USC Schedule of Classes

Discussion of literature related to specialty practice of pediatric dentistry. Biologic considerations in operative dentistry, odontogenesis, dental trauma, physiology of occlusion, pulpal biology. Graded CR/NC.

Discussion of literature related to specialty practice of pediatric dentistry. Biologic considerations in operative dentistry, odontogenesis, dental trauma, physiology of occlusion, pulpal biology. Graded CR/NC.

Recognition, evaluation, and treatment of developing orthodontic problems appropriate to the pediatric dentist; emphasis on diagnosis; laboratory experience included.

Recognition, evaluation, and treatment of developing orthodontic problems appropriate to the pediatric dentist; emphasis on diagnosis; laboratory experience included.

Recognition, evaluation, and treatment of developing orthodontic problems appropriate to the pediatric dentist; emphasis on diagnosis; laboratory experience included.

Discussion of medical conditions seen by the pediatric dentist in the hospital environment. Conditions include childhood cancer, HIV, heart disease, diabetes mellitus and blood dyscrasias. Graded CR/NC.

Medical, dental, psychological, and social problems of children with developmental disabilities; effect of problems on delivery of pediatric dentistry. Graded CR/NC.

3 Trimester Course Discussions and case conferences related to treatment of patients with oral and facial anomalies: includes interceptive and corrective orthodontics, preventive and restorative treatment, and selected oral surgery-prosthetic rehabilitative procedures. Seminar, 3 hours.

Discussion of issues related to the contemporary practice of pediatric dentistry (seminars and office visitations). Topics include: purchasing a practice, associateships, hospital affiliations, practice administration and marketing, computers, jurispudence and auxiliary utilization. Graded CR/NC.

Seminar topics include: review of pharmacology and effectiveness of commonly used oral agents, methods of administration, regulatory guidelines, patient monitoring, management of sedated related emergencies. Graded CR/NC.

Assessment of patient health status; evaluation and management of acute and chronic disease states which may be observed in the pediatric dental practice.

Clinical application of advanced pediatric dentistry techniques in routine and special problem cases in the outpatient environment. Hours vary. Graded CR/NC.

Clinical application of advanced pediatric dentistry techniques in routine and special problem cases in the outpatient environment. Hours vary. Graded CR/NC.

Treatment of the child patient in the hospital envionment. Emphasis placed on treatment and management of children with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

Treatment of the child patient in the hospital environment. Emphasis placed on treatment and management of children with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

Clinical application and treatment procedures for tooth guidance, stet and interceptive orthodontics.

Clinical application and treatment procedures for tooth guidance, stet and interceptive orthdontics.

Clinical application and treatment procedures for tooth guidance, stet and interceptive orthodontics.

Observation and participation in affiliated hospital clinics: anesthesiology, hematology, and genetic clinics; grand pediatric rounds andother conferences.

Genetic principles of oral, facial, and cranial malformations; technique and theory of clinical genetics, differential diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the craniofacial complex.

An examination and analysis of clinical and laboratory problems in dentistry for children leading to completion of an original research project. Graded CR/NC.

An examination and analysis of clinical and laboratory problems in dentistry for children leading to completion of an original research project. Graded CR/NC.