The literature review or research project will provide the basis for a required poster presentation. The course will also include widely used methods for statistical analysis of experimental and observational data with an orientation toward inference from dental research. A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing basic concepts and techniques for the safe and effective administration of local anesthetic agents. Students will gain experience in medical history review, vital sign collection, record keeping, patient management, and hands on experience administering local anesthetics in a clinical setting. The emphasis of this course is human communication and behavior as key elements in providing patient care.
Students learn applied skills for patient communication, education, and management.
A clinical course which provides the student with experience in comprehensive patient care. Internal rotations in pedodontics, radiology, screening and surgical specialties are featured. External rotations provide unique opportunities in hospital hygiene, private rural practices and communities, and state institutions. A continuation of the theory and techniques of advanced clinical skills, with an emphasis on research, management, planning and implementation of treatment for periodontal patients. Presentation by individual case study of common and somewhat unusual clinical, radiographic, and when appropriate, histopathologic material.