SECTION B

THE CORE DENTAL CURRICULUM

Course Number

Dept/Div

Course Director

Credit Hrs

Course Description

DEN6128

OB

TBrown

4

STRUCTURE and FUNCTION OF BODY SYSTEMS, PART 2:
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. Abbreviated: STRUC FUNCT 2

DEN6250C

OS

Stavropoulos

1

ASPECTS OF PAIN CONTROL IN DENTAL PATIENTS:
This course acquaints the undergraduate with the academic aspects of administration of local anesthetics, inhalation analgesia, and oral anxiety control.
Abbreviated: PAIN CONTROL IN DENT

DEN6260

ODS

Katz

2

ORAL MEDICINE AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS IN DENTISTRY:
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.
Abbreviated: ORAL MED & PHARM TX

DEN6262

OB

Garg

3

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

DEN6302C

OP

Davis

3

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT PLANNING:
Prepares 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 critical thinking skills, and encourage decisions based on evidence-based principles.
Abbreviated: INTRO CLIN DX & TX PLANNING

DEN6350C

OS/PA

Normann

3

DISORDERS OF THE BODY SYSTEM:
Fundamentals of basic disease process of the body. Gross, microscopic and biochemical features of pathologic conditions of the organ systems.
Abbreviated: DISORDERS BODY SYS

DEN6351C

OS/PA

Cohen

3

ORAL PATHOLOGY:
Fundamentals of basic disease process affecting the head and neck regions. Classification of disease of the oral and perioral regions according to clinical or radiographic appearance.
Abbreviated: ORAL PATHOLOGY

DEN6407C

OP

Blaser/
Gordan

2

PRECLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY III:
This course will discuss the use of silver amalgam, composite and cast gold to treat more extensively damaged or injured teeth.
Abbreviated: PRECLIN OP III

DEN6412C

PR

Jones

4

PRECLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS II:
To lay the foundation for fixed prosthodontics. Knowledge of dental materials, jaw motion, anatomy and physiology. Correlation and coordination of knowledge and skills from every area of dentistry.
Abbreviated: PRECLIN FIXED PROS 2

DEN6413C

PR

AEClark

2

REMOVABLE PARTIAL PROSTHODONTICS: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES:
Basic principles in treating the partially edentulous patient with removable restorations. Understanding the physical and biomechanical characteristics of removable partial denture components. Formulating designs of these restorations. Materials involved in fabricating a RPD and the skills to fabricate.
Abbreviated: REM PART PROS TECHNIQ

DEN6415C

PR

Echeto

2

PRECLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS 3:
A laboratory and lecture course covering topics related to patient treatment with fixed ceramonmetal restorations.
Abbreviated: PRECLIN FIXED PROS 3:

DEN6416C

OR

Gremillion

3

ADVANCED ANATOMY OF THE HEAD & NECK: FORM, FUNCTION, AND DYSFUNCTION:
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.
Abbreviated: ADVD ANAT OF HEAD & NECK

DEN6420C

PE

FBrown

1

INTRODUCTION TO PERIODONTAL PATHOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS:
Objective of the course is to provide the didactic knowledge and clinical acumen required by the dentist for the recognition and diagnosis of pathologic conditions affecting the periodontium.
Abbreviated: INTRO PERIO PATH DIAG

DEN6421C

PE

FBrown

3

PERIODONTICS-ASSESSMENT AND PHASE I THERAPY:
This course briefly reviews 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.
Abbreviated: PERIO-ASSESS & PHASE 1 THERAPY

DEN6430C

EN

Vertucci

1

PRINCIPLES OF ENDODONTICS:
This course is designed to teach pulp and periapical pathology, endodontic diagnosis, the treatment of teeth with reversible pulp involvement and the principles of nonsurgical endodontic therapy.
Abbreviated: PRINCIPLES OF ENDO

DEN6432C

EN

Haddix

3

BASIC ENDODONTIC THERAPY:
This course is designed to teach basic nonsurgical endodontic procedures (access, biomechanical preparation and obturation) on extracted human teeth.
Abbreviated: BASIC ENDO THERAPY

DEN6440C

OS

Dennis

1

INTRODUCTION TO ORAL SURGERY (PART I):
This course introduces the student to general principles and specific information which must be mastered in order to treat persons requiring dentoalveolar surgery.
Abbreviated: INTRO ORAL SURG 1

DEN6450C

OR

Hodge

1

ORTHODONTICS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER:
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 either 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.
Abbreviated: ORTHODON GEN PRACT

DEN6452C

PD

Jerrell

2

THE CHILD PATIENT IN GENERAL PRACTICE:
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.
Abbreviated: DENTAL CHILD PATIENT

DEN6460C

PR

Ojha

3

PROSTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF THE EDENTULOUS PATIENT:
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.
Abbreviated: PROS TX OF EDENTULOUS PT