SDM OB 761 Oral Microbiology
Distribution, ecology, and pathogenic potential of oral microbiota. Pathogenicity of components of bacterial plaque and their role in the development of oral diseases. Mechanisms of local and systematic resistance to pathogenic oral microbiota. Dr. Hughes and faculty. 1 cr, 1st sem.
SDM OB 763 Basic Processes in Oral Biology
Examines biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Provides a basis to understand the events that regulate inflammation; wound healing; bone formation and resorption; salivary proteins and physiology; tooth development, eruption, and movement; and fluoride action. Drs. Helmerhorst and Salih. 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
SDM OB 767 Oral Immunology
Defense mechanisms that the host utilizes against exogenous matter. Although the immune system is protective, there is also a destructive aspect that affects most tissue. The course examines these seemingly divergent mechanisms. Dr. Kantarci and faculty. 1 cr, 2nd sem.
SDM OB 830 Research Writing
Describes the fundamental concepts and components of scientific reports and proposals. Provides practical instruction in developing such components, with emphasis on literature searches, data management, and journal article summarization. Identifies ethical issues in research writing and in the responsible conduct of research, with emphasis on research involving human subjects and vertebrate animals. Designed to complement individualized mentoring that students receive from faculty research advisors. Dr. Leone. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SDM OB 840, 842 Advanced Seminar in Oral Biology
Individual or small-group discussions concentrating on the scientific basis of the student's area of investigation. Primary thesis advisor. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sem.
SDM OB 850, 852 Oral Biology Journal Club
Monthly review and discussion of current pertinent literature in oral biology and related fields. Oral Biology faculty. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sem.
SDM OB 991, 992, 993, 994, 995 Research: Oral Biology
Investigation necessary to satisfy requirements for the MSD, DSc, and DScD degrees. Consists of a research project conducted in any of the biomedical sciences with focus on oral structures and/or functions. For the DSc degree a thesis defense is required. Dr. Oppenheim and selected preceptors. 20 cr, 1st-10th sem. and summer
