CDS 813 is the first in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is co-directed by the patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to provide the student with an introduction to clinical protocol and to the fundamentals of patient management. The course spans both semesters of the academic year, and includes all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders. Lecture Hours: 1 Clinic Hours: 27.

This course is an introduction to the clinical application of dentistry with a focus of attention to dental ergonomics, basic dental assisting procedures, preventive dentistry, infection control, application of sealants, fluoride varnish and oral isolation techniques. It is designed to prepare students to function in dental environments, safely and efficiently and to prepare them for the school-based sealant experience.

The action and dosage of local anesthetic agents used in dentistry are taught as are the proper injection techniques. The technique of venipuncture and administration of intravenous drugs are also included. Patient evaluation and emergency techniques for cardiac and respiratory resuscitation are reviewed.

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.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for clinical dentistry by presenting techniques of examination and diagnostic procedures that ultimately lead to diagnosis and treatment planning.

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.

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.

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.