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EDOH 8500 - Research Elective
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An elective course in which the student will receive credit for completion of a research project related to dentistry or oral public health. Each student will carry out and complete a research project, under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students may collaborate on projects. Enrolled students will meet periodically with faculty and each other to discuss research backgrounds, strategies, difficulties, and ways to meet the challenges of conducting research.
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ELEC 6212 - Medical Spanish II
1
This 20-hour communication-based course is designed to help medical professionals progress in their ability to communicate with patients in Spanish. Students will practice everyday situations that medical students, pre-professionals, and professionals may encounter in healthcare-related work settings. The course reviews Spanish grammar, introduces essential medical vocabulary, and presents cross-cultural information, all within the context of communicating with Hispanic patients.
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MDOH 5005 - Introduction to Clinical Concepts
1
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of infection control, prevention and oral hygiene instruction, and basic dental assisting skills. It focuses on the preparation for and delivery of dental care with adherence to the principles of interpersonal communication, professional behavior, HIPAA compliance and ethics. Upon the completion of this course, the student will possess the fundamental knowledge and skills to assist with oral-health related community outreach programs and events. The didactic and clinical components of this course are designed to increase the integration of acquired knowledge with hands-on learning, application of critical thinking skills and self-assessment.
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MDOH 5006 - Introduction to Dental Ethics
0.5
An introduction to ethical and professional issues in dentistry.
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MDOH 5007 - Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry
0.5
An introduction to evidence-based dentistry.
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MDOH 5008 - Introduction to Behavioral Science
0.3
An introduction to behavioral issues in patient encounters.
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MDOH 5010 - Oral Medicine I
3.6
The course is designed for students to work in teams to integrate content and concepts from Biomedical and other support courses into the principles of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry. Oral Medicine I is intended to be the initial phase of developing a complete understanding of selected Medical conditions as they apply through the four year education of the dental student.
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MDOH 5014 - Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
1.6
An introductory course to assure students have foundational knowledge of the principles of the biomedical sciences including chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology.
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MDOH 5015 - Introduction to Dental Sciences
1.3
This course is designed to provide the new dental student with an introductory immersion into the macro- and micro-anatomical, developmental, pathological, and imaging interpretation relevant to dentistry. It is intended to provide sufficient knowledge to allow an understanding of clinically relevant correlations as applied to biomedical and medical training.
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MDOH 5020 - Principles of Embryology & Histology
2.4
The course studies the developmental, cellular, and tissue organization of the human body including the oral cavity.
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MDOH 5030 - Molecular Cell Biology: Principles
1.6
Review of fundamental concepts of biochemistry and molecular cell biology including biomolecules, enzyme kinetics, DNA and RNA biochemistry including replication transcription, and translation, extracellular matrix, and membrane receptors.
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MDOH 5050 - Principles of Anatomy
2
This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness of human anatomy below the level of the neck within the regions of the back, upper extremity, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum and lower extremity. Following this course, the student should be able to describe structure of human gross anatomy, analyze human movement in terms of muscle actions, and apply knowledge to clinical situations from an anatomical perspective.
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MDOH 5060 - Head and Neck Anatomy
6
This course is a comprehensive treatment of the clinical gross anatomy of the head and neck as well as a detailed discussion of the cranial nerves applicable to the practice of dentistry.
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MDOH 5070 - Principles of Microbiology
1.7
This course is designed to provide students a basic understanding of medical microbiology, including its sub-disciplines of virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and entomology. More specifically, this course is concerned with the structure, metabolism and genetics of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites in relation to their identification and pathogenicity. A major focus of the course is for students to associate specific etiologic agents with their basic structural attributes and with the diseases associated with these agents.
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MDOH 5080 - Immunology
1.4
The Immunology Course covers basic topics in immunology, including the roles of lymphocytes, phagocytes, antibodies, cytokines and the complement system in protecting the human body from microorganisms and cancer. Topics in clinical immunology that will be covered include vaccines and immunotherapy, immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity reactions, transfusion and transplantation, and serological assays.
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MDOH 5110 - Principles of Pharmacology, Genetics & Pathology
1.2
The course provides an introduction to the principles of three important biomedical disciplines: Genetics, Pharmacology and Pathology.
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MDOH 5120 - Musculoskeletal & Integument Systems
1.8
The course presents pertinent information to understand the physiology and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal and integument systems with an emphasis on Orofacial complex.
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MDOH 5150 - Dentistry in the Community I
1
This course includes TWO semesters - D1S1, D1S2. It is an introduction to community-based health promotion and disease prevention. Through community service-learning activities students will work with local organizations, institutions, and/or agencies to provide community services that inform, educate, and empower community populations and partners.
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MDOH 5255 - Regulatory Systems
4
This course presents the fundamentals of the structure and function of the nervous systems. The basic anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system as it relates to the useful knowledge base of the dental professional is presented.
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MDOH 5280 - Cardiopulmonary Systems
2.4
This course will cover core principles in the complexities of the cardiopulmonary system in its various roles (maintenance of cardiac output, mean arterial pressure, and blood gases; exchange of materials with tissues; and the pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary system disease, etc.). A core knowledge base will be presented and problem solving skills, information retrieval skills, and teamwork will be encouraged.
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MDOH 5290 - Gastrointestinal System
2
This module will demonstrate core principles in the complexities of the Digestive System in its various roles (digestion, absorption, transport at the molecular level, motility, pathophysiology of digestive system disease, etc.). A core knowledge base will be presented and problem solving skills, information retrieval skills, and teamwork will be encouraged.
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MDOH 5300 - Hematologic Systems
1.6
The course covers the components of blood and their roles, the blood’s importance in diagnostic medicine and the important dysfunctions/pathologies of the hematologic system.
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MDOH 5310 - Urinary/Renal System
2
A discussion of the fundamental role of the kidneys in maintaining body fluid homeostasis. The material presented will provide a description of renal anatomy including the renal vasculature, the principal components of renal function, intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of renal function and the systemic consequences of impaired renal function.
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MDOH 5320 - Reproductive Systems
2.8
This course will concentrate on the embryology, histology, microbiology, pathology and clinical applications of the male and female reproductive systems, including pregnancy and the breast.
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MDOH 5380 - Clinical Pathology
1.2
The course covers more in depth, first the clinical pathology associated with each of the systems discussed in previous courses and later relates the pathology to their effect on the body systems.
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MDOH 5420 - Pharmacology I
1.4
Pharmacology I is a course that emphasizes the basic principles of pharmacology, including therapeutic prototypical drugs and drugs established in clinical practice. Attention will be directed to newly developed drugs, available preparations and dosing regimens, and other pertinent topics. Specific emphasis will be provided for the practice of dentistry when appropriate. The course will refresh dental student’s understanding of: 1) general concepts of pharmacology, 2) autonomic pharmacology, and 3) the mechanisms of action, effects, and interactions of antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, antineoplastic, and immune pharmacologic drugs used clinically in the practice of dentistry, and drugs in which the practicing dentist may encounter. Stated very simply, we want students to be well informed about the use of drugs in treating patients, but at the level appropriate for the current state of their dental education.
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MDOH 5480 - Microbiology: Infectious Diseases
1.6
This course covers infectious diseases seen in the human patient with focus on etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, pathology, lab tests, differential diagnosis specific to infectious diseases, treatment and prevention. A major focus of the course is for students to associate microbial agents with the diseases they cause. This course completes a series of 3 courses (Principles of Microbiology, Immunology, and Microbiology: Infectious Diseases, which together are designed to present to students in stepwise fashion the essential information on infectious diseases and the body’s defense mechanisms, and to prepare students for success on the NBDE Part 1 exam and for subsequent clinical rotations. Overall, we contribute to the University’s mission to prepare highly competent healthcare professionals.
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MDOH 5500 - Molecular Cell Biology: Metabolism
4
Review of metabolic and biosynthetic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleotides.
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MDOH 5610 - Periodontics I
1.3
This beginning course will focus on the anatomy of the periodontium, the epidemiology and classification of periodontal diseases, the etiology of periodontal diseases, and periodontal pathology.
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MDOH 5700 - Dental Anatomy
3.2
Discussion of the morphology and nomenclature of individual teeth of the primary and permanent dentition, as well as eruption patterns. External and internal crown and root morphology of both the permanent and primary dentitions will be presented.
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MDOH 5710 - Occlusion & Articulation
3.2
Students are presented with descriptions and illustrations of mandibular positions and movements related to guidance by the teeth and joints and to neuromuscular mechanisms underlying mastication and swallowing. Static contacts and pathways from these contacts are presented in lecture and in laboratory exercises. Periodontal response to occlusal forces, both normal and pathologic, are related to cusp-fossa excursions and to occlusal schemes.
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MDOH 5720 - Dental Materials
1.9
This course will introduce students to fundamental principles and concepts of dental materials science. The four categories of materials, ceramics, composites, metals and polymers, will be discussed by giving examples of commonly used dental materials. Each material will be evaluated in terms of their molecular structure and physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties. These materials will subsequently be reviewed from a practical practicing viewpoint as they are later presented in specific clinical-type disciplines.
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MDOH 5800 - Operative Dentistry I
5
This course will introduce the students to the basic theory and techniques of operative dentistry. Students will have the opportunity to combine the theoretical understanding and integration of clinical skills with medical science knowledge, develop technical skills in operative dentistry through the learning of basic intra-coronal preparation and restorations in single teeth, investigate evolving technology, material science, and research, perform self-assessments, and develop professional conduct, attitude, and appearance. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply clinical and professional skills in a simulated practice environment.
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MDOH 5805 - Operative Dentistry I LAB
9
This course is the lab for Operative Dentistry.
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MDOH 5995 - Dental Professionalism I
1
Professionalism is a cornerstone in the practice of dentistry. As such the professionalism course is offered each semester of the MOSDOH curriculum to demonstrate the importance of professional behavior in the dental students’ lives and careers in gaining and maintaining the trust of others.
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MDOH 6010 - Oral Medicine II
2
The course is designed for students to work in teams to integrate content and concepts from Biomedical and other support courses into the principles of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry. The Oral Medicine course is intended to be the initial phase of developing a complete understanding of selected Medical conditions as they apply through the four year education of the dental student.
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MDOH 6020 - Ethics
1
This course evaluates ethical issues in dentistry, including how to establish and maintain the ideal dentist-patient relationship and integrates the obligations and values of dentistry into ethical decision-making.
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MDOH 6030 - Evidence-Based Dentistry
1.3
Exploration of more advanced topics and methods in evidence based dentistry.
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MDOH 6040 - Behavioral Science
1.6
A survey of behavioral science and its application in dentistry.
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MDOH 6050 - Dentistry in the Community II
2
This course includes TWO semesters - D2S1, D2S2. The course focuses on community-based health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health of the population, as well as the characteristics of dental care delivery systems and the social, political, psychological and economic factors affecting utilization within the system. Additional topics covered are cultural diversity, project planning and health literacy.
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MDOH 6100 - Periodontics II
2
This intermediate course focuses on the application of basic sciences to clinical problems in periodontology. Students will be able to focus on the classification of periodontal diseases, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases and non-surgical and surgical treatment. Emphasis will be placed on etiology, pathogenesis, treatment modalities and therapeutic and preventive periodontics in a clinical setting. Students will be able to support their treatment decisions with evidence-based literature.
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MDOH 6110 - Pharmacology II
2
Dental Pharmacology is a course that emphasizes the basic principles of pharmacology, including therapeutic prototypical drugs and drugs established in clinical practice. Some attention will be directed to newly developed drugs, available preparations and dosing regimens, and other pertinent topics. Specific emphasis will be provided for the practice of dentistry when appropriate.
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MDOH 6200 - Fixed Prosthodontics
2
This course presents an overview of clinical and laboratory procedures associated with both fixed single unit and fixed partial denture restorations. The primary topics will focus on diagnostic, clinical and theoretical considerations for all-gold, metal-ceramic and all-ceramic single unit restorations as well as the preparation and framework design for metal-based fixed partial dentures. To improve understanding of the fabrication process, dental materials utilized in the fabrication and delivery of each restoration type will be summarized. The student will be able to discuss and assess each procedure performed.
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MDOH 6205 - Fixed Prosthodontics Lab
9
This is the lab for Fixed Prosthodontics.
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MDOH 6300 - Operative Dentistry II
3.6
This course is a continuation of the Operative Dentistry (D1) course. This course will expand the student’s knowledge of the theory and techniques of operative dentistry. Students will have the opportunity to combine the theoretical understanding and integration of clinical skills with medical science knowledge, develop properly sequenced treatment plans, develop technical skills in operative dentistry through learning more about intra-coronal preparation and restorations in single teeth, develop clinical judgment, perform self-assessments, and develop their professional conduct, attitude and appearance. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply clinical and professional skills in a simulated practice environment.
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MDOH 6310 - Endodontics I
3.6
This beginning course will focus on the anatomy of the root canal system and an introduction to the etiology and pathology of pulpal and periapical diseases. Procedural topics will include endodontic access, cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canal system. A variety of approaches based upon a common foundation leading to the same result will be covered. Additional content regarding endodontics will be provided in the Endodontics II course in the spring term.
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MDOH 6320 - Removable Prosthodontics: Complete Dentures
2
In this course students will learn and apply the clinical and laboratory skills necessary to create high quality complete dentures as well as nomenclature and concepts relevant to complete denture fabrications.
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MDOH 6325 - Removable Prosthodontics: Complete Dentures Lab
1.6
This is the lab for Removable Prosthodontics: Complete Dentures.
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MDOH 6400 - Clinical Concepts: Patient Assessment & Periodontal Instrumentation
1
Students will have initial experiences working in the clinical setting providing a variety of diagnostic and preventive procedures on each other while learning to operate and maintain the clinic equipment and instrumentation.
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MDOH 6410 - Introduction to Dental Radiography
2.4
This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques. Topics include x-ray production, radiation biology and safety, exposure techniques, film processing and mounting, radiographic interpretation, identification of anatomical structures and patient management. The student will practice skills in a supervised simulation laboratory using teaching manikins to produce dental radiographic images as well as the placement of imaging receptors on student partners.
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MDOH 6600 - Dental Anesthesia
3.5
This course covers concepts and techniques related to the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Course content includes a comprehensive review of pharmacologic agents used to obtain topical and local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia; risk assessment performed during the medical history review; patient selection criteria for choosing appropriate pain management strategies; prevention and treatment of medical emergencies; and patient management during anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.
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MDOH 6610 - Oral Surgery
2.3
This course is an introductory level didactic presentation of the fundamental concepts of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental skills of oral surgery which apply to the practice of general dentistry.
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MDOH 6620 - Implant Dentistry
2.3
The implant module presents basic understanding of the biological aspects necessary for successful implant therapy. Students are exposed to one implant system in the laboratory portion of the course and there they perform some of the routine implant mechanics; this includes placement templates, simulated implant placement, impression transfer to the laboratory analogue, provisionalization and overdenture mechanics.
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MDOH 6650 - Removable Prosthodontics: Partial Dental Prostheses
4
This course is designed to teach students a working nomenclature as well as the necessary design principles for fabricating and delivering removable partial dentures (RPDs). Students will design RPDs for all Kennedy classifications, learn and demonstrate necessary intra-oral procedures associated with RPD fabrication, and learn to write laboratory work authorizations for RPDs.
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MDOH 6670 - Endodontics II
1.9
This course will focus on the diagnosis and treatment planning of endodontically-involved teeth. It will also cover oralfacial pain and pathology of non-endodontic origin.
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MDOH 6680 - Pediatric Dentistry
2.3
This course will introduce and examine the clinical, operative and behavior management issues relating to Pediatric dentistry.
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MDOH 6690 - Orthodontics
2.3
Basic orthodontic principles, growth and development, manipulation of simple orthodontic appliances.
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MDOH 6799 - Clinical Readiness Assessment
4
This course will require the second-year dental student to effectively manage simulated patient treatment in all areas of restorative dentistry (including operative dentistry, as well as fixed and removable prosthetic dentistry). Students will be required to consider time management during the daily projects and practical examinations. Daily projects will allow the student the opportunity to practice skills and work with various restorative materials while practical examinations will test the students on their readiness to progress to the supervised D3 clinical setting. Additionally, criteria used for the fourth-year clinical board exams (operative dentistry) will be introduced during this course to better ready students for the clinical years.
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MDOH 6800 - Oral Pathology I
2
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the variety of diseases and conditions, which may be encountered in a dental setting. The students should be able to recognize pathological conditions of the oral cavity including oral manifestations of systemic disease in the application of pathologic principles. The course provides an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features encountered and treatment options of the oral cavity and head and neck regions.
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MDOH 6940 - Medically Complex Patients
1.9
The students will learn how to integrate the systemic diseases and complex issues of patient management when considering the patient’s dental needs.
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MDOH 6950 - Treatment Planning
2
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the logical thought processes needed for comprehensive, problem-oriented treatment planning for adult and medically complex patients. Previous didactic information will be utilized as the student applies this knowledge to the assessment and organization of specific patient data. Students will work in groups to prepare several diagnoses and problem lists needed to plan sequenced treatments. Students will also be provided a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. In addition to learning basic information about common medical conditions, the student learns the process of risk assessment and treatment planning considerations for patients with typical medical disorders. Emphasis is placed on studying and researching various information resources.
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MDOH 6960 - Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
8
This course provides students with an introduction to the St. Louis Clinic. Hands on training and seminars on subjects pertinent to patient care, clinical operations and procedures will prepare students for their clinical experiences.
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MDOH 6995 - Dental Professionalism II
1
Professionalism is a cornerstone in the practice of dentistry. As such the professionalism course is offered each semester of the MOSDOH curriculum to demonstrate the importance of professional behavior in the dental students’ lives and careers in gaining and maintaining the trust of others.
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MDOH 7000 - Portfolio Capstone Project I
1
The use of a portfolio assessment strategy provides a robust methodology, using both formative (along the way evaluation) and summative (final or end evaluation) assessments and reflective analysis, to help determine attainment of competency at the end of a four-year dental school curriculum.
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MDOH 7050 - Dentistry in the Community III
0.5
This module takes place over two semesters during D3. This course will look at various community-based programs: how best to develop, implement, and evaluate these programs as well as financing these programs. Students will work with a local organization/ institution/ agency to develop a comprehensive oral health plan for a community. Students will be prepared for community clinical dentistry rotation experiences at safety net clinics. The module will compare and contrast different types of safety net clinics, analyze administration, funding, and patient population of safety net clinics, and evaluate the roles of other organizations that interact with safety net clinics.
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MDOH 7101 - Integrated Clinical Sciences - Didactic I
12
CCU directors and adjunct faculty to perform comprehensive oral exams, treatment planning, and diagnostic, preventive and definitive dental services. Patient treatment will be performed in the Comprehensive Care Units, Specialty Areas, Emergency, and in the 4th year, at affiliated external clinic sites. A diverse patient population will be served. Seminars will be held on a regular basis to review and present advanced concepts relevant clinic topics including treatment planning, case presentations, ethics, professionalism, practice management, legal and regulatory issues, evidence-based practice, and behavioral sciences. Additionally, specific disciplines of dentistry are organized as individual courses and students wil earn grades in each of the following: Clinic–Endodontics I – MDOH7120, Clinic–Fixed Prosthodontics I – MDOH7150, Clinic–Oral Surgery I – MDOH7130, Clinic–Orthodontics I – MDOH7170, Clinic–Periodontics I – MDOH7140, Clinic–Preventive & Restorative Dentistry I – MDOH7110, Clinic–Removable Prosthodontics I – MDOH7160, and Clinic–Pediatric Dentistry I – MDOH7180.
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MDOH 7102 - Integrated Clinical Sciences - Didactic II
13
CCU directors and adjunct faculty to perform comprehensive oral exams, treatment planning, and diagnostic, preventive and definitive dental services. Patient treatment will be performed in the Comprehensive Care Units, Specialty Areas, Emergency, and in the 4th year, at affiliated external clinic sites. A diverse patient population will be served. Seminars will be held on a regular basis to review and present advanced concepts relevant clinic topics including treatment planning, case presentations, ethics, professionalism, practice management, legal and regulatory issues, evidence-based practice, and behavioral sciences. Additionally, specific disciplines of dentistry are organized as individual courses and students wil earn grades in each of the following: Clinic–Endodontics I – MDOH7120, Clinic–Fixed Prosthodontics I – MDOH7150, Clinic–Oral Surgery I – MDOH7130, Clinic–Orthodontics I – MDOH7170, Clinic–Periodontics I – MDOH7140, Clinic–Preventive & Restorative Dentistry I – MDOH7110, Clinic–Removable Prosthodontics I – MDOH7160, and Clinic–Pediatric Dentistry I – MDOH7180.
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MDOH 7110 - Clinic-Preventive & Restorative Dentistry I
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MDOH 7120 - Clinic-Endodontics I
3
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MDOH 7130 - Clinic-Oral Surgery I
3
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MDOH 7140 - Clinic-Periodontics I
4
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MDOH 7150 - Clinic-Fixed Prosthodontics I
5
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MDOH 7160 - Clinic-Removable Prosthodontics I
5
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MDOH 7170 - Clinic-Orthodontics I
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MDOH 7180 - Clinic-Pediatric Dentistry I
3
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MDOH 7300 - Oral Pathology II
1.6
This course will integrate basic pathology principles and the oral pathology learned in Pathology I with application to simulated cases in a small group format. Cases will illustrate a variety of clinical signs and symptoms and from these, students will be required to develop a differential diagnosis with progression to a final diagnosis and patient management or referral. The course is designed to apply basic principles of the biomedical sciences to solving clinical problems, emphasizing the development of a differential diagnosis for various signs and symptoms seen orally.
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MDOH 7995 - Dental Professionalism III
1
Professionalism is a cornerstone in the practice of dentistry. As such the professionalism course is offered each semester of the MOSDOH curriculum to demonstrate the importance of professional behavior in the dental students’ lives and careers in gaining and maintaining the trust of others.
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MDOH 8000 - Portfolio Capstone Project II
1
The use of a portfolio assessment strategy provides a robust methodology, using both formative (along the way evaluation) and summative (final or end evaluation) assessments and reflective analysis, to help determine attainment of competency at the end of a four-year dental school curriculum.
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MDOH 8050 - Dentistry in the Community IV
0.5
This course takes place over two semesters, D4S1 and D4S2. It focuses on community-based health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health of the population, as well as the characteristics of dental care delivery systems and the social, political, psychological and economic factors affecting utilization within the system.
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MDOH 8101 - Integrated Clinical Sciences - Didactic III
7
l earn grades in each of the following: Clinic-Preventative & Restorative Dentistry II – MDOH8110, Clinic-Endodontics II – MDOH8120, Clinic-Fixed Prosthodontics II – MDOH8150, Clinic-Oral Surgery II – MDOH8130, Clinic-Orthodontics II – MDOH8170, Clinic-Pediatric Dentistry II – MDOH8180, Clinic-Periodontics II – MDOH8140, and Clinic-Removable Prosthodontics II – MDOH8160.
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MDOH 8102 - Integrated Clinical Sciences - Didactic IV
10
l earn grades in each of the following: Clinic-Preventative & Restorative Dentistry II – MDOH8110, Clinic-Endodontics II – MDOH8120, Clinic-Fixed Prosthodontics II – MDOH8150, Clinic-Oral Surgery II – MDOH8130, Clinic-Orthodontics II – MDOH8170, Clinic-Pediatric Dentistry II – MDOH8180, Clinic-Periodontics II – MDOH8140, and Clinic-Removable Prosthodontics II – MDOH8160.
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MDOH 8110 - Clinic-Preventative & Restorative Dentistry II
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MDOH 8120 - Clinic-Endodontics II
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MDOH 8130 - Clinic-Oral Surgery II
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MDOH 8140 - Clinic-Periodontics II
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MDOH 8150 - Clinic-Fixed Prosthodontics II
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MDOH 8160 - Clinic-Removable Prosthodontics II
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MDOH 8180 - Clinic-Pediatric Dentistry II
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DHED 6999 - Directed Study
3 credit hours
Directed studies may be required as assigned by the program chair.
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DHED 7100 - Transformative Leadership and Ethics
3 credit hours
Students will be provided an introduction to the organization and governance of health care organizations, colleges, and universities. Faculty, academic and administrative contexts, and organizational cultures within which students may be employed will be explored. Topics discussed include organizational theory, employee evaluation, ethics, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation.
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DHED 7300 - Cultural Competence and Multicultural Education
3 credit hours
Students examine the influence of diversity, culture, ethnic origin, and societal change on educational and health care institutions. Students will learn how to teach and lead in the continuously changing global environment. Students explore how language, gender, race, tradition, education, economic structure, societal transitions, and global events affect how educational and organizational philosophies are developed. In addition, this course will concentrate on multicultural teaching and learning.
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DHED 7500 - Technology and Educational Transformation
3 credit hours
Students will examine how technology has transformed health care and educational environments. Topics include how to integrate technology into instructional design and how to evaluate the effectiveness of technology. Copyright, fair use, and the Teach Act will be discussed, and students will have the opportunity to experiment with some of the latest technology tools.
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DHED 7700 - Finance and Budgeting
3 credit hours
Students will examine financial concepts and theories that influence the budgets of higher education institutions. Topics include potential revenue sources, budgeting techniques, effect of legislative action on budgets of higher education institutions, cost sharing concepts, reallocation concepts, and downsizing.
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DHED 7900 - Quantitative Research
3 credit hours
Students will be provided with an overview of the types of quantitative designs and statistical techniques. Students will learn about descriptive statistics; sampling techniques; statistical inference, including the null hypothesis, significance tests, and confidence intervals; and causal-comparative analyses, including t-test and ANOVA. Students will be required to do hands-on activities, and interpretation of data will be emphasized.
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DHED 8100 - Innovative Teaching Strategies in the Health Professions
3 credit hours
Students will learn about traditional and emerging learning theories in pedagogy and andragogy. Topics discussed include student-centered learning, heutagogy, Pedagogy 2.0 and 3.0, problem-based learning, and transformative learning. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning in the face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
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DHED 8300 - Qualitative Research
3 credit hours
Students will develop a theoretical framework for qualitative research. Topics include how to conduct various types of qualitative research projects through interviews, observations, and open-ended data, as well as how to analyze and report results. Students will conduct, analyze, and report qualitative data.
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DHED 8500 - Instructional Design and Program Planning
3 credit hours
Students will examine the use of a systematic process-based on learning theory to plan, design, and implement effective instruction for health professions education. Students will use educational taxonomies for the creation of instructional objectives for traditional and competency-based programs, and they will learn techniques for mapping curriculum.
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DHED 8700 - Student Assessment
3 credit hours
Students will learn how to create authentic assessments within a health curriculum. Best practices in assessment will be discussed, and students will create problem-based, competency-based, and transformative assessments that provide them with critical thinking and career-specific skills to facilitate training and education in the workplace.
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DHED 8900 - Educational Program Evaluation
3 credit hours
Students will be introduced to educational program assessment and evaluation. Topics include meeting health programmatic accreditation requirements, creating academic institutional effectiveness plans, program creation and revision, curricular evaluation, and strategic program assessment at the college and university level. Other topics discussed include evaluating certification and licensure pass rates, retention and attrition statistics, and integrating advisory board guidance into educational programs.
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