USC School ofDentistry

Founded in 1897, the USC School of Dentistry has a proud legacy as a professional school

with a global reputation for excellence and a recognized tradition of closeness and com-

munity among its alumni. One core of strength rests with the School of Dentistry’s

renowned faculty. Their reputations as educators, scientists and oral health care professionals

secure the school’s continuing place as a leader. Another strength is the school’s position within a

world-class, private university strategically located in a pluralistic urban area. As it faces the 21st

century, the School of Dentistry has a mission that links its past to the future through enhancement

of its unique qualities and incorporation of scientific excellence into a framework of humanistic

compatibility that will become the hallmark of the school’s work. The school’s environment offers

special opportunities that can be found nowhere else.

Education of dental health care professionals in an environment where research is a priority is the

primary purpose of the school. The school offers a variety of traditional educational programs and

a selection of special degree offerings as well. Traditional curricula include the Doctor of Dental

Surgery program, the baccalaureate in dental hygiene program and postdoctoral programs in six

recognized dental specialties. Special degrees include a combined D.D.S.-M.B.A. program, master’s

and Ph.D. opportunities in the craniofacial biology program, and an international student program.

Ranked among the top dental schools nationally in research funding, the school is proud of its

leading role in solving the mysteries of bioscience across scientific disciplines including developmen-

tal biology, microbiology, biochemistry, prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology and human

genetics.

A sense of service and caring for others is the foundation of a health care provider, and is impor-

tant to the mission of the School of Dentistry. Achieving educational goals through providing quali-

ty dental care to the public is a hallmark of the School of Dentistry. From its location in southeast

Los Angeles, the school offers affordable, first-rate care to the community’s underserved; to the

university faculty, staff and students; and to those seeking special comprehensive care. Through

affiliations with major hospitals and medical centers in Los Angeles, the education of the students

and the care of patients is expanded.

Students become teachers in the community whenUSC dental students teach dental care toneighborhood children.

USC School of DentistryDentistry Room 203(213) 740-2811Email: scdental@hsc.usc.edu

AdministrationHarold Slavkin, D.D.S., Dean

Terence Donovan, D.D.S., Executive AssociateDean, Academic Affairs

Sandra Clark Bolivar, J.D., Associate Dean,Admissions and Student Affairs

Joanne Mayne, B.A., Associate Dean,Development

Marwan Abou-Rass, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.,Associate Dean, International Affairs

Jorgen Slots, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.,Associate Dean, Research

Lawrence Warner, D.D.S., Associate Dean,Clinical Affairs

Catherine Lane, B.S., Assistant Dean, PatientRelations

Gerald Mells, D.D.S., Assistant Dean, FacultyPractice

Michael Mulvehill, D.D.S., Assistant Dean,Clinical Affairs

Victoria Newcomer, B.A., Assistant Dean,Public Relations

FacultyG. Donald and Marian James MontgomeryDean’s Chair in Dentistry: Gerald L. Vale,D.D.S., M.D.S., M.P.H., J.D.

George and Mary Lou Boone Chair inCraniofacial Molecular Biology: Charles F.Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Rex Ingraham Chair in Restorative Dentistry:Jack F. Conley, D.D.S., M.Ed.

Wilbur N. and Ruth Van Zile Chair in Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery: John J. Lytle, D.D.S.,M.D.

Ralph W. and Jean L. Bleak Professorship inRestorative Dentistry: Winston Wan-Li Chee,B.D.S.

Phillip Maurer Tennis Professorship in ClinicalDentistry: Richard L. Kahn, D.D.S.*

USC Associates Assistant Professorship inDentistry: Nathan Friedman, D.D.S.

Professors: Marwan Abou-Rass, D.D.S.,M.S.D., Ph.D.; Paul C. Denny, Ph.D.*;Terence E. Donovan, D.D.S.; Jane Forrest,M.S., Ed.D.; Janice Handlers, D.D.S.*; TinaF. Jaskoll, Ph.D.; Stanley F. Malamed,D.D.S.; Michael Melnick, D.D.S., Ph.D.;Raymond J. Melrose, D.D.S.*; Barbara G.Mills, M.S., M.D.; Cedric Minkin, Ph.D.;Gregory Mooser, D.D.S., Ph.D.; RoseannMulligan, D.D.S., M.S.; Thomas J. Pallasch,D.D.S., M.S.; Michael L. Schneir, M.S.,Ph.D.; Peter Sinclair, D.D.S., M.S.D.; JorgenSlots, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., D.M.; Malcolm L.Snead, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Joseph Zernik,D.M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professors: Samuel E. Allerton,Ph.D.*; John W. Beierle, Ph.D.; WinstonWan-Li Chee, B.D.S.; Chih-Kuang CaseyChen, D.D.S., Ph.D.; George C. Cho,D.D.S.; Jack F. Conley, D.D.S., M.Ed.;Charles H. Julienne, D.D.S.; Richard L.Kahn, D.D.S.*; Robert G. Keim, D.D.S.;Ralph L. Leung, D.D.S., M.S.; Gary D.Miller, D.D.S.; Mahvash Navazesh, D.M.D.;Anna M. Pattison, M.S.; Sandra K. Rich,M.P.H., Ph.D.; Daniel Schaeffer, M.S., Ph.D.,D.D.S.; Charles F. Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.;Arnold Tiber, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Gary N. Trump,Ph.D.*; Peggy T. Tsutsui, M.S.*; Karoline B.Waldman, M.S.; Abraham Yaari, M.S.,D.M.D.

Assistant Professors: Yang Chai, D.D.S., Ph.D.;David Crowe, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.; Steven D.Goodman, B.A., Ph.D.; James Mah, D.D.S.;Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Gary J.Wood, M.S.W., Ph.D.; Stephen Yen, D.M.D.,Ph.D.; Homa H. Zadeh, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Professors of Clinical Dentistry: Michael J.Mulvehill, D.D.S.*; Sadegh Namazikhah,D.M.D., M.S.Ed., A.M.Ed.; Dennis Saffro,D.D.S., M.Ed.; Timothy R. Saunders,D.D.S.; Dennis-Duke R. Yamashita, D.D.S.

Associate Professors of Clinical Dentistry: LorisAbedi, D.D.S.; Joseph A. Anselmo, D.D.S.;Jane Forrest, M.S., Ed.D.; Claire Gill,D.D.S.; Seonho Ha, D.D.S.; James A. Holt,D.D.S.; Michael G. Jorgensen, D.D.S.; LeslieKaneko, D.D.S.; Jacob Kun-Young Lee,D.D.S.; Gayle Macdonald, M.S., Ph.D.*;Dean L. Ramus, D.D.S.; Ramon Roges,D.D.S.; Richard Udin, D.D.S.; Frank Vidjak,D.D.S.

Assistant Professors of Clinical Dentistry: LupeArevalo, B.S.; Ingalill P. Bakker, D.D.S.;Catherine M. Conti, B.A., R.D.H.; Robert A.Danforth, D.D.S.; Kenneth V. Fortman,D.D.S., M.D.; Joyce M. Galligan, B.S.N.,D.D.S.; Ellen M. Grady, B.A.; MonaIskandar, D.D.S.; Julie A. Jenks, D.D.S.,M.S.; Lynette E. Kagihara, D.D.S.; LeslieKaneko, D.D.S.; Erika Smith MacDonald,D.D.S., M.Sc.; Gayle Macdonald, M.S.,Ph.D.; Randall E. Niederkohr, D.D.S.;Hessam Nowzari-Dalini, D.D.S.; Patricia A.Ryan-Martin, D.D.S.; Sumalee Sangsurasak,D.D.S.; Robert Sasaki, B.S., C.D.; Charles P.Warkomski, D.M.D., M.P.H.

Research Professors: Alan G. Fincham, M.Sc.,Ph.D.; Margarita Zeichner-David, M.S., Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: Haiming Chen,M.D., M.Sc.; Kumari S. Devulapalle, Ph.D.;Matthew K. Lee, M.D.; Yi-Hsin Liu, Ph.D.;Wen Luo, M.D.; Janet M. Oldak, Ph.D.;Frank Sangiorgi, Ph.D.; Carol W. Wuenschell,Ph.D.; Jingsong Zhao, Ph.D.

Research Instructor: John U. Choi, D.D.S.

*Recipient of university-wide or school teachingaward.

Degrees OfferedThe School of Dentistry awards the followingdegrees: the Bachelor of Science in DentalScience (offered through the College ofLetters, Arts and Sciences in conjunctionwith the School of Dentistry); the Bachelor ofDental Hygiene; the Doctor of DentalSurgery; the Doctor of Dental Surgery/Masterof Business Administration; the Doctor ofDental Surgery/Master of Science inGerontology, the Advanced PeriodontologyCertificate/M.S., Craniofacial Biology,advanced dental education certificate pro-grams in endodontics, oral and maxillofacialsurgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, peri-odontology, and prosthodontics; Master ofScience in Craniofacial Biology; Doctor ofPhilosophy in Craniofacial Biology.

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The Grading SystemGrades are issued by members of the facultyto indicate to students their level of achieve-ment and to provide information to commit-tees given the responsibility of reviewing astudent’s total academic record and assigninghonor or deficient status.

Newly admitted students to the Doctor ofDental Surgery (D.D.S.) program, theInternational Student Program (ISP) andDental Hygiene (D.H.) students who enteredin fall 1999 are bound by the university grad-ing system (excluding plus/minus grades),which is detailed in the Academic Policiesand Information section of this catalogue.

Grades used by course directors of requireddental hygiene classes are: “A” – excellent;“B” – good; “C” – satisfactory; “D” – mini-mum passing; “F” – failure. Grades of “Cr” –credit and “NCr” – no credit are used in class-es in the advanced specialty programs. Othernotations appearing on the transcript are: “IP”– indicates that the grade in a course is notissued until a subsequent trimester; “IN” –incomplete work; “ICW” – incomplete clini-cal work; “W” – withdraw. Students pursuinga Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophyin Craniofacial Biology and students in somedoctoral and international classes should referto the university grading system section ofthis catalogue, page 56.

Probation and DisqualificationA student evaluation policy has been devel-oped that outlines methods by which the fac-ulty can recognize outstanding achievementsby students and identify those who have diffi-culty meeting the school’s academic standards.

In this policy, the procedures dealing with theassignment and consequences of academicstatus are outlined in detail. It is hoped thatthe development of specific guidelines willeliminate confusion and minimize the amountof time spent in determining the student’sstatus, thus allowing faculty and students toconcentrate on their primary responsibility –the training of dental health professionals.

D.D.S. and B.S., Dental Hygiene StudentsA student will be placed on academic proba-tion if two units or more of failure are record-ed at the end of any trimester; if a secondconsecutive academic warning is warranted; orif, in the judgment of the Student EvaluationCommittee, probation is warranted.

A student will be placed on clinical probationif a grade of “F” is received in any of thegraded categories of group practice perfor-mance, or, in the judgment of the group prac-tice director, probation is warranted by otherfactors related to the delivery of health careor clinical accomplishment.

A student will be considered for disqualifica-tion if (1) a third probation is warranted at theend of any trimester; (2) a failing grade is notreconciled; (3) at the end of the academicyear the grade point average for the preced-ing year is below 2.0; (4) academic probationis warranted while repeating a trimester onprobation; and (5) a deficiency in any area isdetermined by the Student EvaluationCommittee to be insurmountable.

Advanced Specialty StudentsA student will be placed on academic proba-tion if a failing grade is received in any courseor if, in the judgment of the program director,a student’s performance warrants such statusdue to academic or other factors. A studentmay be disqualified if the stipulations of aprobationary period are not met by therequired deadline, a failing grade is not rec-onciled in the period specified by the coursedirector, or if a deficiency in any area isacquired which is determined by the programdirector to be insurmountable. A student whois placed on academic probation a secondtime can continue in the program only withthe approval of the program director and theAdvanced Evaluation Subcommittee.

Honor StatusThe School of Dentistry recognizes excel-lence in achievement by assigning specialhonor status during the course of study andby presentation of awards upon graduation.

Dean’s ListStudents who complete all course work by aprescribed deadline and earn a grade pointaverage of 3.5 or above for a term are placedon the Dean’s List.

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor ListThe local chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon(OKU), a national dental honor fraternity, rec-ognizes the top 10 percent of each doctoraldental class at the end of each academic year(August) by including these students on theOKU Honor List. The determination of thetop 10 percent is based on a yearly GPA. Itshould be noted that placement on the OKUHonor List has no relationship to membershipin OKU, which is based on overall academicachievement and professional development.

Graduation AwardsThere are numerous awards made each yearat graduation to recognize excellence inmembers of the graduating doctoral, dentalhygiene and international classes. A completelisting is available at the School of Dentistry.

Voluntary WithdrawalThe School of Dentistry recognizes that insome special instances it may be necessary orbeneficial for a student to interrupt or discon-tinue dental education. A student wishing towithdraw from school for any length of timeincluding or beyond a single trimester mustcontact the Office of Academic Affairs forwithdrawal procedures.

Students at the School of Dentistry who havenot been formally dropped by the school, areconsidered enrolled each term unless theyhave submitted a letter of intent to withdraw.A student’s verbal indication that he or sheintends to withdraw or failure to settle a feebill are not sufficient to eliminate the studentfrom class rosters. Final course grades will becollected for students who do not have a let-ter of intent to withdraw on file with theOffice of Academic Affairs.

A student who withdraws at any time duringthe first three weeks of a trimester willreceive no grades for enrolled courses. A stu-dent who withdraws after three full weeks ofan Academic Time Unit (ATU) will receive amark of “W” for all enrolled courses not com-pleted. Withdrawal is not permitted after thetwelfth week of a trimester.

A leave of absence will not be granted formore than one year.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe University of Southern California recog-nizes and acts in full compliance with regula-tions set in accordance with the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974(The Buckley Amendment). A student mayhave access to all records about him or hermaintained by the university except thoseconsidered confidential under the act.Students of the School of Dentistry wishingto review records or to appeal for a change inthose records should contact the School ofDentistry Registrar. A small charge may bemade to cover the time and costs of duplica-tion of the record.

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General Information

Tuition and Fees (Estimated)Tuition at the School of Dentistry is chargedon a flat fee basis for enrollment in the regu-lar degree and advanced certificate programsof the school. Exceptions do not apply to stu-dents who have courses waived based ontheir prior education. In such cases, studentsare charged the standard flat fee for the pro-gram in which they are enrolled.

Auditors pay the regular tuition rate. Auditorsare not required to participate in class exer-cises (discussions and examinations); theyreceive no grades or credit.

The information outlined here is for School ofDentistry fees and tuition deposits only. Forinformation about School of Dentistry tuitionand university fees, refer to the Tuition andFees section of this catalogue, page 30. Theuniversity reserves the right to assess newfees or charges as it may determine.

Application Fee:(not refundable) ...........................................55.00

Applicable to all dental hygiene, dentalhygiene post-certificate, International dental,advanced, and Doctor of Dental Surgeryapplicants.

Commitment Deposit (not refundable)Dentistry.................................................500.00Dental Hygiene .....................................200.00International Dental and Advanced ................................................500.00Pre-Tuition Payment (refundable in accordance with the refund policy)...................................................1,500.00

Mandatory Fees (School of Dentistry fees only;for other mandatory fees, refer to the Tuitionand Fees section of this catalogue.)

Optional Fees (See Tuition and Fees section ofthis catalogue.)

CDA Dues ......................................................5.00Doctoral dental and International StudentProgram students only; spring only.

ASDA Dues..................................................35.00Doctoral dental and International StudentProgram students only; fall only.

Special FeesTranscript Fee............................................7.00

Disability Insurance (Doctoral and International Student Program)...................................108.00For all dental hygiene, international and alladvanced and doctoral dental classes through1993, transcripts of course work taken at theSchool of Dentistry should be requested fromthe Office of Academic Records andRegistrar. No transcript will be supplied forcollege work taken at other institutions.

Student IssueFigures shown below are approximate. TheSchool of Dentistry reserves the right tochange fees at any time.

D.D.S. Program*1st Year Instruments and

supplies .................................4,497.00IMS Fee ................................2,803.00Gold (based on market value) ........................................409.00Textbooks .............................1,995.00

2nd Year Instruments and supplies .................................3,490.00IMS Fee ................................2,197.00Gold (based on market value) ........................................630.00Textbooks .............................1,785.00

International Student Program1st Year Instruments and

supplies .................................4,670.00IMS Fee ................................4,722.00Gold (based on market value) ........................................409.00Textbooks ................................550.00

2nd Year Gold (based on market value) ........................................630.00Textbooks ................................845.00Misc. Dental Supply Replacements ..........................430.00

Advanced Dentistry ProgramsIMS Fee ...................................736.00

Dental Hygiene Program1st Year Instruments and

supplies .................................1,450.00IMS Fee ...................................331.00Textbooks .............................1,120.00

2nd Year Instruments and supplies ....................................265.00Textbooks ................................268.00

All entering students are required to pur-chase a new mobile cabinet as part of the stu-dent issue.

*Installment plan available. Contact Dental Bookstorefor details, (213) 740-2725; FAX: 740-2728; Email: jborden@hsc.usc.edu.

Financial AidDetailed information about the major loanand scholarship programs available to studentsin dental school programs can be obtained bywriting the Office of Financial Aid, Room201A, USC School of Dentistry.

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Dental Science

Bachelor of Science in Dental Science isoffered through the College of Letters, Artsand Sciences in conjunction with the univer-sity’s School of Dentistry. For further infor-mation, see page 219 of this catalogue.

The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygienedegree requires two academic years of pre-dental hygiene courses followed by two addi-tional years of enrollment in the dentalhygiene program. Courses in the dentalhygiene educational program are principallyscientific and clinical. This curriculum offerseducational, communicative and clinical skillsnecessary for the dental hygiene student tobecome a member of the dental health team.

Dental hygiene students learn to provideeducational and clinical services for patients,including dental health education and diseaseprevention procedures, obtaining and record-ing patients’ medical and dental histories,scaling and polishing teeth, recording condi-tions of patients’ mouths and teeth, exposingand processing dental X-ray films, nutritionalcounseling, applying certain topical agentssuch as fluoride and pit and fissure sealantsfor prevention of dental caries.

The four-year dental hygiene program pro-vides necessary instruction in expanded func-tions now required of dental hygienists prac-ticing in California. The program in dentalhygiene is accredited by the Commission onDental Accreditation, a specialized accreditingbody recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and the UnitedStates Department of Education.

AdmissionAdmission to the school is granted throughthe Office of Dental Admissions and StudentAffairs which receives and processes all appli-cations, evaluates credentials and mails let-ters of acceptance to applicants who qualifyfor entrance. Because of the university’sselective admissions policy and limitedenrollment, only those applicants are accept-ed who present evidence of intellectualpromise and strong personal qualifications,including good moral character and soundhealth. Prior to enrollment, accepted studentsmust provide evidence of sound health andmeet the school’s health requirements.(Before registration, the Student HealthService form, signed by the applicant’sattending physician, must be filed with theStudent Health Center.) Admission to theuniversity in all cases is determined by theOffice of Dental Admissions and StudentAffairs and appropriate selection committees.

Application forms may be obtained by mail orin person from the Office of DentalAdmissions and Student Affairs. A nonre-fundable fee of $55 must be sent with thecompleted application.

Credentials for admission must include complete records of all previous college or

university work. The student must requestthe registrar of each school attended to for-ward one official transcript of record directlyto the Office of Dental Admissions andStudent Affairs. These should include theprogram of studies in which the applicant iscurrently registered. The university does notinitiate requests for these credentials.

Applications for the Bachelor of Science inDental Hygiene should be filed well inadvance of January 31 of the year in which thestudent wishes to be admitted. The programbegins in the fall. Applicants for admission arerequested to file their applications before theyhave completed one full year of college pre-dental work or pre-hygiene class.

Although students may transfer to USC atany time and begin prerequisite course work,the dental hygiene curriculum begins in thejunior year. Admission to the university doesnot guarantee admission to the dentalhygiene program.

Two applications are required, one for theUSC Undergraduate Admission Office andone for the School of Dentistry. See theAdmission section of this catalogue.

Admission RequirementsFifty students are admitted each year for thecurriculum which leads to the Bachelor ofScience in Dental Hygiene.

The Committee on Admissions examinescredentials and bases its decision on theobjective evaluation of these factors: prepro-fessional training, evidence of scholarship,dental hygiene aptitude test rating and per-sonal evaluation of the student.

Minimum entrance requirements include:graduation from an accredited secondaryschool with a minimum of 60 semester unitscompleted at an accredited college or universi-ty in the United States or Canada. To be con-sidered for admission, candidates must includethe following courses in the required 60 units.

General Biology/AnatomyOne year is required. (Must include at leastone course in general human anatomy.)

General Chemistry with LabOne year is required.

Expository WritingCourse work equivalent to Composition II atanother institution is required.

Introduction to SociologyOne semester is required.

General PsychologyOne semester is required.

Public SpeakingOne semester is required.

General Education RequirementsThe university’s general education programprovides a coherent, integrated introductionto the breadth of knowledge you will need toconsider yourself (and to be considered byother people) a generally well-educated per-son. This new program requires six courses indifferent categories, plus writing and diversi-ty requirements, which are described indetail on pages 169 through 179.

All students who (1) enter the dental hygieneprogram in the School of Dentistry as juniorsin the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) begincollege elsewhere in the summer of 1997 orlater; or (3) began college earlier but transferto USC in the summer of 2000 or later, mustsatisfy the requirements of the new generaleducation program. Other students whoseschedules permit are encouraged to followthe new program as well.

It is recommended that one semester oforganic chemistry be completed in additionto the other chemistry requirements. It is alsorecommended that the courses taken to com-plete the 60-unit requirement be chosenfrom courses which will satisfy the generaleducation requirements listed on page 172.

The following courses are not transferable aspart of the 60-unit minimum: dental assisting,dental technology, secretarial science (typing,shorthand, etc.), or other technically or voca-tionally related courses.

Appropriate scores on the Allied HealthProfessions Admission Test are also required.This test must be taken no later thanFebruary of the year of application for admis-sion. Test scores more than two years old maynot be accepted. Applicants should checkwith the Dental Admissions Office. For moreinformation on the Allied Health ProfessionsAdmission Test write to the PsychologicalCorporation Project, 624/AHPAT, 555 Aca-demic Court, San Antonio, Texas 78204-2498.

All entrance requirements must be complet-ed by June 15 preceding the September ofadmission, and complete final credentialsmust be on file in the Office of Admissionand Student Affairs by July 31 precedingenrollment. Notification of acceptance will besent by the Office of Admission and StudentAffairs after May 1.

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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

OrientationStudents who have been accepted into theprogram and who have reserved their place inthe class by paying the appropriate tuitiondeposit will be forwarded orientation materi-als by July 31.

Orientation is traditionally scheduled duringthe week before the first week of classes.The purpose of the program is to acquaintincoming students with the School ofDentistry, its policies, programs, faculty andfacilities. Incoming students receive financialcounseling and purchase their initial equip-ment issue as part of orientation activities.

Eligibility for DegreeA student is eligible for the Bachelor ofScience in Dental Hygiene after attaining thequalitative and quantitative level expected inthe dental hygiene curriculum. This specifi-cally includes: no unreconciled marks of “F”,“IW”, “ICW”, “N”, or “NCr”; no conditionsexisting at the termination of the finaltrimester that would result in academic pro-bation, clinical probation or academic disqual-ification. In addition, each student must havedemonstrated the characteristics expected ofa health professional and have fulfilled thefinancial and other obligations required forgraduation.

CurriculumCourses listed are required for completion ofthe degree. Course listings are current as of2000-2001 and are subject to change without

notice by action of the School of Dentistryand the university.

Bachelor of Science in Dental HygieneCurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

AMED 502 Emergency Medicine 2AMED 521 Local Anesthesia 1AMED 522 Pharmacosedation I 1ANAT 521 Head and Neck

Anatomy 3DBIO 310 Biochemistry and

Nutrition 4DHIS 310 Basic Human and Oral

Histology and Embryology 4

DHYG 311ab Fundamentals of Clini-cal Dental Hygiene Practice 3-3

DHYG 314L Dental MorphologyLaboratory 1

DHYG 316 Patient Education inPreventive Dental Care 1

DHYG 318 Dental Specialties 2DHYG 320 Preventive Dental

Therapy 1DHYG 401 Introduction to

Advanced Dental Hygiene 2

DHYG 410abc Clinic: Dental Hygiene 2-7 each

DHYG 412 Preventive Dental Care Programs 1

DHYG 414ab Advanced Dental Hygiene 2-2

DHYG 416ab Community Dental Health 1-1

DHYG 422 Essentials of Dental Hygiene Practice 1

DHYG 424 Research Methods 2DIAG 415 Radiographic

Techniques 1DIAG 521 Principles of Oral

Radiology 2DMAT 316L Dental Materials and

Clinical Procedures 2DPHR 410 Principles of

Pharmacology 2DPHY 310L Principles of Physiology 3GSPD 504 Dental Treatment of the

Geriatric and Special Patient 2

HBHV 310 Interactional Skills in Dental Hygiene 1

MBIO 310 Principles of Microbiologyand Immunology 2

OCCL 310 Fundamentals of Dental Morphology 1

OMOD 506 Infection Control 1PEDO 310 Principles of Dentistry

for Children 1PERI 310ab Introduction to

Periodontal Diseases 1-1PERI 415 Basic Periodontal

Therapy 1PERI 504 Advanced Periodontics 1PTHL 312abc Medicine and

Pathology 1-3-2

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Post-Certificate Program

The Post-Certificate Dental Hygiene Programprovides the opportunity for dental hygienistswho hold a certificate or associate degree toearn a Bachelor of Science degree within thediscipline of dental hygiene. Specific emphasiswill be placed on advanced periodontal educa-tion and clinical teaching skills.

The main objective of the program is to broad-en the associate or certificate degree holder’scareer options. Graduates of the program willbe prepared to assume positions of responsibil-ity and leadership in a variety of health care,research, community and educational settings.

AdmissionAdmission to the school is granted throughthe Office of Dental Admissions and StudentAffairs, which receives and processes allapplications, evaluates credentials and mailsletters of acceptance to applicants who quali-fy for entrance. Because of the university’sselective admissions policy and limitedenrollment, only those applicants are accept-ed who present evidence of intellectual

promise and strong personal qualifications,including good moral character and soundhealth. (Before registration, the StudentHealth Service form, signed by the appli-cant’s attending physician, must be filed withthe Student Health Center.) Admission tothe university in all cases is determined bythe Office of Dental Admissions and StudentAffairs and appropriate selection committees.

Application forms may be obtained by mail or in person from the Office of DentalAdmissions and Student Affairs. A fee of $55must be sent with the completed application.The fee is not refundable.

Credentials for admission must include com-plete records of all previous college or univer-sity work. The student must request the reg-istrar of each school attended to forward oneofficial transcript of record directly to theOffice of Dental Admissions and StudentAffairs. These should include the program ofstudies in which the applicant is currently

registered. The university does not under-take to collect these credentials.

Applications for the Bachelor of Science inDental Hygiene should be filed well inadvance of June 15 of the year in which thestudent wishes to be admitted. The programbegins in September.

Admission Requirements(1) A minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a mini-mum 3.0 GPA in dental hygiene course workis recommended.

(2) A minimum score of 80 on the DentalHygiene National Board Examination is recommended.

(3) Completion of a two-year accredited den-tal hygiene program is required.

(4) Licensure in at least one state is highlyrecommended.

(5) Interviews are required for admission andinvitations are extended to those candidatesin whom the committee on admissions has aserious interest.

(6) A personal statement is required.

(7) Three reference forms are required, onefrom the director, one from a clinical instruc-tor and one from a basic science instructor ofthe dental hygiene program attended.

(8) Consideration is given to personal maturityand professional motivation. Students selectedmust be committed to scholarly pursuits andhave career goals compatible with the basicobjectives of the post-certificate program.

One class will be admitted in the falltrimester only. Applications must be submit-ted no later than June 15. Applicants current-ly enrolled in the last year of a dental hygieneprogram may apply for admission.

Lower Division RequirementsA minimum of 60 semester units and comple-tion of the following courses are required foradmission to the program (an Associate ArtsDegree/Certificate in dental hygiene from anaccredited school in the United States orCanada generally fulfills these requirements).

General Biology or Zoology with LabOne year or a minimum of six semester hoursis required. Anatomy, physiology or microbiolo-gy may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

General Chemistry with LabOne year or a minimum of six semester hoursis required. Organic chemistry may not beused to fulfill this requirement, but may beapplied toward elective credit.

CompositionOne year or a minimum of six semester hoursis required. Literature courses may not beused to fulfill this requirement, but may beapplied toward elective credit.

Introduction to SociologyOne semester or a minimum of three semes-ter hours is required.

General PsychologyOne semester or a minimum of three semes-ter hours is required.

Public SpeakingOne semester or a minimum of three semes-ter hours is required.

Required Elective CreditAn additional 33 units of credit are required.

Liberal Arts At least 12 of these units must bein the liberal arts area (literature, the arts,social sciences, history, biological or physicalsciences, etc.).

Dental Hygiene Course Work A minimum of 21units in previous dental hygiene course workmay be accepted.

OrientationOrientation is traditionally scheduled duringthe week prior to the first week of classes.The purpose of the program is to acquaintincoming students with the School ofDentistry, its policies, programs, faculty andfacilities. Incoming students receive financialcounseling and purchase their initial equip-ment issue as part of orientation activities.

CurriculumCourses listed below are required for comple-tion of the degree. Course listings are currentas of 2000-2001 and are subject to change without notice by action of the School ofDentistry and the university.

Post-Certificate Dental Hygiene ProgramCurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

AMED 421 Seminar: Teaching Local Anesthesia 1

AMED 521 Local Anesthesia 1

AMED 522 Pharmacosedation I 1DHYG 318 Dental Specialties 2DHYG 401 Introduction to Advanced

Dental Hygiene 2DHYG 411ab Dental Literature

Review 2-2DHYG 413ab Dental Hygiene

Educational Concepts 2-2DHYG 414ab Advanced Dental

Hygiene 2-2DHYG 415ab Directed Clinical

Teaching 2-2DHYG 417 Issues in Dental

Health Care Delivery 1DHYG 424 Research Methods 2DHYG 430 Seminar: Initial

Periodontal Therapy 2DHYG 431 Seminar: Periodontal

Treatment Planning 2DHYG 460abcd Clinic: Advanced

Dental Hygiene 2-2-1-1DPHR 501 Pharmacology 3GSPD 504 Dental Treatment of

the Geriatric and Special Patient 2

HBHV 310 Interactional Skills in Dental Hygiene 1

INTB 601 Advances in Oral Biology 2

PERI 415 Basic Periodontal Therapy 1

PERI 502 Periodontal Diseases and Elements of Therapeutic Judgment 2

PERI 504 Advanced Periodontics 1PTHL 312abc Medicine and

Pathology 1-3-2PTHL 501 Oral Pathology 3Elective courses* 16

*Electives: Students must meet prior to registrationeach trimester with the Dental Hygiene DepartmentChair to review their proposed course schedule.Electives must be upper division courses in the human-ities and social sciences. Upper division courses in thehumanities taken prior to admission may fulfill up toeight units of the 16 unit elective requirement.

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Professional Degrees

Doctor of Dental Surgery

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) pro-gram covers 11 consecutive 14-weektrimesters. The course of study maximizesthe interrelationship of all basic sciences andclinical detail sciences required by the

Commission on Dental Accreditation of theAmerican Dental Association.

USC’s reputation for excellent preparation ofits graduates for private practice has beenenhanced by curriculum changes that permit

students to begin clinical experience in theirfirst year. At the same time, opportunity andencouragement are given to those who mightelect to pursue careers in teaching andresearch.

AdmissionThe School of Dentistry admits 130 studentseach year for the curriculum leading to theDoctor of Dental Surgery. Admission to theschool is granted through the Office ofAdmission and Student Affairs whichreceives and processes all applications, evalu-ates credentials and notifies applicants whoqualify for entrance by forwarding letters ofacceptance. Students are selected by theCommittee on Admissions, composed of fac-ulty and students, who base their decision onconsideration of an applicant’s personal quali-ties, aptitude and superior scholarship neces-sary for the successful study and practice ofdentistry. Candidates who have received orwill receive a baccalaureate or higher degreewill be considered more favorably than appli-cants who have fulfilled only minimumrequirements. Admission information may beobtained by mail or in person. Addressinquiries to: USC School of Dentistry, Office of Admission and Student Affairs,University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641,(213) 740-2841, email: scdental@hsc.edu or access the school’s web site athttp://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

Admission RequirementsMinimum entrance requirements include:(1) graduation from an accredited secondaryschool, with credit for at least 12 academicunits, including three in English, three in onelaboratory science course, two in one foreignlanguage and two in college preparatory math-ematics; (2) a minimum of 60 semester units,or the equivalent completed or in progress, atthe time of application, in an accredited col-lege or university in the United States orCanada; (3) required courses, semester hourswith laboratory required: eight units each –one year’s completed course – of general biol-ogy (zoology), inorganic chemistry, organicchemistry, physics; other courses: Englishcomposition (eight units or one year), philoso-phy, history or fine arts (eight units or oneyear); (4) it is strongly suggested that studentstake additional upper division courses.Biochemistry, human or comparative anatomy,embryology, histology, genetics, physiology,psychology, sociology and economics areexamples of recommended courses; (5) allstudents who apply for admission to theSchool of Dentistry are required to take theDental Aptitude Test (DAT), given under theauspices of the Council on Dental Educationof the American Dental Association. TheDental Aptitude Test must be taken no laterthan March of the year for which formal appli-cation is made.

To expedite the admissions process, it is rec-ommended that the DAT be taken during atesting period before filing formal applicationthrough the American Association of DentalSchools Application Service (AADSAS). Testscores more than two years old will not be

accepted. Applicants should check with theDental Admissions Office. Full informationabout the test is sent to all applicants uponrequest, or can be obtained from the Divisionof Educational Measurements, Council onDental Education, American DentalAssociation, 211 East Chicago Avenue,Chicago, Illinois 60611. No action can betaken on the application until DAT scoreshave been received.

(6) A personal interview at the School ofDentistry may be required of all applicantswho appear qualified for consideration asdetermined by the Office of Admission andStudent Affairs, although this interview maybe waived for exceptionally qualified candi-dates as determined by the DentalAdmissions Committee; a manual dexteritytest may be required as part of an interviewprocess; (7) complete transcripts of under-graduate and graduate work, includingdegree notations, must be on file in theOffice of Admission and Student Affairs bythe end of July prior to enrolling; (8) residen-cy requirements: as a private institution, USCseeks a culturally and geographically diversepopulation. Therefore, out-of-state applicantsare evaluated and selected based on the samecriteria as California residents.

No applicant will be denied admission on thebasis of race, religion, creed or disability. Alladmitted students must provide evidencethat functional health is sufficient to meetprofessional demands, both in the studentrole and as an entry-level practitioner.

Application Procedure(1) An application form should be obtainedfrom the American Association of DentalSchools Application Service (AADSAS) by writing: AADSAS, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.,N.W., Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20036 oraccess the online version at www.aads.jhu.eduor email: aadsas@aads.jhu.edu. (2) TheAADSAS application form should be filled out and returned to AADSAS. USC requiresthat the application be received by AADSASno later than March 1 of the year in whichenrollment is anticipated. Early applicationand file completion is recommended for appli-cants desiring an off-site interview. Do notsend the application form to USC directly.(3) All applicants are required to pay a nonre-fundable $55 application fee, which should beforwarded directly to USC. (4) Notificationfrom the Office of Admission and StudentAffairs will be sent, indicating that the applica-tion has been received from AADSAS.(5) Candidates who are being seriously consid-ered for acceptance will be sent an invitationfor an interview and will be required to submitadditional information. No interview can begranted unless the file is complete, includingDAT scores. The interview may be waived for

exceptional candidates as determined by theadmissions committee. (6) Notification ofacceptance will be sent by the Office ofAdmission and Student Affairs sometime afterDecember 1. (7) A non-refundable commit-ment fee of $500 is required from students bythe deadline indicated in their acceptance let-ter to hold a place in the entering class. A sec-ond commitment fee of $500 is required byMay 1. Applicants accepted after May 1 arerequired to pay a flat fee of $1,000 within15 days from the date of their acceptance let-ter to hold a place in the entering class; appli-cants accepted after July 1 are required to pay a $1,000 commitment fee within five days. These non-refundable fees will beapplied toward tuition upon enrollment.(8) Preregistration for the first year dental classis held before orientation; (9) all entering stu-dents are required to prepay $1,500 toward theinitial tuition by July 15. (10) Prior to enroll-ment, accepted students must provide evi-dence of sound health and meet the school’shealth requirements.

OrientationStudents who have been accepted into thepredoctoral dental program and who havereserved their place in the class will receiveinformation on orientation during the firsttwo weeks in July.

Orientation takes place prior to the first weekof classes. The purpose of the orientation pro-gram is to acquaint incoming students withthe school, its policies, programs, faculty andfacilities. Incoming students receive financialcounseling and receive their initial equipmentissue during this orientation period.

Eligibility for DegreeA student is eligible for the Doctor of DentalSurgery after successfully attaining the quali-tative and quantitative level expected in thedoctoral curriculum, specifically: has met the2.0 GPA requirement for graduation; has noconditions existing at the termination of thefinal academic time unit that would qualifyhim or her for academic probation, clinicalprobation or academic disqualification; has nounreconciled marks of F, IW, ICW, N or NC;has demonstrated the personal characteristicsexpected of a professional; has fulfilled his orher financial obligations as well as all otherobligations and requirements for graduation.

CurriculumThe curriculum leading to the Doctor ofDental Surgery degree undergoes constantchange to meet the challenges of moderndental practice. Course listings are current asof 2000-2001 and are subject to change with-out notice by action of the School ofDentistry and the university.

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Doctor of Dental Surgery CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

AMED 502 Emergency Medicine 2AMED 521 Local Anesthesia 1AMED 522 Pharmacosedation I 1AMED 523 Pharmacosedation II 1ANAT 521 Head and Neck

Anatomy 3ANAT 522 Systemic Human

Anatomy 3ANAT 523 Head and Neck

Dissection 1CMDT 501 Introduction to

Community Dentistry Programs 1

CMDT 502ab Contemporary Dental Practice 2-2

CMDT 507abc Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry 0-0-1

CMDT 601 Mobile Clinic 1DBIO 501 Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology 2DIAG 521 Principles of Oral

Radiology 2DIAG 522 Radiographic

Techniques 1DMAT 505 Dental Materials

Update 1DMAT 521ab Dental Materials 2-2DPHR 501 Pharmacology 3ENDO 501 Clinical Endodontics 1ENDO 502 Advanced

Endodontics 1ENDO 521 Preclinical

Endodontics 3ENDO 562abcd Clinic: Concentrated

Early Endodontics 0-0-0-1ENDO 563ab Clinic: Endodontic

Therapy 0-2FPRO 521 Preclinical Fixed

Prosthodontics I 3FPRO 522 Preclinical Fixed

Prosthodontics II 3FPRO 561abcd Clinic: Fixed

Prosthodontics I 0-0-0-3FPRO 562ab Clinic: Fixed

Prosthodontics II 0-3GSPD 504 Dental Treatment

of the Geriatric and Special Patient 2

GSPD 562abc Clinic: Geriatric Dentistry 0-0-1

GSPD 563abc Clinic: Special Patient Care 0-0-1

HBHV 501 Behavioral Skills in Dentistry 1

HBHV 502 Interactional Skills 1HBHV 504 Patient Education

and Management 1HBHV 550 Communications in

Clinical Dentistry 1HBHV 561abcde Clinic: Behavioral

Dentistry 0-0-0-0-1

INDD 501 Applied Growth and Development 1

INTB 504 Human CraniofacialDevelopment and Genetics 3

INTB 521 Basic and MedicalMicrobiology 2

INTP 503ab Evaluation of Scien-tific Information in Clinical Practice 0-1

INTR 503 Preclinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2

INTR 550ab Introduction to Clinical Dentistry 0-1

INTR 551abcde Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 0-0-0-0-1

INTR 553abcdef Clinic: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 0-0-0-0-0-2

INTX 501abcdefh Integrated Basic and Applied Science I 1-1-2-2-2-2-1

INTX 502abcdef Integrated Basic and Applied Science II 1-1-2-3-1-2

MBIO 501 Immunology 2OCCL 502 Occlusion 1OCCL 521ab Dental Morphology

and Function 3-2OCCL 522 Occlusion Laboratory 1OMOD 501 Emergency Dental

Treatment 1OMOD 502 Chronic Orofacial

Pain 2OMOD 506 Infection Control 1OMOD 551abcd Clinic: Physical

Evaluation 0-0-0-1OMOD 562abcd Clinic: Hospital

Dentistry 0-0-0-1OMOD 563abcdef Clinic: Emergency

Dental Treatment 0-0-0-0-0-1

OPER 521ab Preclinical OperativeDentistry I 1-3

OPER 522 Preclinical OperativeDentistry II 3

OPER 561abcd Clinic: Operative Dentistry I 0-0-0-6

OPER 562ab Clinic: Operative Dentistry II 0-6

ORTH 501ab Seminar: Orthodontics 0-1

ORTH 521 Preclinical Orthodontics 2

ORTH 561abcdef Clinic: Orthodontic Therapy 0-0-0-0-0-2

PEDO 501 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 1

PEDO 521 Preclinical PediatricDentistry 2

PEDO 551abc Clinic: Dentistry for Children I 0-0-2

PEDO 561abc Clinic: Dentistry for Children II 0-0-1

PERI 502 Periodontal Diseases and Elements of Therapeutic Judgment 2

PERI 504 Advanced Periodontics 1

PERI 521 Periodontal Surgery 2PERI 550ab Clinic: Introductory

Periodontal Therapy 1-1PERI 561abcd Clinic: Periodontal

Therapy I 0-0-0-1PERI 562ab Clinic: Periodontal

Therapy II 0-2PTHL 501 Oral Pathology 3PTHL 504ab Seminar: Oral

Pathology 0-0REST 501 Preclinical Operative

and Fixed Prostho-dontics (Conjoint) 2

REST 503ab Clinical RestorativeDentistry 1-1

REST 504 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 1

REST 521 Preclinical Operative/Fixed ProsthodonticsLaboratory 3

REST 522 Esthetics in Dentistry 1RPRO 502 Removable Complete

Prosthodontics 1RPRO 503ab Preclinical Removable

Prosthodontics and Implants 2-1

RPRO 510 Implant Dentistry 1RPRO 513 Removable Partial

Prosthodontics 1RPRO 523ab Preclinical Removable

Prosthodontics and Implants Laboratory 1-1

RPRO 550 Removable CompleteProsthodontics Clinic I 1

RPRO 561abcd Clinic: Removable Complete Prostho-dontics I 0-0-0-2

RPRO 562ab Clinic: Removable Complete Prostho-dontics II 0-3

RPRO 571abcdef Clinic: Removable Partial Prostho-dontics 0-0-0-0-0-2

SURG 501 Oral Surgery 2SURG 562abc Clinic: Oral

Surgery I 0-0-1SURG 563abc Clinic: Oral

Surgery II 0-0-1SURG 564abcd Clinic: Hospital

Oral Surgery 0-0-0-1

Four units of selective courses are required inaddition to the above.

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Advanced Placement Doctoral DentalDegreeThe Advanced Placement D.D.S. programallows the outstanding student who has com-pleted a Bachelor of Science in DentalHygiene to waive several courses in order tocomplete the doctoral dental degree in 150units rather than the 185 units for the regularprogram.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to the entrance requirements tothe School of Dentistry, the following addi-tional requirements must be met: (1) bache-lor’s degree from the USC dental hygieneprogram completed within five years of theprojected date of entry into the doctoral den-tal program; (2) a minimum grade point aver-age of 3.0 (A = 4.0) in the dental hygiene pro-gram and a minimum “C” grade in each ofthe courses waived; (3) two letters of recom-mendation from faculty in the dental hygieneprogram.

Degree RequirementsThe student in the Advanced PlacementD.D.S. program must complete all theD.D.S. required courses except for the fol-lowing: AMED 502, 521, 522; ANAT 521;CMDT 501ab; DBIO 501; DIAG 521; GSPD504; HBHV 501, 550; INTR 550ab; INTX501a, 501b, 501f, 502a; OMOD 506; PERI504, 562ab, 550ab.

The four-unit selective requirement will alsobe waived. INTX 502d may be waived bypassing a comprehensive examination.

Six-Year ProgramThe School of Dentistry offers a six-yearpredental/dental program.

The main purposes of the AcceleratedDental Acceptance Program Track (ADAPT)are (1) to continue to attract high qualityapplicants to the USC School of Dentistry,(2) to encourage students interested in den-tistry to take their predental education atUSC, and (3) to offer an opportunity for qual-ity students to complete their education at anoutstanding private university. Only studentswho are completing their senior year in highschool are eligible to apply.

Application Procedures(1) Complete and submit the USC under-graduate admissions application by the priori-ty deadline of December 15.

(2) Complete and submit the ADAPT appli-cation and essay to the USC School ofDentistry by February 1. (3) In addition, for-ward the following items directly to theSchool of Dentistry: (a) $55 application fee,(b) 2" x 2" passport-style photograph, (c) twoletters of recommendation from high school

science teachers, (d) copies of SAT scoresand high school transcripts, and copy ofacceptance letter from USC.

For additional information and an applica-tion, contact: USC School of Dentistry, Officeof Admission and Student Affairs, UniversityPark, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841, email: scdental@ hsc.edu or access the school’s web site athttp://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

D.D.S./M.B.A.In response to changes in dental care deliverysystems and to the increasing complexity ofdental care financing, the School of Dentistryoffers an innovative program for individualsdesiring knowledge in both dental scienceand business administration.

The D.D.S./M.B.A. dual degree program is afive-year program offered cooperatively bythe School of Dentistry and the MarshallSchool of Business. Students must completeall requirements established by both schoolsfor their respective degrees.

The program involves completion of the firstyear in the School of Dentistry, the second inthe Marshall School of Business, and thencompletion of the balance of the slightlymodified dentistry program. A total of 48units must be completed in the MarshallSchool of Business.

First Year: required dentistry courses

Second Year: required M.B.A. program courses

Third to Fifth Year: Completion of the remain-der of required dentistry courses and gradu-ate elective courses sufficient to bring thetotal units completed in the Marshall Schoolto at least 48. The dentistry requirement offour units of selective courses will be met byMarshall School courses.

The program may be completed in five cal-endar years.

Admission RequirementsStudents who have successfully completedone year in the School of Dentistry will beconsidered for admission to the MarshallSchool of Business. All requirements foradmission to the regular M.A. program (gradepoint average, GMAT score, etc.) must be ful-filled by the dental student for admission tothe Marshall School of Business.

The D.D.S. and the M.B.A. degrees areawarded simultaneously upon completion oftheir requirements by the School of Dentistryand the Marshall School of Business.

D.D.S./M.S. in GerontologyThe D.D.S./M.S. dual degree programextends over five years and is offered cooper-atively by the School of Dentistry and theDavis School of Gerontology. The programaddresses the challenges facing oral healthcare providers as the number of older personsneeding dental care increases. With the evo-lution of care toward patients who live longerlives, graduating dentists will be better pre-pared to provide service to the aging popula-tion in community settings and health carefacilities.

The student spends the first year takingrequired D.D.S. courses in the DentalSchool. Gerontology course work will beintroduced in the second year and continuethrough the fifth year.

Gerontology RequirementsThe Master of Science in Gerontologyrequires 38 units of course and field workwhich includes the core content of the M.S.in Gerontology program. The following is anoutline of requirements and electives:

REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

GERO 475 Ethical Issues in Geriatric Health Care 4

GERO 519 Biological Processes and Aging 4

GERO 520 Life Span Develop-mental Psychology 4

GERO 530 Life Span Develop-mental Sociology 4

GERO 555 Integrating Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach 4

GERO 540 Social Policy and Aging 4GERO 591z Field Practicum 6GERO 593 Research Methods 4

ELECTIVE COURSES UNITS

Four units to be selected from the following listin consultation with the advisor:GERO 513 Stress, Health, and

Aging 4GERO 522 Counseling Older Adults

and Their Families 4GERO 545 Prevention, Rehabili-

tation, and Health Promotion 2

GERO 546 Health Assessment andClient Management for the Elderly 2

GERO 550 Administration and System Management in Programs for Older Adults 4

GERO 561 Education for the Older Adult 4

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Dentistry RequirementsThe D.D.S. requires 185 units of credit. TheSchool of Dentistry will waive CMDT 501ab,CMDT 507abc, GSPD 562abc, HBHV 501,HBHV 504, INTP 503 and electives totaling10 units from the required curriculum. In itsplace, students are required to take INTP651 Experience in Dental Teaching (4),INTP 502ab Human Relations in DentalPractice (2-2), GSPD 610 Clinical Gerontology(1), GSPD 612 Special Patient Care Clinic (1).

Program AdaptationThe Davis School of Gerontology will waive14 units of credit: GERO 510 Physiology ofDevelopment and Aging (4); GERO 589Professional Issues in Gerontology (4);GERO 591z Field Practicum (2) and

GERO electives (4). These requirements willbe replaced by INTP 651 (4), INTP 502ab(2-2), GSPD 610 (1), GSPD 612 (1) andINTX 502e (1).

Admission RequirementsIn addition to the entrance requirements tothe School of Dentistry (listed on page 406),the following additional requirements mustbe met:

(1) Applicants must meet the admissionrequirements of both the Graduate Schooland the Dental School.

(2) Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degreein any academic field.

(3) Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulativeGPA in the last two years of undergraduateschool and be competitive with the incomingclass.

(4) Performance on the Graduate RecordExam to the satisfaction of Gerontology andcompetitive with the incoming class.

(5) Evidence of leadership and motivation.

(6) Completion of the M.S. in Gerontologyapplication including a written statementregarding commitment to the field of geri-atric dentistry, letters of reference, etc.

Dental Problem Based Learning Program

The Problem Based Learning Program hasbeen designed to address the recommenda-tions developed by the National Academy ofSciences Institute of Medicine in their report,“Dental Education at the Crossroads –Challenges and Change.” This program willpresent the identical set of curricular learningoutcomes that were recently approved by theAmerican Dental Association Council onDental Accreditation. The Dental ProblemBased Learning Program represents an alter-native approach to the School of Dentistrycurriculum rather than a new curriculum.

The objective of the Problem Based LearningProgram is to educate a student who will becommitted to lifelong, self-motivated learning,skilled in the techniques of problem solving ina clinical setting, well-prepared to deal withthe future advances in dental therapy anddental care delivery, able to deal with themedical presentations of dental patients, effec-tive in group learning/accomplishment envi-ronments and highly skilled in the delivery ofdental health care of outstanding quality.

Admission RequirementsMinimum admission requirements are identi-cal to those for the Doctor of Dental Surgery;refer to the Admission Requirements sectionunder the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

CurriculumThe problem based learning curriculumachieves the identical set of curricular learn-ing outcomes found in the School ofDentistry curriculum. However, the method-ology and course structure differ. For instance,

greater emphasis is placed on clinical observa-tion and the small group learning experience.

Periodic individual meetings held eachtrimester by PBL faculty members help tocommunicate each student’s progress. Peerfeedback may also play an integral role in thePBL curriculum.

Graduation RequirementsGraduation requirements are identical tothose for the Doctor of Dental Surgery; referto the Graduation Requirements sectionunder the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Problem Based Learning CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

DPBL 501abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Structure I 3-3-3

DPBL 502abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Function I 8-8-8

DPBL 503abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Behavior I 2-2-2

DPBL 504abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Clinical Dentistry I 4-4-4

DPBL 511abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Structure II 2-2-2

DPBL 512abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Function II 5-5-5

DPBL 513abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Behavior II 3-3-2

DPBL 514abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Clinical Dentistry II 7-7-8

DPBL 521abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Structure III 1-1-1

DPBL 522abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Function III 1-1-1

DPBL 523abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Behavior III 1-1-1

DPBL 524abc Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Clinical Dentistry III 14-14-14

DPBL 531ab Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Structure IV 1-1

DPBL 532ab Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Function IV 1-1

DPBL 533ab Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Behavior IV 1-1

DPBL 534ab Dental Problem Based Learning – Human Clinical Dentistry IV 13-13

This program is designed to teach qualifieddentists from other countries the knowledgeand skills available in the United States.Time necessary to complete the programdepends upon the doctor’s ability; a mini-mum of two years is usually required. Abouteight months will be devoted to fundamen-tal, technical and academic procedures. Theremaining time is devoted to clinical trainingas necessary to achieve graduation qualifica-tions. Graduation from the InternationalStudent Program leads to a D.D.S. degreebut does not give automatic licensure to prac-tice dentistry. However, graduates are eligibleto take the State Board Dental Examinationsin most of the United States. (A few statesstill require U.S. citizenship.)

Additional information may be requestedfrom the USC School of Dentistry, Office ofAdmission and Student Affairs, UniversityPark, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841, email: scdental@hsc.edu or access the school’s web site athttp://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

AdmissionProspective students must apply to theInternational Student Program, USC Schoolof Dentistry, University Park, Los Angeles,CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841. Applicantswill be tested in November and acceptedbased on the following requirements: (1) com-pletion of the formal application (beforeSeptember 15 for admission to the program inApril). A $125 application fee must accompa-ny the application. (2) Successful completionof the National Boards Part I examination ofthe American Dental Association (ADA). Thealternative to the National Board examinationis the ADA Science Achievement Test givenat USC in November. A score of 75 percentmust be attained in each category. Higherscores are advantageous in evaluation of thecandidate’s academic level. (3) Proficiency inEnglish is an important key to success in theprogram. To demonstrate competence inEnglish, applicants must take a comprehen-sive language examination administered atUSC by the American Language Academy inNovember. If a candidate has a score of 600on the Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL), the English requirement iswaived. The TOEFL can be arrangedthrough an American embassy. (4) A personalinterview by a member of the internationalstudent faculty of the School of Dentistry.(5) Two letters of recommendation from for-mer teachers. (6) A brief but accurate accountof clinical experience. (7) Documentary proof

of license to practice from a Ministry ofHealth or proper governing body.(8) Satisfactory completion of and compe-tence in the following academic and artisticentrance examinations to be given inNovember: (a) fixed prosthodontics (practi-cal); (b) complete removable prosthodontics(written and practical); (c) operative dentistry(practical); (d) spatial relations (practical).(9) Complete official documents (transcripts)of all college and university course work,including dental education. (10) Certificationof dental degree. Candidates chosen will bethose who demonstrate the best qualificationsin all academic and practical skills. (11) Priorto enrollment, accepted students must pro-vide evidence of sound health and meet theschool’s health requirements.

Student VisasThe I-20 Student Visa is issued to the appli-cant only after complete admission andacceptance has been granted. Before thepapers can be processed, the applicant mustpresent a copy of the I-94 form (white sheetin the passport) and a notarized statement offinancial support for tuition and expenses fortwo years ($100,000) to the InternationalStudent Program. These materials must besubmitted at the time of application. TheInternational Admission Office will issue theI-20 visa upon receipt of these documents.

Financial AssistanceIt is university policy to accept candidateswho have the personal financial resources topay for graduate study. Foreign students areusually ineligible for financial assistancethrough the university or U.S. banks with theexception of permanent residents or U.S. citi-zens. In no case is financial assistance avail-able to foreign nationals attending school onstudent visas.

Permanent residents and U.S. citizensenrolling in the International StudentProgram are advised that financial support forall students is severely limited, therefore, allapplicants are urged to carefully examinetheir financial resources before accepting anoffer of admission.

CurriculumEach candidate for the D.D.S. degree shouldcomplete the course of instruction in twoyears, however, some individuals may needmore time. Instruction is given by the ISPfaculty in conjunction with the regular facultyand staff of the School of Dentistry. The firstfour to eight months will be spent in preclini-cal exercises to acquaint the student with thefundamental technical procedures used at

USC. The balance will be used for clinicalprocedures related to diagnosis and treatmentof patients.

Grade Point Average StandardsSince this is a short program and highly con-centrated, a GPA of 2.0 (A = 4.0) must bemaintained each trimester. Therefore, eachapplicant will be provisionally accepted. If adoctor is unable to maintain an average GPAof 2.0, he or she will be asked to resign.

Periodic meetings each trimester by theentire International Student Program facultyto evaluate each student’s progress are used tohelp counsel the students more effectively intheir course work. From these meetings, rec-ommendations are made regarding advance-ment, special programs and disqualification.

Graduation RequirementsIn order to receive the Doctor of DentalSurgery (D.D.S.) degree, students in theInternational Student program must: (1) suc-cessfully complete all the courses in the cur-riculum, (2) pass Part I and Part II of theADA National Board examination, and (3) pass an oral comprehensive examinationon the clinical sciences administered by thefaculty of the International Student Program.

In addition to meeting the academic require-ments indicated above, students must have acompleted administrative clearance form onfile in the Office of Academic Affairs before adegree can be conferred. This administrativeclearance indicates that the student has metfinancial and other obligations to the univer-sity and to the student’s patients.

International Student Program CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

AMED 502 Emergency Medicine 2AMED 521 Local Anesthesia 1AMED 522 Pharmacosedation I 1CMDT 507abc Ethical Issues in the

Practice of Dentistry 0-0-1DIAG 523 Oral Maxillofacial

Imaging 2DMAT 521b Dental Materials 2DPHR 501 Pharmacology 3ENDO 501 Clinical Endodontics 1ENDO 502 Advanced Endodontics 1ENDO 521 Preclinical Endodontics 3ENDO 562abcd Clinic: Concen-

trated Early Endodontics 0-0-0-1

ENDO 563ab Clinic: Endodontic Therapy 0-2

FPRO 520 Preclinical FixedProsthodontics (ISP) 2

FPRO 521 Preclinical FixedProsthodontics I 3

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FPRO 522 Preclinical FixedProsthodontics II 3

FPRO 561abcd Clinic: Fixed Prostho-dontics I 0-0-0-3

FPRO 562ab Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics II 0-3

GSPD 504 Dental Treatment the Geriatric and Special Patient 2

GSPD 562abc Clinic: Geriatric Dentistry 0-0-1

GSPD 563abc Clinic: Special Patient Care 0-0-1

HBHV 503 Behavioral Principles in Dentistry 2

INTR 553abcdef Clinic: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 0-0-0-0-0-2

OCCL 502 Occlusion 1OCCL 522 Occlusion Laboratory 1OMOD 501 Emergency Dental

Treatment 1OMOD 502 Chronic Orofacial

Pain 2OMOD 505 Oral Medicine 2OMOD 551abcd Clinic: Physical

Evaluation 0-0-0-1OMOD 563abcdef Clinic: Emergency

Dental Treatment 0-0-0-0-0-1

OPER 520 Preclinical OperativeDentistry (ISP) 3

OPER 522 Preclinical OperativeDentistry II 3

OPER 561abcd Clinic: Operative Dentistry I 0-0-0-6

ORTH 501ab Seminar: Orthodontics 0-1

ORTH 521 Preclinical Orthodontics 2

ORTH 561abcdef Clinic: Orthodontic Therapy 0-0-0-0-0-2

PEDO 501 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 1

PEDO 521 Preclinical PediatricDentistry 2

PEDO 561abc Clinic: Dentistry for Children II 0-0-1

PERI 502 Periodontal Diseases and Elements of Therapeutic Judgment 2

PERI 504 Advanced Periodontics 1

PERI 521 Periodontal Surgery 2PERI 550ab Clinic: Introductory

Periodontal Therapy 1-1PERI 561abcd Clinic: Periodontal

Therapy I 0-0-0-1PERI 562ab Clinic: Periodontal

Therapy II 0-2PTHL 501 Oral Pathology 3

REST 503ab Clinical RestorativeDentistry 1-1

REST 553a Seminar: Review of the Literature inRestorative Dentistry 2

REST 702a Seminar: Treatment Planning 2

RPRO 502 Removable CompleteProsthodontics 1

RPRO 503ab Preclinical RemovableProsthodontics and Implants 2-1

RPRO 510 Implant Dentistry 1RPRO 513 Removable Partial

Prosthodontics 1RPRO 523ab Preclinical Removable

Prosthodontics and Implants Laboratory 1-1

RPRO 561abcd Clinic: Removable Complete Prostho-dontics I 0-0-0-2

RPRO 562ab Clinic: Removable Complete Prostho-dontics II 0-3

RPRO 571abcdef Clinic: Removable Partial Prostho-dontics 0-0-0-0-0-2

SURG 501 Oral Surgery 2SURG 562abc Clinic: Oral

Surgery I 0-0-1

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Advanced Programs in Dental Education

The School of Dentistry offers advanced den-tal education programs in endodontics, gener-al practice residency, oral and maxillofacialsurgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontologyand prosthodontics, all leading to a certificatein a clinical specialty. The School of Dentistryin conjunction with the Graduate School alsooffers a combined program in orthodonticsand craniofacial biology, in pediatric dentistryand craniofacial biology and periodontics andcraniofacial biology leading to a Master ofScience degree and a certificate. In conjunc-tion with the School of Medicine, the Schoolof Dentistry offers a combined program lead-ing to an M.D. degree and a certificate in oraland maxillofacial surgery. In addition to clini-cal seminars and clinical experience, studentstake basic science courses with advanced stu-dents from other departments.

The certificate curriculum consists of a coreof basic science subjects plus clinical semi-nars and clinical experience. Elective sub-jects may also be selected by the studentwith the approval of the program director.

The estimated lengths of programs are as follows:

Endodontics, 24 monthsGeneral Practice Residency, 12 monthsOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 48 monthsOral and Maxillofacial Surgery/M.D.,

72 monthsOrthodontics, 36 monthsPediatric Dentistry, 24 or 36 monthsPeriodontology, 36 monthsProsthodontics, 36 months

Admission RequirementsApplicants must hold the Doctor of DentalSurgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistrydegree and must present the appropriatedegrees, approved transcripts and affidavits asprescribed by the Office of DentalAdmissions and Student Affairs.

Admission ProceduresProspective students should request applica-tion forms from the Office of Admission andStudent Affairs. For selection and admissionto the Periodontics/CBY, Orthodontics/CBY,and Pediatrics/CBY Dentistry Programs,applicants are required to take the AptitudeSection of the Graduate Record Examina-tions; a score of 1000 or above is desired forPediatric Dentistry. For selection and admis-sion for Orthodontics and Periodontics/CBY, a combined score (verbal and quantitative) of 1200 or better is required. The last accept-able test is in September of the year pre-ceding desired admission. For further

information regarding the GRE, applicantsmay contact a university in their area or write to: USC Testing Bureau, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0052.

A manual of preparation for this examinationis available from ARCO Publishing Company,219 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10003.

The following material is also required tocomplete the application: (1) a USC DentalAdvanced Program application and a $55application fee (graduates of foreign dentalschools must submit a $125 application fee);(2) a 2" x 2" passport style photograph of theapplicant; (3) one official copy of the appli-cant’s dental school transcript with degreenotation. Foreign transcripts and degree nota-tions must be submitted with a certifiedEnglish translation; (4) three letters of recom-mendation: (a) one from the program directoror chairman of the specific graduate depart-ment applied to, or someone who is currentlya pedodontist, orthodontist, etc.; (b) one froma full-time faculty member in the basic sci-ences; (c) a general character reference fromapplicant’s superior in service, or an individ-ual by whom he or she was employed;(5) board scores Part I and Part II for all pro-grams; GRE scores are required for Ortho-dontics, Periodontics/CBY and Pediatric/CBYPrograms. International students are requiredto take GREs for the two-year certificate pro-gram. These requirements may be waived atthe discretion of the program director; (6) abiographical statement; (7) applicants may beasked to be available for an interview. If one

is necessary, applicants will be contacted bythe director of the individual advanced pro-gram; (8) applicants for General PracticeResidency, Orthodontic, Pediatric Dentistryand Oral Surgery programs must submitapplicant agreement forms to thePostdoctoral Dental Matching Program;(9) applicants for the General PracticeResidency, Periodontic, Pediatric Dentistryand Oral Surgery programs must also submitan application to the Postdoctoral ApplicationSupport Service (PASS). Applicants for theEndodontic and Prosthodontics programs arealso encouraged to submit an applicationthrough PASS. Applications and informationare available at PASS, Suite 101, 1625Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.20036-2212, (202) 332-8790; (10) applicantswill be required to pay a non-refundable $500tuition deposit upon notification of accep-tance. (11) Prior to enrollment, accepted stu-dents must provide evidence of sound healthand meet the school’s health requirements.

Timetable for ApplicationsApplications for admission to advanced pro-grams must be received as follows:

Oral Surgery, September 15Orthodontics, October 1Periodontology, October 1General Practice Residency, October 15Endodontics, November 1Pediatric Dentistry, November 1Prosthodontics, November 1

Completed applications and related infor-mation are reviewed first by the faculty of thedepartment of interest. In selecting applicantsfor admission the faculty considers academicrecords and personal qualifications. Finalapproval for admission rests with theadvanced education coordinating committee.Responsibility for advising the student afteradmission rests with the department chair.

OrientationA general orientation session is usually heldthe first week of classes. Incoming studentsare acquainted with the School of Dentistry,its policies, procedures, faculty and facilities.More specific orientations are offered by theindividual programs.

Student Issue – Advanced ProgramsDental units in the school’s clinics areequipped with midwest type tubing and cou-plers for low and high speed air hand pieces.Advanced students must provide their ownadapters to fit the school’s couplers unless thestudents’ present hand pieces are already somodified. The Dental Bookstore will assist insuch conversions, if necessary. The bookstorehas some low speed air hand pieces availablefor rent.

Students are required to use School ofDentistry mobile cabinets. Arrangements canbe made to rent these cabinets through thebookstore.

Students accepted into an advanced programshould consult their program directors aboutneeded equipment.

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Advanced Endodontics

The advanced endodontics certificate pro-gram is a two-year course of study that beginsthe first of September each year. This pro-gram provides students with the backgroundinformation and clinical experience necessaryfor a specialist in the practice of endodontics,and also offers activities in research andteacher-training for students interested inacademic endodontics.

Emphasis is on the interaction of this special-ty with other specialties and with generaldentistry.

The program prepares its graduates for compe-tency in five areas of endodontics: clinical, sur-gical, research, biological basis and teaching.

The program in endodontics is accredited bythe Commission on Dental Accreditation, aspecialized accrediting body recognized by theCouncil on Postsecondary Accreditation andthe United States Department of Education.

Advanced Endodontics CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 701 Research Methodologies in Dentistry 2

ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis 2ADNT 704ab Oral Biology 1-13 eachADNT 710 Internship: Dental

Education 1-5AMED 750abc Physical Evaluation

and Anesthesia 2-2-1ANAT 701 Advanced Head and

Neck Anatomy 1DHIS 701 Advanced Oral

Histology 2DMAT 701 Advanced

Biomaterials 2DPHR 701 Advanced

Pharmacology 1ENDO 521 Preclinical

Endodontics 3

ENDO 701abcd Seminar: Biological Basis of Endodontic Therapy 1-1-1-1

ENDO 702 Seminar: Advanced Clinical Endodontics 2

ENDO 703abcd Seminar: Review of Endodontic Literature 1-1-1-1

ENDO 704ab Seminar: SurgicalEndodontics 2-2

ENDO 705ab Seminar: Endodontic Case Presentation 4-4

ENDO 710 Seminar: EndodonticPractice Management 2

ENDO 711 Alternatives in Endodontics 4

ENDO 761abcdef Clinic: AdvancedEndodontics 1-9 each

ENDO 790 Directed Research:Endodontics 1-12

PTHL 601 Advanced Oral Pathology Seminar 2

The advanced education program in oral andmaxillofacial surgery is a continuous 48-monthcourse of study that prepares the graduate forthe practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.The program in oral surgery is accredited bythe Commission on Dental Accreditation, aspecialized accrediting body recognized bythe Council on Postsecondary Accreditationand the United States Department ofEducation. The program also meets therequirements of the American Association ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

The program is conducted at the School ofDentistry and at the LAC + USC MedicalCenter. The course provides graduates withthe necessary background for certification by

the American Board of Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery. Certificates are awarded upon suc-cessful completion of the 48-month course.

Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryCurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis 2ADNT 704c Oral Biology 1ADNT 710 Internship: Dental

Education 1-5ORTH 706 Surgical Orthodontics 2PTHL 601 Advanced Oral

Pathology Seminar 2

PTHL 701 ClinicopathologicConference 3-12

SURG 701ab Seminar: Advanced Oral Surgery 2-2

SURG 702ab Seminar: Review of the Oral Surgery Literature 2-2

SURG 761abcd Clinic: Advanced Oral Surgery 1-10 each

SURG 763abcd Clinic: Advanced Hospital Oral Surgery and Anesthesia 1-10 each

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Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Integrated M.D. Degree/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate Program

The Schools of Dentistry and Medicine offera continuous 72-month integrated course ofstudy leading to a medical degree in additionto a certificate in oral and maxillofacialsurgery that prepares the graduate for thepractice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Theprogram is fully integrated and will includeadvanced placement into the establishedmedical school curriculum.

During the first three years, the student willfunction in the capacity of a medical studentas well as a resident in the Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery Program. After the completion

of the medical school curriculum, the M.D.degree will be awarded. This is requiredbefore the student can continue in the spe-cially designed surgical internship portion ofthe program. At the completion of the surgicalinternship, the student is qualified for med-ical licensure. During the fourth through sixthyear, all required rotations and surgical train-ing will be completed to fulfill the education-al requirements of the Commission of DentalAccreditation of the American DentalAssociation and the American Association ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

The program is conducted at the Schools ofDentistry and Medicine and at the LAC +USC Medical Center. The course of studyprovides the graduates with the necessarybackground for certification by the AmericanBoard of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. TheOral and Maxillofacial Surgery certificates areawarded upon successful completion of theentire 72-month course.

Advanced Orthodontics

The advanced orthodontics program consistsof a 36-month combined program leading to aMaster of Science degree in craniofacial biol-ogy and a certificate in orthodontics. Thisprogram can also lead to a Ph.D. track for theinterested student. The curriculum isdesigned to prepare students for academiccareers as clinical scholars through the inte-gration of the basic sciences with orthodonticeducation, as well as to provide the clinicalexperience necessary for the practice oforthodontics.

The program in advanced orthodontics isaccredited by the Commission on DentalAccreditation, a specialized accrediting bodyrecognized by the Council on PostsecondaryAccreditation and the United StatesDepartment of Education and meets theeducational requirement of the AmericanBoard of Orthodontists.

Advanced Orthodontics/CraniofacialBiology CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 710 Internship: DentalEducation 1-5

AMED 750a Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia 2

CBY 574 Statistical Methods inBioexperimentation 3

CBY 579L Craniofacial MolecularGenetics 4

CBY 585 Systematic ResearchWriting 3

CBY 590 Directed Research 3CBY 594abz* Master’s Thesis 2-2-0CBY 671 Epistemology and

Ethos of Bioscience 2

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ORTH 701ab Cephalometrics: Growth and Development 2-4 each

ORTH 702 Seminar: Review of Orthodontic Literature 5

ORTH 703abcdef Seminar: AdvancedOrthodontics 2-8 each

ORTH 704abc** Seminar: Ortho-dontics in Theory and Practice 2-2-2

ORTH 706 Surgical Orthodontics 2ORTH 721 Biomechanics and

Orthodontic Technic 8ORTH 751abcdef Clinic: Advanced

Orthodontics 1-10 eachPEDO 772a Clinic: Interceptive

Orthodontics 3

PERI 752 InterdisciplinaryTreatment: An Ortho-dontic Perspective 2

*Students will be re-enrolled in CBY 594z until com-pletion of the thesis. Tuition will be charged in eachtrimester of enrollment beyond Summer Session II.

** Elective course

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry

The advanced pediatric dentistry certificateprogram is a 24-month course of studydesigned to provide students with the back-ground information and clinical experiencenecessary for the practice of pediatric den-tistry. The program in pediatric dentistry isaccredited by the Commission on DentalAccreditation, a specialized accrediting bodyrecognized by the Council on PostsecondaryAccreditation and the United StatesDepartment of Education. The program alsomeets the educational requirements of theAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

First year studies emphasize advanced pedi-atric dentistry theory and clinical treatment ofthe normal child. Students develop a soundbasis in genetics, growth and development,behavior management, physical evaluation,research methodology, statistics, conscioussedation, interceptive orthodontics, preven-tion and a review of pediatric dental litera-ture. Second year studies concentrate on den-tal care of children with physical, mental andemotional disorders. The second year studentserves as a hospital-based resident atChildrens Hospital Los Angeles, Rancho LosAmigos Medical Center or Long BeachMemorial Medical Center. Students gainexperience in performing operating room pro-cedures, general anesthesia techniques, con-scious sedation and treating children withmedical disabilities and pathologies in thehospital environment.

In addition to the two-year program, opportu-nities are available to combine the basic cer-tificate program with a master’s degree inCraniofacial Biology (CBY).

The purpose of the combined Pediatric Dentistry/Craniofacial Biology program is toprepare highly qualified specialists in pediatricdentistry who can assume leadership positions

in dental education, service to the community,dental research and dental care of childrenwith developmental disabilities and medicallycompromising conditions. The structured cur-riculum of this three-year program offers astrong didactic component in basic biologicalscience and in clinical sciences as well asintensive clinical dental training.

An individual who elects to apply to the com-bined program in craniofacial biology andadvanced pediatric dentistry would submit asimultaneous application to the School ofDentistry and the Graduate School. See theCraniofacial Biology section of this cataloguefor further information. The first year of theprogram would be spent in craniofacial biolo-gy and the second and third years spent inthe Pediatric Dentistry program. After suc-cessful completion of the Craniofacial Biol-ogy program the student would be reviewedby the Pediatric Dentistry AdmissionsCommittee and admitted into the certificateprogram. The student must satisfactorilycomplete the Master of Science program tobe eligible for the Pediatric DentistryCertificate.

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry CertificateREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 701 Research Method-ologies in Dentistry 2

ADNT 706 Seminar: Diseases of Childhood 2

ADNT 707 Behavior of the Child Patient 2

ADNT 710 Internship: DentalEducation 1-5

AMED 750abc Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia 2-2-1

DMAT 701 Advanced Biomaterials 2

DPHR 701 Advanced Pharmacology 1

PEDO 701ab Seminar: AdvancedPediatric Dentistry 8-15 each

PEDO 702ab Comprehensive Review of PediatricDentistry 5-7 each

PEDO 703abcde Interceptive Orthodontics 2-5 each

PEDO 704ab Prevention in Pediatric Dentistry 2-2

PEDO 705 Pediatric Diseases 2PEDO 706 Dental Care for

Pediatric Patients with Disabilities 2

PEDO 707 Seminar: Cleft PalateRehabilitation 1-9

PEDO 721 Pediatric PhysicalEvaluation 2

PEDO 761abcde* Clinic: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry 2-10 each

PEDO 771abcdef* Clinic: Hospital Pediatric Dentistry 2-15 each

PEDO 772abcd Clinic: InterceptiveOrthodontics 1-3 each

PEDO 773 Hospital Pediatric Clinics 2-4

PEDO 774 Clinical Genetics inPediatric Dentistry 9

PEDO 790ab Directed Research:Pediatric Dentistry 1-6 each

*In addition to the required courses, a combined mini-mum of 36 units of PEDO 761 and PEDO 771 must besatisfactorily completed, as directed by the programdirector.

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Advanced Periodontology

The advanced periodontology program offerstwo options: (1) a 36-month, 180-unit courseof study leading to a certificate in periodon-tology, or (2) a dual 36-month, 183-unit pro-gram leading to both a certificate and aMaster of Science in Craniofacial Biology.The program in periodontology is accreditedby the Commission on Dental Accreditation,a specialized accrediting body recognized bythe Council on Postsecondary Accreditation,and the United States Department ofEducation. The program also meets the edu-cational requirements of the American Boardof Periodontology. Preparation for the certifi-cation process is an integral part of the cur-riculum, and all graduates are expected tobecome diplomates.

The curriculum provides a sound foundationin those basic sciences and medical subjectswhich apply directly to clinical periodontics.Emphasis is placed on the interaction of peri-odontics with other specialties and generaldentistry. The central theme of the curricu-lum is that periodontology is the sciencebasis to all of clinical dentistry.

The program is structured to produce skilledperiodontists with the technical and scientificabilities to provide periodontal services to thecommunity and to prepare students for teach-ing careers. This program also provides a por-tion of the requirements necessary for anadvanced degree in a basic science.

A core oral biology curriculum combined withfundamentals of physical diagnosis, anatomy,pathology, microbiology, research interpreta-tion and design, and pharmacology constitutethe biological foundation upon which theadvanced postdoctoral student builds his orher skills. The program provides knowledgeand clinical expertise in all types of periodon-tal treatments required for the practice of oralhealth care including the placement and careof implants. Clinical experience in pharma-cosedation and treatment of special carepatients is available for those who are inter-ested in these fields.

The program faculty believe that graduatesshould be dedicated to the concept of being acontinuous student and should contribute toperiodontics and to dentistry by practice,education, publication and/or research.

Advanced Periodontology Certificate (180 units)REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis 2ADNT 703a-f, h-j Seminar: Combined

Treatment Planning 2 each

ADNT 704ab Oral Biology 1-13 eachADNT 710 Internship:

Dental Education 1-5AMED 750abc Physical Evaluation

and Anesthesia 2-2-1ANAT 701 Advanced Head

and Neck Anatomy 1CBY 574 Statistical Methods in

Bioexperimentation 3CBY 575ab Biologic Basis of

Oral-Facial Disease 3-3CBY 590 Directed Research 6CBY 674 Advanced Oral

Microbiology 2DHIS 701 Advanced Oral

Histology 2DPHR 701 Advanced

Pharmacology 1PERI 701ab Seminar: Review of

Current PeriodontalLiterature 2-3

PERI 702ab Seminar: PeriodontalTreatment Procedures 2-2

PERI 704a-f, h-j Seminar: PeriodontalTherapy 2 each

PERI 708 Seminar: Clinical Basis of Periodontics 4

PERI 710 Clinical PeriodontalPhotography 1

PERI 711 Occlusal Therapy in Periodontics 2

PERI 713a-f, h-j Treatment Planning in Periodontics 2 each

PERI 716ab Seminar: Special Topics in PeriodontalDisease 3-3

PERI 750 Advanced PeriodontalInstrumentation 3

PERI 752 InterdisciplinaryTreatment: An Orthodontic Perspective 2

PERI 761a-f, h-j Clinic: AdvancedPeriodontics 1-10 each

PTHL 601 Advanced Oral Pathology Seminar 2

REST 710abcd Implant Dentistry 1-1-1-1

REST 782a-e Clinic: Implant Prostho-dontics 1-10 each

Advanced Periodontology Certificate/M.S.,Craniofacial Biology (183 units)REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis 2ADNT 703a-f, h-j Seminar: Combined

Treatment Planning 2 each

ADNT 704ab Oral Biology 1-13 eachADNT 710 Internship: Dental

Education 1-5AMED 750abc Physical Evaluation

and Anesthesia 2-2-1ANAT 701 Advanced Head

and Neck Anatomy 1CBY 574 Statistical Methods in

Bioexperimentation 3CBY 579L Craniofacial Molecular

Genetics 4CBY 582L Laboratory Methods 3CBY 585 Systematic Research

Writing 3CBY 590 Directed Research 6CBY 594ab Master’s Thesis 2-2CBY 671 Epistemology and

Ethos of Bioscience 2CBY 674 Advanced Oral

Microbiology 2DHIS 701 Advanced Oral

Histology 2DPHR 701 Advanced

Pharmacology 1PERI 701ab Seminar: Review of

Current PeriodontalLiterature 2-3

PERI 702ab Seminar: PeriodontalTreatment Procedures 2-2

PERI 704a-f, h-j Seminar: PeriodontalTherapy 2 each

PERI 708 Seminar: Clinical Basis of Periodontics 4

PERI 710 Clinical PeriodontalPhotography 1

PERI 711 Occlusal Therapy in Periodontics 2

PERI 713a-f, h-j Treatment Planning in Periodontics 2 each

PERI 716ab Seminar: Special Topics in PeriodontalDisease 3-3

PERI 750 Advanced PeriodontalInstrumentation 3

PERI 752 InterdisciplinaryTreatment: An Ortho-dontic Perspective 2

PERI 761a-f, h-j Clinic: AdvancedPeriodontics 1-10 each

PTHL 601 Advanced Oral Pathology Seminar 2

REST 710abcd Implant Dentistry 1-1-1-1

REST 782a-e Clinic: ImplantProsthodontics 1-10 each

The general practice residency program is a12-month, full-time residency programdesigned in conformance with the guidelinesof the Council on Dental Education and theCommission on Accreditation of the AmericanDental Association. A certificate is awardedupon satisfactory completion of the program.

The program is conducted primarily at the LosAngeles County + USC Medical Center, one ofthe nation’s largest teaching hospitals and atthe Los Angeles Veterans AdministrationOutpatient Clinic. Some of the training is alsoconducted at Rancho Los Amigos Medical

Center and the School of Dentistry. Othercommunity facilities may be included.

Under supervision of the faculties of theSchools of Dentistry and Medicine, the resi-dent rotates through oral surgery, emergencymedicine, anesthesia, care for the handicappedand other disciplines. Approximately 60 per-cent of the resident’s time is devoted to deliv-ery of oral health care.

The program emphasizes the treatment of awide range of oral health disorders, medicalconsiderations related to dental care, the ability to treat medically compromised and

handicapped patients and teaches how to pro-vide dental care in a hospital environment.Residents receive a monthly stipend duringtheir training program.

The program in general practice is accreditedby the Commission on Dental Accreditation, aspecialized accrediting body recognized by theCouncil on Postsecondary Accreditation andthe United States Department of Education.

General Practice Residency

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Advanced Prosthodontics

The program in advanced prosthodontics is a36-month course of study designed to teachdidactic and clinical skills leading to compe-tency in the specialized practice of prostho-dontics. The program provides a basic sci-ence foundation for clinical and technicalskills, incorporating studies in physical diag-nosis, anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacologyand oral biology. Since proficiency in all ele-ments of prosthodontics is required, equalemphasis is placed on fixed, removable, andimplant prosthodontics. Periodontally com-promised patients are frequently encoun-tered, so the program is allied with theadvanced program in periodontics and inte-grated patient care is stressed.

A research methodology course and aresearch project are required. Technical skillsessential to prosthodontics are basic to spe-cialty practice and this aspect is emphasized.Clinical experience in implant and didacticstudy in maxillofacial prosthetics are offered:students who want more experience in clini-cal care may devote more time to treatingthese patients. The program in advancedprosthodontics is accredited by theCommission on Dental Accreditation, a spe-cial accrediting body recognized by theCouncil on Postsecondary Accreditation andthe United States Department of Education.The program also meets the requirements ofthe American Board of Prosthodontics. A cer-tificate is awarded upon successful comple-tion of the program.

Advanced Prosthodontics CurriculumREQUIRED COURSES UNITS

ADNT 701 Research Methodologies in Dentistry 2

ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis 2ADNT 703abcdefhi Seminar: Combined

Treatment Planning 2 each

ADNT 704ab Oral Biology 1-13 eachAMED 750abc Physical Evaluation

and Anesthesia 2-2-1ANAT 701 Advanced Head

and Neck Anatomy 1CBY 575a Biologic Basis of

Oral-Facial Disease 3DMAT 701 Advanced

Biomaterials 2DPHR 701 Advanced

Pharmacology 1PTHL 601 Advanced Oral

Pathology Seminar 2REST 701 Orientation to

Advanced Prosthodontics 5

REST 702abcdefhi Seminar: TreatmentPlanning 2 each

REST 703abcdefh Seminar: Review of the ProsthodonticLiterature – Fixed 1 each

REST 704abcdefh Seminar: Review of the ProsthodonticLiterature – Removable 1 each

REST 705 Advanced FixedProsthodontics Techniques 1

REST 706 Advanced CompleteDenture Techniques 1

REST 708ab Dental Ceramics, Color, and Esthetics 2-2

REST 709ab Seminar: Removable Partial Dentures 1-2

REST 710ab Implant Dentistry 1-1REST 712 Maxillofacial

Prosthodontics 2REST 721ab Principles of

Occlusion 2-2REST 761abcdefhij Clinic: Advanced

Prosthodontics 1-10 eachREST 781 Clinic: Maxillofacial

Prosthetics 1-8REST 782abc Clinic: Implant

Prosthodontics 1-10 eachREST 790 Directed Research:

Prosthodontics 1-12

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Graduate Degrees

Craniofacial Biology

School of Dentistry 4342(213) 740-6799(213) 342-3174FAX: (213) 740-7560Email: shuler@zygote.hsc.usc.edu

Director: Charles Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.

FacultyProfessors: Paul Denny, Ph.D.; MichaelMelnick, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Cedric Minkin,Ph.D.; Gregory Mooser, D.D.S., Ph.D.;Marcel E. Nimni, Ph.D. (Medicine); MichaelSchneir, Ph.D.; Peter Sinclair, D.D.S.,M.S.D.; Jorgen Slots, D.D.S., Ph.D.; DavidWarburton, M.D. (Medicine)

Associate Professors: David Ann, Ph.D.(Pharmacology); Cheng-Ming Chuong, M.D.,Ph.D. (Medicine); Tina F. Jaskoll, Ph.D.;Charles Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.; Malcolm L.Snead, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Arnold Tiber, D.D.S.,Ph.D.; Gary N. Trump, Ph.D.; JosephZernik, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Steven Goodman, Ph.D.;Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Research Professors: Yang Chai, D.D.S., Ph.D.;David Crowe, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.; Alan Fincham,Ph.D.; Margarita Zeichner-David, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: Matt Lee, M.D.;Yi Liu, Ph.D.; Janet Oldak, Ph.D.; CarolWuenschell, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professors: John F. Reinisch,M.D. (Medicine); Libby F. Wilson, M.D.(Medicine)

Clinical Assistant Professor: Stephen Yen,D.M.D., Ph.D.

Craniofacial biology is concerned with the evo-lution, growth, structure and function of oraltissues and the oral region; and with the etiolo-gy and pathogenesis of numerous diseases andmalformations. These involve studies at vari-ous levels of biological organization, from themolecular and subcellular to the organismic.Craniofacial biology comprises a large, rapidlyincreasing body of knowledge that has bothclinical and academic importance.

The objective of the program is primarily, butnot exclusively, to prepare health sciencegraduates for entry into careers in academicenvironments as clinical scholars or as mem-bers of multidisciplinary teams of health pro-fessionals in academic centers of clinical andbasic health science research.

Admission RequirementsThe graduate program in craniofacial biologyoffers academic graduate training to individu-als with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, MedicalDoctor or equivalent degree. Applicants withBachelor of Science degrees in areas such asbiology and chemistry are also encouraged toapply.

ApplicationsFormal application to the USC Office ofGraduate Admission and the graduate pro-gram in Craniofacial Biology is required forMaster of Science and Doctor of Philosophyobjectives.

All postsecondary transcripts are required andmust be forwarded to the Office of GraduateAdmission for application to either Master ofScience or Doctor of Philosophy objectives.An undergraduate grade point average (GPA)of 3.0 or better, and a combined verbal andquantitative score of 1200 or better on theGraduate Record Examinations general testare required.

Three letters of recommendation describingacademic abilities and personal attributesmust be submitted on behalf of the appli-cant. Personal interviews may be required.

This degree is under the jurisdiction of theGraduate School. Students should also referto the Requirements for Graduation section,page 60, and the Graduate School section ofthis catalogue for general regulations, page565. All courses applied toward the degreemust be courses accepted by the GraduateSchool.

The Master of Science degree in craniofacialbiology offers the clinician (D.D.S., M.D., orequivalent) the opportunity to obtain clinicalresearch knowledge and skills in the area ofcraniofacial biology. Such training will include

research into the causes of craniofacial dis-eases and anomalies, as well as normal devel-opment and function. The course of study isparticularly directed toward those clinicianscommitted to pursuing a career in researchand teaching.

Degree RequirementsA total of 32 units is required that includeseight courses in craniofacial biology, four unitsof 594ab Thesis and necessary units of 590Thesis Research. All students must achieve a3.0 grade point average in the craniofacialbiology courses. Four core courses in craniofa-cial biology are required for all students:

CBY 574, CBY 579, CBY 585 and CBY 671.The four remaining courses required may beselected from any offered by the craniofacialbiology program and selected by the studentsand their mentors to best support theirresearch interests. All students are required tocomplete a thesis based on the student’sresearch following a thesis protocol approvedby a committee of craniofacial biology faculty.An advisory committee, comprising theresearch advisor and two additional facultymembers, will establish thesis requirementsto be completed by the student.

Master of Science

The Department of Continuing Educationprovides education courses in many areas ofthe dental profession. These programs aredesigned to offer updated and innovativeconcepts to dentists, dental hygienists andauxiliary personnel, and to provide the dentalcommunity with the opportunity to learnfrom outstanding scholars. In addition, thecourses fulfill continuing education require-ments of the California Board of DentalExaminers for relicensure of dentists andauxiliaries. The School of Dentistry is a rec-ognized American Dental Association (ADA)

and a Continuing Education RecognitionProgram (CERP) provider.

Courses are given at regular intervals in thevarious subjects of dentistry: cephalometry,ceramics, dental auxiliary education, dentallaboratory technics, dental management, den-tistry for children, endodontics, fixed prostho-dontics, instrumentation — dental hygiene,medicine and physical diagnosis, occlusion,oral pathology, oral surgery — minor, ortho-dontics, patient education, periodontics,

pharmacology, principles of dental practice,radiology, removable prosthodontics, restora-tive dentistry, and sedation and emergencies.

Information on schedules of classes may beobtained by writing: USC School of Dentistry,Department of Continuing Education,University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641,(213) 740-1591, FAX: (213) 740-3973, or refer to the school’s Web site atwww.usc.edu/hsc/dental/conted.

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Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in craniofa-cial biology is awarded under the jurisdictionof the Graduate School. Students should alsorefer to the Requirements for Graduationsection, page 60, and the Graduate Schoolsection of this catalogue for general regula-tions, page 565. All courses applied towardthe degree must be courses accepted by theGraduate School.

This program is designed to provide healthscience-oriented training for the professionalwith interests in academic, as well as clinical,aspects of craniofacial biology.

New Student Orientation CommitteeAll new students seeking Master of Scienceand/or Doctor of Philosophy degree objec-tives will be assigned to an orientation com-mittee. This committee will function toadvise and guide new students through theirfirst semester. Thereafter, each student willidentify a mentor and assemble a guidancecommittee.

Guidance CommitteeDuring the second semester of study eachgraduate student should select a guidancecommittee. The guidance committee mustinclude five faculty members who will be ofassistance in the student’s education. Thestudent’s mentor will serve as chair of theguidance committee. One committee mem-ber must be a USC faculty member from out-side the program. The graduate programdirector will be ex officio a member of all guid-ance committees.

The guidance committee will monitor the stu-dent’s progress, recommend readings or addi-tional training, and determine when the stu-dent is ready for the qualifying examination. Itis the student’s responsibility to meet with the

guidance committee at least once during everysemester of each academic year. The results ofthese formal meetings should be summarizedby the student in a written statement and sub-mitted to the program director each semester.

Screening ProcedureAs soon as the student has satisfactorily com-pleted the core courses and selected the committee, a screening meeting with theguidance committee should be called. Thescreening procedure may consist of an oralexamination; the student will outline hisresearch progress and be examined on acade-mic development. The committee may rec-ommend that the student take specific addi-tional course work and that readings in certainareas be initiated to remedy deficiencies. Abrief report will be given to the student andincluded in his or her file. The student willmeet with the committee each semester; theyshall agree when the student is prepared totake the qualifying examination in the nextsemester or if the student should resign or bedropped from the program.

Course RequirementsA total of 60 units is required: 26 units ofrequired courses, 34 units of elective courses,including directed research, and four units ofdissertation. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPAor better in the following required core courses:CBY 573, 574, 577L, 579, 583, 585, 587, and671; and a 3.0 GPA or better overall. Studentswith a Doctor of Dental Surgery or other pro-fessional degree may be granted waivers forhaving completed equivalent course work.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtainfrom the Graduate School the Request forPermission to Take the Ph.D. Qualifying

Examination form which must be signed byall committee members. This form must becompleted 60 days before the qualifyingexamination.

Qualifying ExaminationThe Ph.D. qualifying examination is offeredduring the fall or spring semesters. A writtenexamination will cover specific subject areas ofthe core curriculum, as well as topics selectedby the guidance committee. After successfullycompleting all parts of the written examination,the student will prepare and submit an originalresearch proposal to the guidance committeewhich presents, in National Institutes ofHealth (NIH) format, the student’s proposeddissertation research. If the submitted proposalis acceptable, an oral examination will be con-ducted. This examination will include adefense of the proposal and could also includematerial from the written examination andrelated topics. A student failing any part of theexamination may be allowed one additionalopportunity to pass that portion, at the discre-tion of the guidance committee, within theregulations of the Graduate School governingthe repetition of qualifying examinations.

DissertationThe doctoral dissertation is to focus upon anoriginal research problem which reflects thecreative scholarly abilities of the candidateand contributes to the general advancementof biological understanding, as well as to anunderstanding of the theoretical basis of dis-ease and its treatment.

Defense of the DissertationAn oral examination on a rough or final copyof the dissertation is conducted within onemonth following submission of the manu-script to the committee.

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Courses of Instruction

DENT ISTRY (DENT)

The terms indicated are expected but are notguaranteed. For the courses offered during anygiven term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

221 Introduction to Dentistry (1) Historyand current role of dental science in thehealth services field; review of research;overview of dental procedures with laboratoryexperience and practice observation.

402 Formal Science-Writing (2) A scientist-taught, lecture-workshop-tutorial format fordeveloping skills in formal science-writing(e.g., abstracts, journal articles, grants). Notopen to students in the School of Dentistry.Prerequisite: upper division standing in scienceand preprofessional majors.

ADVANCED DENTAL EDUCAT IONCONJOINT PROGRAM (ADNT)

701 Research Methodologies in Dentistry (2)Critical evaluation of the scientific principlesin the development, execution, and interpreta-tion of methodologies used in dentistry.

702 Physical Diagnosis (2) Didactic and clin-ical experience in physical diagnosis relevantto practice of the dental specialties. Lecture,1 hour; demonstration, 1 hour.

703abcdefhij Seminar: Combined TreatmentPlanning (2 each) Interdisciplinary consider-ation of complex cases which involve severalof the dental specialties.

704abc Oral Biology (1-13 each) Interdisci-plinary consideration of contemporary biologyof the cell, bone, teeth, periodontium, occlu-sion, dental pulp, pain and human growthand development.

706 Seminar: Diseases of Childhood (2)Intraoral hard and soft tissue pathologic con-ditions in children, common bacterial andviral diseases and their transmission in thepediatric dental environment. Seminar, 2 hours. Graded CR/NC.

707 Behavior of the Child Patient (2) Childand adolescent psychological growth anddevelopment: Human communication,needs, motivation, and learning. Criticalanalysis of patient management, team treat-ment, and practice administration. Lecture, 2 hours.

710 Internship: Dental Education (1-5) Prac-tical experience teaching predoctoral stu-dents. Units and hours variable.

ANATOMY (ANAT)

321 Head and Neck Anatomy (2) Anatomyof the head and neck with lecture and labora-tory demonstration for dental hygienists.

501 Functional Neuroanatomy-Neurophysiology (3) Structure and functionof the human nervous system. Includes par-ticipation in neurology clinics at LAC + USC Medical Center.

521 Head and Neck Anatomy (3) Detailedmorphology of the head and neck emphasiz-ing considerations applicable to dentistry;morphology of the thorax; osteology of theskull.

522 Systemic Human Anatomy (3) Structureand function of the human body; organ sys-tems and morphology of the abdomen andpelvis; axilla and arm; osteology of the skull.

523 Head and Neck Dissection (1) Labora-tory experience in dissection of the structuresof the human head and neck with emphasison the osteology and morphology of the face.

621 Regional Anatomical Study (1-3) Inten-sive study of limited regions of the humanbody through discussion, dissection, specialpreparations, and literature review. GradedCR/NC. Prerequisite: permission of coursedirector.

701 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy (1)Detailed study of structure and function ofthe orofacial region including recent researchand advances in dentistry.

722 Advanced Head and Neck AnatomyLaboratory (1) Dissection of the head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face. Prerequisite:ANAT 701 enrollment and permission ofcourse director.

ANESTHES IA AND MEDIC INE (AMED)

421 Seminar: Teaching Local Anesthesia (1)Techniques of teaching local anesthesia todental hygiene students.

502 Emergency Medicine (2) Recognitionand management of life-threatening emergen-cies, including unconsciousness, altered con-sciousness, respiratory distress, convulsions,drug-related emergencies, and chest pain.

521 Local Anesthesia (1) Theory and tech-nique of local anesthetics; prevention andtreatment of complications; introduction to useof adjunctive premedication. Clinical experi-ence with administration of local anesthesia.

522 Pharmacosedation I (1) Introduction toanxiety control and sedation in dentistry;indications, contraindications; drugs and tech-niques in oral, rectal, intramuscular, andinhalation sedation; prevention and manage-ment of complications.

523 Pharmacosedation II (1) Introduction tointravenous sedation; evaluation of patient,selection of technique and procedure; pre-vention of complications, recognition andmanagement of complications; introductionto general anesthesia.

602 Monitoring: Electrocardiology and VitalSigns (1) Physical status evaluation throughmonitoring of central nervous, cardiovascularand respiratory systems; electrocardiography,blood pressure and pulse, pulse oximetry,breath and heart sounds; clinic experienceincluded.

605abcde Seminar: Intravenous Sedation(0-0-0-0-4) Review of the literature and aselection of case studies in intravenous seda-tion. Prerequisite: consent of course director.

606abcde Clinical Intravenous Sedation (0-0-0-0-3) Management of patients receivingintravenous sedation, including physical eval-uation, patient monitoring, recognition andmanagement of unconscious airway andemergency situations; IV sedation proce-dures. Prerequisite: consent of course director.

610 Physical Diagnosis/Cardiology (1) Partic-ipation in the Cardiac Clinic at LAC + USCMedical Center; experience in cardiac auscul-tation, abnormal breath sounds, use of cardiacdrugs, and prosthetic valve management.

613abcde Clinic: Intravenous Sedation (0-0-0-0-3) Clinical experience in intravenoussedation including physical evaluation,patient monitoring, and management ofunconscious airway. Prerequisite: AMED 606eand departmental approval.

750abc Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia(2-2-1) In-depth examination of physicalevaluation, emergency medicine, basic lifesupport, inhalation sedation, intravenoussedation, local anesthesia, and patient moni-toring; includes clinical experience.

BIOCHEMISTRY (DB IO)

310 Biochemistry and Nutrition (4) Surveyof structures and metabolic relationships ofmajor biochemicals; applications of nutritionin human development, dentistry, diseasestates; diet analysis and counseling.

501 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2)Biochemical properties of carbohydrates,lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleicacids — emphasizing molecular structure-function interrelatedness, integrated metabo-lism, and molecular biology of the cell.

CRANIOFACIAL B IOLOGY (CBY)

462 Physiology for the Health Professions(4) (Enroll in PHBI 462)

561 Molecular Genetics (4, Sp) (Enroll inINTD 561)

562 Systems and Integrative Physiology (4, Sp) (Enroll in PHBI 562)

571 Biochemistry (4, Fa) (Enroll inINTD 571)

573 Molecular Embryology (4) Principles of developmental biology; emphasis on mole-cular genetics and cell and molecular mecha-nisms of tissue interaction and morphodifferentiation.

574 Statistical Methods in Bioexperimenta-tion (3) Experimental design and analysis asapplied to all levels of biologic organization;hypothesis construction; probability; univariateand multivariate analysis; basic epidemiology.

575ab Biologic Basis of Oral-Facial Disease(3-3) Cell and molecular biology of oral tissuesin disease; emphasis on (a) immunopathology,and (b) molecular oral pathology.

577L Principles of Teratology (4) Environ-mental factors associated with human con-genital malformations; emphasis on drug-induced birth defects; limited laboratoryusing avian and mammalian animal models.

579L Craniofacial Molecular Genetics (4)Principles and methodologies of mammalianmolecular genetics; laboratory exercisesapplied to pre- and postnatal craniofacialgrowth and development.

580ab Seminars in Craniofacial Biology (2-2) Seminars presented by recognizedresearchers in the various disciplines relatingto craniofacial biology; selected readings inpreparation for discussion. Graded CR/NC.

582L Laboratory Methods (3) Contemporarymethods of laboratory analysis, including the-oretical and practical exposure to proceduresand equipment in the research laboratory.

583 Craniofacial Clinical Genetics (4) Princi-ples of human genetics; clinically orientednormal and abnormal human embryology;diagnosis and natural history of human cran-iofacial birth defects; genetic counseling andbioethics.

585 Systematic Research Writing (3, FaSpSm)Enhancement of critical research thinking byfulfilling anticipated conceptual components ofthe journal article; perfection of writing skillsby correcting inter- and intrasentence flaws.

586x Scientific Writing Practicum (3) Devel-opment of writing skill while completing adiscipline-required project (proposal, disserta-tion, journal article). Seminar and tutorial for-mat. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite:CBY 585 or DENT 402.

587 Cell and Molecular Biology of Craniofa-cial Tissues (3) Contemporary cell and molec-ular biology as applied to the development,structure, and function of craniofacial tissues.Prerequisite: departmental approval.

590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead-ing to the master’s degree. Maximum unitswhich may be applied to the degree to bedetermined by the department. GradedCR/NC.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit onacceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Seminars oncraniofacial biology in subject areas of specialinterest to faculty and students.

670 Scientific Policy: Past, Present and“Future” (2) Literature related to the genesisof scientific policy, including presentationand analysis of mechanisms for submission ofresearch grants and contracts.

671 Epistemology and Ethos of Bioscience(2) Classical and contemporary thought onknowledge acquisition, truth, and method asapplied to bioscience; characteristic spirit,beliefs, and moral assumptions of bioscien-tists in modern history.

672 Advances in Development and Differentiation (2) Integration of recentadvances in cell and molecular develop-mental biology into classical and emergingthematic frameworks.

673 Biomineralization (2) Fundamental prin-ciples and mechanisms of matrix mediatedbiomineralization in model systems from bac-teria to humans.

674 Advanced Oral Microbiology (2) Celland molecular aspects of microbiology asapplied to oral infections: microbial physiol-ogy and genetics; oral microbial ecology; hostresistance factors in oral infections.

790 Research (1-12) Research leading to thedoctorate. Maximum units which may beapplied to the degree to be determined bythe department. Graded CR/NC.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0)Credit on acceptance of dissertation. GradedIP/CR/NC.

COMMUNITY DENT ISTRY (CMDT)

501 Introduction to Community DentistryPrograms (1) Lectures and practical fieldexperiences introducing the role of the den-tist in a variety of organized public healthprograms.

502ab Contemporary Dental Practice (2-2)Economic, legal, and professional aspects of dental practice; alternative careers in dentistry.

507abc Ethical Issues in the Practice of Den-tistry (0-0-1) Examination of the major ethi-cal issues in the current practice of dentistry;study of effective and proper methods ofaddressing the issues.

601 Mobile Clinic (1) Clinic experience inprovision of dental care for children of lowincome agricultural workers through use ofmobile dental clinic on location.

602 Forensic Dentistry (1) Clinical introduc-tion to forensic dentistry, including dentalevidence in identification procedures, bitemark evidence, dentistry’s role in disasterplanning.

603 Multiphasic Experiences in ExtramuralDentistry (1) Community responsibilities ofdentists in a dynamic society. Practical expe-riences include consultations and visitationsto private offices, group practices, hospitals,and neighborhood health clinics.

606 Business Principles in Dentistry (2)Overview of basic business administrationprinciples, including economics, accounting,marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, andstrategic planning as relevant to the practiceof dentistry.

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607abc Sports Dentistry (0-0-2) The role ofthe dentist in prevention, diagnosis, andtreatment of sports related dental trauma;recognition and correct referral of sportsinjuries and medical problems; clinical treat-ment of athletes including exposure to cere-bral concussion, hypothermia, heat stroke and Sudden Death Syndrome.

608abc Community Service (0-0-1) Two one-hour seminars plus four separate days of fieldexperience. Participate in health fairs, class-room screening, health education, careercounseling, and other community projects.

DENTAL HYGIENE (DHYG)

311ab Fundamentals of Clinical DentalHygiene Practice (3-3) Principles and tech-niques of clinical dental hygiene with empha-sis on preventive dentistry; laboratory andpreclinical experience in techniques of com-plete oral prophylaxis services; and clinicalapplication thereof.

314L Dental Morphology Laboratory (1)Fundamentals of tooth morphology and char-acteristics of the deciduous and permanentdentition. Laboratory, 3 hours.

316 Patient Education in Preventive DentalCare (1) Principles and methods for teachingand motivating patients to practice effectiveoral care.

318 Dental Specialties (2) Procedures per-formed in selected dental specialty areas withemphasis on the role of the dental hygienist.

320 Preventive Dental Therapy (1) Study ofthe etiology and pathogenesis of periodontaldisease and dental caries; therapeutic use offluorides.

401 Introduction to Advanced DentalHygiene (2) Principles and techniques ofadvanced dental hygiene with emphasis onadvanced root instrumentation and dentalhygiene treatment planning.

410abc Clinic: Dental Hygiene (2-7 each)Application of advanced techniques withemphasis on increased proficiency in skills:principles of prevention; periodontal exami-nation; root planing; soft tissue curettage;local anesthesia; inhalation sedation.

411ab Dental Literature Review (2-2) Semi-nar-discussion and analysis of current dentalliterature in selected topics related to dentalhygiene practice.

412 Preventive Dental Care Programs (1)Methods for development and implementa-tion of programs involved with the deliveryof preventive dental care.

413ab Dental Hygiene Educational Concepts(2-2) Educational concepts for developmentof dental hygiene curriculum, including teach-ing and learning strategies, curriculum design,course development and evaluation methods.

414ab Advanced Dental Hygiene (2-2)Advanced dental hygiene techniques: treat-ment, referral and maintenance of theadvanced periodontitis patient emphasizingtreatment planning and patient management.

415ab Directed Clinical Teaching (2-2) Expe-rience in clinical teaching with supervisionand evaluation of undergraduate dentalhygiene and doctoral dental students engag-ing in patient care.

416ab Community Dental Health (1-1) Lec-tures and practical application of the princi-ples of public health as related to the hygien-ist; involvement with oral health problems ofa group of people not normally seen aspatients. Lecture, 1 hour.

417 Issues in Dental Health Care Delivery(1) Study of current trends in public healthcare delivery, manpower, finance mecha-nisms, and quality assurance.

422 Essentials of Dental Hygiene Practice(1) A review of the moral, legal, and ethicalresponsibilities of the dental hygienist. Othertopics: securing a position, dental economics,taxes, insurance, and human relationships inthe dental office. Lecture, 1 hour.

424 Research Methods (2) Critical evaluationof scientific literature; techniques of writingand coordinating scientific information forresearch papers; techniques for preparation ofscientific table clinics.

430 Seminar: Initial Periodontal Therapy (2)Presentation of selected clinical cases withdocumentation of clinical findings, diagnosis,treatment planning, and therapy.

431 Seminar: Periodontal Treatment Plan-ning (2) Periodontal treatment planning; casepresentations of uncomplicated periodontitisprogressing to complex treatment involvingmultidisciplinary approach.

460abcd Clinic: Advanced Dental Hygiene(2-2-1-1) Clinical experience in advanceddental hygiene; preventive and therapeuticskills with emphasis on advanced periodontalinstrumentation and expanded functions forthe registered dental hygienist.

ORAL D IAGNOSIS AND RADIOLOGY(DIAG)

415 Radiographic Techniques (1) Clinicalapplication of radiographic chairside and darkroom techniques and quality control.

521 Principles of Oral Radiology (2) Intro-duction to ionizing radiation and its use inthe health professions; radiation biology,physics and hygiene; descriptive terms used in radiography, with illustrations; documentation.

522 Radiographic Techniques (1) Clinicalapplications of radiographic chairside anddarkroom techniques; quality control andevaluation of the radiograph.

523 Oral Maxillofacial Imaging (2, Sm) Clin-ical application of intraoral and extraoral radi-ographic techniques; emphasis upon radiationphysics, biology, safety, film and digital imagingand image interpretation.

610 Clinic: Advanced Chronic Facial Pain (1)Clinical experience in diagnosis, treatmentplanning, and treatment of patients withchronic orofacial pain. Prerequisite: depart-mental approval.

615 Digital and Oral Maxillofacial Imaging(2-4, FaSp) Introduction to computer basedimaging in dentistry. Student will learn to usevideo cameras, scanners, intraoral sensors andadvanced imaging technology. Open to dentistryand dental hygiene majors only. Prerequisite:DIAG 521, DIAG 522.

621 CAD/CAM in Dentistry (1) Modern prin-ciples of dental Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Manufacturing and willfabricate such restorations in the laboratory.

DENTAL MATER IALS (DMAT)

316L Dental Materials and Clinical Proce-dures (2) Biomechanical principles, proper-ties, and manipulation of dental materials;armamentarium for various dental procedures.

505 Dental Materials Update (1) Biocompat-ibility of dental materials, restorative materi-als and techniques update, critical analysis ofpublished literature. Includes specific labora-tory testing research methodology and designof clinical trials.

521ab Dental Materials (2-2) Properties, bio-mechanical function, manipulation, and clini-cal application of dental materials. Correlatesrestorative, biological, and materials sciences.

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701 Advanced Biomaterials (2) Funda-mental principles of materials science andclinical dentistry relative to proper selectionand manipulation of dental materials.

DENTAL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING(DPBL )

501abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Structure I (3-3-3, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal structures including anatomy, cellbiology, embryology, histology, pathology fromcells, tissues and organs of the human body.All material discussed with direct relationshipto a well-characterized human clinical case.Acceptance to D.D.S. program required.

502abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Function I (8-8-8, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal function including biochemistry,endocrinology, genetics, immunology, micro-biology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with directrelationship to a well-characterized humanclinical case. Acceptance to D.D.S. programrequired.

503abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Behavior I (2-2-2, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal behavior including communication,ethics, multiculturalism, patient manage-ment, phobias associated with treatment ofpatients with and without special needs. Allmaterial discussed with direct relationship toa well-characterized human clinical case.Acceptance to D.D.S. program required.

504abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Clinical Dentistry I (4-4-4, FaSpSm)Problem based learning approach to thedelivery of dental health care. Didactic, pre-clinical and clinical principles of endodontics,geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oralradiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatricdentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics andrestorative dentistry will be presented with adirect relationship to a well-characterizedhuman clinical case. Acceptance to D.D.S.program required.

511abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Structure II (2-2-2, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal structures including anatomy, cellbiology, embryology, histology, pathologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with direct rela-tionship to a well-characterized human clini-cal case. Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

512abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Function II (5-5-5, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal function including biochemistry,endocrinology, genetics, immunology, micro-biology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with directrelationship to a well-characterized humanclinical case. Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

513abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Behavior II (3-3-2, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal behavior including communication,ethics, multiculturalism, patient manage-ment, phobias associated with treatment ofpatients with and without special needs. Allmaterial discussed with direct relationship toa well-characterized human clinical case. Pre-requisite: DPBL 502c.

514abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Clinical Dentistry II (7-7-8, FaSpSm)Problem based learning approach to thedelivery of dental health care. Didactic, pre-clinical and clinical principles of endodontics,geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oralradiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatricdentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics andrestorative dentistry will be presented with adirect relationship to a well-characterizedhuman clinical case. Prerequisite: DPBL 504c.

521abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Structure III (1-1-1, FaSpSm) Prob-lem based learning presentation of normaland abnormal structures including anatomy,cell biology, embryology, histology, pathologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with direct rela-tionship to a well-characterized human clini-cal case. Prerequisite: DPBL 511c.

522abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Function III (1-1-1, FaSpSm) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal function including biochemistry,endocrinology, genetics, immunology, micro-biology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with directrelationship to a well-characterized humanclinical case. Prerequisite: DPBL 512c.

523abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Behavior III (1-1-1, FaSpSm) Prob-lem based learning presentation of normaland abnormal behavior including communi-cation, ethics, multiculturalism, patient man-agement, phobias associated with treatmentof patients with and without special needs.All material discussed with direct relationshipto a well-characterized human clinical case.Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

524abc Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Clinical Dentistry III (14-14-14,FaSpSm) Problem based learning approach tothe delivery of dental health care. Didactic,preclinical and clinical principles of endodon-tics, geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology,oral radiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pedi-atric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodonticsand restorative dentistry will be presentedwith a direct relationship to a well-character-ized human clinical case. Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

531ab Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Structure IV (1-1, FaSp) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal structures including anatomy, cellbiology, embryology, histology, pathologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with direct rela-tionship to a well-characterized human clini-cal case. Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

532ab Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Function IV (1-1, FaSp) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal function including biochemistry,endocrinology, genetics, immunology, micro-biology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiologyfrom cells, tissues and organs of the humanbody. All material discussed with direct rela-tionship to a well-characterized human clini-cal case. Prerequisite: DPBL 512c.

533ab Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Behavior IV (1-1, FaSp) Problembased learning presentation of normal andabnormal behavior including communication,ethics, multiculturalism, patient manage-ment, phobias associated with treatment ofpatients with and without special needs. Allmaterial discussed with direct relationship toa well-characterized human clinical case. Pre-requisite: DPBL 523c.

534ab Dental Problem Based Learning —Human Clinical Dentistry IV (13-13, FaSp)Problem based learning approach to thedelivery of dental health care. Didactic, pre-clinical and clinical principles of endodontics,geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oralradiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatricdentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics andrestorative dentistry will be presented with adirect relationship to a well-characterizedhuman clinical case. Prerequisite: DPBL 502c.

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ENDODONT ICS (ENDO)

501 Clinical Endodontics (1) Diagnosis andtreatment procedures for basic clinicalendodontics, including management ofendodontic emergencies; relationship ofendodontics to the various dental disciplines.

502 Advanced Endodontics (1) Theoreticalprinciples for the treatment of advancedendodontic cases; alternative methods ofendodontic therapy; introduction to inter-specialty cases.

521 Preclinical Endodontics (3) Theoreticalprinciples of endodontic therapy related topulpal and periapical disease; training in pro-cedures of localizing, preparing, and fillingthe root canal of human teeth.

562abcd Clinic: Concentrated EarlyEndodontics (0-0-0-1) Early clinical experi-ence including assigned clinic demonstrationblock.

563ab Clinic: Endodontic Therapy (0-2)Clinical experience emphasizing diagnosis,treatment planning, and endodontic patientmanagement.

610 Clinical Advanced Endodontics (2) In-depth discussion of endodontic surgery,retreatment, and hemisection cases; includesclinical experience in advanced endodonticcases. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

701abcd Seminar: Biological Basis ofEndodontic Therapy (1-1-1-1) Investigationof the theoretical and biological bases of clini-cal endodontic procedures.

702 Seminar: Advanced Clinical Endodon-tics (2) Course designed to train students inthe management of simple and complexendodontic cases.

703abcd Seminar: Review of EndodonticLiterature (1-1-1-1) Critical review and analysis of classical and current endodonticliterature.

704ab Seminar: Surgical Endodontics (2-2)Indications, principles, and techniques of sur-gical endodontics.

705ab Seminar: Endodontic Case Presenta-tion (4-4) Student presentation of cases forcritique and analysis.

710 Seminar: Endodontic Practice Manage-ment (2) Organizing, staffing, and evaluationof an endodontic practice. Modes and pat-terns of management including use of auxil-iaries. Emphasis on endodontist-general prac-titioner relationship; legal aspects of dentalpractice. Seminar, 2 hours.

711 Alternatives in Endodontics (4) Alterna-tive endodontic techniques presented byguest clinicians. Emphasis on endodonticsand its relationship with periodontal, restora-tive, and surgical disciplines.

761abcdef Clinic: Advanced Endodontics (1-9 each) Advanced clinical experienceemphasizing the diagnosis and managementof complicated endodontic cases.

790 Directed Research: Endodontics (1-12)Principles of planning, organizing, and exe-cuting a clinical or educational research proj-ect. Graded CR/NC.

F IXED PROSTHODONT ICS ( FPRO)

520 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics (ISP) (2)Basic fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics;preparation for clinical procedures in poste-rior PFM’s, posterior mandibular FPD’s andin restoring endodontically treated teeth.

521 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I (3)Fundamentals and principles of posteriorprosthodontic procedures, including diagno-sis, biomechanic principles, and constructionof fixed prosthodontic restorations.

522 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics II (3)Fundamentals of esthetic restorations; fabri-cation of posterior and anterior porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations and anteriorporcelain jacket crown; restoration ofendodontically treated teeth.

561abcd Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics I (0-0-0-3) Clinical application of fixed pros-thodontic principles in patient treatment.

562ab Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics II (0-3)Clinical application of fixed prosthodonticprinciples in patient treatment.

601 Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics (4)Critical review and evaluation of the fixedprosthodontic literature; guided experiencein the laboratory and clinical phases of fixedprosthodontic therapy. Prerequisite: consent ofcourse director.

GERIATR IC AND SPEC IAL PAT IENTDENT ISTRY (GSPD)

504 Dental Treatment of the Geriatric andSpecial Patient (2) Social, psychological, eco-nomic and health factors which influencedental care for the geriatric and specialpatient populations; specific considerationsand modifications of conventional dentaltreatment.

562abc Clinic: Geriatric Dentistry (0-0-1)Clinical experience in dental treatment ofgeriatric patients at an extramural site.

563abc Clinic: Special Patient Care (0-0-1)Clinical experience in treatment of the physi-cally, medically, or mentally disabled patient.

610 Clinical Gerontology (1) Clinical applica-tion of principles of geriatric dentistry. Evalu-ation, treatment planning, and clinical care ofelderly patients at residential and skilled-nursing care facilities.

612 Special Patient Care Clinic (1) Clinicalexperience in the evaluation, diagnosis, treat-ment planning and management of oral prob-lems in special needs patients.

HISTOLOGY (DHIS )

310 Basic Human and Oral Histology andEmbryology (4, Fa) The light microscopicanatomy and ultra-structure of human tissuesand organ systems, including the functionalrelationship of these structures. Develop-ment of the face, jaws, salivaries, dentition,periodontium, microscopic anatomy of toothgerm, and oral soft and hard tissues.

701 Advanced Oral Histology (2) Microscopicanatomy, ultrastructure and histochemistry ofdeveloping and functional oral tissues; basedon recent advanced in oral LM, TEM, andSEM histology. Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR (HBHV)

310 Interactional Skills in Dental Hygiene(1) Training in the application of behavioraland communication skills.

501 Behavioral Skills in Dentistry (1) Intro-duction to key personal, interpersonal, andprofessional factors that shape the doctor-patient relationship; ways interactional skillsinfluence the effectiveness, durability, andsatisfaction of the doctor-patient relationship.

502 Interactional Skills (1) Introduction topurpose, objectives, and principles of clinicalinterviewing.

503 Behavioral Principles in Dentistry (2)Application of behavioral principles and com-munication skills in dentistry for the interna-tional dentist: doctor-patient relationship,clinical interviewing, behavioral treatment ofpain, patient management.

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504 Patient Education and Management (1)Management of difficult patients; psychologyand behavioral treatment of pain; patienteducation of treatment planning; smokingcessation program.

550 Communications in Clinical Dentistry(1) Verbal and nonverbal communication inclinical dentistry; clinical experience in use of manual, verbal, and non-verbal communi-cation skills during a traumatic injection procedure.

561abcde Clinic: Behavioral Dentistry (0-0-0-0-1) Clinical application of behavioraldentistry principles. Data collection, case pre-sentation, fear reduction (iatrosedation), andtobacco cessation.

601 Understanding Stress in Dental Practice(2) Investigation of the approaches to under-standing and managing stress, especially thestress issues in dentistry.

610 Advanced Iatrosedation (1) Clinicaltreatment of the apprehensive patient; appli-cation of iatrosedative principles to the treat-ment of anxiety. Prerequisite: permission ofcourse director.

612 Hypnosis for Control of Dental Appre-hension (1) Control of dental fear and appre-hension through iatrosedation and hypnosis;class participation in self-hypnosis, basicinduction techniques, imagery conditioning.Prerequisite: permission of course director.

INTERDISC IPL INARY — BAS ICSC IENCES ( INTB)

504 Human Craniofacial Development andGenetics (3) Principles of human embryologyand genetics; craniofacial developmental biology; molecular genetics, cytogenetics,clinical orofacial genetics, genetic counseling;bioethics.

521 Basic and Medical Microbiology (2)Fundamentals of microbial structure, growthand physiology; major bacterial, viral and fun-gal diseases, symptoms, course, control andtreatment; emphasis on diseases related todental management.

601 Advances in Oral Biology (2) Review ofbasics of scientific methodology; comparisonbetween and indications for scientific studiesand case reports; critical review of currentdental literature.

602 Recent Advances in Nutrition (1) Reading and discussion of research articles,reviews, and other sources of informationabout human nutrition. Students preparebrief written critiques of the material examined.

603 Systematic Approach to Scientific Writ-ing (2) Study of dental research publicationand review of writing principles; focus on log-ical arrangement of information, avoidance ofcommon writing flaws, attainment of syntac-tical fluency.

604 Clinics in Craniofacial Malformations (2)Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation ofcraniofacial malformations; principles of healthcare of craniofacial malformation patients.Includes hospital clinical observation.

650abcdef Dental Research Participation (1-6 each) Assist in research in basic science,biomedical, or clinical dental areas. Experi-ence in research strategy, design and methodsusing practical scientific problem solving.

651abcd Experience in Dental Teaching (1-6 each) Practical teaching experience indental laboratory and clinic settings underfaculty supervision. Includes instruction ineffective methods.

652 Externship (1-6) Dental experience at an off-site location — not limited to clinicalexperience. Student participation must beapproved by Associate Dean, AcademicAffairs.

690abcdef Directed Dental Research (1-12 each) Dental clinical and/or basic sci-ence research under faculty guidance; pro-posal developed, research conducted, conclu-sion drawn, paper written. Units determinedby extent of research. Graded CR/NC.

INTERDISC IPL INARY —DEVELOPMENTAL DENT ISTRY ( INDD)

501 Applied Growth and Development (1)Clinical relevance of chronological and bio-logical assessment of maturation related pri-marily to diagnosis and prognosis.

601 Orthodontic/Pedodontic Interface (1)Overview of the nature of the specialties ofPedodontics and Orthodontics with emphasison their interrelated roles and their contem-porary problems.

650abcdef Dental Research Participation (1-6 each) Assist in research in basic science,biomedical, or clinical dental areas. Experi-ence in research strategy, design and methodsusing practical scientific problem solving.

651abcd Experience in Dental Teaching (1-6 each) Practical teaching experience indental laboratory and clinic settings underfaculty supervision. Includes instruction ineffective methods.

652 Externship (1-6) Dental experience at anoff-site location — not limited to clinicalexperience. Student participation must beapproved by Associate Dean, AcademicAffairs.

690abcdef Directed Dental Research (1-12 each) Dental clinical and/or basic sci-ence research under faculty guidance; pro-posal developed, research conducted, conclu-sion drawn, paper written. Units determinedby extent of research. Graded CR/NC.

INTERDISC IPL INARY — PRACT ICEDYNAMICS ( INTP )

501 Behavioral Strategies in Dentistry (2)Improvement of time and stress managementand effectiveness in working with others;establishment of goals in dentistry; effectivepresentation of ideas. For International Stu-dent Program.

502ab Human Relations in Dental Practice(2-2) Introduction to behavioral conceptsrelated to pain, fear, sedation; interviewing,treatment planning; care of geriatric andhandicapped patients; patient education;includes principles of clinical application.

503ab Evaluation of Scientific Informationin Clinical Practice (0-1) Practical guidelinesfor critically appraising scientific informationapplicable to the clinical practice of dentistry.Seminars will complement lectures withexamples.

650 Dental Research Participation (1-6)Assist in research in basic science, biomed-ical, or clinical dental areas. Experience inresearch strategy, design and methods usingpractical scientific problem solving.

651 Experience in Dental Teaching (1-6) Prac-tical teaching experience in dental laboratoryand clinic settings under faculty supervision.Includes instruction in effective methods.

652 Externship (1-6) Dental experience at anoff-site location — not limited to clinicalexperience. Student participation must beapproved by Associate Dean, AcademicAffairs.

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690 Directed Dental Research (1-12)Dental clinical and/or basic science researchunder faculty guidance; proposal developed,research conducted, conclusion drawn, paperwritten. Units determined by extent ofresearch. Graded CR/NC.

INTERDISC IPL INARY — RESTORAT IVEDENT ISTRY ( INTR)

503 Preclinical Diagnosis and TreatmentPlanning (2) Interdisciplinary course focusingon diagnosis and treatment planning throughdidactic course work and workshops whichwill include data collection/assessment, diag-nosis and treatment planning methodologies,and specialty considerations.

550ab Introduction to Clinical Dentistry (0-1) Clinical operatory preparation; asepsisand sterilization; preventive dentistry; intro-duction to physical evaluation, extra- andintra-oral examinations, treatment sequenc-ing, dental specialty areas; includes clinicalassisting.

551abcde Clinical Diagnosis and TreatmentPlanning (0-0-0-0-1) Large and small groupseminars focusing on diagnosis and treatmentplanning involving multiple specialty casepresentations; integrated therapy, contin-gency plans and case presentations will beincluded.

553abcdef Clinic: Diagnosis and TreatmentPlanning (0-0-0-0-0-2) Clinical experience indiagnostic procedures and treatment planningin care of dental patients. Includes studentpreparation of documentation of patient careand seminar.

650abcdef Dental Research Participation (1-6 each) Assist in research in basic science,biomedical, or clinical dental areas. Experi-ence in research strategy, design and methodsusing practical scientific problem solving.

651abcd Experience in Dental Teaching (1-3, max 6) Practical teaching experience indental laboratory and clinic settings underfaculty supervision. Includes instruction ineffective methods.

652 Externship (1-6) Dental experience at anoff-site location — not limited to clinicalexperience. Student participation must beapproved by Associate Dean, AcademicAffairs.

690abcdef Directed Dental Research (1-12 each) Dental clinical and/or basic sci-ence research under faculty guidance; pro-posal developed, research conducted, conclu-sion drawn, paper written. Units determinedby extent of research. Graded CR/NC.

INTERDISC IPL INARY — SURGICALSC IENCES ( INTS )

650abcdef Dental Research Participation (1-6 each) Assist in research in basic science,biomedical, or clinical dental areas. Experi-ence in research strategy, design and methodsusing practical scientific problem solving.

651abcd Experience in Dental Teaching (1-3, max 6) Practical teaching experience indental laboratory and clinic settings underfaculty supervision. Includes instruction ineffective methods.

652 Externship (1-6) Dental experience at an off-site location- not limited to clinicalexperience. Student participation must beapproved by Associate Dean, AcademicAffairs.

690abcdef Directed Dental Research (1-12 each) Dental clinical and/or basic sci-ence research under faculty guidance; pro-posal developed, research conducted, conclu-sion drawn, paper written. Units determinedby extent of research. Graded CR/NC.

INTERDISC IPL INARY — D IAGNOST ICSC IENCES ( INTX)

501abcdefh Integrated Basic and AppliedScience I (1-1-2-2-2-2-1) Principles ofanatomy, histology, physiology, pathologyapplied to patient evaluation and manage-ment. Focuses on cell and connective tissuebiology, neuromuscular, blood, endocrine andcardiovascular systems.

502abcdef Integrated Basic and AppliedScience II (1-1-2-3-1-2) Principles of anatomy,histology, physiology, pathology applied topatient evaluation and management. Focuseson respiratory, genito-urinary, gastrointestinal,hepato-biliary systems, oral biology, nutritionand hospital dentistry.

650abcdef Dental Research Participation (1-6 each) Assist in research in basic science,biomedical, or clinical dental areas. Experi-ence in research strategy, design and methodsusing practical scientific problem solving.

651abcd Experience in Dental Teaching (1-6 each) Practical teaching experience indental laboratory and clinic settings underfaculty supervision. Includes instruction ineffective methods.

690abcdef Directed Dental Research (1-12 each) Dental clinical and/or basic sci-ence research under faculty guidance; pro-posal developed, research conducted, conclu-sion drawn, paper written. Units determinedby extent of research. Graded CR/NC.

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY(MBIO)

310 Principles of Microbiology and Immu-nology (2) Fundamental concepts of microbi-ology and immunology. Bacterial, viral andfungal diseases are correlated with hostresponses; oral manifestations of infectious dis-ease. Emphasis on sanitation and sterilization.

501 Immunology (2) Fundamentals ofimmunology; basic immunopathology, espe-cially concerning the oral cavity, includingimmunogenetics; hypersensitivities andinflammation; auto-immune diseases.

OCCLUS ION (OCCL )

310 Fundamentals of Dental Morphology(1) Fundamentals of tooth form; carving ofthe permanent teeth.

502 Occlusion (1) Principles of occlusion asrelated to clinical application of techniques andprocedures to diagnose and treatment planmalfunctions of the stomatognathic system.

521ab Dental Morphology and Function (3-2) Fundamentals of tooth form; principlesof occlusion.

522 Occlusion Laboratory (1) Laboratoryexperience in functional analysis and correc-tion of occlusal disharmonies.

601 Advanced Concepts of Occlusion (1)Historical perspective of occlusion; occlusalequilibration, effect of occlusal adjustment,instrumentation useful in occlusal therapy.Includes clinic and laboratory experience.

ORAL MEDIC INE ORAL D IAGNOSIS(OMOD)

501 Emergency Dental Treatment (1) Dentalemergencies in a general dental practice;emphasis on diagnosis of pain, trauma, infec-tions, abscesses, myofacial problems, pulpalconsiderations, restorative goals; interrelation-ship of these areas.

502 Chronic Orofacial Pain (2) Current con-cepts of pain mechanisms; application to dif-ferential diagnosis, treatment, and manage-ment of chronic head, neck, and dental pain.

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505 Oral Medicine (2) Detection, recogni-tion, assessment, management and treatmentmodification of medical conditions presentedby dental patients.

506 Infection Control (1) Infection controland clinical asepsis in the dental office; ethi-cal and legal aspects; specific agents of dis-ease; epidemiology.

551abcd Clinic: Physical Evaluation (0-0-0-1)Obtaining medical history, performing modi-fied physical exams and clinical laboratorytests, establishing physical status. Under-standing rationale and indications for modify-ing dental therapy; clinic and seminar.

562abcd Clinic: Hospital Dentistry (0-0-0-1)Clinical experience in dentistry for the med-ically compromised and physically handi-capped patient in a hospital environment.

563abcdef Clinic: Emergency Dental Treat-ment (0-0-0-0-0-1) Experience in manage-ment and treatment of emergency dentalproblems, including diagnosis of the paincause, provision of appropriate therapy, andpost operative instructions to the patient.

OPERAT IVE DENT ISTRY (OPER)

520 Preclinical Operative Dentistry (ISP) (3)Preparation for clinical work through study offundamentals of cavity design and restorationof cavity preparations on extracted teethmounted in a manikin.

521ab Preclinical Operative Dentistry I (1-3)Introduction to terminology, materials, andinstruments used in operative dentistry; fun-damentals of amalgam restoration; principlesof cavity preparation; amalgam manipulation,condensation, and carving using extractedteeth.

522 Preclinical Operative Dentistry II (3)Fundamentals of cavity design; restoration ofcavity preparations on extracted teethmounted in the manikin.

561abcd Clinic: Operative Dentistry I (0-0-0-6) Clinical experience treating patientsusing all modalities of operative dentistry.

562ab Clinic: Operative Dentistry II (0-6)Clinical experience treating patients using allmodalities of operative dentistry.

601 Gold Foil (1) Gold foil preparation, con-densation, and finish; seminars and clinicalexperience on manikins.

620 Conservative Cast Gold Restorations (2)Principles of cavity preparation, fabricationtechnique and finishing for conservative castgold restorations; includes lab and clinic.

ORTHODONT ICS (ORTH)

501ab Seminar: Orthodontics (0-1) Clinicaluse of cephalometrics and orthodontic predic-tion; removable orthodontic appliances andtheir design; case analysis; mixed dentitioncases; adult tooth positioning; orthodonticbanding; molar uprighting.

521 Preclinical Orthodontics (2) Evaluation,prevention, and treatment of dento-facialmalformations. Construction of basic appli-ances to treat orthodontic problems encoun-tered by the general practitioner.

561abcdef Clinic: Orthodontic Therapy (0-0-0-0-0-2) Diagnosis and limited treatmentof orthodontic problems encountered in gen-eral practice. Diagnosis of complex orthodonticproblems requiring treatment by a specialist.Prerequisite: ORTH 521 for a; a before b, etc.

674 Clinical and Molecular Bone Biology (2, Sp) Explore the impact of the applicationof new molecular techniques to bone biologyresearch on our understanding of osteoporo-sis, oseosarcoma, hypercalcemis, etc. Open toadvanced program students in dentistry only.

701ab Cephalometrics: Growth and Devel-opment (2-4; 2-4) Principles and mechanics;measurement techniques; developmentalmorphology; analysis and diagnosis; treat-ment rationales; gross radiological anatomyand osteology; facial growth. Hours vary.

702 Seminar: Review of the OrthodonticLiterature (5) Two trimester Course Reviewof current orthodontic literature.

703abcdef Seminar: Advanced Ortho-dontics (2-8 each) Advanced diagnosis andtreatment of complex orthodontic cases.Asymmetrical treatment. Hours vary.

704abc Seminar: Orthodontics in Theoryand Practice (2-2-2) Review of variousapproaches to orthodontic treatment;includes presentation of cases.

705 Seminar: Advanced Orthodontics II (2)Office management and patient relations inorthodontic practice.

706 Surgical Orthodontics (2) Diagnosis,treatment, prognosis, and management oforthognathic problems. Lecture and demon-stration, 2 hours.

721 Biomechanics and Orthodontic Technic(8) Primary orthodontic techniques and basicdiagnostic procedures. Typodont treatment ofmalocclusion, record taking, retention appli-ances, and beginning biomechanics.

751abcde Clinic: Advanced Orthodontics (1-10 each) Clinical orthodontics; clinicaltechniques, diagnostic procedures, andapplied clinical therapy to selected cases ofmalocclusion with emphasis on therapy andsupervised treatment.

791 Library Research (1-6) Organized litera-ture searching and compiling of publisheddata for purposes of developing writing andinvestigative skills.

PATHOLOGY (PTHL )

312abc Medicine and Pathology (1-3-2,FaSpSm) An integrated approach to clinical,gross and microscopic study of basic diseaseprocesses, systemic pathology, oral pathology,internal medicine, pathophysiology, physicalevaluation and emergency medicine for sig-nificant organ systems. Clinical-pathologiccorrelation stressed. Evaluation, classification,and differential diagnosis of oral lesions; disease recognition and dental treatmentmodification.

501 Oral Pathology (3) Clinical radiographic,gross and microscopic characteristics ofmucosal, skin, fibroosseous and salivary glanddiseases; odontogenic tumors and cysts;benign and malignant neoplasms and iatro-genic conditions.

504ab Seminar: Oral Pathology (0-0) Clinico-pathologic discussion of oral pathosiscases. A variety of “unknown” cases repre-senting diagnostic problems are analyzed.Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical/ radiographicfeatures, therapy and prognosis are stressed.

601 Advanced Oral Pathology Seminar (2)Detailed discussion and analysis of manycases representing a wide variety of oralpathologic conditions stressing differentialdiagnosis and clinical-pathologic correlations.

602 Fellowship in Clinical Oral Oncology (3)Observation of and participation in treatmentand rehabilitation of oral cancer patients. Surgical, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,maxillo-facial prosthodontic experienceincluded. Prerequisite: permission of coursedirector.

701 Clinicopathologic Conference (3-12)Clinicopathologic correlation of diseases ofthe head and neck. Seminar, 1 hour. Pre-sented at LAC + USC Medical Center.

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PEDIATR IC DENT ISTRY (PEDO)

310 Principles of Dentistry for Children (1)Role of the dental hygienist in dental care forthe child patient. Principles of pediatric den-tistry as related to education of the childpatient and the parent. Lecture, 1 hour.

501 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (1) Scientificprinciples underlying contemporary pediatricdentistry, including prevention of disease;dental anomalies; habits and other problemsin occlusal development; behavior manage-ment; child abuse.

521 Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry (2) Princi-ples and techniques of cavity preparations inprimary teeth; pulpal therapy; stainless steelcrowns; space maintenance; diagnosis, treat-ment planning.

551abc Clinic: Dentistry for Children I (0-0-2) Structured clinical experience in car-ing for the dental needs of the child patient.Includes special case seminars.

561abc Clinic: Dentistry for Children II (0-0-1) Dental treatment of the child patient;preventive and restorative dentistry; spacemaintenance and interceptive orthodonticprocedures.

701ab Seminar: Advanced Pediatric Den-tistry (8-15 each, FaSpSm) Discussions of lit-erature related to pediatric dentistry. Biologicconsiderations in operative dentistry, odonto-genesis, dental trauma, physiology of occlu-sion, pulpal biology. Graded CR/NC.

702ab Comprehensive Review of PediatricDentistry (5-7 each, FaSpSm) Critical analy-sis of current pediatric dentistry literature andcase conferences related to the application ofcontemporary issues in dentistry for the com-plex child patient.

703abcde Interceptive Orthodontics (2-5 each) Recognition, evaluation, and treat-ment of developing orthodontic problemsappropriate to the pediatric dentist; emphasison diagnosis; laboratory experience included.

704ab Prevention in Pediatric Dentistry (2-2) Discussions and readings pertaining tothe analysis and incorporation of the manycomponents of prevention into the contem-porary pediatric dentistry practice.

705 Pediatric Diseases (2) Discussion ofmedical conditions seen by the pediatric den-tist in the hospital environment. Conditionsinclude childhood cancer, HIV, heart disease,diabetes mellitus and blood dyscrasias.Graded CR/NC.

706 Dental Care for Pediatric Patients withDisabilities (2) Medical, dental, psychologi-cal, and social problems of children withdevelopmental disabilities; effect of problemson delivery of pediatric dentistry. GradedCR/NC.

707 Seminar: Cleft Palate Rehabilitation (1-9) 3 Trimester Course Discussions andcase conferences related to treatment ofpatients with oral and facial anomalies:includes interceptive and corrective ortho-dontics, preventive and restorative treatment,and selected oral surgery-prosthetic rehabili-tative procedures. Seminar, 3 hours.

721 Pediatric Physical Evaluation (2) Assess-ment of patient health status; evaluation andmanagement of acute and chronic diseasestates which may be observed in the pediatricdental practice.

761abcde Clinic: Advanced Pediatric Den-tistry (2-10 each, FaSpSm) Clinical applica-tion of advanced pediatric dentistry tech-niques in routine and special problem casesin the outpatient environment. Hours vary.Graded CR/NC.

771abcdef Clinic: Hospital Pediatric Den-tistry (2-15 each, FaSpSm) Treatment of thechild patient in the hospital environment.Emphasis placed on treatment and manage-ment with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

772abcde Clinic: Interceptive Orthodontics(1-3 each) Clinical application and treatmentprocedures for tooth guidance, preventativeand interceptive orthodontics.

773 Hospital Pediatric Clinics (2-4) Observa-tion and participation in affiliated hospitalclinics: anesthesiology, hematology, andgenetic clinics; grand pediatric rounds andother conferences.

774 Clinical Genetics in Pediatric Dentistry(9) Genetic principles of oral, facial and cra-nial malformations; technique and theory ofclinical genetics, differential diagnosis andtreatment of disorders of the craniofacialcomplex.

790ab Directed Research: Pediatric Den-tistry (1-6 each) An examination and analysisof clinical and laboratory problems in den-tistry for children leading to completion of anoriginal research project. Graded CR/NC.

PER IODONT ICS (PER I )

310ab Introduction to Periodontal Diseases(1-1, FaSp) Introduction to periodontal dis-ease; emphasis on identification of normalperiodontium, distinguishing of gingival andperiodontal diseases; includes data collectionand classification of gingival and periodontaldiseases.

415 Basic Periodontal Therapy (1) Basictherapeutic modalities of periodontal treat-ment; general principles and methods of sur-gical periodontal treatment.

502 Periodontal Diseases and Elements ofTherapeutic Judgment (2) Periodontal patho-logic processes; pathogenesis, classificationand clinical features of gingivitis; periodontitis;other related diseases of periodontium includ-ing diagnosis and initial phases of treatment.

504 Advanced Periodontics (1) Periodonticsas related to endodontics, orthodontics, andrestorative dentistry; bone induction, osseousgrafting, splinting, management of furcationlesions; maintenance, recall, and referral.

521 Periodontal Surgery (2) General princi-ples and methods of surgical periodontaltreatment; includes laboratory exercises.

550ab Clinic: Introductory Periodontal Therapy (1-1) Laboratory and clinical devel-opment of periodontal therapy procedures;basic instrumentation principles.

561abcd Clinic: Periodontal Therapy I (0-0-0-1) Supervised treatment of periodontaldisease at all levels of complexity.

562ab Clinic: Periodontal Therapy II (0-2)Supervised treatment of periodontal diseaseat all levels of complexity.

602 Current Controversies in Periodontol-ogy (2) Examination of the major controver-sies in the field of periodontology; emphasison the efficacy of current treatment modali-ties and future trends.

603abc Advanced Periodontal Surgery (0-0-1) Surgical management of more com-plex osseous and muco-gingival defects. Pre-requisite: departmental approval.

701ab Seminar: Review of Current Perio-dontal Literature (2-3) Review and criticalevaluation of the current periodontal literature.

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702ab Seminar: Periodontal Treatment Procedures (2-2) Presentation of varioustechniques in current periodontal treatment.

703ab Seminar: Periodontal Case Presenta-tion (1-2) Formalized presentation and dis-cussion of clinical cases treated by advancedstudents.

704abcdefhij Seminar: Periodontal Therapy(2 each) Presentation and discussion of treat-ment of clinical cases involving soft tissueand osseous management; rationale for thetherapy; surgical wound healing; dentalimplant surgery.

707 Seminar: Biological Basis of Periodon-tics (4) Evaluation of the literature dealingwith biology and pathologic problems in vari-ous periodontal disease states.

708 Seminar: Clinical Basis of Periodontics(4) Evaluation of the literature dealing withvarious types of therapy including the objec-tives of treatment.

709 Biochemical Aspects of Periodontal Dis-ease (1) The biochemistry, metabolism, andnutrition of oral tissues; emphasis on the peri-odontal disease process, including the litera-ture and current advances in this area.

710 Clinical Periodontal Photography (1)Demonstration of techniques used in intrao-ral photography for periodontal purposes,emphasis on proper clinical case documenta-tion in seminar presentation and SpecialtyBoard Certification.

711 Occlusal Therapy in Periodontics (2)Anatomy of the TMJ mandibular move-ments; occlusal anatomy and their inter-relationships; methods of occlusal correctionusing anatomy and mandibular movements asa guide.

713abcdefhij Treatment Planning in Peri-odontics (2 each) Presentation of clinicalfindings, diagnoses, and plan of treatment ofclinical cases by advanced students.

715 Treatment of Special Care Patients (3)Periodontal care and treatment of older popu-lation groups, handicapped patients, andother types of special patients, settings, andsituations.

716ab Seminar: Special Topics in Periodon-tal Disease (3-3) Discussion of topics ofimmediate importance and controversy.Experts in the field are invited to participateas guest speakers.

750 Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation(3) Advanced root preparation techniquesincluding design and manufacturing charac-teristics of various instruments, sharpeningtechniques, and root morphology as it relatesto advanced instrumentation principles.

752 Interdisciplinary Treatment: An Ortho-dontic Perspective (2) Effective recognition,evaluation and understanding of the ortho-dontic treatment phase required in interdisci-plinary treatment plans; includes laboratoryand clinical experience; applicable to ortho-dontics, periodontology, prosthodontics.

761abcdefhij Clinic: Advanced Periodontics(1-10 each) Clinical experience in the treat-ment of patients with all types and degrees ofinvolvement of periodontal disease. Includesplacement of dental implants. GradedCR/NC.

771ab Periodontal Therapy in the Hospital(1-1) Role of the periodontist in hospital ther-apy. Treatment of complex cases in the hos-pital environment.

790ab Directed Research: Periodontics (1-6 each) Research in clinical and experi-mental periodontology. Graded CR/NC.

PHARMACOLOGY (DPHR)

410 Principles of Pharmacology (2) Basicprinciples of drug action; application of drugsin the prevention and treatment of disease;harmful effects of drugs on biological sys-tems. Lecture, 2 hours.

501 Pharmacology (3) General principles ofdrug action: prescription writing; toxicology;pharmacology of drugs affecting cardiovascu-lar, autonomic, endocrine, and central ner-vous systems; drug control of pain, anxiety,infection.

601 Clinical Drug Therapy in Dentistry (2)Clinical pharmacology of drug therapy impor-tant to dental practice using case history dis-ease signs and symptoms and attendant drugtherapy.

701 Advanced Pharmacology (1) Pharmaco-logic principles and practice of drug use tocontrol anxiety, pain, and infection. Treat-ment of drug and medical emergencies asthey relate to dental specialty practice.

PHYS IOLOGY (DPHY)

310L Principles of Physiology (3) Fundamen-tals of normal function of the nervous, cardio-vascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, andendocrine systems; applications to practice ofclinical dental hygiene. Lecture, 3 hours;demonstrations scheduled as appropriate.

RESTORAT IVE DENT ISTRY (REST )

314 Physiology of Occlusion for Hygienists(1) Biology and function of the gnathostom-atic system. Role of the hygienist in diagnosisand treatment of occlusal dysfunctions.

501 Preclinical Operative and FixedProsthodontics (Conjoint) (2) Fundamentalconcepts of restoring an individual tooth witha cast restoration; principles of cavity prepara-tion; casting fabrication and cementation.

503ab Clinical Restorative Dentistry (1-1)Application of pre-clinical procedures in oper-ative dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, remov-able prosthodontics, and dental materials.

504 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (1)Utilizing a restorative approach, enhance stu-dents’ knowledge and ability to choose treat-ment best suited for existing dental condi-tions, patients’ requests and their financialability.

521 Preclinical Operative/Fixed Prostho-dontics Laboratory (3) Experience in cavitypreparation; casting fabrication and cementa-tion on extracted teeth and plastic dentiforms.

522 Esthetics in Dentistry (1) Definition andrelationship of elements of esthetics; applica-tion in patient motivation and care.

553ab Seminar: Review of Literature inRestorative Dentistry (2-2) Critical evaluationof classical literature in restorative dentistry.

602ab Participation in Advanced DentalCare (0-3) Participation in advanced dentaltreatment in Faculty Private Practice Clinic,techniques of difficult case presentation andefficiency in practice. Clinic and seminar.

610 Advanced Concepts in Esthetics in Den-tistry (1) Advanced concepts of esthetic den-tal care; development of clinical skills in careof patients with esthetic needs; adjunctivespecialties.

652abcde Clinical Esthetic Dentistry (0-0-0-0-2) Principles and procedures toobtain maximum dental esthetics; alterna-tives, creation of illusion, characterization fac-tors, effects of tissual relationships; includedseminar, laboratory and clinical experience.

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701 Orientation to Advanced Prosthodontics(5) Preclinical overview of materials, tech-niques, instrumentation, and treatment proce-dures necessary for providing advancedprosthodontic care in the clinical environment.

702abcdefhi Seminar: Treatment Planning (2 each) Seminars led by students with casepresentations of complex multidisciplinarytreatment plans, completed therapy and staffconferences.

703abcdefh Seminar: Review of the Pros-thodontic Literature — Fixed (1 each) Weekly two hour seminars devoted to reviewof the historic, classic, and current literaturein fixed prosthodontics.

704abcdefh Seminar: Review of theProsthodontic Literature — Removable(1 each) Weekly two hour seminars devotedto review of the historic, classic, and currentliterature in removable prosthodontics.

705 Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics Tech-niques (1) Tooth preparation and advancedlaboratory techniques necessary to imple-ment full mouth rehabilitation.

706 Advanced Complete Denture Tech-niques (1) Advanced laboratory and clinicalskills for a specialty prosthodontic practice.

708ab Dental Ceramics, Color, and Esthetics(2-2) Theory of color and dental esthetics;history and development of dental ceramics;design and techniques in fabrication ofceramo-metal restorations.

709ab Seminar: Removable Partial Den-tures (1-2) Diagnosis, treatment planning,and design of removable partial denturesusing extracoronal and intracoronal retainers.

710abcd Implant Dentistry (1-1-1-1) Implantmodalities and types; basis for selection;techniques of placement and of supervisionof prosthodontic restoration. Includes areview of classic implant literature.

712 Maxillofacial Prosthodontics (2) Theoryand techniques for fabrication of prosthesesto correct maxillofacial deformities includingcleft palate.

721ab Principles of Occlusion (2-2) Applica-tion of current occlusal concepts in remov-able prosthodontics. Techniques of occlusaladjustment and additive waxing for develop-ment of occlusal morphology.

761abcdefhij Clinic: Advanced Prostho-dontics (1-10 each) Students treat patientswith complex interdisciplinary problems. Aminimum of five full mouth reconstructionsand 10 sets of complete dentures will becompleted.

781 Clinic: Maxillofacial Prosthetics (1-8)Clinical experience in fabrication of prosthe-ses to correct maxillofacial deformities.

782abcde Clinic: Implant Prosthodontics (1-10 each) Clinical procedures in implantsfor prosthodontic rehabilitation.

790 Directed Research: Prosthodontics (1-12) Opportunities for research in clinicaland experimental prosthodontics. GradedCR/NC.

REMOVABLE PROSTHODONT ICS(RPRO)

501 Preclinical Removable Complete Pros-thodontics (1) Fundamental theory for thefabrication of removable complete dentures.

502 Removable Complete Prosthodontics (1)Complete denture treatment: phases, clinicalprocedures, philosophy, concept, rationale,and need.

503ab Preclinical Removable Prosthodonticsand Implants (2-1) Introduction to disci-plines of removable complete and partialdentures and implants, including classifica-tion and progress of edentulism, supportsources and principles, design, fabricationand evaluation.

510 Implant Dentistry (1) Principles and useof implants in dentistry: includes history, bio-logical basis, types, diagnosis and treatmentplanning, surgical and restorative procedures,and limitations.

511 Preclinical Removable Partial Prostho-dontics I (1) Partial denture diagnosis andtreatment planning; basic principles of partialdenture design, fabrication, and function.

512 Preclinical Removable Partial Prostho-dontics II (1) Partial denture design, fabrica-tion, and function; repair; patient education.

513 Removable Partial Prosthodontics (1)Clinical removable partial prosthodontictreatment including diagnosis, treatmentplanning and clinical techniques.

521 Preclinical Removable Complete Pros-thodontics Laboratory (1) Fundamental the-ory for the fabrication of removable completedentures.

523ab Preclinical Removable Prosthodonticsand Implants Laboratory (1-1) Laboratoryexperience in the fabrication of removablecomplete and partial dentures and implants.

532 Preclinical Removable Partial Prostho-dontics Laboratory II (1) Laboratory experi-ence in fabrication of removable partial dentures.

550 Removable Complete ProsthodonticsClinic I (1) Clinical demonstration with super-vised clinic experience in construction, repair,and evaluation of the removable completedenture.

561abcd Clinic: Removable CompleteProsthodontics I (0-0-0-2) Diagnosis, treat-ment planning, and care of edentulouspatients. Complex cases involving temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction, surgical andcongenital defects; seminars on clinical treatment.

562ab Clinic: Removable Complete Prostho-dontics II (0-3) Diagnosis, treatment plan-ning, and care of edentulous patients. Com-plex cases involving temporomandibular jointdysfunction, surgical and congenital defects;seminars on clinical treatment.

571abcdef Clinic: Removable Partial Pros-thodontics (0-0-0-0-0-2) Clinical experiencein diagnosis, treatment planning, and labora-tory procedures necessary for the treatmentof the partially edentulous patient. Includesseminars related to clinical treatment.

601 Precision Attachments (1) Overview ofprecision and semi-precision attachments,including indications, contraindications,advantages, types, practical considerations.Overdenture and partial denture attach-ments, Thompson Dowel Attachment, stressbreakers.

602 Advanced Removable Prosthodontics(4) Critical review and evaluation of theremovable prosthodontic literature; guidedexperience in the laboratory and clinicalphases of removable prosthodontic therapy.(Duplicates credit in 604abc.) Prerequisite: con-sent of course director.

603 The Edentulous Patient — Conven-tional or Implant Prosthesis (1) Effectivemanagement of the edentulous patient whois unable to adapt to a prosthesis; includes areview of implant dentistry with a hands-onsession.

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604abc Advanced Removable Prostho-dontics (0-0-4) Critical review and evaluationof the removable prosthodontic literature;guided experience in the laboratory and clini-cal phases of removable prosthodontic ther-apy. (Duplicates credit in 602.) Prerequisite:consent of course director.

605 Prosthodontic Seminar: Removable Par-tial Prosthodontics (1) Provides fourth yeardental students with an advanced didacticfoundation for treating the partially edentu-lous patient with a removable partial.

606 Prosthodontic Seminar: Complete Den-ture Prosthodontics (1) Provides fourth yeardental students with an advanced didacticfoundation for treating the edentulouspatient with a complete denture.

655abc Dental Implants (0-0-4) Overview ofsurgical and prosthodontic implant treatmentconcepts and modalities; laboratory and clinicexperience in fabrication and placement ofimplant retained prostheses.

ORAL SURGERY (SURG)

501 Oral Surgery (2) Introduction to surgicaldentistry, armamentarium and procedures;exodontics; infection; post operative care;repair of bone and soft tissue; acute injury;cysts, sinuses, nerve injury, biopsy.

562abc Clinic: Oral Surgery I (0-0-1) Super-vised clinical experience in health history,surgical evaluation, extraction of teeth, andminor oral surgery procedures. Includes spe-cial case seminars.

563abc Clinic: Oral Surgery II (0-0-1) Super-vised clinical experience in health history,surgical evaluation, extraction of teeth, andminor oral surgery procedures. Includes spe-cial case seminars.

564abcd Clinic: Hospital Oral Surgery (0-0-0-1) Observation of inpatient and out-patient oral and maxillofacial surgery, partici-pation in clinic care of patients with dento-alveolar pathology, introduction to manage-ment of medically compromised patient.

611abc Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (0-0-4) More advanced instruction in oral andmaxillofacial surgery and related diseases asappropriate to the practice of general den-tistry; extensive clinical experience. Prerequi-site: departmental approval.

701ab Seminar: Advanced Oral Surgery (2-2) Problems in advanced oral surgery andhospital oral surgery including student pre-sentations and critique of clinical cases.

702ab Seminar: Review of the Oral SurgeryLiterature (2-2) Critical analysis of recent oralsurgery and other related literature.

721 Surgical Anatomy (2) Intensive reviewof anatomy relevant to the practice of oralsurgery. Includes dissections and animalsurgery.

761abcd Clinic: Advanced Oral Surgery (1-10 each) Clinical evaluation and surgicaltreatment of dento-alveolar disease in out-patient clinic.

763abcd Clinic: Advanced Hospital OralSurgery and Anesthesia (1-10 each) Surgicaltreatment of patients and service in medicalanesthesia at the LAC + USC Medical Center.

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