Curriculum Coursework
Year 1
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSPM | 5101 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 1 | S/F | 1 | This DSPM course introduces cell metabolism, microbiology, and inflammation, growth and development of the head and neck, the gastrointestinal system, histology, genetics, bone, muscle and innervation, caries, saliva and anesthesia. |
| DSCI | 5301 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 1 | S/F | 3 | This DSCI course includes Spanish immersion, conversation with medical/dental Spanish; an introduction into social foundations of health, clinical research, epidemiology, and statistics. (CHC 1) |
| DDSK | 5201 | Dental Skills | Y | 1 | S/F | 2 | This DDSK course teaches information regarding safety in clinic, EHR usage, instrumentation and equipment use and care, preparation and restoration of direct restorations, and anesthesia. |
| DSPM | 5602 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 1 | S/F | 6 | This DSPM course introduces cell metabolism, microbiology, and inflammation, growth and development of the head and neck, the gastrointestinal system, histology, genetics, bone, muscle and innervation, caries, saliva and anesthesia. |
| DSCI | 5102 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 1 | S/F | 1 | This DSCI course includes Spanish immersion, conversation with medical/dental Spanish; an introduction into social foundations of health, clinical research, epidemiology, and statistics. (CHC 1) |
| DMAS | 5102 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 1 | S/F | 1 | This DMAS course introduces concepts of ethics, controversies in dentistry, wellness, critical thinking, and cultural diversity. |
| DDSK | 5802 | Dental Skills | Y | 1 | S/F | 8 | This DDSK course teaches information regarding safety in clinic, EHR usage, instrumentation and equipment use and care, preparation and restoration of direct restorations, and anesthesia. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSPM | 5603 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 1 | SP | 6 | This DSPM course addresses hematology, lymphatics, additional head and neck anatomy, common oral lesions, the cardiovascular, pulmonary and nervous system. |
| DSCI | 5103 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 1 | SP | 1 | This DSCI course continues with conversational and medical/dental Spanish, social foundations of health, clinical research, epidemiology, and statistics. (CHC 2) |
| DMAS | 5103 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 1 | SP | 1 | This DMAS course explores further cultural awareness, economics, ethics from genetics to research, and additional |
| DDSK | 5803 | Dental Skills | Y | 1 | SP | 8 | This DDSK course provides information and practice onperiodontal disease and oral surgery, with treatment, consent and sequelae and continuous care management. |
| DSPM | 6401 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 1 | SU | 4 | This DSPM course provides instruction in the central nervous system, cranial nerves, the endocrine system, liver, kidney and the musculoskeletal system. |
| DSCI | 6101 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 1 | SU | 1 | This DSCI course includes deeper exploration into managing community health, including affordability, access to care, consent, management of information and business components. (CHC 3a) |
| DMAS | 6101 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 1 | SU | 1 | This DMAS course explores disabilities and advocacy for care, ethics in dental topical areas, and further cultural awareness. |
| DDSK | 6601 | Dental Skills | Y | 1 | SU | 6 | This DDSK course teaches information for indirect preparations and restorations, including cementation and subsequent care. Imaging, porcelains, sintering, and glazing procedures are reviewed. |
Year 2
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSPM | 6602 to 6601 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 2 | FL | 6 | This DSPM course provides information on human and mental development, anxiety and sedation, emergency medicine and pharmacotherapeutics. |
| DSCI | 6102 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 2 | FL | 1 | This DSCI course analyzes community health issues, ethical issues related to community intervention/activism, risk communication for individuals and communities toward system change and policy proposals. (CHC 3b) |
| DMAS | 6102 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 2 | FL | 1 | This DMAS course introduces the decisions and ethics in the delivery of dentistry, effective communications, and the introduction to practice concepts. |
| DDSK | 6802 | Dental Skills | Y | 2 | FL | 8 | This DDSK course teaches concepts and applications for the preparation, production and insertion of complete and partial removable dental prostheses, with patient instruction and recare. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSPM | 6603 | Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine | Y | 2 | SP | 6 | This DSPM course provides instruction regarding herbal medications, head and neck anatomy review, and in depth oral pathology. |
| DSCI | 6103 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 2 | SP | 1 | This DSCI course continues exploration into community intervention and activism, communication, developing system change and policy proposals. (CHC 3c) |
| DMAS | 6103 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 2 | SP | 1 | This DMAS course continues with practice administration emphasizing clear and safe communication, staffing, training and employee procedures. |
| DDSK | 6803 | Dental Skills | Y | 2 | SP | 8 | This DDSK course teaches all phases from diagnosis through restoration for partial fixed dental prostheses, including implant planning, restoration, and maintenance. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 7201 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 2 | SU | 2 | This DSCI course begins the student's discovery of community intervention and activism through team interaction with a community group to address a policy or funding need. (CHC 4a) |
| DDSK | 7101 | Dental Skills | Y | 2 | SU | 10 | This DDSK course teaches orthodontics for the general practitioner, including all phases of diagnosis with minor tooth movement, and a strong integration to emergency dental care, pediatric care, and patient family development. |
| DLEC | 7101 | Dental Elective | N | 2 | SU | (+1) | This DLEC allows a student to delve deeper into research opportunities, or pursue an area of distinction within the school. |
Year 3
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 7202 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 3 | FL | 2 | This DSCI course continues the student's development of community intervention and activism through team interaction with a community group addressing a policy or funding need toward a concrete solution. (CHC 4b) |
| DMAS | 7102 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 3 | FL | 1 | This DMAS course emphasizes clear written communications and recordkeeping to withstand audit and challenges. |
| DDSK | 7132 | Dental Skills | Y | 3 | FL | 13 | This DDSK course provides practice development in all areas of general practice leading toward competency in those disciplines and skills. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 7203 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 3 | SP | 2 | This DSCI course is designed to complete the design of the student team's intervention or activism project for their community group. |
| DSCI | 7203 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 3 | SP | 2 | This DSCI course is designed to complete the design of the student team's intervention or activism project for their community group. |
| DMAS | 7103 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 3 | SP | 1 | This DMAS course reviews assignable duties, requirements for licensure, and the legal process in dental challenge. |
| DDSK | 7133 | Dental Skills | Y | 3 | SP | 13 | This DDSK course furthers practice skills development in all areas of general practice, designed to lead to competency in those areas. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 8201 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 3 | SU | 2 | This DSCI course lends itself to student implementation of their team's project toward collection of data in support of a research proposal. |
| DMAS | 8101 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 3 | SU | 1 | This DMAS course hosts guest presenters in topics important to practice administration, such as office insurance, banking, financial planning, procurement, and overhead analysis. |
| DDSK | 8901 | Dental Skills | Y | 3 | SU | 9 | This DDSK course provides additional practice skills and concept development which leads to competency in applied general dentistry disciplines. |
| DLEC | 8101 | Dental Elective | N | 3 | SU | (+1) | This DLEC allows a student to deepen their knowledge in areas of distinction or research. |
Year 4
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 8202 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 4 | FL | 2 | This DSCI course permits continuation of student team project and research. |
| DMAS | 8102 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 4 | FL | 1 | This DMAS course furthers practice administration presentations on insurance plans, marketing, employment regulation, contracts, payment options and community service. |
| DDSK | 8132 | Dental Skills | Y | 4 | FL | 13 | This DDSK course provides opportunities in general dentistry to expand the student's knowledge base, practice critical thinking, and experience community dental models. |
| DLEC | 8102 | Dental Elective | N | 4 | FL | (+1) | This DLEC provides additional time for a student to deepen their knowledge in areas of distinction or research. |
| SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION | REQ.D | YEAR | SEMESTER | CREDIT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCI | 8203 | Dental Society, Community & the Individual | Y | 4 | SP | 2 | This DSCI course completes any open student team project and/or research with their community organization. |
| DMAS | 8103 | Dental Master's Colloquium | Y | 4 | SP | 1 | This DMAS course explores emerging topics in practice administration, such as handling of social media, referrals, gifting, and establishing practice locations. |
| DDSK | 8133 | Dental Skills | Y | 4 | SP | 13 | This DDSK course furthers exploration in general dentistry and community practice models, providing opportunities for growth, critical thinking and development of independent practitioner skills. |
| DLEC | 8103 | Dental Elective | N | 4 | SP | (+1) | This DLEC allows a student to complete projects in research or areas of distinction which enrich student experiences. |