This course is an introduction to life in the profession of dentistry. The course will explore normal everyday morality, and consider whether a case can be made for an extraordinary morality or ethic for practitioners. The course will conclude with a brief review of the history of dentistry to enable the student to place the profession of dentistry in cultural and historical perspective.

The purpose of this first-year course is to present current information on a wide variety of topics ranging from interprofessional collaborative care, culture and society, computer resources, sexual harassment awareness, minority health issues, gender and age as factors in health care, alcohol and substance abuse, along with other subjects of relevance to students enrolled in the dental curriculum. In some cases, the course content applies directly to didactic and clinical courses in the curriculum.

CDS 823 is the second in a series of conjoint courses designed to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the patient care Team Leaders with other faculty. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to improve and maintain the students' ability to manage patients safely and efficiently. One of the primary goals of this course is to improve students' ability to interact with patients in an empathetic and professional manner.

Dental implantology has become an integral part of dental services. This course contains information on patient centered criteria for implant services, surgical considerations, and prosthetically driven treatment results. The student will have the opportunity to familiarize him/herself with the components used in providing such treatment through a hands-on laboratory session and using digital dentistry in the diagnosis and treatment planning for single implant crown and implant retained overdenture.

This course is designed to teach and prepare the student dentist the principles of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation in dentistry including a clinical training on venipuncture and intravenous drugs administration techniques. The management of emergencies associated with these techniques and an introduction to the principles of general anesthesia are also included.

CDS 833 is the third in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the four patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to improve and maintain the student dentist's ability to manage patients and provide care. The course spans both semesters of the academic year and includes all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders.

Dental Implantology has become an integral part of dental services. This course contains information on patient centered criteria for advanced implant services, advanced surgical considerations, and advanced prosthetically driven treatment results. Additional topics include treatment planning for complex dental implant cases, mechanical and restorative complication related to implant dentistry, esthetic consideration for implant restorations, immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization, and immediate/early loading protocols will be discussed.

This course is designed to present information regarding the diagnosis and management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders. The course will consist of a series of lectures and case presentations. The information provided in this course will allow the student to understand the dentist's role in managing complex orofacial pain problems. The area of temporomandibular disorders will be emphasized since the dentist plays a major role in managing these pain disorders

CDS 843 is the fourth in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the four patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are also included to improve and maintain your ability to manage patients. The course spans both semesters of the academic year, including all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders. Seminars/Discussion: 24 hours.

This course will engage students in a variety of activities including lectures, independent literature review and reading community-based projects, and individual or small group discussions to address current topics of special interest or concern in oral health. Projects and discussion areas for students participating in an interdisciplinary colloquium will be developed in conjunction with other health care providers.