ASDO 6100 - Clinical Dentistry 2a

28.3 credit hours

Fundamentals - Clinic III: During the orientation period, students will have initial experiences working in the clinical setting providing a variety of diagnostic, preventive, and anesthesia related procedures on each other while learning to operate and maintain the clinic equipment. Rotations through sterilization and locating equipment, supplies and the procedure for checking out equipment will also be included.

Fundamentals - Dental Anesthesia: This module 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.

Fundamentals - Operative Dentistry III: This module is a continuation of the Operative Dentistry (D1) module. This module will expand the students’ 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 plan, develop technical skills in operative dentistry through learning more about intracoronal preparation and restorations in single teeth, develop clinical judgment, perform self-assessments, and develop their professional conduct, attitude and appearance. The module will provide students the opportunity to apply clinical and professional skills in a simulated practice environment.

Prosthodontics - Removable Partial Prosthodontics (RPD): This module is designed to teach students a working nomenclature as well as the necessary design principles for fabricating and delivering high quality removable partial dentures (RPD’S). Students will design eight different RPD’S and learn to write laboratory work authorizations for good laboratory communication.

Prosthodontics - Fixed Prosthodontics: This module presents an overview of clinical procedures associated with both 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 with 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.

Prosthodontics - Fixed Pro LAB: This module presents an overview of laboratory procedures associated with both 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 with 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.

Specialties - Endodontics I: This course expands upon the dental pulp module in the first year and introduces endodontic treatment technique and procedures. The goal of the pre-clinical endodontic program is to prepare the student to understand, recognize, diagnose and successfully treat diseases of and injuries to the pulp and periapical tissues. Management of common clinical endodontic problems that may be encountered in the practice of general dentistry will be emphasized.

Specialties - OMF Radiology I: This module will describe the principles of radiographic image acquisition for intraoral and panoramic x-ray modalities, radiobiology, radiation safety, recognition of radiographic anatomy, and interpretation of radiographic pathoses.

Specialties - Introduction to Lasers: This module will introduce the students to the basic theory and techniques of using lasers in dentistry. They will learn a comprehensive overview of the clinical applications of lasers in contemporary dental practices. Students will learn and understand the basic laser physics, the science behind laser tissue interactions, the operation of various lasers and basic safety aspects. They will comprehend the use of lasers in oral surgery, the full range of therapeutic applications for hard tissue, the indication and contraindications for lasers in periodontal therapy as well as laser-based diagnostics, and future aspects in laser dentistry. The students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical understanding and will practice their clinical and professional skills in simulated treatments.