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Periodontics: Fall

Fall Courses
First year
Second year
Third year

First Year
DSCI 600 Section 2 Head and Neck Anatomy M. Park
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
Detailed study of anatomic structures fundamental to dental specialty training, principally through prosections and dissections. Emphasis is on functional (rather than architectural) relationships as they relate to growth, development, and clinical treatment. Included are lectures on osteology of the skull, innervation and blood supply of the face, muscles of facial expression and mastication, and anatomy of the oral cavity.

DSCI 602 Oral Embryology and Histology Harry Mincer
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
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 Mark Scarbecz
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
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 713 Microbiology and Immunology David Tipton
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
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.

NOTE: This course is scheduled in alternate years and will be taught next in fall 2002.


PERI 614 Research in Periodontal Pathobiology I Sidney Stein
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
This course will provide each first-year student with the opportunity to engage in periodontally related research for 4 hours per week during the fall semester. It may include both clinical and laboratory research. Each student 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. Student 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.

PERI 621 Introduction to Periodontal Pathobiology Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 3
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 of 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, are emphasized. The interrelationship between basic sciences and the pathobiology of periodontal diseases is emphasized. Appropriate reading material from standard textbooks and the periodontal literature is assigned for each seminar period.

PERI 641 Topical Literature Review of Periodontology Seminar I Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 4
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 scientific literature in various subject areas related to periodontal pathobiology, as well as written and verbal evaluation of the literature reviewed.

PERI 643 Review of Current Periodontology Literature Seminar I Jacob Shiloah
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
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 periodontal biology.

PERI 737  Lectures in Internal Medicine Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
This series of lectures-seminars is combined with a variable-length rotation in internal medicine to provide the resident with the opportunity to review with medical experts certain common medical conditions which may relate directly or indirectly to the severity and management of the patient's periodontal condition. Included are presentations in transplant therapy, the pharmacologic management of the transplant patient, psychiatric conditions and their impact on management of the dental patient, hematologic considerations for the dental patient, management of the patient with a history of need for infective endocarditis prophylaxis, cardiovascular considerations in the management of the dental patient, endocrinologic consideration for the dental patient, management of the hypertensive dental patient, and anaphylaxis and drug reactions.

NOTE: This course is scheduled in alternate years and will be taught next in fall 2002.


PERI 840 Special Topics Paul Bland
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

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Second Year
DSCI 705 Advanced Oral Pathology Kenneth Anderson
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
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 David Tipton
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
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.

NOTE: This course is scheduled in alternate years and will be taught next in fall 2002.


DSCI 717 Orthodontics-Periodontics Seminar Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
This seminar course is conducted by members of the Orthodontics and Periodontology faculties. Included are lectures on the interrelationships of orthodontic and periodontic approaches to common treatment situations. Emphasis is placed on the basic science mechanisms underlying periodontic and orthodontic therapies. Selected literature of common interest to the students of Orthodontics and Periodontics is reviewed. Graduate students 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 graduate students in orthodontics and periodontics.

PERI 714 Research in Periodontal Pathobiology III Sidney Stein
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 3
This course will provide each second-year student with a continuing opportunity to engage in periodontally related research for 6 hours per week. It may include both clinical and laboratory research. Each student 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. Student activities will inclarch 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.

PERI 737  Lectures in Internal Medicine Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
This series of lectures-seminars is combined with a variable-length rotation in internal medicine to provide the resident with the opportunity to review with medical experts certain common medical conditions which may relate directly or indirectly to the severity and management of the patient's periodontal condition. Included are presentations in transplant therapy, the pharmacologic management of the transplant patient, psychiatric conditions and their impact on management of the dental patient, hematologic considerations for the dental patient, management of the patient with a history of need for infective endocarditis prophylaxis, cardiovascular considerations in the management of the dental patient, endocrinologic consideration for the dental patient, management of the hypertensive dental patient, and anaphylaxis and drug reactions.

NOTE: This course is scheduled in alternate years and will be taught next in fall 2002.


PERI 741 Topical Literature Review of Periodontology Seminar III Hiram Fry
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 4
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 scientific literature in various subject areas related to periodontal pathobiology, as well as written and verbal evaluation of the literature reviewed.

PERI 743 Review of Current Periodontology Literature Seminar III Jacob Shiloah
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
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 periodontal biology.

PERI 840 Special Topics Paul Bland
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

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Third Year
DSCI 800 Section 3 Thesis Sidney Stein
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: Dunn Credit: Arranged
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.

PERI 814 Research in Periodontal Pathobiology V Sidney Stein
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 4
This course will provide each third-year student with a continuing opportunity to engage in periodontally related research for 8 hours per week during the fall semester. It may include both clinical and laboratory research. Each student 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. Student 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. Additionally, this research will be described in a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master of Dental Science degree.

PERI 843 Review of Current Periodontology Literature Seminar V Jacob Shiloah
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 2
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 periodontal biology.

PERI 840 Special Topics Paul Bland
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

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Revised 17 November 2005