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RUOP Prep

Course Director: John Evans, Art DiMarco, & Mary Smith
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer / 2

Course Overview

This course prepares 2nd year RUOP students to successfully complete a RUOP rotation including the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia in RUOP clinics.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Assess the risks associated with administration of local anesthesia to dental patients commonly seen in a general dental practice.
Assess the risks associated with the administration of local anesthesia including complications.
Describe in detail the pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors.
Describe in 3 dimensions the anatomy involved when performing commonly used injections.
Discuss the medicolegal, ethical, and professional ramifications associated with the use of local anesthesia.
Discuss the management of difficult and/or fearful patients when performing local anesthesia.
Describe the medical risks and complications, both emergent and routine, associated with the use of local anesthesia in the management of patients in the general dental office.
Describe the medical risks and complications, both emergent and routine, associated with the use of local anesthesia in the management of patients in the general dental office.
Describe appropriate clinical and professional conduct.
Compose an appropriate letter of introduction to a RUOP clinic.

Date last updated: 2024-04-24

Equity and Access to Oral Health Care

Course Director: Amy Kim
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1,2,3,4

Course Overview

This student-led, elective course is a component of outreach efforts in alignment with the service mission of UW School of Dentistry. It consists of asynchronous learning modules and in-person discussions. It focuses on development of skills and insights to collaborate with institutional and community partners to meet the needs of vulnerable and marginalized individuals. There are three main requirements for this course:

Discussion Sessions (1 hour/session) – Students must attend 2 discussion sessions per quarter. Students may attend virtually if on rotation.
Volunteer/Outreach Activities (6 hours/quarter) – Since serving the underserved is an essential part of this work, 6 hours of participation in volunteer projects will be required each quarter. Volunteer efforts may be through pathways, outreach, or clinical service.
Learning modules – Students must complete all modules to prepare for service experiences, along with any associated quizzes or reflection assignments. Students must attend mandatory training sessions pertaining to each outreach activity for which they plan to participate.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Analyze the major social, cultural, legal and political factors for disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals.
Collaborate with community partners and other resources to understand health and access issues for disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals.
Explore interprofessional solutions to meet the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.

Date last updated: 2024-02-08

OS 651

OMS Rotation at Harborview Medical Center

Course Director: Jasjit Dillon
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 4

Course Overview

Exposes the dental student to a broad scope of advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS). Students participate in ward rounds, scrub and assist in the operating room, participate in the outpatient clinics and OMS program didactics. Prepares students to visit other OMS programs by teaching them hospital etiquette and provides them one-on-one interactions with the OMS faculty.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Perform a basic maxillofacial trauma examination.
Recognize characteristics of facial trauma.
Perform appropriate initial treatment of dental trauma.

Date last updated: 2022-12-14

PEDO 652

Pediatric Dentistry Off-Site Clinical Rotation

Credits: 3
Course Directors: Rachel Greene
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 4

Course Overview

2-week clinical rotation at the Sea Mar White Center Dental Clinic, during which students treat pediatric patients under supervision by a calibrated pediatric dentist. Participants will increase the number and diversity of pediatric dental procedures performed, practice four-handed dentistry in a pediatric community health setting, and be exposed to a diverse population of underserved pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

Perform pediatric dental care.
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism with patients, colleagues, staff and the community.
Utilize effective 4-handed dentistry in a pediatric setting.
Describe public health models for pediatric dental care.
Describe challenges in providing care to pediatric patients in an underserved community.

Last updated: 2022-12-14

OHS 650

Community Dentistry: Longview Clinic – Elective

Course Director: Donald Chi
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4 and Residents

Course Overview

This course will give dental students and residents the opportunity to provide evidence-based, culturally competent dental care in underserved communities.

Learning Objectives

To identify and understand the barriers to dental care and optimal oral health within vulnerable patient populations
To take a complete social and behavioral health history from patients seeking dental care
To apply critical thinking skills in developing evidence-based treatment plans and options for patients with limited financial resources
To provide culturally competent dental care services to vulnerable patient populations

To provide culturally competent dental care services to vulnerable patient populations

Date last updated: 2018-05-24

ORALM 657

Botulinum Toxin Therapies in Dentistry

Credits: 1
Course Directors: Mark Drangsholt and Tim Hess
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Winter/ 4, Grad

Course Overview

This course focuses on both aesthetic and therapeutic procedures that the dentist uses to treat patients. Administration of BTX-A is demonstrated for and performed by dental students or graduate students for both treatment of orofacial pain and movement disorders as well as facial aesthetics, including the oral, glabellar, forehead and lateral canthal regions.

Learning Objectives

Perform Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) aesthetic and therapeutic procedures of the head and neck.
Demonstrate diagnostic testing protocols including history, examination, ethyl chloride, anesthetics, etc. to determine orofacial conditions that will respond favorably to BTX-A therapy.
Prepare and administer BTX-A.
Evaluation, communication and documentation of BTX-A treatments to achieve clinical success and meet patient expectations.

Last updated: 2018-01-30

PROS 550

Directed Studies in Prosthodontics – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

PROS 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

PERIO 550

Directed Studies in Periodontics – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

PERIO 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

ORTHO 550

Directed Studies in Orthodontics – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

ORTHO 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

ORALM 550

Directed Studies in Oral Medicine – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

ORALM 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

OS 550

Directed Studies in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

OS 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

ENDO 550

Directed Studies in Endodontics – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

ENDO 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

RESD 550

Directed Studies in Restorative Dentistry – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

RESD 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

OHS 550

Directed Studies in Oral Health Sciences – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

OHS 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

DENTEL 520

Global Oral Health

Course Director: Ana Lucia Seminario
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter/ 2, 3, 4

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of global health inequalities and the burden of oral disease worldwide. Students will be introduced to international health care systems and the social, political, cultural, behavioral and economic factors influencing them. The course will use case studies with interactive student participation to analyze the impact of oral health on the public health system at a country level.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Describe global health inequalities and the burden of oral diseases at community and country levels.
Identify and describe factors related to the success of inter-professional collaboration at international level.
Interpret and critically analyze oral health program outcomes.
Effectively articulate the strengths and weaknesses of selected oral health care systems around the world.

Date last updated: 2021-05-03

ORTHO 551

Review of Selected Literature in Orthodontics

Course Director: Burcu Bayirli
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1,2,3,4

Course Overview

Ortho 551 is a review of the literature of an orthodontic topic. The topic will be selected by the student under the guidance of the course director. The student will complete a review of literature and write a report.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Recognize the importance of evidence based orthodontics
Complete a review of literature
Write a critique of the review of literature

Date last updated: 2017-10-20

DENTEL 513

Ethics Publication Review

Course Director: Subrata Saha
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4

Course Overview

Students will develop, write, and submit a peer reviewed journal submission.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Analyze ethical dilemmas
Identify conflicts of interest
Develop, write, and submit a peer reviewed journal submission

Date last updated: 2017-2-21

DENTEL 512

Ethics Journal Club

Course Director: Subrata Saha
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4

Course Overview

This course will expose students to the impact of recent developments in biomedical research, which they discuss in an interactive journal club atmosphere. It is open to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year Predoctoral students and Graduate students in the UW School of Dentistry.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Analyze ethical dilemmas
Identify ethical dilemmas in Biomedical research
Identify conflicts of interest

Date last updated: 2017-2-21

DENT 550

Directed Studies in Dentistry – SURF/Research Elective

Credits: variable (25 max)
Faculty: various faculty

This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.

DENT 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.

ORTHO 631

Minor Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Course Director: To be arranged
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4

Course Overview

Ortho 631 builds on the didactic principles learned in previous courses in orthodontics. This course is observation of clinical orthodontic treatment, including those minor problems suitable for treatment in the general practice of dentistry. Ortho 631 is the direct clinical application of principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning with orthodontic appliances.

The student works with a graduate resident and/or faculty in the Department of Orthodontics to identify a suitable patient to observe. The student reviews the diagnosis and treatment plan and helps to administer treatment over at least 4 clinical sessions. The student keeps an observation log on their selected patient and when treatment is completed, the student writes up the observation experience. Additional observation/patient care in the orthodontics clinic above the level needed to fulfill the written project requirement is encouraged. This course is graded no credit, pass, high pass, or honors based on clinical performance and quality of written materials.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

Understand and observe comprehensive orthodontic treatment; understand treatment biomechanics.
Take and evaluate pre- and post-treatment orthodontic records.
Complete a diagnostic work-up.
Complete a treatment plan.

*last updated: 2023-01-19

DENTEL 530

Research Methods Seminar

Credits: 1
Course Director: Donald Chi
Quarters/Yr of Program: Spring/1, 2, 3, 4
Limit: 20

Course Description

This course reviews the following aspects of research methods: development of hypotheses, study design, sample selection, measurement, choice of statistical tests and research ethics. The course is intended for students conducting basic or clinical research projects (see Directed Studies page); discussion of each topic centers on students’ own research projects. All SURF participants will be registered by the Office of Student Services.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:

Describe the research question, study design, research subjects, types of measures and methods used in their research project.
Explain the reasons choosing a particular design, measure, method, etc.
Discuss basic principles of research ethics and how these principles apply to issues in their own projects.

Students must have been accepted for research to enroll.

*last updated: 11/21/2017