A study of selected topics and contemporary issues regarding physician assistant practice. Emphasis will be placed on review of selected clinical medicine topics, evidenced-based medicine, principles of managed care, job searches, and interviewing skill.

Residence for postdoctoral scholars or fellows.

This seminar course is the second in a series of four such seminars that discuss essential aspects of clinical pediatric dentistry, with emphasis on the scientific evidence supporting contemporary practice. These four consecutive seminar courses over four semesters (two academic years) provide the pediatric dentistry graduate student with a conceptual basis for caring for the oral health of children.

This seminar course is the fourth and last of a series of four such seminars that discuss essential aspects of clinical pediatric dentistry, with emphasis on the scientific evidence supporting contemporary practice. These four consecutive seminar courses over four semesters (two academic years) provide the pediatric dentistry graduate student with a conceptual basis for caring for the oral health of children. This fourth seminar in the series consists of sixteen two- hour sessions (32 hours) and addresses the required reading list of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

This course is an introduction to Pediatric Dentistry with emphasis placed on prenatal, baby oral health and the developing child. A detailed analysis of development of the primary and mixed dentition, including odontogenesis will allow the student to understand how the dentition and skeleton evolves for the child. Emphasis will be placed on clinical and radiographic examination of the pediatric patient including recognition of common oral pathology and oral habits seen in the developing child.

An introductory preclinical lab and clinical pediatric dentistry course, instructing dental students on preventive care and restorative care for children. In the Simulation Lab, the student will develop a specific skill-set on numerous restorative techniques for primary teeth which will include preparation and restoration for 1) Posterior Teeth: Class I, Class II, Stainless Steel Crown, Pulpotomy treatment and Sealants and for 2) Anterior Teeth: Class III and Class IV anterior Strip Crown restorations.

This course is designed to introduce current concepts in pediatric dentistry. To allow the student to feel comfortable treating oral pathology in the child patient.

An advanced clinical course instructing student dentists in oral health care for children. This course will consist of a clinical rotations in pediatric Dental offices. Students will shadow the attending specialist, and assist with procedures once they and the attending faculty feel comfortable. Knowledge gained in Pediatric Dentistry I PDO 822 and Pediatric Dentistry II PDO 834 is applied in this portion of the course.

Pediatric Dentistry provide opportunities for further study of or experience in various aspects of pediatric dentistry. Topics may include management of children with developmental/medical conditions in a hospital, dental treatment of handicapped children and of normal children and adolescents, and further discussion of treatment techniques. Hours variable, ranging from a minimum of 16 hours lecture/discussion to a maximum of 10 weeks clinical experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 credits.

A seminar course designed to present the present understanding of the etiology of periodontal disease and current techniques for treatment of periodontal problems.