College of Dentistry

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

James C. Ragain, DDS, MS, PhD, FICD, FACD Dean [Search in progress] Executive Associate Dean Daniel E. Brown, JD, CPA Associate Dean, Financial Affairs David R. Cagna, DMD, MS Associate Dean, Postgraduate Affairs J. Stansill Covington, III, DDS, MS, FRSM Associate Dean, Faculty and Student Affairs	Mustafa Kh. Dabbous, MS, PhD Interim Associate Dean for Research Edward J. DeSchepper, MAEd, DDS, MSD Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Paul G. Luepke, DDS, MS Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs Mark Scarbecz, MA, PhD Associate Dean, Institutional Affairs Orpheus Triplett, DDS Assistant Dean of Community Oral Health and Outreach William F. Slagle, DDS, MEd Dean Emeritus

Information About the College

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Programs

• Dental Hygiene, BSDH  
• Dental Surgery, DDS  

Courses

Dental Anatomy

• DANA 101 - Histology for Dental Students

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  Cr Hrs: 4 (48-61-0)
  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristin Marie Hamre
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Marcia G Honig
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Robert S Waters
  
  
• DANA 103 - Neuroanatomy

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  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Reese Schiller Scroggs
  
  
• DANA 105 - Gross Anatomy

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  Cr Hrs: 7 (60-55-0)
  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: DANA 101 Histology for Dental Students  
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Herr II
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Reese Scroggs
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Randall J Nelson
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Melissa Taylor
  
  

Dental Hygiene

• DH 410 - Clinic Theory 1

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Michelle Miles
  
  
• DH 411 - Head and Neck Anatomy

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Lynn Russell
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Beth Mobilian
  
  
• DH 413 - Dental Embryology, Histology & Anatomy

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Simran Flagg
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
  
  
• DH 418 - Clinic Theory 1 Lab

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  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
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Beth A Mobilian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Michelle Miles
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Simran Flagg
  
  
• DH 421 - Clinic Practice 2

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  
• DH 423 - Transitional Clinic Practice

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  
• DH 424 - Oral Radiology

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  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
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Cassandra Christiansen
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Colette Stewart
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Pam Albin
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Keisha Werlitz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Simran Flagg
  
  
  
  
  
• DH 425 - Oral Disease Prevention & Patient Education

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  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
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Cassandra Christiansen
  
  
• DH 426 - Clinical Theory 2

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  
• DH 427 - General and Oral Pathology

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: K. Mark Anderson
  
  
• DH 430 - Clinic Practice 3

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Werlitz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Lynn Russell
  
  
• DH 431 - Clinical Theory 3

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Pam Albin
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Dayna Myers
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Lynn Russell
  
  
• DH 434 - Dental Pharmacology

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Marilyn D Lee
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
  
  
• DH 437 - Periodontology

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Simran Flagg
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Werlitz
  
  
• DH 438 - Community Dental Health Theory

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Colette Stewart
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Michelle Miles
  
  
• DH 448 - Dental Materials

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  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Miles
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jerry McKinney
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Simran Flagg
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: kiesha werlitz
  
  
• DH 525 - Clinic Theory 4

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kathleen Schaal
  
  
• DH 532 - Special Patient Care

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  
• DH 536 - Anxiety and Pain Control

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  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 (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: David Shane Rasner
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Pam Albin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Cassandra B Christiansen
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Keisha Werlitz
  
  
• DH 538 - Community Dental Health Practicum

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  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 (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Colette Stewart
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Michelle Miles
  
  
• DH 541 - Clinic Practice 4

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  
• DH 542 - Ethics, Jurisprudence & Practice Management

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Lynn Russell
  
  

Dental Pharmacology

• DPHA 205A - Dental Pharmacology

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  Cr Hrs: 2 (28-0-0)
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeff Steketee
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Kafait U Malik
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: George Cook
  
  
• DPHA 205B - Dental Pharmacology

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  Cr Hrs: 2 (27-0-0)
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeff Steketee
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Kafait U Malik
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: George Cook
  
  
• DPHA 403 - Applied Pharmacology

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (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: P/F
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Trevor W Sweatman
  
  

Dental Physiology

• DPHY 101 - Physiology

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  Cr Hrs: 4.5 (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, laboratory experiences and small group conferences concerning the following organ systems: circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine and central and peripheral nervous system. The mechanism of integration of the various physiological systems is stressed.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Zheng Fan
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Donald B Thomason
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Salvatore Mancarella
  
  

Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Medicine

• DSOM 201 - Basic Dental Radiology

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  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Werner Harumiti Shintaku
  
  
• DSOM 203A - Patient Evaluation

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (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, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Anmol Brar
  
  
• DSOM 203B - Patient Evaluation

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-24-0)
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Anmol Brar
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Beverly Hedgepeth
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Diane Abbey
  
  
• DSOM 207 - General/Systemic Pathology

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  Cr Hrs: 4.5 (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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kenneth M Anderson
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Sarah Aguirre
  
  
• DSOM 301 - Clinical Correlation Conference

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kenneth Mark Anderson
  
  
• DSOM 302A - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Marjorie A Woods
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Katherine DeColibus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James Cohen
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: David Shane Rasner
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 302B - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Marjorie A Woods
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: James Cohen
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: David Shane Rasner
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Diane Abbey
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 305 - Advanced Dental Radiology

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  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, Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Werner Harumiti Shintaku
  
  
• DSOM 311A - Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

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  Cr Hrs: 2.5 (30-0-0)
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kenneth M Anderson
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Sarah Aguirre
  
  
• DSOM 311B - Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

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  Cr Hrs: 3.5 (43-0-0)
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Kenneth M Anderson
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Sarah Aguirre
  
  
• DSOM 313 - Special Patient Care

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  Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
  This course provides dental students with knowledge of the special needs of patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities, those who are medically compromised, the elderly and other mental and physical conditions that may require special considerations and dental treatment modifications. The course is presented by a series of guest lecturers and takes an interdisciplinary approach with the objective to familiarize dental students with the need for consultation, interacting with other health care providers and caregivers, as well as the varied aspects of health care for this population. In addition, several lectures focus on specific medical conditions, and highlight cultural and social aspects of providing dental health care for people with special needs.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Karen Derefinko
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Shannon Hughes
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: William Parris
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Sloan Regen
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 314 - Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and Orafacial Pain/TMD

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
  This course will provide an introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine, Orofacial Pain and TMJ dysfunction (TMD). Emphasis will be placed on the anatomy of the TMJ and the masticatory system including the skeletal, musculature and neurological components. There will also be emphasis on basic sleep medicine, sleep pathophysiology, and treatment options for sleep disordered breathing including, oral appliance therapy to treat sleep disordered breathing conditions such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy rational, protocols for treatment, appliance selection and management of side effects will also be discussed.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Boyd Gillespie
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Anthony Sheyn
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Bard Levey
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Jeffrey Brooks
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 402A - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-60)
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine DeColibus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Cohen
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Beverly Hedgepeth
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Shane Rasner
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 402B - Oral Diagnosis Clinic

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-40)
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Adepitan Owosho
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Beverly Hedgepeth
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Robert K Smith
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jaqueline Venturin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: D. Shane Rasner
  
  
  
  
  
• DSOM 403 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Conference

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani
  
  

Dentistry Electives

• ELEC 504 - Student Research Fellowship Award

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  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.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Research
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Mustafa K Dabbous
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Mustafa K Dabbous
  
  
• ELEC 507 - Table Clinics

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  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.
  
  Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 4
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Research
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Ammar Abidi
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Ammar Abidi
  
  
• ELEC 508 - Oral Surgery Externship

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-4 only; Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jim Christian
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jim Christian
  
  
• ELEC 511 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-4 only: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  
• ELEC 514 - Research Methods in Periodontal Pathobiology

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Research
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-2 through D-4 only: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Sidney H Stein
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Sidney Stein
  
  
• ELEC 515 - Elective Periodontal Surgery

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  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: P/F
  Max per section: 15
  Instructional Method: Seminar, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-3 only: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Vrushali Abhyankar
  
  
• ELEC 523 - Clinical Oral Pathology

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required, DSOM 302A - Oral Diagnosis Clinic   DSOM 302B - Oral Diagnosis Clinic   , DSOM 305 Advanced Dental Radiology ,  DSOM 311A - Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology   DSOM 311B - Basic Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology     
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Kenneth M Anderson
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Sarah Aguirre
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Kenneth M Anderson
  
  
• ELEC 524 - Project Smile

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-4 only; Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Phillip A. Kemp
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Phillip A. Kemp
  
  
• ELEC 526 - Advanced Prosthodontics Elective

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lab, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-3 or D-4 only; Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Terence C Hilger
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Mohamed Amere Shafter
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Wainscott Hollis
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Terence C Hilger
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Wainscott Hollis
  
  
• ELEC 529 - Advanced Clinical Orthodontics

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  Cr Hrs: 1
  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.
  
  Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Max per section: 16
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Ayman Abdul Hamid Al Dayeh
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Wanda Claro-Woodruff
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Ayman Abdul Hamid Al Dayeh
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Wanda Claro-Woodruff
  
  
• ELEC 530 - Physical Examination of the Hospital Patient

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Seminar, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: D-4 only: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  
• ELEC 554 - Special Topics in Clinical Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 1-5 (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.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: William Callahan III
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: William Callahan III
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Patricia P Dingeldein
  
  
• ELEC 555 - Special Topics in Clinical Dental Hygiene

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  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 didactic courses.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Special Permission Required
  Term offered: Fall, Spring (offered as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  

Endodontics

• ENDO 201 - Essential Endodontics I (Lecture)

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (13-0-0)
  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, diagnostic principles of the normal and irreversibly injured pulp will be introduced. Lecture material will cover clinical techniques, enabling the novice clinician to treat pulpal and periapical problems. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary root canal instrumentation and debridement, disinfection and obturation of the root canal space. Evaluation consists of quizzes and comprehensive integrated exams.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey G Phebus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Antheunis Versuis
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Harry Cosby
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Frank Dalton
  
  
  
  
  
• ENDO 202 - Essential Endodontics I (Lab)

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  Cr Hrs: 2 (0-64-0)
  This is a fundamental laboratory course 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 lateral compaction of thermo softened gutta-percha obturation. Universal precautions, essential for handling infectious agents encountered using extracted teeth, will be emphasized to model best practices. The use of rubber dam, indirect vision and posture is stressed throughout the course. Digital radiography will be used for the duration of the course. Patient vignettes are presented using the electronic health record (EHR) system and digital radiographs which students will interpret, testing application of diagnostic, critical thinking and application from case-based scenarios. Session grades are conferred by supervising faculty in 8 domains, scored using a grading rubric for technical quality. Competency is assessed using clinical exams demonstrating the student’s ability to perform endodontic treatment on a maxillary two-rooted premolar. Assessment is by two blinded examiners. Disagreement in scoring is referred to a third independent examiner; majority grade stands. Failure requires a remediation exercise, followed by a final attempt.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey G Phebus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Harry Cosby
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Frank Dalton
  
  
• ENDO 203 - Essential Endodontics II (Lecture)

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (11-0-0)
  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 and the importance of the coronal restoration. Indications for the use of various core materials and the application of bonded fiber posts will be presented, with consideration given to the subsequent cuspal-coverage restoration. The importance of accurate clinical diagnosis will be highlighted as the biologic basis and foundation for endodontic treatment. Material science will provide evidence-based rationale for procedural techniques, reinforcing contemporary endodontics. Evaluation consists of quizzes and comprehensive integrated exams.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey G Phebus
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: George Huang
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Daranee Versluis
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Frank Dalton
  
  
  
  
  
• ENDO 204 - Essential Endodontics II (Lab)

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (0-35-0)
  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 using torque-controlled handpieces, irrigation for canal disinfection, obturation and restoration. Training will also be provided in restoring endodontically treated teeth to adequate clinical function. Teeth with significant tooth loss will be used to simulate the challenges in locating canals in multi-rooted systems, along with understanding material choices and application for maximum tooth longevity. Core materials and the creation of post-space, created during canal instrumentation, will be fundamental to restoration of the tooth prior to receiving cuspal protection and will form the foundation for posterior restorations. Session grades are conferred by supervising faculty in 8 domains, scored using a grading rubric for technical quality. Competency is assessed using clinical exams demonstrating the student’s ability to perform endodontic treatment on a maxillary two-rooted premolar. Assessment is by two blinded examiners. Disagreement in scoring is referred to a third independent examiner; majority grade stands.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey Phebus
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Frank Dalton
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Harry Cosby
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Joseph Clemmons
  
  
• ENDO 301 - Foundational Endodontics

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (10-0-0)
  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. The micro-circulatory system and mechanisms by which it is compromised will be presented, including microbiology, incomplete root development, periodontal relationships and the ability for pulp revascularization. Evaluation is by session quizzes and a final MCQ exam.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey G Phebus
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Les Binkley
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jeffrey Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Harry Cosby
  
  
  
  
  
• ENDO 302A - Endodontics Clinic I

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-20)
  This course aims for students to attain minimal competency in performing clinical endodontics under the supervision of endodontists and group leaders. Student doctors are expected to critically interpret diagnostic information from a multitude of specialties and formulate a strategic treatment plan using all available best evidence. Management of the emergency patient, concurrent with rotations through ER, and problems arising from inter-appointment flare-ups are taught as they arise. Contemporary endodontic techniques are used to deliver patient care, with emphasis on restoring the tooth to function. Simulation exercises involving complete endodontic treatment are required every 90 days in the absence of any endodontic treatment. Assessment is by daily grade using a rubric with 8 domains and 3 sub-domains that include preparedness and knowledge of the case being treated, professional conduct and radiographic skills. Minimal experience levels are required for successful completion of this course.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey Phebus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Adeline Prophete
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Frank Dalton
  
  
• ENDO 302B - Endodontics Clinic I

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-20)
  This course aims for students to attain minimal competency in performing clinical endodontics under the supervision of endodontists and group leaders. Student doctors are expected to critically interpret diagnostic information from a multitude of specialties and formulate a strategic treatment plan using all available best evidence. Management of the emergency patient, concurrent with rotations through ER, and problems arising from inter-appointment flare-ups are taught as they arise. Contemporary endodontic techniques are used to deliver patient care, with emphasis on restoring the tooth to function. Simulation exercises involving complete endodontic treatment are required every 90 days in the absence of any endodontic treatment. Assessment is by daily grade using a rubric with 8 domains and 3 sub-domains that include preparedness and knowledge of the case being treated, professional conduct and radiographic skills. Minimal experience levels are required for successful completion of this course. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey Phebus
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Adeline Prophete
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Frank Dalton
  
  
• ENDO 402A - Endodontics Clinic II

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-40)
  This clinical course requires critical thinking in determining the pulp and periapical diagnosis, a suitable treatment plan, with consideration given to the strategic goals of the oral health of the patient in a group-practice model, and execution of contemporary endodontic treatment and permanent coronal restoration. This clinical course is designed to give the student doctor experience in dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of pathology of the pulp and periradicular tissues. Basic and clinical sciences, including the biology of the normal pulp and supporting structures as well as pathologically involved tissues, are correlated with the clinical situation presented by actual patients. Included in this course are comprehensive clinical knowledge, experience, and skill in the control of pain originating from the pulp and/or periradicular tissues. Treatment rendered will include treatment of reversible pulpal pathology with a sedative, temporary as well as pulpotomy, pulpectomy, canal debridement, canal preparation, obturation of the pulp canal space, and choice of post and/or core material. A major emphasis will be placed upon the diagnostic skills necessary to diagnose pain of pulpal and/or periradicular origin, including differentiating this type of pain from referred pain. Part of the diagnosis and treatment plan experience will be determining when odontogenic and/or non-odontogenic cases should be referred to endodontists or other specialists, including medical specialists. Student doctors desiring additional experience in the Graduate Endodontic Clinic will have an opportunity to observe and/or treat cases involving surgical endodontics, implantation, re-implantation, and bleaching of both vital and endodontically treated teeth. Clinically, endodontic cases are not considered complete until an effective coronal seal has been established and a final restoration placed. Supervision is provided by endodontic faculty who confer session grades in 8 domains, with sub-domains that include preparedness and knowledge of the case being treated, professional conduct and radiographic skills. Simulation exercises involving complete endodontic treatment are required every 90 days in the absence of any endodontic treatment. Assessment is by daily grade, successful completion of the SRTA mock board examination, with final competency assessed by a clinical exam demonstrating the independent ability of a student doctor to successfully identify and diagnose a pulpally-involved tooth and to perform endodontic treatment of all systems and return the tooth to clinical function with a permanent restoration. Minimal experience levels are mandatory prior to beginning a clinical exam. Assessment is by two independent examiners; failure necessitates challenging the competency following independent remediation exercises.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey G Phebus
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Adeline Prophete
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Joseph Clemmons
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Frank Dalton
  
  
• ENDO 402B - Endodontics Clinic II

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-40)
  This clinical course requires critical thinking in determining the pulp and periapical diagnosis, a suitable treatment plan, with consideration given to the strategic goals of the oral health of the patient in a group-practice model, and execution of contemporary endodontic treatment and permanent coronal restoration. This clinical course is designed to give the student doctor experience in dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of pathology of the pulp and periradicular tissues. Basic and clinical sciences, including the biology of the normal pulp and supporting structures as well as pathologically involved tissues, are correlated with the clinical situation presented by actual patients. Included in this course are comprehensive clinical knowledge, experience, and skill in the control of pain originating from the pulp and/or periradicular tissues. Treatment rendered will include treatment of reversible pulpal pathology with a sedative, temporary as well as pulpotomy, pulpectomy, canal debridement, canal preparation, obturation of the pulp canal space, and choice of post and/or core material. A major emphasis will be placed upon the diagnostic skills necessary to diagnose pain of pulpal and/or periradicular origin, including differentiating this type of pain from referred pain. Part of the diagnosis and treatment plan experience will be determining when odontogenic and/or non-odontogenic cases should be referred to endodontists or other specialists, including medical specialists. Student doctors desiring additional experience in the Graduate Endodontic Clinic will have an opportunity to observe and/or treat cases involving surgical endodontics, implantation, re-implantation, and bleaching of both vital and endodontically treated teeth. Clinically, endodontic cases are not considered complete until an effective coronal seal has been established and a final restoration placed. Supervision is provided by endodontic faculty who confer session grades in 8 domains, with sub-domains that include preparedness and knowledge of the case being treated, professional conduct and radiographic skills. Simulation exercises involving complete endodontic treatment are required every 90 days in the absence of any endodontic treatment. Assessment is by daily grade, successful completion of the SRTA mock board examination, with final competency assessed by a clinical exam demonstrating the independent ability of a student doctor to successfully identify and diagnose a pulpally-involved tooth and to perform endodontic treatment of all systems and return the tooth to clinical function with a permanent restoration. Minimal experience levels are mandatory prior to beginning a clinical exam. Assessment is by two independent examiners; failure necessitates challenging the competency following independent remediation exercises. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey Phebus
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Adeline Prophete
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Frank Dalton
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Joseph Clemmons
  
  

General Practice

• GENP 101A - Dental Ethics and Professionalism for Pre-clinical Student Doctors

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-0-40
  Among the goals of the College of Dentistry’s DDS Program is the pursuit of a philosophy of continuous professionalism among student doctors, in all activities related to acquisition of their dental degree. This course involves the application of principles of dental professionalism during the pre-clinical years of the DDS program. Students will be evaluated each term by College Faculty according to established criteria.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: FAll
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeff Brooks
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: J. Stan Covington
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Edward DeSchepper
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: William Callahan
  
  
  
  
  
• GENP 101B - Dental Ethics and Professionalism for Pre-clinical Student Doctors

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-0-40
  Among the goals of the College of Dentistry’s DDS Program is the pursuit of a philosophy of continuous professionalism among student doctors, in all activities related to acquisition of their dental degree. This course involves the application of principles of dental professionalism during the pre-clinical years of the DDS program. Students will be evaluated each term by College Faculty according to established criteria. This is a continuation of the Fall, GENP 101A course.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeff Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Edward DeSchepper
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: J. Stan Covington
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: William Callahan
  
  
  
  
  
• GENP 107 - Introduction to Clinical Practice I

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (2-0-15)
  This course blocks students in the clinic during the Spring Term of the first year. It will enable each student to become familiar with multiple experiences in clinic protocol, infection control protocol, patient record-keeping protocol, and face-to-face interactions with patients. It is further expected that each student will assist D-3 and D-4 students in patient treatment under the supervision of the attending Faculty.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Nechama Citrin
  
  
• GENP 201A - Dental Ethics and Professionalism for Pre-clinical Student Doctors

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-0-40
  Among the goals of the College of Dentistry’s DDS Program is the pursuit of a philosophy of continuous professionalism among student doctors, in all activities related to acquisition of their dental degree. This course involves the application of principles of dental professionalism during the pre-clinical years of the DDS program. Students will be evaluated each term by College Faculty according to established criteria. This is a continuation of the GENP101A and GENP101B courses.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeff Brooks
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: J. Stan Covington
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Edward DeSchepper
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: William Callahan
  
  
  
  
  
• GENP 201B - Dental Ethics and Professionalism for Pre-clinical Student Doctor

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-0-40
  Among the goals of the College of Dentistry’s DDS Program is the pursuit of a philosophy of continuous professionalism among student doctors, in all activities related to acquisition of their dental degree. This course involves the application of principles of dental professionalism during the pre-clinical years of the DDS program. Students will be evaluated each term by College Faculty according to established criteria. This is a continuation of GENP101A, GENP101B, and GENP201A
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Location offered: Memphis
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeff Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Edward DeSchepper
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: J. Stan Covington
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 4: William Callahan
  
  
  
  
  
• GENP 207 - Introduction to Clinical Practice II

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (2-0-52)
  This course blocks students in the clinic during the Spring Term of the second year. It will enable each student, at a minimum, to enter the D-3 year with multiple experiences in clinic protocol, infection control protocol, patient record-keeping protocol, and face-to-face interactions with patients. It is further expected that each student will perform diagnostic procedures, pain control procedures, patient education, and selected patient treatment procedures, including experiences as primary operator in the presence of the D-4 student and under the supervision of the attending Faculty. Correspondingly, for those procedures that the D-2 is not preclinically prepared to undertake, the student will gain valuable experience assisting or observing the D-4 student.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Layne Levy
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Parkinson
  
  
• GENP 230 - Basic Life Support (CPR)

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Lynn S Russell
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Beth Mobilian
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Pam Albin
  
  
• GENP 307A - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-30-0
  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Pattie Dingeldein
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Mojdeh Dehghan
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Darton Taylor
  
  
• GENP 307B - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (0-30-0)
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Pattie Dingeldein
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Mojdeh Dehghan
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Darton Taylor
  
  
• GENP 308 - Dental Jurisprudence

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Brown
  
  
• GENP 309 - Introduction to Lasers in Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (10-0-0)
  GENP 309 is a lecture based course that presents essential concepts in laser dentistry, including, but not limited to laser safety, laser-tissue interaction, an introduction to several dental laser wavelengths, the healing nature of lasers and clinical examples in multiple specialties. The purpose of this course is to introduce the third year dental student to the basic principles of laser dentistry.  This includes basic laser science and laser safety so you don’t “shoot your eye out.”  This course will introduce you to various wavelengths, laser components and the most common procedures which can be completed predictably.  Understanding the fundamentals is essential to making a successful transition from traditional dentistry (high speeds and scalpels) to using lasers.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Max per section: 100
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: RESD 102, 104 & 105; PROS 226, 228; RESD 204, 206 & 209.
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Patty Dingeldein
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Les Binkley
  
  
• GENP 330 - Professionalism and Practice Management (Clinical Practice)

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Luepke
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Jerry McKinney
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Bill Callahan
  
  
• GENP 336 - Professionalism and Practice Management II (Clinical Practice)

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Luepke
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeffrey Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Nechama Citrin
  
  
• GENP 401 - Practice Implementation & Management

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (26-0-0)
  This course is designed to familiarize the student with the methodology of locating, establishing, and managing a dental practice in the most productive manner. Consultants from the various subject areas lecture in their areas of expertise.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Staley Colvert
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Willam Callahan
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Joseph Parkinson
  
  
• GENP 405 - Applied Practice Management

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  Cr Hrs: 1 (1-8-0)
  The Applied Practice Management (APM) course was developed to assure that every UT College of Dentistry graduate has been exposed to the “clinical” application of practice management principles and techniques. It is designed to follow the basic Practice Implementation and Management course and is scheduled to coincide with an awakening perception of relevancy as the senior student begins to fully recognize the importance of practice management skills. APM consists of four parts: an orientation describing course policies and Faculty expectations; two half- day rotations in private dental offices to observe practice management skills being applied in “real life”, and  a follow-up seminar to share observations.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Tom Patterson
  
  
• GENP 407A - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-30-0
  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Pattie Dingeldein
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Darton Taylor
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Mojdeh Dehghan
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Nechema Citrin
  
  
• GENP 407B - Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry

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  Cr Hrs: 1 0-30-0
  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. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Pattie Dingeldein
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Mojdeh Dehghan
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Nechama Citrin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Darton Taylor
  
  
• GENP 409 - Advanced Treatment Planning

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  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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert McCalla
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Glenn Hanf
  
  
• GENP 430 - Professionalism and Practice Management (Clinical Practice)

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Luepke
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Mark Scarbecz
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Jerry McKinney
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: William Callahan
  
  
• GENP 432 - Professionalism and Practice Management II (Clinical Practice)

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-57)
  This courses involves 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: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Luepke
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Nechama Citrin
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Darton Taylor
  
  
• GENP 434 - CPR Recertification II

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-4-0)
  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 senior student to continue treatment of patients.
  
  Grade Mode: P/F
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Lynn Russell
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Dana Myers
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Beth Mobilian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: William Callahan
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Nechem Citrin
  
  
  
  
  

Molecular Science

• DMSC 101 - Biochemistry

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  Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
  The course consists of a series of lectures that offers a basis for an understanding of modern biochemistry as well as establishing a background for courses occurring later in the curriculum. Although major emphasis is on fundamental aspects of biochemistry, additional emphasis is given to areas of special importance in oral biology. The laboratory emphasizes analytical techniques applied to oral tissues and secretions.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Terrance G Cooper
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Tayebeh Pourmotabbed
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Amaar Abidi
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Anastasios Karydis
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Yanhui Zhang
  
  
  
  
  
• DMSC 201 - Microbiology

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  Cr Hrs: 3 (49-0-0)
  Lectures and laboratory exercises present the fundamental aspects of microbial structure, growth, and genetics, with a survey of sterilization, disinfection and chemotherapy. Microbial virulence, nonspecific host resistance, and the principles of immunology precede a survey of disease producing microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on those affecting the oral cavity or with oral manifestations, and those of public health interest which might affect the dentist.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Marko Z Radic
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ying Kong
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James Patrick Ryan
  
  

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• OMSU 101 - Clinical Medicine I

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 21-0-0
  

  This is the first in a series of 3 courses encompassing the first three semesters of dental student education.  Part I will incorporate patient evaluation skills, which will be valuable throughout the course and continuing throughout the student’s career as a practicing dentist/specialist.  It will focus on cardiac and pulmonary disease, as these are considered to be the most important systems to understand and be able to evaluate for successful and safe patient management.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Instructional Method: Lectures and Seminars
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Christian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Pledger
  
  

• OMSU 103 - Clinical Medicine II

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 25-0-0
  This is the second in a series of 3 courses encompassing the first three semesters of dental student education.  Part II will continue patient evaluation techniques, which were introduced in Part I.  Part II will focus on additional organ systems, as we continue to present the necessary medical information that a dental student needs to understand the nature of disease and how it affects their ability to treat patients safely. 

   
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Instructional Method: Lecture, seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: James Christian
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: James Pledger
  
  

• OMSU 201 - Pain Control

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  Cr Hrs: 4 (44-28-0)
  Surgical anatomy and anatomical relations pertinent to local anesthesia are reviewed. A local anesthetic technique appropriate to all dental procedures is taught as well as the administration of adjunctive drugs by oral, intramuscular, and intravenous routes. The management of drug related, medical-dental emergencies is given strong emphasis as related to pain control.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeff Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: James Pledger
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Michael Williams
  
  
• OMSU 203 - Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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  Cr Hrs: 2 (22-8-0)
  The student is acquainted with the science of oral surgery in theory and practice. Armamentaria and their appropriate application to uncomplicated removal of teeth and soft tissue management are presented by lecture along with laboratory periods which offer instruction in suture technique. Diagnosis and recognition of clinical conditions as they relate to surgical procedures and management of oral infections are stressed. Instruction in instrument care and aseptic technique is given.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lab
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: Jim Christian
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Will Pledger
  
  
• OMSU 204 - Clinical Medicine III

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  Cr Hrs: 1 16
  

  This is the third in a series of 3 courses encompassing the first three semesters of dental student education.  Part III will continue patient evaluation techniques, which were introduced in Parts I and II.  Part III will focus on additional organ systems, as we continue to present the necessary medical information that a dental student needs to understand the nature of disease and how it affects their ability to treat patients safely. 
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
  Instructional Method: Lecture, Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Christian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Pledger
  
  

• OMSU 302A - Oral Surgery Clinics

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-60)
  The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional).
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Pledger
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Scott Weiskopf
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Bruce McCullar
  
  
  
  
  
• OMSU 302B - Oral Surgery Clinics

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-60)
  The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional). Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Will Pledger
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Scott Weiskopf
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
  
  
• OMSU 304 - Seminars in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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  Cr Hrs: 0.5 (4-0-0)
  The students are assigned to small groups of  students and given topics to research and present topics germane to the clinical practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is expected tha every student will participate either as a presenter or discussant at each session. There are 40 sessions for each small group in rotation. So each student will participate in 4 hours of seminar. These seminars are meant to augment and to solidify the principles taught in OMSU203, as preparation for treating patients in the undergraduate oral surgery clinic.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Seminar
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Prerequisites: Matriculation into D-3 year and a passing grade in OMSU203
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: Jim Christian
  
  
• OMSU 402A - Oral Surgery Clinics

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-60)
  The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional).
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Will Pledger
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Scott Weiskopf
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
  
  Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Bruce McCullar
  
  
  
  
  
• OMSU 402B - Oral Surgery Clinics

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-0-60)
  The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional). Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Clinical
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Spring
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Will Pledger
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Jeffrey H Brooks
  
  Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
  
  
• OMSU 403 - Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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  Cr Hrs: 1.5 (20-0-0)
  This course embraces selected fundamental oral surgery techniques and a presentation of the total scope of oral surgery. Trauma, preprosthetic, and orthognathic surgery are presented along with surgery related to the infective process. Patient management is stressed.
  
  Grade Mode: Standard
  Instructional Method: Lecture
  
  Location offered: Memphis
  Term offered: Fall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fall - Instructor of Record: James Pledger
  
  

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