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DRD 4000 Research Design/Interpretation
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed to introduce foundation knowledge on various aspects of research. It is offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students will work on the development of research proposals for potential research projects. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 5000 Graduate Dental Materials
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course provides a working understanding of specialty specific dental materials. Basic material science concepts, terminology, and critical properties are conveyed. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 6010 Direct Restoration/Preclinical
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This course provides instruction and experiences in direct alloy restorations. Those students who demonstrate competence on the pre-test may elect non-clinical activities to fulfill their course requirements as listed on the operative curriculum plan. <p>
Those students who do not demonstrate competence on the pre-test, or who elect not to take the pre-test, must complete clinical or simulation activities to fulfill their course requirements in DRD 6010, which includes successful completion of the tests outlined for the pre-test above. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 6020 Direct Restoration/Clinical
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This course provides instruction and experiences in resin composite and esthetic restorations. Those students who demonstrate competence on the pre-test may elect non-clinical activities to fulfill their course requirements as listed on the operative curriculum plan. <p>
Those students who do not demonstrate competence on the pre-test, or who elect not to take the pre-test, must complete clinical or simulation activities to fulfill their course requirements in DRD 6020, which includes successful completion of the tests outlined for the pre-test above. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 6220 Occlusion Considerations
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course helps students develop knowledge related to accurate restoration of occlusion through self-directed study. Student may elect clinical or non-clinical options for completion of course requirements as listed on the operative curriculum plan. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 6230 Indirect Intra-coronal Restor
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course helps students develop knowledge related to indirect intra-coronal restorations through self-directed study. Student may elect clinical or non-clinical options for completion of course requirements as listed on the operative curriculum plan. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 6250 Biomaterials Research
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Students are required to carry out a research project and write up the project in the form of a manuscript for publication. This requirement may also include presentation of the project as a table clinic or an abstract for presentation at a meeting.<p>
Students are required to participate in an elective research seminar given in the summer semester of their first year. Each student will be required to write a research proposal as a requirement for the course. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8000 Research Des/Int I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed to introduce foundation knowledge on various aspects of research. It is offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students will work on the development of research proposals for possible research projects. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8020 Resrch Des/Int II
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This course is designed to introduce foundation knowledge on various aspects of research at the graduate level. Literature review, research design, data analysis and presentation of results will be discussed. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8030 Resrch Des/Int III
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This course is designed to introduce foundation knowledge on various aspects of research at the graduate level. Literature review, research design, data analysis and presentation of results will be discussed. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8110 Dental Anatomy
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Focuses on the specific morphology, anatomy, and terminology of the individual teeth in the permanent and primary dentitions. It includes a study of the internal pulpal morphology of each tooth. Nomenclature, size, shape, and development will be emphasized, as well as distinguishing characteristics and variations between teeth. The importance of the subject matter to restorative dentistry and reconstructive dentistry, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and orthodontics is introduced. A lecture and laboratory format are used. The laboratory exercises include a variety of identification and discrimination exercises. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8120 Dental Occlusion
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This course expands on the first semester course in dental anatomy/morphology. It is composed of a lecture portion and a laboratory portion. The lecture series presents the basic principles of occlusal function and an introduction to occlusal dysfunction. The laboratory provides the student with the opportunity to develop the technical skills necessary to correctly recreate the shapes of the teeth and integrate them into a properly functioning occlusion. The laboratory exercises are designed to allow the student to apply the principles of occlusion to a three dimensional example and reinforce the principles learned in lecture. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8130 Amal Rest Treat Technique
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Introduces the dental student to the art and science of operative dentistry. It is the second in a series of three preclinical Operative courses offered by the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Through both lecture and laboratory experiences, students will develop and refine skills necessary to provide operative dental services related to amalgam preparations and restorations. In addition, the course covers cariology and amalgam dental materials. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8140 Prin Dental Materials
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This course introduces foundation knowledge in the area of material science for application in clinical dentistry. Materials used in dentistry (polymers, metals and ceramics), biocompatibility issues, physical properties and testing methodology will be presented in order for students to formulate strategies for materials selection. Strategies for material manipulation and selection will be presented simultaneously in DRD 8150 and follow in pre-clinical courses DRD 8130 and 8250. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8150 Essen of Clinicial Practice
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This course presents foundation skills considered essential in the clinical delivery of oral health care. The student is introduced to the patient record and gathering data using the medical and dental health history form; taking and recording vital signs; setting up the dental operatory; infection control procedures; patient-operator positioning, and beginning oral, dental and periodontal evaluation procedures. Students then learn to make and evaluate alginate impressions and stone casts of a typodont and of a classmate. Orthodontic-type bases are made for the former and the latter are mounted in a semi-adjustable articulator. The material is presented through lecture, laboratory and clinical experiences. | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8160 Intro to Operative Dentistry
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This course is designed to build basic skills required for successful clinical practice. Foundation knowledge in dental materials including physical properties, classes of materials, and handling characteristics of restorative materials are provided. Students are introduced to mirror skills, instrument identification, patient/operator positioning, laboratory procedures, and basic cariology concepts. Students are trained in criterion referenced evaluation using basic box form preparations, and conclude with a Class I preparation and amalgam alloy restoration. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8250 Conserv Esthetic Tx Techniques
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This course introduces the student to the diagnosis, planning, and treatment of teeth using tooth-colored restorative materials. Through both lecture and laboratory experiences, students develop and refine skills necessary to provide operative dental services to patients including Class III, IV, and V composite restorations as well as the conservative management of incipient carious lesions. Introduction to the assessment, treatment planning, and treatment of traumatically injured teeth, non-carious cervical lesions, and esthetic dental problems is also included. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8310 Clinicial Operative
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The third year clinic experience allows for close supervision of the student dentist as he/she begins to apply skills learned in preclinical courses during patient treatment experiences under the mentoring of clinical faculty. The student dentistry is expected to perform general restorative procedures including amalgam restorations and conservative esthetic restorations. In addition, advanced restorative procedures are occasionally undertaken to provide the foundation for further prosthodontic skill development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DRD 8410 Clinical Operative
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This fourth year clinic experience is divided into various clinics. The student dentist is expected to perform general restorative procedures that include amalgam restorations and conservative esthetics restorations. Advanced restorative procedures are undertaken to provide foundation for further prosthodontic restoration. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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