Specialty office visits to expose the student to current, contemporary modes of practice administration and patient management. PER-720 VA Hospital Rotation. A three-month rotation at Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center Dental Clinic treating medically compromised dental patients. Diagnosis, treating planning, and consultation with physicians are emphasized. Advanced clinical periodontics and conscious sedation are the primary objectives of the rotation.
Students select and research contemporary topics and lead group discussions.
Emphasis is on computer literature search, assimilation, presentation, self-reliance, and individual effort. PER-752 Implant Screening Clinic. Exposes the student to interdisciplinary implant evaluation and treatment planning for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient. Includes medical, radiographic, and clinical patient evaluation. A continuation of the second-year current literature seminar.