The clinical program develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

Provides an orientation and introduction to program and clinic operations, periodontal classification and surgical treatment to incoming residents.

Discusses classic literature related to periodontal, dental and surgical anatomy.

Tailored for year 3 graduate students in periodontology. Each student is provided with 5 cases including relevant clinical pictures, x-rays and histopathology, as applicable. A brief history is provided. Students are required to “present” the case in PowerPoint, which must include all relevant information: demographics, detailed clinical description followed by a clinical differential diagnosis, radiographic description, if applicable. The presentation must also include a radiographic differential diagnosis, tests, requests for additional imaging, biopsy technique, method of submission of tissue for histopathological examination, interpretation of a biopsy report, additional action if required following the biopsy report, discussion of the condition in detail including follow-up, staging and prognosis. This sequence may change depending on the nature of the pathological process. The student’s handling of such nuances are assessed.

The clinical program (first of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

The clinical program (second of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

The clinical program (third of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

The clinical program (fourth of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

The clinical program (fifth of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

The clinical program (last of six) develops competency in evidence-based periodontal and implant practice in compliance with CODA standards.

An in-depth, comprehensive assessment of pain control in dentistry (first of two). Discusses neuroanatomy and pain and builds a valid foundation in basic science before advancing to a panoramic discussion of techniques in anxiety management and pain control. Emphasizes behavioral management, conscious sedation techniques and emergencies review. Accompanied by demonstration, patient cases, and certification.

An in-depth, comprehensive assessment of pain control in dentistry (last of two). Discusses neuroanatomy and pain and builds a valid foundation in basic science before advancing to a panoramic discussion of techniques in anxiety management and pain control. Emphasizes behavioral management, conscious sedation techniques and emergencies review. Accompanied by demonstration, patient cases, and certification.

Concepts of dental implants (first of two). Studies the historic, simple, advanced, and complex implant site development and implant placement techniques, as well as implant maintenance, peri-implant disease diagnosis and management.

Concepts of dental implants (last of two). Studies the historic, simple, advanced, and complex implant restoration options, treatment plan, prognosis and maintenance.

Provides residents teaching experience (first of three) relevant to periodontics and implant dentistry in various didactic and hands-on settings. Periodontal faculty provide supervision and evaluation of teaching performance.

Provides residents teaching experience (second of three) relevant to periodontics and implant dentistry in various didactic and hands-on settings. Periodontal faculty provide supervision and evaluation of teaching performance.

Provides residents teaching experience (last of three) relevant to periodontics and implant dentistry in various didactic and hands-on settings. Periodontal faculty provide supervision and evaluation of teaching performance.

In consultation with the Office of the Registrar, may be offered as an experimental course to students, in order to evaluate and determine if a course should be incorporated into the regular curriculum of a program, or can also be used for courses that are in the curriculum approval process pipeline; however, are not yet officially approved; therefore cannot appear in the Bulletin. Once the same course has been offered twice as a Special Topic, it cannot be offered again until it moves through the curriculum approval process and is approved with a regular curriculum course number or one of the standard numbers below. Course number may not be used for a single student studying a particular subject matter.

In-depth review of classic periodontal literature related to basic science and clinical practice.

In-depth review of current periodontal and peri-implant literature.

Designed to integrate all aspects of periodontal postdoctoral education (didactic courses, periodontal and peri-implant literature, clinical experience and technical ability, research) into an oral case presentation. Requires students to support all clinical decision making, including oral pathology and medical emergencies, using an evidence-based approach. Prepares residents for challenging the oral part of the American Board of Periodontology.