ASDO 6101 - Clinical Dentistry 2B

19 credit hours

Fundamentals - Clinic IV: 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 Materials: 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.

Prosthodontics - Complete Removable Prosthodontics: In this module students will learn and apply the clinical skills necessary to create high quality complete dentures as well as nomenclature and concepts relevant to complete dental fabrications.

Prosthodontics - Complete Removable Prosthodontics LAB - 1.6 credit hours: In this module students will learn and apply the laboratory skills necessary to create high quality complete dentures as well as nomenclature and concepts relevant to complete dental fabrications.

Prosthodontics - Implantology: The implant module presents basic understanding of the biological aspects necessary for successful implant therapy.

Specialties - TMD: The emphasis of this course is the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the most common temporomandibular disorders. The lectures are organized in a sequence which will allow the student to understand the concepts in diagnosis and apply that understanding to the laboratory experiences.

Specialties - Oral Maxillofacial Surgery: 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.

Specialties - Endodontics II: This course will acquaint the student with a simulated clinical application of the principles of endodontic therapy. Procedures will be performed on extracted teeth and the progression of the student will be evaluated and monitored throughout the course. As a prerequisite, the student should have an understanding of histology, general tooth anatomy, infection, inflammation and repair. Also, knowledge of managing the medically compromised patient. and systemic diseases.

Specialties - Pediatric Dentistry: This module will introduce and examine the clinical, operative and behavior management issues relating to Pediatric dentistry.

Specialties - OMF Radiology II: 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 - Periodontics III: 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.