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DENTPC 582

Dental Curriculum Threads

Implant Dentistry

Course Director: Mats Kronstrom
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge in implant dentistry to aid the development of their competency in managing the restoration of partial or complete edentulism using implant procedures. The preclinical and didactic portions of the course are designed to prepare students for the core of the clinical implant dentistry education curriculum at the UW School of Dentistry. The clinical activity will be directed by the Department of Restorative Dentistry and will operate as part of the comprehensive care system.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Discuss the history of implantology.
2. Explain the basic science of osseointegration.
3. Manage patient selection, treatment planning, and the restorative phase of the implant treatment.
4. Restore implants with single-unit restorations and overdentures using the correct components and managing the clinical procedures.
5. Explain surgical considerations for the partially and fully edentulous patient.
6. Explain the surgical placement and restorative procedures step-by-step.
7. Explain the surgical and prosthetic complications of implants.
8. Restore a single-tooth implant in the laboratory.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, C-03, C-12, C-13, C-31, C-17, C-14, C-24, C-25, C-26, C-19, C-20, C-21, CE-05

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 577

Dental Curriculum Threads

Periodontics 2: Prevention/Periodontics

Course Director: Diane Daubert
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

This multidisciplinary course serves as an introduction to dental disease prevention as students prepare to provide patient care in the clinic next quarter. Students learn to examine the dentition and periodontium, measure dental conditions, scale and root plane using correctly sharpened, appropriate instruments, and apply oral hygiene chemotherapeutics.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the characteristics and indicated use of various periodontal scalers, curettes, and powered instruments.
2. Identify plaque and calculus.
3. Perform a detailed periodontal examination.
4. Discuss, in written and oral form, the purpose of indications for and techniques involved in scaling and coronal polishing.
5. Select the correct symbols to be used in recording the clinical findings of a periodontal examination.
6. Demonstrate proper technique in the use of the periodontal probe.
7. Identify those areas of the mouth where there is an increased deposition of calculus.
8. Demonstrate proper periodontal instrument sharpening technique.
9. Demonstrate a prophylaxis.
10. Describe the benefits and limitations of a variety of commercially available toothpastes and mouth rinses.
11. Demonstrate proper use of instruments for preclinical scaling and root planing.

UWSOD Competencies: C-10, CE-02, C-02, C-06, C-12, C-13, C-15, C-22

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 576

Dental Curriculum Threads

Clinical Oral Radiology

Course Director: Andrew Nalley
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

This course is the practical application of the oral radiology theory course (DENTPC 532), which was held in spring quarter of first year. Students develop clinical skills and learn to avoid common mistakes. They practice intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques (periapical, bitewing, and panoramic) and assess the radiographs.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Demonstrate proper technique for taking intraoral radiographs and capturing an FMX of diagnostic quality.
2. Assess the image quality of intraoral and panoramic radiographs.
3. Demonstrate the proper methods of image interpretation when writing a radiographic report.
4. Identify the proper techniques for patient positioning for panoramic image acquisition.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-02, C-12, C-13, C-24, CE-05

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 574

Dental Curriculum Threads

Oral Pathology 2

Course Director: Ali Pourian
Credits: 4
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

In this course, students apply their oral pathology knowledge to clinical cases. They sharpen their preclinical skills by diagnosing lesions and formulating management plans, which then prepares them for patient care. The course has a clinical-pathologic conference (CPC) format. It emphasizes active learning and encourages two-way discussion.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the clinical and radiographic appearance of lesions.
2. Describe the etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
3. Formulate a clinical differential diagnosis with a working diagnosis.
4. Recognize classic histopathological features of key oral and maxillofacial conditions.
5. Generate a referral for appropriate consultations and diagnostic tests/procedures.
6. Describe the steps for managing a biopsy in general dental practice from case selection to action on the pathologic diagnosis.
7. Recommend a prevention and treatment/management plan (including referral if appropriate) for common oral conditions within the scope of practice of a general dentist.
8. Recommend a prevention and treatment/management plan (including referral if appropriate) for oral manifestations of systemic conditions.

UWSOD Competencies:  C-01, C-10, CE-02, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, C-05, C-11, C-30, C-12, C-13, C-31, C-16, C-29, C-17, C-07, C-14, C-28, C-04, C-08, C-15, C-24, C-25

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 573

Dental Curriculum Threads

Orthodontics 1

Course Director: Burcu Bayirli 
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

This course teaches dental students about basic principles of pre- and postnatal growth and development integrated with the recognition, analysis, and treatment planning of problems encountered in dental and skeletal malocclusions.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Explain the etiology of malocclusion.
2. Explain the epidemiology of malocclusion.
3. Describe the major sites of growth and types of bone growth in the cranial base, nasomaxillary complex, and mandible.
4. Explain how the differential growth of the craniofacial components contributes to changes in size, shape, and proportions of craniofacial structures.
5. Describe the planes of space used in orthodontic diagnosis.
6. Describe changes in the dental arches that can be expected with normal growth in the jaws and the transition from primary to permanent dentition.
7. Discuss the role of space management in orthodontics.
8. List the advantages and disadvantages of serial extraction in the mixed dentition.
9. Explain the basis of the Angle classification of malocclusion and the characteristics of each classification.
10. Recognize normal and abnormal eruption patterns of teeth.
11. Explain the clinical significance of both arch length deficiency and excess in mixed and permanent dentitions using arch length analyses as needed.
12. Identify anatomic landmarks in cephalometric radiographs and analyze cephalometric data.
13. Explain orthodontic diagnosis within the antero-posterior, vertical, and transverse dimensions.
14. Discuss the role of surgery in orthodontic treatment for non-growing individuals.

UWSOD Competencies: C-03, C-27

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 571

Dental Curriculum Threads

Fixed Prosthodontics 2

Course Director: Yen-Wei Chen
Credits: 4
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

This is the second course in a three-course sequence of preclinical fixed prosthodontics. The lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, preparation of multiple abutment teeth for fixed prostheses, preparation of complete ceramic crowns, and general fundamentals in treatment planning for fixed prostheses. Projects emphasize the various designs and materials for post-and-core foundation restorations as well as multiple-abutment tooth preparations for posterior fixed prostheses and multiple-unit provisional restorations. Lectures integrate the disciplines of fixed prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics, and they also incorporate the material sciences into laboratory techniques and clinical procedures.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the procedures for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth.
2. Demonstrate how to properly restore endodontically treated teeth using post-and-core systems.
3. Describe the procedures for the fabrication of provisional restorations for anterior endodontically treated teeth using temporary posts.
4. Demonstrate how to properly prepare multiple teeth for a fixed partial denture.
5. Describe the use of dental materials in the fabrication of provisional and metal restorations in fixed partial dentures.
6. Describe all necessary procedures to submit the case to a commercial dental laboratory–to fabricate fixed partial dentures.
7. Demonstrate how to properly prepare complete ceramic crowns.

UWSOD Competencies: C-10, C-03, C-02, C-15, C-19, C-20, C-21, C-23

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 570

Dental Curriculum Threads

Operative Dentistry 4

Course Director: Alireza Sadr
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

The course prepares students for advanced operative dentistry to restore the lost form, function, and esthetics of teeth due to caries, trauma, and erosive tooth wear. The focus of the course is on advanced composite restorations and adhesive dentistry, but other direct restorations are also covered. The course emphasizes the interactions among patient needs and priorities, disease activity and risk, long-term tooth survival, and health maintenance based on minimally invasive dentistry concepts. As in the previous courses, this course applies principles of ergonomics and patient positioning, workplace organization and safety, appropriate communication, and professional behavior.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Apply modern principles of tooth preparation to the design of two-, three-, and four-surface restorations including restoration of structurally compromised and/or endodontically treated teeth.
2. Manipulate composites and bonding agents to achieve successful results.
3. Utilize literature and relevant clinical information to attain the most appropriate treatment solution for the patient.
4. Demonstrate appropriate decision making for the treatment of deep carious lesions and caries around restorations, and the repair and replacement of existing restorations.
5. Apply critical thinking, ethical principles, and professional behavior to patient treatment.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, C-05, C-11, C-12, C-13, C-07, C-28, C-04, C-15, C-18, C-24, C-25, C-19, C-20, C-21, C-23

Date last updated: 2024-01-03

DENTPC 551

Dental Curriculum Threads

Immediate Dentures & Digital Dentistry

Course Director: Andy Marashi, Hai Zhang, E. Ricardo Schwedhelm
Credits: 3
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

Immediate Dentures
Students will learn the basic principles of immediate dentures–from treatment planning to insertion and follow-up–and practice the procedures for the fabrication of an immediate complete denture (ICD).

Digital Dentistry
Students will follow a systematic approach incorporating digital dentistry workflow systems and CAD/CAM technology into the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients.

Learning Objectives

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

1. ID – Describe the basic principles of immediate dentures.
2. ID – Perform the clinical steps required to fabricate immediate dentures.
3. ID – Perform the laboratory steps required to fabricate immediate dentures.
4. ID – Identify normal and abnormal edentulous anatomy, and the relationship of anatomy to immediate denture fabrication.
5. ID – Describe the use of dental materials necessary to fabricate an immediate denture.
6. ID – Describe problems that can occur during immediate denture construction and after immediate denture insertion.
7. ID – Describe oral surgery concepts for immediate denture procedures.
8. ID – Communicate to either a patient or legal guardian the risks, benefits, and alternative treatment for immediate denture procedures.
9. ID – Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan, based on diagnostic findings, to implement an immediate denture treatment.
10. ID – Recognize the limits of expertise.
11. ID – Identify oral and maxillofacial hard and soft tissue lesions and diseases.
12. ID – Manage replacement of teeth for the partially or completely edentulous patient.
13. ID – Describe the role of lifelong learning and self-assessment in maintaining clinical skills.
14. ID – Utilize critical thinking in assessing technical and scientific information for use in identifying patient needs and treatments.
15. ID – Apply the principles of behavioral science that pertain to patient-centered oral health care.
16. ID – Obtain consultations from other healthcare providers.
17. DD – Apply digital technology to the design, restoration, and fabrication of prostheses.
18. DD – Identify the advantages and disadvantages of digital technology in restorative, implant, and removable prosthodontics.
19. DD – Identify indications and contraindications for digital technologies in restorative, implant, and removable prosthodontics.
20. DD – Describe the principles of preparation and design for digital restorations.
21. DD – List the digital workflow steps for a clinical patient with restorative dentistry needs.
22. DD – Determine when a patient’s digital dentistry needs are beyond the scope of a general dentist.
23. DD – Scan preparations with a digital scanner.
24. DD – Apply digital technologies to communications with other professionals.
25. DD – Recognize appropriate tooth preparation for digitally scanned and designed restorations.
26. DD – Accurately assess the esthetic and functional outcomes of a digital restoration.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, CE-02, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, C-05, C-11, C-12, C-13, C-31, C-17, C-07, C-14, C-28, C-08, C-15, C-18, C-24, C-25, C-19, C-20, C-21, CE-05

Date last updated: 2024-01-03