SDM EN 803 Endodontics III: Preclinical Endodontics
Prerequisite for clinical program. Participation in endodontic procedures performed on extracted teeth. Lectures and clinical demonstrations by the endodontic staff cover the range of clinical procedures to be perfected by students during the clinical phases of training. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SDM EN 804 Endodontics IV: Current Concepts in Endodontics
Series of lectures presented to the residents enrolled in both the Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program. The intention of this course is to expose the resident to the most current information pertaining to such topics as: histology and physiology of the pulpodentinal complex; diagnosis and classification of endodontic pathoses; management of endodontic emergencies, traumatic injuries to the dentition, and fascial space infections of odontogenic origin; evaluation of endodontic success; and the relationship between oral and systemic disease. 2 cr. 1st and 2nd sem.
SDM EN 805, 806 Endodontics V, VI: Topical Literature
A series of 27 seminars based on intensive and comprehensive readings in the literature of endodontics covering all facets pertaining to the science and practice of endodontics. 16 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sem.
SDM EN 811, 812 Seminar: Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Develops logical approaches to endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning procedures. Includes discussion of a wide range of endodontic problems not usually encountered in clinical courses. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.
SDM EN 814 Restoration of Endodontically Involved Teeth
Presentation of rationale and operative procedures best employed in restoring endodontically treated teeth and in using them as long-term abutments for prosthetic appliances. .5 cr, 1st sem.
SDM EN 815 Surgical Endodontics
Comprehensive series of lectures and laboratory exercises designed to provide the resident with the knowledge and technical skills to perform proficiently surgical endodontic procedures. The most current techniques and state-of-the-art instruments and materials available for endodontic surgery are discussed and used in the laboratory exercies. .5 cr, 2nd sem.
SDM EN 821, 822 Seminar: Current Literature
Monthly seminars that comprehensively review the most recent scientific and dental literature pertaining to the practice of endodontics. 4 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.
SDM EN 823, 824 Seminar: Case Presentation
Weekly seminars that provide the opportunity for the postdoctoral endodontic resident to present and discuss his/her assigned cases. Relative scientific literature along with the clinical experience of the faculty is stressed in justifying the rationale for diagnosis, treatment planning, and management. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.
SDM EN 911, 912 Clinical Endodontics
Clinical management of nonsurgical and surgical endodontic cases. Special attention to development of diagnostic skills and clinical endodontic facility and to the application of a therapeutic approach formed in conjunction with other dental specialties. 20 cr, 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th sem.
SDM EN 981, 982 Research: Endodontics
Approved research in endodontics. Designed as a partial requirement for the CAGS in endodontics. Selected preceptor. 16 cr, 1st -4th sem.
SDM EN 991, 992, 993 Research: Endodontics
Research in endodontics and related fields designed as a partial requirement for the MSD or DScD in endodontics. Selected preceptor. 24 cr, 1st-4th sem.