104. Introductory Biomaterials Science. (2 units) Sp. Restrictions: Enrollment as ID3 students. Library 6 hours.
S. Habelitz
The focus is on the structure-properties relationships in dental materials and teeth, the study of materials used to restore function to the oral cavity, and the interaction of materials with the environment in the oral cavity.
106. Endodontic, Restorative and Prosthodontic Procedures. (12 units) Su. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Enrollment as ID3 students. Lecture 6 hours. Laboratory 18 hours.
R. Vaderhobli
This course provides updated information and skills development in the basic disciplines of restorative dentistry, endodontics, operative dentistry, and fixed and removable prosthodontics. It is designed for graduate dentists trained in international programs to master skills needed to practice dentistry in the U.S.
116. Morphology, Restorative Techniques & Biomaterial Science I. (4 units) Fa. Restrictions: D1 students Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours.
D. Fried, D. Mendoza, R. Ho, S. Huang
Students will learn the basic morphology of anterior teeth; the concepts of preventive, conservative, and traditional dental therapies will be introduced; and students will learn the material science and materials used in dentistry.
117. Morphology, Restorative Techniques & Biomaterial Science II. (6 units) Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PRDS 116 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: D1 students Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.
D. Graham, D. Mendoza, R. Ho, S. Huang, S. Habelitz
Students will learn the morphology of posterior teeth, practice techniques to prepare, temporize, and restore teeth with appropriate dental materials including amalgam, acrylic resins, glass ionomer, and composite.
118. Biomaterial Science & Cast Restorations in Dentistry. (4 units) Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PRDS 117 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: D1 Students Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours.
G. Marshall, S. Huang, S. Mong
Students will learn the preparation, impression, laboratory fabrication and delivery of cast restorations.
126. Removable Partial Dentures & Advanced Restorative Techniques. (6 units) Fa. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PRDS 118 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: D2 students Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.
D. Mendoza, E. Kahl, M. Dellinges, S. Huang, S. Habelitz
Students will learn principles and laboratory techniques used in the treatment of partially edentulous patients using removable and fixed dentures, and will prepare for and restore an extracornal amalgam.
127. Complete Dentures, Endodontics, & Adv Restorative Techniques. (7 units) Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PRDS 126 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: D2 students Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 12 hours.
D. Mendoza, D. Rising, E. Kahl, M. Dellinges, S. Mong
This course covers principles and lab techniques used to treat completely edentulous patients, for fabricating anterior porcelain baked to metal crowns, for concepts and techniques of endodontic treatment and restoration of anterior teeth, and for restoring Class II and IV composites.
128. Complete Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures and Endodontics. (9 units) Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PRDS 127 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: D2 students Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 15 hours.
D. Mendoza, D. Rising, E. Kahl, M. Dellinges, R. Ho, S. Huang
This course provides the basic principles and laboratory techniques used to treat completely edentulous patients, principles and laboratory techniques for restoring anterior teeth with porcelain veneers, posterior teeth with amalgam, composite, porcelain baked to metal crowns, and fixed partial dentures, and the concepts and techniques of endodontic treatment and restoration of posterior teeth.
180. Teaching Methodologies in Dental Education. (.5-2 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of D1 and D2 curriculum or equivalent. Restrictions: 3rd and 4th year dental and international dental students, or consent of course director. Seminar 3 hours. Patient Contact 2 hours.
B. Lin, G. Essex, L. Centore, M. Kirkland, M. Hossaini-Zadeh, S. Huang, W. Bird
This is an elective course designed to introduce pre-doctoral dental students to instructional methods and curriculum development. Preparatory seminars and web-based work reviewing relevant educational literature and student teaching experiences in clinics and laboratories provide experience in teaching and assessment in dental education.
182. Advanced Adhesive & Cosmetic Dentistry. (1 units) Fa. Prerequisites: 2nd year dental student or above. Restrictions: 100 students max enrollment. Lecture 1 hours.
S. Huang
This course provides students with lecture content concerning cosmetic composite techniques, color theory, color matching, indirect and direct posterior composites, all ceramic crowns, Class V and IV composites, diagnostic wax-ups, and cosmetic treatment planning.
186. Sports Dentistry. (1 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Completed dental 1st year and be in good academic standing. Restrictions: Must be a registered dental or international dental student. Restricted to 20 students.
E. Yabu, H. Pollick
This course will be an introduction to sports dentistry with an emphasis on the proper fabrication of a custom mouthguard from impression to delivery. Students will learn proper techniques both in the field as well as in the laboratory as they participate in outfitting a sports team with custom mouthguards.
188.01. Advanced Adhesive & Cosmetic Dentistry. (1 units) Fa. Prerequisites: 2nd year dental students. Restrictions: 20 students max enrollment. Laboratory 3 hours.
S. Huang
This course provides students with pre-clinical lab experience on sterile, natural-extracted teeth. Cosmetic composite techniques, color theory, color matching, and exposure to a variety of composite materials will be emphasized. Indirect and direct posterior composites, all ceramic crowns, Class V and IV composites, diagnostic wax-ups, and treatment planning will be performed.
204. Treatment of Tobacco Use & Dependence in Dental Settings. (2 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Completion of second year dental curriculum, an accredited dental hygiene educational program, or a graduate dental program. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
M. Walsh
This course will provide knowledge and skills necessary to treat tobacco use and dependence in dental settings. Topics discussed will include: popular types of tobacco and their prevalence of use in the U.S.; health and economic consequences of quitting; challenges to cessation; effective nicotine addiction treatments; approaches tailored to different stages of willingness to quit; pharmacological aides.
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