This seminar course provides a review of selected biological science topics. Emphasis is placed on the use of current literature for an in-depth study of those aspects of the subject particularly relevant to dental practice. Lecture: 32 hours.

Molecular basis of structure and function in unicellular microbes. Molecular genetic and structural approaches to the analysis of bacterial architecture growth, division, and differentiation.

This is a comprehensive course in biochemistry designed to fulfill the specific needs of student dentists. Course content is generally as outlined in the American Association of Dental Schools suggested curriculum guidelines for biochemistry. Part I acquaints students with the chemical constituents of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; topics include the chemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and coenzymes, and the nature of enzyme action.

The course provides basic concepts of immunology and bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal biology. It focuses on mechanisms of human immunity, immunologically mediated disease, and pathogenesis in infectious disease. The material covered includes relevant pathology associated with both immunologic and infectious diseases, and a summary of infectious diseases from a clinical perspective.

This course will provide students of dentistry with a fundamental understanding of the pharmacology and the therapeutic uses of drugs commonly used in their practice or by their patients. This course will reinforce topics discussed in CDS 821 (Local Anesthesia); in addition, the course will integrate with ODM 830 (Mngmnt of Med Compromised Patient) and provide focused preparation for CDS 831 (Conscious Sedation).

This course presents the principles of radiographic anatomy, extra-oral projections (including panoramic film and lateral skull film), radiology of caries and periodontal disease, digital radiology, advanced imaging techniques (including CBCT), and the process of radiographic interpretation.

This course consists of two components: 1) examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients assigned to dental students in general clinics; and 2) an emergency clinic assignment in which the students will diagnose and treat patients with acute oral problems. Clinic, 30 hours.

This course will provide students with the knowledge required to manage medically compromised patients in the outpatient dental office. Basic clinicopathological information about commonly occurring medical disorders, the impact medications that these patients take have, the special problems they have, and their effects on dental health care will be presented. Critical thinking is encouraged so that the students can use their diagnostic skills in the appropriate manner to identify and manage patients with systemic disorders. Lecture, 43 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

This course is a continuation of ODM 821 and consists of several components: 1) examination, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients assigned to dental students in general clinics; 2) emergency clinic assignments in which the students will diagnose and treat patients with acute oral problems in the Urgent Care Clinic, 3) a rotation in the Diagnosis, Wellness & Prevention clinic, and 4) quizzes and competencies.

This course is a continuation of ODM 831 and also consists of two components: (1) examination, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients assigned to dental students in general clinics; and (2) emergency clinic assignments in which the students will diagnose and treat patients with acute oral problems. Clinic, 40 hours.