the use of various restorative materials are
covered. An anatomical mannequin is used to
obtain experience. After a transition period
from mannequin to patient, students are pro-
vided with an opportunity, over the last two
years, to apply their theoretical knowledge
in the clinic under supervision. Lectures,
demonstrations, and seminars provide the
opportunity to evaluate progress and receive
individual guidance.
Oral Diagnosis
This course extends over the last two years. In
the third year, students are taught how to
take a history and carry out a clinical
examination in light of the patient's complaint.
The course serves to correlate the basic and
clinical information by focusing on diseases
and abnormalities of the oral cavity. Clinical
work involving oral diagnosis is required.
The fourth year consists of a seminar course
devoted to diagnosis and treatment plan-
ning of specially selected cases that provide
valuable learning experiences.
Oral Surgery
Having had courses in anesthesiology,
radiology, and exodontics in the first through
third years, the student is prepared for this
fourth-year course in oral surgery. The course
is devoted to the diagnosis and surgical
treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the
jaws and related structures.
Partial Dentures
The student is taught partial denture concepts
and techniques. Technical experience is
gained by fabricating dentures, using a
mannequin as a patient.
Pathology
Taught during the second and third years, this
course stresses the recognition and treat-
ment of oral diseases based on their clinical
characteristics and an understanding of the
disease process.
Pharmacology
Taught in the second or third year, this course
aims to acquaint students with drugs cur-
rently in use, and to prepare them for the
rational application of the drugs in dental
practice.
Physiology
Taught in the first year, the course deals
first with cell physiology and then with the
function of the organ system. The physiological
basis of dentistry and its application to
clinical practice are emphasized.
Pedodontics
This subject is taught from the second to the
fourth years. In the second year, the
emphasis is on the procedures used with
children of primary and mixed dentition ages,
related to child management, oral pathology,
preventive orthodontics, and operative
techniques. The laboratory deals with
restorative dentistry in the primary dentition. In
the third year, the lectures deal with the
procedures utilized, etiology, prognosis, and
treatment of the dental problems of children.
Supervised clinical experience is provided
to learn the art of teaching dental hygiene to
children and to develop the skills to diag-
nose and treat them. The fourth year is a
continuation of the third year course.
Periodontics
This subject is usually taught during the last
two years. The course includes a study of
periodontal diseases, incorporating clinical
and histopathological findings, etiological
factors, and methods of prevention. The
techniques of periodontal therapy are taught
and clinical experience is
provided.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
A small number of students enter dental school
prior to completion of their undergradu-
ate studies. In many such cases a bachelor's
degree can be earned while completing the
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