The program includes training in the basic biomedical sciences and the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal and related diseases of the oral cavity, including disorders of the temporomandibular joint, as well as implant dentistry. A well-planned series of lectures, demonstrations, and seminars, utilizing audiovisual aids, introduces the students to periodontics. During supervised chairside clinic sessions, the student treats patients total periodontal needs. By means of student case reports, presentations, discussions, and interdisciplinary seminars, clinical periodontics is related to and integrated with all the disciplines of dentistry. The classical articles in the periodontal literature are reviewed, and the current writings are subjected to critical analysis.
Specific time is allotted for experience in the theory and practice of teaching and research.
By Associate Professor Robert Schoor, Director, and associates. Total 3,996 hours. There are daily lectures on all phases of prosthodontics as well as seminars covering current and past prosthodontic literature. Lectures relate to every phase of fixed, removable, maxillofacial, and implant prosthodontics. Gnathology and occlusion are thoroughly covered in lecture and in the treatment of clinical patients.