UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
Four Year D.M.D. Program
DENT 301.4
(Formerly BD&SS 301)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Oral Radiology
1(3C), 2(2C)
This is primarily a preclinical laboratory course which provides instruction on intra-oral radiographic technique. Didactic instruction will be minimal. Practical information will also be provided on panoramic, lateral cephalometric, and digital radiography.
DENT 314.4
(Formerly BD&SS 314)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Oral Microbiology, Immunology and Physiology
1(2L), 2(2L)
Considers those areas of microbiology, immunology and physiology with special significance to dentistry. Major topics are oral microflora and ecology; molecular biology of microbial adherence; formation and metabolism of dental plaque; microbiology of dental caries and periodontal disease; immunology of dental caries and periodontal disease; physiology of salivary glands and saliva; classification and physiology of neuroreceptors and their integration/modulation by the central nervous system; and the physiology of pain, taste, swallowing and mastication.
DENT 317.2
(Formerly C&C D 317)
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Orthodontics
2(1L, 2.5P)
The orthodontic lectures in this year emphasize the diagnostic and treatment planning aspect of simple and complex orthodontic cases, as well as their treatment and management. Second year provides the basics of case presentation and patient evaluation and prepares the student for the orthodontic clinic.
DENT 319.4
(Formerly BD&SS 319)
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Periodontics
1(1L), 2(1L-3C)
A lecture and clinical demonstration course which provides an introduction to the etiology, pathogenesis and epidemiology of diseases that affect the periodontal tissues. Students will be given opportunities to provide preventive periodontal care in the clinic.
DENT 320.4
(Formerly C&CD 320)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Operative Dentistry
1(1L-2.5P), 2(1L-3C)
Term 1 consists of review material and a six-week competency performance exam to prepare students for patient treatment in Term 2. Upon entering the dental clinic, students are introduced to clinic protocol and staff through a series of exercises using extracted human teeth in plaster pucks. Once familiarized with the clinic, students commence patient care supplemented by weekly lectures on treatment planning, restorative techniques and materials.
DENT 324.2
(Formerly C&C D 324)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Pedodontics
2(1L, 2P)
Strives to introduce students to various aspects of basic Pediatric Dentistry. The course objectives have been designed to aid the student in gaining a clinical knowledge of restorative dentistry for the primary dentition, pulp therapy for primary teeth, pediatric radiology, simple space maintenance, and diagnosis and treatment planning for the child patient.
DENT 330.4
(Formerly C&C D 330)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Removable Prosthodontics
1&2(1L-2.5P)
A preclinical/clinical lecture/ demonstration/ laboratory course in which students will continue to undertake exercises relating to technical procedures involved in fabricating complete dentures and treatment planning of removable partial dentures. It will also prepare students for patient treatment in Term II. Once oriented, students will start treatment on patients in the provision of complete denture prostheses. Clinical experience will be supplemented by weekly lectures and seminars related to the art and science of removable prosthodontics.
DENT 340.4
(Formerly C&C D 340)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Fixed Prosthodontics
1&2(1L-2.5P)
A preclinical course that introduces the basic fixed prosthodontics principles and techniques required to prepare teeth, to fabricate provisional restorations and to learn the clinical and laboratory techniques necessary to fabricate a definitive cast metal restoration.
DENT 348.2
(Formerly BD&SS 348)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Diagnosis
2(1L,2C)
Prepares students for clinical management of patients. It includes a systematic approach to diagnostic and patient management. Students are introduced to history taking, examination, laboratory testing and record systems. The problem-oriented approach to diagnosis and management is presented. A complementary clinical course provides experience to prepare students for clinical sessions in diagnosis and patient management.
DENT 350.2
(Formerly C&CD 350)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Endodontics
2(L)
Designed to impart to the students the basic rationale, biological principles, treatment objectives and treatment procedures in endodontic therapy.