NIDR Dental Student Research Fellowship

The award supported by the National Institute of Dental Research enables dental students, selected on a competitive basis, to engage in individualized research projects during the summer period. The maximum stipend is $2,502 for the period. Funds may also be available to defray the cost of travel for presentations at national meetings.

American Student Dental Association

The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association is a part of the national organization, which is associated with the American Dental Association. Dental students may join the American Student Dental Association and receive the ADA journal, as well as be eligible for the association’s insurance programs and other benefits. The membership fee is $60 per year for students. In addition to maintaining an excellent liaison with the faculty and administration, the organization encourages active participation of each student to work for the highest ideals of the profession.

Student National Dental Association

The Student National Dental Association (SNDA) strives to promote and encourage an increase in minority enrollment in all dental schools. The SNDA is committed to the improvement of the delivery of dental health to all people, with an emphasis on minorities and the under-served. This organization assists those programs within the greater community which require some measure of dental expertise, by educating and involving its members in the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the profession of dentistry and promoting a viable academic and social environment which is conducive to the mental health of minority students.

American Association of Women Dentists

The University of Tennessee Chapter of the AAWD was formed to foster mutual support among female dental students and to provide personal, social and professional association with women dentists.

Fraternities

On The University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus are chapters of two national dental fraternities: Psi Omega, and XI Psi Phi. The Interfraternity Council aids in the formulation of policies relating to the activities of the fraternities. Through the help of the Council, each fraternity has a program that augments that of the College of Dentistry in preparing dental graduates for successful lives in the dental profession.

Honor Code and Honor Council

The Honor Code of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is promulgated in order that student academic affairs of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be conducted under the highest standards of individual responsibility, thereby promoting personal honor and integrity in the best traditions of the health science professions. Major responsibility for protection of the education process is assumed by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center students are directly responsible for the effective operation of the Honor Code.

College of Dentistry Student Awards

Scholarship Awards

Available to students of the College of Dentistry on a competitive basis.

Kenneth L. Frame Award

Two students receive $1,500 each and a plaque. A criterion for this award is demonstrated excellence in the restorative area.

James T. Andrews Scholarships

Currently, four students receive $2,000 each ($8,000 annually). Eligibility for this award is demonstrated outstanding ability in restorative dentistry and financial need.

Cecily W. Tipton Memorial Scholarships

Currently, five awards of $2,000 each ($10,000 annually) are given to Second, Third and Fourth year dental students. Students receiving these scholarships must have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Hinman Scholarships

Two students each year receive $3,000 each plus trip expenses to attend Hinman meeting in Atlanta. Eligibility for this award is based upon outstanding academic performance and financial need.

Andy Holt Scholarship

University of Tennessee Alumni Association awards an Andy Holt Scholarship to an incoming dental student. This award is a four-year award of $4,800 per year for a total award of $19,200.

Pierre Fauchard Academy Award

One student per year receives $1,400. This is awarded to a senior dental student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities.

R. Malcolm Overbey Student Leadership Award

This $2,000 award is given to a student of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in recognition of exceptional leadership potential, scholastic achievement and personal and professional integrity.

In addition to the above scholarships that are solely for the College of Dentistry, dental students may also compete for the following scholarships:

Robert N. Wilson, D.D.S Scholarship

Weems Scholarship

Lowell Dale Blevins Scholarship

Joseph W. Graham, Sr. Scholarship

W.C. ‘Dub’ Lady Scholarship

O.D. and Ruth McKee Scholarship

One award of $2,500 based upon scholastic ability, financial need, and dedication to dentistry. The recipient should be from Bradley County, Tennessee, or Benton County, Arkansas.

The Xi Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship Award

One award of $1,500 awarded to a graduating or third-year student based on scholastic ability and service to the ZIP fraternity.

Joe and Chris Miller Scholarship

One award of $1,500 based upon scholastic ability and dedication to dentistry.

Joe and Pat Mosier Scholarship

One award of $1,500 based upon financial need and dedication to dentistry with special consideration of those students that rank in the middle third of their class.

The Kings Daughters & Sons Home Scholarship

One award of $1,000 based upon academic ability and an interest in serving those with physical disabilities and/or geriatrics.

Grants African American Tennessee Grants

These are awarded to African American residents of Tennessee who are accepted into dental school. There are three awards of $10,000 given annually.

Non TN African American Grants

These are awarded to African American non-Tennessee residents that are accepted to dental school. The $10,000 annual award is issued by the Office of the Chancellor.

Requirements For Graduation

To qualify for the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, the student:

Graduation With Honors

Office of Admissions

Technical Standards

The primary goal of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry is the preparation of students for the practice of dentistry. This includes pre-doctoral dental education, formal postdoctoral dental education, continuing education, and the preparation of all students for life-long learning.

As a health care specialty, primarily defined by anatomical boundaries, the practice of dentistry has unique requirements in that the accumulation of scientific knowledge must be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of essential diagnostic and clinical skills, management functions, and professional attitudes, ethics and behaviors. Such requirements are requisite to the provision of safe and effective management of the hard and soft tissue of the oral cavity and adjacent anatomical areas, including the teeth, jaws, and surrounding soft tissues.

The faculty of the College of Dentistry has a responsibility to graduate the best possible dental practitioners, residents, and graduate students; thus admission to educational programs in the College of Dentistry is offered only to those who present the highest qualifications for education and training in the art and science of dentistry.

Applicants to programs of the College of Dentistry must possess the following general qualities: critical thinking, sound judgment, emotional stability and maturity, empathy, physical and mental stamina. Applicant must possess the ability to acquire knowledge, surgical skills and technical functions and use such knowledge, skills, and functions in a wide variety of didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings at a minimum level of competency, as defined by the college.

The faculty of the College of Dentistry has a responsibility for the welfare of the patients treated under the aegis of the college and the educational welfare of its students relative to the educational programs of the college. The Committee on Admissions of the College of Dentistry maintains that certain minimal technical standards must be present in applicants to the various educational programs of the college. A candidate for the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, as well as dentists in the various advanced education programs of the college, must have the following essentials: motor skills; sensory/observational skills; communication skills; intellectual-conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; and behavioral/social skills and professionalism.

Excused Absences

Unfortunate circumstances, such as automobile problems, traffic congestion, over sleeping and other issues of a similar nature are not considered justifiable reasons for an excused absence from required attendance. Students will not be given excused absences for such things as vacations, weddings, or trips not authorized byt the Office of Student Affairs. Students not eligible for excused absences are still bound by the attendance requirements of the course(s) for which they were absent.

Administrative Exemptions

An administrative exemption may be given to students planning to take time from the curriculum for reasons other than those outlined under excused absences such as interviews and other extenuating circumstances. Administrative exemption from required attendance will be granted by the Office of Student Affairs upon receipt of sufficient justification. Students are required to request exemption and provide justification to the Office Student Affairs in advance of anticipated absences from the college. The Office of Student Affairs will then inform the course directors of anticipated absences. In cases where an anticipated absence involves a scheduled examination, the student is required to work with the course director to determine a date and time for rescheduling. When advance notification is not possible, a request for administrative exemption and justification must be received within five working days of the resumption of matriculation. Unless there is an emergency situation, administrative exemptions will not be granted after the fact. Fourth-year students that have required interviews for residency programs or for other career opportunities will be afforded the opportunity to obtain administrative exemptions, but it requires that the Office of Student Affairs receive advanced notice prior to leaving the dental school.

Students who do not have an administrative exemption from attendance may not be afforded an opportunity to take missed examinations, quizzes, or other assignments. Course directors have the discretion of requiring alternative assignments or examinations to ensure competency, as dictated by individual circumstances for students with unexcused absences. All decisions regarding the feasibility of providing required educational experiences, in an alternative manner or form, will be made by the course director, with input from the departmental chair.

Examination Policy

Because of logistics and manpower issues, students are expected to be present for all scheduled examinations. Students unable to be present for an examination must call the Office of Academic Affairs (448-5114) before 8:00 AM the day of the examination in order not to incur a penalty for the missed examination.

Sustained Illness

I. Promotion and Graduation: General Policy

Promotion and graduation result from positive action taken by the Dean of the College of Dentistry. The Dean receives recommendations regarding student standing from the Student Status Committee based on its review of each individual student’s progress toward satisfying the academic, professional and personal requirements established by the College and University. Following procedures established by the University, action taken by the Dean is subject to review by the Chancellor and the President.

II. The Student Status Committee: Charge and Structure

The Student Status Committee is charged by the Dean of the College of Dentistry with monitoring student academic progress, professional and personal conduct, and making recommendations on student standing. The Committee is composed of a minimum of ten (10) voting members and an undetermined number of ex officio members. All voting and ex-officio members are appointed by the Dean of the College of Dentistry; the Dean also appoints a Committee Chairperson from the Committee membership.

III. The Student Status Committee: General Operation

Although passing grades are required, they are not the sole criterion used in determining whether or not a student is recommended for continuation, promotion or graduation. Other factors, including personal and professional conduct, are also considered. Each student is evaluated individually; extenuating circumstances affecting student performance may suggest modification of the usual actions of the Committee. Information bearing on student progress may be provided by the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Clinical Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, department chairpersons, course directors, student advisors, students, and other sources. Faculty not appointed to the Committee may be invited to attend the meetings of the Student Status Committee; even though they may not vote, they may be asked for input regarding student progress.

1. Course Performance

V. Criteria for Graduation

At the end of the fourth year of study, each student who has fulfilled the didactic, clinical, personal, and professional requirements will be recommended for graduation. Therefore, to qualify for the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, the student must:

VI. Recommendations to the Dean

The Student Status Committee is advisory to the Dean; the Dean may accept, modify, or reject the recommendations of the Committee. The Dean may also request that the Student Status Committee reconsider their recommendations, or request that the Appeals Committee review the recommendations and/or hear a student appeal.

VII.College Appeals Process

The student has the right to appeal the action taken by the Dean regarding continuation, promotion, disciplinary, and graduation decisions, (except in the case of dismissal due to failure to pass Part I of the National Board Examination, which is not appealable as described in section IV, 2.). The student may initiate an appeal by submitting to the Dean a written request for reconsideration. The written request must state the basis of the appeal and must be received by the Dean within five (5) working days after the student receives notification of the Dean’s original decision. When a written appeal is received, the Dean will determine whether or not the appeal will be heard. Failure to provide a concrete basis for an appeal will result in rejection of the appeal request.

VIII. Appeals Heard by an Appeals Committee

Typically, the Dean decides whether an appeal will be heard by the Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee is a standing committee which is appointed yearly by the Dean and includes the Chair of the Student Status Committee as an ex-officio member among others. The student will meet with the Appeals Committee, provide information pertinent to the situation, and may be accompanied by individuals who can contribute to the presentation. However, neither the student nor the Appeals Committee may have legal counsel present. After the Appeals Committee has heard the appeal, the Appeals Committee may move to recommend to the Dean that the original action be upheld or modified. After the Dean has considered the recommendation of all committees, the student will be notified of the decision. The student may appeal the decision of the Dean to the Chancellor and ultimately to the President of the University. In doing so, the student must follow University procedures.

First Year Fall Semester Credit Hours

ANAT 101 Histology for Dental Students .............................................4
BIDX 101 Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), I.................. 1 (P/F)
MSCI 101 Biochemistry.........................................................................5
ORTH 101 General Human Growth.......................................................1
PDCH 103 Human Values & Personal Ethics .............................. 1 (P/F)
PDCH 105 Introduction to Dentistry ........................................... 1 (P/F)
PDCH 107 Informatics and Evaluation of Dental Literature .................1
PERI 103 Pathobiology* ........................................................................4
REST 103 Operative Dentistry (Lecture)*.............................................2
REST 104 Operative Dentistry (Lab)*...................................................1
REST 105 Dental Morphology (Lecture)...............................................2
REST 106 Dental Morphology (Lab).....................................................2
REST 107 Fixed Prosthodontics (Lecture)* ..........................................2
REST 113 Biomaterials* ........................................................................2
REST 115 Tooth Preparation ........................................................ 2 (P/F)
IP 844 Inter-professional Health Practice Course* ...................... 1 (P/F)

* Continues through Winter/Spring Semester

Third Year Summer/Fall Semester Credit Hours

BIDX 301 Clinical Correlation Conference...........................................2
BIDX 302 Oral Diagnosis Clinic* .........................................................3
BIDX 304 Endodontics Clinic* ...........................................................16
BIDX 311 Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology* ...............................2
BIDX 313 Special Patient Care..............................................................2
OMSU 301 Advanced Pain Control .......................................................2
OMSU 302 Oral Surgery Clinic* ...........................................................3
ORTH 301 Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment .................................3
ORTH 302 Orthodontic Appliance Fabrication (Lab)............................1
PDCH 301 Introduction to Practice Management..................................1
PDCH 302 Pediatric Dental Clinic*.......................................................2
PERI 301 Basic Periodontal Surgery .....................................................2
PERI 302 Periodontics Clinic* ..............................................................3
REST 301 Dental Auxiliary Utilization .................................................1
REST 302 D.A.U. Clinic* ............................................................ 1 (P/F)
REST 304 Operative Clinic*..................................................................5
REST 305 Removable Partial Prosthodontics (Lecture) ........................1
REST 306 Removable Partial Prosthodontics (Lab) ..............................1
REST 308 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic*................................................3
REST 310 Removable Prosthodontics Clinic* ......................................4
REST 315 Esthetic Dentistry (Lecture)..................................................1
REST 316 Esthetic Dentistry (Lab).............................................. 1 (P/F)
REST 330 Professionalism &
Practice Management (Clinical Practice) ..........................................1
REST 334 CPR Recertification .................................................... 1 (P/F)
*Continues through Winter/Spring Semester

Winter/Spring Semester Credit Hours

BIDX 305 Advanced Dental Radiology.................................................1
OMSU 305 Hospital Protocol ................................................................1
ORTH 304 Orthodontic Clinic ...............................................................1
PDCH 303 Professional Ethics and the Patient......................................1
PDCH 305 Evaluation of Dental Literature ...........................................1
PERI 303 Special Problems in Periodontal Therapy..............................1
REST 309 Advanced Prosthodontics .....................................................1
REST 311 Oral Implantology.................................................................1
REST 313 Management of TMD ...........................................................1
REST 336 Professionalism &
Practice Management II (Clinical Practice) .........................................1

Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology

Department Chair & Simon R. Bruesch Professor: David V. Smith, Ph.D.

101 ANAT - Histology for Dental Students. Included are basic cytology, special organ histology and selected topics of embryology relevant to dentistry. In addition to lectures, the laboratories allow direct observation of prepared microscope slides. Credit 4 (5131).

103 ANAT - Neuroanatomy. Lectures are supplemented with projected slides. The major structures and relationships of the brain (including cranial nerves) and the spinal cord are presented. Credit 2 (28-4).

105 ANAT - Gross Anatomy. This course is an introduction to human gross anatomy by means of dissection supplemented with lectures. Slightly more than one half the course is devoted to detailed study of the head and neck. Credit 6 (61-69).

Department of Molecular Sciences

Department Chair & Professor: Gerald I. Byrne, Ph.D.

101 MSCI - Biochemistry. The course consists of a series of lectures that offers a basis for an understanding of modern biochemistry as well as establishing a background for courses occurring later in the curriculum. Although major emphasis is on fundamental aspects of biochemistry, additional emphasis is given to areas of special importance in oral biology. The laboratory emphasizes analytical techniques applied to oral tissues and secretions. Credit 5 (72-0).

201 MSCI - Microbiology. Lectures and laboratory exercises present the fundamental aspects of microbial structure, growth, and genetics, with a survey of sterilization, disinfection and chemotherapy. Microbial virulence, nonspecific host resistance, and the principles of immunology precede a survey of disease producing microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on those affecting the oral cavity or with oral manifestations, and those of public health interest which might affect the dentist. Credit 4(54-0).

Department of Pathology

Department of Pharmacology

IP 844 - Inter-professional Health Practice. This course provides a framework for students to discover the benefits of a practice that actively engages all health professions. The course focuses on the role and scope of practice of various health professionals; how teams function and the benefits of teamwork; and effective patterns of communication and collaboration among health care team members. The course consists of three phases. Phase 1 is web based and introduces the student to different healthcare.

Department of Biologic & Diagnostic Sciences

Department Chair and Professor: Van T. Himel, D.D.S.

103 BIDX - Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), II. This course is a conference relating to principles being taught in the D-1 basic science courses in physiology and gross anatomy. Credit (1P/F) (10-0).

201 BIDX - Basic Dental Radiology. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of x-ray production, the biological effect of x-radiation, radiation hygiene and protection, the making of intraoral radiographs, and the interpretation of these radiographs. Upon completion of this course the student will be knowledgeable about the proper use of this important diagnostic tool in the dentist’s armamentarium. This is a prerequisite course for Advanced Oral Radiology (BIDX 305). Credit 3 (2724).

203 BIDX - Patient Evaluation. A basic Oral Diagnosis course that introduces students to patient evaluation and examination techniques, the proper recording of collected exam data, the formulation of medical and dental summary diagnoses/problem lists, the planning of treatment alternatives for the patient’s dental diagnoses (taking the medical diagnoses into consideration), and the presentation of the treatment plan(s) to the patient. Credit 3 (29-30).

211 BIDX - Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), III. This course is a conference demonstrating that a thorough understanding of basic principles of microbiology and pathology is essential inthe daily practice of clinical dentistry. This course will be offered as a “Pass/Fail” course, thus, a “N/C” denotation as semester credit hour. The course is scheduled for the Fall semester. Credit (1P/F) (10-0).

213 BIDX - Introduction to Chemical Dependency. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of chemical dependency/addiction, including its prevention, recognition, treatment, and impact upon the dental profession. Credit 1 (P/F) (8-0).

301 BIDX - Clinical Correlation Conference. This course provides a practical approach for the dental student by presenting case histories of patients with the most frequently seen medical problems. Clinical medical specialists will discuss specific disease processes, and the relationship of each medical disease and its therapy to the dental plan of treatment. Credit 2 (22-0).

302 BIDX - Oral Diagnosis Clinic. The Junior Oral Diagnosis clinic emphasizes the student’s development of historical and clinical examination skills and his formulation of an appropriate dental treatment plan based upon each patient’s dental and medical diagnoses. Students work in a closely supervised atmosphere and are scheduled briefly into a dental emergency service where patients needing immediate care are diagnosed and treated. Credit 3 (0-114).

305 BIDX - Advanced Dental Radiology. This course introduces the principles and techniques involved in intraoral-occlusal and extraoral radiography with special emphasis on the use of the dental panoramic x-ray machine. The indications and criteria for prescribing these radiographic views are presented as well as material concerning the interpretation of the resultant radiographs. Other lecture topics include TMJ radiography, intraoral and extraoral film processing errors, processing artifacts and radiographic quality assurance programs designed for the modern dental office. Credit 1 (10-5).

401 BIDX - Clinical Pathological Conference. This course utilizes the clinical pathology conference format to teach students to diagnose and manage various forms of oral pathology. Case histories are utilized to present clinical diagnostic problems. Credit 2 (25-0).

403 OMSU Advanced Oral Surgery. This course embraces selected fundamental oral surgery techniques and a presentation of the total scope of oral surgery. Trauma, preprosthetic, and orthognathic surgery are presented along with surgery related to the infective process. Patient management is stressed. Credit 2 (22-0).

Department of Orthodontics

Department Chair and Professor: James L. Vaden, D.D.S., M.S.

101 ORTH - General Human Growth. The course familiarizes students with major concepts and supporting evidence concerning human growth and development. Broad topics are a) kinds of growth, b) analytical approaches to the study of growth, c) patterns of growth by tissue system, d) physiologic age assessments, e) genetic and environmental factors influencing growth, and f) an overview of growth disorders. Emphasis is on the development of concepts. Credit 1 (9-0).

103 ORTH - Development of Occlusion. This course details the development of normal and ideal occlusions and of malocclusions. Initial discussion includes the normal development and eruption of the primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions, normal maturation of the orofacial musculature, and the physiology of occlusion. Lectures then cover the incidence, affected sites, sequelae, and etiologic factors that may be involved in the development of malocclusions. 1 (16-0).

201 ORTH - Craniofacial Growth and Development. This lecture course provides a comprehensive study of the craniofacial structures. While embryology of the structures is reviewed, the focus is on postnatal development. The major topics are a) theories of craniofacial growth in an historical perspective, b) detailed descriptions of the nature of growth within each morphologic complex, c) genetic and environmental causes of growth disorders, and d) an overview of craniofacial anomalies and syndromes. Credit 2 (28-0).

301 ORTH - Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment. In this course, the student is provided with the necessary instruction to perform a comprehensive orthodontic examination, assemble data from diagnostic records, and plan the course of patient treatment. The student is introduced to a variety of contemporary fixed and removable appliances, their component parts and properties, and indications for their use. Instruction also is given on the procedures for placement and adjustment of the appliances, including the mechanical properties of orthodontic materials and biomechanical principles governing orthodontic tooth movement. Credit 3 (41-0).

302 ORTH - Orthodontic Appliance Fabrication (Laboratory). This laboratory course prepares the dental student for the clinical phase of undergraduate orthodontics. Course emphasis is given to teaching the student the clinical skills required to perform effectively in the clinic. This includes learning various diagnostic record techniques, the manipulation of orthodontic wire, banding and bonding techniques, and fabrication of various contemporary fixed and removable appliances. Credit 1 (0-20).

201 PDCH - Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry. This is the basic course in Pediatric Dentistry that covers both preclinical and clinical subject matter. The course presents the following subjects in relation to treatment of the child patient: examination of the child patient, local anesthesia, premedication, behavior guidance, radiographic techniques, pulp therapy, restorative dentistry, eruption of the primary and permanent teeth, space maintenance and arch analysis, correction of minor irregularities in occlusion, limited tooth movement, trauma, gingivitis and periodontal disease, oral pathological conditions in children, dental problems of the handicapped child, special dental problems of the adolescent, and hospital dentistry. Credit 2 (28-0).

202 PDCH - Pediatric Dentistry Lab. This series of lectures and exercises is designed to develop proficiency in the performance of basic periodontic procedures, such as amalgam alloy restorations, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers and the making and trimming of diagnostic casts. Credit 1 (0-28).

302 PDCH - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. In a clinical setting, experience is gained in the treatment of the child’s dental needs in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, amalgam alloys, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers, and limited tooth movement. Credit 2 (0-96).

402 PDCH - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. This course is a continuation of PEDI 302. Credit 2 (0-96).

103 PDCH - Human Values & Personal Ethics. This course introduces dental students to the philosophical basis for ethical principles and reasoning which enables them to identify and resolve moral issues as dental students. Furthermore, an attempt is made to increase the moral sensitivity in students so that they are able to better cope with moral problems, thereby maximizing good behavior and minimizing bad behavior. The students are able to develop an understanding of the ethical behavior and standards of proper conduct for entry into the dental profession. Credit (1P/F) (5-0).

401 PDCH - Practice Implementation & Management. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the methodology of locating, establishing, and managing a dental practice in the most productive manner. Consultants from the various subject areas lecture in their areas of expertise. Credit 2 (30-0).

403 PDCH Community Dentistry. This course provides dental students with some knowledge of dentistry’s function in the delivery of total health care and in society at large. Lecturers represent several disciplines with dental health care including clinical specialties, the State Health Department, and organized dentistry. Topic areas in the course include: The Consumer and Health Care, The Dental Health Care Delivery System, Peer Review, the Public Practice of Dentistry, Continuing Education, and Career Choices in Dentistry. Credit 1 (18-0).

405 PDCH - Applied Practice Management. The Applied Practice Management (APM) course was developed to assure that every UTCoD graduate has been exposed to the “clinical” application of practice management principles and techniques. It is designed to follow the basic Practice Implementation and Management course and is scheduled to coincide with an awakening perception of relevancy as the senior student begins to fully recognize the importance of practice management skills. APM consists of four parts: an orientation describing course policies and faculty expectations; two half-day rotations in private dental offices to observe practice management skills being applied in “real life”; a follow-up seminar to share observations; and a full-day continuing education type program exposing students to a nationally known practice management speaker (Bowyer Lectureship). Credit (1P/F) (3-8).

407 PDCH - Dental Jurisprudence. This course is a study of the laws pertaining to the practice of dentistry in Tennessee and elsewhere. The legal aspects of the doctor patient relationship, contracts, and practice agreements are emphasized. Credit 1 (13-2).

Department of Periodontology

203 PERI - Clinical Periodontology. This introductory course introduces students to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis as well as the relative importance of local and systemic factors in the etiology of the periodontal lesion. Information is given regarding the histopathology, epidemiology, classification, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases. Lectures and laboratory exercises are used to teach the concepts of periodontal instrumentation. A clinic clerkship follows that is designed to introduce students to the clinical procedures required in the management of the periodontal patient. Each student will perform a complete periodontal examination on a classmate, followed by scaling and polishing and disease control evaluation. Students will gain experience in infection control, patient health assessment, clinical periodontal examination, data recording, treatment planning, initial periodontal treatment, and the evaluation of the results of this treatment. Thus, this course serves to prepare students to meet the basic periodontal needs of their patients. Credit 3 (39-23).

301 PERI - Basic Periodontal Surgery. This course is designed to provide the students with the necessary understanding of the principles and techniques of basic periodontal surgery procedures that he/she will perform in the clinic and to introduce the more complicated procedures that the student will observe being performed. Through lectures, and the use of various audiovisual aids, the potentials of periodontal surgery in the rehabilitation of the periodontally diseased mouth are explored. Emphasis is placed on recognizing indications for, and limitations to, periodontal surgery, as well as the ability to accurately evaluate the results of treated cases. Credit 2 (26-0).

302 PERI - Periodontics Clinic. Practical application of previously presented didactic material is accomplished by students providing their assigned patients with appropriate treatment. A detailed periodontal examination of each patient is accomplished with the development of an appropriate treatment plan. The student gains experience in treating a variety of periodontal disease conditions by completing required treatment of several cases under the supervision of faculty. Credit 3 (0-115).

303 PERI - Special Problems in Periodontal Therapy. The objective of this lecture course is to familiarize the dental student with special periodontal problems exclusive of gingivitis and periodontitis. Emphasis is placed on etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis, treatment and preventive procedures. The topics that are covered include: Diagnosis of Juvenile Periodontitis (Periodontosis), Hyperplastic and Desquamative Changes in the Periodontium, Periodontal and Gingival Disease in Childhood, Diagnosis of Acute Periodontal Conditions; ANUG and Pericoronitis, the Periodontal Abscess, Perio-Ortho Interrelationship, Role of Dental Hygienist in the Dental Office, Root Sensitivity and Desensitizing Agents, Periodontal Splinting and the Perio-Endo Lesion. Credit 1 (18-0).

401 PERI - Advanced Periodontology. Advanced periodontology is a lecture course presented to fourth year dental students. The general objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the most current developments in important areas of periodontology. Topics to be discussed include advances in understanding the microbial etiology of periodontal diseases, use of topical antiplaque and anticalculus agents, regenerative procedures in periodontal therapy, recent advances in mucogingival surgery, management of furcation invasion, restorative procedures related to periodontics, longitudinal studies of periodontal therapy and new aspects of non-surgical therapy. Prerequisites: PERI 103, 201, 301, 303 or equivalents. Credit 1 (10-0).

113 REST - Biomaterials. A basic course in the study of dental materials that includes physical, chemical and mechanical properties and the interaction of basic materials with the biological system. A laboratory is included to illustrate both properties and manipulation of dental materials. Credit 2 (22-2).

401 REST - Advanced Biomaterials. This course is an update and review of dental materials. Emphasis is placed on new developments along with their practical applications to dentistry. Credit 1 (11-0).

General Dentistry - Clinical Didactic Courses

230 REST - Basic Life Support (CPR). This cardiopulmonary resuscitation course is designed to certify the student in basic life support by the American Heart Association standards. Certification in Basic Life Support is required for the student to continue clinical treatment of patients. Credit (1P/F) (1-3).

232 REST - Introduction to Clinical Dentistry (Clinic). This course blocks students in the clinic during the Winter-Spring Semester of the second year. It will enable each student, at a minimum, to enter the D-3 year with multiple experiences in clinic protocol, infection control protocol, patient record-keeping protocol, and face-to-face interactions with patients. It is further expected that each student will perform diagnostic procedures, pain control procedures, patient education, and selected patient treatment procedures, including experiences as primary operator in the presence of the D-4 student and under the supervision of the attending faculty. Correspondingly, for those procedures that the D-2 is not preclinically prepared to undertake, the student will gain valuable experience assisting or observing the D-4 student. Credit (1P/F) (3-56).

213 REST - Operative Composite Resin (CR Lecture). This course is designed to provide the student with information about tooth-colored restorative therapy (i.e., composite resins, glass ionomers, and supporting materierals). The selected clinical vignettes demonstrate case selection and management of the dentition using Class II, III, IV, V, preventive resin restoration (PRR) , and direct veneer restoration procedures and techniques. Credit 1 (13-0).

214 REST - Operative Composite Resin (CR Lab). This course consists of toothcolored restorative laboratory projects. The projects will be taught in a step-bystep format for preparation design and placement (insertivng, contouring, finishing, and contouring) of conservative tooth-colored restoratives (i.e., composity resin, glass ionomer, and supporting materials). The procedures to be taught in the laboratory are:

(1) sealants, (2) PRR, (3) Class II, III, IV, V preparation designs and placement of composite resin material, (4) Class preparation design and placement of glass ionomer material, (5) direct composite veneers, (6) management of root caries, (7) detection and management of caries, and (8) resin bonding exercises. Class lab exercises will be done on natual teeth mounted in stone. All practical exercises will be done on plastic teeth mounted in stone. Credit 1 (0-21).

301 REST Dental Auxiliary Utilization. This is a course introducing the student to efficiency techniques in the practice of dentistry involving the utilization of dental auxiliaries. Credit 1 (13-0).

302 REST - DAU Clinic. Credit is given for application of the principles of Dental Auxiliary Utilization in the clinical setting. Students deliver a limited scope of dental services while learning to use trained chair side dental assistants effectively and efficiently. Credit (1P/F) (0-20)

315 REST - Esthetic Dentistry (Lecture). A lecture course designed for third year students to gain basic background knowledge in the biologic, mechanical and esthetics principles necessary to plan, prepare, fabricate, and deliever anterior and posterior esthetic restorations and to apply this background knowledge to the treatment of patients. Credit 1 (16-0).

316 REST - Esthetic Dentistry (Lab). This is the companion course to Esthetic Dentistry (Lecture) - REST 315. This is a laboratory course designed for third year students to apply the technical procedures necessary to fabricate various types of esthetic restorations, both direct and indirect using the most advanced materials and equipment. Credit 1 (0-39).

108 REST - Fixed Prosthodontics (Lab). This course is offered to provide the student with actual laboratory experiences in the techniques of preparation of teeth for cast restorations and all the necessary steps in the fabrication of castings for the restoration of form and function. In addition, the adjustment of castings to compatibility with the oral environment, the finishing and polishing of the castings, and the cementation of the castings is taught. Finally the development of provisional restorations is taught. All of these experiences are taught through the student actually performing the exercises. Credit 1 (0-48).

109 REST - Fundamentals of Dental Occlusion (Lecture). The Fundamentals of Occlusion courses are presented in two closely related segments, lecture and laboratory. The lecture course is designed to familiarize the student with the effects of the muscles of mastication, associated musculature, osseous structures, and neuromuscular physiology of mandibular movements, basic rotational axes of the mandible and occlusion of the dentition. The course also introduces impression making techniques and the construction of anatomically mounted casts in a two dimensional semi-adjustable articulator. Trauma related to occlusion and the effect on supporting structures and occlusal analyses are emphasized. Furthermore, the course provides the student with knowledge of the cusp fossa and the cusp marginal ridge concepts of occlusion utilizing the wax additive technique. Instruction in reconstructing occlusions is taught in order to prepare the student for clinical application. Credit 2 (30-0).

110 REST - Fundamentals of Dental Occlusion (Lab). The laboratory course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in making alginate impressions, pouring casts, making a facebow transfer, determining centric and interocclusal records. Additional experiences include mounting casts in a two dimensional semi-adjustable articulator, setting an articulator via lateral interocclusal records and occlusal analysis of mounted casts. Prepared casts for waxing exercises are mounted in an articulator, an occlusion is planned, custom incisal stop table constructed, and an occlusion is developed in a sequential manner utilizing the cusp fossa concept of occlusion. During the waxing exercise on the casts, emphasis is placed on centric interocclusal contacts and relations in eccentric mandibular movements. These laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with skills in developing occlusions with accuracy and efficiency. Credit 1 (0-59).

115 REST - Tooth Preparation. A practice course in Restorative Dentistry, this course provides an initial experience that presents and trains students to perform simulated clinical procedures in Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics as well as training of motor skills and cognitive skills. Additionally, ergonomics will be emphasized. Credit (2P/F) (18-24)

205 REST - Fixed Prosthodontics Technique (Lecture). This course is offered in lecture format presenting the theories and techniques associated with fixed prosthodontics. Specifically addressed are the restoration of individual teeth with cast restorations and the replacement of missing teeth with fixed partial dentures. Emphasis is placed on patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning for fixed prosthodontics. The student is taught the art of tooth preparation for intracoronal and extracoronal restoration of a single tooth or multiple teeth as abutments for fixed partial dentures (both anterior and posterior). Techniques of impression making, impression pouring, master cast preparation, interim prostheses, waxing of crowns, retainers and pontics for fixed partial dentures, investing and casting procedures, use of ceramo metal are also covered. Lectures are given on esthetic veneers including indications, application, curing or firing, polishing or glazing and characterization. Techniques of positional registration for soldering are presented. The trial seating of cast restorations, adjustments as well as finishing and polishing of metal restorations are reviewed. Cementation of restorations with proper cement selection and manipulation is part of the course. The reconstruction of teeth with gross lesions prior to preparation for case restorations including cast post and cores is presented. Credit 3 (41-0).

309 REST -Advanced Prosthodontics. A presentation of advanced theories, principles, and techniques in Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Credit 1 (19-0).

311 REST - Oral Implantology. Provides an introduction to dental implantology for the predoctoral student. Oral implantology provides a viable modality for effective treatment planning and delivery of quality oral health care. Knowledge of variations in types and purposes of oral implants is essential in the current practice of dentistry. Placement and restoration of oral implants must conform to acceptable anatomic and physiologic parameters as well as esthetic values of the oral functional systems. The purpose of the course is to supply the dental student with information that will enable him/her to diagnose and plan treatment for dental patients with appropriate dental implants as a foundation to establishment of occlusal harmony; to introduce the student to the biologic interrelationships essential to successful placement of dental implants within a functional system; to clarify for the student the technical complexities in the patient treatment involving implants. Credit 1 (17-0).

313 REST - Management of TMD. This course provides an introduction and review of the complexities of TMD and Orofacial pain. The course will offer an approach in teh examination, treatment and management of this multifaceted disorder. Credit 1 (19-3).

406 REST - Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic. In the Senior Year the student is encouraged to become involved in increasingly more complex cases as knowledge and skills evolve into comprehensive patient care. The skilled student who demonstrates interest is encouraged to accomplish a complete occlusal reconstruction involving extensive prosthodontic therapy. Credit 5 (0-210).

407 REST - Principles of Prosthodontics Practice. This course is a compilation of clinically-relevant techniques and procedures in Prosthetic Dentistry. The intent of this course is to review principles and correlate theory into practice after the students have had clinical experience in Prosthodontics. This course will present and review concepts, clinical procedures and problem solving using prosthodontic principles. Critical thinking and case-based learning will be emphasized. It also serves as a critical thinking exercise in preparation Part II of the National Board Dental Examination. Credit (1P/F) (0-9).

310 REST & 408 REST - Removable Prosthodontics Clinics. Clinical experience is gained in the department by treatment of completely and partially edentulous patients. Credit 3D 4 (0-185); Credit 4D 5 (0-215).

Program Description

Entering students (clinical) will be expected to demonstrate a high level of interest and commitment to learning. This will be evidenced by attitude toward assigned tasks, concern for the patient’s interest and well-being, time commitment to clinical care of patients, receptivity to instruction, and willingness to do more than the minimum. All clinical performance related to patient care must be rated clinically acceptable (C or better grade).

For Graduation:

Elective Program

The Elective Program offers students the opportunity to explore subject areas relative to the practice of dentistry in conjunction with the core curriculum. The program is strictly voluntary, scheduled for semester enrollment primarily in the junior and senior years. Although the students do not receive credit hours, the course director verifies participation in the specific elective course for official posting on the student’s transcript.

The listing of elective courses may vary yearly as the result of the students’ participation, introduction of new topics of interest, and the need for review of the dental sciences.

ELEC 501 - Dental Photography Elective. Students are introduced to dental photography and the selection of appropriate camera equipment in a seminar setting where intraoral equipment will be available for inspection. Students may choose to attend only the introductory seminar or they may pursue additional experience in intraoral photography under the guidance of the course faculty using camera equipment provided by the school (or their own equipment, if they would like to adapt it to intraoral use utilizing course information and faculty help).

ELEC 504 - Student Research Fellowship Award. This course is designed to expose research-oriented students to the experience of writing a competitive research proposal, including the formulation of research hypotheses, specific objective, and experimental rationale and design. Students will gain hands-on research experience by participating in on-going research activities in the basic sciences or clinical dentistry. The research projects will be targeted to provide increased understanding of the basic mechanisms of oral diseases in order to prepare the student to provide optimum oral health care and management.

ELEC 505 - Summer-Fall Research Elective. This course will involve two projects. The first will look at the different ways an etch enamel surface can be damaged prior to placing a sealant or composite resin. Extracted human teeth will be used for this experiment. The etched enamel surface will be deliberately damaged than viewed under scanning electron microcopy. The other project will be an attempt to determine the fate of the artery, vein and nerve innovating a primary tooth once root resorption has begun. Monkey jaws will be utilized. Sections will be made beginning as the vessels and nerves exits from the interior trunk and followed until these structures enter the apical foramen. There will be an attempt to determine when there is no longer innovation and vascularity to these primary teeth. Additionally, an attempt will be made to determine if these anatomical structures are lying loose within the bone or if they are in a sheath once the root of the primary root has begun to resorb.

ELEC 506 - Passive Endodontics. Ultrasonic and sonic instrumentation along with warm lateral condensation will be taught. Laboratory and clinical time will give the student valuable “hands on” experience. Additional topics will be discussed, if requested by the students. Students will be allowed to use the techniques in the Endodontics Clinic after completion of the lecture and lab sessions. Student may work on one patient in a monitored clinic scheduled by student at the convenience of faculty and student.

ELEC 515 - Elective Periodontal Surgery. This course is designed to expand the knowledge of selected students in the field of Periodontology by assigning reading material, discussion in seminar sessions and clinical activities. Each participant will be required to perform at least two different periodontal surgeries and the necessary postoperative procedures. All clinical procedures performed in this course will be credited towards the requirements in perio for the Junior year. Attendance in the course is mandatory except when other blocks are assigned. Students must inform the course director if they have any conflict.

ELEC 516- Clinical Applications of Dental Implants. This experience will be structured to provide an introduction to the clinical domain of oral implants. The objective of this course is to introduce the novice to the patient care and laboratory aspects of dental implant restorations with particular emphasis on treatment planning and case analysis.

ELEC 517 - Special Consideration in Removable Partial Prosthodontics. An elective course in prosthodontics that presents concepts, clinical procedures and solutions to problem areas in removable partial prosthodontics. Special considerations in treatment of the removable partial denture patient. (1) Review of the essentials in RPD design;

(2) Alternate RPD design and treatment planning of the patient who presents with usual clinical findings; (3) RPD design and treatment planning for the patient who presents with unusual clinical findings; and (4) Review of clinical patient treatments demonstrating usual and unusual presentations.

ELEC 518 - UT Endodontic Research Group. The major purpose of this course is to officially recognize and organize a process that is already occurring. The purpose of the group shall be to promote faculty/student research within the division of Endodontics and to assure that proposed and current research are progressing toward completion in a timely manner. This includes the assurance that all projects have adequate resources. Credit for this elective will be issued upon completion of the student project.

ELEC 519 - Comprehensive Implant Dentistry. The course will consist of didactic and laboratory sessions in which participating students will learn the history, implant biomaterials, treatment planning, surgical placement, ridge augmentation and implant restoration of fixed and removal prosthetic appliances. Students will have the opportunity to surgically place implants in patients who are approved by the course instructor. If surgical procedures are performed within time allowances, students will uncover and restore implants that they have placed.

Fall Semester

DSCI 659 - Radiology and Cephalometrics

ORTH 655 - Clinical Specialty Seminars I

ORTH 786 - Scientific Writing: Thesis

ORTH 840 - Special Topics

ORTH 857 - TMD and Occlusal Concepts

ORTH 858 - Orthodontic History and Ethics

BIOE 811 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I

SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM

DSCI 705 - Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

DSCI 717 - Orthodontics-Periodontics Seminar

ORTH 762 - Biomaterials for Orthodontics

ORTH 767 - Clinical Specialty Seminars III

ORTH 785 - Scientific Writing: Thesis Protocol

ORTH 768 - Clinical Specialty Seminars IV

ORTH 786 - Scientific Writing: Thesis

LBC 711 - Effective Oral Communication Skills

THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM

ORTH 867- Clinical Specialty Seminars V

ORTH 868 - Clinical Specialty Seminars VI

ORTH 888 - Scientific Writing: The Journal Article

DSCI 659 - Radiology and Cephalometrics. The course provides a thorough understanding of craniofacial radiographic techniques with emphasis on cephalometric roentgenography. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of radiographs, radiation hygiene, radiographic evidence of pathology, and cephalometric techniques to assure proficiency in technical skills and in interpretation as needed for diagnostic procedures. This course consists of lecture and laboratory instruction.

ORTH 655 - Clinical Specialty Seminars I. This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

DSCI 653 - Human Growth and Development. This course provides an overview of the events of human growth and the analytic approaches used to study growth, particularly from birth to adulthood. Discussions center around the nature of growth, mechanisms of growth, general body development, and genetic and environmental influences on growth. Emphasis is given to the head and neck region. First half of semester.

ORTH 667 - Clinical Specialty Seminars II. This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 755 - Craniofacial Growth. Topics in growth malformations and dysplasias are presented. The etiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, and orthodontic treatment of comparatively common pharyngeal arch syndromes and sequences are described, with extended discussion of cleft lip and palate. Second half of semester.

ORTH 785 - Scientific Writing: Thesis Protocol. The theory and practice of preparing a sound protocol preparatory to thesis-level research is discussed in detail. Various research designs are discussed. Additionally, style and content of a grant proposal are reviewed.

ORTH 789 - Independent Research. This course encompasses the activities necessary to conduct an original research project pertinent to the general field of craniofacial biology or the specific discipline of orthodontics. It involves the development of a problem, the writing of a formal research proposal including a full literature review, statement of material and methods, and the execution of the research and appropriate analysis and interpretation of data. Second half of semester.

ORTH 856 - Craniofacial Anomalies. The orthodontic graduate student must be trained to deal with and to competently treat patients who present with various skeletal and dental anomalies. This course’s purpose is to cover the literature on the various syndromes and developmental anomalies that affect the teeth and the face. Visiting lecturers from across the spectrum of healthcare delivery address the class and explain the intricacies of dealing with these problems from the perspective of their respective specialty.

DSCI 705 - Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. A course on pathology of the jaws and contiguous soft tissues and their relationship to systemic disease. Special emphasis is placed on developing a logical approach to clinical, roentgenographic, and histopathologic diagnosis; the relationships between local and systemic disease; and consideration for appropriate treatment. July and August.

DSCI 800 - Thesis. Upon achieving candidate status, this course must be elected. The preparation of the thesis is finalized, the results presented, and the oral defense is conducted under this course number.

ORTH 867 - Clinical Specialty Seminars V. This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 868 - Clinical Specialty Seminars VI. This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 888 - Scientific Writing: The Journal Article. Students receive instruction on writing a research article and preparing the manuscript for submission to a professional journal. Topics consist of essential tools for scientific writing, the structural components of a journal article, writing techniques, design of tables and illustrations, critical and editorial scrutiny of the manuscript, and the journal publishing process. The completed, publishable manuscript becomes an appendix to the student’s thesis. Prerequisite: possession of a recently completed research project conducted in-residence (i.e., the graduate student’s thesis) judged by the supervising faculty member to be worthy of publication.

Certification Program in Pediatric Dentistry

The College of Dentistry, department of pediatric dentistry offers a postdoctoral program in pediatric dentistry designed to meet the needs of practitioners who wish to specialize in the practice of dentistry for children. The course extends over 24 months of postdoctoral study in advanced techniques and clinical procedures. Continuous full-time attendance is a requisite of the course that leads to a Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry. Successful completion of the program renders the student educationally qualified for specialty examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. On completion of an optional third year and fulfillment of the thesis requirement, students can receive the Master of Dental Science degree (M.D.S.).

The National Resident Match Program is utilized in the selection of residents.

The curriculum for this course of study includes head and neck anatomy, dental pediatrics, cephalometrics, growth and development, genetics, biostatistics, embryology and histology, child behavior management, oral pathology, pediatrics, experimental design, dental materials, pharmacology, nutrition, microbiology and immunology, pediatric dental laboratory techniques, and clinical pediatric dentistry. The student also receives training in the treatment of non-ambulatory patients under general anesthesia at Crittendon Memorial Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. A one-month rotation in general anesthesia, pediatric medicine and 24 months on call in the emergency room, on a rotation basis, is also required. Each student must complete a research project and paper, suitable for publication, during the 24 months in the program.

The clinical setting of the program is located in Crittendon Memorial Hospital, with additional clinical assignments in the College of Dentistry, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Students take part in many activities at all locations and are expected to enter all phases of these assignments. Six students are selected for matriculation each July 1st. Postdoctoral students pursuing the Masters Degree receive a tuition waver.

A Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry will be awarded on the satisfactory completion of the 24 months of study.

FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM

DSCI 659 - Radiology and Cephalometrics

DSCI 713 - Microbiology and Immunology

DSCI 705 - Advanced Oral Pathology

Summer/Fall Semester

PEDI 850 - Thesis I

DSCI 602 - Oral Embryology and Histology

PEDI 622 - Dental Pediatrics II. The course entails discussions pertaining to the emotional, cognitive, language, and social changes in the maturing child. The concepts of interceptive guidance and orthodontics are introduced. Theory regarding nonpharmacologic behavior management is presented.

PEDI 622 - Dental Pediatrics III. The course entails discussions pertaining to genetics, physically and mentally disabled patient and/or associated craniofacial syndromes. Indications and preparation for pharmacologic behavior management is introduced.

PEDI 622 - Dental Pediatrics IV. Recognition of infection, differential diagnosis for disease and treatment of infectious diseases, pediatric dental techniques and appliances for physical tissue destruction, and nutrition are presented.

DSCI 659 - Radiology and Cephalometrics. This course provides a thorough understanding of craniofacial radiographic techniques with emphasis on cephalometric roentgenography. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of x-rays, radiation hygiene, pathology and cephalometric techniques to assure proficiency in technical skills and in interpretation as needed for diagnostic procedures. This course includes both lecture and laboratory instruction.

PEDI 646, 647, 746, and 747 - Literature Review I, II, III, IV. The literature review is designed to keep the postdoctoral student familiar with the current scientific literature as well as to prepare the individuals for board certification. Topics that are addressed include physical, psychological and social child development, behavior management, infant oral health, oral prevention of disease and trauma, histophysiology of pulp and oral disease, pain and anxiety control, dental materials, management of the developing dentition, management of the medically compromised patient, trauma, and medical ethics.

PEDI 648, 649, 748 and 749 - Case Analysis and Presentations I, II, III and IV. The student presents patient clinical examination records, models, radiographs and other diagnostic aids utilized to form a diagnosis and treatment plan. The diagnosis and treatment plan is presented to faculty and colleagues for critical review and analysis. Pediatric dental laboratory techniques and clinical dentistry are introduced to the postgraduate student.

PEDI 635 - Pediatric Dental Research I. The student is required to complete a research project in the field of pediatric dentistry and write a publishable research paper prior to program graduation. This course teaches the theory and practice of investigative research studies including methods for designing experiments, evaluating experimental data and writing a research proposal.

First Year Curriculum

OMSU 600 - Head and Neck Anatomy (927 Anat) OMSU 601 - Oral Pathology OMSU 618 - Orthognathic Case Evaluation/Conference OMSU 620 - Internal Medicine Rotation OMSU 623 - Physical Diagnosis OMSU 624 - Radiography OMSU 625 - Outpatient Clinic OMSU 626 - V.A. Rotation OMSU 627 - Dental School Clinic OMSU 628 - Grand Rounds OMSU 629 - Literature Review Seminar OMSU 632 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Rotation OMSU 631 - General Oral Surgery Conference OMSU 603 - Biostatistics OMSU 604 - Experimental Design

Second Year Curriculum

OMSU 701 - Oral Pathology OMSU 718 - Orthognathic Case Evaluation/Conference OMSU 721 - Trauma Center Rotation OMSU 724 - Radiography OMSU 725 - Outpatient Clinic OMSU 727 - Dental School Clinic OMSU 728 - Grand Rounds OMSU 729 - Literature Review Seminar OMSU 731 - General Oral Surgery Conference OMSU 732 - General Anesthesia Rotation

Third Year Curriculum

OMSU 801 - Oral Pathology OMSU 818 - Orthognathic Case Evaluation/Conference OMSU 824 - Radiography OMSU 825 - Outpatient Clinic OMSU 827 - Dental School Clinic OMSU 828 - Grand Rounds OMSU 829 - Literature Review Seminar OMSU 831 - General Oral Surgery Conference OMSU 850 - Otolaryngology Rotation

Fourth Year Curriculum

OMSU 901 - Oral Pathology

OMSU 924 - Radiography

OMSU 925 - Outpatient Clinic

OMSU 927 - Dental School Clinic

OMSU 928 - Grand Rounds

Course Descriptions

OMSU 721 - Trauma Center/Surgery Rotation. This four-month rotation is included in the second year curriculum. A well equipped Level I trauma center exists within the Regional Medical Center. Rotation through this facility follows the anesthesia rotation. Triage and initial management of the acutely injured patient are emphasized. Additionally, surgical and postoperative management of the patient with multiple systems injury is a portion of this rotation. Resident and teaching staff trauma surgeons provide supervision.

OMSU 623 - Physical Diagnosis. This course is taken with medical students during the fall and winter terms. It is an ongoing course of approximately 4 hours weekly and of 6 months duration. Lectures and patient evaluation on hospital wards are the methods of presentation.

OMSU 624, 724, 824, 924 - Radiography. Technological proficiency and interpretation of extra-oral radiographic procedures of the head and its temporomandibular joint as they relate to oral surgery are the goals of this course. Special intra-oral techniques are also presented. Slides and lecture format with actual resident participation are utilized.

OMSU 625, 725, 825, 925 - Outpatient Clinic. The resident is assigned to the outpatient clinic of the Regional Medical Center where his duties include patient workup for in-hospital procedures, postoperative follow-up of in-house cases done in the major operating room suite, exodontia, management of infection, and minor oral surgery procedures. By daily and weekend rotation the emergency room is covered 24 hours a day.

OMSU 626 - V.A. Rotation. This is a rotation of six months duration during the first year of residency training. Office-type surgical procedures are practiced in a clinical setting. Additionally, the resident is introduced to operating room protocol and practice.

OMSU 627,727, 827, 927 - Dental School Clinic. The resident is assigned to the dental school graduate oral surgery clinic at various times where advanced experience is gained in impaction surgery and office-type procedures in the order of alveoloplasty, cyst, and minor tumor removal.

OMSU 628, 728, 828, 928 - Grand Rounds. The resident meets this two-hour biweekly and one hour daily presentation of current cases under treatment in the hospital, while assigned to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. Included with pre-surgical evaluation, bedside exam, and postoperative progress is long-term follow-up and recall of patients.

OMSU 629, 729, 829, 929 - Literature Review Seminar. This two-hour per month seminar extends through all eight terms. Periodically, each member of the house staff is responsible for a topic and its review in the literature commensurate with level of training. Experience in evaluation of written material and verbal presentation before a group is the purpose of this seminar.

First Year Curriculum

DSCI 600 - Head and Neck Anatomy (927 Anat)

DSCI 602 - Embryology and Histology

DSCI 603 - Biostatistics

PERI 604 - Experimental Design

DSCI 609 - Pharmacology

DSCI 610 - Graduate Oral Biology

PERI 611 - Hospital Dentistry

PERI 613 - Microbiology and Immunology

PERI 614/615 - Research in Periodontal Pathobiology

PERI 621 - Introduction to Periodontal Pathobiology

PERI 622 - Lectures in Periodontal Surgery

PERI 625 - Case Presentation Seminar (UT)

PERI 626 - Clinical Periodontics (UT)

PERI 629 - Treatment Planning Seminar (V.A.)

PERI 632 - Clinical Periodontics (V.A.)

PERI 635 - Sedation in the Periodontal Office

PERI 641/642 - Topical Literature Review of Periodontology Seminar

PERI 643/644 - Review of Current Periodontal Literature Seminar

Second Year Curriculum

PERI 736 - Implantology

Third Year Curriculum

DSCI 800 - Thesis

PERI 838 - Practice Management

Course Descriptions

DSCI 610 - Graduate Oral Biology. This course provides the graduate dental student with an expanded knowlee of physiological and biochemical principles in and about oral function. Topics are selected to develop an awareness of the oral environment as an integral part of a whole unit of function. Lectures are concerned with respiration, speech, deglutition, mastication, neurophysiology, bone and joint physiology and kinesiology particularly with regard to oral applications.

PERI 611 - Hospital Dentistry. This ten-hour course is designed to orient the student to situations and conditions encountered in hospital patients and procedures necessary to safely evaluate and treat this population on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Procedural topics include consent, consultation, physician’s orders, admission, pre-operative, postoperative and discharge notes. Medically related topics include: hemostasis and coagulation, radiation therapy of the head and neck, medical management of patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, liver disease, interpretation of laboratory tests, odontogenic infections, and management of dental emergencies.

PERI 613 - Microbiology and Immunology. The ten hour seminar is conducted with the assistance of basic science faculty members with expertise in the areas of microbiology, allergy and immunology. Included are lectures on classification, morphology, Gram staining, attachment, structure, culture, metabolism, identification and colonization of microorganisms, periodontopathic bacteria, bacterial metabolism, virulence factors and attachment mechanisms. Host defense presentations include lectures on ‘T’ and ‘B’ cells, antigens, mitogens, antibody-mediated reactions, humoral and cell mediated interactions, cytokines, laboratory immunologic assays and their clinical significance.

PERI 614/615, 714/715, 814/815 - Research in Periodontal Pathobiology. This course will provide each resident with the opportunity to engage in periodontal research. It may include both clinical and laboratory research, with the emphasis in one or the other research areas. Each resident will be assigned a research mentor who is trained and experienced in research methodologies and writing of scientific papers. Instruction will be given by appropriate faculty members on an individualized basis. Resident activities will include research of relevant literature, writing of appropriate literature reviews, hands on research, gathering and analysis of data, interpretation of results, drawing conclusions and writing papers appropriate for publication. The course will integrated with the remainder of the curriculum throughout the 36 month duration of the program.

PERI 621 - Introduction to Periodontal Pathobiology. This is an overview of periodontics in a combination textbook-literature-lecture seminar format. Subject areas covered include periodontal anatomy and histology, etiology and histopathology or periodontal diseases. Clinically related seminars include examination, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning for the patient with periodontal disease. A variety of approaches to treatment, as well as the importance of supportive therapy for the treated patient, is emphasized. Appropriate reading material from standard textbooks and the periodontal literature is assigned for each seminar period.

PERI 641/642, 741/742 - Topical Literature Review of Periodontology Seminar.

This seminar is conducted weekly throughout the first two years of the residency program under the direction of the postgraduate periodontics staff. The purpose of this seminar is exposure to classic and current concepts in various subject areas, as well as written and verbal evaluation of the literature reviewed.

PERI 643/644, 743/744, 843/844 - Review of Current Periodontal Literature Seminar. This seminar is conducted weekly throughout the three year residency period. Four of the major journals devoted to periodontics are reviewed selectively. Selected articles are also reviewed from other major journals. The purpose of this seminar is to provide experience in reading, abstracting and evaluating the most recently published ideas and concepts in the field of periodontics.

DSCI 705 - Advanced Oral Pathology. This is a study of lesions and diseases of the jaws and contiguous soft tissue and consists of a presentation of facts and concepts regarding diseases of the oral cavity and the relationships existing between local and systemic disease with consideration for appropriate treatment.

DSCI 717 - Periodontic - Orthodontic Seminar. This seminar is conducted weekly during one semester of the three year residency by members of the Orthodontics and Periodontics faculties. Included are lectures on the interrelationships of orthodontic and periodontic approaches to common treatment situations. Selected literature of common interest to the students of Orthodontics and Periodontics is reviewed. Residents present cases for diagnosis and treatment planning as well as cases treated in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage greater interaction and understanding between orthodontist and periodontist, including the identification of patients to be treated jointly by residents in orthodontics and periodontics.

PERI 727 - General Anesthesia Rotation (V.A.). This is a variable rotation period during which the resident gains experience in intravenous sedation and general anesthesia for all types of operations performed by general surgery. Supervision is by staff anesthesiologists. Didactic presentations by the anesthesiology staff include medicine, technology, pharmacy, physiology and physical diagnosis.

PERI 730 - Clinical Pharmacology Review (V.A.). This series of six lectures is conducted annually by the Veterans Administration Pharmacology Staff, and is designed to provide a practical working knowlee of pharmacology. Specific objectives are to enable the resident to evaluate patients with medical problems in order to avoid potential drug-drug and drug-disease interactions. Topic areas include: (l) antibiotic prophylaxis,

(2)

pain medications, (3) anti-anxiety agents, (4) local anesthetics, (5) general anesthetics,

(6)

cardiovascular drugs, and (7) side effects of drugs in the oral cavity. 174

First Year Curriculum

PROS 660 - Seminars in Prosthodontics

PROS 666 - Clinical Prosthodontics

PROS 673 - Interdisciplinary Seminar and Clinical Pharmacology

PROS 677 - Dental Team

PROS 710 - Prosthodontic Literature Seminar

PROS 711 - Contemporary Evidence-Based Journal Club

PROS 800 - Thesis

PERI 604 - Experimental Design and Research Methods DSCI 600 - Head and Neck Anatomy

DSCI 601 - Graduate Oral Biology

DSCI 603 - Biostatistics

Second Year Curriculum

PROS 777 - Dental Team

PROS 800 - Thesis

PERI 736 - Implantology

Third Year Curriculum

PROS 800 - Thesis

PROS 893 - Teaching Clerkship

Course Descriptions

PROS 673, 773, 873 - Interdisciplinary Seminar and Clinical Pharmacology (VAMC). Residents of the various dental specialties conduct this seminar course. Included are lectures on the interrelationship of the specialties and approaches to common treatment situations. Selected literature of common interest to the involved specialties presented and reviewed. Residents present cases for diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as those treated in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage greater interaction between specialists, better understanding of factors associated with complex dental treatment, and identification of patients who may benefit from an interdisciplinary therapeutic approach.

PROS 677, 777 - Dental Team (VAMC - Hospital Dentistry). This course is designed to orient students to situations and conditions encountered in hospital patients and procedures necessary to safely evaluate and treat this population on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Procedural topics include consent, consultation, physician’s orders, admission, pre-operative notes, post-operative notes, and discharge notes. Medically related topics include hemostasis and coagulation, radiation therapy of the head and neck, medical management of patient that have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, liver disease, interpretation of laboratory test results, odontogenic infections, and the management of dental emergencies.

PROS 710 - Prosthodontic Literature Seminar. This weekly seminar provides exposure to historically relevant, scientific literature in various subject areas associated with prosthodontics and related sciences. Periodic and critical abstracting of this literature is accomplished by seminar attendees in order to maintain a database of condensed, topic-oriented summaries. Students in the Advanced Prosthodontic Program participate in this seminar each semester of their three-year residency. Twenty-four broad topics pertinent to prosthodontics are covered on a rotational basis over a three-year period. Eight topics are covered during each year of the students’ three-year residency program. Seminars are lead by the director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program. Other members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center faculty are invited to participate when their expertise with regard to the seminar topic is considered beneficial to the learning experience.

PROS 711 - Contemporary Evidence-Based Journal Club. Ongoing review of current, pertinent, professional literature is fundamental to the successful practice of prosthodontics. For postdoctoral students, knowlee of current professional literature is essential to developing theoretical and practical patient management skills. The assessment of current literature for its evidence-based value is critical. Journal Club provides a mechanism for surveying major dental periodicals to identify important articles, reviewing those articles, and discussing each article in an open seminar format. Seminars are held twice each week for one hour throughout the three-year program. This schedule is necessary to stay abreast of the ever-expanding volume of prosthodontic literature.

DSCI 602 - Oral Embryology and Histology. This course involves a study of the embryogenesis of tissues, organs, and structures of the craniofacial region. This includes the developmental history of the facial region, derivatives of the pharyngeal arches, the chondrocranium and its derivatives, development of the teeth, histogenesis and structure of craniofacial joints, and development of the neuromuscular system. The periodontium, oral mucosa, and tongue are covered in this course as well.

DSCI 603 - Biostatistics. This course in biostatistics is designed to introduce the student to widely used methods for the analysis of experimental and observational data with orientation toward statistical inference from dental research.

DSCI 653 - Human Growth and Development. This course provides an overview of the events of human growth and the analytic approaches used to study growth, particularly from birth to adulthood. Discussions center around the nature of growth, mechanisms of growth, general body development, and genetic and environmental influences on growth. Emphasis is given to the head and neck region.

DSCI 705 - Advanced Oral Pathology. This is a course on pathology of the jaws and contiguous soft tissues and their relationship to systemic disease. Special emphasis is placed on developing a logical approach to clinical, roentgenographic, and histopathologic diagnosis; the relationships between local and systemic disease; and consideration for appropriate treatment.

DSCI 713 - Microbiology and Immunology. This lecture and seminar course is conducted with the assistance of basic science faculty members with expertise in the areas of microbiology, allergy, and immunology. Included are lectures on classification, morphology, Gram staining, attachment, structure, culture, metabolism, identification and colonization of microorganisms, periodontopathic bacteria, bacterial metabolism, virulence factors, and attachment mechanisms. Host defense presentations include lectures on T and B cells, antigens, mitogens, antibody-mediated reactions, complement, humoral and cell mediated interactions, cytokines, laboratory immunologic assays and their clinical significance.

Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences Department Chair and Professor

Van T. Himel, D.D.S.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Chair and Associate Professor

Lawrence W. Weeda, Jr., D.D.S.

Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health

Admission Inquiries

Technical Standards for Academic Graduate Program

The goal of the College of Graduate Health Sciences is the broad preparation of students for the practice of research. This goal is achieved in part by graduate education in preparation for life-long learning. Modern graduate education requires that the accumulation of scientific knowledge be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of skills, attitudes, and behavior. The faculty has the responsibility to graduate the best possible scientists; thus, admission to the college is offered to those who present the highest qualifications for graduate study.

Applicants to the college must possess the following general qualities: critical thinking, sound judgment, emotional stability and maturity, empathy, physical and mental stamina, as well as the ability to learn and function in a wide variety of educational settings. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form. They must possess essential functions of conceptual, integrative, and quantitative skills, including measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving in research requires all of these intellectual abilities. In addition, applicants should be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the special relationships of structures.

Applicants must exhibit behavioral and social skills and professionalism. Empathy, integrity, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that will be assessed during the admissions process and throughout graduate education. Applicants must possess the emotional well being required for the full use of their intellectual abilities; the exercise of sound judgment; and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with their peers. Applicants must be able to tolerate the generally taxing demands of laboratory research and to function effectively when stressed. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of the uncertainty inherent in research. The minimum abilities for eligibility to participate successfully in educational programs and activities by students enrolled in the College of Graduate Health Sciences are listed below. All persons who wish to enter one of the programs in the college should be aware of the minimum abilities required for success. Admission decisions for the college programs do not take disabilities into consideration; students may disclose their disabilities after admission. Minimum abilities are as follows:

(1)To make proper assessments and ethical judgments regarding research and professional decisions.

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To communicate effectively with colleagues and professional staff.

(3)To acquire necessary information developed through classroom instruction, laboratory experience, independent learning, and consultation.

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To search and evaluate articles in the scientific literature.

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To obtain, interpret, and accurately document research data.

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To complete computer-based assignments and use computers.

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To understand and carry out safety rules and precautions in the laboratory.

If an applicant does not enter the College of Graduate Health Sciences in the semester in which admission is requested, the student may enter at the beginning of any of the next two semesters. Once admitted and registered, students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment, unless permission is given for interrupted registration (see section on Registration).

Admission to the College of Graduate Health Sciences entitles the student to register for graduate courses, but does not mean that he/she is admitted as a candidate for an advanced degree. Candidacy for an advanced degree will be determined after the student has satisfied criteria established by the program in which the student seeks training and by the College of Graduate Health Sciences.

International Students - College of Graduate Health Sciences (http://www.utmem.edu/grad/)

International applicants must present (1) a complete and accurate chronological outline of all previous education; (2) authorized college or university records, with certified translations if the records are in a language other than English; (3) evidence of financial resources sufficient to provide the student with adequate support during the period of registration as a student; (4) evidence of proficiency in English; (5) documentation that he/she can provide transportation from his/her country to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and return, and (6) his/her transcripts evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service which includes calculation of the GPA. Any applicant to the graduate program whose first language is not English and who has earned neither a bachelor’s nor a master’s degree from a college or university in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, or Australia must have achieved a TOEFL score of at least 213 (earned within 2 years prior to application) to be admitted. Any applicant to the graduate college whose first language is not English but who has earned a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college or university in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, or Australia, may be exempted from the requirement for the TOEFL examination. If there is cause to doubt the student’s proficiency in English (as determined by the Dean), the student may be required to take an English proficiency test prior to registration. The complete file, including the application, official certificates, descriptive titles of courses taken, and detailed transcripts with marks gained in final examinations, must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services (910 Madison Ave., Suite 525, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163) at least three months in advance of the semester in which admission is desired. Successful applicants will receive a certificate of acceptance to be presented to the United States Consul with the application for a student visa. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will not accept visas issued for admission to other colleges or universities.

Outside Employment of Full-time Students

Under some circumstances, full-time graduate students are permitted to supplement the stipend by employment within or outside the university. It is the responsibility of the program chair and the student’s Faculty Committee to determine whether such outside employment interferes with the expectations of that program regarding the student’s acceptable progress in course and research work, and in the amount of time the student is expected to spend in research and service. If the program chair determines that outside employment would interfere with the student’s progress, such employment may be prohibited.

General Requirements for Graduate Students – College of Graduate Health Sciences (http://www.utmem.edu/grad/)

Grading System

Graduate students must maintain an average record on all graduate courses of B or above.

The grade of D is counted in computing the grade point average (GPA) but does not carry credit toward a degree. Graduate students may not repeat courses to raise the GPA.

For thesis and research work, the letters “P” are used to indicate satisfactory progress and “N” to indicate no progress; these grades do not enter into the computing of the student’s GPA.

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