Comprehensive patient treatment involves the melding of all areas of dentistry. This series instructs the students how to look at Dental Literature, and how to interpret and use the knowledge in the practice of dentistry. The seminar style allows for collaborative learning similar to a consult or post professional school study group. 0.75 credit.

This is a seminar review course that involves prosthodontic case review Students will present Cases that occur in the clinic which will be reviewed and discussed. Treatment options and goals will be discussed. Students will need to present cases and treatment plans with the rationale for the chosen treatment. Discussion of additional techniques and alternative procedures such as immediate complete dentures, overlay dentures, implant supported overdentures, denture impression techniques, Complex fixed tooth supported prosthodontics, Complex fixed implant supported prosthodontics, and psychological implications of prosthodontic treatment and alternative occlusal schemes of complete dentures. This enables the student to broaden his/her scope of prosthodontic treatment for his/her patients. 0.75 credit.

Endodontic Review Seminar is a seminar review course in nature. This course continues to emphasize diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as provide clinical application of principles taught in the second- and third-year courses. In addition, the student dentist is presented with clinical cases and must diagnose and treatment plan the best course of action. In addition, complications and management of these complications are explored. Discussion of the following topics will be discussed during the course: Endodontic Radiography, Biology of Pulp/Periapical Tissues, Endodontic Microbiology, Endodontic Diagnosis, Vital Pulp Therapy, Endodontic Emergencies, Root and Root Canal Anatomy of Anterior and Posterior Teeth, Endodontic Access Preparation, Endodontic Instruments, Working Length Determination, Apical Stop Concept and Apical Plugs, Biomechanical Preparation of the Root Canal, Irrigation of Root Canals, Isolation, Medication, and Temporization of Root Canals., Root Canal Sealer, Gutta-percha Obturation with Warm Vertical and Lateral Condensation. 0.75 credit.

This course demonstrates the way lasers are currently being used in the practice of dentistry. CDEN 816 is a lecture-based course that presents essential concepts in laser dentistry citing current evidence, including, but not limited to laser safety, laser-tissue interaction, an introduction to several dental laser wavelengths, the healing nature of lasers and clinical examples in multiple dental specialties. 0.75 credit.

Advanced Implant Case review will give the students opportunity to explore the possibilities for implant restoration in more advanced cases. Clinic cases that are eligible will be presented for discussion and treatment planning. Working with the implant faculty students will treatment plan and present advanced cases to the patient and follow through on completion of treatment. 1.0 credit.

Comprehensive patient treatment involves the melding of all areas of dentistry. This series instructs the students how to look at Dental Literature, and how to interpret and use the knowledge in the practice of dentistry. The seminar style allows for collaborative learning similar to a consult or post professional school study group. CDEN 822A – 1.0 credit, CDEN 822B – 1.0 credit.

The course presents and discusses specific topics in the management of a dental practice. Through this course, we prepare the new graduate for the wide variety of practice opportunities they may encounter. Senior Practice management is intended to develop the business and personnel management concepts further that were presented in Practice Management I. This course is intended to reinforce and integrate the didactic material with the observations made during the extramural rotation. It is designed to be an interactive, discussion course. Course participants are expected to apply information to specific tasks at hand. A computer simulation has been designed to allow participants to have the experience of making strategic managerial decisions regarding a dental practice. 1.0 credit.

This course is a seminar review course that involves the synthesis and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans applicable to direct patient care. Emphasis is placed on the collation of diagnostic data, and the proper sequencing of treatment steps dealing primarily with the prevention, elimination, and control of dental disease. Clinical patient management and case presentation techniques are incorporated in the course design. Actual patient cases will be presented and reviewed for the students to gain insight and experience in case management. CDEN 826A – YC (0 credit), CDEN 826B – 2.0 credits.

This is a clinical course in advanced comprehensive treatment of patients at the Touro Dental Health Clinic. Student will treat patients in all areas of general dentistry. Under guidance of the Clinical Practice Leader and assisting faculty, Students will treatment plan and complete comprehensive treatment on all patients assigned. CLPN 850A – 7.5 credits, CLPN 850B – 10.5 credits, CLPN 850C – 10.5 credits.

This course is Clinical Practice rotation in Pediatric Dentistry. Student will spend a two-week rotation exclusively treating pediatric patients. Guided by Faculty that specialize in Pediatric dentistry students will learn patient management and procedures that are unique to pediatric patients. They will also be instructed on how to manage interaction with parent or guardian. CLPN 851A – YC (0 credits), CLPN 851B – YC (0 credits), CLPN 851C – 1.5 credits.

This course is Clinical Practice rotation in Oral Surgery. Student will spend a two-week rotation exclusively treating oral surgery patients. Guided by Oral Surgeons, students will learn patient management and procedures that are unique to oral surgery patients. They will also be instructed on how to manage interaction with parent or guardian. CLPN 852A – YC (0 credits), CLPN 852B – YC (0 credits), CLPN 852C – 1.5 credits.

This course is Clinical Practice rotation in patient intake. Student will spend a two-week rotation exclusively in the patient intake clinic. Guided by faculty, students will learn patient management and interview skills to enter new patients to Touro Dental Health Clinic. CLPN 853A – YC (0 credits), CLPN 853B – YC (0 credits), CLPN 853C – 1.5 credits.

This course involves a Clinical Practice externship rotation in General Dentistry and/or Oral Surgery for D4students. These students will spend two or three Rotation Periods at affiliated sites. Each Rotation Period will last between four and six days. On-site faculty will supervise student experiences at these sites. Students will be exposed to patient care in settings that differ from that provided at Touro Dental Health. Students will learn how patients can be afforded access to dental care in a variety of healthcare settings. CLPN 865A – YC ( 0 credits), CLPN 865B – 2.0 credits.