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Dentistry |
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DENT 3125 - Differential Diagnosis of Oral Lesions [20 Hours]
This course is designed for students to apply the knowledge that they previously gained in oral pathology to clinical situations. Cases are presented in a problem-solving format that is designed to simulate closely clinical settings. The course emphasizes developing and refining the diagnostic skills of the dental student by correlation of clinical, radiographic, and pathologic features. The course also examines current concepts in the etiology, pathogenesis, management, and prognosis of oral abnormalities.
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DENT 3126 - Pre-Clinical Esthetics [26 Hours]
This course will provide the student with the theoretical and practical knowledge for using the various types of adhesive systems and resin cements (chemical, dual and light-cured), in a step-by-step procedure, while preparing and bonding composite inlays, ceramic veneers and ceramic crowns. The course will provide a unified philosophy and define the standard procedures for students and faculty for bonding indirect restorations, leading to a unified teaching philosophy between the three departments involved in bonding procedures. It will provide the necessary continuity from the second to the fourth year Esthetic Clinic. In addition, sessions on bleaching will provide the students with the theoretical and practical knowledge for this conservative procedure (A multidisciplinary faculty from the departments of Comprehensive Dentistry, Comprehensive Dentistry and prosthodontics will teach this course.)
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DENT 3128 - Dental Grand Rounds III [30 Hours]
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.
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DENT 4101 - Comprehensive Care Dentistry [987 Hours]
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 - Senior Intermediate Periodontics [40 Hours]
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)
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DENT 4103 - Professional Development IV [56 Hours]
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)
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DENT 4104 - Pain Control III [18 Hours]
Basic considerations in general anesthesia are presented to introduce the student to theories, techniques and principles for the dental patient. The routine course of patient treatment, beginning with admission to the hospital and pre-operative evaluation, the preparation of the patient for a general anesthetic, the operation and follow-up care will be presented. This course covers most alternative measures of pain control including hypnosis, acupuncture, TENS, newer techniques in local anesthesia and others. This course allows the students to perform cricothyrotomies and I.M. injections on cadavers and also includes a summary of medical emergencies in the dental office. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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DENT 4105 - Senior Endodontics Lecture [16 Hours]
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)
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DENT 4106 - TMJ Clinic Rotation [12 Hours]
The fourth-year dental student attends three clinical sessions in the LSU TMJ Clinic where he/she participates actively in the evaluation and management of temporomandibular disorders. (Department of Prosthodontics)
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DENT 4107 - Rural Practice Rotation [136 Hours]
Students spend approximately 125 hours in federally qualified health care clinic in Independence, La.; at the Huey P. Long Hospital in Alexandria, La. and also spend time at the Lafayette Community Health Center in Lafayette, La. These experiences provide an excellent opportunity for students to expand their exposure to preventive, restorative, and oral-surgery experiences in a rural clinic environment. The course is designed to introduce students to the provision of health care services in Louisiana communities with underserved, high-need populations. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry)
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DENT 4108 - Advanced Treatment Planning Seminar [40 Hours]
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)
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DENT 4112 - Dental Grand Rounds IV [30 Hours]
This course differs from Grand Rounds III by which fourth-year students are now expected to critically think and apply knowledge gained throughout the whole dental education experience. Grading for this class will bee Pass/Fail and assesses by the students ability to successfully complete and present two case presentations to faculty and peers.
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DENT 4113 - Senior Endodontic Clinic [26 Hours]
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 and fourth year clinical experiences.
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Dentistry (Advanced Education) |
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DENT 5510 - Advanced Topics in Oral Biology and Dentistry
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.
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DENT 5511 - Comprehensive Pain Management
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.
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Dentistry (Selectives) |
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DENT 4131 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery [30 Hours]
Students will participate in staff OMS cases at clinic, private hospital, and rounds for one-week period.
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DENT 4135 - Advanced Endodontics [39 Hours]
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.
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DENT 4139 - Teaching Selective [1-100 Hours]
The 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 (Dr. Andrieu), 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. Students will be evaluated by the selected faculty mentor(s) on a ‘pass’ (successful) or ‘fail’ (unsuccessful) basis. Teaching credit will be given for course/lecture/tutoring/program preparation as well as for the time spent delivering the prepared material.
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DENT 4142 - Oral Surgery Implant Observation [32 Hours]
Students will observe patients being treated in various stages of implant treatment. Students will also be introducing training using the iCAT and other methods to treatment plan multiple type cases. This course will take place in the private office of Drs. Block.
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DENT 4145 - Senior Pediatric Dentistry [32 Hours]
This course consists of a week-long rotation through the LSU Pediatric Dentistry Clinic and the LSU Dental Clinic at Children’s Hospital and the New Orleans Adolescent Hospital. 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.
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DENT 4150 - Honors in Research Program [1-100 Hours]
It is the primary purpose of this course to expose students to hands-on research and to acquaint them with the use of scientific methods and techniques. This course also will expose the students to the critical evaluation of research publications and provide them with the skills to write and prepare scientific publications and research proposals. In order to promote the retention of students as future faculty it is important to expose these students to the non-clinical aspects of dental research. This exposure requires the one-on-one exposure to existing faculty, and instruction in research design and methodologies. (Minimum for eligibility for Research Honors designation: 150 clock hours over a three-year Period).
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DENT 4151 - Principles of Management and Business Ethics [12 Hours]
Students will be presented with the foundational knowledge to manage a dental practice. The course will cover topics including theories of management and leadership; managing patients; theories of motivation, staff development and training; appraising and rewarding performance; conflict resolution and business ethics. Class meetings will include active learning exercises to stress the points of lectures.
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DENT 4156 - Introduction to Minor Tooth Program [8 Hours]
This course will introduce a method of treating minor mal-alignment of teeth using clear aligners. Students will develop an understanding of the rationale behind tooth movement. Principles of treatment planning, cosmetic tooth reshaping, and lab processes involved in minor tooth movement will be discussed. Lab activities will reinforce the concepts taught. This course will be taught in one day consisting of 4 hours of lecture followed by a 4 hour laboratory session.
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DENT 4157 - Alternative Techniques for Complete Dentures [20 Hours]
Students will make a complete denture using multiple techniques which differ from those taught in the school clinics. Impressions will be made by using the Massad and Accudent techniques. Jaw relations will be recorded with a central bearing device and intra-oral tracings. Wax Trial dentures eill be made with various anterior tooth arrangements that differ from the standard setup and students will process the dentures that they make. In order to take the course, students must prove achievement in removable prosthodontics and have completed their senior competency examination.
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DENT 4158 - Laboratory Procedures-Selective for Senior dental students [40 Hours]
This selective will provide senior dental students with an opportunity to fabricate a restoration (fixed or removable prosthesis) of their choice from their own assigned patients. Students will be responsible for every aspect of the laboratory procedure from pouring of impressions to delivery of the fabricated restoration. Students will be helped and supervised by Central Laboratory Services faculty members for their laboratory procedures.
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DENT 4160 - Honors in Teaching Program [1-100 Hours]
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.
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DENT 4180 - Special Topics in Dentistry [1-100 Hours]
Lecture/Laboratory/Preclinical/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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course requires written consent by the course director.
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INTER 281 - Interprofessional Education Selective [30 Hours]
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 the concepts of interprofessional education and practice as prescribed by the Institute of Medicine and the Interprofessional Education 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 alarger audience of health care professionals. Prerequisite: The course is a Pass/Fail course and permission of the course director is required for enrollment. Students will receive money towards production for this course (amount to be determined)
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Dermatology |
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DERM 200 - Dermatology [18 Hours]
This course serves as an introduction to clinical dermatology during the sophomore year. The clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis of various dermatologic disorders are covered.
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DERM 420 - Dermatology Clinical [152 Hours]
This course is designed for 4th year students and is an in depth rotation with clinics, didactics, and exposure to various dermatologic procedures and subspecialties.
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DERM 499 - Dermatology Out-of-State Elective [152 Hours]
This elective is the same as DERM 420 at LSUHSC
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Dental Hygiene |
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DHY 3101 - Gross Anatomy [2 Credits]
A lecture course to orient the student toward an understanding of the anatomical make-up and integral relationships of the human body and its parts. Particular emphasis is placed on head and neck anatomy. A systematic study is followed by a regional approach to each of the body areas so that the systems are studied in relation to one another.
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DHY 3102 - Morphology and Occlusion [2 Credits]
A lecture and laboratory course involving a detailed study of the anatomy of the teeth, individually and collectively. Information about the anatomical and embryonic differences between individual teeth, developmental disturbances involving the teeth, root structure anomalies, the physiology of mandibular movement, and an introduction to occlusion are integral parts of the course. Students gain laboratory exposure to the individual teeth through drawings of the entire tooth.
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DHY 3103 - Fundamentals of Dental Radiology [2 Credits]
This is an introductory course in dental radiology that includes didactic instruction in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation hygiene, and radiographic and processing techniques. This course also includes an introduction to the radiological interpretation of normal anatomy, caries, periodontal disease and periapical disease. The student receives supervision in taking digital intra- and extra-oral radiographs on mannequins, as well as patients. Specific requirements on occlusal, Panorex, and complete series of X-rays must be met.
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DHY 3104 - Oral Diagnosis [1 Credit]
An introductory course in diagnosis of normal and pathological conditions of the oral cavity using didactic and clinical instruction. The course includes patient medical history, normal anatomy, general appraisal, soft-tissue examination, charting procedures and the use of appropriate laboratory techniques and other diagnostic aids. The clinical aspect utilizes the application of diagnostic techniques as they apply individually and to each other.
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DHY 3105 - Pre-clinic [5 Credits]
A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the fundamentals necessary in preparation for the clinical experience in dental hygiene. Information on the dental/dental hygiene profession, prophylaxis techniques, clinical procedure, patient management, and oral health education is an integral part of the course. Experience that can be applied to the oral cavity is obtained through instrumentation procedures on mannequins.
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DHY 3106 - Infectious Disease Control [1 Credit]
An introductory course that provides instruction in blood-borne infections such as AIDS and hepatitis. The epidemiology and prevention of these diseases and a complete infection control policy is presented in order that the student may function properly in a dental setting. Federal, state, OSHA and LSUHSC policies concerning legal issues are discussed.
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DHY 3107 - Overview of the Dental Profession [1 Credit]
An introductory course designed to introduce students to the various disciplines in dentistry. An overview of the dental specialties dental nomenclature is strongly emphasized.
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DHY 3108 - Professional Development I [1 Credit]
An introductory course designed to introduce the role of the student as a member of the LSU School of Dentistry and the dental hygiene program. This lecture/seminar course introduces the philosophical concepts of ethics and moral reasoning. Human behavior principles are shared which create an awareness of the issues presented by a culturally diverse student/faculty/patient population. This course also introduces the students to aspects of professional development, such as involvement in professional organizations, and the future of dental hygiene.
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DHY 3201 - Microbiology [3 Credits]
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of bacteriology, mycology, virology and immunology with special emphasis on how they relate to the microbial flora of the oral cavity and to oral disease. Methods of sterilization and disinfection are stressed along with their application to the prevention of cross contamination in the dental office.
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DHY 3202 - General and Oral Physiology [2 Credits]
An introductory course that presents a general survey of the basic physiological principles underlying the function of the different organ systems of the human body, including the central and peripheral nervous system, neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems. The influence of each of these systems on the oral cavity is presented as a separate group of lectures. Lectures are supplemented by slides and videotaped demonstrations.
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DHY 3203 - Histology [3 Credits]
An introductory course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the microscopic anatomy of the human body. Functional topics and embryological development are integrated with histology in the lectures. The course is roughly divided into thirds. The first third of the course is devoted to the study of cell biology and the organization of basic tissues. The second portion deals with histology of selected systems. The final third is concerned with detailed development and histology of the oral cavity and teeth. Lectures are supplemented with photographic slides to enhance the students’ appreciation of microscopic anatomy.
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DHY 3204 - Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention [2 Credits]
This is an introductory course that presents the etiology and steps in the prevention of dental diseases. Philosophies of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are discussed. The development and maintenance of dental disease programs are addressed as they relate to communicating with, educating and motivating patients.
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DHY 3205 - Introductory Clinic [3 Credits]
A clinical course that applies techniques, procedures and information presented in Pre-Clinic. The course consists of the clinical treatment of patients for prophylaxis, in varying degrees of difficulty, complete series of X-rays, fluoride treatments, and oral health instruction. The course is supplemented by scheduled seminars on root planing, special patients, use of power scalers, auxiliary health aids, and laboratory diagnostic tests used in dental practice.
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DHY 3206 - Radiographic Interpretation [1 Credit]
This is a comprehensive course in radiographic interpretation of normal anatomy, anomalies, caries, periapical lesions, periodontal disease, cysts, trauma and various pathological lesions of the jaws and associated structures.
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DHY 3208 - Professional Development II [1 Credit]
This course is a continuation in the development of the student as an oral health care professional. It is designed to facilitate communication concepts and skills, and includes exercises in practical application with the dental patient, and other dental professionals. The student is made aware of the various barriers to successful communication by exposure to concepts of culture, verbal and non-verbal language, and group dynamics. Principles of human behavior affecting the dental hygienist’s relationship with co-workers and patients, the influence of personality types on interpersonal relations, motivation of patients to proper oral health will also be addressed. Students will also be introduced to a Professional Codes of Ethics and further study in ethics as it relates to patient care.
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DHY 3210 - Pain Control IIA [2 Credits]
One of 2 courses designed to prepare the student for the management of pain, anxiety, and medical emergencies in the dental practice. This course includes the majority of the LSUSD material pertaining to management of medical emergencies. Didactic and clinical instruction in the use of nitrous-oxide analgesia is included in order to qualify the student for the clinical use of this pain-control modality.
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DHY 4101 - Pharmacology [2 Credits]
This course consists of a series of lectures, conferences, and demonstrations emphasizing the pharmaco-dynamics of drug action. This includes modes of administration, mechanisms of action, biotransformation, excretion, drug interactions, and side effects. Special considerations are given to those drugs relevant to the practice of dentistry.
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DHY 4102 - General and Oral Pathology I [3 Credits]
This course educates students regarding the pathologic basis for systemic and oral disease. It includes a consideration of basic principles of pathology as well as specific disease processes. The definition, epidemiology, distribution, morphology, symptoms, etiology, treatment, and prognosis of each disease process are studied. Emphasis is placed on oral, and head and neck pathology.
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DHY 4103 - Clinical Nutrition [2 Credits]
This course consists of techniques for diet assessment, nutritional counseling and patient management. It is designed to increase the student’s skill in developing a comprehensive disease program to treat individual patients. The course format is a combination of lectures, presentation of abstracts, and discussion of current nutritional issues.
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DHY 4104 - Periodontics [2 Credits]
This is a fundamental lecture course in periodontics with emphasis on a basic understanding of the normal and diseased states of the periodontium. An orientation to the concepts of periodontal examination, charting, diagnosis, treatment planning, root planing, soft-tissue curettage, and other surgical therapeutic techniques is presented.
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DHY 4105 - Intermediate Clinic [3 Credits]
This is a continuation of clinical treatment of patients from Introductory Clinic with the addition of impressions, study casts, root planing, and limited local-anesthesia experiences. Scheduled seminars are held to review clinical procedures. Students are assigned to selected departments within the school as well as extramural clinics for observation and participation.
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DHY 4106 - Dental Materials [1 Credit]
This course provides a working knowledge of metallurgy, ceramics and polymer science. Specific restorative and dental-laboratory products are presented, and their proper manipulation is described. Laboratory sessions involve experience in handling these materials.
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DHY 4107 - Internal Medicine [1 Credit]
This course presents basic principles of medicine as they relate to patients receiving local anesthesia for dental treatment. Emphasis is on understanding disease processes and medical or pharmacologic treatment of the diseases, rather than on diagnosis of disease. Dental -treatment concerns and anesthesia modifications for patients with diseases such as hypertension, asthma, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, and end-stage renal disease are covered. The interrelationship of medicine and dentistry is stressed.
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DHY 4108 - Dental Public Health I [1 Credit]
This course presents the principles of basic public-health mechanisms of epidemiology, disease measurement, including dental indices, and public-health program planning. It introduces scientific methodology and the use of its attendant statistics, i.e., sample selection, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, tests of significance and correlation coefficients.
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DHY 4110 - Pain Control I [2 Credits]
A lecture course designed to develop an understanding and knowledge of the various techniques of local anesthesia. The course includes the landmarks and relationships of the anatomical structures involved, the chemistry and pharmacology of the local anesthetic solutions, pre-anesthetic evaluation, and the management of complications and emergencies of local anesthesia. A laboratory/clinical session follows the didactic phase. Competence in administering local anesthesia is evaluated in the intermediate and advanced dental hygiene clinical courses.
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DHY 4203 - Practice Management [2 Credits]
The course is the final professional development course. It is designed to facilitate the transition from student to dental hygiene clinician in a private dental practice. Topics included, but not limited to the use of technology, recall systems, scheduling of patients, maintaining the appointment book, ordering supplies and equipment, and studying state laws and ethics. Students will also be given methods to solve an ethical dilemma as it relates to dental practice. An integral part of the course includes preparation for employment search.
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DHY 4204 - Interdisciplinary Principles for Dental Hygiene Practice [2 Credits]
This course integrates the various disciplines taught in the dental hygiene curriculum. It consists of guest lecturers and case-based exercises.
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DHY 4205 - Advanced Clinic [4 Credits]
This course is a continuation of clinical treatment from Intermediate Clinic with the additional application of duties including sulcular irrigation, tobacco cessation counseling, and pit and fissure sealants. Students have specific local anesthesia requirements. Students are assigned to selected departments within the school, as well as extramural clinics for observation and participation.
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DHY 4206 - Advanced Clinic Seminars [2 Credits]
This course incorporates the literature with the didactic and clinical applications of dental-hygiene care. It promotes the student’s understanding of the latest trends and newest technologies in comprehensive dental care.
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DHY 4208 - Dental Public Health II [2 Credits]
This course is a continuation of public health issues from Dental Public Health I with a focus on the role of the practicing hygienist in the health ecology of the United States, exploring social issues, consumerism, legislation, alternative systems of health care and other issues. The students are afforded the opportunity for a wide variety of extramural experiences, both observation and participation.
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DHY 4209 - Statistical Evaluation of Dental Literature [2 Credits]
This course provides guided direction and practice in reading and interpreting dental literature to enable the student to evaluate critically the reported findings of research studies. It offers a review of current dental hygiene and periodontal literature to provide the basis for understanding current philosophies of theory.
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Dental Laboratory Technology |
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DLT 2101 - Dental Morphology [4 Credits]
This course is designed to teach the student tooth anatomy along with some relationship to oral anatomy. The course introduces the student to dental language and terminology. This is a technical science, which requires carving and wax build-up techniques. The student is taught the value of tooth anatomy as applied to good esthetics and function in dental restoration.
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DLT 2101 - Dental Morphology [4 Credits]
This course is designed to teach the student tooth anatomy along with some relationship to oral anatomy. The course introduces the student to dental language and terminology. This is a technical science, which requires carving and wax build-up techniques. The student is taught the value of tooth anatomy as applied to good esthetics and function in dental restoration.
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DLT 2102 - Fixed Prosthodontics I [2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with various requirements for restoring lost tooth structures in the laboratory using techniques and materials as prescribed by the dentist. The dental technician must be able to understand the use of dies and casts in fixed procedures. The student must be able to reproduce lost structures and fabricate a finished product using metals and plastics. This course will employ a combination of both lecture and laboratory sessions aimed at providing the student with skills needed to operate effectively in this vital area of dental technology.
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DLT 2102 - Fixed Prosthodontics I [2 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with various requirements for restoring lost tooth structures in the laboratory using techniques and materials as prescribed by the dentist. The dental technician must be able to understand the use of dies and casts in fixed procedures. The student must be able to reproduce lost structures and fabricate a finished product using metals and plastics. This course will employ a combination of both lecture and laboratory sessions aimed at providing the student with skills needed to operate effectively in this vital area of dental technology.
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DLT 2103 - Fundamentals of Dental Laboratory Technology [2 Credits]
This course is designed to give the first-year student the early steps in laboratory procedures. The student will learn model pouring, custom tray making, occlusion rims, mounting casts on articulators, all leading to setting teeth. This course has both lecture and laboratory and is planned to lead the student into the second semester of denture construction. Fixed and removable prosthodontic preparatory procedures are also taught in this course.
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DLT 2104 - Fundamentals of Occlusion I [3 Credits]
This lecture laboratory course is designed to provide the student a comprehensive study of theory and practice in occlusal rehabilitation. A primary concern of the dental technologist is the restoration of the occlusal surfaces of teeth of opposing arches together in such a manner that they still function to preserve the health of the masticatory system. The student will study the dynamics of mandibular movement and its effect on tooth form. Principles of articulation and instrumentation will be presented to enable the student to simulate mandibular movements on an articulator. Occlusal restorations will be fabricated in wax on a semi adjustable articulator, according to functional criteria.
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DLT 2104 - Fundamentals of Occlusion I [3 Credits]
This lecture laboratory course is designed to provide the student a comprehensive study of theory and practice in occlusal rehabilitation. A primary concern of the dental technologist is the restoration of the occlusal surfaces of teeth of opposing arches together in such a manner that they still function to preserve the health of the masticatory system. The student will study the dynamics of mandibular movement and its effect on tooth form. Principles of articulation and instrumentation will be presented to enable the student to simulate mandibular movements on an articulator. Occlusal restorations will be fabricated in wax on a semi adjustable articulator, according to functional criteria.
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DLT 2106 - Infectious Disease Control [1 Credit]
This is an introductory course providing instructions in blood-borne infections–AIDS and hepatitis. The epidemiology and prevention of these diseases are presented, and a complete infection control policy is presented and discussed in order that the student may function properly in a dental setting. Federal, state, OSHA and medical-center policy concerning legal issues will also be discussed.
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DLT 2106 - Infectious Disease Control [1 Credit]
This is an introductory course providing instructions in blood-borne infections–AIDS and hepatitis. The epidemiology and prevention of these diseases are presented, and a complete infection control policy is presented and discussed in order that the student may function properly in a dental setting. Federal, state, OSHA and medical-center policy concerning legal issues will also be discussed.
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DLT 2202 - Fixed Prosthodontics II [3 Credits]
This course is designed to enhance further he students’ knowledge and hand skills by fabricating multi-unit fixed restorations according to work authorization specification. Each class will consist of a lecture and laboratory session through which fixed prosthodontics theory and practice will provide the student with the skills necessary to produce clinically acceptable appliances.
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DLT 2202 - Fixed Prosthodontics II [3 Credits]
This course is designed to enhance further he students’ knowledge and hand skills by fabricating multi-unit fixed restorations according to work authorization specification. Each class will consist of a lecture and laboratory session through which fixed prosthodontics theory and practice will provide the student with the skills necessary to produce clinically acceptable appliances.
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DLT 2204 - Concepts of Occlusion II [2 Credits]
This is an advanced course designed as a continuation of Fundamentals of Occlusion I. Three additional theories of occlusal rehabilitation will be presented. The student will study the functional relations of the temporomandibular joint. The primary focus of the course is the relationship of the anterior teeth pertaining to form and function. Occlusal restorations will be fabricated in wax on a semi-adjustable articulator, according to the organic theory of occlusion.
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DLT 2205 - Dental Ceramics I [1 Credits]
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with procedures and techniques used in restoring lost tooth structures with ceramic materials. Fundamentals of ceramic materials will be taught by lecture and laboratory sessions.
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DLT 2207 - Complete Dentures I [3 Credits]
The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental skills of fabricating complete dentures for the edentulous patient. The dental technician must have an understanding of the biological and mechanical factors involved in denture construction for the edentulous patient so that the student can better communicate with the dentist and serve the needs of the patient.
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DLT 2208 - Removable Partial Dentures I [3 Credits]
This course is designed to provide the student with intensive study and training in the fabrication of removable partial dentures. The dental laboratory technician must have a thorough understanding of the varying approaches of surveying and framework design to be utilized by dentists. The course employs a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions in order to provide the student with skills the student will need to operate in this vital area.
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DLT 3105 - Dental Ceramics II [1 Credit]
This course is a continuation of Dental Ceramics. The student will study advanced principles of restoring lost tooth structure with porcelain materials. Laboratory exercises include the fabrication of multi-unit porcelain fused to metal bridges, individualized characterization and staining, and porcelain margins. Students are encouraged to pursue individual interests in the ceramic arts.
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DLT 3111 - Advanced Removable Prosthodontics [2 Credits]
This course is designed to give the student further instruction in removable prosthodontics. The basic plan of the course is to divide the lecture and laboratory materials into three major divisions. One part will deal with additional instruction in removable partial design. A second part will be additional instruction in complete dentures. The third division will give the student an introduction to maxillofacial prosthesis. The student will receive both lecture and laboratory learning experiences.
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DLT 3112 - Professional Ethics [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to introduce the prospective dental technician to the legal and ethical aspects of the profession of dentistry and dental technology. Its main focus will be on the professional relationship between the dental technician and the dentist. As one of the important links in the process of providing total dental care to every patient, dental technicians must be aware of their responsibility in assuring that the ethical standards of the fields of dentistry and dental technology are maintained.
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DLT 3113 - Orthodontic Laboratory [2 Credits]
This course is designed to teach students how to construct basic orthodontic appliances. Five orthodontic appliances are fabricated with heavy emphasis on wire bending. Lectures are geared to understanding the orthodontic classification system, orthodontic terminology, work authorizations, and purposes of the appliances. Finally, the student is exposed to fixed, banded, edged wise orthodontic cases.
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DLT 3114 - Applied Laboratory Techniques I [7 Credits]
This course is designed to provide the student with applied experiences in all phases of laboratory procedure. More specifically, the course is so arranged that the student will gain experience in all areas of basic laboratory work, including fixed prosthodontics, complete dentures, as well as laboratory work in ceramics. To reinforce and extend the learning previously acquired in the program, small-group seminars will be held periodically. DLT students work closely with the senior dental students fabricating dental restorations in partial support of the school clinics. Communication with the dental team, professionalism, and work ethic is emphasized.
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DLT 3115 - Dental Materials Science I [2 Credits]
Materials-science fundamentals, based upon metallurgy, ceramics, polymer science and surface interactions are presented as background for specific product discussions. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory processes, such as noble and base metal fabrication, porcelain manipulation, denture-base polymer curing, and the proper handling of gypsum products. Time will also be spent on other restorative materials of interest to the dentist and the technician. Class sessions provide experience in materials composition in relation to physics, chemistry and scientific measurements.
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DLT 3116 - Principles of Dental Implantology [3 Credits]
This course is designed to give DLT students additional information in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. Students will gain knowledge about implant design, the implant-bone interface, implant-soft tissue interface and prosthodontic considerations which must be incorporated in the restoration to ensure long-term success. This is a multi-disciplinary course integrating the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Lecture information will be utilized in the laboratory by applying principles to fabricate implant supported prostheses.
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DLT 3214 - Applied Laboratory Techniques II [7 Credits]
This course is designed to provide the student with applied experiences in all phases of laboratory procedure. The course is so arranged that the student will gain experience in all areas of basic laboratory work, including fixed prosthodontics, complete dentures, as well as advanced laboratory work in ceramics. To reinforce and extend the learning previously acquired in the program, small-group seminars will be held periodically. DLT students continue to work closely with the senior dental students fabricating dental restorations in partial support of the schools clinics. Communication with the dental team, professionalism, and work ethic is emphasized.
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DLT 3216 - Professional Development [1 Credit]
The purpose of this course is to give the student a broad view of the dental profession as it is related to the technician. Guest speakers in various specialties will be meeting with the class, and seminar sessions will be used to discuss viewpoints in dentistry. Some periods will be used to review technology subjects in preparation for board examinations.
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DLT 3217 - Laboratory Management [2 Credits]
This course is a combination of introductory business and management principles based upon the manual of the National Association of Dental Laboratories. This course involves both lecture and workshop and introduces a system of business management for both small and large laboratories.
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DLT 3218 - All Ceramic Restorations Advanced Technique [3 Credits]
This is an advanced ceramic course designed to teach dental laboratory students cosmetic aspects of dental restorations utilizing various all ceramic systems that are available in the dental technology industry. This course includes the fabrication of Composite, Alumina, Zirconia, and Pressed Ceramic Crowns.
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DLT 3219 - DLT Informatics [1 Credit]
This course is designed to expose DLT students to the structure and scope of information in dentistry and dental laboratory technology. Dental laboratory technicians who are familiar with the dental and dental laboratory literature are better able to communicate with dentists, find information related to their work and manage their laboratories. Students will learn how to identify, locate and retrieve print and electronic information from significant and valid information sources.
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ENDO 5102 - Teaching Undergraduate Seminar and Labs
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.
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ENDO 5103 - Topical Literature Review
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.
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ENDO 5104 - Clinical Endodontic Seminar
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.
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ENDO 5105 - Endodontic Journal Club
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 ½ 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.
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ENDO 5106 - Clinical Endodontics
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.
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ENDO 5107 - Endodontic Research
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.
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ENDO 5405 - Basic Endodontic Review
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.
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ENDO 5406 - Teaching Undergraduate Clinic
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.
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Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences |
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ENHS 6238 - Principles of Environmental Health [3 Credits]
This course explores the relationships between man and the natural environment by examining the impact of human activities on air, water, soil, and food quality, and by analyzing the outcomes of encounters between humans and natural events, venomous animals, and toxic plants and fungi.
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ENHS 6239 - Principles of Occupational Health [3 Credits]
The purpose of this ENHS curriculum core curriculum course is (1) to provide public health practitioners and managers with an overview of occupational health and related medical issues, (2) to link occupational hazards and exposures with the pathophysiologic development of occupationally-related illnesses, and (3) to fulfill the Occupational Health and Medicine course requirements.
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ENHS 6240 - Traveler’s Health and Tropical Medicine [3 Credits]
The purpose of this course is (1) to provide an overview of traveler’s health and related travel and tropical medical issues, and (2) to link foreign travel and tropical and other environmental exposures with the pathophysiologic development of travel and environmentally related illnesses. This course is not a laboratory course and does not duplicate the didactic and laboratory material presented in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology (MIP). This course emphasizes the etiologic agents, clinical manifestations, medical and surgical management, and primary and secondary prevention of travel-acquired and tropical diseases.
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