An introduction to the multifaceted aspects of disabling conditions and their implications for oral health care. Conditions addressed include the developmental disabilities, sensory disability, cardiovascular and neuromuscular deficits. Emphasis is on clinical management of patients with such conditions. Aging is also studied in regard to the relationship between normal aging, chronic disease and oral health.

Third year dental students interact with members of the dental team and deliver care under circumstances which are similar to a large group practice. Dental students are expected to demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency in the assigned CPMG and during block rotation assignments. Each CPMG meets once weekly for general dental rounds where students present cases or topics and are asked to defend treatment-planning decisions with reference to the literature. Emphasis is placed on relatively simple restorations within the student's capabilities. Students are expected to perform clinically acceptable procedures on manikins in unguided situations as an assessment of competency. S/U grade assessment.

Provides the student with an understanding of the dynamics of patient management and clinical practice systems that will allows them to effectively manage the practice environment. Topics include: the psychology of the clinic patient, effective appointment strategies, attracting clinic patients and creating ideal systems for the private practice among others. S/U grade assessment.

Builds on the initial Comprehensive Care Practicum, DECS 7314. Students are expected to provide clinical care across the various disciplines of dentistry. Each CPMG meets once weekly for a general dental rounds where students present cases or topics and are asked to defend treatment-planning decisions with a reference to the literature. Emphasizes principles of cavity design for different direct restorative materials. Teaches indirect single tooth restorations, including cast gold, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and all-ceramic restorations. Basic skills competency exercises are required using both manikin and patient-based procedures. S/U grade assessment.

Continues the sequence of Comprehensive Patient Care Practicums. Students are expected to be able to deliver care more efficiently and to be able to handle more complex cases. Includes assessment of student experiences in community dental clinics and patient education experiences in schools and community health settings. S/U grade assessment.

Builds on the initial course in the sequence, Dental Practice Dynamics 1, and provides the students with the background to be successful practitioners. Topics include: Creating a compelling philosophy of care, preparing for financial viability, leadership and change, the future of dental practice and developing the practice environment. S/U grade assessment.

The first of two advanced level courses in Comprehensive Care Dentistry, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to provide a broad range of dental services to patients requiring both relatively simple and more difficult care. Students are also expected to demonstrate their ability to diagnosis and treatment plan cases and present/defend them in the 4th year Dental Rounds. Students are also assessed on their community service involvement. S/U grade assessment.

The second of two advanced level courses in Comprehensive Care Dentistry, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to provide a broad range of dental services to patients requiring both relatively simple and more difficult care. Students are also expected to demonstrate their ability to diagnosis and treatment plan cases and present/defend them in the 4th year Dental Rounds. Students are also assessed on their community service involvement. S/U grade assessment.

Allows students to fulfill clinical requirements necessary for graduation. Requires completion of all course work in D.D.S. program. SNC/UNC grade assessment.