College of Dental Medicine 505 CDM 4410—Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics This clinical experience consists of preparing and placing anterior and posterior fixed partial dentures and single coronal restorations. Restorations may be of full gold, metalceramic, all ceramic, or CAD/CAM generated. Restorations on implants are an integral part of the clinical experience. All clinical treatment is accomplished under the direct supervision of faculty members. CDM 3004—Advanced Prosthodontic Predoctoral Experiences This advanced education clinical elective intends to enhance the education of predoctoral students in the area of prosthodontics. Students will be an active member of the team during clinical procedures, such as treatment planning, both conventionally and digitally; treatment of full-mouth rehabilitations cases; and surgical placement of dental implants; together with conversion cases. As they attend the elective, planned over several weeks, students will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of a prosthodontic practice, participating in prosthodontics and interdisciplinary seminars, literature reviews, and digital laboratory and other experiences. Students will participate at an advanced level in scanning, designing, and fabrication of digital dentures and surgical guides, while also balancing the analog and digital world for fixed and removable prosthodontic treatment. CDM 4003—Elective: Practice of Well-Being, Breath Work, and Resilience This 10-hour elective course (four 2-hour sessions with a 1-hour follow-up session), introduces the student to mind-body practices, stretching exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation that have been shown in scientific literature to significantly improve wellness outcomes; manage stress; reduce anxiety; and increase energy, clarity, and peace of mind. The course also features interactive group processes, experiential learning, and leadership processes. Students learn these techniques to carry with them in their dental school career and into private practice to improve their wellness, happiness, resilience, and ability to manage stress. Time pressures, patient demand, and uncooperative patients are some of the causes of stress in health care professions that these students must manage. CDM 4411—Clinical Removable Prosthodontics Clinical application of preclinical skills in complete and removable partial dentures, overdentures on teeth, and implants are accomplished on patients. All patients are treated in the comprehensive care format with emphasis on the whole head and neck. All clinical treatment is accomplished under the direct supervision of faculty members. CDM 412H—Honors Program in Prosthodontics Advanced students with a high interest in prosthodontics attend advanced prosthodontic seminars and gain advanced experience in clinical prosthodontics, treating more complex patients. CDM 4898—Clinic Extension II This course is for students needing to complete requirements. CDM 4899—Clinical Extension III This course is for students needing to complete requirements. Department of Oral Health Sciences and Transitional Research—Chair and Professor: T. Kawai | Professors: X. Han, J. Thompson | Associate Professors: M. Cayabyab, C. Godoy, R. Singer, M. Suzuki | Assistant Professor: A. Heidari CDM 3002—Advanced Oral Biomedical Research Elective This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students interested in oral health research to gain exposure to the foundational concepts of biology and biomedical research through classroom lectures and exercises. Department of Restorative Sciences and Public Health Dentistry—Chair and Associate Professor: E. Kilinc | Predoctoral Co-Clinical Director and Associate Professor: R. Gaines | Predoctoral Co-Clinical Director and Assistant Professor: J. Rodriguez | AEGD Postgraduate Program Director and Assistant Professor: C. Robinson | IDG Program Interim Clinic Director and Assistant Professor: A. Duarte | Associate Professor: H. Quinton | Assistant Professors: A. Amini, A. Bezerra, E. Bonaparte, E. Chiang, E. Choi, J. Fonseca, M. Georgescu, C. Gonzalez, T. Gonzalez, H. Gordon, M. Gutierrez, S. Hack, S. Hoghooghi, M. Kim, G. Kolos, M. Madera, M. Meskow, C. Molina, V. Noce, P. Papatzimas, F. Pink, M. Schweizer, G. Uzcategui, J. Vazquez Garcia, J. Velasco, K. Velasco | Adjunct Faculty Members: V. Alfonso, Y. Amri, R. Blashka, L. Branets, J. Burd, F. Espanol, E. Fellows, P. Fleisher, J. Garber, S.Gilson, L. Gordon-Brown, R. Jabarry, S. Kanowitz, D. Kinra, G. Kupfer, R. Lev, N. Levy, E. Mas, A. Neto, J. Nullman, H. Panahi, P. Pugliese, H. Romero, J. Ruble, B. Tandy, J. Velazquez, M. Viales, M. Yazji-Corey CDM 1015—Clinic Experience I This clinic rotation in the first year of dental education provides D1 students with experience in the CDM student clinics, observing diagnostic methods, dental procedures, and patient-student-faculty interaction with D3 and D4 students and residents in the clinic. CDM 1050 and CDM 1051—Ethics and Professionalism These courses will provide students with an awareness of the ethical issues in the dental profession and expected behavior at the College of Dental Medicine. In addition, students will develop an understanding of the impact of various ethical issues and communication skills in dental education and clinical practice. The content in these courses will be integrated with the content in Clinic Experience I and II and Multidisciplinary Introduction to Record Keeping.
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