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Dentistry - Professional Courses (DENT)

DENT 6538      Orthodontics II View Details
This course will present a variety of topics related to orthodontics, such as: normal development, abnormal occlusal deviations during the developing permanent dentition, diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic problems, biomechanical principles in orthodontics, adolescent vs. adult orthodontics, peridontal health during orthodontic treatment, complications associated with orthodontic treatment and controversial aspect of orthodontics. You should also be able to recognize which kind of cases exceed the scope of limited treatment and may require intervention by a specialist. Offered: Fall
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6542C      Operative Dentistry Clinical II View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6551CR      Oral Surgery Clinical View Details
Oral Surgery Clinical is a course for application of principles taught in didactic courses (D6412, D6439, D6440, D6521, D6522, and D6610) and the Oral Surgery Rotations. Oral Surgery Clinical is designed to prepare the dental student with the necessary didactic and clinical skills to properly evaluate patients and provide Oral Surgery care in a safe effective and caring manner and to evaluate competency in tow areas: managing medical emergencies and oral surgical skills expected of a general dentist.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT 6556      Radiographic Interpretation View Details
This is a comprehensive multidisciplinary course in radiologic interpretation of normal anatomy, anomalies, dental caries, periodontal disease, periapical pathology and infections of the maxilla and mandible.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6559      Diagnosis And Management Of Orofacial Pain View Details
Essential conceptual, clinical and technical information and skills necessary in the diagnosis and treatment of Orofacial Pain States. Diagnostic protocols and radiographic procedures and their integration as it relates to painful head and neck conditions are presented in depth. Differential diagnosis and special diagnostic techniques are also addressed. Behavioral factors associated with the development of chronic pain and complicating the management of pain states are identified and discussed.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6562C      Removable Prosthodontics Clinical II View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6566      Bridge Course View Details
This course is designed as a lecture and clinical course to provide a transition into the clinical phase of the dental curriculum for the third year dental student.Offered: Summer.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT 6591C      Professional Development I View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6592C      Professional Development II View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6593C      Professional Development III View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6595      Introduction To Implant Dentistry View Details
To provide the undergraduate student with a solid background into the role of implant dentistry in their profession. Advances in technique and materials which are responsible for improved predictability will be presented. Emphasis will be on patient selection, treatment planning and basic restorative techniques. The student will be able to initiate uncomplicated dental implant procedures with this information and will be prepared to enter into more advanced continuing education and graduate programs in this subject.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6600      Review Of Clinical Dentistry View Details
A summative review of the basic areas of clinical dentistry.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6601C      Endodontics Clinical View Details
Clinical application of principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6602      Grand Rounds II View Details
This course is a continuation of Grand Rounds I and its aim is similar to Grand Rounds I: expand on the dental student's basic knowledge of critical review of scientific literature and information literacy. Students will present a Table Clinic at Midwest Dental Conference and prepare a proposal for their senior Grand Rounds presentation.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6603      Grand Rounds III View Details
Grand Rounds III is an independent study course designed to develop research skills required to keep abreast of current concepts in dentistry, develop the organizational skills needed for an effective case presentation, and develop professional public speaking skills. After completing relevant literature research, the student will prepare the presentation of a case study and give a multimedia presentation to peers and colleagues.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6604      Grand Rounds IV View Details
Grand Rounds IV continues Grand Rounds III is an independent study course designed to develop research skills required to keep abreast of current concepts in dentistry, develop the organizational skills needed for an effective case presentation, and develop professional public speaking skills. After completing relevant literature research, the student will prepare the presentation of a case study and give a multimedia presentation to peers and colleagues.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT 6605      Review Of Clinical Dentistry II View Details
A review of foundation knowledge for clinical dentistry.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6606C      Pediatric Dentistry Clinical I View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6607C      Pediatric Dentistry Clinical II View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT 6608C      Pediatric Dentistry Clinical III View Details
Clinical application of those principles taught in preceding terms.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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