In preparation for entry into the dental profession, important issues related to starting and effectively managing a successful dental practice are addressed. During the first three years of the curriculum, students have little option in the course work they must complete. The senior selective program was introduced to allow students to pursue both didactic and clinical courses of their choosing. A diverse number of courses are presented in the dental disciplines as well as a number of related areas. The Minors Program is an elective program that enables students to focus their course selections and gain additional clinical experience in specific areas of their individual interest.
Interested students make application to the program through individual program advisors.
This minor involves a selective course sequence that expands its participants' knowledge of the educational process in dentistry. Endodontics - The minors program in Endodontics affords students the opportunity to gain additional didactic and clinical experiences in this discipline. This can be of value to the student who desires an expanded area of interest in endodontics as part of a general practice or to those who intend to pursue specialty training and practice. Oral Medicine - Detailed essentials of oral diagnosis and oral medicine are emphasized for students who display a keen interest in the medical aspects of dentistry. Pediatric Dentistry - This is a flexible program designed to allow students to explore various clinical or research aspects of pediatric dentistry.