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2015-2016 Academic Catalog (Jan 2016) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Dentistry

875 Union Avenue • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-6200
Website: www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/

Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, MBA
Dean

Daniel E. Brown, JD, CPA
Assistant Dean for Financial Affairs

David R. Cagna, DMD, MS
Associate Dean, Postgraduate Affairs

J. Stansill Covington, III, DDS, MS
Associate Dean, Admissions/Student Affairs

Edward J. DeSchepper, MAEd, DDS, MSD
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Franklin Garcia-Godoy, DDS, MS, PhD, PhD
Senior Executive Associate Dean, Research

Lloyd A. George, DDS, JD
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

Mark Scarbecz, MA, PhD
Assistant Dean for Institutional Affairs

John Seeberg, DMD
Associate Dean of Extramural Affairs

William F. Slagle, DDS, MEd
Dean Emeritus

Information About the College
 

Programs

Courses

Dental Anatomy

  • DANA 101 - Histology for Dental Students

    Cr Hrs: 4 (41½-46½-0)

    Students will learn basic cytology, special organ histology and selected topics of embryology relevant to dentistry. In addition to lectures, the laboratories allow direct observation of prepared microscope slides.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Robert S Waters
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Paul Herron
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Kristin Marie Hamre
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Roderick T Hori
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Marcia G Honig

  • DANA 103 - Neuroanatomy

    Cr Hrs: 2 (22-9-0)

    Students will learn the major structures and relationships of the brain (including cranial nerves) and the spinal cord are presented. Lectures are supplemented with projected slides.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Reese Schiller Scroggs

  • DANA 105 - Gross Anatomy

    Cr Hrs: 6 (55½-70½-0)

    This course is an introduction to human gross anatomy by means of dissection supplemented with lectures. Slightly more than one half the course is devoted to detailed study of the head and neck.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DANA 101 Histology for Dental Students  
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Randall J Nelson

Dental Hygiene

  • DH 410 - Clinic Theory 1

    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Introduction to dental hygiene including the history and growth of the profession and current roles of dental hygienists in various practice settings. Introduction to patient care including current practices for infection control; recording of medical and dental histories; techniques for recording and monitoring vital signs; guidelines for inspecting oral tissues and charting observations; and basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Also includes introduction to dental/dental hygiene policies and procedures, and professional conduct.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Michelle Miles

  • DH 411 - Head and Neck Anatomy

    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Morphology of the head and neck with emphasis on structures pertinent to dentistry. Includes cranium and soft tissue relations; origin, insertion, action, and innervation of muscles of mastication and facial expression; brain and cranial nerves; and vascular supply to the head and neck. Anatomical basis for routes of spread of dental infection and anatomical basis for dental anesthesia also discussed. Lectures and demonstrations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Bobby Lee Collins

  • DH 413 - Dental Embryology, Histology & Anatomy

    Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)

    Overview of prenatal development, development of the face and neck, orofacial structures, tooth development and eruption. Histological and microscopic anatomy of tissues and organ systems with emphasis on oral soft tissues, enamel, dentin, pulp, tissues of periodontium. Study of the anatomy of the human dentition and supporting structures including anatomical terminology. Emphasis on anatomic form of teeth in gingival tissue, basic occlusion, morphological anomalies, and relationship of teeth and gingiva.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Bobby Lee Collins

  • DH 418 - Clinic Theory 1 Lab

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-90-0)

    Laboratory and clinical exercises in the techniques of detection and removal of hard and soft deposits from tooth surfaces. Also includes introduction to dental/dental hygiene clinic policies and procedures, and professional conduct.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Michelle Miles
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Beth A Mobilian
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Elaine C Stegman
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Dana D Myers
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Elizabeth G Thomas

  • DH 421 - Clinic Practice 2

    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-240)

    Continuation of DH 418 Clinic Theory 1 Lab . This course is the first clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community and government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DH 418 Clinic Theory 1 Lab  
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elaine C Stegman
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Mobilian

  • DH 423 - Transitional Clinic Practice

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-120)

    Second clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community and government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

  • DH 424 - Oral Radiology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45-0)

    Basic instruction is given in contemporary dental radiology techniques, emphasizing an introduction to intraoral and extraoral techniques; radiation physics, principles of and generation of photons (x-rays); components of x-ray producing equipment; radiation hygiene and safety; introduction to radiation deleterious effects on cell biology; composition, processing and chemistry of x-ray film; intraoral and extraoral anatomical bony landmarks; recognition of operator error/ processing artifacts; and introduction to differential diagnosis in oral radiology. Special emphasis is placed on determining radiographic signs of caries, bone loss associated with periodontal and systemic diseases, periapical pathology and radiographically notable dental materials for clinical interpretation.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: John S Covington
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Elaine C Stegman
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Lynn S Russell
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Dana D Myers

  • DH 425 - Oral Disease Prevention & Patient Education

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Study of oral hygiene, preventive products, and dental health teaching methods. Emphasis on cultural implications for individualized patient instruction in prevention of dental disease using behavior modification.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • DH 426 - Clinical Theory 2

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Continuation of DH 410, Clinical Theory 1, expanding on basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DH 410 Clinic Theory 1  
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth Mobilian

  • DH 427 - General and Oral Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course deals with the study of human diseases. The first part of the course addresses the basic mechanisms that cause disease (general pathology). The second part of the course reviews the effects of those basic disease mechanisms on various organ systems (systemic pathology). The third part of the course presents, in detail, the diseases that affect the oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures (oral pathology). Special emphasis will be given to those pathologic mechanisms, systemic conditions, and oral diseases that are common in the population or of particular significance to oral health care providers and patients.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Shokoufeh Shahrabi Farahani
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Lynn Russell

  • DH 430 - Clinic Practice 3

    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-240)

    Third clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community, government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Beth A Mobilian

  • DH 431 - Clinical Theory 3

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Continuation of DH 426, Clinical Theory 2, expanding on basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • DH 434 - Dental Pharmacology

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Study of basic pharmacologic principles, drugs used in dentistry, and misuse of therapeutic agents. Includes discussion of commonly prescribed drugs, their uses, side effects, and dental treatment implications of such drugs.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Marilyn D Lee

  • DH 437 - Periodontology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Study of the historical and scientific background of dental hygiene periodontal practice, pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, rationale for therapy, critical analysis of patient assessments, current theories of treatment, and specific rationales for techniques. (Satisfactory completion of this course is required for progression in clinical courses.)
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Ayda Wehbe Khuri

  • DH 438 - Community Dental Health Theory

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course provides a study of the principles and methods used in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community dental health programs. Topics include, epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, community based prevention programs for prevention of caries, oral disease indexes, dental health education, and program planning. Students critically evaluate scientific literature, dental care delivery and mechanisms for financing dental care.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Lynn S Russell

  • DH 448 - Dental Materials

    Cr Hrs: 3 (15-45-0)

    This course addresses the chemistry and physical properties of various materials used in dental practice. Includes Lecture and Lab exercises involving the application and manipulation of the more commonly used dental materials.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Michelle Miles

  • DH 525 - Clinic Theory 4

    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Continuation of basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lynn Russell
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Dana Myers

  • DH 532 - Special Patient Care

    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    The goal of this course is to lead the student to discover information concerning effects of systemic diseases, conditions, and aging and how these situations will require special treatment modifications for dental care. This course should also provide the student with the knowledge and skills to meet the oral health needs of special patients listed in the course outline. Prevention and management of medical emergencies that may arise in the dental environment is also included in this course.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Beth A Mobilian

  • DH 536 - Anxiety and Pain Control

    Cr Hrs: 4 (30-90-0)

    This is a Didactic reviewing the procedures available for the management of pain and anxiety. Principles of local anesthesia will include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, armamentarium, technique and complications. Principles of nitrous oxide and oxygen conscious sedation will be covered. A laboratory component will be included to prepare the students for certification in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide. Local anesthesia is taught to laboratory and clinical competence. Nitrous oxide analgesia is taught to laboratory competence but not clinical competence.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Bobby Collins
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Dana D Myers
    Additional Instructor 2, Spring: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • DH 538 - Community Dental Health Practicum

    Cr Hrs: 3 (15-60-0)

    This course will build upon the basics of DH 438, Community Dental Health Theory. Students will have the opportunity to develop a community dental health program which requires application of dental public health theories, principles and concepts. Students will be expected to assess, plan, and implement evidence based community dentistry projects.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Michelle Miles

  • DH 541 - Clinic Practice 4

    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-240)

    Final clinical course in a series courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community, government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Mobilian

  • DH 542 - Ethics, Jurisprudence & Practice Management

    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Experience in problem solving and ethical decision making in dental hygiene based on theories and principles of ethics. Case studies are used for practical application. Study of principles of law as related to dental hygiene and dental practice, including tort and contract law. Includes preparation for the jurisprudence examination administered by the Tennessee State Board of Dental Examiners. A study of dental practice management and treatment planning.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Elaine C Stegman

Dental Hygiene (Masters)

  • MDH 600 - Methods and Strategies of Dental Hygiene Teaching

    Cr Hrs: 3

    The purpose of this course is to prepare graduates to teach and evaluate Didactics traditionally included in the undergraduate dental hygiene curriculum. Components of this course include: overview of adult educational theory, face-to-face and web-based instructional technology, curriculum design, and teaching strategies and evaluation techniques related to cognitive and affective teaching and learning.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • MDH 601 - Theories of Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching and Evaluation

    Cr Hrs: 3

    The purpose of this course is twofold. First, graduates will be prepared to teach and evaluate fine psychomotor skills both in preclinical technique courses and in dental hygiene clinic. The second purpose is to prepare graduates to serve as clinical coordinators and/or clinical Faculty members. Included in this section is information related to clinic administration as it applies to both clinical Faculty and students. Developing undergraduate students’ professional behavior, clinical technique, and patient communication skills during patient treatment will be emphasized. Graduates will gain knowledge related to clinical administration as it relates to establishing clinical requirements, competencies and mock clinical exams and calibration of clinical grading.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Risa B Handman

  • MDH 602 - Introduction to Research for the Health Professional

    Cr Hrs: 3

    This course is designed for basic introduction to research methods for dental hygiene educators. It will provide a step-by-step overview of the research process and development of a research paper.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: MDH 606 Introduction to Statistics in Dental Hygiene Education  
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan

  • MDH 603 - Community Oral Health Promotion

    Cr Hrs: 3

    This is a project based course that builds on knowledge and skills acquired in undergraduate preventive and community oral health.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Lynn S Russell
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lynn S Russell

  • MDH 606 - Introduction to Statistics in Dental Hygiene Education

    Cr Hrs: 3

    This course is designed for basic introduction to statistics for dental hygiene educators. It will provide a step-by-step overview of beginning statistics commonly used in DH education.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mark Scarbecz

  • MDH 700 - Dental Hygiene Education: Administration, Planning, and Organization

    Cr Hrs: 3

    The study of leadership theories and program administration unique to dental hygiene educational programs, including an understanding of general and specialized accreditation processes, role of state dental licensure boards, human resources, Faculty performance assessment, program financing from public funding and clinical fees, clinic administration and outcomes assessment.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Susan Jill Crim

  • MDH 701 - Student Services in Dental Hygiene Education

    Cr Hrs: 3

    An overview course of student services available at the community college or university level such as but not limited to student health, recruiting, admissions, financial aid, and judicial affairs.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cynthia Calhoun

  • MDH 702 - Internship in Dental Hygiene Education

    Cr Hrs: 3

    Each graduate student will provide pre-clinical and/or clinical instruction and evaluation in a dental hygiene program and also will assist a Professor in teaching a Didactic in a dental hygiene program. Each graduate student will work closely with graduate Faculty to identify appropriate Faculty mentors from dental hygiene educational programs in students’ home communities so this requirement can be completed at a distance from the Memphis campus.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture and clinical
    Prerequisites: MDH 600 Methods and Strategies of Dental Hygiene Teaching  and MDH 601 Theories of Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching and Evaluation  
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Lynn S Russell
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lynn S Russell

  • MDH 705 - Elective Study in Dental Hygiene Education

    Cr Hrs: 3

    Experiential course that may be offered face-to-face, hybrid or online format depending on approved elective. The purpose of this elective is to allow students the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in their area of interest. Suggest modules include: Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinic Practice, Dental Hygiene Program Administration, Community Oral Health Planning, Dental Hygiene Research, Instructional Technology Used in Dental Hygiene Education, Continuing Education Administration, etc.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • MDH 706 - Capstone Project in Dental Hygiene Education

    Cr Hrs: 3

    Each graduate student must successfully complete a Capstone Project and present findings to the graduate Faculty and/or at a regional or national professional meeting. This is a capstone activity in which students enroll during the final term of the program. Sound demonstration of writing, organizational and communication skills associated with the MDH degree is required. Students must select an MDH Faculty advisor as well as an onsite mentor where the student will complete the capstone project and present an overview of the capstone project to the graduate Faculty and/or students at the beginning of the course. Each student’s mentor as well as the proposed content must be approved by the graduate Faculty prior to initiation of the project. The graduate student must also defend the completed project.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Independent project
    Prerequisites: MDH 600 Methods and Strategies of Dental Hygiene Teaching , MDH 601 Theories of Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching and Evaluation , MDH 602 Introduction to Research for the Health Professional , MDH 603 Community Oral Health Promotion , MDH 606 Introduction to Statistics in Dental Hygiene Education , MDH 700 Dental Hygiene Education: Administration, Planning, and Organization , MDH 701 Student Services in Dental Hygiene Education , MDH 702 Internship in Dental Hygiene Education , MDH 707 Online Teaching Strategies  and Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cassandra B Holder-Ballard

  • MDH 707 - Online Teaching Strategies

    Cr Hrs: 3

    Student will have an opportunity to learn how to teach using online strategies and study the latest technology used in distance learning.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Karen Adsit

Dental Pharmacology

  • DPHA 205 - Dental Pharmacology

    Cr Hrs: 4 (55-0-0)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of drug action, drug dose-response relationships and drug interactions to provide a sound basis for understanding practical dental therapeutics. Drug categories most important for beginning dental practice are introduced in this course, such as drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, analgesic and anesthesia drugs, and antibiotics. This course later concentrates on categories of drugs that may be encountered in dental practice, such as drugs administered for therapeutic medical treatment of patents that may affect dental health or dental practice.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Dale Parker Suttle Jr
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Trevor W Sweatman
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: George A Cook
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Lawrence W Weeda
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Kafait U Malik

  • DPHA 403 - Applied Pharmacology

    Cr Hrs: 1 (1-8-0)

    This pharmacology course is scheduled as part of the preparation for passage of the Dental National Board Exam, Part II. The course concentrates on the drugs that are most important for clinical practice - antibiotics, analgesics, anesthetics, and anti-inflammatory drugs- and on drug interactions pertinent to dentistry. The course incorporates self-study of information through a website, review with Faculty, qualifying evaluation and participation in (case) seminars on drug interactions as it applies specifically to dental practice.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture and Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Trevor W Sweatman

Dental Physiology

  • DPHY 101 - Physiology

    Cr Hrs: 5 (61-13-0)

    The properties, composition, and function of living matter and its reactions to internal and external agents are presented. The course is composed of lectures and laboratory experiences concerning the following organ systems: circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine. The mechanism of integration of the various physiological systems is stressed.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Aviv I Hassid
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Donald B Thomason
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Christopher M Waters
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Kristen O’Connell
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Aviv I Hassid

Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Medicine

  • DSOM 101 - Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), I

    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-0-0)

    This course is a conference demonstrating the clinical correlation between the biochemistry and histology of developmental disturbances. Students will be expected to be able to correlate the basic science behind these disturbances.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David A Tipton
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: John S Covington
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Sidney H Stein
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Mojdeh Dehghan

  • DSOM 103 - Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), II

    Cr Hrs: 1 (10-0-0)

    This course is a conference relating to principles being taught in the D-1 basic science courses in physiology and gross anatomy. The student will be expected to correlate these principles with clinical dentistry
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: David A Tipton

  • DSOM 105 - Dependency & Addiction in the Dental Profession

    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-0-0)

    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of chemical dependency/addiction, including its prevention, recognition, treatment, and impact upon the dental profession.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: K Mark Anderson

  • DSOM 201 - Basic Dental Radiology

    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-13-0)

    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of x-ray production, the biological effect of x-radiation, radiation hygiene and protection, the making of intraoral radiographs, and the interpretation of these radiographs. Upon completion of this course the student will be knowledgeable about the proper use of this important diagnostic tool in the dentist’s armamentarium. This is a prerequisite course for Advanced Oral Radiology (DSOM 305).
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Werner Harumiti Shintaku
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Robert K Smith
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: James C Cohen

  • DSOM 203 - Patient Evaluation

    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-15-0)

    A basic Oral Diagnosis course that introduces students to patient evaluation and examination techniques, the proper recording of collected exam data, the formulation of medical and dental summary diagnoses/problem lists, the planning of treatment alternatives for the patient’s dental diagnoses (taking the medical diagnoses into consideration), and the presentation of the treatment plan(s) to the patient.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Judith W McGuire
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Eddie L Burton
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Mary A Aubertin

  • DSOM 207 - General/Systemic Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 4 (66-0-0)

    The course in general pathology instructs the student in the basic concepts of human disease and presents facts about the more commonly occurring non-oral diseases, particularly those pertinent to the practice of dentistry.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Kenneth M Anderson
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani

  • DSOM 211 - Biomedical Clinical Conference (BCC), III

    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-0-0)

    This course is a conference demonstrating that a thorough understanding of basic principles of microbiology and pathology is essential in the daily practice of clinical dentistry.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David A Tipton
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Linda W Pifer
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Lawrence W Weeda

  • DSOM 301 - Clinical Correlation Conference

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    This course provides a practical approach for the dental student by presenting case histories of patients with the most frequently seen medical problems. Clinical medical specialists will discuss specific disease processes, and the relationship of each medical disease and its therapy to the dental plan of treatment.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Cesar A. Migliorati
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin

  • DSOM 302 - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-114)

    The Junior Oral Diagnosis clinic emphasizes the student’s development of historical and clinical examination skills and his/her formulation of an appropriate dental treatment plan based upon each patient’s dental and medical diagnoses. Students work in a closely supervised atmosphere and are scheduled briefly into a dental emergency service where patients needing immediate care are diagnosed and treated.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Eddie L Burton
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Judith W McGuire
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Marjorie A Woods

  • DSOM 305 - Advanced Dental Radiology

    Cr Hrs: 1 (9-5-0)

    This course introduces the principles and techniques involved in intraoral-occlusal and extraoral radiography with special emphasis on the use of the dental panoramic x-ray machine. The indications and criteria for prescribing these radiographic views are presented as well as material concerning the interpretation of the resultant radiographs. Other lecture topics include TMJ radiography, intraoral and extraoral film processing errors, processing artifacts and radiographic quality assurance programs designed for the modern dental office.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Werner Harumiti Shintaku

  • DSOM 311 - Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 5 (70-0-0)

    This course presents the terminology and working concepts of the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms, histology, radiology (if applicable), treatment, and prognosis of oral and perioral lesions. The course demonstrates the relationship between the basic sciences and clinical oral pathology.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Kenneth M Anderson
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Kenneth M Anderson

  • DSOM 313 - Special Patient Care

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)

    This course provides dental students with knowledge of the special needs of patients who are mentally retarded, medically compromised, or elderly. The course is presented by a series of guest lecturers. An interdisciplinary approach is taken in an effort to familiarize dental students with the need for consultation, as well as the varied aspects of health care for this population. In addition, several lectures focus on specific handicapping conditions, and highlight cultural and social aspects of providing dental health care for handicapped and elderly patients.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin

  • DSOM 402 - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-101)

    The Senior Oral Diagnosis clinic emphasizes the student’s development of clinical judgment and patient management skills. Students are considered to be clinical interns and they examine, diagnose, and plan treatment for patients with minimal Faculty supervision. They are also scheduled into a dental emergency service where patients needing immediate care are diagnosed and treated.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Kenneth M Anderson
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Robert K Smith
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Marjorie A Woods

  • DSOM 403 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Conference

    Cr Hrs: 2 (26-0-0)

    This course utilizes the clinical pathology conference format to teach students to diagnose and manage various forms of oral pathology. Case histories are utilized to present clinical diagnostic problems. The treatment of selected diseases and conditions, other than caries and periodontal disease, in which the dentist plays a major role in the recognition, diagnosis and management of the disorder will also be covered.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani

Dentistry Electives

  • ELEC 504 - Student Research Fellowship Award

    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)

    This course is designed to expose research-oriented students to the experience of writing a competitive research proposal, including the formulation of research hypotheses, specific objectives, and experimental rationale and design. Students will gain hands- on research experience by participating in on-going research activities in the basic sciences or clinical dentistry. The research projects will be targeted to provide increased understanding of the basic mechanisms of oral diseases in order to prepare the student to provide optimum oral health care and management. May be repeated.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mustafa K Dabbous
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Mustafa K Dabbous

  • ELEC 505 - Pediatric Dentistry Research Elective

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This course will involve two projects. The first will look at the different ways an etch enamel surface can be damaged prior to placing a sealant or composite resin. Extracted human teeth will be used for this experiment. The etched enamel surface will be deliberately damaged, then viewed under scanning electron microcopy. The other project will be an attempt to determine the fate of the artery, vein and nerve innervating a primary tooth once root resorption has begun. Monkey jaws will be utilized. Sections will be made beginning as the vessels and nerves exit from the interior trunk and followed until these structures enter the apical foramen. There will be an attempt to determine when there is no longer innervation and vascularity to these primary teeth. Additionally, an attempt will be made to determine if these anatomical structures are lying loose within the bone or if they are in a sheath once the root of the primary root has begun to resorb.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Harry K Sharp
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp

  • ELEC 507 - Table Clinics

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This elective is provided to help motivate the student to pursue any aspect of the dental field to a fuller extent. New techniques, new ideas and new concepts can be fully explored and presented by the innovative and dedicated students through the medium of the Table Clinic presentation. The Table Clinic presentations at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry during the Annual Dental Alumni Meeting will follow the guidelines of the ADA. The “Table Clinic Presentations” will be suitable for presentation at state and national meetings. The overall 1st prizewinner will represent The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry with a table clinic at the Annual ADA Convention. An orientation session will be scheduled to clarify the organization, concepts and presentation of table clinics with each dental class. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David A Tipton
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David A Tipton

  • ELEC 508 - Oral Surgery Externship

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This course is designed to provide advanced clinical experience in oral surgery to a selected group of seniors. The students will be assigned to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on a full-time basis during the summer session of their senior year. During this period they will receive individual experience with advanced procedures such as preprosthetic surgery and surgical removal of impacted teeth. Experience in dentofacial trauma and hospital procedures will be derived from an on-call rotation with the oral surgery resident. Course not currently offered.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 only; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Lawrence W Weeda
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lawrence W Weeda

  • ELEC 510 - Forensic Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-10-0)

    The course will be an introduction to forensic odontology to include dental identification, bite mark investigation, mass disaster identification, and expert witness activities. It consists of lecture/seminars and hands-on laboratory instruction.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-3 or higher; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Holland Maness
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Holland Maness

  • ELEC 511 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This elective allows selected D-4 students to pursue further studies in oral and maxillofacial surgery departmental activities. The students will devote a portion of their clinic time to this specialized elective. It is expected that the students will gain additional experience in performing more advanced oral surgery procedures as well as in starting IVs. Each student will be encouraged to submit an article for publication prior to graduation.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 only: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: James Mintzer Christian
    Instructor of Record, Spring: James Mintzer Christian

  • ELEC 513 - Advanced Pediatric Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-80)

    Two (2) fourth-year dental students are offered an elective course consisting of four clinical days for two (2) weeks. Students will be scheduled a variety of patients which will include case work-ups and treatment planning. A number of the patients will be medically or physically compromised in some manner. During the assignment students will be scheduled for hospital dentistry conferences and rounds, and may attend dental operating room cases as an assistant.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 only: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Harry K Sharp
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Harry K Sharp

  • ELEC 514 - Research Methods in Periodontal Pathobiology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)

    This course is designed to allow dental students (open to students at any stage of training, D-2 through D-4) to gain experience in the design, performance and documentation of a laboratory research project. Individuals are expected to devise their own research projects within a framework outlined by the Course Director. Projects will vary with students’ previous experience and interests.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-2 through D-4 only: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Sidney H Stein

  • ELEC 515 - Elective Periodontal Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 1 (10-0-20)

    This course is designed to expand the knowledge of selected students in the field of Periodontology by assigning reading material, discussion in seminar sessions and clinical activities. Each participant will be required to perform at least two different periodontal surgeries and the necessary postoperative procedures. All clinical procedures performed in this course will be credited towards the requirements in perio for the Junior year. Attendance in the course is mandatory except when other blocks are assigned. Students must inform the course director if they have any conflict.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 15
    Instructional Method: Seminar and clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-3 only: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Jacob Shiloah
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Jacob Shiloah

  • ELEC 519 - Comprehensive Implant Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 1 (4-12-8)

    The course will consist of didactic and laboratory sessions in which participating students will learn the history, implant biomaterials, treatment planning, surgical placement, ridge augmentation and implant restoration of fixed and removal prosthetic appliances. Students will have the opportunity to surgically place implants in patients who are approved by the course instructor. If surgical procedures are performed within time allowances, students will uncover and restore implants that they have placed.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-3 and D-4 only; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Terence C Hilger
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Terence C Hilger

  • ELEC 523 - Clinical Oral Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-40)

    This elective course is designed to provide exposure to the clinical practice of oral pathology. The student(s) will experience and participate in examination of diagnosis and treatment of the diseases, conditions, and neoplasms that are typically seen in clinical practice.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required, DSOM 302 Oral Diagnosis Clinic , DSOM 305 Advanced Dental Radiology , DSOM 311 Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology  
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Kenneth M Anderson
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Kenneth M Anderson

  • ELEC 524 - Project Smile

    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-24)

    This course will assist young dentists and dental students to achieve practical real world skills in dentistry in the areas of general, cosmetic and practice management while helping people in need. The objectives include: 1) serve the underserved and the poor; 2) learn real life dentistry; 3) develop relationships with practicing dentists; 4) learn some practice management principles; 5) learn some cosmetic dental procedures; 6) see how cases are diagnosed and worked up in private practice; and 7) complete general dental procedures.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 only; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Phillip A. Kemp
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Phillip A. Kemp

  • ELEC 526 - Advanced Prosthodontics Elective

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-20-20)

    Clinical and laboratory experience in complicated removable, fixed and implant combination cases. Treatment planning required of the student. Cases directed by a single case facilitator.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical and lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-3 or D-4 only; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Terence C Hilger
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Terence C Hilger

  • ELEC 528 - Research in Oral Biology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)

    This elective is an introduction to research methodology to acquaint the students with evidence-based approaches to solving problems in oral and craniofacial health care. Research training areas include: Techniques in cell and organ culture; Characterization of connective tissue components of the gingival, periodontal ligament, and temporomandibular joint in health and disease; Adhesive glycoproteins in periodontal reattachment; Crevicular fluid components from normal and inflamed gingiva; Saliva glycoproteins and their role in bacterial adhesion; cellular activities in invasive bone tumors; Cell migration and chemotaxis; Periodontal pathogens and the oral micro-organisms; inflammation and inflammatory mediator; Proteomics and tumor biomarkers; Interaction of oral tissues and micro-organisms with implant materials; Craniofacial development; Biomechanical properties of dental and implant materials.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mustafa K Dabbous

  • ELEC 529 - Advanced Clinical Orthodontics

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This elective course will be primarily clinical in nature. It is designed to provide select dental students with an advanced knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems and a hands-on experience in treating clinical cases that require limited orthodontic intervention. Typical cases will include (1) minor dental crowding or spacing with a harmonious soft tissue profile and balanced occlusion and (2) cases that require limited orthodontic intervention in preparation for additional dental treatment such as creating space for a dental implant. The primary objective of this course will be to teach students how to take good quality orthodontic records, analyze the collected record, diagnose orthodontic problems, develop and present a treatment plan that addresses the patient concerns. Additionally, students are expected to start treatment and place orthodontic brackets on some limited orthodontic patients after the approval of the course instructor and under his direct supervision. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 16
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Ayman Abdul Hamid Al Dayeh

  • ELEC 530 - Physical Examination of the Hospital Patient

    Cr Hrs: 1 (10-0-8)

    This course provides an overview of the basics of physical examination and history taking for the hospitalized patient. Learning objectives for students completing this course are 1) to have an understanding of history taking for the patient who will be or is a hospital admission; 2) complete a physical examination on a hospital patient; and 3) record the H & P in a systematic manner, consistent with hospital protocol.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar and clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 only: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: James Mintzer Christian

  • ELEC 531 - Elective Laser Course

    Cr Hrs: 1 (6-3-0)

    This course incorporates both lectures and laboratory experiences to prepare the D4 student to treat patients using laser instrumentation. The course will present concepts in the physics, history, and safe usage of laser instruments. Emphasis is placed on usage of “Diode” and “Erbium” lasers in soft and hard tissue therapy.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: D-4 Only:Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Paul N Gregory
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: William R Callahan III
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: John Charles Ford
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Cesar A. Migliorati
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Erica Krohn Jany Migliorati

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul N Gregory

  • ELEC 552 - Biochemical Research Techniques

    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)

    Designed primarily for students who are interested in research, this elective will provide a working knowledge of a variety of research techniques which best suit individual projects. The techniques are treated as independent units so that variable credit is given for each technique studied. The techniques offered will vary from year to year, and a list will be available prior to registration from the course coordinator. Techniques available will include radioimmunoassay, sub cellular fractionation, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and disc electrophoresis.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mustafa K Dabbous
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Mustafa K Dabbous

  • ELEC 553 - Microbiology Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)

    Qualified students may undertake research in microbiology for which credit and hours will be arranged.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DMSC 201 Microbiology ; Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David R Nelson
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R Nelson

  • ELEC 554 - Special Topics in Clinical Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 1 (Varies)

    ELEC 554 is a clinical course designed to provide students with more clinical patient experiences when it is deemed that they have not had sufficient experiences during the usual two-year clinical experience. This could involve a dearth of experiences in one discipline or several disciplines. May be repeated up to 1 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mark Edward Jensen
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Bernard J Blen
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: William R Callahan III
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Patricia P Dingeldein
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Paul N Gregory

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Mark Edward Jensen

  • ELEC 555 - Special Topics in Clinical Dental Hygiene

    Cr Hrs: 1 (Varies)

    ELEC 555 is a clinical course designed to provide dental hygiene students with more clinical patient experiences when it is deemed that they have not had sufficient experiences during the usual clinical experience and/or wish to maintain clinical skills while taking other idactic courses. May be repeated up to 1 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Beth A Mobilian
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Mobilian

Endodontics

  • ENDO 201 - Essential Endodontics I (Lecture)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (9-0-0)

    This is a basic course in endodontic technique. This course runs concurrently with the Lab in Essential Endodontics I (ENDO 202). Although the major portion of the course covers clinical skills, biology of the normal and irreversibly injured pulp will be introduced. Much of the lecture material will cover basic clinical techniques, which will enable the new clinician to treat pulpal and periapical problems in the clinic. The main emphasis will be on root canal preparation, canal debridement, disinfection and obturation of the root canal space.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Antheunis Versluis

  • ENDO 202 - Essential Endodontics I (Lab)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-25-0)

    ndamental Lab in endodontics that runs concurrently with the Lecture in Essential Endodontics I (ENDO 201). Students will be taught contemporary canal preparation techniques involving state-of-the-art nickel titanium rotary endodontic instruments, along with a historically relevant obturation technique-lateral compaction of cold gutta percha.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

  • ENDO 203 - Essential Endodontics II (Lecture)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (5-0-0)

    This course in endodontic technique builds on the foundational knowledge from the previous semester. This course runs concurrently with the Lab in Essential Endodontics II (ENDO 204). Emphasis will be placed on restoring teeth to adequate clinical function, dealing with the endodontic emergency and pain control. The importance of accurate clinical diagnosis will be highlighted as the biologic basis and foundation for endodontic treatment reinforcing the terminology and special pulp sensibility tests previously studied through the case-based learning modules.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Daranee Versluis

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

  • ENDO 204 - Essential Endodontics II (Lab)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-23-0)

    This is a preclinical Lab in endodontics that furthers understanding of endodontic techniques, focusing on multi-rooted teeth. This course runs concurrently with the Lecture in Essential Endodontics II (ENDO 203). Students will be taught contemporary canal preparation techniques involving state-of-the-art nickel-titanium rotary endodontic instruments, canal debridement and disinfection, obturation and post preparation. Training will also be provided in restoring endodontically treated teeth to adequate clinical function.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

  • ENDO 301 - Clinical Endodontics

    Cr Hrs: 1 (9-0-0)

    The clinical Lecture series in endodontics is designed to introduce the dental student to a multitude of endodontically-related conditions and their management. Dealing with pulpal and periapical pathoses and decision making based on tooth restorability will be an everyday practice throughout a dental career and the importance of making sound, ethical treatment choices with best evidence will be emphasized. In addition, problem-solving in diagnostic dilemmas, endodontic retreatment, relevance of implants in endodontic practice, adjunct techniques, and dealing with dentoalveolar trauma in the permanent tooth.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: George Huang
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Jeffrey G Phebus

  • ENDO 302 - Endodontics Clinic

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-42)

    The third and fourth year students have the opportunity to perform clinical endodontics under the supervision of Instructors. In addition, students receive training in differential diagnosis, treatment planning and management of the emergency patient.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Felicity Hope Shelton

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

  • ENDO 401 - Advanced Endodontics

    Cr Hrs: 1 (10-0-0)

    This course is designed to broaden the student’s knowledge by examining the biological aspects of endodontics and enhance skills in the management of the more complex problems. In addition, new materials, alternate techniques and controversial subjects are examined with respect to the more routine clinical practice. Relevance of implants in endodontic practice, dealing with dentoalveolar trauma in permanent dentition, establishing relationships for referral-based practice, endodontic surgery and advanced imaging will be discussed
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David J Clement
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Jeffrey G Phebus

  • ENDO 402 - Endodontics Clinic

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-78)

    Senior students will have the opportunity to perform clinical endodontics under the supervision of endodontists and group leaders. Students are expected to critically interpret diagnostic information from a multitude of specialties and formulate best practice dentistry. Management of the emergency patient, concurrent with rotations through ER, and problems arising from inter-appointment flare-ups are taught along with best evidence contemporary endodontics, with emphasis on restoring the tooth to function.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Jeffrey G Phebus
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Melissa Andreia Marchesan
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Josanne Mildred O’Dell
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Felicity Hope Shelton

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Josanne Mildred O’Dell

Foreign trained - Oral Diagnosis

  • FBID 602 - Independent Study in Oral Diagnosis, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Oral Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 11

    The course is designed to determine the competency level of the Faculty member in Oral Diagnosis. The candidate will demonstrate competence in oral diagnosis, treatment planning, exposure and interpretation of radiographs, and diagnosis and management of dental emergencies. Experience is obtained by treatment of patients in the Oral Diagnosis Clinic. Consideration is given to the participants’ background knowledge obtained through previous education and as demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if competency has been demonstrated at the level of a graduating student doctor of the College of Dentistry.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical and Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Marjorie A Woods
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Marjorie A Woods

  • FBID 604 - Independent Study in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

    Cr Hrs: 6

    The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The candidate will demonstrate competence in the appropriate terminology and working concepts of the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms, histology, radiographic appearance (if applicable), treatment, and prognosis of oral and maxillofacial lesions. Consideration is given to the participants’ background knowledge obtained through previous education and as demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical and Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Kenneth M Anderson
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Kenneth M Anderson

Foreign trained - Endodontics

  • FEND 602 - Independent Study in Endodontics

    Cr Hrs: 8

    The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in endodontics. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a dental graduate. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or specialty certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate endodontics program will be exempt from the course requirements.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical, lab-based, and Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Adam Lloyd
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Jeffrey G Phebus

Foreign trained - Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery

  • FOMS 602 - Independent Study in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 11

    The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Consideration is given to the participants’ background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate oral and maxillofacial surgery program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Lawrence W Weeda
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lawrence W Weeda

Foreign trained - Operative Dentistry

  • FOPE 602 - Independent Study in Operative Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 17

    This is a course in which the student reviews the principles of operative dentistry. Diagnosis, treatment planning and technical procedures are covered.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar, lab-based and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Janet A Harrison
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Janet A Harrison

Foreign trained - Orthodontics

  • FORT 602 - Independent Study in Orthodontics

    Cr Hrs: 4

    The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Orthodontics. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate orthodontics program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar, lab-based and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Terry Martin Trojan
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Terry Martin Trojan

Foreign trained - Pediatric Dentistry

  • FPDC 602 - Independent Study in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 5

    This course provides the individual with the clinical experience necessary to manage the diagnostic, prevention and treatment needs of the pediatric patient. Emphasis is given to detailed case workup, analysis of dental problems, provision of preventive services and comprehensive dental treatment, management of behavior, and evaluation of post-treatment results. The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Pediatric Dentistry. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate pediatric dentistry program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar, lab-based and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr

Foreign trained - Periodontology

  • FPER 602 - Independent Study in Periodontology

    Cr Hrs: 0 or 13

    This course provides the opportunity for an advanced placement student to demonstrate their clinical competency in the examination, diagnosis and treatment planning, periodontal instrumentation and disease control evaluation of chronic periodontitis patients. The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Periodontology. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate periodontics program will be exempted from this course. Patient care.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Paul S Bland
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Paul S Bland

Foreign trained - Prosthodontics

  • FPRO 602 - Independent Study in Removable Prosthodontics Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 14

    This is a course in which the student reviews the principles of removable complete and partial prosthodontics. Diagnosis, treatment planning and technical procedures are covered along with the responsibilities of the dentist and laboratory technician. The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Prosthodontics. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate prosthodontic program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar, lab-based and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Russell A Wicks
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Russell A Wicks

  • FPRO 604 - Independent Study in Fixed Prosthodontics Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 14

    This is a course in which the student reviews the principles of fixed prosthodontics. Diagnosis, treatment planning and technical procedures are covered along with the responsibilities of the dentist and laboratory technician. The course is designed to determine the competency level of the student in Prosthodontics. Consideration is given to the participant’s background knowledge obtained through previous education and demonstrated on standardized examinations. At the end of the course a passing grade will be given if clinical competency has been demonstrated at the level of a new graduating student doctor. Any applicant in this program who holds a degree or certificate from an ADA-accredited graduate prosthodontic program will be exempted from this course.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar, lab-based and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Michael A McBride
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Michael A McBride

General Practice

  • GENP 230 - Basic Life Support (CPR)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (2-4-0)

    This cardiopulmonary resuscitation course is designed to certify the student in basic life support by the American Heart Association standards. Certification in Basic Life Support is required for the student to continue clinical treatment of patients.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture and Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Morris L Robbins Jr
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Paul S Bland
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Lloyd A George
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Janet A Harrison

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Morris L Robbins Jr

  • GENP 307 - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 2 (65 contact hours over 2 terms)

    This course is a continuation of the application of the principles of dentistry, to be discussed in a clinical environment, prior to subsequent treatment of patients. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with necessary skills in the application of evidence-based dentistry to the treatment of their patients in a comprehensive care environment. For D-3 students
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: William Howard Noyes
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Patricia P Dingeldein
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Frank T Dalton
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Bernard J Blen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: John Douglas Seeberg

  • GENP 308 - Dental Jurisprudence

    Cr Hrs: 1 (14-0-0)

    This course is a study of the laws pertaining to the practice of dentistry in Tennessee and elsewhere. The legal aspects of the doctor patient relationship, contracts, and practice agreements are emphasized.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Glenn T Hart

  • GENP 330 - Professionalism and Practice Management (Clinical Practice)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-57)

    These courses involve applied principles of professionalism and practice management required in the care of clinical patients. Students will be evaluated each term by clinical Faculty and Group Practice Coordinators according to established criteria.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: John Douglas Seeberg

  • GENP 334 - CPR Recertification

    Cr Hrs: 1 (4-0-0)

    This cardiopulmonary resuscitation course is designed to continue certification of the student in basic life support as required by the American Heart Association standards. Certification in Basic Life Support is required for the student to continue treatment of patients.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Morris L Robbins Jr
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Mary A Aubertin
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Paul S Bland
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Lloyd A George
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Janet A Harrison

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Morris L Robbins Jr

  • GENP 336 - Professionalism and Practice Management II (Clinical Practice)

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-57) (Cr hrs initially listed as 3 in error)

    These courses involve applied principles of professionalism and practice management required in the care of clinical patients. Students will be evaluated each term by clinical Faculty and Group Practice Coordinators according to established criteria.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: John Douglas Seeberg

  • GENP 407 - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

    Cr Hrs: 2 (65 contact hours over 2 terms)

    This course is a continuation of the application of the principles of dentistry, to be discussed in a clinical environment, prior to subsequent treatment of patients. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with necessary skills in the application of evidence-based dentistry to the treatment of their patients in a comprehensive care environment. For D-4 students
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Seminar
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: William Howard Noyes
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Patricia P Dingeldein
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Frank T Dalton
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Bernard J Blen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: John Douglas Seeberg

  • GENP 409 - Advanced Treatment Planning

    Cr Hrs: 1 (11-0-0)

    This course is designed to prepare the senior dental student for more difficult or complex patient treatment planning. A multidisciplinary group of Faculty will present complex treatment cases/treatment considerations in a seminar format designed to encourage student participation. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate treatment options and sequencing.
    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Paul N Gregory
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