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Catalog/Bulletin 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses in the School of Dentistry
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School of Dentistry
Dentistry, DDS or DMD
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DENT 3108 - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINIC I [64 Credits]
This course provides controlled clinical experiences to teach the third-year student the basic diagnostic and technical skills needed to provide comprehensive dental examinations and treatment along with oral health guidelines for the child patient. The course includes simulation laboratory experiences in pediatric dentistry restorative techniques. Clinical rotations to the Pediatric Clinic at LSU School of Dentistry begin in the second semester of this course (hours reflected in DENT 4114). (Department of Pediatric Dentistry) -
DENT 3109 - JUNIOR ENDODONTIC CLINIC [40 Credits]
The purpose of junior endodontic clinic course is to reinforce and expand the basic principles of endodontic therapy presented in Preclinical Endodontics. The method is the clinical treatment of patients with pulpally involved uncomplicated teeth. In Endodontic Clinic, the students should synthesize and apply the theoretical knowledge and technical skills that have been learned in the previous endodontic courses. A second component to this course is an in vitro simulation clinic in which students are instructed in the treatment of molars. (Department of Endodontics) -
DENT 3110 - ADVANCED ORAL SURGERY [26 Credits]
This comprehensive course will cover a broad scope of clinical problems that commonly confront the dental practitioner. It will cover the diagnosis and surgical management of impacted teeth, preprosthetic surgery, benign odontogenic and nonodontogenic cysts, and tumors of the maxillofacial structures. The principles of biopsy will be covered, as will the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of facial infections. Surgical involvement of the maxillary sinus will be discussed. In addition, there will be an orientation in the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment of maxillofacial fractures, disorders of the temporomandibular joint, neurologic pain syndromes and dentofacial deformities. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) -
DENT 3111 - CLINICAL ORTHODONTICS [40 Credits]
The course will support and apply previous principles and philosophies taught in Introduction to Orthodontics and in the Preclinical Orthodontics Laboratory. Each student will be required to treat one case in interceptive or adjunctive orthodontics. These cases typically consist of minor anteroposterior problems, transverse problems and vertical problems in adult and child patients and are treated using fixed or removable appliances. Small-group seminars will enhance the clinic experience, will expose the students to the diagnosis and treatment of additional minor orthodontic tooth-movement procedures, and will help identify cases that should be referred to a specialist. (Department of Orthodontics) -
DENT 3112 - CLINICAL ORAL DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT PLANNING [60 Credits]
This is comprehensive course in oral diagnosis and treatment planning including clinical evaluation, medical history, and patient-treatment planning. In the clinical portion of this course, the student will be required to perform the necessary diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, and to complete the diagnosis and treatment planning for the assigned patients. (Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry) -
DENT 3113 - DENTAL RADIOLOGY III [40 Credits]
This course is a comprehensive clinical course in dental radiology. Students will receive supervised experience in taking and processing intra- and extra-oral radiographs. They will also receive instruction on the principles of radiological interpretation and will be required to prepare reports on assigned patients. (Department of Oral Diagnosis, Medicine and Radiology) -
DENT 3116 - APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY [10 Credits]
This course will provide instruction in prescription writing along with diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of oral diseases. Also, the course will discuss the practical aspects of clinical pharmacology. The major classes of drugs (antibiotics, analgesics, sedatives, etc.) employed by the practicing dentists will be discussed with the emphasis on correct selection, dosage, duration, action and interaction. In addition, the major classes of drugs that a compromised patient may be taking (cardiovascular, endocrine, psychotherapeutic, etc.) will also receive attention stressing possible interaction with the commonly prescribed dental drugs. At least one lecture session will be devoted to those drugs somewhat unique in the dental profession, such as fluorides, topical steroids for mucosal disease and local anesthetics. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry) -
DENT 3118 - INTRODUCTION TO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS [38 Credits]
Rename DENT 3118 Introduction to Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction to DENT 3118 Introduction to Temporomandibular Dysfunction. The rationale for change is the majority of disorders associated with the Tempromandibular region are muscular in nature. Not all disorders are from the bony joint itself. Tempromandibular dysfunction is the correct way to address problems in this area. The topics covered in this class will not change nor will the clock hours be modified.
In this course, the anatomy and neurophysiology of the masticatory system are reviewed. Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, methods of evaluation and methods of treatment of temporomandibular disorders are presented. (Department of Prosthodontics) -
DENT 3120 - CLINICAL ORAL SURGERY [48 Credits]
This course is designed for students to perform minor oral surgical procedures previously taught in the didactic course, Oral Surgery. It also emphasizes the importance of a complete preoperative evaluation of the patient as well as the operative and postoperative considerations. This course is a three-week rotation in the Oral Surgery Clinic, where each student does the necessary surgeries to make them competent in uncomplicated and complicated exodontias. The simulation lab is also used to introduce them to these techniques and then for their competencies. This course also includes a biopsy clinic, where all types of biopsies and suturing techniques are performed on calf tongue. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) -
DENT 3122 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT III [30 Credits]
This course is designed to meet the needs of junior dental students as professional and clinical caregivers. The main objective is to enhance the student’s competence in response to intrapersonal, interpersonal and social challenges involved in the delivery of dental care. Ethical issues that pertain to dental practice as they relate to the professional and patients are a focus of the course. The information presented in this course is also integrated through selected case-based discussion. Special attention is given to the development of appropriate behavioral skills that focus on the student s clinical behavioral resources necessary for working with dental patients. There is also a discussion of addiction and the dental professional’s role in preventing drug diversion through their patients. There is also a focus on the special issues related to the dental care and treatment of the ever-increasing elderly patient population. (Department of Diagnostic Sciences) -
DENT 3123 - IMPLANTS IN DENTISTRY [36 Credits]
In this course the clinical concepts important to assure long-term success will be thoroughly discussed. These include, but are not limited to, treatment planning, occlusion, force transfer, maintenance and esthetics, restorative options for the completely edentulous and the partially edentulous patient. It also has a focus in the restoration of single-unit restorations and the 2-implant-supported overdenture. Included in the course are hands-on laboratory sessions to familiarize the student with several implant systems and the use of the various components in clinical practice when treating a single-unit and a 2-implant-supported overdenture.
The clinical rotation will complement all aspects of this course. It will introduce the students to the different restorative options and techniques presently used in implant dentistry. It will also provide the students with a thorough exposure to the different techniques for implant maintenance. (A multidisciplinary faculty from the departments of oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics and prosthodontics will teach this course.) -
DENT 3125 - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ORAL LESIONS [20 Credits]
This course provides an overview of the most common and significant oral and paraoral abnormalities clinicians are likely to encounter in practice. Cases are presented in photograph form, however students address the case in a problem solving format (CPC, clinical pathology conference) designed to closely simulate actual clinical settings. The course further develops critical thinking and refines the diagnostic skills expected of the dental student including correlation, of clinical, radiographic, and pathologic features in order to reach an appropriate differential diagnosis of a lesion once identified. Additionally, appropriate treatment and management of each entity presented is discussed. (Department of Diagnostic Sciences) -
DENT 3128 - DENTAL GRAND ROUNDS III [14 Credits]
This third year class builds on the Grand Rounds experience the student has participated in the previous two years Third-year students will now be expected to demonstrate individually their critical thinking, organization, and presentation skills to faculty and peers. Grades for this course will be assigned Pass/Fail based on faculty reviews of the case presentations, participation, and interaction with other presentations throughout the academic year. -
DENT 3129 - DENTISTRY AND THE AGING PATIENT [28 Credits]
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of caring for and about our aging population. This first part of this course will introduce the basics of Gerontology including demographics, theories of aging, the biology of aging and its implications to dentistry, as well as, the social aspects of aging, cognitive changes in aging and what it means to age successfully. The second portion of the class will focus on topics specifically related to geriatric dentistry. Included will be topics on physical evaluation and treatment planning, medications consumed by the elderly and their implications to dentistry, the use of implants to restore the elderly dentition, caries in the elderly, care-delivery systems used to treat the elderly, access to care issues, Medicare, Medicaid and dentistry, dying death and bereavement, and how the filed of dentistry can work with other health care professionals in an interdisciplinary team environment while considering care for older adults. -
DENT 4101 - COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC [937 Credits]
The Comprehensive Dentistry fourth-year program was designed to introduce the students to a general practice model. In this clinical course, the students should synthesize and apply the theoretical knowledge and technical skills that they learned in the three previous years in order to render comprehensive care to their patients. The fourth-year experiences are structured to introduce the students to the problems encountered in private practice and to furnish them with added experiences in all of the disciplines of dentistry. The students also participate in study clubs as part of the fourth-year curriculum. The study clubs are designed to provide experience in critical literature review and case presentation. (Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry and Biomaterials)
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DENT 4102 - SR INTERMEDIATE PERIODONTICS [40 Credits]
This course is a continuation of the third-year course, Intermediate Periodontics, with emphasis on comprehensive periodontal management of the student’s patients. Emphasis is placed on supportive periodontal therapy and assessment of treatment responses with appropriate modification of periodontal and restorative treatment plans. The students will continue to refine their diagnostic treatment planning and non-surgical skills. Students may choose to perform uncomplicated surgical procedures for mild-moderate periodontitis. (Department of Periodontics) -
DENT 4103 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IV [56 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to help the young professional to develop a thriving “Fee for Service Practice” while fully realizing that dynamic changes and trends in the delivery of dental services are now and will be taking place in the future. The course content will include the following general areas: (1) leadership and philosophy, (2) communication and behavioral science, (3) financial and business management, (4) marketing, and (5) technology. Specifically, the course addresses topics such as developing a practice philosophy and goals; understanding the contractual arrangements of partnership, associateship, and buy-out agreements; understanding the components of dental overhead; enhancing interpersonal communication skills with patients; appreciating the importance of dental ethics and professionalism; understanding the legal ramifications of patient care; implementing effective office systems; and managing/directing office personnel. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry) -
DENT 4105 - SENIOR ENDODONTICS LECTURE [19 Credits]
The course will concentrate study of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of pulpal, referred and periapical pain. Correlations between clinical signs, symptoms, and test results will be studied in order to predictably and efficiently relieve these types of odontogenic pain within time restraints of the emergency appointment. The behavioral and psychological aspects of managing the patient with toothache pain will be discussed in relation to practice management. Difficult diagnostic situations involving fractures of teeth and endodontic-periodontal involvement will be presented with appropriate treatment methodologies. The latest techniques for diagnosis and repair of perforation will be presented. Drug use and abuse by both the patient and dentist will be related to general practice of dentistry. (Department of Endodontics) -
DENT 4107 - RURAL PRACTICE ROTATION [136 Credits]
This course is designed to introduce students to the provision of health care services in Louisiana communities with under-served, high-need populations. Students spend time at the Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana, in a rural clinic environment. This experience provides an excellent opportunity for students to expand their exposure to medically complex patients and gain oral surgery experience. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry). -
DENT 4108 - ADVANCED TREATMENT PLANNING SEMINAR [40 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to expand student thinking in the arena of treatment planning; to change his/her focus from a “requirement mindset,” what L.D. Pankey describes as a “tooth dentist,” to a mindset that takes into consideration the overall oral health and perceived needs/desires of the patient, what Pankey describes as a “whole person” dentist. The course explores important questions/issues related to “advanced” clinical areas of dentistry such as esthetics, implants, use of attachments, occlusal rehabilitation, and the treatment of patients with compromised general health. The last part of the course will be solely devoted to the presentation/discussion of complex cases. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry) -
DENT 4112 - DENTAL GRAND ROUNDS IV [14 Credits]
The class will be held by team leaders, clinical science faculty and basic science faulty to increase vertical integration and critical thinking in the dental education. Students will be expected to present interesting cases of paients to include, photographs, x-rays, diagnostic casts, proposed and alternative treatment plans to selected faculty and peers. In addition, students must defend their proposed treatment options using evidence based learning from peer reviewed journals. At the conclusion of this class, fourth-year students will have developed a portfolio of documented cases to use for futhering their education after graduation. -
DENT 4113 - SENIOR ENDODONTIC CLINIC [26 Credits]
In the patient care clinic, all students will treat pulpally involved anterior and bicuspid teeth. Grades for this course are a culmination of all endodontic procedures performed from the third year snd and fourth year clinical experiences. -
DENT 4114 - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINIC II [56 Credits]
This course provides controlled clinical experiences to teach the fourth-year student basic diagnostic and technical skills needed to provide comprehensive dental examinations and treatment along with oral health guidelines for the child patient. This course builds on the experience gained from the third-year Pediatric Dentistry Clinic course. Rotations to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at LSU School of Dentistry conclude in the first semester of this course. (Department of Pediatric Dentistry) -
DENT 4115 - CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS II [30 Credits]
In this course, the student will learn to diagnose and to increase proficiency in the design, fabrication, and follow-up care of complete dentures, removable partial dentures, immediate denture, and overdentures. Students will also be required to complete or assist the fabrication of an implant retained full denture or partial denture. Through clinical experience, the student will apply the knowledge and skills gained in the prosthodontics preclinical course. Patient treatment and understanding allow the student to learn how to earn patient trust and cooperation. Successful completion of the Removable Prosthodontic Competency Examination is required by the last day of this course.
This course will also allow the student to gain clinical experience in the discipline of fixed prosthodontics. The student will treat patients requiring single crowns and fixed partial dentures that restore natural teeth and implant (s). Additionally, students will also be required to complete or assist the restoration of an implant with a crown. Patient treatment will allow the student to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preclinical courses while the student is closely supervised in a clinical setting. The role of fixed prosthodontics, as it relates to other disciplines and total patient care, will be emphasized through detailed treatment plans that encompass all aspects of restorative dentistry. Close cooperation with the removable clinical course is required to facilitate the construction of removable-partial-denture abutment crowns. -
DENT 4131 - ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY [30 Credits]
Students will participate in staff OMS cases at clinic, private hospital, and rounds for one-week period. -
DENT 4132 - ORAL HISTOPATHOLOGY [20 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the histological features of oral diseases and to correlate these features with the clinical presentation. This course should be especially useful for students contemplating entering a surgical specialty of dentistry (oral surgery, periodontics, and endodontics). Evaluation: Attendance and meaningful oral participation. -
DENT 4135 - ADVANCED ENDODONTICS [36 Credits]
Course is to enhance endodontics skills and expand the scope of treatment skills. Students will receive training in more challenging situations including molar therapy, retreatment, difficult access preparation, and optional obturation methods including warm vertical condensation Obtura, Guttaflow, Thermafil and Ultrafil Trifecta. The Endodontic Clinic has been modernized and has the “state of the art” equipment. Undergraduate students should be exposed to the newer concepts of endodontic therapy. -
DENT 4139 - TEACHING SELECTIVE [1-99 Credits]
he teaching selective experience is intended for dental students who have an interest in a career in dental education. Students gain practical experience working with course directors serving as faculty mentors to teach in the basic science, preclinical or clinical science courses taught to dental, dental hygiene and/or dental laboratory technology students. Faculty mentors introduce the students to various techniques used to educate professional students. To enroll in this program, the students must contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, who will work with the student to identify appropriate departments and mentors. The student then must submit a proposal identifying: the faculty mentor(s) he/she will work with; the course(s) he/she will be involved with and the estimated number of hours of credit being sought. The faculty mentor will confirm the proposal and will determine how many clock hours the student is awarded based on work completed This proposal must be approved by the faculty mentor(s), appropriate department head(s) and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs prior to enrollment in the selective. Teaching credit will be given for course/lecture/tutoring/program preparation as well as for the time spent delivering the prepared material. -
DENT 4142 - ORAL SURGERY IMPLANT OBSERVATION [32 Credits]
Students will observe patients being treated in various stages of implant treatment. Students will also be introduced to training using the iCAT and other methods to treatment plan multiple type cases. -
DENT 4143 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN DENTAL RESEARCH [16 Credits]
The focus of this course is to explore and discuss emerging topics within dental research. The class will be taught by both basic science and clinical faculty as topics and expertise will involve Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics and Oral Medicine. Each lecture period will consist of students presenting a primary research article over a topic of his or her choice. The student will be expected to give relevant background necessary to the paper, and present the article in a thorough, scholarly manner to both students, clinical and research faculty ( who will be asked to participate based on faculty expertise to the topic at hand). The topic will be discussed and critiqued throughout this process as a means to dissect the paper’s relevance, strength and weaknesses and applicability to dentistry. -
DENT 4145 - SENIOR PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY [32 Credits]
This course consists of a week-long rotation through the LSU Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. The rotation contains a mix of patient care and observation as well as participating in seminars. Students may elect to register for two weeks if space permits. -
DENT 4152 - CURRENT TOPICS IN DENTAL RESEARCH [1 Credit]
This course is designed for students to examine current topics in dental reserach involving the disciplines of Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics, or Oral Medicine. Students will be expected to interpret the literature to dissect the paper’s relevance, strength and weakness and applicability to dentistry. -
DENT 4155 - BATON ROUGE GENERAL PRACTICE RESIDENCY (GPR) SELECTIVE [40 Credits]
This Senior Selective course consists of a week long rotation in the Baton Rouge GPR clinic. This will introduce the student to the Baton Rouge GPR program and how it is associated with Our Lady of the Lake hospital. They will participate in the morning huddles at the GPR clinic and interact with the GPR residents. They will observe the difference between the UMC and Baton Rouge GPR program which operates more like an AEGD program. Students will participate in treating medically compromised patients, oral surgery, complex general dentistry (operative, fixed & removable), and implants.
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DENT 4160 - Honors in Teaching Program [1-100 Credits]
The Honors in Teaching Program is an elective program for students who have a definite interest in gaining practical experience in dental education and have a desire to participate in dental education in the future. The students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to prepare instructional material, tutor and/or provide instruction to dental and dental hygiene or dental laboratory technology students. Depending on their area of interest, students will be given the opportunity to provide instruction in the basic science, preclinical and, in some cases, clinical courses. In order to prepare for their teaching experiences, students will gain knowledge in instructional techniques used by faculty of the School of Dentistry to educate professional students. To enroll in this program, the students must contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, who will work with the student to identify appropriate departments and mentors. Students will be evaluated by the selected mentors and the course director on a ‘pass’ (successful) or ‘fail’ (unsuccessful) basis. Successful completion of 150 clock hours of “teaching” credit is required in order to earn the designation of “Honors in Teaching” on the student’s LSUHSC transcript. Teaching credit will be determined by the course director and the mentor. Teaching credit will be given for course/ lecture/tutoring/program preparation as well as for the time spent delivering the prepared material. -
DENT 4162 - LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SENIOR SELECTIVE [6 Credits]
This Senior Selective will expose students to the basics and selected dental terminology of the following languages: Spanish, French, Vietnamese, and American Sign Language. -
DENT 4163 - TMD SELECTIVE [50 Credits]
This senior selective is a comprehensive and intense course involving didactic and clinical sessions. The didactic sessions will include literature review of evidence-based materials and dialogue among all participants. The clinical sessions will have the senior students intimately involved in patient care and follow up under the supervision of faculty with assistance from prosthodontic residents. The goal is to allocate an adequate amount of time to individualize the student’s educational experience as it pertains to the diagnosis and management of TMD issues and associated structures. (Department of Prosthodontics and Department of Diagnostic Sciences) -
DENT 4164 - ORAL ONCOLOGY SELECTIVE [32 Credits]
The Oral Oncology Selective is intended to provide a better understanding of the comprehensive management of oral cancer patients including: screening, biopsy, ablation-reconstructive surgery, and rehabilitation. The selective is located at the LSU School of Dentistry and the Touro Oncology Center.
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DENT 4180 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY [100-200 Credits]
Lecture/laboratory/preclinic/clinic time distribution to be independently arranged for each course as appropriate. This course offers the student an opportunity to gain additional exposure to specific subject matter covered in the required courses. Enrollment in this course required written consent by the course director. -
DENT 5510 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORAL BIOLOGY AND DENTISTRY [1-5 Credits]
This is a comprehensive course addressing advanced topics in oral biology and dentistry. Topics include: (1) immunology; (2) molecular biology; (3) research methodology; (4) statistics; (5) oral medicine; (6) TMJ and oral pain; (7) pulpal and periodontal biology; (8) diagnosis of oral lesions; (9) radiology; (10) dental materials and other current advanced topics. This course presents topics relevant to the clinical practice of dental specialists. Recent advances in basic sciences, and clinical dentistry will be highlighted throughout the course. The course begins in the summer semester and continues through the fall and spring semesters. -
DENT 5511 - OROFACIAL PAIN [2 Credits]
This course is intended to provide the graduate dental student with a current overview of Comprehensive Pain Management emphasizing the orofacial region. This course is intended to update and expand the graduate dental students’ understanding and knowledge of current concepts in Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurology (as it relates to the trigeminal system), Orofacial Pain, Pharmacology and Temporomandibular Disorders and also in the management of various conditions related to these topics. -
DENT 5512 - INTERDISCIPLINARY SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY [2 Credits]
This course introduces the Advanced Education student to multiple interdisciplinary topics through clinical, practice management, and research presentations. The course consists of four all day programs with presentations by guest lecturers, faculty, and Advanced Education students. Two all day programs will focus on clinical cases and problems emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to treatment. A third all day program will address practice management issues and solutions. The fourth program will provide Advanced Education students an opportunity to present their research to all Advanced Education students and faculty. -
DENT 9999 - EXAMINATION ONLY [0 Credit]
Endodontics
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ENDO 5102 - TEACHING UNERGRAD SEMINAR & LABS [3 Credits]
Teaching allows consolidation of knowledge by requiring instant analysis and judgment in guiding pre-doctoral students in developing skills in preclinical procedures. All students must teach the Preclinical Endodontics Laboratory Course to the sophomore dental students in the Spring Semester of each year. First Year students must also attend all lectures. This course consists of 10 all-day sessions: approximately half of the time is lectures, seminars and demonstrations while the other half is devoted to the development of skills using laboratory exercises. -
ENDO 5103 - TOPICAL LITERATURE REVIEW [3-4 Credits]
The main purpose of this course is to aid the students in the development of an endodontic philosophy based on available research evidence. The students will also develop skill in the evaluation and interpretation of scientific articles. The students use this philosophy in the selection of procedures performed in the clinic. The dental literature offers the most accessible means for the practitioner to develop a philosophy and to update knowledge and skills. This course uses articles from the dental literature to present classical and current philosophies in selected subject areas. Development of skills in evaluating the literature encourages the student to continue this practice throughout his dental career. The knowledge and skills gained will serve the student well in all clinical procedures and in the successful completion of American Board of Endodontic examinations. Approximately 160 hours are scheduled for the presentation of this course. Classes meet for approximately 45 sessions of 3 1/2 hours each. Approximately 25-30 articles will be covered in each of the 40 topical sessions. -
ENDO 5104 - CLINICAL ENDODONTIC SEMINAR [1-2 Credits]
The purpose of this seminar is to provide a forum in which clinical experiences can be shared and in which discussion of clinical cases presented will benefit not only the presenter, but all in attendance. Student and faculty presentations of clinical cases will serve as the basis for discussions of diagnosis and treatment philosophies. Individual evaluation of student clinical performance with constructive criticism is also provided. Approximately 80 hours are scheduled for this course on a yearly basis. Seminars meet for 3-hour sessions. Other seminars with guest clinicians are usually added as they are arranged. -
ENDO 5105 - ENDODONTIC JOURNAL CLUB [1-2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to review the current literature for articles pertaining to endodontics. The articles reviewed are evaluated for placement in the Endodontic Literature Review. This allows the student to consider new ideas or information in relationship to classical and current endodontic philosophy. Updating the literature review course is extremely important if one is to keep up with the latest changes in endodontics. The process of reviewing and abstracting the current articles serves as a means of using the skills gained during literature review for comparing and analyzing recent work. There are 14 sessions, each 3 and 1/2 hours. During each session, each article reviewed will be evaluated for the following characteristics: 1) experimental design, materials and methods, and statistical evaluation; 2) reliability and validity of results; 3) relationship of results and conclusion; and 4) value to the literature topic, especially compared to articles already included in respective Literature Review Session. -
ENDO 5106 - CLINICAL ENDODONTICS [2-11 Credits]
The clinical emphasis is on developing proficiency with a single basic technique, although competence with alternative techniques is demanded. Clinical experience will include the complete scope of endodontic practice. Medically compromised patients, as well as healthy patients, are treated under appropriate supervision. The range of treatment includes emergency and diagnostic treatment; conservative and surgical therapy; vital and non-vital bleaching procedures; implants, replants, and root-extrusion techniques. A minimum of 300 clinical cases must be completed. These cases must demonstrate a clinically acceptable result. There must be a variety of treatment modalities. Cases are reviewed with all students monthly during Clinical Seminar. Grades are determined by the students’ progress in developing stated competencies and proficiencies and by progress toward completion of the required minimum number of cases. -
ENDO 5107 - ENDODONTIC RESEARCH [1-2 Credits]
An original laboratory, animal, or clinical research project must be completed during the 24-month program. This research must result in the production of a publishable manuscript. The results must also be presented in an oral presentation at LSUSD, or in any presentation format at a national meeting (AAE, IADR, etc.). Grades are determined by the students’ timely progress in completing the following research activities (appropriate to the research topic): 1) Formulate a research activity, 2) submit a written proposal, in proper format, to the LSUSD Student Research Committee, 3) revision and amendment of the proposal as necessary to receive approval and funding, 4) submit the proposal to the AAE Foundation for funding, 5) obtain Institutional Animal Care and Utilization Committee approval for studies using animal models, or Institutional Review Board approval for studies using human subjects, 6) conduct the research, 7) analyze the results, and 8) present the results in an oral presentation. -
ENDO 5405 - BASIC ENDODONTIC REVIEW [4 Credits]
This course is designed to review current philosophies and techniques of endodontic practice as presented in current textbooks, in order to give the students the opportunity to demonstrate their current endodontic clinical skills, and to allow the students the opportunity to modify their philosophies and techniques and improve their skills.
This course consists of 62 hours in 9 all-day sessions: 16.5 hours of didactic seminars, 42.5 hours of laboratory instruction, reviews, and exercises, and 3 hours of postgrad clinical case review seminar. The seminar sessions consist of a guided discussion of textbook reading assignments. The laboratory sessions guide the students through a self-assessment of their current endodontic techniques and introduce the student to experiences with new materials and techniques. The clinical case review seminar introduces the student to management of complex clinical cases. -
ENDO 5406 - TEACHING UNDERGRADUATE CLINIC [1-2 Credits]
Teaching allows consolidation of knowledge by requiring instant analysis and judgment in guiding pre-doctoral students in reviewing knowledge and rationale and in developing skills in clinical procedures. Second Year students must teach in the Junior Endodontic Clinic and in the Advanced Endodontic Elective Clinic for Seniors. The schedule for this assigned teaching responsibility is included in the Endodontic Postgraduate Schedule. Second Year students also participate in the teaching responsibilities of the Endodontic Department by consultation with students or faculty in other departments. This is done on a time-available basis, depending on student and faculty schedules. -
ENDO 9999 - EXAMINIATION ONLY [0 Credit]
EXAMINATION ONLY
General Dentistry Residency
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GDENT 5504 - PAIN CONTROL & SEDATION [2 Credits]
This course is intended to provide residents/graduate students with the knowledge prerequisite to the establishment of a dental environment where patients will be able to satisfactorily accept the necessary professional services. Patient evaluation and the psychological aspects of patient management will be presented, along with the modalities of local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and I.V. sedation. The techniques taught are designed to maintain intact the patient’s protective reflexes. The course is intended to provide only the didactic information necessary to safely administer these modalities; it is not designed as a substitute for the vital clinical experiences the residents/graduate students will receive in the other aspects of their training programs.
Humanities Elective
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HUMN 2000 - HUMANITIES ELECTIVE [3 Credits]
Interprofessional Education
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IPEC 281 - INTERPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (P/F) [2-30 Credits]
This course provides the opportunity for students in each of the schools of the LSUHSC to learn with and from each other in a team-based learning environment focused on patient care. This interprofessional education (IPE)-based course is fundamentally structured with the goals of learned respect between and among the health care professional students and, ultimately, improved patient care. Students will be introduced to concepts of interprofessional education and practice as prescribed by the Institute of Medicine and the Interprofessional Educational Collaborative. The course consists of lectures, case discussions, and student team collaboration through case presentations. Session topics address core interprofessional practice competencies including: values and ethics, scope of practice, professional roles and responsibilities, interprofessional communication and effective team dynamics. In addition, current issues in healthcare and the value of the interprofessional practice community will be discussed. Students will participate, as members of a health care team, in a variety of patient-centered case reviews focused on the child, adult and geriatric populations. The culmination of the course will be IPE rounds presentations of each student team case assessment given by each student team to a larger audience of health care professionals. The course is a Pass/Fail course and permission of the course director is required for enrollment.
Permission of the Dean required to register for Interprofessional Practice I.
Orthodontics
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ORTHO 5200 - ORTHODONTIC PRACTICUM & CLINIC [1-12 Credits]
Students matriculating in the curriculum gain experience with hands on treatment of patients in the clinic in order to see the results of various treatment modalities practiced by the clinical faculty. From their experiences, the students can determine which methods they feel most comfortable with in order to begin developing their own treatment methods to be used upon successful completion of the program. -
ORTHO 5201 - ORTHODONTIC SEMINAR [1-7 Credits]
Students matriculating in the curriculum gain experience with diagnosing malocclusions, establishing treatment objectives, and formulating treatment plans for individual cases presented in the seminar on a daily basis. The students present the case’s chief complaint, medical and dental histories, clinical exam findings, radiographic exam findings, cephalometric analyses, and diagnostic casts. Using an open format seminar the instructors draw on their own clinical experience to question the students about various aspects of the case being presented. This format offers a unique interaction and discussion between the students and faculty members present for the day. It is expected that with increased exposure to numerous methods of diagnosis, treatment planning, and biomechanical therapy, the students upon graduation have the skills necessary to successfully transition into an orthodontic practice. -
ORTHO 5202 - ADVANCED ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE [3 Credits]
The purpose of this technique course is to give the first year students an introduction to the materials and wire-bending skills used in treating patients with standard edgewise appliances (0° torque, 0° tip, and 0° rotation). The first year students “treat” cases on orthodontic typodonts to familiarize them with the appliances, instruments, and hand skills that will be used during the treatment of orthodontic patients in the LSU Postgraduate Orthodontic Clinic.
The course is taught in conjunction with the Biomechanics course (Ortho 5211) that gives the student an introduction to the principles and application of standard edgewise appliances. -
ORTHO 5203 - CEPHALOMETRICS [2 Credits]
The purpose of the course is to have the student acquire a working knowledge of Cephalometric Radiology and the ability to apply the information in diagnosing and treatment planning. Students learn the appropriate radiographic techniques, cranial anatomy, cephalometric landmarks, tracing techniques, select analyses with their interpretation and application, how to evaluate changes due to growth and/or treatment through superimpositions of serial radiograph tracings, to evaluate normal tooth formation and eruption, and various arch length analyses and their applications. -
ORTHO 5207 - ORTHODONTIC THEORY & DIAGNOSIS [2 Credits]
The faculty gives lectures and reading assignments on the history, theory, and techniques of edgewise orthodontic procedures. A component of the course includes laboratory wire bending. Soldering and detailed wire bending in a modified Tweed philosophy is taught. The students are expected to be proficient in these areas when the course is completed. -
ORTHO 5208 - PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION [2 Credits]
The course is designed to give the residents exposure to practice management techniques that will help them during their initial years in private practice. The course is customized on a yearly basis in order to address the needs of the individual graduates (e.g. - partnership vs. solo practice). -
ORTHO 5209 - JOURNAL CLUB [2 Credits]
The first and second year Journal Club is a sixteen-hour course, meeting every other week that involves lecture and seminar participation. Postdoctoral students have the opportunity to discuss the merits of clinical techniques and philosophies. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the classic and contemporary literature that has influenced orthodontics and to critically analyze the literature that they have read and will be exposed to. They are encouraged to consider the principals, described in valid literature, as foundations for the development of their clinical and philosophical protocols. -
ORTHO 5210 - RESEARCH [1-2 Credits]
Through the performance of a research project, the students must select a topic, perform a literature search, formulate an experimental design, collect the data and perform appropriate statistical analyses, interpret the results, and present the project (written and orally). All of these tasks give the student an appreciation for the effort necessary to produce quality research. Performing the project also assists the students in analyzing professional literature and approaching professional literature in an unbiased manner. -
ORTHO 5211 - BIOMECHANICS [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to give the first year students an introduction to the principles and applications used in treating patients with standard edgewise appliances (0? torque, 0? tip, and 0? rotation). Basic concepts of orthodontic mechanics are covered in this course in an effort to give the student the foundation to draw upon for the diagnosing, treatment planning, and treatment of cases. The course is taught in conjunction with the Advanced Orthodontic Technique course (Ortho 5202) in which the first year students “treat” cases on orthodontic typodonts. The Advanced Orthodontic Technique course familiarizes the students with the appliances, instruments, and hand skills that will be used during the treatment of orthodontic patients in the LSU Postgraduate Orthodontic Clinic. -
ORTHO 5213 - CRANIOFACIAL MORPHOGENESIS [1-2 Credits]
Legacy Course: ORTHO5213002 – CRANIOFACIAL MORPHOGENESIS -
ORTHO 5214 - SURGICAL ORTHODONTICS [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to relate the specialties of Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in regard to the combined therapy required for treating dentofacial deformities. The emphasis will be on diagnosis and treatment planning from a team approach. The rationale for this course is based upon the need for the proper diagnosis of dentofacial deformities, the need for both dental specialties (Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) to be aware of what each can do to correct these deformities, and the need for coordination of treatment planning for the proper execution of therapy. -
ORTHO 5217 - CASE ANALYSIS [2 Credits]
The course is divided into three main sections: 1) guidance of eruption, 2) approach to early treatment, and 3) evaluation of long-term post-treatment results. The lecture course is designed to aid the students to gain a better understanding what can be done to alleviate problems later in dental development with appropriate action in the mixed dentition. The discussion about possible intervention includes observing the development of the dentition clinically and radiographically, when to extract deciduous teeth and the reasoning for these extractions, and when to begin biomechanical therapy in the mixed dentition and the reasoning for initiating early treatment. In addition the course reviews cases that have been followed up after at least ten years post-treatment with complete orthodontic records. Discussion includes observation of dental, facial, and cephalometric changes that occur with maturation of the individual and includes problems encountered in retention -
ORTHO 5219 - ADVANCED ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE II [2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to enhance the materials introduced in the Advanced Orthodontic Techniques course (Ortho 5202) and in the Seminar course (Ortho 5201) with additional information on different orthodontic treatment philosophies and biomechanical principles including: Tweed mechanics, Roth mechanics, MBT mechanics, and Surgical Orthodontic mechanics. Students will integrate the gnathological (occlusion) principles into orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning for each of these principles. The treatment mechanics for each discipline will be incorporated into the respective treatment philosophy. Students will familiarize themselves with the cephalometric analyses, software applications and instruments used in each of the philosophies. -
ORTHO 5220 - ADVANCED ORTHODONTIC LABORATORY [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to instruct the students in the fabrication, adjustment, and utilization of numerous orthodontic appliances (fixed and removable) used during orthodontic treatment to maintain space, control harmful habits, facilitate orthodontic treatment (interceptive, partial, or comprehensive) and to assist in maintaining alignment and fit of the dentition after completion of active orthodontic treatment. -
ORTHO 5221 - TEAM MANAGEMENT OF ORAL FACIAL ANOMALIES [1-2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to introduce postgraduate dental residents to the professional management of patient with oral-facial and speech problems. Lecturers will discuss: a)orthodontic management, b) embryology of the oral facial complex, c) speech physiology and pathology, d) surgical management of hard and soft tissue, e) neonatology considerations, f)genetic considerations, g) prosthodontic management, and h) otorhinolaryngologic considerations. -
ORTHO 5222 - AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS PREPARATION COURSE [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to facilitate the reisdents’ navigation of the process to pursue certification withe the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) The ABO is the only recognized Speciality Board of the the Specialty ofOrthodnotics. Residents are curently required to chalange the written exam prior to graduation. The Journal Club course (Ortho 5409) is designed to give residents a review of the literature suggested by the ABO in preparing for that exam. This Prep is designed to review for the residents the pathways outlined by the ABO in order to successfully achieve Board certification via the clinical exam process.These pathways were first introduced in the Advanced Orthodonc 2 cours (Ortho 5219) The current course is also designed to help students identify cases they are treating that may be suitable to present to the ABO during the clinical examination after graduation. Additionally, the course will utilize a Mock Board exam where students present cases to Board Certified alumni in an effort to simulate the ABO clinical exam setting better preparing the residents for the exam itself. -
ORTHO 9999 - EXAM ONLY [0 Credit]
Pedodontics
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PEDO 5300 - ADVANCED PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY RESEARCH [1-2 Credits]
All postgraduate students in Pediatric Dentistry are required to complete a research project pertinent to the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. The student is allocated time on a weekly basis to develop and pursue the research project. The student is encouraged to have scheduled meetings with the course director and other faculty to evaluate progress and develop new ideas or strategies. A list of research done by former residents is available in the program manual. The research may involve surveys, laboratory studies, clinical observational studies, animal experimental models or human subjects studies. -
PEDO 5301 - DENTAL PEDIATRICS [1 Credit]
The practice of Pediatric Dentistry requires collaboration and consultation with various other medical specialties. Pediatricians from various specialties are scheduled to lecture to the residents during seminar on various topics in pediatrics, such as endocrinology, cardiology, hematology & oncology, pulmonology, ENT, etc. -
PEDO 5304 - CASE ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING [1-2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to provide the pediatric dentistry postgraduate student with experience and discipline in thorough case work-up, case analysis and oral presentation. A basis is provided in this seminar format for stimulating discussion for pediatric dentistry concepts as they relate to the practical aspects of providing treatment. A further benefit of this course is to promote the sharing of ideas and substantiated opinions of diagnosis and treatment among faculty as well as other residents. Each postgraduate student makes an oral presentation of a particular case that he/ she has been involved with and has completed dental treatment in a prescribed format (data gathering, prioritized treatment plan and risk/ benefits/ alternatives). -
PEDO 5307 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY [5-10 Credits]
The general objective of this course is to provide the first and second year postgraduate student with experience in treating children with varied social and medical problems. Through careful supervision, the student should become competent in clinical activities such as complex restorations, space management, orthodontic records, management of trauma to the orofacial complex and the provision of restorative dentistry utilizing conscious sedation. Clinical pediatric dentistry provides the postgraduate student with opportunities to diagnose and treat oral disease and anomalies and traumatic injuries to the dentition. -
PEDO 5308 - ADVANCE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SEMINAR [2-5 Credits]
The objective of this course is to review the significant literature in pediatric dentistry. It is the fundamental didactic experience for the pediatric dentistry resident over the two year program. The first year and second year residents meet separately for most literature review seminars. Topics will be covered in both years with the reading lists changing each year so as to not duplicate readings. The residents will meet together to have case presentations and sedation chart review prior to splitting up for literature review seminars. -
PEDO 5310 - MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT [2 Credits]
This course provides the Pediatric Dentistry students instruction in orthodontics so that they can recognize, describe, classify, and differentiate occlusal problems in children. The primary objective is to observe, record, and collate the various findings in order to make an accurate diagnosis. The Orthodontic experience includes 12 two-hour seminar sessions as well as 75 half days of clinical experience providing orthodontic care for patients under the guidance of the orthodontic faculty. -
PEDO 5314 - PEDIATRIC ROTATION OCHSNER HOSPITAL CHILDREN [1-2 Credits]
The postgraduate student is assigned for four weeks of Pediatrics rotation at Ochsner Hospital Children. During this assignment he/she will accompany the hospital pediatric staff on ward rounds as well as participate in pediatric outpatient clinics of pulmonology, ENT, neurology, hematology & oncology, radiology and cardiology. The postgraduate student is responsible to the department of Pediatrics at a level similar to a fourth year medical student. -
PEDO 5315 - GENERAL ANESTHESIA ROTATION CHNO [0 Credit]
Legacy Course: PEDO 5315001 – GENERAL ANESTHESIA ROTATION CHNO
Periodontics
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PERIO 5404 - RESEARCH [1-2 Credits]
A seminar course during which postgraduate students review assigned readings, develop abstracts, and present and discuss the articles. Comprehensive Basic Science and Clinical Science reading lists are developed by the program director. A trimester system is used to allow all topics to be discussed twice during the three year program. The course is taken each Fall and Spring semester by all students. Two credit hours are earned each session. -
PERIO 5408 - LITERATURE REVIEW SEMINAR [4 Credits]
A seminar course during which postgraduate students review assigned readings, develop abstracts, and present and discuss the articles. Comprehensive Basic Science and Clinical Science reading lists are developed by the program director. A trimester system is used to allow all topics to be discussed twice during the three year program. The course is taken each Fall and Spring semester by all students. Two credit hours are earned each session. -
PERIO 5409 - PERIODONTIC CLINIC [5-11 Credits]
Supervised treatment of patients. Students learn diagnosis and evaluation techniques, determine etiology and prognosis, develop treatment plans (periodontal and overall), perform therapy, and develop maintenance schedules for patients with a variety of periodontal and dental implants needs. Clinic sessions and treatment plans are supervised by full and part-time faculty. One credit is earned each summer semester and two credits every Fall and Spring semester during the three year program. -
PERIO 5410 - ADVANCED PERIODONTAL CONCEPTS [2 Credits]
This seminar course familiarizes the postgraduate students with advanced concepts in the science and art of clinical periodontics through intense study of textbooks and by means of clinical demonstrations. -
PERIO 5411 - JOURNAL CLUB [1-3 Credits]
A seminar course that reviews and discusses current periodontal and dental implant literature. Reading assignments from recent publications are abstracted and discussed, and compared with concepts discussed in PERIO 5408. -
PERIO 5412 - GRADUATE TEACHING [1-2 Credits]
Second and third year postgraduate students gain experience in teaching dental and dental hygiene students. This involves both clinic and didactic instruction developed under faculty supervision. One credit each is earned at the end of the second and third years of the program. -
PERIO 5413 - CASE PRESENTATION SEMINAR [0-3 Credits]
Postgraduate students present cases they have treated that include at least one surgery. A complete write up is developed, and clinical and radiographic images are presented to other students and faculty. Discussion of the case follows with the student explaining the diagnosis, etiology, treatment plan, and treatment. -
PERIO 5414 - ADVANCED DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY [1 Credit]
The literature review will include the classical papers, the most updated ones and the newest systematic review to support the discussion of each topic. For each seminar one year group of residents will be assigned a topic. The group will work together to gather all necessary literature and prepare a PowerPoint presentation that will be presented by one of the residents to the whole group of residents and attending faculty. Presentation of the assigned topic will take 2 hours and the discussion will be during that time frame. -
PERIO 5415 - HOSPITAL PERIODONTICS [1 Credit]
Clinical rotations through various hospital settings to gain experience in treating patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical problems. One credit is earned on completion of a satisfactory number of supervised cases. -
PERIO 5417 - PERIODONTAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT MANAGEMENT COURSE [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course to teach second and third year periodontics residents all aspects of management of a periodontal practice and ethical practice of periodontics. All possible aspects for a career in periodontics will be covered including but not limited to group practice set up, traditional practice set up etc. Additionally, communication skills with patients and health professionals will be taught to enhance human relations with doctor-doctor, doctor - patient, doctor-staff, doctor-publiccommunications etc. All options of private practice acquisitions will be covered including but not limited to associateship, new practice, etc. Finally, reimbursement models will be reviewed such as PPO, HMO, financing options etc. as well as marketing strategies. It is extremely important for an upcoming periodontist to receive information on the topic of practice management, ethics of periodontal practice and options of private practice acquisitions. Residents, can thus be prepared to meet the demands of their profession as soon as they complete the residency program. -
PERIO 5423 - PERIODONTAL MICROSURGICAL TRAINING [1 Credit]
This course is designed with the specific intent of providing intensive, individual one on one instruction in microsurgical and basic surgical techniques to all Periodontics residents and faculty.
Prosthodontics
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PROS 5501 - TMJ ROTATION [12 Credits]
Legacy Course: PROS 5501001 – TMJ ROTATION -
PROS 5502 - PROSTHODONTIC LITERATURE REVIEW [3 Credits]
This bibliography is divided into four main sections. (A) Complete Removable Prosthodontics; (B) Fixed Prosthodontics; (C) Partial Removable Prosthodontics; (D) Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. This divides Prosthodontics for systematic study. In actuality, all the sections are applicable during every clinical eventuality. It is hoped that the students will, with experience, recognize and use this comprehensive knowledge and approach in their practice. -
PROS 5503 - PROSTHODONTIC TREATMENT PLANNING SEMINAR [3 Credits]
All postgraduate students, on a rotational basis, will conduct Treatment Planning Seminars. The general format will consist of presentation of data; review of the clinical situation by means of patient analysis, copies of the periodontal charting, projected Kodachrome slides and radiographs, and study casts (mounting optional); detailed diagnosis; enumeration of etiologic factors; and a comprehensive and detailed treatment plan. If treatment has commenced, procedures and results to date shall be presented both verbally and with visual aids. -
PROS 5504 - PROSTHODONTIC JOURNAL CLUB [1 Credit]
The students are responsible for articles appearing in the prior months or next most recent issues of the assigned periodicals that are pertinent to the sciences, art and practice of prosthodontics. Each student will legibly abstract the selected articles on one side only of 5 X 8 index cards, and will submit these cards to the postgraduate secretary on the Tuesday preceding the seminar for collation, duplication, and distribution to the other participants. Submission of abstracts of articles not assigned, but felt to be of interest of the group, is encouraged. -
PROS 5506 - CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF MANDIBULAR LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION [1-2 Credits]
Clinical management of locomotor system dysfunction is presented in the traditional lecture format. TMJ diagnosis and conservative treatment techniques are presented to a variety of dental specialty residents. Current views of pain management for Temporomandibular Disorder problems are discussed. Various types of occlusal stent therapies and their proper use are presented. -
PROS 5507 - PERIODONTIAL-PROSTHESIS [1 Credit]
The purpose of these seminars is to discuss the treatment of the severely periodontally involved patient and present the basic principle of prosthodontics in the treatment thereof. Current concepts, techniques and theories will be studied based on all scientific and clinical evidence available. Further, a review of the literature will be coordinated through the seminars. -
PROS 5511 - PROSTHODONTIC PRACTICUM [2-12 Credits]
During the time spent by the dental student in pre-clinical and clinical removable prosthodontics, the majority of effort is directed towards learning a specific technique or philosophy in the fabrication of both removable partial and complete dentures. The time allotted during those courses precludes the exposure of the student to other techniques. The student should be given the opportunity for reinforcement in these techniques. -
PROS 5514 - PRINCIPLES OF PROSTHODONTICS [3 Credits]
Students from various backgrounds need to be introduced to specific philosophies and techniques which will be taught during their program. This course will allow the student to be reevaluated as to his strengths in prosthodontics and gain insight into techniques required in specialized cases, i.e., articulators, occlusion and mandibular movements, dental implants and various aspects of esthetics. -
PROS 5516 - RESEARCH [1-2 Credits]
The students will perform a research project through selecting a topic performing a literature search, formulating an experimental design, collecting data, and performing appropriate statistical analysis, interpreting the results, and presenting the research both orally and written. The research will give the student an appreciation of the effort needed to produce quality research. In addition the research will assist the student in analyzing scientific and professional literature -
PROS 5517 - CONJOINT TREATMENT PLANNING [1-2 Credits]
This course will be presented in the group seminar format. The course will be scheduled irregularly as treatment plans evolve. It consists of patient case presentations of patients both finished and in treatment. All disciplines of and dental specialties are invited to present problem, routine, and board exam patients.
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