PROSTHODONTICS

SDM PR 761 Occlusion
Principles of occlusion. The analysis and management of occlusal problems as related to periodontology, restorative dentistry, and tooth movement. Dr. Morgano. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SDM PR 780 Geriatrics and Gerontology Seminar
An in-depth analysis of current issues in our aging population, including demographic profiles, long-term care, financial considerations, and case discussions. Articles from current literature will complement the information discussed in the seminar. Dr. Friedman, 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 803 Complete Denture Prosthodontics
This course comprehensively reviews contemporary principles and techniques used for the restoration of totally edentulous jaws with complete dentures, including implant-supported overdentures. Dr. Morgano. 3 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 810 Case Presentation and Treatment Plan Seminar
A comprehensive seminar exploring diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of ongoing clinical cases. Dr. Cassis. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 811 Oral Pathology and Dental Disease
Designed to develop a heightened appreciation and expertise in confronting clinical diagnostic problems. Selected representative cases of mucosal, jawbone, and salivary gland problems are discussed in a differential diagnosis format, as well as endodontic problem solving. Residents review cases and construct diagnosis prior to the seminar session. Introduces interpretation of microscopic features. Discusses iatrogenic diseases and cases of diagnostic negligence with the intent of risk avoidence. TBA, 0.5 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 812 Prosthodontics Seminar and Literature Review
An in-depth review of procedures and techniques in restorative dentistry, including an extensive review of a wide range of research articles discussing restorative procedures and innovations. Dr. Cassis. 1 cr, 1st sem.

SDM PR 813 Literature Review in General Dentistry
A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in general dentistry. Dr. Lo and faculty. 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 814 Removable Prosthodontics: Overlay Dentures
Special course stressing restoration of patients with minimal dental units by using a removable prosthesis. Objectives, techniques, and rationale of the overlay denture in terms of providing a functionally viable modality of therapy. Dr. Mark. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 815 Basic Prosthodontic Techniques
Laboratory course in which students participate in preclinical prosthodontic techniques and concepts, as well as advanced laboratory techniques. Dr. Goktug and staff. 3 cr, 1st sem.

SDM PR 816 Implantology Seminar
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. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 818 Principles of Gnathology
Review of the historical development of gnathologic principles and techniques, including the use of the pantograph and completely adjustable articulator. Drs. Bowley and Sun. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 819 Hospital Dentistry
The entire spectrum of hospital dentistry emphasizing proper patient admissions, care, and discharge. Infection control, operating room protocol, and laboratory services are included with proper respect for the physical evaluation and diagnosis of the medically compromised patient. Dr. D’Ambrosio, 0.5 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 821 Maxillofacial Prosthetics
A comprehensive didactic program focusing on all aspects of the rehabilitation of patients with congenital and acquired maxillofacial defects. Dr. Jackson and guest lecturers. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 825 Postdoctoral Biomaterials
In-depth discussion of all dental materials related to the practice of restorative dentistry. Reviews the latest polymer and ceramic chemistry as well as the metallurgy of precious and nonprecious metals. Dr. Giordano. 4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 828 Esthetic Dentistry
Introduces residents to principles, treatment planning, treatment methodology and the most recent developments in esthetic restorative dentistry. Course is designed to prepare residents to diagnose, plan and provide clinical care to patients with problems related to dental esthetics. Topics include: principles of esthetic dentistry, tooth bleaching, use of direct and indirect resins, ceramic veneers, ceramic inlays/onlays, esthetics in fixed prosthodontics. Drs. Nathanson and Cassis, 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 830 Advanced Biomaterials
Two-semester course intended primarily for master's and doctor of science degree candidates. Lectures and seminars focus on topics in dental biomaterials including research methodology and update on the chemical, physical, and biological properties and clinical applications of ceramics, metals, composites, and other dental materials. Dr. Chou. 4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.

SDM PR 832 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
A comprehensive review of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the temporomandibular articulation and muscles of mastication. Pathophysiology of pain along with methods of diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain. Special emphasis on the multidisciplinary management of patients with head and neck pain. Dr. Greene. 1 cr, 4th sem.

SDM PR 840 Practice Management for the General Practitioner
Addresses many of the nontechnical aspects of dental practice, including office location, design, financing, and staffing. Discusses professional advice, business management, recall practice, referral issues, insurance, retirement plans, and investing strategies. Dr. Zucker and guest lecturers, 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 841 Surgical Implantology
Discussion, demonstration, and laboratory course encompassing basic and advanced implantology surgical techniques. Drs. Jacobson, Amar, Booth, Cottrell, Price, Setayesh, and Smukler. 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 844 Implantology Literature Review
A seminar course consisting of a comprehensive review of the current and classical literature in implantology and related fields. Review of the literature is followed by comment and discussion conducted by one of the masters in the field. Dr. Jacobson and faculty. 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 845 Implantology Topics
A presentation course given by leading experts of implantology topics with emphasis on current and classical implantology topics. Dr. Jacobson and faculty. 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 846, 847, 848 Implantology Case Presentation
A case presentation course by periodontology, prosthodontic, oral surgery, and implantology residents on a variety of clinical implantology topics. Dr. Jacobson and faculty. 1 cr each year, 1st and 2nd sem

SDM PR 849 Introduction to implant restoration

This course reviews principles and techniques of restoring osseointegrated root-form implants with fixed and removable dental prostheses. Instructional methods include a Powerpoint presentation of clinical and laboratory procedures for the fabrication of fixed and removable prostheses followed by a hands-on simulation session. Dr. Morgano. ½ cr

SDM PR 850 Basic Implantology Techniques
A lecture and laboratory course encompassing the basics of implant prosthetic components and techniques. A wide range of implant systems is introduced. Dr. Jacobson and staff. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SDM PR 852 Implantology Topics for the General Practitioner
A series of lectures covering the history of implants, tissue biocompatibility, and biomechanics. Encompasses tissue biology, patient selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and literature review. Includes presentation of oral surgery and prosthodontic considerations utilizing different implant systems. Dr. Cassis and guest lecturers, 1cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 855 Principles of Surgery for Prosthodontists
The purpose of this course is to provide prosthodontic residents with didactic and hands-on instruction in basic surgical principles and techniques to prepare the residents for surgical placement of implants in selected patients. Dr. Dibart, 1 cr, 2nd sem.

PR 861, 862, 863 Contemporary Prosthodontic Literature
This course introduces residents to recent prosthodontic literature and familiarizes them with a variety of primary prosthodontic journals as well as secondary and tertiary journals. Various levels of scientific power within the literature will be investigated to highlight the depth, breadth, and complexity of this relevant body of knowledge. This course is designed to foster among the residents an attitude of “life-long learning” through regular, disciplined reading of the literature. Dr. Bowley. 1 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.

SDM PR 901 Prosthodontic Literature Review
Current and classical prosthodontic literature as a basis for substantive discussion of concepts in therapy and research. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of evidence-based health care and critical review of the dental literature. Dr. Morgano. 4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.

SDM PR 905 General Dentistry Clinic
This yearlong clinical component consists of approximately 3,300 hours of comprehensive patient care. Residents are supervised and evaluated according to specific criteria: quality of the clinical work, ability to assess their own work, diagnostic skills, patient referrals, and ability to work with a range of dental specialists. In effect, the residents act as coordinators of the patients' total oral health care. Dr. Cassis and faculty. 15 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 911, 912, 913 Clinical Prosthodontics
Advanced clinical experiences in all phases of complex fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics under direct supervision of the prosthodontic faculty. Dr. Morgano and faculty. 30 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.

SDM PR 914 Complete Mouth Reconstruction
Comprehensive program outlining procedures involved in the restoration of form and functioin of the masticatory system. Dr. Baraban. 1 cr, 2nd sem.

SDM PR 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. Dr. Morgano and preceptors. 1 cr, 5th or 6th sem.

SDM PR 921, 922 Clinical Implantology
A comprehensive clinical experience in the evaluation, treatment planning, and restoration of implant prosthesis. Dr. Jacobson and staff. 20 cr, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sem.

SDM OS 990 Clinical Oral Surgery
A clinical rotation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for students of the Implantology program with emphasis on surgical procedures related to implant placement and the surgical preparation of the dental alveolus for implant placement. Dr. Cottrell and staff. 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.

SDM PR 991 Research: Prosthodontics
Approved investigative effort to satisfy requirements for the MSD degree. Research may involve preclinical and clinical subjects related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry. Selected preceptor. 4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.

SDM PR 992, 993 Research: Prosthodontics
Approved major research effort to satisfy requirements for the DScD degree. The results of this research must provide a meaningful contribution to the discipline that represents new knowledge. Selected preceptor. 8 cr, 7th-10th sem.