Exposes the student, in a more specific and in-depth manner to the fundamental information that was covered in earlier courses. Discusses the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of periodontal diseases. Students learn the principles, indications, contraindications and techniques for each periodontal surgical procedure and appropriate follow-up care. An emphasis will be placed on recognizing appropriate case selection and acceptable end pints of therapy.

This is a combined pre-clinical lecture and laboratory course. The lecture portion is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of endodontics. The rationale and scope of endodontology is covered as well as internal anatomy, endodontic materials, diagnosis, treatment planning, asepsis and the interrelationship of histopathology and microbiology with endodontics. The laboratory portion introduces the student to the clinical skills necessary to perform root canal treatment on single and multi-rooted teeth. Special emphasis is placed on coronal access, cleaning and shaping and obturation of the root canal system. Simulated clinical conditions are utilized on extracted and plastic teeth.

Integrates oral and maxillofacial pathology into the diagnostic process and involves the study of the diseases and abnormalities of the oral cavity and adjacent regions, including their etiology, epidemiology, clinical and radiographic features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Provides the basic information needed to handle medical emergencies in the clinical dental setting. Topics include administration of emergency drugs, identification of patient stress, CPR and advanced support techniques.

Provides students with the basic surgical knowledge to render the procedures provided by the general practitioner including foundations in special examination, diagnosis and treatment planning for dentoalveolar surgery, and medicolegal issues dealing with oral and maxillofacial surgery. Students assess and provide outcomes, manage minor complications, and provide both routine and special post operative care. Medications commonly used in oral surgery will be presented with regards to selection, dosage administration and prescription writing.

Orientation of the student to the Surgical Sciences rotations. Students are introduced to operations and procedures regarding the clinical treatment of patients with needs in the areas of periodontal therapy, edodontics, oral surgery and/or pathology.

Continues the basic course in dentoalveolar surgery to include diagnosis, treatment and post operative care for patients presenting with complications of severe nature, a need for preprosthetic surgery in conjunction with exodontia, contemporary implant surgery, odontogenic infections, complex radiation and chemotherapy patients with oral surgical needs, and management of obstructive salivary gland diseases. Students are also introduced to techniques, protocol and the management of the hospitalized dental patient.

Provides the initial experiences that students have with the clinical treatment of patients with needs in the areas of periodontal therapy, endodontics, oral surgery and oral pathology. Students rotate through controlled experiences in these various areas and provide comprehensive care to patients with certain needs, particularly in the area of periodontics. S/U grade assessment.

An in-depth practicum for students who have applied for or have been accepted into advanced OMS programs. Students are exposed in a more specific and in depth manner to oral and maxillofacial surgical residency programs. Students are assigned additional complex dento-alveolar procedures as they arise and are expected to present case histories, treatment plans, outcomes and assessments of the procedures provided in an outcome based discussion. Enrollment in this course requires special permission of the course director, academic dean, the student's group leader and the clinical director.

Exposes the students, in more specific and in-depth manner to periodontal surgical procedures. Focuses on different surgical procedures and incorporate evidence based dentistry in the treatment planning and end point of therapy. Literature review and journal club will be included in the course with emphasis on current literature and surgical technique. Students also have the chance to learn more and possibly participate in more complex periodontal procedures. Allows for the possibility of discussing research ideas and research projects.

Lecture course designed to aid the student in incorporating routine endodontic treatment to a general practice. The cause and correction of endodontic failures are discussed. A variety of treatment modalities is presented that correspond to different clinical situations. Diagnosis, treatment planning and management of endodontic problems are emphasized. Topics include bleaching, endodontic surgery, apexification, methods of treating endodontic emergencies, a review of endodontic diagnosis, vital pulp therapy, restoration of endodontically treated teeth, replantation and other advanced procedures. How to determine successful treatment and when to refer is discussed.

Provides the student with diagnostic skills, surgical management and post operative complications in patients with major deformities requiring preprosthetic surgery, advanced techniques in implant surgery, major odotogenic infections, the principles of biopsy and diagnosis, management of minor and major facial trauma, dentofacial deformities and the diagnosis and management of TMJ and facial pain.

Builds on the foundational knowledge provided in an earlier general pharmacology course. Provides clinical correlations to topics and addresses areas that are specific to the practitioner, such as: prescribing medications where appropriate, the management of drug interactions and a full review of anesthesia specific to the dental patient.

Second course in a sequence that provides the dental student experiences in the clinical treatment of patients with needs in the areas of periodontal therapy, endodontics, oral surgery and oral pathology. Students rotate through controlled experiences in these various areas and provide comprehensive care to patients with certain needs, particularly in the area of periodontics. Students are expected to have greater skill and to be less dependent at this point. S/U grade assessment.

Third course in a sequence that provides the dental student experiences in the clinical treatment of patients with needs in the areas of periodontal therapy, endodontics, oral surgery and/or pathology. Students rotate through controlled experiences in these various areas and provide comprehensive care to patients with certain needs, particularly in the area of periodontics. Students are expected to have greater skill and to be more independent at this point.

This is the first of two advanced level practicums that provide experiences in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and oral pathology. Successful progress in each discipline is required to be judged as making satisfactory progress in this practicum experience. S/U grade assessment.

An in-depth practicum for students who have applied for or have been accepted into advanced OMS programs. Students are exposed in a more specific and in depth manner to oral and maxillofacial surgical residency programs. Students are assigned additional complex dento-alveolar procedures as they arise and are expected to present case histories, treatment plans, outcomes and assessments of the procedures provided in an outcome based discussion. Enrollment in this course requires special permission of the course director, academic dean, the student's group leader and the clinical director.

A continuation of DESS 7319 with more in-depth cases for the student to work on. S/U grade assessment.

This is the second of two advanced level practicums that provide experiences in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and oral pathology. Successful progress in each discipline is required to be judged as making satisfactory progress in this practicum experience. S/U grade assessment.