Courses in the School of Dentistry

School of Dentistry

Courses

Anatomy

• ANAT 5407 - ADVANCED HEAD & NECK ANATOMY

  [3 Credits]

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  Postgraduate Head and Neck Anatomy is a clinically-oriented course which deals with human anatomical structure, embryological development, function and dysfunction of the head and neck in its relationship to clinical practice. This course is designed as an advanced course in head and neck anatomy for post-graduate students in medicine, dentistry and the School of Graduate Studies. The course will include segments on the basic gross anatomy, developmental anatomy, cell biology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the head and neck. Special emphasis on functional considerations and clinical correlations will be given in the course.

Chemistry

• CHEM 1200 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  [3 Credits]

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  INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Degree Candidate

• DIPLOMA DENT - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

  [0 Credit]

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  Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
• DIPLOMA DNTU - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

  [0 Credit]

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  Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.

Dental Hygiene

• DHY 3101 - GROSS ANATOMY

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 3102 - MORPHOLOGY AND OCCLUSION

  [2 Credits]

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  This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and identify the form and function of teeth individually and collectively. It is a lecture and laboratory detailed study of the anatomy of teeth. Topics in this course include anatomical and embryonic differences, developmental disturbances, root structure anomalies and the physiology of mandibular movement as well as an introduction to occlusion. Students gain laboratory exposure by drawing, labeling and identifying specific characteristics on each tooth as well as identifying individual teeth using natural specimens.
• DHY 3103 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL RADIOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  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 received supervision in taking digital intra- and extra-oral radiographs on mannequins, as well as patients. Specific requirements on occlusal, panoramic, and complete series of x rays must be met.
• DHY 3104 - ORAL DIAGNOSIS

  [1 Credit]

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  The introductory course in Oral Diagnosis is specially designed for Dental Hygiene I, with emphasis on interpretation of medical history data, physical observations, taking and evaluation of vital signs, soft tissue examination and identification of normal structures, occlusal nomenclature, periodontal examination, charting procedures, uses of diagnostic aids such as an explorer, mirror, transillumination, palpation, percussion and pulp testing. Clinical periods will reinforce didactic learning.
• DHY 3105 - PRE-CLINIC

  [5 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 3106 - INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DHY 3107 - OVERVIEW OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION

  [1 Credit]

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  An introductory course designed to introduce students to the various disciplines in dentistry. An overview of the dental specialties dental nomenclature is strongly emphasized.
• DHY 3108 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT l

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DHY 3201 - MICROBIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 3202 - GENERAL AND ORAL PHYSIOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  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. Legacy Course: DH 3241301 – GENERAL AND ORAL PHYSIOLOGY
• DHY 3203 - HISTOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  icroscopic 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. Legacy Course: DH 3241204 – HISTOLOGY
• DHY 3204 - ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

  [2 Credits]

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  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. Legacy Course: DH 3241601 – PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
• DHY 3205 - INTRODUCTORY CLINIC

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 3206 - RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DHY 3208 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II

  [1 Credit]

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  The course 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 as it relates to patient care.
• DHY 3210 - PAIN CONTROL II-A

  [2 Credits]

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  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. Additionally, any applicable medical pathophysiologies will be discussed.
• DHY 4080 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTAL HYGIENE

  [1-6 Credits]

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  Lecture/Labaratory/preclinic/clinc 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 Director of the Program in Dental Hygiene.
• DHY 4101 - PHARMACOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  Pharmacology is the study of drugs: their effects on living system, their uses as therapeutic and diagnostic agents, and their toxicities. Individuals involved in the delivery of health care are in a work environment where drugs are used for medical purposes. Because of this, an understanding of the actions of drugs is required. An appreciation of pharmacology requires the use of knowledge gained in chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and pathology. This course will give the student a foundation in basic principles of pharmacology so that they can understand and evaluate new drugs as they are introduced for prescribing and made available as over-the-counter agents for use without a prescription.
• DHY 4102 - GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY I

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4103 - CLINICAL NUTRITION

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4104 - PERIODONTICS

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4105 - INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

  [4 Credits]

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  This is a continuation of clinical treatment of patients from Introductory Clinic with the addition of clinical skills including subgingival adjunctive therapy, tobacco cessation counseling, impressions, study casts, 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. The students are also provided the opportunity to attend (Grand Round) presentations in a small-group seminar format.
• DHY 4106 - DENTAL MATERIALS

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DHY 4107 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DHY 4108 - DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH I

  [1 Credit]

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  This course focuses 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. The students learn the principles of basic public-health mechanisms of epidemiology, disease measurement, including dental indices, and public-health program planning.
• DHY 4110 - PAIN CONTROL I

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4203 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT III

  [2 Credits]

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  The course 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.
• DHY 4204 - INTERDISCIPLINARY PRINCIPLES FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE

  [2 Credits]

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  This course integrates the various disciplines taught in the dental hygiene curriculum. It consists of guest lecturers and case-based exercises.
• DHY 4205 - ADVANCED CLINIC

  [4 Credits]

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  A continuation of clinical treatment from Intermediate Clinic with the additional application of duties including nutritional counseling, periodontal patient re-evaluation, pit & fissure sealants, competency in local anesthesia administration, and nitrous oxide administration experiences. Students are assigned to selected departments within the school, as well as extramural clinics for observation and participation. The end goal of Advance Clinic is competency in all facets of the dental hygiene professions allowed by law (in the State of Louisiana) requiring refinement of clinical techniques in conjunction with increased efficiency and effective self-evaluation/assessment and communication skills. The course requires an extension of the theoretical beliefs regarding patient assessment and patient care to the clinic experience.
• DHY 4206 - ADVANCED CLINIC SEMINARS

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4208 - DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH II

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DHY 4209 - STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF DENTAL LITERATURE

  [2 Credits]

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  This course offers a review of current dental hygiene and periodontal literature to provide the basis for understanding current philosophies of theory.

Dental Laboratory Technologies

• DLT 2101 - DENTAL MORPHOLOGY

  [4 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 2102 - FIXED PROSTHODONTICS 1

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 2103 - FUNDAMENTAL OF DENTAL LABORATORY TECH

  [2 Credits]

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  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 taught I this course.
• DLT 2104 - FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCLUSION I

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 2106 - INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DLT 2202 - FIXED PROSTHODONTICS II

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 2204 - CONCEPTS OF OCCLUSION II

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 2205 - DENTAL CERAMICS I

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DLT 2207 - COMPLETE DENTURES I

  [3 Credits]

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  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 and serve the needs of the dentist.
• DLT 2208 - REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES I

  [3 Credits]

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  IThis 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.
• DLT 3105 - DENTAL CERAMICS II

  [1 Credit]

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  In the Dental Ceramics II course, dental technology students will study advanced ceramic principles of tooth restoration utilizing press ceramic technology. Laboratory experiences integrate three fabrication methods of ceramic press techniques of monolithic shading, cut-back and ceramic layering. These ceramic restorative techniques include individualized characterization and color matching of natural teeth.
• DLT 3111 - ADVANCED REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS

  [2 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 3112 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DLT 3113 - ORTHODONTIC LABORATORY

  [2 Credits]

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  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 cases and surgical orthodontic cases.
• DLT 3114 - APPLIED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES I

  [7 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 3115 - DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE I

  [2 Credits]

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  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 precious and non-precious 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. Laboratory sessions provide experience in materials handling and manipulation and do not emphasize technique. Coordination is made with the physics, chemistry and scientific measurements.
• DLT 3116 - PRINCIPLES OF DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  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 prosthodontics considerations which must be incorporated in the restoration to ensure long-term success. The course will multi-disciplinary between the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Students will take the information presented in lectures to the laboratory and apply the principles to fabricate implant supported prostheses.
• DLT 3117 - DIGITAL DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  This course will prepare students for the future of dental laboratory technology by using CAD/CAM processes for advanced digital technology through scanning and design of dental restorations specifically for the 3 Shape Scanner and various supplementary systems will be discussed. Fundamental and advanced scanning and design procedures are emphasized in the course. By gaining insight, knowledge and proficiency in digital technology, the student should be in a favorable position to understand and carryout special directions regarding this essential area of restorative dentistry.
• DLT 3214 - APPLIED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES II

  [7 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 3216 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  [1 Credit]

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  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.
• DLT 3217 - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

  [2 Credits]

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  This course is a combination of laboratory accounting principles and management 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.
• DLT 3218 - ALL CERAMIC RESTORATIONS ADVANCE TECHNIQUE

  [3 Credits]

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  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.
• DLT 3219 - DLT INFORMATICS

  [1 Credit]

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  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.

Dentistry, DDS or DMD

• DENT 1101 - GROSS ANATOMY AND NEUROANATOMY

  [168 Credits]

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  This course integrates gross anatomy and neuroanatomy; hence, its purpose is to teach the gross anatomical structures of the human body in an effort to provide the student with an understanding of anatomical relations essential for functional application. The course consists of lectures, laboratory dissections, clinical correlations, radiographic anatomy, computerized tutorials and movies, as well as anatomical models.
• DENT 1103 - FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY

  [200 Credits]

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  This lecture and laboratory course teaches the basic principles of cavity design and restoration to prepare students for the clinical Comprehensive Dentistry. It teaches procedures necessary to restore teeth with amalgam, cast gold and composite resin. Current bonding systems and adhesive dentistry will be introduced. Cavity preparations are made and the restorations placed in extracted natural teeth and plastic teeth in a typodont. The laboratory portion of this course is given in the simulation laboratory to duplicate closely the conditions the student will encounter in the clinic. ( Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry and Biomaterials)
• DENT 1105 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL RADIOLOGY

  [21 Credits]

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  An introductory course in dental radiology, including didactic instruction in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation hygiene and radiographic techniques. This course also includes an introduction to the radiological intrepretation of normal anatomy, caries, periodontal disease, and periapical disease. (Department of Oral Diagnosis, Medicine and Radiology)
• DENT 1107 - DENTAL MORPHOLOGY

  [76 Credits]

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  The student’s first introduction to the science and art of dentistry, this course examines teeth and their morphology. The students will also develop their artistic and manual skills by carving wax replicas of representative teeth within physiologic parameters. (Department of Prosthodontics)
• DENT 1108 - PRINCIPLES OF OCCLUSION

  [48 Credits]

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  This course teaches the physiology of dental occlusion. Certain concepts will be developed to enable the student to recognize normal structure and normal function of the masticatory system. The focus is on the mandibular reference positions and mandibular border and functional movements. (Department of Prosthodontics)
• DENT 1109 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I

  [48 Credits]

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  This lecture/seminar course is offered in the freshman year and is part of the four-year program to foster professional growth. Designed for the first-year dental student, it provides information to help the student in the transition into professional school and to meet the later demands of the practice of dentistry. The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the profession, and the course includes such important topics as dental ethics and professional behavior, skills to cope with the rigors of the dental-school curriculum, stress and time management, cross-cultural awareness, opportunities in dentistry and the future of the profession. (Department of Comprehensive Dentistry)
• DENT 1112 - GENERAL HISTOLOGY

  [66 Credits]

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  This course includes basic cell biology, cell ultrastructure, tissue and organ microanatomy and the development and microanatomy of the craniofacial complex. The course begins with cell biology and the microanatomy of the primary tissues and organ systems. (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Biology) Formerly GENERAL AND ORAL HISTOLOGY 86 HOURS
• DENT 1115 - PHYSIOLOGY

  [92 Credits]

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  The principles of cellular and tissue functions and of the regulation and coordination of action of all major organs and systems are studied. Emphasis is placed upon topics that exhibit specific relationships to the health of oral structures and activities that bear direct relationship to problems that arise in dentistry. Computer teaching aids, including didactic animations and power-point presentations, are used in this course. The laboratory is modern. It utilizes computer recording and analysis for student experiments. Problem solving is also a part of the laboratory environment. The subjects that are studied in laboratory experiments and presented in demonstrations are correlated closely with lectures and conferences. (Department of Physiology)
• DENT 1118 - MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

  [70 Credits]

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  This course examines microbiology principles underlying common dental maladies such as caries, periodontitis, and endodontic disease. Understanding the pathogenesis of these conditions, which involve both host and microbial factors, will lead to a better understanding of diagnostics, treatment and prevention. A comprehensive series of interactive lectures on host acquired and humoral immunity with focus on the oral cavity will be followed by presentations on microbes associated with oral health and disease. Infectious diseases with oral manifestations and those that present as occupational hazards to the dental health care provider will also be discussed. Clinical and basic science faculty from the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry with content-relevant expertise participate in the course. (Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology).
• DENT 1119 - GENERAL PATHOLOGY

  [48 Credits]

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  Every health care professional needs to be versed in basic principles of disease. This course provides first year dental students with knowledge of diseases throughout the body such that they may conduct themselves in a competent manner regarding such conditions during their school clinic activities and thereafter in practice. In view of this purpose, this course includes consideration of those pathologic conditions affecting the general public that are most likely to be encountered in the practice of dentistry. The course is devoted to an understanding of basic pathologic principles common to all systems, as well as system-specific diseases. (Department of Diagnostic Sciences)
• DENT 1121 - ORALHISTOLOGY

  [46 Credits]

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  This course continues the concepts of histology and embryology of the oro-facial complex. There is in-depth coverage of prenatal facial development, tooth development and the microanatomy of oral hard and soft tissues. Where applicable, the lectures correlate morphology with function as well as with basic clinical significance. (Department of Oral and Craniofaciial Biology)
• DENT 1122 - DENTAL GRAND ROUNDS I

  [14 Credits]

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  This course introduces students to the concept of comprehensive dentistry and relates information learned from the basic sciences to dentistry. First year students will observe third and fourth-year students as they present cases demonstrating the concept of comprehensive dentistry and the relationship that basic sciences play in the proper treatment of patients. This course is Pass/Fail and graded on weekly attendance and participation in the discussion that occur.
• DENT 1123 - INTRODUCTION TO PREVENTION AND DIAGNOSIS

  [124 Credits]

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  This multidisciplinary course will prepare first year dental student to assist third and fourth year dental students chair side in the clinic. The course will begin with the basics of infection disease control. Students will then learn about preventive dentistry and cariology. The course will then focus on the clinical aspects of performing an oral diagnosis and students will perform an oral diagnosis on partners and on a school patient. Students will then learn about the dental prophylaxis and will perform the procedure on classmates and on a school patient.
• DENT 1124 - INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE BASED DENTISTRY

  [29 Credits]

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  Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is an approach to oral healthcare that requires the judicious integration of systematic assessments of clinically relevant scientific evidence, relating to the patient’s oral and medical condition and history, with the dentist’s clinical expertise and the patient’s treatment needs and preferences. This course will teach students how to identify, retrieve, and evaluate information for research and patient care. Students will also learn basic statistical concepts which they will apply to the analysis of research articles. By acquiring critical thinking skills, students will begin to understand principles of evidence-based dentistry.
• DENT 2102 - PRECLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS

  [100 Credits]

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  The fundamentals of tooth preparation for extracoronal single-crown restorations and fixed partial denture abutments are emphasized. Principles of fixed appliance design and fabrication are covered. Also, emphasis is placed on treatment restorations as they relate to the periodontium. Clinically related experience is obtained by using ivorine mannequins with specific projects and practical examinations and competency examinations done in the state-of-the-art simulation laboratory. Those aspects relating to occlusion are correlated with the occlusion courses. (Department of Prosthodontics)
• DENT 2103 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPLETE DENTURES

  [72 Credits]

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  This course is designed to teach the student a basic technique for rehabilitating the completely edentulous patient. This technique will be taught in lecture, simulation laboratory and laboratory. Building upon entering knowledge and skills, the student will be taught concepts and principles of denture construction in the lectures and will develop the necessary skills in the laboratory to prepare the student to treat an edentulous patient in the clinic. (Department of Prosthodontics)
• DENT 2105 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENT

  [108 Credits]

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  In this course the student gains valuable clinical experience and skill in the art and science of Comprehensive Dentistry. The student will treat the patient using the knowledge and technique acquired from previous didactic and laboratory courses. (Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry and Biomaterials)
• DENT 2106 - INTRODUCTION TO PERIODONTICS

  [81 Credits]

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  This basic course in periodontics teaches the gross and histologic features of the normal periodontium. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the periodontal lesions with an understanding of all the etiologic factors involved in the initiation and the progression of periodontal diseases. Discussions and lectures stress the need to formulate a logical sequence of therapy based on sound biologic principles and on information obtained from a thorough clinical and radiographic examination. A broad overview of all current and accepted treatment procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, is presented. Pre-clinical sessions in the simulation laboratory will familiarize students with the use of ultrasonic instruments. Clinical sessions provide the opportunity for students to evaluate, diagnose, treatment plan, and provide nonsurgical therapy for patients with mild to moderate periodontal disease. This experience assists the student in implementing the knowledge obtained in the classroom to a clinical environment. Demonstrations of clinical procedures will include patient management, proper aseptic procedures and selected surgical procedures. (Department of Periodontics) Legacy Course: PERIO0010006 – INTRODUCTION TO PERIODONTICS
• DENT 2108 - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

  [26 Credits]

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  The purpose of this course is to enable students to recognize and name pathological changes and normal anatomy as seen on intra- and extra-oral radiographs because in any dental treatment, diagnosis of the pathological process is of prime importance. Radiographs, though not the only mode for diagnosis, play a major role in enabling the diagnostician to visualize structures not seen on clinical examination. This course will also deal with the normal anatomic landmarks as seen on intra- and extra-oral radiographs. This knowledge will enable the diagnostician to distinguish the radiographic appearance of normal from those of abnormal structures of the human jaws. (Department of Oral Diagnosis, Medicine and Radiology) Formerly DENT 0012 Legacy Course: DIAG 0012002 – DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
• DENT 2109 - ORAL SURGERY DENTISTRY

  [16 Credits]

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  The objectives of this course are to instill in the student knowledge and understanding of the principles of surgery and respect for the microbiologic implications inherent in this art and science. It is designed to equip the student with the fundamentals of uncomplicated and complicated exodontias and armamentarium to use and the management of their less serious complications. Clinical and psychological factors in patient evaluation are stressed. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
• DENT 2110 - INTRODUCTION TO TREATMENT PLANNING

  [25 Credits]

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  This is an introductory course in treatment planning. Lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises are used in the teaching of treatment planning based on the total needs of the patient. (Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry and Biomaterials)
• DENT 2111 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II

  [50 Credits]

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  This course is a health communications class presenting students the basic skills needed to communicate with patients at various levels of literacy. The basics of communication, leadership, teams, conflict resolution, oral health literacy, and dealing with special needs patients are presented to students to aid them in the delivery of comprehensive care to their patients.
• DENT 2112 - PRINCIPLES OF OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION

  [38 Credits]

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  This course builds on the first year course, Principles of Occlusion. In this course, the concepts of optimal, physiologic and pathogenic dental occlusions are introduced. Also, occlusal therapy methods are presented, including dental articulators, selective grinding and restorative methods.
• DENT 2114 - PRECLINICAL ENDODONTICS

  [83 Credits]

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  This course will provide the dental student with a functional exposure of basic information in endodontics technique and philosophy. During all phases of the course, emphasis will be placed on correlating the basic and clinical sciences. Although the major portion of the course covers the technical skills of debridement, preparation and oburation of the root canal space; the biology of the normal and irreversibly injured pulp will be presented. In addition, the student will gain knowledge in the differential diagnosis and control of pain of pulpal and/or periapical origin.
• DENT 2115 - DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE

  [44 Credits]

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  Formerly 52 units. The purpose of this course is to provide an applied and working understanding of the fundamental nature and behavior of dental materials. The course includes the composition, properties, application, and manipulation of metal-ceramic and polymeric dental materials. The success or failure of many forms of dental treatment depends upon the correct selection of materials possessing adequate properties, as well as careful manipulation of these materials. This course provides a fundamental framework for understanding the capabilities and limitations of dental materials. This knowledge is important for all clinical courses and dental treatment that require the use of dental materials. (Department of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials)
• DENT 2116 - INTRODUCTION TO REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES

  [68 Credits]

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  The removable partial denture (RPD) is one of the treatment alternatives for restoring partially edentulous patients to optimum health and preserving the remaining dentition. The Introduction to Complete Dentures and Special Techniques courses prepare the dental student with the prerequisite laboratory skills and clinical concepts for learning how to treat the partially edentulous patient. The objective is for the student to comprehend the biomechanics of RPDs and therefore have the bases for diagnosing, designing, and treatment planning any permutation of partial edentulism. At the conclusion of the course, the students will also know how to communicate with and write work authorization forms for their laboratory technician colleagues.
• DENT 2117 - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY LECTURE 1

  [24 Credits]

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  This course develops the student’s understanding of the principles governing the dental treatment of children. The student will review basic topics in the dental literature including hard and soft tissue examination, preparation design, pulp therapy for primary and immature permanent teeth, and the management of the child dental patient. (Department of Pediatric Dentistry)
• DENT 2118 - INTRODUCTION TO ORTHODONTICS

  [18 Credits]

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  Formerly 18 units These lectures are constructed to describe the characteristics of normal and abnormal occlusion. Stress is placed on the recognition, classification, development and etiology of malocclusion. The influences of growth and development on the stomatognathic system will also be investigated. The course is preparatory to Pre-clinical Orthodontics given in the third-year. (Department of Orthodontics)
• DENT 2122 - PHARMACOLOGY

  [60 Credits]

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  Pharmacology can be broadly defined as the interaction between living systems and molecules. Fundamental to the discipline of pharmacology is an understanding of the mechanism of drug action, with a drug being defined as any small molecule that when introduced into a living organism alters the body’s function by interactions of specific target sites. Pharmacology is both a basic science, dealing with the fate and actions of drugs, and an applied science, involving the therapeutic uses and toxic effects of drugs and other compounds. It is an integrative rather than an autonomous science, requiring a clear understanding of related disciplines such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology. The goal of this pharmacology course is to provide the student with a sound working knowledge of drugs and related compounds. (Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics)
• DENT 2123 - PAIN CONTROL I

  [26 Credits]

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  This section is designed to develop understanding and knowledge of the various techniques of local anesthesia, landmarks and relationships of the anatomical structures involved, the chemistry and pharmacology of the local anesthetic solutions, pre-anesthetic evaluation, and the complications and emergencies of local anesthesia and their management. A clinical orientation period is given at the end of the course in which students perform all of the necessary local anesthesia blocks on each other. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
• DENT 2124 - PAIN CONTROL II-A

  [24 Credits]

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  Pain Control II is the second of four courses designed to prepare the student for the management of pain and anxiety and medical emergencies in the dental practice. Patient evaluation as it pertains to sedation with nitrous oxide and medical emergency management will be presented at the beginning of the course. In the first half of the course, the majority of the LSUSD material that pertains to the management of medical emergencies in dental practice is presented. Didactic and clinical instruction in the use of nitrous oxide analgesia will follow during the second half of the course in order to qualify the student for the clinical use of this pain control modality in the school. Additionally, any applicable medical pathophysiologies will be discussed. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
• DENT 2125 - ORAL PATHOLOGY

  [74 Credits]

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  This course is a continuation of the concepts introduced in the first year class. Special emphasis is placed on oral disease including developmental defects, dental infections, mucosal neoplasm, salivary gland diseases and odontogenic cysts and tumors. Systemic diseases with oral manifestations and oral disease with systemic ramifications are discussed. Lectures are reinforced by showing gross and microscopic images of afflicted patients as well as disease organs and tissues.
• DENT 2125 - ORAL PATHOLOGY

  [84 Credits]

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  This course provides second year dental students with knowledge of diseases such that they may conduct themselves in a competent manner regarding such conditions during their school clinic activities and thereafter in practice. In view of this purpose, this course provides a thorough overview of oral and maxillofacial pathology, including orofacial developmental defects, odontogenic infections, periodontal diseases, oral infectious diseases, oral neoplasms, salivary gland diseases, odontogenic cysts and tumors, physical and chemical injuries, syndromes with oral manifestations, bone pathology, immune-mediated diseases and systemic conditions with oral manifestations. Each disease entity is discussed from the standpoint of definition, etiology, epidemiology, anatomic distribution, clinical and radiographic morphology, symptoms, microscopic features, treatment, and prognosis. (Department of Diagnostic Sciences)
• DENT 2126 - SPECIAL DENTURE TECHNIQUES

  [28 Credits]

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  The course will build on the skills and techniques covered in the introduction to Complete Dentures course by introducing the second-year students to additional complete denture techniques. As health care providers we are concerned with the successful transition of the patients from natural to artificial dentition. The dentist must know and understand the different approaches to this transition and must be able to guide the patients through this difficult period. The goal of this course therefore will be to arm the dental student with techniques for fabrication of immediate complete dentures, overdentures, techniques for tissue conditioning, soft relining and repair complete dentures. Portions of this course will be devoted to case based (problem based) learning. Upon completion of this course, a student should be versed in proper accepted prosthodontic terminology.
• DENT 2127 - INTRODUCTION TO IMPLANT DENTISTRY

  [16 Credits]

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  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 will also have a focus on the restoration of single-unit restorations and 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 2129 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

  [60 Credits]

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  This course presents the basic principles of medicine applied in treating the more common and/or typical diseases of the various systems of the body. Material is presented in a system-by-system approach. Emphasis is generally placed on the understanding of the various disease processes and on medical and pharmacologic treatment, rather than on diagnosis of disease. Throughout the course, the role of the dentist/physician team is stressed in proper dental medical management of the total patient. (Department of Oral Diagnosis, Medicine and Radiology)
• DENT 2130 - DENTAL GRAND ROUNDS II

  [14 Credits]

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  This course continues the basic concepts introduced in year one. Second year students by now have completed all basic science courses and have been introduced to major concepts in providing patients care. Students are now treating patients and the concepts presented this year students are key in developing a student who thinks critically about how patient treatment is delivered and followed through. This course is graded on weekly attendance and participation in the discussion that occur.
• DENT 2131 - ASSESSING PRIMARY LITERATURE

  [9 Credits]

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  The purpose of this class is to teach students how to properly, and critically, assess primary literature sources. In order to accomplish this, students will learn to analyze research methodologies, biostatistics, hypotheses and data which develop from primary literature reports. Additionally students will be critiqued on their ability to analyze reports and present findings in a coherent, logical manner.
• DENT 2132 - PRE-CLINICAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES

  [24 Credits]

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  This course allows dental students the opportunity increase their experiences with laboratory techniques necessary for performing comprehensive care to patients and fabricating indirect restorations. Included in this course will be Impression taking and tissue retraction, pouring working models in die stone, mounting models in proper occlusion, contouring metal crowns for proximal contact and occlusion, and finishing and polishing metal crowns for delivery to the patient. (Department of Prosthodontics)
• DENT 3101 - PRECLINICAL ORTHODONTICS

  [20 Credits]

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  The laboratory exercises in this course emphasize the fabrication and utilization of contemporary orthodontic appliances. In addition, the course introduces students to basic clinical procedures to be performed in the Clinical Orthodontics course. (Department of Orthodontics)
• DENT 3102 - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY II

  [26 Credits]

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  This course is a continuation of Pediatric Dentistry Lecture I to develop further the student’s understanding of the principles governing the dental treatment of children. Topics include treatment of traumatized teeth, dental arch space management, minor tooth movement, treatment of oral habits, and dental care for children and youth with special health care needs. (Department of Pediatric Dentistry)