriptions. Competency assessment will include student presentations of case reviews to peers and faculty group leaders.  This advanced course builds on foundation knowledge gained from courses DEN6262, Principles of Pharmacology, and DEN6260, Oral Medicine.

DEN 8303 - ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC INTERPRETATION(1)

The series of topics on radiographic diagnosis is designed to reinforce the concept that radiographic data assists in the assignment of patient abnormalities into general categories of conditions: developmental, trauma, inflammation, and neoplasia. This method should help you develop differential diagnostic impressions when conditions other than caries and periodontitis are present.

DEN8321 - DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (1)

Changes in economic factors, the delivery system, payment processes and the demand for dental care within different segments of the population require future dentists to develop effective management and business skills.  This course focuses on six fundamental areas of management necessary for successful dental practice.

DEN8352C - ADVANCED DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS (1)

Comprehensive oral diagnostic science subject matter requiring problem-solving strategies; integration of oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology disciplines.

DEN8423 - MANAGEMENT OF THE PERIODONTALLY INVOLVED PATIENT IN A GENERAL PRACTICE (1)

Objective of the course is to provide the student with a comprehensive approach to the practice of periodontics as a general practitioner, stressing inter- and multidisciplinary treatment of complex cases.

DEN8443L - HOSPITAL DENTISTRY (1)

A one-week hospital rotation designed to orient the dental student to procedures and protocol related to hospital dentistry.

DEN8462 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN PROSTHODONTICS (1)

Advanced information and treatment modalities for complete and partially edentulous patients with special problems.  Concepts and theories such as resilient liners, implants, cast gold occlusal surfaces, cast metal base dentures; also an introduction to maxillofacial prosthetics and management of patients with palatal anomalies.

DEN8709L - COMMUNITY DENTISTRY (4)

Application of principles of community dentistry, management, interpersonal relations, communications, prevention, professionalism, and decision making in the clinical care of patients at both the parent institutions and extramural sites. This clinical course emphasizes the integration of knowledge and skills necessary to practice dentistry effectively and efficiently.

DEN8717C - CLINICAL USE OF DENTAL MATERIALS (2)

This clinical objective focuses on the development of the relationships between properties and composition of six categories of dental materials which are most often used in dental practice.  Based on concepts which were introduced in DEN6270 and DEN7280, each sub-objective will allow the student to describe the effect of variations in the manufacturer’s recommended manipulation procedures for a given material system on potential clinical outcome, basing the decision on the fundamental physical, chemical and mechanical properties of each specific material.

DEN8719C - SELECTION OF CLINICAL DENTAL MATERIALS (3)

This clinical objective entails small group discussions with a faculty member on concepts presented in DEN8281. Faculty-student interactions are designed to answer clinical-relevant questions regarding product selection and use.  Sessions provide opportunities for students to clarify textbook materials and to raise questions on new products which have not been discussed in the instructional materials.

DEN8737L - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS 3 (1)

This course allows students to proceed with development and the demonstration of competency in the differential diagnosis of pulpal and/or periapical conditions and non-surgical endodontic therapy for single rooted teeth.

DEN8738L - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS 4 (2)

This course allows students to proceed with development and the demonstration of competency in endodontic therapy for anterior, premolar and uncomplicated molars.

DEN8739L - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS 5 (1)

This course allows students to proceed with development and the demonstration of competency in endodontic therapy for anterior, premolar and uncomplicated molars. Students must also demonstrate competency in post-operative evaluation of endodontically treated teeth and supporting structures.

DEN8747L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 4 (2)

This course allows students to continue with development and the demonstration of competency in caries management and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients including esthetic enhancement.

DEN8748L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 5 (2)

This course allows students to continue with development and the demonstration of competency in caries management and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients including esthetic enhancement.

DEN8749L - CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 6 (2)

This course allows students to continue with development and the demonstration of competency in caries management and operative restorative procedures on assigned patients including esthetic enhancement.

DEN8765L - CLINICAL RADIOLOGY 2:  RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION (1)

The student will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiologic normal anatomy; complete a radiologic interpretation/consult on all baseline radiologic surveys including a description of any observed abnormality(s) of the dentition, supporting structures, the temporomandibular joints, and the paranasal sinuses concluding with a differential diagnosis/impression when appropriate.

DEN8767L - CLINICAL ONCOLOGY AND ORAL PATHOLOGY (1)

The student will become familiar with specialized oral care for cancer patients, attend head and neck tumor conferences and demonstrate recognition and management of oral pathologic diseases.

DEN8768L - ORAL DIAGNOSIS/MEDICINE & TREATMENT PLANNING III (1)

Clinical diagnostic evaluation of the dental patient with emphasis on medically compromised patients and patients with advanced dental needs.

DEN8809L - ADVANCED ORAL SURGERY (2)

This course applies the knowledge gained from previous clinical and didactic courses.  The student will learn to perform oral surgery within the scope of general dental practice, obtain hospital orientation, and manage dental emergencies.

DEN8818L - CLINICAL ORTHODONTICS 2 (1)

Determination of orthodontic disposition for assigned pediatric dentistry patient, successfully complete at least two clinical procedures in orthodontics; attend and actively participate in orthodontic clinic one half day every four weeks.

DEN8819L - CLINICAL ORTHODONTICS 3 (1)

Determination of orthodontic disposition for assigned pediatric dentistry patient, successfully complete at least two clinical procedures in orthodontics; attend and actively participate in orthodontic clinic one half day every four weeks.

DEN8827L - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 2 (1)

Comprehensive dental care of the pediatric dental patient.

DEN8828L - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 3 (1)

Comprehensive dental care of the pediatric dental patient.

DEN8837L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 4 (2)

Objective of this course is to manage the active periodontal care and maintenance of periodontal care for a family of comprehensive care dental patients, including surgical and post-surgical phases

DEN8838L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 5 (2)

Objective of this course is to introduce the student to clinical combined procedures (perio-endo, perio-restorative, perio-prosth).

DEN8839L - COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT 6 (2)

The objective of this course is to critically evaluate the concept of “occlusal traumatism” as it relates to disease etiology.

DEN8857L - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS 3 (2)

The educational goal of this course is to continue treatment planning patients for fixed and removable prostheses and to complete 1) treatment of patient(s) with at least four more fixed restorations, 2) at least one more unit of removable treatment and 3) complete either a reline, rebase or repair of a removable prosthesis to a level of acceptable to excellent quality appropriate to the patients’ needs.

DEN8858L - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS 4 (3)

The educational goal of this course is to continue treatment planning patients for fixed and removable prostheses and to complete treatment with at least four more fixed and four more removable prosthetic restorations of acceptable to excellent quality appropriate to the patients’ needs.

DEN8859L - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS 5 (3)

The educational goal of this course is to complete treatment with single and multi-unit fixed and removable prostheses of acceptable to excellent quality with a minimum cumulative patient treatment experience of 28 units completed (17 fixed units and 11 removable units).  Competency evaluations in fixed and removable prosthodontics must be successfully completed.

DEN8960L - MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION (1)

This examination is a three-day process involving two days of dentoform and patient examinations and one day of objective (i.e., multiple choice) testing on the dental prosthetics examination, the laws and rule examination, and the diagnostic skills examination

Electives

Department of Endodontics

DEN 8290 (10400) Research in Endodontics

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

DEN 8290 (10402) Molar Root Canal Therapy

Semester: Fall (S-10) or Spring (S-11)
Student level: 4DN
Credit: 2
Goal: A maxillary and mandibular molar will be treated on a dentoform.  A molar will be treated on a patient once the anterior/premolar extracted tooth competency is completed.

Department of Operative Dentistry

DEN 8290 (10210) Teaching Experience in Dental Anatomy

Semester: Fall
Student level: 4DN
Credits: 3
This elective provides hands-on teaching experience for a senior student in laboratory instruction in the dental anatomy course taught in the fall semester. The experience will include supervision of freshmen dental students in waxing and drawing exercises in the laboratory setting and may include experience grading quizzes, monitoring laboratory examinations and assisting with remedial projects assigned to students. Attendance at lectures and laboratory sessions in the course is expected.

DEN 8290 (10215) The Digital Dental Office

Semester: Spring
Student level: 4 DN
Credits: 2
The goal of this course is to offer students an active learning experience in a general dental office with “state of the art” digital office technology. 
This elective will include one 2 hour lecture at UFCD, ten hours of study assignments and 2 afternoons (8 hours) at Dr. Garlitz office in Hawthorne.

DEN 8290 (10211) Dental Sleep Medicine

Semester: Any
Student Level: 3 or 4DN
Credits: 2
To goal of this course is to acquaint the student with foundational knowledge in sleep disorders, their diagnoses and treatment options. Students will visit an area hospital and sleep laboratory and see tests used in the diagnosis process for first-hand experience on how these tests are done.  Students will attend lectures on various sleep disorders and their treatment modalities. They also are expected to understand the conditions that affect the design of oral appliances used for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. They will also attend seminars to discuss sleep disorders and treatment options.  Students are expected to review literature about sleep disorders and present a literary paper review.

DEN 8290 (10212) Esthetic Dentistry

Semester: Spring
Student Level: 3
Credits: 3
The purpose of this interactive elective is to teach senior students the latest materials and techniques on esthetic restorations applied to Esthetic Dentistry. The course will take place in 2A Clinic. Upon availability of patients, students will be allowed to restore and/or observe the following esthetic procedures under faculty supervision: class IV restoration, diastema closure, posterior direct composite, indirect esthetic inlay and onlay, direct veneer, tooth reshaping, and bleaching.

DEN 8290 (10200) Research in Community Dentistry

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

DEN8290 (10201) Research in Operative Dentistry

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

Department of Oral Biology

DEN 8290 (10100) Research in Oral Biology Level I

Semester: varies
Student level:
Credits: 1-3
Students will have the opportunity to perform state-of-the-art basic molecular, genetic and cellular research in the areas of oral microbiology, immunology, pathogen-host interactions with a focus on dental caries and periodontal diseases, or autoimmunity.

OB 8290 (10112) Research in Oral Biology Level II

Semester:
Student level:
Credits: 1-3
Students will have the opportunity to combine clinical with laboratory research in the performance of state-of-the-art work on biomedical problems in the areas of oral microbiology, immunology, pathogen-host interactions, or autoimmunity.  The clinical focus of these studies will normally be on the oral infectious diseases  (i.e., dental caries and periodontal diseases), oral vaccines or Sjogren's syndrome and type 1 diabetes.  However, studies in other related biomedical problems will be considered. 

Department of Oral Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences

DEN8290 (10800) Research in Oral Surgery

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

DEN8290 (10809) Surgical & Prosthetic Considerations for Implant Therapy

Semester: varies
Credit: 2
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline. 

DEN8290 (10700) Research in Oral Medicine

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3
Conduct research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

DEN 8290 (10703) Oral Biopsy Service

DEN 8290 (10811) Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Seminar

Semester: (Spring, Fall, Summer for one academic year)
Student level: 3DN
Credits: 3 credits (1 per semester)
Maximum students: 15
Students will attend a weekly Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery conference on Tuesday, from 7 am to 8 am to discuss pre-treatment planning, surgical care and post-operative care of complex surgical cases encompassing the full scope of the specialty which require treatment in the operating room.  Included in the discussion is management of the medically compromised patient, anesthesia, pharmacology, pathology, and morbidity.  Participants include the OMS faculty and OMS residents.  Power point presentations, radiographs, CT scans, and other diagnostic information are included in the presentations.  A seminar format, with questions and answers, is utilized.  Dental students interested in OMS are encouraged to attend the weekly conference and participate in the discussions.

DEN 8290 (10812) Conscious Sedation and Pain Management for the Dental Patient

Semester: July 1-February of the next year
Student level: 3DN, 4DN in good standing
Credits: 3 credits Maximum students: 4
Students will develop an understanding and gain experience in conscious sedation techniques for management of the healthy, dental patient undergoing surgical procedures.  Didactic lectures will include pre-operative patient assessment, pharmacology of the drugs used for intravenous sedation and emergencies, techniques for sedation, monitoring, patient recovery, and the management of emergencies.  The clinical course will begin after the completion of the didactic lectures and will allow the student to provide intravenous sedation for a patient undergoing surgical treatment.  This will occur under the direct supervision of a faculty member, Dr. Stavropoulos.  The student will have the opportunity to evaluate the patient, experience venipuncture technique, administer drugs, monitor the patient throughout the procedure and during the recovery period.  Discharge criteria will be demonstrated.  The student will be asked to provide sedation techniques for a minimum of 8 patients.  No certification for the use of intravenous sedation techniques will be provided.  The required text for study is SEDATION, A Guide to Patient Management.  Stanley F. Malamed, Third Edition, Mosby.
Evaluation will be based on attendance of all lectures and the completion of sedation techniques for a minimum of 8 patients.

DEN 8290 (10813) Dental Photographic and Imaging Techniques

Semester: Spring and Fall
Student level: 3DN, 4DN
Credits: 2
The educational goal of this elective is to introduce, promote and enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to capture, manipulate and present clinical images utilizing current digital and computer technology. Technology available to the dental practitioner today can make documentation and communication easier than years in the past. This course will enhance your photographic and computer skills with regards to dental photography. This elective will cover photographic principles, intra and extra-oral photographic techniques, image manipulation and storage, presentation techniques and laboratory communication. Participants of this elective are requested to have access to a PC or MAC laptop computer with current operating systems, processor speed, Ram and hard drive space to work with imaging and presentation programs (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, ACDSee, PowerPoint)

Department of Orthodontics

DEN 8290 (11002) Clinical Orthodontics

Semester: Spring Fall, Summer
Student level: 3DN
Credits: 1 per each semester
The goal of this elective is to provide an in depth experience for individuals who are interested in further pursuing their orthodontic knowledge in the clinic.  The elective entails a monthly morning clinic of 5-6 students who will treat several patients under the guidance of faculty.  The elective begins in January and runs the entire year.  Students enrolling in this elective are making a commitment to attend the preclinical and clinical session on a monthly basis in order to treat the assigned patients.

DEN 8290 (11000) Research in Orthodontics

Semester: Spring, Fall, Summer
Student level: 2, 3, 4DN
Credits: 1-3
This elective is for those students interested in pursuing either clinical or basic science research in orthodontics.  Students will have the opportunity to perform research in the following areas: state-of-the-art basic bone biology as related to tooth movement, clinical orthodontic results, muscle physiology, and pain receptors.  The elective is open all year around and the student needs to contact me in order to discuss his or her interests and to identify a research project that s/he will be motivated to perform. 

DEN 8290 (10805) TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment Management

Semester: Spring, Fall, Summer
Student level: 4DN
Credits: 4
The goal of this elective is to further expose the student to orofacial pain that may be joint, muscle, neural, or vascular in nature that can mimic different kinds of pains that are routinely addressed in the dental setting.  The student will observe the examination and evaluation in order to come to the correct diagnosis/diagnoses and develop a treatment plan that will help to reduce or eliminate the patient’s pain concerns.  The student will need to be in attendance 8 full days (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM).  No papers or tests are required for this elective.

Department of Pediatric Dentistry

DEN 8290 (10906) Management of Traumatic Injuries in Children

Semester: Spring of odd years
Student level: 3 or 4DN
Credits: 2
The goal of this elective is to prepare the student to provide emergency treatment to traumatic injuries to the primary and permanent dentition. This course consists of six mandatory sessions (once a week) that includes literature review and Student presentation of specific topics, a hands-on Lab and a Case-Based Seminar Exam.

DEN 8290 (10900) Supervised Research in Pediatric Dentistry

Semester: Spring, Fall, Summer
Student level:
Credits: 1-3
The goal of this elective is to prepare students interested in pursuing a career in Pediatric Dentistry. The elective is open all year around and the student needs to contact me in order to discuss his interests and to identify a research project that s/he will be motivated to perform.

DEN 8290 (10910) - Resident Seminar

Semester: Fall, Spring
Student level: 4DN
Credits: 1
 Students attend five (5) seminars scheduled on Friday mornings from 10-noon.  A list of titles and corresponding lecturers will be posted on the bulletin board outside D9-39. These seminars include faculty or guest presentations and case presentations and literature reviews by the residents. Students are required to sign an attendance sheet to verify their presence at the seminars.

DEN 8290 (10903) – Hospital Operating Room Experience

Semester: Fall, Spring
Student level: 3DN, 4DN
Credit: 2
The goal of this elective is to expose students to hospital protocol and to participate in the treatment of special health care needs patients with complex and debilitating oral disease. The student must attend five (5) afternoon sessions in the Shands Operating Room participating in the oral rehabilitation of pediatric patients.  Students are required to register with the departmental secretary to reserve a time on either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons.  Only one student will participate at a time. 

DEN 8290 (10905) – Private Practice Visitation

Semester: Fall, Spring
Student level: 4DN
Credit: 1
The goal of this elective is to expose students to private practice in pediatric dentistry. From a list of pediatric dental offices of courtesy faculty, the student will select two offices to visit.  The student will be required to provide a one-page paper on the experiences provided during the visit and to compare and contrast his/her findings.

DEN 8290 (10904) Advanced Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Semester: Spring
Student Level: 4DN
Credit: 3
The goal of this elective is to provide students with clinic exposure to moderately difficulty Pediatric Dentistry cases. This is a clinical and a didactic course that will entail review of manuscripts related to relevant topics in Pediatric Dentistry, case analysis and presentation. Evaluation will be based on evaluation of their performance and review of selected manuscripts.

Department of Periodontology

DEN 8290 (11100) Research in Periodontics

Semester: varies
Credit: varies
Conduct  research with a faculty mentor in this discipline.

DEN8290 (11101) Advance Training in Periodontal Surgery

Semester: Fall
Student Level: 4DN
Credit: 2
The goal of this elective is to provide students with advanced training in periodontics, regeneration and periodontal surgery techniques.

Department of Prosthodontics

DEN 8290 (10504) Resin Bonded Fixed Partial Dentures

Semester: Spring, Summer and Fall
Student Level: 3DN, 4DN
Credits: 2
This elective course should serve the purpose of preparing the students in the area of planning, designing, and using Resin Bonded Fixed Partial Dentures as an alternative restoration for their patients. The course consists of both academic and clinical assignments and a written exam.
This course is a requirement for any student that will be using a resin bonded FPD as part of their patient’s treatment plan.

DEN 8290 (10500) Research in Prosthodontics

Semester: varies
Credit: 1-3

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