HANDBOOK SECTIONS

A. VISION and MISSION STATEMENTS

B. THE CORE DENTAL CURRICULUM

1. The Core Dental Curriculum
2. UFCD Competencies for the New Dental Graduate
3. Course and Clinic Schedule
4. Terminology for Curricular Activities
5. The Core Dental Curriculum Operational Flow Chart

First Year - Semesters 1, 2 & 3 (PDF)
Second Year - Semesters 4, 5 & 6 (PDF)
Third Year - Semesters 7, 8 & 9 (PDF)
Fourth Year - Semesters 10 & 11 (PDF)

6. College of Dentistry Courses

First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year

7. Course Textbooks
8. Technology Support
9. Web-enhanced Courses
10. Library Services-Dental Materials Online
11. Computer Requirement/MDL Computer Usage
12. Course Administration
13. Office Hour Policy
14. Basic Science Curriculum
15. Grading System for Basic Science Courses, Dental Preclinical & Clinical Courses
16. Remediation
17. Exemptions
18. Student Ranking System
19. Dean's List
20. Graduation Requirements
21. Where to Find Additional Information

C. THE ELECTIVE DENTAL CURRICULUM

1. Definition and Requirements
2. Steps for Registration in an Elective
3. Evaluation in Electives
4 . Approved Electives
5 . Elective Enrollment Request Form (PDF)

D. ACADEMIC/CLINICAL PERFORMANCE

1. Student Performance Evaluation Committee (SPEC)
2. Procedure for Academic Probation, Retracking or Expulsion for Academic Reasons
3. National Board Dental Examination
4. Policy for Suspension of Undergraduate and Graduate Dental Students
from Clinical Activities
5. Graduation with Honors

E. ACADEMIC HONESTY and STUDENT CONDUCT

1. University of Florida Honor Code
2. Academic Honesty Guidelines
3. Procedures
4. Health Center Student Conduct Student Standards Committee
5. Professional Behavior
6. Faculty Adjudication Form (PDF)
7. Judicial Process for Academic Honesty Violations
8. Sanctions: UF Code of Student Conduct
9. Drug-Free School and Workplace

F. STUDENT EVALUATION

1. Curriculum Committee Testing Philosophy
2. Testing Policies and Procedures for Students and Faculty
3. Grade Posting Policy
4. Student Evaluation of Instruction
5. Faculty Evaluation Form
6. Student Complaints

G. STUDENT/FACULTY ADVISING and TEAM PROGRAM

1. Advising Procedures
2. TEAM Program

H. STUDENT ATTENDANCE, ABSENCE AND LEAVE POLICY

1. Academic Responsibility
2. Jury Duty
3. Consecutive Absence of School Days
4. Absence of More Than 30 Consecutive School Days
5. Cumulative Absence for a Calendar Year
6. Religious Holidays Policy
7. Elective Extramural Activities and Clinical Clerkships
8. Student Safety

I. SPECIALIZED INFORMATION FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS

1. Confidentiality of Student Records
2. Financial Aid
3. Denial of Federal Benefits Program
4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Student Accommodations
5. Specialized Professional Counseling Available
6. Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
7. Dental Student Organizations
8. University Rules for Students Holding Offices in Student Organizations
9. Student Representation

J. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Dress Code and Nametag
2. Binocular Loupes
3. Dental Clinic Services
4. HIV/AIDS Policy
5. Department/Office Information
6. Full-Time Faculty

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