SDM OS 761 Medical Concerns of the Dental Patient
A review of internal medicine and the management of the medically compromised dental patient. Dr. Safer and faculty

SDM OS 770, 772, 773 Journal Club
An ongoing review of the classic and current literature in oral and maxillofacial surgery and related disciplines.This conference is held every month and is an interactive discussion forum. Dr. Cotrell and faculty

SDM OS 824 Advanced Physical Diagnosis
Advanced priciples of and procedures in the physical evaluation of the dental patient. Advanced students learn to perform a physical examination, obtain patient history, and evaluate patient information. Dr. Cottrell

SDM OS 825, 826, 827 Anesthesia Topics
A lecture and discussion series for residents in years 1, 3, and 4 of the program covering the physiology, anatomy, and practical aspects of the administration of general anesthesia as well as inhalational and intravenous sedation techniques for adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Bookless and faculty

SDM PE 827 Applied Dental Pharmacology
Discussion of the major drug classes and their relationahip to management of the dental patient, including contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, and drug interactions. Dr. Barouch. 1 cr, 4th sem.

SDM OS 828 Anxiety and Pain Control
A discussion of topics in anxiety and pain control, including pain physiology, local anaesthetic techniques, patient management, and sedative techniques. Dr. Bhatia and faculty

SDM OS 829 Nitrous Oxide / Oxygen Sedation
A discussion of topics in the use of  nitrous oxide as a sedative, including the physiology and pharmacology of the drug, patient management, and sedative techniques. Dr. D’Innocenzo and staff.

SDM OS 831 Head and Neck Anatomy
An in-depth discussion of head and neck anatomy, emphasizing implications of head and neck anatomy to clinical dentistry. Dr. Hoagland and faculty

SDM OS 860 Principles of Surgery
The entire spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, emphasizing proper diagnosis and treatment. Management of the medically compromised patient is included with proper respect for the application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Includes lectures by attending and guest faculty from the departments of Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and OMFS. Dr. Mehra and faculty

SDM OS 861 Head and Neck Surgical Anatomy
Intensive course of seminars and/or dissection of human specimens with demonstrations of surgical and clinical approaches and techniques.
Dr. Batal and faculty

SDM OS 864 Physical Diagnosis
An extensive course in the principles and practice of physical diagnosis and laboratory diagnosis. Consists of short lectures, discussion seminars, and clinical patient evaluation including lectures, discussions, and in-patient rounds. Dr. Worcester

SDM OS 866 Orthodontics-Orthognathic Surgery Conference
Combined conference between orthodontic and OMFS departments designed to familiarize residents with the problems associated with the diagnosis and treatment of dentofacial deformities. Stresses orthodontic principles and surgical techniques, and team evaluation. Drs. Mehra and Dietz

SDM OS 867 Medicine/cardiology and Infectious Disease Rotations
This total eight-week rotation on the Medicine/Cardiology and Infectious Disease services of the Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center exposes first-year residents to all aspects of internal medicine and infectious disease medicine. VAMC faculty

SDM OS 873 General Surgery
The second year of the program consists of didactic teachings on the general surgery service of Boston Medical Center Surgical Residency Program. Examples of rotations include: Emergency Room, Critical Care Unit, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, and Orthopedic Surgery. There is also a rotation in the Anesthesiology service of Boston Medical Center. Dr. Petros and faculty

SDM OS 876 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
This is the standardized course in advanced cardiac life support. Includes diagnosis and advanced management of cardiovascular emergencies, ECG interpretation, management algorithms, and megacode management. ACLS national staff

SDM OS 877 Advanced Trauma Life Support
This is the standardized course in advanced trauma life support. Includes diagnosis and acute management of the trauma victim. ATLS national staff

SDM OS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
This is the standardized course in pediatric advanced cardiac life support. Includes diagnosis and advanced management of cardiovascular emergencies, ECG interpretation, management algorithms, and megacode management. PALS national staff

SDM OS 881, 883, 884 Clinical Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
A four-year continuum consisting of clinical rotations on the oral and maxillofacial surgery services of Boston Medical Center and its affiliated training sites including the Boston Veterans Administration Hospital. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty

SDM OS 890, 891 Mock Board Examinations - Oral and Written sections
This course is designed to prepare the resident for the certification examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Drs. Mehra and Batal

Comprehensive course covering the history of implants, tissue biocompatibility, and biomechanics. Encompasses implants, tissue biology, patient selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and literature review. Includes presentation of oral surgery and prosthodontic considerations utilizing different implant systems. Dr. Jacobson and guest lecturers

SDM OS 918 Student Teaching
Graduate students have the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and experience through involvement with limited, supervised teaching assignments. During these assignments, graduate students act as teaching assistants in the school's predoctoral program. OMFS Faculty

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 OS Craniofacial Growth and Development
This course offers a clinically relevant understanding of craniofacial growth and development for the orthodontist. Topics include how malocclusion develops and how growth can be modified during treatment of malocclusion. Attention is focused on growth and development of the face, the occlusion and the dental arches, and biomechanical strategies used to facilitate optimal growth outcomes. Dr. Dietz

SDM PA 801 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

This is an online course designed to provide both a review of oral pathology for students with previous experience and an opportunity for students to turn their knowledge and skills to real case studies. Online interdisciplinary groups are formed for the purpose of the discussion of unfolding cases. Students can present their impressions online so that other group members can profit from comments, advance criticism and appreciate different points of view. Cases are chosen that span the scope of oral pathology in specialty practice. Examinations are also case based and online. Dr. Gallagher and Dr. Sundararajan. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM OS 883 Oral Pathology Conference/Microscopic Interpretation
Guided, intensive presentation sessions devoted to developing the OMFS resident’s familiarity with Histology, General Pathology, and Oral Pathology.

SDM OS 991, 992, 993, 994 Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The OMFS program requires at least one research project be completed during the training program. The research is guided by faculty and entails a critical review of the literature, developing a hypothesis, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data. A written research paper and oral presentation are mandatory requirements for graduation. Dr. Mehra

SDM OS BMC Maxillofacial Trauma Conference
Combined conference between the Departments of OMFS and OTO/HNS to discuss recent developments in the management of facial trauma patients.  Includes case presentations and discussions. Dr. Mehra

SDM OS Combined BU-Tufts-Harvard OMFS Grand Rounds
Inter-university conferences held 3 times a year. These lectures and presentations include local and/or guest speakers presenting clinical and research developments in OMFS and its related disciplines.  Dr. Mehra

SDM OS Grand Rounds/Case Review/Morbidity and Mortality Conference
These courses include a review of surgical cases, treatment outcomes and discussions on diagnosis and treatment planning.  Additionally, there is a detailed review on one selected medical or surgical topics.  OMFS Faculty

SDM OS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assessment Tool (OMSSAT)
OMFS residents are required to take this annual, nationwide examination sponsored by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery three times during their four year training program.  OMSSAT is an assessment tool developed to permit residents, interns, and practicing surgeons an opportunity to assess their knowledge of the breadth and scope of the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty.

SDM OS  External Continuing Education Courses
These courses are aimed to send OMFS residents to national continuing education courses and meetings once annually.  Examples include:  AAOMS Annual Meeting, nationally recognized Board Review Courses, International Implantology Symposium, ACOMS Meetings, etc. Dr. Mehra

SDM OS Clinical Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Surgery
Each resident is given the opportunity to travel internationally with selected faculty to gain experience in cleft lip/palate and craniofacial surgery.  Participation in this program is optional.  These trips are sponsored by missionary and social organizations with the intent of providing surgical treatment in under-served countries. Dr. Mehra and faculty

SDM OS  Clinicopathological Conference
These quarterly conferences include interactive discussions between the faculty and residents on diagnosis and management of Head and Neck Pathology. The faculty utilizes a format similar to the ABOMS oral certifying examination to present cases. OMFS faculty