Second Year Course Description

First Quarter

2131 - General Pathology

A comprehensive introductory course in pathology. Fundamental concepts of disease pathophysiology, tissue reaction to injury, and infection are included. The course consists of lectures, slide laboratories, and other audio visual presentations. Department of Pathology

2132 - Microbiology

Fundamental aspects of microbiology, immunology, and related fields. Introduction to the microbial cell, its morphology, physiology, and genetics. Principles of immunology with emphasis on antigen-antibody reactions, the immune response, mechanisms of innate and acquired resistance, and various immediate and delayed hypersensitivities. Study of major infectious diseases, including those caused by viruses, rickettsiae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. Lectures and laboratories on oral microbiota, oral lesions, hygiene and prevention, dental caries, and local infection. Department of Microbiology

2134 - Introduction to Comprehensive Care I

The goal of this course is to guide the development of necessary skills for the dental students to provide comprehensive care for their patients. This is accomplished by the presentation of information and training to develop ethical consciousness and communicative skills, skills in patient data collection, dental-medical record keeping, diagnosis of dental problems and diseases, formulation of comprehensive treatment plans, introduction to specific skills associated with various clinical disciplines, four-handed dentistry techniques, administration of local anesthetics, and gaining clinical experience through delivery of minor treatment to patients. Department of Periodontics

2135 - Periodontology I

Application of basic sciences to clinical problems course on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the periodontium and the rationale of diagnosis and therapy. Clinical instruction in the techniques of scaling, curettage, and oral hygiene. Department of Periodontics

1236 - Pain & Anxiety Management I

This course will introduce basic and advanced concepts in pharmacology and armamentarium, of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors used in dentistry. The course will also introduce the basic and advanced concepts regarding anesthetic blocks used in dentistry and its associated anatomy. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

2137 - Partial Prosthodontics - Fixed

Continuation of Partial Prosthodontics - Fixed (Course #1338). Department of Restorative Dentistry

2138 - Preclinical Partial Prosthodontics - Fixed

Continuation of Preclinical Partial Prosthodontics - Fixed (course #1339). Department of Restorative Dentistry

2150 - Biomaterials I

In this course, the composition, properties, and manipulation of the biomaterials used in the practice of dentistry are discussed. Both laboratory and clinical considerations in the use of materials are covered. The specific topics include gypsum products, investments, cements, waxes, impression materials, biocompatibility, porcelain, ceramic-metal restorations, implant materials, noble and base metal alloys, casting procedures, and soldering and welding. Department of Biomaterials

Second Quarter

2231 - Introduction to Dental Radiology

Fundamentals of dental radiology, intraoral techniques, and radiographic anatomy. Lectures, demonstrations, and technique training. Department of Diagnostic Sciences

2234 - Periodontology I

Continuation of Periodontology I (Course #2135). Department of Periodontics

2235 - Partial Prosthodontics - Removable

Basic principles and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of partially edentulous patients, by means of removable prostheses that commonly replace both soft tissues and teeth. Instruction includes lectures, audiovisuals, and laboratory exercises to introduce basic laboratory and clinical skills in this discipline. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2236 - Introduction to Comprehensive Care II

This three-quarter course will provide an introduction to the basic professional principles, clinical concepts, and skills needed for the competent, compassionate, ethical, and effective care and management of patients in a comprehensive care environment. Department of Periodontics

2237 - Pharmacology

Fundamental actions of drugs, emphasis on therapeutic agents used in dental practice, rationale for the use of drugs and their toxic effects and toxicology, and prescription writing. Lectures and conferences. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

2240 - Preclinical Partial Prosthodontics-Removable

This course provides the student with the fundamentals of treatment of the partially edentulous patient and the basic clinical and laboratory skills required in the fabrication of removable partial prostheses. Instruction includes sequential laboratory exercises that develop essential clinical skills. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2241 - Partial Prosthodontics Fixed

Lectures, clinical instruction, demonstrations, clinical experience, and laboratory exercises introduce current knowledge, materials, and techniques to appropriately diagnose and treat patients requiring crowns, fixed partial prostheses, removable partial prostheses, and combinations. Patient treatment requires broadly based application of materials, techniques, and occlusion, with a variety of diagnostic problems. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2242 - Preclinical Partial Prosthodontics Fixed

A continuation of the laboratory component of fixed partial prosthodontics that facilitates the development of essential skills for restoration of the dental arch with various types of single and multiple unit prostheses. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2243 - Removable Prosthodontics-Complete Dentures

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of the anatomy, dental materials, physiology, and techniques specific to the edentulous patient. Lectures, audiovisuals, and laboratory exercises are utilized to develop and demonstrate the necessary skill. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2244 - Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics Complete Dentures

This course provides the students with the skill and the understanding of laboratory procedures required for construction of the complete denture prosthesis. A series of simulated exercises are conducted to prepare the student for the clinical phase of managing edentulous patients. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2254 - Systemic Pathology

A correlative course of the major diseases of ten major organ systems. Emphasis is on clinical manifestations, means of diagnosis and significance to the dentists as well as structural and functional aspects of the various diseases. The organ systems studied are cardiovascular, pulmonary, urinary, gastrointestinal, hematological, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, skin, and nervous. The course consists of lectures, slide laboratories, and examination of preserved tissues. Department of Pathology

2261 - Special Patient Care in Dentistry

A didactic and clinical observation program on dental management of patients with medical and physical disabilities. Presented as two one-hour sessions at the School of Dentistry and Civitan International Research Center/ Sparks Clinic. Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Third Quarter

2330 - Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth

This course is to develop, in the student, a fundamental understanding and proficiency in treatment planning and the technical procedures needed for satisfactory preparation and restoration of an endodontically treated tooth with associated fixed prosthodontic procedures. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2331 - Introduction to Dental Radiology

Continuation of Introduction to Dental Radiology (Course #2231). Department of Diagnostic Sciences

2332 - Introduction to Oral Diagnosis

Introduction to oral diagnostic examination and treatment planning through lecture and interactive participation. Department of Diagnostic Sciences

2333 - Oral Pathology

Comprehensive background of the various diseases occurring in and about the oral cavity. Clinical and roentgenographic features of these diseases are correlated with gross and microscopic tissue changes. Close interrelationship between the oral cavity and the body as a whole emphasized. Students are trained to consider the relationship between local pathological changes and possible systemic disease, thereby establishing a rational basis for therapy. Department of Pathology

2334 - Introduction to Comprehensive Care III

A multidisciplinary course to prepare the student for clinical patient management. Lectures, laboratories, and clinic sessions emphasize data collection and analysis, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as therapeutic modalities. Department of Periodontics

2335 - Occlusion I

This course introduces concepts of dental occlusion, joint anatomy, muscles of mastication, occlusal correction and rehabilitation, interocclusal records, anterior guide tables, and articulators. Additionally, occlusal correlations with various specialties of periodontics, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry are discussed. Department of Restorative Dentistry.

2336 - Periodontology II

Continuation of Periodontology I (Course #2135). Department of Periodontics

2337 - Physical Diagnosis I

The importance of taking complete medical histories on dental patients is emphasized. Instruction also emphasizes that diseases influence the management of the dental patient. The student will develop skills in patient evaluation and diagnosis. Basic principles of diagnosis are needed to understand medical problems. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

2338 - Preclinical Endodontics

Lectures and laboratory exercises include the basic theory and practice of endodontic therapy. Topics include pulp canal anatomy and the techniques, materials and instruments used to clean, shape, and obturate root-canal spaces. Department of Endodontics

2339 - Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry

The final component of the preclinical dentistry series, which allows the student to perform comprehensive problem-based treatment planning and the technical procedures that are based on the treatment plan. Department of Restorative Dentistry

2350 - Preclinical Orthodontics

Instruction during this year will prepare students for their clinical experience during the third and fourth years. It will emphasize classification of malocclusion, diagnostic methods, and biomechanical procedures used in orthodontic mechanotherapy. Department of Orthodontics

2355 - Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics - Complete Dentures

Continuation of Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics-Complete Dentures (Course #2244). Department of Restorative Dentistry

2356 - Principles of Behavioral Science

This course will familiarize the students with basic behavioral and psychological principles as they apply to the practice of dentistry. Students will be instructed in the assessment of and treatment of dental anxiety, dental pain, and the management of patients presenting particular challenges to the dental practitioner (e.g. mental illness, drug addiction). Students will become familiar with the principles of stress management as they apply to the practice of dentistry. Department of Psychology

2357 - Removable Prosthodontics-Complete Dentures

Continuation of Removable Prosthodontics- Complete Dentures (course #2243). Department of Restorative Dentistry