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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Courses

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DDS 6111 - Periodontology I Lecture
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 1.5 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5611 until 17-MAY-10
Periodontal anatomy, physiology/etiology of periodontal diseases. Clinical, histopathological, and pathogenesis of gingivitis and periodontitis. Role of genetics, tobacco use, and systemic disorders.
DDS 6112 - Periodontology II A: Technique
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits)
Presurgical procedures in periodontics. Clinical skills to examine, diagnose, prevent, and treat periodontal patients. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6113 - Periodontology III Lecture
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6613 until 04-JAN-10
Clinical procedures associated with surgical phase of periodontal therapy, including implants. Evaluation of periodontal treatment, maintenance phase, relationship between periodontics and other disciplines in dentistry. Clinical research. Integrating periodontics into general practice.
DDS 6114 - Clinical Pharmacology Correlations in Dentistry
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6614 until 17-MAY-10
Pharmacologic therapeutic areas with potential clinical relevance in dentistry. Application to therapeutic prescribing decisions. Mechanisms of action. Indications, dosing drug interactions, prescribing concerns. Discussion of published literature.
DDS 6123 - Periodontology Clinic DDS3 Summer
(2 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, evaluation of periodontal therapy, and implementation of maintenance programs. COURSE PURPOSE These courses are designed to enable the dental student to gain expertise, knowledge, and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient.
DDS 6125 - Periodontology Clinic D3 Fall
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Third year dental student nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, evaluation of periodontal therapy, and implementation of maintenance programs. COURSE PURPOSE These courses are designed to enable the third year dental student to gain expertise, knowledge, and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient.
DDS 6126 - Periodontology Clinic D3 Spring
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Third-year dental student nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, evaluation of periodontal therapy, and implementation of maintenance programs. These courses are designed to enable the third-year dental student to gain expertise, knowledge, and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient.
DDS 6127 - Periodontology Clinic DDS4 Summer
(2 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Summer)
This course is designed to enable the dental student to gain expertise, knowledge and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient. Students are expected to complete skills assessments and a patient case presentation during the year.
DDS 6128 - Periodontology Clinic D4 Fall
(2 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
This course is designed to enable the fourth year dental student to gain expertise, knowledge and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient. Students are expected to complete skills assessments and a patient case presentation during the year.
DDS 6129 - Periodontology Clinic D4 Spring
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This course is designed to enable the fourth year dental student to gain expertise, knowledge and confidence in the clinical skills needed to examine, diagnose, and treat the periodontal patient. Students are expected to complete skills assessments and a patient case presentation during the year.
DDS 6130 - Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
(2 cr; Prereq-Enrolled in PASS; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DDS 6311 until 05-JAN-15, was DENT 6950 until 17-MAY-10
Methods/procedures consistent with preclinical teaching in traditional predoctoral program.
DDS 6131 - Pediatric Dentistry Pre-Clinic
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5501 until 17-MAY-10
Physical, emotional, dental, and language development. Diagnosis, prevention, and management of oral diseases in children.
DDS 6141 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
(3 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Preventive/clinical topics/techniques. Diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical treatment of pediatric patients. Prereq-3rd yr DDS student.
DDS 6151 - Pain and Anxiety Control
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5201 until 04-JAN-10
Didactic/clinical aspects of pain/anxiety control as pertains to dentistry. Emphasizes use of local anesthetics, conscious sedation (nitrous oxide inhalation). Acute/chronic pain mechanisms, neuropathic pain, issues pertaining to narcotic/other drug abuse.
DDS 6152 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 1.1 credits)
Introduction to concepts of oral/maxillofacial surgery. Emphasizes fundamental skills of oral surgery that apply to practice of general dentistry.
DDS 6153 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 1.2 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6203 until 04-JAN-10
Fundamental clinical/diagnostic skills that apply to practice of general dentistry. Surgical procedures, complications, facial fractures, congenital abnormalities. Prereq-Oral Surgery I.
DDS 6161 - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic Rotation
(2 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2.5 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6221 until 04-JAN-10
Oral Surgery Clinic experience.
DDS 6169 - Occlusal Management I
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This courses offers the first year dental student an interdisciplinary introduction to clinical occlusion. There will be didactic lectures and an opportunity for a clinical experience of intra-oral scanning demo, hands-on clinical scanning and visualization of digital records and occlusion. Students are required to be admitted to the DDS program prior to taking this course.
DDS 6171 - Orthodontics I
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Supervision, guidance, and correction of growing or mature dentofacial structures. Growth/development of craniofacial structures. Diagnostic methods, biology of tooth movement and biomechanics. Clinical diagnosis, treatment planning.
DDS 6172 - Orthodontics II
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 1.5 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6522 until 04-JAN-10
Lectures examine clinical management of specific orthodontic problems; and principles and procedures in preventative, interceptive, and corrective orthodontics examined through case analysis and treatment planning. Lab covers practical applications of developing occlusion analysis; and fundamentals of orthodontic appliances.
DDS 6181 - Orthodontic Clinic Rotation
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6524 until 04-JAN-10
Diagnosis, treatment timing, and treatment objectives; skills required to perform orthodontic procedures.
DDS 6211 - Introduction to Oral Biology
(.6 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Biology of the mouth. Broad overview of current information on the following topics: plaque microbiology, bone growth and remodeling, oral diseases, bad breath, and amalgam fillings. Prereq-1st yr [DDS or DT student].
DDS 6212 - Topics in Dental Biochemistry
(1.1 cr; Prereq-1st yr [DDS or DT student]; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Biological, chemical, and biochemical phenomena in oral cavity and their interrelationships. Biological/chemical basis of dental caries. How saliva, dental plaque, and plaque fluid interact with and impact caries process. Metabolic handling, anticaries mechanisms of fluoride.
DDS 6213 - Microbiology for Dental Students
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)
General microbiology, bacterial pathogenesis, virology. Oral microbial ecology, dental caries, periodontal diseases. Evaluation of current literature through student essays. Discussions on methodology. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6214 - General Histology
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Structure/function of cells, tissues, and organs. Prereq-Accepted into DDS program.
DDS 6215 - Dental Pharmacology
(3 cr; Prereq-Must be in DDS program; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Concepts of drug action/tools for lifelong learning. Principles of drug action. Drugs that act on various bodily systems.
DDS 6216 - Integrated Case Based Seminars
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Seminars for second year dental students to discuss various dental cases and prepare them for entering clinic earlier in the curriculum.
DDS 6231 - Physical Evaluation I
(2 cr; Prereq-1st yr [DDS or DT student]; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Concepts of diagnosis and patient evaluation for exam of patients in various adult clinical programs in School of Dentistry.
DDS 6232 - Physical Evaluation II
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2.2 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6122 until 04-JAN-10
Lecture and case-based series designed to review physical evaluation of common medical-systemic problems of patient management and care based on principles of medical management, thorough evaluation, and recognition of the medically compromised patient. Includes acute management of medical emergencies in dental practice.
DDS 6233 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5101 until 04-JAN-10
General principles of radiology, radiation physics, dosimetry, biology, radiation protection, regulations and recent concepts of imaging.
DDS 6234 - Radiographic Interpretation
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Dental record keeping. Documentation/analysis of medical/clinical findings. Patient's rights, informed consent. Radiographic interpretation of deviations from normal. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6235 - Oral Radiology Preclinical Lab I
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Preclinical demonstration-participation phases in radiographic technique, using mounted human skulls. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6242 - Oral Medicine/Diagnosis II
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Comprehensive patient evaluation. Medical history/interview, general physical exam/evaluation, head/neck exam, intraoral exam, occlusion-TMJ exam. Periodontal, dental, and radiological exams. Prereq-DDS student.
DDS 6243 - Oral Radiology Clinic
(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Radiographing dental school patients, radiographic interpretations, panoramic/extraoral technique seminars, quality assurance procedures. Prereq-3rd yr DDS student.
DDS 6244 - Oral Radiology Clinic II
(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6112 until 04-JAN-10
This course consists of radiographing dental school patients, radiographic interpretations, panoramic and extraoral technique seminars and quality assurance procedures.
DDS 6245 - Oral Radiology Clinic D3 Summer
(1 cr; Prereq-3rd yr DDS student.; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Radiographing dental school patients, radiographic interpretations, panoramic/extraoral technique seminars, quality assurance procedures.
DDS 6246 - Oral Radiology Clinic D3 Fall
(1 cr; Prereq-3rd yr DDS student.; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Radiographing dental school patients, radiographic interpretations, panoramic/extraoral technique seminars, quality assurance procedures.
DDS 6247 - Oral Radiology Clinic D3 Spring
(1 cr; Prereq-3rd yr DDS student; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Radiographing dental school patients, radiographic interpretations, panoramic/extraoral technique seminars, quality assurance procedures.
DDS 6251 - Oral Histology and Embryology and Medical Genetics
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5315 until 04-JAN-10
Embryologic development and histologic structure of tissues in the head, face, and mouth with emphasis on clinical correlations, principles of medical genetics, complex traits of the orofacial region, and genetic contributions to oral diseases.
DDS 6252 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3.1 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6316 until 04-JAN-10
Recognizing, diagnosing, and managing diseases with maxillofacial, oral, or dental manifestations. Deductive approaches to identifying associated diseases.
DDS 6253 - General Pathology for the Dental Student
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 5 credits)
General Pathology provides students with a basic understanding of the foundational aspects of pathology, such as inflammation, tissue injury and repair, and neoplasia. After finishing this course, students will understand in general how disease impacts body tissues and organ systems, and will recognize common abnormal patterns produced by oral and systemic diseases. This course precedes the Systemic Pathology course (DDS 6254) given in the DDS2 fall semester, and provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding systems-based pathology.
DDS 6254 - Systemic Pathology for the Dental Student
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Systemic Pathology provides students with a basic understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and effects of human disease in all organ systems. After finishing this course, students will understand how diseases impact patients, and will be able to modify treatment and care accordingly. Students will also be able to recognize common oral manifestations of systemic diseases in order to provide more complete patient care. This course is preceded by the General Pathology course (DDS 6253) given in the DDS2 summer semester.
DDS 6271 - TMD & Orofacial Pain
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6919 until 17-MAY-10
Evaluation and differential diagnosis of temporomandibular and orofacial pain disorders. Rehabilitation treatment strategies for the most common TM disorders, including splints, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and medications.
DDS 6310 - Introduction to Dental Clinics
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
This course is designed to expose the first year doctor of dental surgery students to clinical activities early in their dental training. It will allow students to become oriented to the clinics, dispensary personnel, clinic supplies and patient communication. Students will be trained in infection control and the care of standard dental equipment and instruments. It will also provide modeling of appropriate professional demeanor, attire and interactions with other dentists, student operators and patients. Each student will be assigned to 10 - 3 hours assisting sessions.
DDS 6314 - Treatment Planning
(3 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5441 until 04-JAN-10
Management of dental patients. Process/development of comprehensive treatment plans. Treatment planning in private-practice setting.
DDS 6315 - Hospital, Geriatric, Special Needs Dentistry Rotation
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
The purpose of this rotation is to reinforce the information provided in prior coursework in special needs, hospital, and geriatric care (e.g., DDS 6338) and enable dental students to increase their skill and comfort in managing adults with more complex underlying health and/or functional issues and difficulty accessing oral health care via usual strategies.
DDS 6316 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D3 Summer
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Application of clinical knowledge, skills, and the principles of care to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and management of patients.
DDS 6317 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D3 Fall
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Application of clinical knowledge, skills, and the principles of care to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and management of patients.
DDS 6318 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D3 Spring
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Application of clinical knowledge, skills, and the principles of care to the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and management of patients.
DDS 6319 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D4 Summer
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Patient management skills, Diagnosis, treatment planning, delivery of comprehensive care, efficient use of clinic time.
DDS 6320 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D4 Fall
(2 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Patient management skills, diagnosis, treatment planning, delivery of comprehensive care, efficient use of clinic time.
DDS 6321 - Comprehensive Care Clinic D4 Spring
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Patient management skills, diagnosis, treatment planning, delivery of comprehensive care, efficient use of clinic time.
DDS 6322 - Treatment Planning Clinic II
(1 cr; Prereq-Patient Management II Resource Workbook; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6443 until 03-JAN-11
Devise initial plan from established database; make case presentation; develop final treatment plan, informed consent and appointment plan; and make financial arrangements.
DDS 6325 - Dental Professional Development I
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
First of a series that prepares the student in professionalism and practice management. Uses self-assessment and strategic planning to lead students to identify personal and professional aspirations. Four sequential levels of learning creating progressively higher levels of competence using a blended-learning format including online education, simulations and self-directed learning.
DDS 6326 - Dental Professional Development II
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Focuses on Career Planning, Personal Strategic Planning, Personal Finance and Debt Management. Students apply principles and tools learned to their future professional practice and career.
DDS 6327 - Dental Professional Development III
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits)
This course focuses on preparing the student in professionalism, critical thinking, problem solving and practice management. It uses a blended-learning format that includes on-line education, simulations and self-directed learning. It lays the groundwork for students to develop day-to-day leadership skills needed to operate a successful dental practice.
DDS 6328 - Dental Professional Development IV
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Fourth and final course sequence in Dental Professional Development. Focuses on completing business plans and refining personal and professional strategic plans applying skills learned in the previous three courses.
DDS 6331 - Dental Public Health I
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Public health approach to disease. Tools to address public oral health needs. Oral health care in United States. Factors impacting supply/demand for dental services. Critical thinking regarding dental care delivery. Prereq-1st yr in DDS Program.
DDS 6332 - Dental Public Health II
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Aspects/principles of prevention. Risk assessment, screening, dietary analysis. Models of health education, health promotion. How dental profession influences public. Student groups research/present materials about oral health topic.
DDS 6333 - Understanding Health Systems
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Understanding Health Systems is a third year Doctor of Dental Surgery course, under the division of Primary Care.
DDS 6336 - Dental Practice Management
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6421 until 04-JAN-10
Skills in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the clinical, business, and human aspects of dental practice.
DDS 6337 - Current Legal Issues for the New Dentist
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Summer)
Legal issues: regulation of the profession, associateships, purchasing a dental practice, starting a practice, dental risk management, contract law considerations. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6338 - Special Issues in Oral Health Care: Geriatric, Hospital, and Special Needs Patient Dentistry
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6420 until 17-MAY-10
Delivering optimal oral health care to older adults and patients with special needs. Clinical management of patients with social, psychological, physiological, and dental characteristics. Dentistry in hospital setting. Prereq-4th yr DDS program student.
DDS 6339 - Emergency Preparedness
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Emergency preparedness for the dental office with emphasis on teamwork skills. Online module, lectures, and participation in simulated realistic disaster scenarios with interprofessional teams. Prereq-Must be enrolled in a School of Dentistry program.
DDS 6340 - Medical Emergencies and Patient Safety in the Dental Clinical Environment
(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Hands-on/didactic training in recognizing/managing medical emergencies. Patient safety/reduction of risks for accidental patient injury in dental clinical environment.
DDS 6341 - Oral Health Advocacy, Delivery, and Policy
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
This course uses examples and issues in dentistry and dental public health as a strategy for understanding health policy and public health program development at the local, state, and national levels. This is a multi-institutional elective about health policy and advocacy ? delivered remotely for Harvard, UNC, ECU, and UMN students.
DDS 6343 - Dental Service-Learning DDS2 Spring
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
DDS2 Students will have the option to go to Hope Dental Clinic to practice local anesthesia injections on patients and to assist. This is an opportunity for students in DDS 6151 after they complete and pass their local anesthesia lab in November. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. All experiences will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6344 - Dental Service-Learning DDS3 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6345 - Dental Service-Learning DDS3 Fall
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6346 - Dental Service-Learning DDS3 Spring
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6347 - Dental Service-Learning DDS4 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6348 - Dental Service-Learning DDS4 Fall
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6349 - Dental Service-Learning DDS4 Spring
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
This is an elective clinical experience course for DDS and ADT students only. Dental Service-Learning is designed to enable students to experience providing oral health care to patient populations who do not have regular access to such care. Clinical experiences in restorative dentistry, emergency dental care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery will be provided under the supervision of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Faculty.
DDS 6360 - Introduction to Outreach Experiences (Primarily Online)
(0 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Provide dental care to underserved populations in various clinical settings throughout Minnesota.
DDS 6361 - Outreach Experiences D4 Summer (Primarily Online, conference/workshop)
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6021 until 04-JAN-10
Dental care/involvement in community health promotion/service events to under-served populations throughout Minnesota.
DDS 6362 - Outreach Experiences D4 Fall
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Provide dental care/involvement in community health promotion/service events to underserved populations in various clinical settings throughout Minnesota. Prereq-Doctor of Dental Surgery Program.
DDS 6363 - Outreach Experiences D4 Spring
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Dental care/involvement in community health promotion/service events to under-served populations throughout Minnesota.
DDS 6411 - Biomaterials Science I
(1 cr; Prereq-in DDS program.; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Prosthodontics, operative dentistry. Students apply scientific principles to selection/utilization of biomaterials, and evaluate a recent research publication.
DDS 6412 - Biomaterials Science II
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer; may be repeated 2 times)
This course continues where Biomaterials Science I leaves off instructing students on additional applications of scientific principles in the selection and utilization of dental biomaterials.
DDS 6431 - Oral Anatomy I
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Morphological characteristics of human dentition and associated contiguous structures. Foundational knowledge applied to situations in general clinical practice. Lectures, lab. Prereq-1st yr DDS student.
DDS 6432 - Oral Anatomy Laboratory I
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Application of oral anatomy. Fixed prosthodontic lab techniques. Fundamentals of tooth preparation. Prereq-1st yr DDS student.
DDS 6434 - Operative Dentistry I
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5801 until 17-MAY-10
Restoration of small caries lesions, cervical abrasion lesions, and attrition defects. Practical aspects of caries risk assessment, lesion identification, and comprehensive caries management. Emphasizes indications for surgical intervention, principles of restoration design, and rationale for various design features. Prereq-Dental Anatomy, Biomaterials.
DDS 6435 - Operative Dentistry I Laboratory
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2.3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5802 until 17-MAY-10
Restoration of small caries lesions, cervical abrasion lesions, and attrition defects in clinical simulation setting. Emphasizes designing/executing retentive/resistant restorations, conserving tooth structure, and operating in clinically relevant orientations. Self-evaluation techniques, discriminatory skills. Prereq-Dental Anatomy, Biomaterials.
DDS 6436 - Operative Dentistry II
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2.1 credits)
Diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of moderate to severe phase of dental caries. Use of dental amalgam, cast gold, composite resin, and cast porcelain. Aesthetic modification to teeth. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6437 - Operative Dentistry II Lab
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)
Exercises in treatment of moderate to severe phase of dental caries utilizing dental amalgam, cast gold, composite resin, and cast porcelain. Aesthetic modifications to teeth. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6438 - Operative Dentistry III
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5805 until 04-JAN-10
Integration/application of skills/knowledge in diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment. Clinical setting. Prereq-Operative Dentistry [I, II], Operative Dentistry [I, II] Lab.
DDS 6439 - Evidence Based Restorative
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 1.4 credits)
Contemporary aspects of operative Dentistry. Students, working in groups, answer clinical questions. Evidence-based approach. Prereq-3rd yr DDS student.
DDS 6443 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D3 Summer
(2 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry [I, II, III], Operative Dentistry [I, II] lab; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Third year dental students, under direction of instructor, place single tooth restorations on patients, perform dental exams, and prepare treatment plans for patients with consultation from Operative Dentistry Division faculty.
DDS 6444 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D3 Fall
(2 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry [I, II, III], Operative Dentistry [I, II] lab; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Third year dental students, under direction of instructor, place single tooth restorations on patients, perform dental exams, and prepare treatment plans for patients with consultation from Operative Dentistry Division faculty.
DDS 6445 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D3 Spring
(2 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry [I, II, III], Operative Dentistry [I, II] lab; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Third year dental students, under direction of instructor, place single tooth restorations on patients, perform dental exams, and prepare treatment plans for patients with consultation from Operative Dentistry Division faculty.
DDS 6446 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D4 Summer
(2 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry I, II, III, Operative Dentistry I and II Lab.; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
4th year dental student clinical application of operative dentistry diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical judgment, and technical skills.
DDS 6447 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D4 Fall
(2 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry I, II, III, Operative Dentistry I and II Lab.; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
4th year dental student clinical application of operative dentistry diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical judgment, and technical skills.
DDS 6448 - Operative Dentistry Clinic D4 Spring
(3 cr; Prereq-Operative Dentistry I, II, III, Operative Dentistry I and II Lab.; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
4th year dental student clinical application of operative dentistry diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical judgment, and technical skills.
DDS 6451 - Introduction to Endodontics Lecture and Laboratory
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5701 until 17-MAY-10
Study of morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.
DDS 6455 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D3 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Endodontic dentistry clinic practice for third year dental students.
DDS 6456 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D3 Fall
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Endodontic clinical practice for third year dental students.
DDS 6457 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D3 Spring
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Endodontic clinical practice for third year dental students.
DDS 6458 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D4 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Endodontic clinical practice for fourth year dentistry students.
DDS 6459 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D4 Fall
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Endodontic clinical practice for fourth year dental students.
DDS 6460 - Endodontic Dentistry Clinic D4 Spring
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Endodontic clinical practice for fourth year dentistry students.
DDS 6468 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Lecture I
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge and procedural skills necessary of managing simulated patient cases that require full crown restoration.
DDS 6469 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Laboratory I
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge and procedural skills necessary of managing simulated patient cases that require full crown restoration. Lab sessions will allow students time to practice skills on typodonts.
DDS 6471 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Single Crown Restoration Lecture II
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5903 until 04-JAN-10
Provides fundament knowledge/procedural skills necessary for managing simulated patient cases that require full crown restoration.
DDS 6472 - Preclinical Prosthodontic Single Crown Restoration Technique Laboratory II
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5904 until 04-JAN-10
Lab techniques, fundamentals of tooth preparation.
DDS 6473 - Preclinical Prosthodontic Technique Lecture III
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 1.5 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5905 until 17-MAY-10
Fixed, removable, occlusion topics.
DDS 6474 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Laboratory III
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2.1 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5906 until 17-MAY-10
Fixed, removable, occlusion topics.
DDS 6475 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Techniques Lecture IV
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Theory/practice in complete denture construction. Diagnosis, treatment planning/sequencing for edentulous patient. Instruments, terminology, principles, technical/clinical procedures. Prereq-DDS program.
DDS 6476 - Preclinical Prosthodontic Technique Laboratory IV, Complete Dentures
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2.3 credits)
Technical/clinical laboratory procedures used for fabrication/replacement of teeth with complete dentures. Prereq-DDS program.
DDS 6477 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Lecture V, Removable Partial Dentures
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2.5 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5909 until 04-JAN-10
Principles/philosophies of removable partial denture prosthodontics. Design/fabrication of removable prosthesis to replace teeth for partially edentulous patient. Lecture format, plus an interactive seminar.
DDS 6478 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Laboratory V, Partial Dentures
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2.2 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5910 until 04-JAN-10
Technical/clinical laboratory procedures used for fabrication/replacement of teeth with partial dentures.
DDS 6479 - Clinical Occlusion
(1 cr; Prereq-Enrolled in dentistry program; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5915 until 04-JAN-10
Clinical variation in occlusion encountered in a typical clinical setting. Guidelines to manage this variation.
DDS 6485 - PASS Prosthodontic Technique I
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Principles and philosophies of removable partial denture prosthodontics. Design and fabrication of removable prosthesis to replace teeth for partially edentulous patient. Lecture and interactive seminar.
DDS 6487 - PASS (Program for Advanced Standing Students) Prosthodontic Technique 2
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Pre-clinical didactic and laboratory course designed to provide students with the knowledge and procedural skills necessary for managing simulated patient cases requiring full crown restoration.
DDS 6489 - Prosthodontics: Early Clinical Experience
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
The purpose of the course is to provide the second-year dental student with early clinical experiences, specifically in dentures fabrication, that is performed under the supervision of clinical faculty who will provide instruction, assistance, and immediate feedback.
DDS 6491 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Technique Lecture VI
(2 cr; Prereq-5901 through 5910.; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5911 until 17-MAY-10
Implanting fixed/removable protocols. Principles of restoring damaged teeth.
DDS 6492 - Preclinical Prosthodontics Techniques Laboratory VI
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 5912 until 17-MAY-10
Implanting fixed/removable protocols. Principles of restoring damaged teeth. Prereq-5901 through 5910.
DDS 6493 - Prosthodontics I
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6911 until 04-JAN-10
Links preclinical/clinical areas. Treatment planning for abutments, retainers, and pontics. Design principles for porcelain fused to metal restorations, pontic designs, occlusion. Prereq-Fundamentals of prosthodontics shape/color, aesthetics of anterior prosthodontics.
DDS 6494 - Global and Integrated Competency Assessment Course
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Global/integrated assessment of didactic/clinical competency for 4th year DDS students. Results of assessment shall be used to establish/maintain standards/competency of University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry.
DDS 6495 - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Honors Elective Course
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
This course provides Doctor of Dental Surgery students the opportunity to participate in a week long externship experience in the Oral & Maxillofacial clinic at the University of MN, School of Dentistry. Students will be shadowing the OMS Residents as they care for patients. This includes evaluation and management of a surgical patient, pre- & post- operative care, and treatment planning.
DDS 6496 - Predoctoral Prosthodontic Honors Course
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Clinical, laboratory, and seminar based course for senior dental honors students. Theory and practice in complete denture construction and implant restoration.
DDS 6497 - Fixed Prosthodontic Clinic D3 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Third year dental students diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic cases.
DDS 6498 - Removable Prosthodontics Clinic D3 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Clinical practice in partial and complete removable denture prosthodontics for third year DDS students.
DDS 6499 - Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic D3 Fall
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Third year dental students diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic cases during Fall semester.
DDS 6501 - Removable Prosthodontics Clinic D3 Fall
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Clinical practice in partial and complete removable denture prosthodontics for third year DDS students fall semester.
DDS 6502 - Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic D3 Spring
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Third year dental students diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic cases in clinic Spring semester.
DDS 6503 - Removable Prosthodontics Clinic D3 Spring
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Clinical practice in partial and complete removable denture prosthodontics for third year DDS students, spring semester.
DDS 6504 - Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic D4 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
D4 summer term of diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6505 - Removable Prosthodontic Clinic D4 Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
D4 summer term of complete and partial removable denture prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6506 - Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic D4 Fall
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
D4 fall term of diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6507 - Removable Prosthodontic Clinic D4 Fall
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
D4 fall term of complete and partial removable denture prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6508 - Fixed Prosthodontic Clinic D4 Spring
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
D4 spring term of diagnosis, design, construction of fixed prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6509 - Removable Prosthodontic Clinic D4 Spring
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
D4 spring term of complete and partial removable denture prosthodontic clinic cases.
DDS 6588 - Common Hope: Short-term Clinical Experience in Guatemala Elective
(0 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Students spend up to two weeks working with Common Hope in Guatemala providing oral health care in cities of Antiqua/San Rafael. Clinical care given under direct supervision of School of Dentistry faculty licensed dentist.
DDS 6601 - Phillips Neighborhood Elective Volunteer Experience
(0 cr; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated 5 times)
Opportunity to observe/assist in provision of health care services to populations diverse in age, ethnicity, social environment. Experience unique clinical settings.
DDS 6605 - Advanced Practice Management Elective
(0 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits)
Fundamentals of business management related to maintaining dental practice. Components include economics, planning practice philosphy, operational decisions, financial decisions, finanacial analysis, business taxation, evaluation.
DDS 6606 - Rural Dentistry Scholars Elective
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
The Rural Dentistry Scholars Elective course (RDSP) is for second and third year DDS students and Dental Therapy students selected to participate in the MN Collaborative Rural Oral Health Project (MN-CROHP) to address the rural dental workforce issues. Students spend 3.5 weeks in a rural dental practice in selected counties in MN under the mentorship of a rural dentist. During the same period they participate in community activities for oral health promotion and disease prevention instruction during community events and in K-12 schools and network with other health care providers in the community. Through a grant, students receive stipend and receive reimbursement for housing and travel costs.
DDS 6607 - Interprofessional Leadership and Facilitation Elective
(1 cr; Prereq-Four-year DDS student; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Instruction on Kotter's 8-Step Process for leading change. Attend facilitator training associated with AHC course Foundations of Interprofessional Communication/Collaboration. Facilitate six small group sessions of first year students within AHC.
DDS 6611 - Study Abroad Externship
(1 cr [max 10]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 25 credits; may be repeated 5 times)
Short-term externship to become familiar with particular aspect of oral health or participate in international exchange program.
DDS 6613 - Endodontic Topics for the General Dentist
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Presentations on scientific/biologic basis for root canal therapy.
DDS 6614 - Predoctoral Periodontal Honors
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Surgical periodontics. Lab exercises, gingivectomy, modified widman flap, apically positioned flap with osseous recontouring, free gingival graft procedures. Surgically placed dental implants in aplastic madible. Students assist senior perio residents in surgery, perform surgery on their own patient.
DDS 6615 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Independent Study
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6318 until 03-JAN-11
Independent projects in oral and maxillofacial pathology designed by student and faculty. This elective covers primarily retrospective surgical pathology studies although active laboratory research may be possible.
DDS 6616 - Advanced Simulation Clinic Elective I
(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Operative dental procedures. Psycho-motor skills for performing basic operative preparations according to specifications of DentSim software. Prereq-DDS program.
DDS 6617 - Advanced Simulation Clinic Elective II
(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Additional operative dental procedures. Psycho-motor skills for performing basic operative preparations according to specifications of DentSim software. Prereq-DDS program.
DDS 6619 - Moderate Sedation Techniques
(0 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Planning/administration of moderate sedation via parenteral access (intravenous).
DDS 6621 - Introduction to CAD/CAM Restorations
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
CAD/CAM in restorative dentistry. Emphasizes clinical aspects. Students deliver CAD/CAM restorations to patients.
DDS 6622 - EBD: Advanced Dental Materials for Esthetic & Digital Applications
(1 cr; Prereq-DDS program; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Advanced evidence-based aesthetic restorative materials/digital clinical modalities. Rationale of prescribing different esthetic/adhesive/digital treatment modalities. Selection of various dental materials based on scientific rationale.
DDS 6623 - Oral Disease Clinic Elective
(0 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated 2 times)
Students experience clinical oral pathology diseases not normally seen during dental clinic rotations. Students observe operator protocol, management, and referrals.
DDS 6624 - Disaster 101 Elective
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Disaster preparedness. Timeliness/quality of response. Students participate in simulated disaster scenarios in interprofessional teams. Prereq-In DDS program.
DDS 6625 - Pediatric Dentistry Honors Elective
(.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Didactic discussions/clinical sessions with pediatric patients requiring advanced dental treatment and/or advanced behavioral management skills.
DDS 6626 - Orofacial Pain Clinic Elective
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Two days of observation in the Orofacial Pain Clinic while residents and faculty evaluate and manage patients with orofacial pain conditions. Students will gain working knowledge of patient interviewing skills, musculoskeletal exam of the head and jaw, jaw range of motion and function. They will also gain knowledge of how to prescribe and deliver dental appliances.
DDS 6627 - Oral Pathology Clinical Pathologic Correlation
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
This oral pathology elective has two parts, every week one clinical oral path case will be uploaded in the course website for students to review. Students will meet as a group once a month for discussion of the four cases. One student will introduce one case involving discussion of the history, clinical presentation, establishing a clinical differential diagnosis, discuss of next steps in diagnosis and treatment planning.
DDS 6628 - Pre-Doctoral Oral Surgery Honors
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DDS 6628H until 03-SEP-24
A School of Dentistry predoctoral honors clinical rotation in oral surgery for DDS students to provide the opportunity to advance the fundamental skills of oral surgery and to expose the student to more oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
DDS 6629 - Pre-Dental Summer Research Training
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Summer Research Opportunity for newly admitted DDS students.
DDS 6630 - Dental Research Training
(2 cr [max 6]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6330 until 11-MAY-11
Research project, written report.
DDS 6631 - DDS/PhD Research Elective I
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Integrate research education with dental education. Attend labs one-half day per week, MNCrest seminar monthly, and oral biology student seminar weekly. Additional research time/credits may be permitted with approval of associate dean for academic affairs. Prereq-Students must be part of the MinnCResT program.
DDS 6632 - DDS/PhD Research Elective II
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Integrate research education with dental education. Attend lab one-half day per week, MinnCResT seminar monthly, and oral biology student seminar weekly. Additional research time/credits may be permitted with approval of associate dean for academic affairs. Prereq-Students must be part of the MinnCResT Program.
DDS 6638 - Pre-Doctoral Advanced Honors Oral Surgery
(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was DDS 6638H until 03-SEP-24
A School of Dentistry advanced pre-doctoral honors clinical rotation in oral and maxillofacial surgery providing an in-depth learning and clinical experience for students who plan to pursue OMFS as a profession.
DDS 6640 - Curricular Practical Training Elective
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
This course is an elective internship or employment to gain practical work experience, advance professional skills and explore career interests.
DDS 6900 - Dental Clinic
(1 cr [max 15]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 15 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was DENT 6000 until 04-JAN-10
Elective clinical course for students and adult special students who want additional clinical training in comprehensive dental care.
DDS 6915 - DDS4 Alternate Clinic Summer
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer)
Due to COVID-10 pandemic, the DDS4 students will augment the clinical curriculum with an alternative clinical course using distance learning format. This course will require students to attend daily sessions provided by the clinical disciplines. Each student will be required to complete a daily assignment for each alternative clinical based activity.
DDS 6918 - Evidence Based Dentistry
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Background knowledge and skills to integrate the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences in making clinical decisions. Principles of evidence-based dentistry are discussed as well as their clinical application. Prereq-Must be in DDS program.
DDS 6931 - Dental Clinic
(1 cr [max 15]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 15 credits)
Elective clinical course. Clinical training in comprehensive dental care.
DDS 7103 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology for Dental Students
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 8 credits)
This course covers four main classes of biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids) and how they interact at the cellular and organismal levels. Dental students will learn about the building blocks that comprise these biomolecules and how they are produced and degraded as part of normal cellular growth processes. These basic biochemical concepts will then be transferred to cellular processes including enzyme kinetics, roles of salivary enzymes in health and disease, metabolic pathways, and regulation of cellular processes such as cell cycle progression and the blood-clotting cascade. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the role of these biomolecules in health and disease, with an emphasis on oral health, as well as being capable of diagnosing diseases based on biochemical characterization of patient samples.
DDS 7112 - Periodontology II-B: Technique
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Periodontology II-B: Technique (DDS 7112) is a one-credit course that is designed to introduce first-year dental students to the fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation and techniques. This course utilizes periodontal curriculum content introduced in Periodontology I (DDS 6111) and Periodontology II: Technique (DDS 6112). Periodontology II-B: Technique curriculum will continue to expand on the topics of DDS 6112, of teaching practical lab and clinical experiences to allow the student to attain beginner skills in evaluation, prevention, and non-surgical treatment of gingival and periodontal disease as well as practical experience in infection control protocol and in the electronic health record.
DDS 7113 - D2 Periodontology Clinic I
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
DDS 7113 is a one-credit course that is designed to build on periodontal curriculum content introduced in Periodontology I (DDS 6111) and Periodontology II and IIb (DDS 6112 and DDS 7112). DDS 7113 Fall curriculum will provide a one-time clinical rotation experience (previously part of DDS 6112). The clinical rotation will provide the second-year dental student the opportunity to provide preventive/maintenance periodontal care for a School of Dentistry patient. This opportunity will also provide the dental student an experience in OSHA procedures, HIPPA protocol, infection control protocol, Axium charting, patient management, clinical dispensing procedures, and financial management of the appointment.
DDS 7114 - D2 Periodontology Clinic II
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
The DDS 7114 is a one credit course that is designed to build on periodontal curriculum content introduced in Periodontology I (DDS 6111) and Periodontology II A, B, and fall clinic (DDS 6112, DDS 7112 and DDS 7113). DDS 7114 will provide a one-time clinical rotation experience. The clinical rotation in the 7th floor Periodontology Clinic will provide the dental student the opportunity to provide scaling and root planing/maintenance periodontal care for a School of Dentistry patient. This opportunity will also provide the dental student an experience in OSHA procedures, HIPPA protocol, infection control protocol, Axium charting, patient management, clinical dispensing procedures and financial management of the appointment.
DDS 7311 - Clinic Preparation
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Clinic preparatory course for pre-clinical dental students to prepare them for delivering patient care in a clinical setting.
DDS 7327 - Dental Professional Development III B
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
This course continues from DDS 6327 (DDS3 Fall semester) and focuses on preparing the student in professionalism, critical thinking, problem solving and practice management. It uses a blended-learning format that includes on-line education, simulations and self-directed learning. It lays the groundwork for students to develop day-to-day leadership skills needed to operate a successful dental practice.
DDS 7328 - Dental Professional Development IVb
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
This course is the last in a series of courses (DPD 1 ? 4b) taught throughout the dental education curriculum to prepare students for dental practice and incorporates ethics and professionalism in practice. The course provides a forum for the discussion of clinical scenarios in the context of ethics and professionalism using simulation, self- and peer assessment, active discourse, and reflection. Inquiry and reflective practice are essential to professional practice and the foundation of life-long learning.

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