OPERATIVE DENTISTRY

SDM OP 802 Advanced Restorative Systems
Lectures, seminars, and clinical instruction in the treatment of individual teeth using recently introduced methods and materials. Topics include: CAD-CAM inlays, processed resins, posterior direct resins, cast ceramic restorations, porcelain indirect veneers, direct resin veneers, glass ionomer materials, new post/core systems, and other promising techniques. Dr. McManama. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM OP 803 Seminars: Operative Dentistry
Literature review format seminars. Small group discussions to critically review current literature on topics in restorative dentistry. Students design and present lectures to the group. Drs. McManama, Cataldo. 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM OP 805 Principles of Operative Dentistry and Preclinical Technique
Reviews the methods of designing and implementing a preclinical technique course in conventional operative dentistry. Includes seminars, demonstrations, audio-visual techniques and direct teaching contact with freshman and sophomore predoctoral students. Special attention is given to cavity design, matrix systems, moisture and infection control, tooth morphology, occlusion, and esthetics. Dr. McManama. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SDM OP 807 Preclinical Technique
Laboratory instruction in instrumentation, development of cavity preparation, and provisional restorations. Cavities fabricated and restorative materials placed with attention to outline form, retention and resistance form, line and point angles, reestablishment of tooth morphology, occlusion contact placement, and function. Mr. Haddad. 1 cr, 1st sem.

SDM OP 811, 812 Treatment Planning in Restorative Dentistry
Seminar course presents and discusses various complicated aspects of treatment planning. Cases presented and discussed relate to practical restorative dentistry. Dr. McManama. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.

SDM OP 911 Clinical Operative Dentistry I
Clinical participation in routine operative dentistry procedures. Special attention is given to diagnosis, treatment planning, and the relationship of restorative dentistry to other disciplines.TBA. 6 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM OP 913 Clinical Operative Dentistry II
Clinical participation in all phases of operative dentistry procedures with special emphasis on esthetics and on patients with multidisciplinary needs. Included are clinical rotations in community health centers. TBA. 20 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.

SDM OP 916 Literature Review
This course reviews the latest published information concerning materials, procedures, and general topics in restorative dentistry. Designed for both first- and second-year postdoctoral students, this seminar-format course offers a forum where faculty and students actively and critically assess current scientific literature. The objective of this course is to stimulate practical problem solving and critical thinking. Dr. McManama. 2 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.

SDM OP 919 Student Teaching
Graduate students have the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and experience during limited, supervised teaching assignments. During these assignments, graduate students act as teaching assistants in the School's predoctoral program. Dr. McManama and preceptors. .5 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.