SECTION B

THE CORE DENTAL CURRICULUM

Course Number

Dept/Div

Course Director

Credit Hrs

Course Description

DEN5001

OP/PH

Tomar

4

PRINCIPLES OF ORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT:
The 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.
Abbreviated: PRINC ORAL HEALTH MNGMNT

INTERDISCIPLINARY SERVICE LEARNING 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.
Abbreaviated: INTERDISC SVC LRNG 1

DEN5100C

OB

Larkin/Jackson

8

HEAD, NECK, ORAL STRUCTURES & FUNCTIONS: The thorax, abdomen, extremities and head and neck will be studied. The majority of emphasis will be placed on the relationships of structures in the head and neck.Basic macroscopic and anatomical structure and functions of the head, neck, oral glands, teeth and other tissues and will be presented through 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. Abbreviated: HEAD, NECK, ORAL STRUC FUNCT

DEN5120C

OB

Caudle

7

STRUCTURE and FUNCTION OF BODY SYSTEMS, PART 1:
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. Abbreviated:STRUC FUNCT

DEN5121

OB

Lamont

4

BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR and CELLULAR BIOLOGY:
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 courses to follow in later semester in tissue and organ structure and function, and general pathology.
Abbreviated: BIOCHEM, MOLECULAR, CELL BIOLOGY

DEN5127

OB

Walker

4

INFECTIOUS DISEASES:
Foundation knowledge of etiologic agents responsible for infectious diseases important to the general practice of dentistry is taught in this course. The content includes 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.
Abbreviated: INFECTIOUS DISEASES

DEN5210

PD

Bimstein

3

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OVER THE LIFESPAN, PART I:
This course will be presented over two-semesters. It 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.
Abbreviated: DEV BIOL PSYCHOSOC ISSUES I

DEN5213C

PR

Leal

3

FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCLUSION:
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 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.
Abbreviated: FUND OF OCCLUSION

DEN5221

OP

HLogan

3

ORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OVER THE LIFESPAN:
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 in patients. It includes an overview of the principles of gerontology including the biological, sociological and psychological aspects of aging, the changing demographics in U.S. society and their implications for the dental profession.
Abbreviated: ORAL HEALTH MNGMNT PSYCHOSOC ISSUES

DEN5301C

OS/RA

Pettigrew

2

FUNDAMENTAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY:
The biology of radiation and radiation safety in dentistry. Radiologic techniques for procuring, exposing and developing dental films.
Abbreviated:FUND ORAL MAXILLO RADIOLOGY

DEN5320C

OP

SCooper

2

FOUNDATIONS OF PATIENT CARE:
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.
Abbreviated: FOUND PATIENT CARE

DEN5404C

OP

GSmith

3

DENTAL ANATOMY AND CARIOLOGY: 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.
Abbreviated: DENT ANT CARIOLOGY

DEN5405C

OP

Autio-Gold

4

PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE/BIOMATERIALS I:
Students are introduced to 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.
Abbreviated: PRECLIN OP/DB I

DEN5406C

OP

Young

3

PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY II:
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.
Abbreviated: PRECLIN OP II