Through lectures and formative laboratory and clinical experiences, students will recognize the role of occlusion in comprehensive oral diagnosis and its applications in the practice of dentistry. This course introduces fundamental principles of occlusion and impression techniques. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D

Students will perform the operative procedures on dentaforms mounted in the Kavo heads utilizing direct and indirect vision to simulate clinical operative dentistry procedures. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D

This course provides practical preclinical experience in performing a nonsurgical root canal treatment on uncomplicated anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, and prepares students in the management of pulpal and periradicular disease through a series of classes and laboratory sessions, including various simulation projects. Problem-solving skills, critical-thinking, patient-simulation, radiology, and self-assessment criteria are emphasized throughout the course. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D

This course introduces students to basic principles of fixed partial prosthodontics. It is designed to teach students the terminology, materials, techniques, and basic principles of treating patients with fixed partial dentures (FPD). Students learn the basic principles and skills to prepare, provisionalize, and fabricate FPD and prepare cases for fabrication in a remote dental laboratory. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D

Students will continue to build on the concepts learned in Removable Prosthodontics I course. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D

This course will introduce restorative techniques for both cavity preparation and restoration of primary teeth. Within the context of the laboratory, students will learn to prepare primary teeth for the most common types of restorations currently utilized in pediatric dentistry. The space maintenance portion of this course will teach the proper construction of these appliances. 0-100 (DENT) Begin 2001D