Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic

Catalog description

This course is a continuation of the patient-centered comprehensive care program from the third year ( CLS03-DN 3513 ) involving classical and contemporary restorative surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Students will be required to independently demonstrate competency in performing basic operative restorative procedures. An evidence-based minimally invasive care plan will be developed based on the caries risk assessment performed on all dentate patients. This will include techniques promoting remineralization such as dietary changes, in office and at home therapies. Additionally, students will be introduced to more advanced caries diagnostic procedures. The didactic portion of the course will test students’ overall knowledge and practical application of all phases of Cariology and Operative Dentistry. This course is open only to students in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program. Core curriculum.