Clinical Dentistry0 credit hours
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of advanced comprehensive multidisciplinary cases under faculty guidance and supervision.
Implant Dentistry1.5 credit hours
Diagnosis, management and treatment of both fixed and removable implant patients. Lecture, seminars and patient treatment.
Current Literature Review1.5 credit hours
Detailed review of relevant literature on topics selected by the graduate faculty and presentation by graduate students; enhancement of student knowledge in selected subject areas and development of ability to critically evaluate scientific literature.
Special Topics in General Dentistry3 credit hours
Selected topics in general dentistry in the area of advanced education in general dentistry.
Practice Management1.5 credit hours
All areas of practice and business management will be discussed, including office management, personnel management, professional ethics, financial planning, starting a practice, office design and legal responsibilities.
Advanced Restorative Dentistry Based on Digital Technologies3.5 credit hours
Implementation of latest technology; intraoral scanners; computer-aided design (CAD) software; additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. May be repeated two times for credit.
Advanced Dentistry for Special Care PatientsStaff - 1.5 semester hours
Clinical application and experience in the care and treatment of special care patients with medical, physical and mental handicaps.
Implant Concepts and Techniques, Surgical Placement0 credit hours
Seminars and clinical application of basic implant concepts, diagnosis and treatment planning and the SAC classification, review of various systems, surgical placement considerations and evidence-based rationale; for advanced specialty education students desiring to place implants in the Post-Doctoral Implant Surgical Placement Program. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Dental Implants1.5 credit hours
Historical review of dental implants, including biological principles, techniques and systems; diagnosis, interdisciplinary considerations, treatment planning, and indications and contraindications for implants; wound healing for implants, including osseointegration, surgical techniques and implant maintenance.
Physical Diagnosis and Internal Medicine1.0 credit hours
Introduction to physical diagnosis and internal medicine; combination of lectures, student presentations, and group discussion facilitated by the faculty; student groups assigned topics to lead discussion; expected to present articles; topics cover history and physical, medical assessment, systems of the body (abdomen, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, hematology, endocrinology, infectious diseases); emphasis placed on oral manifestations and management pertinent to dentistry.