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106

Patient-Centered Care

(0 - 52.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

J. Singh, M. Kirkland

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as ID3 or ID4 student.

Activities:

Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 9 - 24 hours

Clinical instruction and practice for International Dental Students in oral diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontics, general restorative dentistry, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Students will develop skills in communication, time management and infection control while delivering comprehensive dental care to patients. (PRV RS DEN)

106.01

Patient-Centered Care

(0.0 - 18.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

J. Singh, M. Kirkland

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as 3rd year Internationsl Dental Student

Activities:

Laboratory: 0 - 99 hours, Seminar: 0 - 99 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 347 hours

This course provides clinical instruction and practice for International Dental Students in oral diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontics, general restorative dentistry, endodontics and prosthodontics. Students will develop skills in communication, time management and infection control while delivering comprehensive dental care to patients. (RESTOR DEN)

106.02

Patient-Centered Care

(0.0 - 34.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

J. Singh, M. Kirkland

Prerequisite(s):

Completion of PCC 106.01, satisfactory academic standing or consent of the instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a International Dental Student 4th year.

Activities:

Seminar: 0 - 132 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 880 hours

107

Clinical Endodontic Rotation

(0 - 2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

K. Schroeder, E. Wong

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3, ID3, D4 or ID4 student.

This course provides clinical instruction and practice in the discipline of endodontics. Students will provide endodontic diagnosis, emergency care and treatment of teeth with single and multiple root canal systems. Clinical experience/Patient contact: 1.5hrs (PRV RS DEN)

107.01

Clinical Endodontics

(0.0 - 2.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

K. Schroeder

Prerequisite(s):

PRV RS DEN 128 Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D3 or ID3 student.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 66 hours

This course provides clinical instruction and practice in the discipline of endodontics. Students will provide endodontic diagnosis, emergency care and treatment to teeth with single and multiple root canal systems on typodonts and patients. (RESTOR DEN)

107.02

Clinical Endodontics

(0.0 - 2.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

K. Schroeder

Prerequisite(s):

Patient Centered Care 107.01 Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a D4 or ID4 student

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 66 hours

This course provides advanced clinical instruction and practice in the discipline of endodontics. Students will provide endodontic diagnosis, emergency care and treatment to teeth with single and multiple root canal systems. (RESTOR DEN)

108

Clinical Removable Prosthodontics

(0 - 6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

G. Setia, S. Brear

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3, ID3, D4 or ID4 student, or consent of instructor.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 2 hours

Students are taught to diagnose treatment plan patients who require basic rehabilitations and are taught to restore patient's oral function, comfort, appearance and dental health using biocompatible substitutes. The student also learns to evaluate the patient's prosthodontic needs to determine which patients they can treat and those which require referral to a specialist (Prosthodontist). It is taken during both the 3rd and 4th clinical years over 8 quarters. (PRV RS DEN)

108.01

Clinical Removable Prosthodontics

(0.0 - 2.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

G. Setia

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of PRV RS DEN 126 PRV RS DEN 127 PRV RS DEN 128 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a D3 or ID3 student

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 66 hours

This course provides clinical instruction and practice in the discipline of removable prosthodontics. (RESTOR DEN)

108.02

Clinical Removable Prosthodontics

(0.0 - 4.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

G. Setia

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of Patient Centered Care 108.01 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a D4 or ID4 student

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 120 hours

This course provides clinical instruction and practice in the discipline of removable prosthodontics. (RESTOR DEN)

109

Clinical Oral Surgery Rotation

(0 - 6.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

M. Hossaini-Zadeh, N. Gordon

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of Dental Sciences 127 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3, ID3, D4 or ID4 student.

Activities:

Seminar: 9 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 24 hours

This course is the clinical complement for all the didactic courses in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is intended to provide students with clinical experiences in basic office oral surgery and exposure to hospital dentistry with emphasis on applicability to care of patients within the scope of practice of the general dentist. Small group teaching in physical diagnosis is included. (OR MX SURG)

109.01

Clinical Oral Surgery Rotation 1

(0.0 - 2.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

M. Hossaini-Zadeh

Prerequisite(s):

D3 and ID3 students in good standing or by the consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Completion of Local Anesthesia Competency.

Activities:

Seminar: 6 - 22 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 52 hours

This course is the clinical complement for all the didactic courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is intended to provide students with skills to properly evaluate and treatment plan a patient in the context of office based oral surgery and hospital dentistry with emphasis on applicability to care of patients within the scope of practice of the general dentist. Small group teaching in physical diagnosis is included. (OR MX SURG)

109.02

Clinical Oral Surgery Rotation 2

(0.0 - 5.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

M. Hossaini-Zadeh, B. Bast, S. Saeed

Prerequisite(s):

D4 and ID4 students in good standing and by the consent of instructor. Successful completion of PCC-109.01

Restrictions:

Completion of: Basic Life Support certification. Successful completion of PCC-109.01

Activities:

Seminar: 2 - 15 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 150 hours

This course is the clinical complement for all the didactic courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is intended to provide students with skills to perform basic oral surgical procedures in an office setting and provide appropriate referrals for procedures beyond their scope of practice of the general dentist. It is also intended to expose the students to the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice. Completion grade (P/NP) is awarded at the end of the spring quarter. (OR MX SURG)

117.01

Introduction to Comprehensive Care I

(3 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):

G. Essex

Restrictions:

D1 students

Activities:

Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 3 hours

This course provides background information and skills needed to provide patient care. Included are knowledge and skills needed to perform a baseline examination including radiographic techniques and dental examination procedures. (PRV RS DEN)

117.02

Introduction to Comprehensive Care II

(3 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):

G. Essex

Prerequisite(s):

Successful completion of PCC 117.01 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

D1 students

Activities:

Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 3 hours

Students will begin to understand and apply ethical reasoning and cultural competency to dental care. Students will continue to develop knowledge and understanding of dental radiology. (PRV RS DEN)

117.03

Introduction to Comprehensive Care III

(3.5 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):

G. Essex

Prerequisite(s):

Successful completion of PCC 117.02 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

D1 students

Activities:

Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 3 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 2 hours

Students will analyze and present simple cases including data gathering, interpretation and basic diagnosis. Knowledge of dental radiography will be emphasized through clinical experience in exposing, developing, and interpreting radiographs. (PRV RS DEN)

129

Comprehensive Care Clinic

(0 - 8 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):

H. Pollick, L. Angin, J. Harrington, M. Hossaini-Zadeh, G. Essex, P. Loomer, M. Newlon, L. Chung

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 117.03 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

D2 students

Activities:

Lecture: 1 hours, Laboratory: 8 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

This course provides introductory preclinical, simulation and clinical experiences for dental students. Students learn patient examination and local anesthesia skills. They are assigned patients to evaluate, diagnose and treat; learn to create and maintain patient records; and practice universal precautions for infection control. Students also practice restorative procedures in the simulation laboratory to refresh skills taught in earlier laboratory courses. (PRV RS DEN)

131

Foundations in General Dentistry

(6 units)

Summer

Instructor(s):

M. Dellinges, H. Knepshield

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of first two years of dental school or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Third year dental students and third year international dental students.

Activities:

Lecture: 4 hours

This multidisciplinary course will introduce the third year dental student to the essential diagnosis and treatment planning approaches in clinical practice. In addition, the clinical fundamentals of prosthodontics, oral medicine, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthodontics will be presented. (PRV RS DEN)

132

Foundations in General Dentistry

(0 - 6 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):

M. Dellinges, B. Lin, S. Brear, A. Klocke, K. Schroeder, L. Centore, M. Ryder, M. Hossaini-Zadeh

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 131 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

3rd yr dental students and 3rd yr international students.

Activities:

Lecture: 4 hours

This multidisciplinary course complements the third year dental clinical curriculum. It provides core didactic material in advanced clinical general dentistry, behavioral science, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral medicine. Also included are fundamentals in patient management including behavioral issues, ethics, and tobacco cessation. (PRV RS DEN)

133

Foundations in General Dentistry

(6 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):

M. Dellinges, B. Lin, S. Brear, A. Klocke, K. Schroeder, L. Centore, M. Ryder, M. Hossaini-Zadeh

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 131 and PCC 132 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D3 or ID3 student

Activities:

Lecture: 4 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

134

Foundations in General Dentistry

(6 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):

M. Dellinges, M. Hossaini-Zadeh, L. Centore, S. Brear, K. Schroeder, M. Ryder, B. Lin, M. Orellana

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 131, 132, and 133 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D3 or ID3 student

Activities:

Lecture: 4 hours

135

Clinical Orthodontic Rotation

(0.0 - 2.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

M. Orellana, A. Miller

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D2, D3 or ID3 student.

Activities:

Laboratory: 0 - 30 hours

Students will gain experience in orthodontic wire bending and learn to recognize simple clinical orthodontic tooth movement cases as experienced in the general dental practice. Students will perform laboratory exercises to simulate effective tooth movement. Active participation in clinical rotation will permit students to recognize which cases and when to refer to an orthodontic specialist. (OROFAC SCI)

136

Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Rotation

(0 - 1.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

B. Lin

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3 or ID4 student.

Activities:

Laboratory: 1 hours, Seminar: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to clinical pediatric dentistry. Initial techniques will be taught in Simulation Lab. Emphasizes behavioral management, examination and treatment planning. The complexity of the cases will increase as skills develop. Clinical practice will be supplemented by clinical seminars. (OROFAC SCI)

137

Clinical Oral Medicine Rotation

(0 - 0.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

C. Shiboski

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3 or ID4 student.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 25 hours

One week block rotation following patients in the oral medicine clinic. Students will gain experience in various aspects of oral medicine including history taking, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, principles of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. (CELL&TISBI)

138

Management &Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

(0 - 4 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

P. Loomer

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and successful completion of PCC 129 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3 or ID3 students.

Activities:

Seminar: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

Students will manage and treat periodontal diseases under the direct supervision of speciality faculty. Small seminar and discussion groups review etiology, diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment modalities. (CELL&TISBI)

139

Patient-Centered Care Clinic

(0 - 16 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

S. Mong, W. Eakle

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of PRDS 128 and PCC 129.

Restrictions:

Enrolled as D3 student or consent of instructor.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 12 hours

Third year dental students provide primary dental care for patients with simple to moderate dental complexity. They will work towards a competency level permitting them to provide more complex patient care in Comprehensive Dental Care 149. Students will develop skills in patient management, examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, dental disease prevention and management, and dental restoration. (RESTOR DEN)

146.01

Integrated General Dentistry

(3.5 units)

Summer

Instructor(s):

S. Hyde, D. Coluzzi

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of first three years of dental school or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Fourth year dental students and fourth year international dental students.

Activities:

Lecture: 1 hours

This multidisciplinary course complements the fourth year dental student experiences by providing didactic instruction in advanced clinical topics including surgical techniques, treatment alternatives, and patient management skills. Students analyze and present cases, develop practice management skills, and prepare for licensure examinations. (PRV RS DEN)

146.02

Integrated General Dentistry

(3.5 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):

S. Hyde, D. Coluzzi

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 146.01 or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D4 or ID4 students

Activities:

Lecture: 1 hours

This multidisciplinary course complements the fourth year dental student clinical experiences by providing didactic instruction in advanced clinical topics including surgical techniques, treatment alternatives, and patient management skills. This course emphasizes the management of oral health care for older adults. (PRV RS DEN)

146.03

Integrated General Dentistry

(3.5 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):

S. Hyde, D. Coluzzi

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 146.02 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D4 or ID4 student

Activities:

Lecture: 1 hours

This multidisciplinary course complements the fourth year dental student clinical experiences by providing didactic instruction focusing on the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of practice management. (PRV RS DEN)

146.04

Integrated General Dentistry

(3.5 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):

S. Hyde, D. Coluzzi

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory completion of PCC 146.03 or consent of instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D4 or ID4 student

Activities:

Lecture: 1 hours

This multidisciplinary course complements the fourth year dental student clinical experiences by providing didactic instruction in advanced clinical topics. Students analyze and present cases from their clinical portfolios, and prepare for clinical licensure examinations. (PRV RS DEN)

147

Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics and Implants

(0 - 9 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

S. Brear, S. Huang

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of PRDS 116, PRDS 117, PRDS 118, PRDS 126, PRDS 127, PRDS 128, PCC 129.

Restrictions:

Enrollment as D3, ID3, D4, ID4, or consent of instructor.

This course provides clinical experience in the application of skills, techniques and knowledge of fixed prosthodontics. Clinical experiences will provide the student with competence in the broad range of fixed prosthodontic procedures including single tooth replacement required in the practice of general dentistry. (PRV RS DEN)

147.01

Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics and Implants

(0.0 - 4.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

S. Brear

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of PRV RS DEN 116 PRV RS DEN 117 PRV RS DEN 118 PRV RS DEN 126 PRV RS DEN 127 PRV RS DEN 128 PT CN CARE 129 or consent of the instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a D3 or ID3 student

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 132 hours

This course provides clinical experience in the application of skills, techniques, and knowledge of fixed prosthodontics. Clinical experiences will provide the student with competence in the broad range of fixed prosthodontic procedures including single tooth replacement required in the practice of general dentistry. (RESTOR DEN)

147.02

Clinical Fixed Prosthondontics and Implants

(0.0 - 4.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

S. Brear

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of Patient - Centered Care 147.01 or consent of the instructor

Restrictions:

Enrollment as a D4 or ID4 student

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 0 - 132 hours

148

Community Clinics Externship Course

(0 - 10.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

N. Artiga-Diaz, W. Bird, L. Centore

Prerequisite(s):

Good standing in PCC 107, 108, 109, 136, 138, 139.

Restrictions:

None

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 35 hours

Community Clinics Externship Course is a required 2-year course that exposes Junior dental students to a 3-week block rotation and Senior dental students to a 6-week block rotation as providers of comprehensive dental clinical services. The students will work and gain invaluable experience under faculty supervision at one of our current community externship sites. (RESTOR DEN)

149

Patient-Centered Care Clinic

(0 - 12 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

P. Leong

Prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory academic standing and completion of PCC 139.

Restrictions:

Limited to D4 students in good standing or consent from instructor.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 10 hours

Fourth year dental students will provide comprehensive dental care at the Parnassus Dental Clinic for patients with moderate to advanced dental complexity. Students oversee the dental care for the patients assigned to them as they work towards competency as beginning general dentists. They enhance skills in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and dental therapy. (RESTOR DEN)

186

Pathway Home Dental Clinical Elective

(1.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):

D. Rising, L. Centore, D. Rising, C. Montejo-Kadera

Prerequisite(s):

Pass: PT CN CARE 117.01 PT CN CARE 117.02 PT CN CARE 117.03 PT CN CARE 129 PT CN CARE 131 PT CN CARE 132 PT CN CARE 133 PT CN CARE 134 PT CN CARE 135 PT CN CARE 136 PT CN CARE 137 PT CN CARE 138 PT CN CARE 139 Good standing in: PT CN CARE 146.01 PT CN CARE 146.02 PT CN CARE 146.03 PT CN CARE 146.04 PT CN CARE 147 PT CN CARE 148 PT CN CARE 149 PT CN CARE 149

Restrictions:

Open to Dental 4 or ID4 students, and Spring quarter of Dental 3 or ID3 year; in good standing and with approval of instructor

Activities:

Seminar: 15 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 30 hours

The Pathway Home is a residential treatment program for returning military veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars who have suffered severe PTSS and serious combat injuries. Through collaboration with UCSF School of Dentistry and its affiliated clinics, this clinical elective will allow students to understand and develop skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental health services to these under served combat veterans while they are at the California Veterans’ Home at Yountville and beyond (RESTOR DEN)

189

St. Joseph Dental Clinic Pediatric Clinical Elective

(2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):

P. Atkinson

Prerequisite(s):

None.

Restrictions:

Dental 4 students in good standing and approval of instructor.

Activities:

Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 16 hours

St. Joseph Dental Clinic is a community clinic providing preventive, comprehensive and emergency dental care primarily to children ages 2 to 17 from low income homes. All children are eligible for treatment regardless of the ability to pay. Students externs will have assistants and generally see 6 to 9 people per day and have one-on-one supervision. Treatments include extractions, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, amalgams, composites, sealants, ODTP, etc. (PRV RS DEN)

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