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Course descriptions are grouped by department. Courses are numbered by year: first-year courses in the 100s, second-year courses in the 200s, and third- year courses in the 300s. Quarters during which a course is offered in the DDS program are indicated by the numbers in parentheses following course titles. Units of credit are listed separately for clinical courses offered during second and third years, e.g. EN 259, 359 Clinical Endodontics (5-8; 9-12) (4 units, 8 units).
From the fourth through twelfth quarters, students must enroll in selective instruction each year which serves to extend basic knowledge and skills in a discipline. A listing of selective course offerings is distributed during the winter or spring quarter. Advanced topics and experiences in selected basic, clinical, and behavioral science disciplines are offered (10 to 40 hours per year, 0.1-1.0 units per course). If additional work is needed to reach competency in previously completed courses, supplemental instruction offering additional customized and intensive instruction in targeted didactic, laboratory, and clinical competencies will be offered by the faculty.
Anatomy (AN)
Faculty
Chairperson: Dorothy T. Burk
Professors: Anderson, Budenz, Chamberlain (emeritus)
Associate Professors: Burk
Assistant Professors: Asadi, Dechant
Instructors: Jabbour,Turner, Richards
AN 110
Human Anatomy I: Cells to Systems (1)
The student will gain an understanding of cell biology, histology, and gross anatomy of the human body as appropriate for professional health care providers. Emphasis will be on the integration of anatomical knowledge at all levels and its correlation with basic clinical medicine relevant to dentistry (45 hours lecture, 40 hours laboratory, 25 hours seminar/case discussion, 7 units).
AN 111
Human Anatomy II: The Orofacial Complex (2)
The student will gain an understanding of the embryology, histology, neuro- and gross anatomy of the head and neck as appropriate for a dental professional. Emphasis will be on the integration of anatomical knowledge and its correlation with oral medicine and clinical dentistry (30 hours lecture, 40 hours laboratory, 20 hours seminar/case discussion, 7 units).
Biochemistry (BC)
Faculty
Chairperson: Alexander J. Murphy
Professors: Highsmith, Murphy
BC 114
Biochemistry (1-3)
Study of major molecular structures and processes of the human organism including structure, function, and biosynthesis of the informational macromolecules, proteins and nucleic acids; generation and storage of metabolic energy; structure, genesis, and transformations of mineralized tissues; and digestion, absorption, and utilization of required nutrients (60 hours lecture, 6 units).
Dental Practice (DP)
Faculty
Chairperson (Interim): Cindy Lyon
Professors: Budenz, Chambers, Glassman, Graves (emeritus) Peltier, Thomassen (emeritus)
Associate Professors:
Cohan, Hanson, Hayashida, Miller, Nielsen, Young
Assistant Professors: Alexander, Arendareff, E. Bedrossian, Braun, F. Brucia, J. Brucia, Cadra, Carbone, Caturay, Chann, Chi, Chow, Chun, Crowe, Curley, Curtis, Dukes, Fendler, Fong, Gordon, Harding, Hailey, Hoover, Itaya, Jue, Julian, Kalebjian, Kirk, Kokas, Lambert, Magtoto, Martinez, Masangkay, Mendez, Mikulic, Park, Purcell, Rahn, Robins, Salmon, Saroyan, Shirani, Silvestri, Soderstrom, Subar, Surabian, Sweeney, Thornton, van Dyk,A. Wong, Woodson Instructors:
Abayan, Asselin, Benton, Brisbin, Chew, Digiorno, Farahmand, Fessler, Fiorentino, Gifford, Gutierrez, Harmeson, Jennings, C. Lee, Lindblom, Madderra, Mangrum, Mock, Mostovoy, Naeimi, Ng, Qureshi, Tyler, L. Wong, Wu, Xiao
DP 100, 101, 106
Orientation to the Clinical Practice of General Dentistry (1, 2, 3)
A clinically-focused, multi-disciplinary, year-long series of courses designed to prepare students to treat patients in the general dentistry clinic. These courses emphasize diagnostic sciences, periodontology, and patient communication via supervised simulation and clinical exercises. This orientation to clinical care and patient management emphasizes the following: development of a comprehensive medical and dental database and history; understanding of the cause and prevention of dental diseases; diagnostic tests; oral pathology; clinical protocol, the clinic system and services; professional deportment, ergonomics, infection control use of instruments, scaling and polishing of teeth; communication and patient relations; community and individual approaches to preventive aspects of dentistry; and characteristics and trends in the dental profession (2 units, 3 units, 5 units).
DP 102
Introduction to Computer Technology in Dentistry (1)
This course provides an introduction to the use of computer technology in dental education and practice. Students completing the course will be able to use notebook and desktop computers in the dental education program. They will be familiar with operating systems, file and data management, basic use of specific applications programs including commercial programs and custom School of Dentistry programs, and the use of the Internet (10 hours total lecture and independent study; 1 unit).
DP 103
Reflective Assessment of Clinical Cariology (3)
This course is a comprehensive overview of diagnosis, detection, clinical management, and prevention of the disease of dental caries, including detailed descriptions of the chemical, biological, and mechanical tooth interactions. Protocols for practical application in private practice as well as Pacific’s main dental clinic will be discussed. The course uses personal reflection and metacognition to help students learn critical thinking and evidenced-based decision making skills needed to treat dental caries. In the process students learn how to become better life-long learners. (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
DP 107
Clinical Practice of General Dentistry Practicum (4)
Clinical experiences, exercises and practicals that build on the prior courses to continue to develop skills in establishing the therapeutic relationship; communication with staff, faculty and patients; clinical systems, services and protocol; records, financial arrangements, chart documentation, digital photography, management of digital images, computer and insurance systems; sequencing of activities; case evaluation, planning and provision of initial examination; scaling and polishing; and disease prevention instruction (30 hours clinic, 2 units).
DP 160
Dental Radiology (3-4)
Study of radiation physics and biology, image quality, intensifying devices, radiation safety, tomography, radiation and the law, radiographic techniques, film processing, anatomic landmarks, and principles of radiographic interpretations (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
DP 166
Dental Radiographic Technique (4)
Instruction and practice using the extension cone paralleling radiographic technique including patient management, radiation safety, use of equipment, film placement, exposure, processing, identification and mounting, and correction of technical error (20 hours laboratory, 1 unit).
DP 201, 202, 203
Integrated Clinical Sciences I, II, III (6, 7, 8)
Multidisciplinary presentation of integrated foundational information related to clinicial dentistry. Topics will include biomedical sciences, ethics, materials, techniques, and information to each specific discipline of dental practice (6 units, 8 units, 8 units).
DP 216, 316/317
Patient Management and Productivity I, II, III (5-8; 9-10, 11-12)
Development of competency in patient management skills to maximize patient satisfaction. Students learn to use proper verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills; to respond appropriately to patient and non-patient concerns; to be organized and prepared for tasks and contingencies related to patient care; to complete tasks and treatment in a timely manner; to provide patients with relevant information about prevention of dental disease and treatment options; and to obtain proper informed consent for procedures (8 units, 4 units; 4 units).
DP 219
Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (5-8)
The diagnosis and communication to the patient of the need for dental treatment; recognizing medical, oral, physical, emotional, and economic factors that modify or complicate dental treatment; and development of comprehensive dental treatment plans suitable for patients' needs in accordance with identified modifying and complicating factors (4 units).
DP 260
Oral Radiographic Interpretation (5)
Introduction to interpretation of normal vs. pathologic radiographic appearance of structure of the maxilla and mandible (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
DP 266
Clinical Oral Radiology (5-8)
Study of preparation, evaluation, and interpretation of diagnostically acceptable intraoral radiographic and panographic surveys for comprehensive care and emergency clinic patients (40 hours clinical rotations, 2 units).
DP 300
Practice Management (10-11)
Study of fundamental concepts and terminology of the art and science of management as a basis for management decisions in dental practice. Particular attention will be given to California dental law and employment risk management. (40 hours lecture, 4 units).
DP 301
Jurisprudence (10)
Study of foundations of the law, its primary groupings and modes, and its application to the dentist and dental practice environment. Particular attention will be given to California dental law and employment risk management. (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
DP 302
Clinical Care of Complex Needs Patients (9-11)
Study of basic disease processes, epidemiology, demographics, treatment planning, principles of providing dental treatment for individuals with a wide variety of conditions including medical and developmental disabilities, problems associated with aging, psychological problems including dental phobia, hospital organization, joining a hospital staff, providing dental treatment and consultation in a hospital, and principles of general anesthesia (20 hours lecture, 20 hours self-study, 4 units).
DP 303
Integrated Clinical Sciences IV (9, 10, 11)
Multidisciplinary case based presentation of integrated material related to the practice of clinical dentistry. This three-quarter course will build upon the foundational and clinical knowledge base of each student to evaluate and plan more complex treatment needs (6 units).
DP 307
Extramural Patient Care (9-12)
Through a combination of didactic and clinical experiences, this course seeks to prepare the student for practice in community clinical settings where diverse patient populations may be encountered. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed the skills to: perform dental procedures in community-based practice settings, work with diverse patient populations, describe the social context of disease processes, develop social awareness and skills for treating underserved groups, describe dental delivery in a community clinic environment, and develop treatment alternative in clinics with limited resources (90 hours clinical rotations and 4 hours lecture/seminar; 4 units).
DP 318/319
Clinical Judgment and Diagnosis I, II (9-10, 11-12)
Comprehensive care for assigned patients in the disciplines of endodontics, fixed prosthodontics, operative dentistry, oral diagnosis and treatment planning, periodontics, removable prosthodontics, and orthodontics. For each assigned patient, the student examines and evaluates the patient, identifies and lists dental problems, completes an appropriate treatment plan and schedule, provides all dentistry required in the disciplines, and recognizes need for and refers the patient to specialty areas when such treatment is required (approximately 700 hours in clinical disciplines listed, 4 units, 4 units).
DP 320
Preparation for State Licensure (12)
Review of requirements and protocol, and practical exercises in preparation for the Western Regional Examing Board and other licensing examinations (10 hours lecture, 26 hours laboratory and clinic; 2 units).
DP 360
Oral Radiographic Interpretation Seminar (10)
A systematic approach to interpretation of oral radiographs and documentation of diagnostic findings (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
DP 368
Emergency Clinic (9-12)
The diagnosis and treatment of patients who require immediate attention (90 hours clinical rotation, 3 units).
Endodontics (EN)
Faculty
Chairperson: Alan H. Gluskin
Professors:
Borer (emeritus), Ferrillo, Gluskin, O. Peters
Associate Professors:
D. Brown, C. Peters, R. Wong, S. Wong
Assistant Professors:
Ballard, W. Brown, Ebeid, Fogel, Koka, Lavorini, LeVine, Lim, Manoukian, Osnas, Rezai, Rohde, Scott, Stevenson
EN 154
Basic Endodontics (3)
Development of the dental pulp, classification and nature of endodontic disease, clinical diagnosis, and fundamentals of root canal therapy (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
EN 159
Preclinical Endodontics (4)
Study of pulp morphology, anatomy, cleaning and shaping of root canals; access openings; use of irrigating solutions and intracanal medications; obturating the canal and judging the complete treatment with radiographs (40 hours laboratory, 2 units).
EN 254 Endodontics (7)
Review of endodontic diagnosis and therapy; radiographic interpretation; bleaching vital/nonvital teeth; restoration of endodontically treated teeth; dental trauma; pain control and patient management; endodontic emergencies; endodontic mishaps; and alternate treatments (10 hours l lecture, 1 unit).
EN 259, 359
Clinical Endodontics (5-8; 9-12)
Study of endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy, including management of endodontic emergencies and surgical endodontics incomprehensive clinical dental practice (4 units; 8 units).
Microbiology (MC)
Faculty
Chairperson: Nejat Düzgünes
Professors: Düzgünes, Konopka
Associate Professor: Papahadjopoulos-Sternberg
Assistant Professors: Gochin
Instructor: Milnes
MC 224
Microbiology (4-5)
The biology of microorganisms that cause disease; the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical syndromes, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases; microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, and virulence factors; mechanisms of host resistance, chemo therapy, and vaccination; bacteriology, with emphasis on oral microflora; mycology; parasitology; and virology, with emphasis on AIDS, herpes viruses, and hepatitis; molecular diagnostics and recombinant DNA technology (50 hours lecture, 30 hours laboratory; 6 units).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OS)
Faculty
Chairperson: A. Thomas Indresano
Professors: Devlin, Indresano, Middleton (emeritus)
Associate Professors:
Ajayi, Bedrossian, Bloom, Breckenridge, Dumas, Farhood, Garibaldi, Javid, Limchaysheng, Nix, Ratner, Sachs
Assistant Professors:
Beckley, Boghossian, Krey, Lee, Lyu, Mobati, Tolstunov
Director of the Predoctoral Program: Garibaldi
OS 139
Preclinical Multidisciplinary Surgery (4)
Study of the principles of mucoperiosteal flap design, biopsy techniques, suturing, use of flaps, bone removal, and tooth sectioning for exodontia; apicoectomy in endodontic surgery and osseous surgery. Soft tissue grafting in periodontics will also be demonstrated (12 hours lecture, 11 hours laboratory, 2 units).
OS 234
Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (7-8)
Study of the principles of routine and complicated exodontia, pre- and postsurgical complications, instrumentation, impactions, preprosthetic surgery, biopsy techniques, medical emergencies in the dental office, and medications used in oral and maxillofacial surgery (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
OS 239, 339
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (5-8, 9-12)
Oral and maxillofacial surgical treatment planning and treatment including routine exodontia, incision and drainage, biopsy, mucoperiosteal flap design, sectioning of teeth, and bone removal; utilizing accepted procedures for asepsis; and patient preparation, positioning, and management including obtaining patients' informed consent and p roper consideration for medically compromised patients. The student learns to assume responsibility for recognizing limitations of competence and to refer patients who need more skilled surgical treatment to a specialist (1 unit, 2 units).
Orthodontics (OR)
Faculty
Chairperson: Robert L. Boyd
Professors: A. Dugoni (emeritus), Baumrind, Boyd, Poulton, Rutter, Tolarova
Associate Professors: Axelrode, Boero, S. Dugoni, Fallah, Gibbs, Hatasaka, Kaplan, Lieber,
Linck, Parker, Picard, Pitts, Redmond, Ricupito, Righellis, Valley
Assistant Professors: Amer, Aubert, Bongiovanni, Carlson, Curry, Derakshsan, Gonzales,
Hsu, Sefidpour, Sterental, Torfs, Vogt, Womack
Director of the Graduate Program: Poulton
Director of the Predoctoral Program: Fallah
OR 144
Human Growth and Development (3)
Study of the basic mechanisms of human growth and development with emphasis on craniofacial development. Study of the development of the dentition and occlusion and introduction to malocclusion and its classification (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
OR 149
Preclinical Orthodontics (4)
An introduction to various removable and fixed appliances with a focus on application for minor orthodontic tooth movement. Laboratory instruction addresses such areas as basic wire bending techniques, fabrication of removable and fixed appliances (e.g., lower lingual arch), cementation of bands, bonding of brackets, and placement of arch wires. Also provided is an introduction to Invisalign 3-D computer technology for the manufacture of orthodontic appliances in a general practice is also provided (16 hours seminar and laboratory, 1 unit).
OR 244
Orthodontics (4-5)
An introduction to orthodontic diagnostic procedures, comprehensive treatment planning, and various treatment modalities as applied to a full range of malocclusions in a general dental practice. A strong emphasis is placed on the use of the Invisalign appliance and its application in general practice. Other orthodontic appliances covered will be the functional appliance as it relates to early orthodontic treatment and the edgewise appliance in full comprehensive cases. Orthognathic surgical cases will also be reviewed (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
OR 348
Applied Orthodontics (9-10)
A study of standard orthodontic records and their application to diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation in the mixed and permanent dentitions. Lateral head films are traced, measured, analyzed, and discussed with regard to norms and growth patterns. Facial soft tissue surface mapping using volumetric imagining technology and 3-D imagining software will be introduced. Students will present cases incorporating dental records, study models, cephalometric analysis, photographs, arch length and tooth size discrepancy analysis to explain diagnostic, treatment planning, and treatment procedures (12 hours seminar, 6 hours graduate orthodontic clinic, 1 unit).
Pathology and Medicine (PM)
Faculty
Chairperson: William M. Carpenter
Director of Health and Safety: Eve Cuny
Facial Pain
Director: Peter Chase
Associate Professor: P. Chase
Assistant Professors: D. Chase, Inouye, Jue
Instructors: Fisk, Scott
Oral Medicine
Director: Peter Jacobsen
Assistant Professor: Freckelton
Pathology (PA)
Professors: Carpenter, Eversole, Jacobsen, Leider (emeritus)
Associate Professor: Merrell
PA 130
Basic Disease Processes (3)
Introduction to basic medical problems that affect dental treatment and management and the protocol for obtaining a thorough medical history (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
PA 230
General Pathology (5-6)
Basic concepts of disease are studied, especially with regard to mechanisms, gross tissue changes, microscopic changes in selected instances, and implications and applications of these concepts to dental practice (40 hours lecture/seminar and 75 hours independent study, 8 units).
PA 330
Oral Pathology (7-9)
Study of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical and histopathogenic features , and the treatment and prognosis of oral diseases. Recognition of basic tissue reaction and lesions that occur in the mouth, jaws, and neck; formulation of tentative diagnoses; methods used to secure definitive diagnoses and provide appropriate therapy and management or obtaining consultation for the same (24 hours lecture, programmed instruction equivalent to 30 hours lecture, and six hours clinical rotation, 5 units).
PA 331
Differential Diagnosis of Oral Diseases (10)
Clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management protocols for oral and paraoral soft issue and jaw lesions, based on knowledge of the appearance, behavior, and treatment of oral diseases (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
Pediatric Dentistry (PD)
Faculty
Chairperson: A. Jeffrey Wood
Professors: Redig (emeritus), Tocchini (emeritus), Wood
Associate Professors: Rabbach, Sobel, Stuart
Assistant Professors: Barnes, Chandwani, Connor, Crippen, Halterman, Hodges, Houston, Jafarnia, Le, Lee, Medoza-Sobel, Miller, Morris, Neves, Peng, Pham, Sackett, Schmitt, VanderKam, Yang
PD 146
Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry (3)
This simulation lab based course introduces first-year IDS students to the technical aspects of preparing and restoring primary teeth (10 hours lecture and laboratory 1 unit).
PD 240
Pediatric Dentistry (5-6)
The study of the physical and psychological development of the child; understanding and prevention of dental disease in children; differential diagnosis and treatment of dental and periodontal diseases and abnormalities in children; and modern concepts of behavioral management in children (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
PD 346
Dental Auxiliary Utilization (6-10)
Rationale and system of procedures for sit-down, four-handed dental practice (84 hours clinical rotations in conjunction with clinical pediatric dentistry, 2 units).
PD 347
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (6-10)
Study of the diagnosis, treatment planning, and comprehensive preventive and restorative dental treatment for children (84 hours rotations in conjunction with dental auxiliary utilization, 4 units).
Periodontics (PR)
Faculty
Chairperson: William P. Lundergan
Professors: Hall (emeritus), Lundergan
Associate Professors: Alpagot, Barkhordar, Harpenau, Zingale
Assistant Professors: Ahn, Bruce, Bui, Buchman, Chang, Cheema, Harmeson, Horlak, Hu, Huang, Lauber, Lyon, Martinez, Meyers, Milliken, Muller, Pritsky, Ronderos Soderstrom, Tognotti, Watson
Instructors: Abayan, Azevedo, Dornbush, Francisco, Jones, Zinke
PR 150
Periodontal Diseases (4)
Introduction to periodontology, clinical and histopathological features , epidemiology, classification of periodontal diseases, pathogenesis, and etiologies of periodontal disease (10 hours lecture, 1 unit).
PR 151
Periodontics & Periodontal Diseases (1)
Introduction to periodontology, clinical and histopathological features, classification of periodontal diseases, etiologies of periodontal disease, periodontal examination and diagnosis, occlusal analysis, temporary splinting, initial periodontal therapy, re-evaluation, surgical asepsis, and supportive periodontal therapy (27 hours lecture, 3 hours simulation, 5 hours clinic; 3 units).
PR 156
Preclinical Periodontics (4)
Study of techniques for instrument sharpening, root planing, and use of ultrasonic devices. Introduction to temporary splinting, microbiologic sampling, local drug delivery, and occlusal analysis (15 hours laboratory, 1 unit).
PR 250
Periodontics (5-7)
Introduction to the methodology of collecting data, utilizing data to make a diagnosis, preparing a treatment plan, and beginning therapy; rationale for initial therapy including elimination of local factors, occlusal correction, temporary and provisional splinting, minor tooth movement , and initial therapy evaluation; basic rationale for periodontal surgery; techniques employed in surgical periodontics including the scientific basis for surgical technique, specific indications/contraindications, and sequence in healing following gingival surgery and osseous resection . Indications/ contraindications, techniques, and results achieved with pocket elimination, gingival augmentation, guided tissue regeneration, and dental implants. In addition, new modalities used in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases are discussed such as microbiological sampling, and chemotherapeutics (30 hours lecture, 3 units).
PR 251
Periodontics (2-3)
Basic rationale for periodontal surgery; techniques employed in surgical periodontics including the scientific basis for surgical technique, specific indications/contraindications, and sequence in healing following gingival surgery, and osseous resection. Indications/contraindications, techniques, and results achieved with pocket elimination, gingival augmentation, guided tissue regeneration, and dental implants (20 hours lecture, 2 units).
PR 256, 356
Clinical Periodontics (5-8; 9-12)
Study of periodontal examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, nonsurgical therapy, periodontal re-evaluation, periodontal surgery, and supportive periodontal therapy in comprehensive clinical dental practice. (6 units; 4 units).
Physiology (PG)
Faculty
Chairperson: Joseph V. Levy
Professors: Cohen, Inesi, Levy, Morales
PG 120
Physiology (3-4)
Study of functioning of the human body, basic methods used to evaluate physiological parameters and introduction to recognition of functional abnormalities in humans. Cell membrane transport; electrical potentials; peripheral nerves; skeletal and smooth muscles; spinal cord and autonomic nervous system; circulatory system and respiratory system. Homeostatic function of the kidneys; energy metabolism, temperature regulation, assimilation of food by the gastrointestinal tract; regulatory function of the endocrine system; perception of the external world t h rough the sense organs, and integrative activity of the brain (70 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory/demonstrations, 8 units).
PG 220
Pharmacology and Therapeutics (6-8)
Rationale of drug use in dental practice and mechanisms of action of drugs used for medical management of dental patients; pharmacodynamics and drug kinetics; quantitative pharmacology; drug laws and regulations; prescription writing; emergency drugs, autonomic, respiratory, cardiovascular, psychotropic, hormonal, gastrointestinal, antianxiety, antiparkinson, antidiabetic, antineoplastic drugs; neuromuscular blockers, histamine antagonists, inflammatory mediators, sedative- hypnotics , anticonvulsants, general and local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, antifungal and antiviral agents, substance abuse, toxicology, drug interactions, and therapeutic decision making (70 hours lecture, 7 units).
Removable Prosthodontics (RP)
Faculty
Chairperson: Eugene E. LaBarre
Professors: Byerly (emeritus), Green, LaVere (emeritus), Sarka (emeritus),
R. Smith (emeritus), Zlotolow
Associate Professors: Ahlstrom, Eliason, Gregory-Head, LaBarre, Tsiang
Assistant Professors: Castagna, Chavez, Duhn, Giusti, Protzel, Shinbori
Instructors: Bagus, J.Y. Chen, Karsant, Lopez, Makassebi, Ostrovsky, Tsai
Teaching Dental Laboratory Technician: Matveyeva
RP 281
Dental Implants (8)
The study of modern implant dentistry with emphasis on history, the physiology of osseous integration, treatment planning, implant surgery, fabrication of single and multiple tooth fixed implant restorations and implant-supported removable overdentures, laboratory steps, maintenance and implant problems. Hard and soft tissue augmentation procedures will be studied along with esthetic concerns (10 hours lecture and laboratory, 1 unit).
RP 290, 296
Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics: Complete Dentures (5-6)
The study of the scope and philosophy of removable prosthodontics ; biomechanics of the edentulous state; biologic considerations for impressions; vertical and horizontal jaw relations and the tempomandibular joint; Hanauquint; facebow registration; osteology; record bases and occlusion rims; facial landmarks; muscles of head, neck and oral cavity; use of articulator; arrangement and articulation of artificial teeth; try- in of trial dentures; processing, finishing, and polishing of dentures; obtaining comfortable dentures for the patient; and clinical remount to perfect the occlusion and restore tooth anatomy. Laboratory includes arrangement and articulation of 28 artificial teeth. Also studied are convention-al, transitional, and diagnostic immediate dentures; tooth selection and repairing complete dentures; introduction to tooth supported complete dentures; use of the articulator, dental materials, and technique for cons t ruction of retrognathic and immediate complete dentures; and the posterior palatal seal and its biologic considerations (40 hours lecture, 4 units; 120 hours laboratory, 6 units).
RP 291, 297
Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics: Removable Partial Dentures (7)
The study of base design, survey and design, clasp design, rest preparation , tooth selection, major connectors, impression procedures, and delivery of a removable partial denture. Laboratory includes preparation and placement of a mesio-alloy rest, survey, and design of casts for distal extension bases and with anterior teeth missing, arrangement and articulation of artificial teeth for complete dentures, and work authorization forms and procedures (10 hours lecture, 1 unit; 30 hours laboratory, 2 units).
RP 396
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics (9-12)
The study of diagnosis, treatment planning, and removable prosthodontic treatment that restores masticatory function and phonetics, preserves underlying structures, results in patient comfort, and is esthetically pleasing. Course includes practice for state board removable prosthodontic procedures and simulated examination conditions (11 units).
Restorative Dentistry (RS)
Faculty
Chair: Marc J. Geissberger
Professors: Loos, Lugassy, Radke
Associate Professors: Dower, Geissberger, Kenyon, Plies, Yeh, Young
Assistant Professors: Aron, Barthold, Castagna, Cheu, Choy, Fanucci, Gardner, Giachetti,
Golden, Hakim, Hausauer, Hepps, Kachalia, Louie, Lubman, Milani, Miles, Morris,
Peterson, Radjaeipour, Reid, Santucci, Scimeca, Seiferling, Sibbald, Streacker,
Tong, C. Tran, White.
Instructors: Amanzadeh, Ashraf, Bason, Buchanan, Christensen, Chun, DeLurgio, DiGiorno,
DiMariano, Doran, Duncan, Froerer, Gabbay, Hwang, Khayatan, Kitajima, Kuo, N. Lee,
Martinez, McGary, Mirkina, Nadjibi, D. Nguyen, Nijjar, Parisek, Prasad, Rosenfield, Salehinia,
Salimi, Schultze, Surti, Tajbaksh
Lab Technician: Quiring
RS 170, 176
Preclinical Operative Dentistry (1-3)
Study of scope and philosophy of operative dentistry, criteria and rationale for each type of cavity preparation employed, and indications for and techniques of using dental materials employed in restoring teeth with amalgam, cast gold inlays and onlays, and composite resins. Laboratory instruction and practice to develop eye-hand coordination necessary to perform operative dental procedures at the beginning clinical level working from a seated position using direct and indirect vision of the operating field. Also includes operative and crown fabrication procedures on primary teeth (60 hours lecture, 6 units; 150 hours laboratory, 7 units).
RS 173/175, 174/179, 183/185, 184/189 Principles, Complex Issues, Advanced Techniques, and Clinical Applications in Restorative Dentistry (1-4)
This year-long series of courses is offered in the first year of the International Dental Studies program. It integrates four major disciplines--operative dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, dental anatomy, and occlusion--in a comprehensive, integrated format with an emphasis on clinical application. In the first quarter students learn about seating position and posture, hand piece manipulation, tooth morphology, carving techniques, and criteria and indications for restoring teeth with amalgam and composite resins. The second course builds on this foundation, introducing students to dento-osseous structure, root canal anatomy, and tooth development and anomalies. Students also study the rationale and criteria for full cast gold crowns and bridges, ceramic restorations, and preparation design. Advanced restorative procedures are introduced and practiced in the third quarter, including bonded amalgams, direct and indirect esthetic posterior restorations, direct composite veneers and porcelain veneers. The capstone course in the fourth quarter combines preclinical study with clinical application. Under faculty supervision students work in the clinic performing operative and fixed procedures on patients (19 units lecture, 22 units lab/clinic; unit weight may vary depending upon the needs of the class).
RS 177
Local Anesthesia (4)
Study of administration of local anesthetics (15 hours lecture, 8 hours laboratory, 2 units).
RS 178
Advanced Restorative Technique (4)
Advanced esthetic procedures are introduced. These include bonded amalgam, direct and indirect esthetic posterior restorations, and direct composite veneers. Indications and techniques are performed on typodonts in the simulation laboratory (4 hours lecture, 11 hours lab, 1 unit).
RS 180, 186
Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics (2-4)
The study of the scope and philosophy of fixed prosthodontics; diagnosis and treatment planning for patients requiring restorative dentistry; rationale and criteria for each type of cast and ceramic restoration used at the school, preparation design; manipulation of materials used to fabricate a restoration; laboratory communication; quality recognition for all steps of treatment; determination of potential or existing failures; and long term care for patients with fixed restorations (60 hours lecture, 6 units; 180 hours laboratory, 9 units).
RS 181, 187
Dental Anatomy (1-3)
Tooth morphology and the relationship of teeth in form and function to each other and to supporting structures; and use of the wax-added and carving techniques in reproducing coronal portions of individual teeth; introduction to occlusion; and waxing of crowns on dies of prepared teeth to proper contour, contact and occlusal function (30 hours lecture, 3 units; 60 hours laboratory, 3 units).
RS 188
Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry (1)
This course emphasizes the fundamental skills needed for the fabrication of fixed prosthetic restorations: making of alginate impressions and study casts, introduction to articulators, preparation design for ceramo-metal crowns, waxing, casting finishing and polishing techniques for gold castings, provisional and alternative provisional restorations (20 hours lecture, 30 hours laboratory, 3 units).
RS 279, 378/379
Clinical Restorative Dentistry I - III (5-8; 9-10, 11-12)
Study of diagnosis, treatment planning, and intracoronal dental therapy, including preparation for and restoration of teeth with cast gold and porcelain inlays and onlays, composite resins, laminates, and amalgam in comprehensive clinical dental practice. Requirements include practice of operative dentistry procedures under simulated state board examination conditions. These courses also cover the diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of fixed prosthodontic treatment that addresses the patient's esthetic dental needs; stabilizes, improves, and protects the patients' gnathostomatic system in a comprehensive clinical dental practice. Students participate in quality assessment at clinical impression stage and at prosthesis delivery. Lab Services coordinates student dental laboratory prescriptions with private outsource laboratories. Test cases determine student competency by evaluating their ability to independently prepare a single tooth crown preparation in a specified time period. (6 units; 11 units, 12 units).
RS 280 Occlusion (5-6)
Study of the gnathostomatic system: anatomy, function, and parafunction; relevance of occlusion in all phases of general dentistry; restoring sound occlusion for clinical patients while satisfying their esthetic needs; introduction to diagnosis and treatment of tempomandibular joint dysfunction; completion of clinical examination, diagnostic mounting, and delivery of occlusal splint (20 hours lecture, 60 hours laboratory, 5 units).
October 2007
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