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  Admission Process

  1. Fulfill all academic prerequisites
  2. Take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and send scores directly from the Dental Association (either American or Canadian)
  3. AADSAS Application: Apply through the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) including submission of all official transcripts, DAT scores and letters of recommendation. Once your AADSAS application is received by the Office of Dental Admissions, an acknowledgement will be sent to you via email
  4. Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Supplemental Application: Submit a passport size (2"x2") photo with your signature on the back (for identification purposes), and a supplemental non-refundable application fee of $125.00 (U.S. funds), made payable to "Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry" by money order or certified check.
  5. Contact the Office of Dental Admissions to follow up on your application
     • Danielle Harris - harrisdm@udmercy.edu
     • Bethsave Lozano - lozanobs@udmercy.edu

  Please send all admission questions to: dental@udmercy.edu

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  Academic Prerequisites

  Academic preparation must include the following specific requirements, both in time and in credit hours (Please note, eight semester hours in science and six semester hours in English are generally equivalent to a one-year course):

  Chemistry:

  • Eight semester hours (12 quarter hours) of Inorganic or General Chemistry with laboratory.
  • Eight semester hours (12 quarter hours) of Organic Chemistry with laboratory.

  Biology:

  • Eight semester hours (12 quarter hours) of General Biology or Zoology with laboratory.
  • Additional courses strongly encouraged include: Anatomy, Physiology, and Statistics.

  Physics:

  • Eight semester hours (12-quarter hours) with laboratory.
  • Sufficient prerequisite mathematics should be taken as well as High School Physics.

  English:

  • Six semester hours (9-quarter hours).
  • First year college courses in Composition will satisfy the requirement.
  • Three semester hours of credit in literature may be used to satisfy part of this requirement if the course description confirms that writing was integral to the course.

  Biochemistry:

  • Three or Four semester hours (2.7 quarter hours)

  Microbiology:

  • Three semester hours (2 quarter hours)

  The dental admissions committee reserves the right to modify the prerequisites when additional courses are necessary to an applicant's preparation for dental school. Grades of C or higher are expected in prerequisite courses; however, high B grades or higher are truly more competitive.

  Courses in sociology and psychology, especially human behavior are highly recommended, as are business courses. If a student wishes to strengthen his/her academic credentials, he or she should consult with predental advisors at their present college/university regarding the proper course of action. When possible, the Director of Dental Admissions may be available to offer specific guidance to prospective applicants; however, all applicants are strongly advised to consult with advisors at their schools.

  Academic Achievement

  A minimum GPA in science courses of 3.0 is recommended, but GPAs of 3.5 or higher are considered more competitive. A full-time academic load (15-18 semester hours) of three or four science courses each term is encouraged, particularly during the junior and senior undergraduate years.

  Note - Canadian Students:

  Ontario Residents:

  • For those who have completed Grade 13 or OAC, full credit is given for Grade 13 or OAC English toward fulfilling the English requirement (grades of “C” or higher are required in order to be acknowledged). University prep courses in English are also considered.
  • Grade 13 or OAC science courses do not fulfill the requirements in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. However, credit may be given for these courses toward meeting the requirement of eight semester hours in each science when these courses are also taken in a university.
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  Application Procedure

  The School of Dentistry utilizes the Associated American Dental Schools Application Services (AADSAS). This service is available to all students applying to dental schools participating in the application service. When you use AADSAS, you complete just one application. Applications are available from June through January 15 of each year. Simply visit the American Dental Education Association's (ADEA) website to submit your electronic application. A non-refundable supplemental application fee of $125.00 (U.S. currency, money order) is due at the time of application and should be sent directly to the School of Dentistry, along with a "2x2” photograph with the applicant's signature and AADSAS ID number on back.

  Office of Dental Admissions
  University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
  2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
  Detroit, MI 48208-2576

  By agreement among American dental schools, the earliest date of acceptance is December 1. For up to date information, please see the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) application website. Applicants are accepted from December 1 until the class is filled.

  Note - Canadian Students

  Canadian students must contact the admissions office during the first week of classes to complete the I-20 process.

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  Dental Admission Test (DAT)

  All applicants for admission are required to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), a national standardized test. Scores from the DAT are an important component to one's application to dental school and should be recognized as such by the student. Members of an admissions committee frequently use the DAT to predict a student's success or potential failure in the school's curriculum. Additional information about the DAT can be obtained by visiting the American Dental Association's (ADA) website at http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp.

  Students are advised to take the DAT only after basic requirements in chemistry and biology have been completed. An applicant should try to achieve competitive scores of 20 or higher in each section. Retaking the DAT, with the goal of achieving more competitive scores is encouraged. DAT scores older than two years from the time of the test are not acceptable.

  The Canadian DAT is acceptable for applicants attending Canadian universities or colleges at  http://www.cda-adc.ca.

  DAT scores after December 31^st will not be accepted.

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  Letters of Recommendation

  A composite letter of recommendation is required from the applicant's college/university preprofessional advisory committee. If no such committee exists, a minimum of two letters from science faculty within non plant or non-environmental disciplines of biology, chemistry or physics--by whom the candidate has been instructed and earned a grade --are required. Applicants are encouraged to spend time in a dental office and are also required to have a letter from a dentist attesting to the applicant  having spent a reasonable amount of time with the practitioner exploring the dental profession. An applicant who feels that the application did not allow explanations of certain aspects of scholastic history may submit a written personal statement directly to the Office of Dental Admissions.

  General Guidelines for Letters of Recommendations: Letters of recommendation must appear on official college/university or business (dental office) letterhead. Professionally, they must include an original signature with typewritten name beneath the signature as well as professional title. Faculty should ensure the course (code, title and term) for which you were enrolled and they instructed is conveyed within the content of their letter. It is highly recommended that letters of recommendation from TA's, Graduate Student Instructors or PhD Candidates be cosigned by the course director or department chairperson.

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  Selection Factors

  The Director of Dental Admissions reviews all completed applications and together with the Dental Admissions Committee selects applicants for admission to the School of Dentistry.

  Selection is based upon various components of a dental school application which may include cognitive and non-cognitive components of an application: difficulty of an undergraduate curriculum, academic performance in undergraduate studies, DAT scores, and personal characteristics and potential for success as determined by letters of recommendation, personal statements, and personal interviews, to name a few. The dental admissions committee requests an interview for the purpose of gaining information not readily gained from the application; interviews are by invitation only to academically qualified applicants.

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  Reapplication Requirements and Suggestions

  Submit your application early. American dental schools operate on a rolling admission cycle; applicants are accepted from December 1st until the class is filled. With numerous applications being received by dental schools each year, and an increased quality in those applications, dental schools have been filling their incoming classes earlier and earlier.

  Continue to enroll FULL-TIME in upper-division (graduate) biologically-based science courses (non-plant or non- environmental). If you have already obtained your BS degree, it is suggested you begin working toward a Master's degree (preferably in an area of biology, basic medical sciences, or public health).

  Submit new letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be submitted from current professors each year you apply.

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  Applying for Financial Aid

  You are encouraged to apply for financial assistance BEFORE you have been admitted to the School of Dentistry; funds are not committed until you officially enroll.

  As an applicant to Detroit Mercy Dental, it is important to complete the free application for financial aid. You do not have to wait to be accepted to complete this process.

  Submit Application

  • Submit the application electronically at: www.fafsa.ed.gov
    • Complete your FAFSA early - we would like to have the results from your FAFSA by the end of April
  • University of Detroit Mercy code: 002323

  Helpful Hints:

  Read and follow the directions carefully. Failure to do so may cost you time in processing and could delay your financial aid award.

  • Complete the entire form. Include all parent information to be eligible for the Health Professions Loan.
  • You must complete and submit to the Financial Aid Office documentation of income if you have been selected for verification. Copies of tax returns are no longer accepted. You must request an IRS Tax Return Transcript which is possible by visiting the IRS website at: www.irs.gov or by phone at: (800) 908-9946 from (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
  • Respond immediately to all follow-up requests.

  If you do not understand instructions, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

  Awarding

  Financial aid is awarded based on a student’s need within federal guidelines.

  Following an offer of admission and after all necessary information has been received, your completed file is reviewed and an award is calculated.

  1. You will receive an electronic Award Letter in your university-assigned email account.
  2. If you agree to accept the offered assistance, electronically sign/accept the award and maintain a copy for your personal records.
  3. The School will electronically certify your Stafford loans upon notification of your accepted award.
  4. You will also be required to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for any loans you are receiving along with an entrance counseling at www.studentloans.gov.
  5. Your Financial Aid Coordinator will notify you when this is to be done.

  If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

  Canadian Students

  Canadian citizens do not qualify for U.S. Federal Financial Aid programs unless the applicant is also a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. (“Green Card”). The University of Detroit Mercy Scholarship and Financial Aid Office has limited information on alternative loans for non-residents of the United States (these loans usually require a U.S. co-signer).

  We suggest Canadian applicants contact financial aid/loan institutions in Canada.  University of Detroit Mercy is an approved professional university outside of Canada and many of our Ontario students receive OSAP.

  Student Support Branch
  Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
  P.O. Box 4500
  189 Red River Road, 4th Floor
  Thunder Bay, ON P7B-6G9
  (807) 343-7260
  www.osap.gov.on.ca

  For further questions, you may contact our Office of Financial Aid.

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  FAFSA and Non-FAFSA Filing

  The programs listed here can be very helpful in supplementing your resources, although we encourage you to explore other sources of aid. There are additional scholarship and loan opportunities available through local community organizations, religious organizations, or companies for which you, your parents or spouse are employed.

  Be resourceful; look around!

  FAFSA Filing Programs

  Health Professions Loan (HPL)

  Awards typically range from $2,000 to $5,000 with a fixed interest rate at 5% and no origination fee, although the amount may vary on the availability of funds. To be considered fro the HPL program funds, students must provide parental income/asset information on the FAFSA regardless of the dependency status by April 15.

  Dental Merit Grant (DMG)

  Up to 10 students are selected to receive $5,000 to $10,000 per year from Detroit Mercy over the span of four years. If you are a recipient of the Dental Merit Grant, the awarded amount will be applied toward your tuition, reducing your loan eligibility. The grant is renewable as long as satisfactory academic progress is maintained. Factors considered in selecting awardees include:

  • Cumulative Undergraduate G.P.A.
  • Undergraduate Science G.P.A.
  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics G.P.A.
  • DAT Score

  Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

  Borrowers may apply for up to $44,944 per academic year to a cumulative total of $224,000. Interest will accumulate while in school and is the responsibility of the student. Minimum payments can be made as low as $50 per month. Principal and interest may be deferred until after graduation, but interest will accrue and be capitalized at repayment. The interest rate for loans made between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 is 6.08% with 1.059% loan fee, subject to change annually.

  Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan

  Graduate PLUS loans are federally sponsored loans for students attending graduate school allowing students to borrow up to the full cost of education, less other financial aid received including Federal Direct Loans. Borrowers are responsible for all interest that accrues on the Graduate PLUS loan; unpaid interest will be added to the loan principal, therefore the borrower will pay interest on the combined amount. For borrowers who are certified by their school to be attending at least half time will be placed into in-school deferment, which will not require payment while the borrower is in school. The interest rate is currently 7.08% and there is a 4.236% origination fee charged by the federal government, subject to change annually.

  *Borrower must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resided. A credit check is required.

  Non-FAFSA Filing Programs

  Private/Alternative Loans

  Private or Alternative Education Loans provide students and families with alternatives to the federal loan programs. These are credit-based loans and most students will require a co-borrower. Credit worthy students and co-borrowers may find competitive interest and fees compared to the federal loan programs.

  Detroit Mercy partners with ELM Resources to assist with the lender selection process. ELM Resources maintains a comprehensive list of lenders offering private loans, which we encourage you to use as you begin your search.

  Please note: Borrow benefits can differ greatly between private and federal loans; please consider your options carefully when deciding to borrow.

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  Scholarship Assistance

  Scholarship opportunities are a great way to help minimize student loan debt. In addition to foundation scholarships, reach out to your local community to learn about additional scholarship opportunities.

  A number of scholarships have been made possible by generous alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry. Applications for these scholarships are distributed annually to current students.

  Alumni and friends interested in making a gift in the form of a scholarship or in starting a named scholarship should contact our Development Office.

  Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarships (HPSP)

  The U.S. Armed Forces offer scholarships to dental students that pay tuition, fees, books and a monthly stipend. All are highly competitive programs. The active duty obligation is one year of service for each year of scholarship support with a minimum of three years of active duty service. Scholarships are available annually from all service branches. For information, contact the individual branches of service.

  Army	Navy	Air Force
  Tanner Beck Sergeant	April Ehrhardt Lt. NC	Brandon Hamm Staff Sergeant
  3 Park Lane Blvd. Suite #408W Dearborn, MI 48126	2144 S. State St. Suite D Ann Arbor, MI 48104	318 Air Force Recruiting 35055 West 12 Mile Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48331
  Office: 313-441-1673	Office: 734-769-0054	Office: 248-994-0640

  Federally Funded Scholarships

  National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program

  Dental students may compete for NHSC scholarships beginning in their sophomore and junior years. The program offers payment of tuition and fees, books, supplies, and equipment and includes a monthly stipend. In exchange, recipients must agree to provide oral health services for a minimum of two years in any underserved community identified by the NHSC as being a critical need area. For more information, call NHSC, (800) 221-9393.

  Financial Aid For Minority Students

  In addition to the usual sources of financial aid, the School of Dentistry has established grants and scholarships to assist underrepresented minority dental students. For more information, please contact the Detroit Mercy Dental Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 313-494-6653.

  Minority Dental Student Scholarships

  Students awarded funds under this program may receive up to $2,500 for their second year. Up to 25 awards are made annually. Applications must be obtained from and submitted at Detroit Mercy Dental. Additional information for application eligibility may be obtained through the American Dental Association.

  *Applications and all supporting documentation must be postmarked no later than June 1. Notification of funding decisions will be made after December 31.

  National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) Short-Term Training Awards

  This program provides underrepresented minority and women dental students an opportunity to obtain research experience during their professional training. Recipients receive a monthly stipend during training periods. Applicants must be enrolled at a U.S. dental school and be a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national of the U.S., or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. For more information, contact NIDCR at (301) 594-7617.

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  Loan Repayment Assistance

  Indian Health Service (IHS)

  For more information, visit the website or contact Timothy L. Lozon, D.D.S. at 301-443-0029.

  HRSA Health Professionals Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP)

  For information, visit the website.

  HRSA Minority Faculty Fellowship Program (MFFP)

  For more information, visit the website.

  The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)

  MSLRP assists employers in the recruitment and retention of medical, dental, and mental healthcare providers who continue to demonstrate their commitment to building long-term primary care practices in underserved communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). MSLRP will assist those selected by providing up to $200,000 in tax-free funds to repay their educational debt over a period of up to eight years. Participants will enter into consecutive two-year MSLRP service obligations requiring them to remain employed for a minimum of 40 hours per week for no less than 45 weeks per year at eligible nonprofit practice sites providing primary healthcare services to ambulatory populations.

  You will find additional information on eligibility requirements, selection criteria, application forms and instructions on how to apply on MSLRP website.

  1. Application Forms and Process

  2. Application Periods and Selection Criteria

  3. Program Requirements

  4. Funding and Loan Repayment Agreements

  5. Employment Search Resources

  6. Information for Current Participants

  7. Information for Employers

  Please read all of the information on the MSLRP website. If you have further questions about MSLRP, contact Ken Miller at (517) 241-9946 or MillerK3@michigan.gov.

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  Planning and Program Costs

  Plan ahead

  Plan ahead and prepare yourself for the costs of education. Successful financing of your education begins with management of your personal credit. Listed are steps you can take to ease the transition to dental or dental hygiene school:

  1. Get a copy of your credit history. This informative document should be used to identify any problem areas. Upon review, you may be surprised at what you find! Correct any problems now, before you enter dental school, or apply for loans.
  2. Pay off any outstanding credit card or loan balances. If you are going to rely on financial aid/student loans to provide money for your living expenses, you will probably not have enough excess money to support non-educational debt. Although many of us think a personal car as essential, you may find it difficult to meet your daily cost of living and support a car payment.
  3. Consult your parents and/or spouse. Educate them on the costs of this program and the long term ramifications, i.e. the debt burden you may have upon graduation. Perhaps family may be able to assist you financially.

  Canadian students are not eligible for U.S. federal funds. They may choose to finance their education through Provincial aid such as OSAP or banking institutions.

  If you have any questions regarding any of the information provided, please contact the Financial Aid Coordinator Angela Orlando at 313-494-6617 or orlandan@udmercy.edu.

  You are encouraged to apply for financial assistance prior to admittance to the School of Dentistry; funds are not committed until you officially enroll.

  Program Costs

  Estimated cost for a First Year Dental Student based upon 2020-2021  costs

  The following is an estimated cost for a First Year Dental Student based upon 2020-2021 costs. It is provided as a guide to assist you in planning. Tuition and other fees are subject to annual increased must be paid by the first day of each academic term. Students should anticipate annual increases in the order of 4%.

  *If you have received financial aid, scholarships or other funding, it can be used towards payment at registration.

  2020 - 2021 Academic Year

  (In-State and Out-of-State Residents):

  Calendar Year	1	2	3	4
  Tuition	$76,260	$76,260	$76,260	$76,260
  Equipment Purchase, Replacement & IT/Board Lic Fees	$5,494	$2,333	$478	$250
  Instrument Rental	$6,400	$6,400	$6,400	$6,400
  Activity Fee	$50	$50	$50	$50
  ASDA Membership	$120	$140	$140	$140
  Health Insurance	$2,593	$2,593	$2,593	$2,593
  Books & Supplies	$2,200	$1,800	$700	$210
  Housing Expenses
  (Living with Parents)-approx.	$11,093	$10,924	$10,807	$11,070
  (Living without Parents)-approx	$24,285	$24,116	$23,998	$24,262
  TOTAL EXPENSES (Tuition, Fees & Housing)
  (Living with Parents)	$104,210	$100,500	$97,428	$96,973
  (Living without Parents)	$117,402	$113,692	$110,619	$110,165

  First-, second- and third- year students attend year round, from August-August. Fourth-year students attend August-May. The costs listed above are for the fall and winter semesters. The student does not accrue any tuition costs or fees for the summer semester. *All Students must have Health Insurance Coverage or must enroll in the university plan provided through Aetna Health Insurance Policy; for the Waive/Enroll process go to: www.aetnastudenthealth.com.  Fees are subject to change without notice. It is anticipated that the costs of tuition and books will increase commensurate with inflation, budget needs, or similar affecting factors. Current costs are available upon request.

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  D.D.S. Curriculum

  Syllabi

  Enrolled students can download syllabi for their current courses through Blackboard.

  DS1 Fall Term 2020

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS1-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8110	Gross Anatomy I	2.5	M. Ahmad
  DS1-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8101	Biomedical Sciences I	9	D. Fischer/C. Smoczer/ J. Thomson
  DS1-2024	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DENT 8100	Dental School 101 - 1st Year Seminar	0.0 (P/F)	J. Daniels/A. Moreno
  DS1-2024	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8001	Practice Essentials & IPE Module I	2	M. Mayberry/D. Byrappagari
  DS1-2024	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DRD 8001	Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation I	8	S. Chitre/R. Pacheco
  DS1-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DSD 8140	Foundations of Evidence-Based Dentistry	1	N. Sleiman
  DS1-2024	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS1 Winter Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS1-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8102	Biomedical Sciences II	11.5	D. Fischer/J. Scheys/N. Sleiman/E. Krukonis/A. Gupta
  DS1-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8140	Gross Anatomy II	4	M. Ahmad
  DS1-2024	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DRD 8002	Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation II	8	S. Chitre/R. Pacheco
  DS1-2024	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8002	Practice Essentials & IPE Module II	2	N. Poznick/D. Byrappagari
  DS1-2024	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 2 Summer Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS2-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8220	Pharmacology I	DEF (2)	S. Chand
  DS2-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8103	Biomedical Sciences III	6	D. Fischer/C. Smoczer
  DS2-2024	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOM 8220	Radiology	DEF (3)	J. Geist/K. Okolisan-Mulligan
  DS2-2024	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOS 8390	Physical Assessment	DEF (2)	D. Nair
  DS2-2024	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DRD 8003	Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation III	5	J. Felsenfeld
  DS2-2024	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8003	Practice Essentials & IPE Module III	1	P. Zarkowski/N. Poznick
  DS2-2024	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 2 Fall Term 2020

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8220	Pharmacology I	2	S. Chand
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOD 8200	Growth and Development	1	F. Plaza
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOD 8201	Orthodontics	2	H. Kang/F. Plaza
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOM 8220	Radiology	3	K. Okolisan-Mulligan/T. Dadul
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8250	Oral Diagnosis and Radiology	2	R. Geist/A Muradi
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8260	Oral Pathology and Radiographic Interpretation	DEF (4)	J. Ojha
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOS 8220	Pain and Anxiety Control	1	I. Zakhary
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOS 8390	Physical Assessment	2	D. Nair
  DS2-2023	Practice Essentials and Integrated Education	DENT 8004	Practice Essentials & IPE Module IV	2	D. Byrappagari/M. Mayberry
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DRD 8004	Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation IV	8	J. Felsenfeld
  DS2-2023	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 2 Winter Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8310	Pharmacology II	DEF (3)	S. Chand
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DOD 8210	Pre-clinical Orthodontics	2	R. Al-Qawasmi/F. Plaza
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8260	Oral Pathology and Radiographic Interpretation	4	J. Ojha
  DS2-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DOM 8281	Principles of Treatment Planning and Introduction to Clinics	2	R. Al-Abbousi/N. Kashani
  DS2-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8340	Oral Surgery I	1	I. Zakhary
  DS2-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8201	Pediatric Dentistry	1	F. Siddiqui/L. Yu
  DS2-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DPE 8241	Advanced Periodontics	1	M. Campos/T. Thompson-Sloan
  DS2-2023	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8005	Practice Essentials & IPE Module V	2	M. Mayberry/C. Ziglor
  DS2-2023	Clinical Essentials and Simulations	DRD 8005	Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation V	8	J. Felsenfeld
  DS2-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DSD 8230	Evidence-Based Dentistry II	0.5	N. Sleiman
  DS2-2023	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	1	M. Coleman

   

  DS 3 Summer Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS3-2023	Integrated Biomedical Science	DBS 8310	Pharmacology II	3	S. Chand
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8301	Integrated Clinical Patient Care I	6	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8310	Clinical Oral Surgery	DEF (1)	H. Perez
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8320	Oral Surgery II	DEF (1.5)	A. Yakan/M. Sadek
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8250	Management of Medical Emergencies	0.5	D. Nair
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8302	Pediatric Dentistry	1	S. Atwan
  DS3-2023	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8320	Clinical Pediatrics	DEF (3)	S. Atwan/F. Salama/E. Suha
  DS3-2023	Clinical Essentials & Simulations	DRD 8006	Integrated Clinical Foundations & Simulation VI	0.5	J. Felsenfeld
  DS3-2023	Practice Essentials & Interprofessional Education	DSD 8370	Clinical Service Learning	DEF (2 P/F)	D. Byrappagari
  DS3-2023	Practice Essentials & Interprofessional Education	DENT 8006	Practice Essentials & IPE Module VI	1	M. Mayberry/D. Byrappagari
  DS3-2023	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 3 Fall Term 2020

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DCD 8340	Removable Prosthodontics	1	A. Fard
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8302	Integrated Clinical Patient Care II	10	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOD 8310	Clinical Orthodontics Seminar	DEF (1)	H. Kang/F. Plaza
  DS3-2022	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8370	Oral Medicine I	2	R. Geist
  DS3-2022	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8380	TMJ Pathology and Facial Pain	1	F. Plaza
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8310	Clinical Oral Surgery	DEF (1)	H. Perez
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8320	Oral Surgery II	1.5	A. Yakan/M. Sadek
  DS3-2022	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOS 8300	Applied Clinical Therapeutics	DEF (2)	S. Chand/D. Nair
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8320	Clinical Pediatrics	DEF (3)	S. Atwan/F. Salama/E. Suha
  DS3-2022	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8370	Clinical Service Learning	DEF (2P/F)	D. Byrappagari
  DS3-2022	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8007	Practice Essentials & Interprofessional Educational Module VII	1	N. Poznick/D. Byrappagari
  DS3-2022	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 3 Winter Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DCD 8330	Fixed Partial Denture Treatment Planning	1	A. Fard
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8303	Integrated Clinical Patient Care III	10	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DEN 8410	Endodontics (Didactic)	1	A. Andrada
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOD 8310	Clinical Orthodontic Seminar	1	H. Kang/F. Plaza
  DS3-2022	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOM 8430	Oral Medicine II	1	R. Geist
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8310	Clinical Oral Surgery	1	H. Perez
  DS3-2022	Integrated Biomedical Science	DOS 8300	Applied Clinical Therapeutics	2	S. Chand/D. Nair
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8410	Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	1	M. Sadek
  DS3-2022	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8320	Clinical Pediatrics	3	S. Atwan/C. Zeitz
  DS3-2022	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8370	Clinical Service Learning	2(P/F)	D. Byrappagari/G. Diakonov
  DS3-2022	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8400	Practice Management I	1	M. Mayberry
  DS3-2022	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 4 Summer Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DCD 8430	Oral and Maxillofacial Implants	1.5	A. Fard/D. Gurun
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8401	Integrated Clinical Patient Care IV	6	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8430	Clinical Oral Surgery	DEF (1)	H. Perez
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8410	Clinical Pediatrics	DEF (2)	S. Atwan
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8410	Practice Management II	1	M. Mayberry
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8470	Clinical Service Learning	DEF (3 P/F)	D. Byrappagari
  DS4-2021	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 4 Fall Term 2020

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8402	Integrated Clinical Patient Care V	10	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8430	Clinical Oral Surgery	DEF (1)	H. Perez
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8410	Clinical Pediatrics	DEF (2)	S. Atwan
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8460	Practice Management III	1	M. Mayberry
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DOM 8421	Cone Beam Computed Tomography and 3-D Imaging	1	T. Dadul
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8470	Clinical Service Learning	DEF (3 P/F)	D. Byrappagari
  DS4-2021	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	DEF (1)	M. Coleman

   

  DS 4 Winter Term 2021

  Class	Division	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Director(s)
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DCL 8403	Integrated Clinical Patient Care VI	10	N. Kashani/D. Gurun
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DOS 8430	Clinical Oral Surgery	1	H. Perez
  DS4-2021	Clinical Dentistry	DPD 8410	Clinical Pediatrics	2	S. Atwan
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DSD 8470	Clinical Service Learning	3 (P/F)	D. Byrappagari
  DS4-2021	Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education	DENT 8421	Ethical Rounds	1	P. Zarkowski/N. Poznick
  DS4-2021	All	DZD 8010	Course Evaluation	1	M. Coleman

   

  PF = Pass/Fail
  DEF = Deferred Credi
  
  

  Course Descriptions

  DBS 8101 Integrated Biomedical Sciences I

  This purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge structure to first year dental students in the biomedical science disciplines of Biochemistry, Physiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology, Genetics, and Pharmacology.  The foundational knowledge provided within this course will allow for interdisciplinary teaching of systems-based biomedical sciences, along with integration of clinical concepts and scenarios throughout and at the end of each system module.   The system modules begin at the end of this course with oral cavity.

  DBS 8102 Integrated Biomedical Sciences II

  This course continues on the foundational knowledge of DBS 8101. The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge structure to first-year dental students and begin with the oral cavity system module.   

  DBS 8103 Biomedical Sciences III

  This course continues on the foundational knowledge of DBS 8102. The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge structure to second-year dental students and begin with the oral cavity system module.   

  DBS 8110 Gross Anatomy I

  The purpose of this course is to provide the foundation knowledge in the anatomy of the human body that will form the foundations of the dental curriculum, and of the practice of dentistry.

  DBS 8140 Gross Anatomy II

  This is the continuation of DBS 8110.  This course provides foundational knowledge in the anatomy of the human body that will form the foundations of the dental curriculum, and of the practice of dentistry and will focus on the head and neck region.

  DBS 8220 Pharmacology I

  This course will provide a framework and fundamental understanding of how drugs act and how the body “handles” drugs. The fundamental basis of therapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic factors governing drug utilization, their desired and adverse effects will be introduced. These concepts and principles will be reinforced for all drug classes covered in this course and in Pharmacology II. In addition, the mechanism of action, the clinical applications and an overview of the therapeutic and adverse actions, precautions, contraindications and interactions of drugs for each major drug category/class and their implications to dental patient management will be discussed. 

  DBS 8310 Pharmacology II

  This course builds on the core pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles and autonomic pharmacology introduced in Pharmacology I. These concepts and principles will be reinforced for all drug classes covered in this course. In addition, the mechanism of action, their clinical applications and an overview of the therapeutic and adverse actions, precautions, contraindications and interactions of drugs for each major drug category/class and their implications to dental patient management will be discussed.

  DCD 8330 Fixed Partial Denture Treatment Planning

  The purpose of the course is to build dental student’s knowledge, and present rationale for treatment options in fixed prosthodontic treatment. In this course the student is taught advanced fixed treatment options, periodontal consideration, and occlusion factor.

  DCD 8340 Removable Prosthodontics  

  The purpose of this course is to assist the new third-year student clinician in integrating foundation knowledge in removable prosthodontics with new clinical experience, as well as providing an introduction to selected topics in ancillary and advanced prosthodontic treatments. 

  DCL 8301 Integrated Clinical Patient Care I

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS3 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8301, 8302, 8303 and will be expected to apply the knowledge that they have learned during simulation clinic and didactic courses in order to diagnosis, treatment plan and provide patient care within the assigned clinical groups.

  DCL 8302 Integrated Clinical Patient Care II

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS3 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8301, 8302, 8303 and will be expected to apply the knowledge that they have learned during simulation clinic and didactic courses in order to diagnosis, treatment plan and provide patient care within the assigned clinical groups.

  DCL 8303 Integrated Clinical Patient Care III

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS3 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8301, 8302, 8303 and will be expected to apply the knowledge that they have learned during simulation clinic and didactic courses in order to diagnosis, treatment plan and provide patient care within the assigned clinical groups.

  DCL 8401 Integrated Clinical Patient Care IV

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS4 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8401, 8402, 8403 and will complete the course expectations and receive a grade which represents their total effort for the two-year duration of this series of courses.

  DCL 8402 Integrated Clinical Patient Care V

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS4 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8401, 8402, 8403 and will complete the course expectations and receive a grade which represents their total effort for the two-year duration of this series of courses.

  DCL 8403 Integrated Clinical Patient Care VI

  DCL 8301, 8302, 8303, 8401, 8402, 8403 provides comprehensive patient care experiences within the scope of general dentistry.  During the DS4 year, the student will be enrolled in DCL 8401, 8402, 8403 and will complete the course expectations and receive a grade which represents their total effort for the two-year duration of this series of courses.

  DEN 8410 Endodontics

  The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to be able to diagnose, treatment plan, and provide appropriate treatment or referral of patients with diseases of the pulp and periradicular tissues.  The student will develop a broader understanding of clinical procedures included in the scope of endodontics in addition to nonsurgical root canal treatment.

  DENT 8100 Dental School 101-1^st Year Seminar

  The purpose of Dental School 101: First Year Seminar is to help new dental students make a successful transition to the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, both academically and personally. This course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the university, articulate to students the expectations of the School of Dentistry and its faculty, and help students continue to clarify their purpose, meaning, and direction.

  DENT 8001 Practice Essentials & IPE Module I

  The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the essential principles of practice and the concepts of interprofessional education. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how these principles impact the practice of dentistry and define your role and responsibilities as a health care professional.

  DENT 8002 Practice Essentials & IPE Module II

  Continuation from DENT 8002 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to introduce you to the essential principles of practice and the concepts of interprofessional education. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how these principles impact the practice of dentistry and define your role and responsibilities as a health care professional.

  DENT 8003 Practice Essentials & IPE Module III

  Continuation from DENT 8002 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to review and reinforce the ethical and professional parameters and responsibilities of the oral health care provider. A major goal is to introduce the student to an Ethical Decision-Making Model to assist in resolving frequently encountered ethical dilemmas in dental school, private practice and community based settings. The model is based on ethical concepts previously introduced as well as Central Values and Professional Obligations, four models of the dentist patient relationship and the ADA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. In addition, a course goal is to build on a foundation of professionalism and awareness of the dentist’s responsibility in the community. Topics include diversity and inclusion, specifically LGBT voices, poverty and the role it plays in influencing individual health and well-being and interprofessional communication..

  DENT 8004 Practice Essentials & IPE Module IV

  Continuation from DENT 8003 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to introduce the dental student to the Person Centered Care (PCC) model and the importance of incorporating patient’s needs and perspectives into care delivery.  Implementation of PCC leads to greater patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.

  DENT 8005 Practice Essentials & IPE Module V

  Continuation from DENT 8004 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to introduce the dental student to the Person Centered Care (PCC) model and the importance of incorporating patients’ needs and perspectives into care delivery.   Implementation of PCC leads to greater patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.

  DENT 8006 Practice Essentials & IPE Module VI

  Continuation from DENT 8005 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to introduce the dental student to the Person Centered Care (PCC) model and the importance of incorporating patients’ needs and perspectives into care delivery.   Implementation of PCC leads to greater patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.

  DENT 8007 Practice Essentials & IPE Module VII

  Continuation from DENT 8006 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to introduce the dental student to the Person Centered Care (PCC) model and the importance of incorporating patients’ needs and perspectives into care delivery.   Implementation of PCC leads to greater patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.

  DENT 8421 Ethical Rounds

  This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills utilizing a group discussion format. Students will present a specific case that identifies an ethical dilemma personally encountered and facilitate discussion with faculty and peers.

  DOD 8200 Growth and Development

  This course provides an overview of the general nature of growth, growth curves, and the factors influencing growth and maturation and reviews foundation knowledge of basic principles of genetics. A review of bone formation and remodeling principles, embryology of the craniofacial complex, cleft lip and palate development will serve as a springboard from which the mechanisms of growth as well as the controlling theories of Scott, Moss, Sicher, Latham and Van Limborgh will be discussed.  An overview of the application of this craniofacial growth data in clinical orthodontics will be integrated as appropriate and further extends this basic knowledge into clinical applications, likely to be encountered by the general dentist or dental specialist in clinical practice.

  DOD 8201 Orthodontics  

  This lecture course is designed to provide the student with an overview of clinical orthodontics today. Such topics as the development of occlusion, etiology of malocclusion, early treatment, biomechanics of tooth movements, the treatment of clinical problems, and the role of orthodontics in the profession of dentistry are presented. Clinical treatment of orthodontic malocclusion problems in the primary, mixed, young adult and adult dentitions will be reviewed and an overview of orthodontic treatment for Class I, II and III problems will be presented. Initial content will focus on assessment of facial form, dental, skeletal and functional problems. In lecture format, students will be presented with orthodontic records characteristic of a spectrum of orthodontic problems. Based upon the presented case records, course participants will be exposed to the diagnosis and treatment planning of various orthodontic problems.   

  DOD 8210 Pre-Clinical Orthodontics  

  This course is designed to introduce the dental student to the techniques and procedures necessary to recognize, evaluate and diagnose a dental or skeletal malocclusion. Basic concepts of Straight Wire Appliance, electronic models and OrthoCad software for the evaluation of various dental analyses, as well as Invisalign treatment and mechanics will be presented.  The course will provide the student with the diagnostic abilities necessary for orthodontic evaluation of the patient. At the end of the course, Invisalign certification will be available for those students who complete the course requirements.

  DOD 8310 Clinical Orthodontic Seminar

  This course will introduce the student to Orthodontic case diagnosis and treatment planning as well as learning to communicate and interact with the orthodontic specialists. The course will explore the scope of orthodontic treatment appropriate for a general dental office and the appropriate need and timing for referral to an orthodontic specialist. At the completion of the course the student will be able to recognize various orthodontic appliances.

  DOM 8220 Radiology

  DOM 8220 Radiology prepares the dental student to practice the science of oral and maxillofacial radiology. The techniques of digital and film-based intraoral radiography are presented in class and in the pre-clinical (lab) part of the course, and identification and correction of errors in technique are strongly emphasized. The course continues with radiation physics, the mechanisms of x-ray generation, the effects of exposure factors on the x-ray beam, and the interactions of x-radiation and matter. Image production and intraoral image receptors are considered next, and emphasis is placed on identifying and correcting errors resulting from improper exposure and processing. Panoramic and other extraoral projections are discussed, followed by specialized radiographic procedures. Radiation biology and protective measures are presented, with quality assurance protocols discussed in the context of radiation dose reduction.

  DOM 8250 Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

  This is the second in a sequence of five courses that will prepare students to function competently in the Domains of Examination and Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning.  This course introduces the principles and skills of taking the patient’s history, performing an examination, and analyzing the information to reach diagnoses.  It also covers patient flow, legally required documentation, and other support skills needed in the clinic.  The electronic record system will be introduced, and students will gain experience through exercises based on the principles and skills of data collection and diagnosis.  The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a beginner’s level of performance in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.  Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and conceptual skills, with the goal to develop critical thinking and clinical judgment.

  DOM 8260 Oral Pathology and Radiographic Interpretation 

  This course will present the more common and important diseases that appear in the orofacial structures. A wide spectrum of diseases will be covered, with special emphasis on inflammatory/infectious and neoplastic diseases of oral soft and hard tissues. The course involves pattern association--the correlation of observed signs and symptoms with known patterns of disease to make a differential or definitive diagnosis.

  DOM 8281 Principles of Treatment Planning and Introduction to Clinics

  This course will enable the dental student to develop a logical thought process needed for comprehensive, problem-oriented treatment planning for the adult patient

  DOM 8370 Oral Medicine I  

  This course will provide instruction on the dental treatment of patients with common medical problems, and management of some common oral diseases and oral manifestations of various systemic diseases. The course is designed to stimulate the students’ analytic ability through case-based learning with the goal of enhancing problem-solving capability, critical thinking and clinical judgment. The course also emphasizes evidence-based practice. The students will be introduced to the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from various health organizations regarding common medical conditions and applying it in their clinical judgment. The most current scientific evidence will also be presented and discussed.

  DOM 8380 TMJ Pathology and Facial Pain

  This course presents information designed to provide the students with knowledge and concepts involved in discriminating masticatory and non-masticatory pain. A variety of alternative treatment approaches, their indications, contraindications, strengths, weaknesses, and their risks and benefits will be explored. This course is designed to permit students to develop the ability to diagnose a variety of sources of facial pain and become familiar with the procedures involved in behavioral, physical and/or surgical management of temporomandibular joint disk displacement, temporomandibular degenerative joint disease, and masticatory myofascial pain.

  DOM 8421 Cone Beam Computed Tomography and 3-D Imaging

  The course is designed to give the fourth-year dental student an understanding and hands-on CBCT training for digital implant planning, pathology assessment and integrate CBCT for digital dentistry practice.

  DOM 8430 Oral Medicine II  

  The purpose of the course is to focus on management of oral mucosal diseases and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.  Instruction on the management and treatment of medically complex patients will be based on current evidence. The course, a continuation of Oral Medicine I (DOM 8370), consists of a series of case discussions in the classroom for which the students will be directed to establish the diagnosis and best management of oral manifestations of systemic diseases. The course will also introduce newly emerging evidence relevant to dental care.

  DOS 8220 Pain & Anxiety Control

  This course will serve as an introduction to the methods for dealing with pain and anxiety control in dentistry. It is intended to provide each student with the rationale for pain control, a review of essential anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of local anesthetics. In addition, there will be detailed instruction in local anesthetic techniques, both didactic and clinical, and an introduction to the use of nitrous oxide analgesia as a means of anxiety control. Students will begin to develop the necessary clinical skills in administering local anesthesia to assure that their patients will be comfortable and pain free when receiving dental care.

  DOS 8250 Management of Medical Emergencies  

  This course will offer foundational knowledge in emergency medicine, which will enable the student to assess and manage patients experiencing a medical emergency in the dental office. Differential diagnosis is presented according to the presenting signs and symptoms.  Emphasis is placed on proper office protocol during an emergency, including the use of an emergency drug kit.

  DOS 8300 Applied Clinical Therapeutics

  The purpose of the course is to assist students in applying the basic principles in the chemotherapeutic management of the dental patient in a variety of typical clinical situations. In addition, the course is intended to familiarize the student with commonly prescribed medications in the dental office, their uses and dosages and to enable them to make prudent decisions in determining when and which drug(s) to prescribe. The technique(s) of prescription writing as well as an understanding of the laws and regulations that oversee the practice of prescription writing will be heavily stressed. The course offers a variety of case studies evaluation and problem solving in drug therapy.

  DOS 8310 Clinical Oral Surgery  

  This course will provide the basic skills for the student to diagnose and treat simple oral and maxillofacial surgical problems and to develop expertise in evaluating the “total” patient by utilizing and integrating the foundation knowledge acquired in prior biomedical science and other clinical courses.

  DOS 8340 Oral Surgery I

  This course is designed to prepare the dental student for their clinical experiences in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

  DOS 8320 Oral Surgery II  

  This course will assist in developing a foundation of professional knowledge and an in-depth exposure to the range of minor oral surgical procedures that are essential to the general dentist. In addition, the course seeks to assist in developing a sense of confidence in the students' clinical judgment and enable them to recognize and select those cases for oral surgery which lie within the limit of their ability, and to refer other surgical problems wisely to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

  DOS 8390 Physical Assessment  

  This course will introduce the student to the principles of internal medicine from a systems approach with particular emphasis on dental correlations as they may arise in the course of daily patient care.

  DOS 8410 Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  This course is structured to help the senior year dental student acquire a basic understanding of the advanced aspects of the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery and includes the process of diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive management of diseases, deformities and malformations of the oral cavity, jaws and associated structures.

  DOS 8430 Clinical Oral Surgery  

  This course is designed to provide clinical instruction and opportunities for patient care for emergency patients and patients of record of the School of Dentistry who are in need of treatment in the specialty area of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

  DPD 8201, 8302 Pediatric Dentistry

  These courses will introduce the dental student to the concepts of behavior management, prevention, and treatment planning in pediatric dentistry.

  DPD 8320 Clinical Pediatrics

  The purpose of the course is to introduce the third-year dental student to the art and science of clinical pediatric dentistry, and allow them to gain the necessary skills to become competent in caring for the needs of the pediatric dental patient.

  DPD 8410 Clinical Pediatrics  

  This course is intended to provide additional clinical experiences in pediatric dental techniques, evaluation of the clinical competency of each student in pediatric restorative dentistry and advanced treatment planning and provide comprehensive care to pediatric dental patients.

  DRD 8001 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation I

  The purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life.  The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques.  This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired of genetic defects. 

  DRD 8002 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation II

  Continuation from DRD 8001 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life. The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques. This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired of genetic defects. 

  DRD 8003 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation III

  Continuation from DRD 8002 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life. The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques. This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired of genetic defects. 

  DRD 8004 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation IV

  Continuation from DRD 8003 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life. The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques. This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired of genetic defects. 

  DRD 8005 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation V

  Continuation from DRD 8004 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life. The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques. This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired of genetic defects. 

  DRD 8006 Integrated Clinical Foundations and Simulation VI

  Continuation from DRD 8005 course syllabus, the purpose of this course is to provide student instruction in the clinical foundations of comprehensive dental and oral health care for patients through all stages of life. The course will introduce foundational knowledge of clinical practice, principles, and terminology in restorative, periodontal, evidence-based treatment techniques. This course will introduce techniques as applied to the different stages of dental caries and periodontal disease progression and acquired genetic defects. 

  DSD 8140 Foundations of Evidence-Based Dentistry

  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of evidence-based dentistry.  Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how evidence-based decision making applies to the practice of dentistry.

  DSD 8230 Evidence-Based Dentistry II

  This course, the second in a series, is designed to help students understand and apply evidence-based principles in clinical dentistry. It will provide students with practice developing PICO questions, conducting literature searches, and assessing evidence to determine its usefulness in clinical practice. Active learning will be emphasized and students will have opportunities to apply what they learn by conducting their own searches, analyzing, and presenting evidence in small group sessions.

  DSD 8400 Practice Management I

  This course is the first of three in the Practice Management series that will address issues, both global and specific, to the operation of a dental practice. This first section will address basic skills needed in order to operate a successful business. It will include, but not be limited to, accounting principles, business structure, business law, economics, taxes, finance and strategic management.

  DSD 8410 Practice Management II

  This course is the second of three in the Practice Management series that will address issues, both global and specific, to the operation of a dental practice. This second course will address leadership and communication in the office setting.  Focus within the course will be on associateships and practice purchase.

  DSD 8460 Practice Management III

  This course is the last of three in the Practice Management series that will address issues specific to the operation of a dental practice. This last course will consist of a computer simulation of a dental practice as well as various pertinent topics appropriate to this course.

  DSD 8370, 8470 Clinical Service Learning

  This course has been designed to provide community-based experiences, particularly in clinics located in underserved communities, to give the dental student, greater skill and confidence in interacting with diverse patients, increase awareness of the dental care needs in the community, in turn, leading to better trust and more effective communication about oral health and exposure to employment opportunities in these underserved communities. In addition, the services that the students provide in such clinics improve access to care for underserved communities.