Clinical Translation of Preclinical Concepts II.

Catalog description

This course is delivered in a small group hands-on format focusing on concepts and techniques that would prepare students to start patient care. This course focuses on the aspects of clinical care that deals with oral diagnosis and treatment planning. Students will apply treatment planning principles using case-based discussions relative to preventive and restorative treatment planning. Students will also obtain alginate impressions on each other and review principles of mounting the models on an articulator as a diagnostic record. Communication with the laboratory will be introduced. Students will also apply foundational concepts in restorative dentistry to a clinical situation through a simulated exercise.