ASDO 6100 - Clinical Dentistry 2A

33 credit hours

Introduction to Clinic: During the orientation period, students will have initial experiences working in the clinical setting providing a variety of diagnostic, preventive, and anesthesia related procedures to 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.Other simulation activities that support patient care will be included. A pre-clinical competency must be passed during this module as part of obtaining clinical privileges.

Operative Dentistry III: This operative dentistry module trains students to integrate restorative procedures within a preventive continuum, emphasizing professional conduct and ethical patient management. Students will master the diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and proper sequencing of operative cases, including the skillful preparation and aesthetic restoration of teeth using a variety of direct and indirect materials (amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, gold, porcelain, and veneers) to achieve optimal function and aesthetic outcomes.

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.

Specialties- Periodontics II: This module provides a comprehensive study of periodontal disease, covering the anatomy of the periodontium in both healthy and diseased states, along with the pathobiology of periodontitis.Students will learn to analyze the clinical signs, classify the various periodontal diseases, and understand the risk factors and the interrelationship between systemic diseases and periodontal health. The curriculum focuses on clinical management, detailing the ultimate goal and phases of periodontal therapy, the application of standards of care, and the role of host modulation in treatment.

Specialties - Endodontics: 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 - 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.

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.

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. This module includes the Complete Removable Prosthodontics lab, where 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.

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

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- Laser: This comprehensive module provides a detailed understanding of dental laser technology, starting with the fundamentals of laser light, physics, and components of various gas, solid-state, and diode systems.The curriculum covers essential topics such as laser parameters, emission modes, and basic tissue interactions (absorption, reflection, transmission), emphasizing the specific interactions of different
wavelengths (CO2, Nd:YAG, Erbium) with both soft tissue and bone. Students will gain hands-on simulated surgical skills for soft tissue procedures and hard tissue applications (cavity preparation), learn the use of lasers in periodontics and endodontics, explore applications in caries detection and diagnostics, and be thoroughly trained in laser instrument setup, maintenance, infection control, and
critical laser safety protocols.