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ENDO 560. Endodontic Therapy Lectures. 3.5 Hours. ENDO 731. Endodontic Therapy. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 58 lecture hours. 3.5 credits. Restricted to first-year Semester course; 1 lecture contact hour. 1 credit. An application course
students. Presents a series of lectures on clinical endodontic topics in designed for the student to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency
order to familiarize the students with clinical endodontic procedures in the application of clinical endodontic knowledge to the diagnosis and
either in conjunction with or prior to the "Endodontic Topic Literature management of complex clinical endodontic problems. Emphasis is
Reviews" on these specific clinical topics. placed on differential diagnosis and management of clinical endodontic
problems. This course builds on the principles of diagnosis and treatment
ENDO 622. Principles of Endodontics. 1 Hour.
of disease of the pulp and periradicular tissues and injuries of the dental
Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Covers the basic principles of
pulp. This course continues to place emphasis on the prevention of
endodontics in preparation for clinical endodontics.
disease and maintenance of the normal pulpodentin complex.
ENDO 623. Principles of Endodontics Lab. 1.5 Hour.
ENDO 739. Clinical Endodontics III. 1.5 Hour.
Semester course; 4 laboratory hours. 1.5 credits. This lab course teaches
Yearlong clinical course. 1.5 credits. Designed to develop clinical skills
the basic technical skills of endodontics in preparation for clinical
and provide experience in the diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment,
endodontics.
prognosis, follow-up care and clinical patient management in cases
ENDO 650. Endodontic Topic Literature Review. 3.5 Hours. involving the pulp and periradicular tissues. Emphasis is placed on the
Semester course; 58 seminar hours. 3.5 credits. May be repeated for management of common clinical problems that may be encountered in
credit. Must be taken every semester of the program. Reviews topic the general practice of dentistry. This course emphasizes and elaborates
literature pertaining to the scientific basis for endodontic procedures on the rationale and treatment techniques presented in the D-2 didactic
and the materials and techniques utilized in the clinical practice of and laboratory course.
endodontics. Discusses content of the reviewed literature and critically
ENDO 749. Clinical Endodontics IV. 1.5 Hour.
evaluates by means of abstracts and study questions.
Yearlong course; 1 clinic session per week.1.5 credits. This course
ENDO 652. Endodontic Clinical Seminars. 1.5 Hour. is designed to enhance the student’s clinical experience in the field
Semester course; 28 seminar hours. 1.5 credits. May be repeated for of endodontics, to include patient management, treatment planning,
credit. Must be taken every semester of the program. Requires students endodontic treatment modalities, consultation with other health care
to present a seminar once each month in which difficult diagnostic professionals and referral to appropriate dental specialists. Emphasis
cases, patient management problems and complex treatment cases are is placed on the management of common clinical endodontic problems
critiqued and treatment options discussed. that may be encountered in the general practice of dentistry. The course
ENDO 654. Endodontic Management of the Medically Compromised will run the spring and fall semester of the dental student’s fourth year.
Patient. 1 Hour. Guidance from faculty will encourage the student to synthesize and
Semester course; 14 seminar hours. 1 credit. Must be taken for two integrate techniques taught in previous endodontic courses and labs into
consecutive semesters. Provides students, through a seminar series, a logical and systematic approach to the delivery of quality endodontic
with an in-depth level of knowledge in the endodontic management of the care to the patients. Students receive CO grading in the fall and a pass or
medically compromised patient. fail grade and earned credit in the spring.