Course Listing for PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY


186. Adv Pediatric Dent Seminars. (1 units) Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of third-year Pediatric Dentistry Lecture Course 130 or approval of instructor. Seminar 1 hours.
F. Ramos-Gomez
Seminars on advanced pediatric dentistry, covering behavior and behavioral management techniques, advances in pediatric dental restorative techniques and materials, dental management of the special patient, preventive orthodontics. Emphasis on literature reviews. Course is of particular interest for students interested in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

189. Pediatric Dental Clerkship. (0-2 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of PD139 and consent of instructor. Restrictions: Limited to 16 students Clinic 3 hours.
B. Lin
An elective clinical course for student who have a special interest in Pediatric Dentistry. The course emphasis will be on examination, treatment and behavior management of children under 10 years of age. The complexity of cases will increase as skills develop. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

406. Adv Pediatric Dentistry Seminar. (1 units) Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in postdoctoral pediatric dentistry programs or consent of instructor. Seminar 1 hours.
P. Den Besten
This course involves discussion on all aspects of clinical practice of pediatric dentistry, case presentations by the students and faculty, and presentations by guest speakers from other pediatric sub-specialties and dentally related fields. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

407. Literature Review. (1.5 units) Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in postdoctoral pediatric dentistry programs or consent of instructor. Seminar 1-2 hours.
T. Le
Students will review the basic literature that is the foundation for the clinical practice of pediatric dentistry. The course will assist students in developing skills to evaluate literature and analyze research methods critically. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

409. Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. (4-6 units) Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in postdoctoral pediatric dentistry programs or consent of instructor. Clinic 12-18 hours.
P. Den Besten
This course will provide direct clinical care with the child patient in which the student will learn to diagnose the patient's problem, design a treatment approach, carry out the necessary records, treat the patient, and complete final records for discharge. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

409.10. Hospital Dental Practice. (1-3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in pediatric dentistry graduate program. Hospital environment 3-9 hours.
R. Braham
Under direct faculty supervision, the pediatric dentistry postgraduate student will function as part of the medical team, providing consultative services, evaluation and provision of comprehensive dental care under general anesthesia in the hospital in-patient and outpatient settings. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

409.20. Conscious Sedation Clinic. (.5 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in pediatric dentistry graduate program. Clinic 4-5 hours.
R. Braham
Under direct faculty supervision, the pediatric dentistry postgradate student will evaluate and provide comprehensive dental care for the overly apprehensive and/or combative pediatric patient in rthe outpatient dental clinic setting utilizing oral and inhalation conscious sedation. techniques. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

411. Intro Advanced Pediatric Dentistry. (1 units) Su. Prerequisites: Enrollment in 1st-year postdoctoral pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor. Seminar 1 hours.
P. Den Besten
This course is an introduction to the philosophies and techniques of rendering clinical treatment to patients in pediatric dentistry. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

412. Pediatric Dentistry for the Disabled. (1 units) Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in 1st year of postdoctoral pediatric dentistry programs or consent of instructor. Seminar 1 hours.
R. Braham
Students will study the etiology, diagnosis, medical and dental management and prognosis of congenital and acquired disabilities in children and adolescents. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

415. Introduction to Hospital Dentistry. (1 units) Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in pediatric dentiry postgraduate program. Lecture 1 hours.
R. Braham
An introductory didactic course covering hospital organization and structure, patientassessment and admission, pre-operative evaluation, treatment, operating room protocol, post-operative and discharge procedures and management of hospital dental consultations as members of the combined medical staff. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

429. General Anesthesia Rotation. (4 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in second-year of postgraduate pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor. Clinic 12 hours.
R. Braham
A practical rotation in the operating room under the supervision of a senior staff anesthesiologist. ( department: OROFAC SCI )

439. Practice Teaching. (2 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in 3rd year of postdoctoral pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor. Clinic 6 hours.
P. Den Besten
The student practices teaching dental students and works with students from other postdoctoral dental programs in the clinics. The student is also expected to prepare some lectures, presentations, or seminars on selected topics to enhance his/her teaching skills. ( department: OROFAC SCI )


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