Year 1

This course will cover key concepts in pharmacology primarily focusing on relevant drug classes for dental clinicians, such as those used in dental practice or often encountered in patients’ drug histories. The mechanism(s) by which these drugs act, their adverse effects, and deleterious drug interactions will be emphasized.
Lectures 35 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 35 hours)

An introduction in which students become familiar with basic instrumentation, the properties of common direct dental restorative materials, operative field management, conservative treatment, fundamentals of tooth preparation and restorative dental concepts. A variety of less complex operative procedures are covered and performed, with the aim of developing the requisite knowledge, clinical observation, judgment, and technical skill to prepare the student for more complex tasks in Year 2. A professional approach to dental treatment is emphasized.
Lectures 39.5 hours; Labs 81 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 120.5 hours)

Occlusion I introduces the student to the orientation of casts on a dental articulator, to basic concepts of occlusion, different jaw relationships, tooth contacts in both centric and eccentric jaw positions, and examines the functional relationships between opposing occlusal surfaces. Laboratory exercises reinforce the didactic concepts learned, further emphasizing how proper tooth form relates to achieving proper function.
Lectures 22.5 hours; Labs 45 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 67.5 hours)

Introduction to basic dental terminology, and to the morphological and positional characteristics of the permanent teeth. Knowledge of dental anatomy is fundamental to the study of dentistry, as well as in dental procedures that restore teeth to proper form and function. During the laboratory component, students will wax selected teeth to suitable morphology, developing appropriate positional relationships to the adjacent/surrounding teeth and supporting tissues, thus introducing the student to key restorative dental concepts, including that of self-evaluation.
Lectures 17.5 hours; Labs 39 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 56.5 hours)

This course provides students with an introduction to the composition, function and development of the various tissues and structures of the oral cavity and related structures. The goal of the course is to prepare the student to become competent in understanding the normal histological structures of the oral cavity and their function and be able to interpret histological tissues and relate them to clinical situations.
Lectures 28 hours; Labs 14 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 42 hours)

This course provides first year dentistry students with foundational knowledge associated with dental materials science. The goal of the course is to enable students to understand biomaterial concepts presented in other clinical courses such as Operative Dentistry, Clinical Procedure and Prosthodontics.
Lectures 17 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 17 hours)

Explores primary organ systems of the human body through gross anatomy and histological approaches. Providing an overview of these systems, the course equips students with the foundational knowledge to address patients. Incorporating lectures with hands-on gross anatomy laboratories, students will be equipped for the future.
Lectures 21 hours; Labs 5 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 26 hours)

This is a systems-based physiology course focusing on the normal function of various organs and organ systems, as well as common disorders and diseases you will encounter in your dental practice. We will also emphasize how organs contribute to maintaining relatively stable internal conditions, known as homeostasis.
Lectures 33 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 33 hours)

This course examines specific aspects (etiology, clinical presentation, macroscopic and microscopic features, and pathogenesis) of common human diseases.
Lectures 31 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 31 hours)

This is a course in general medicine intended to instruct students in the content and process of application of general medicine to the practice of dentistry. A component of the General Medicine unit, this systems and case-based course runs sequentially with Systemic Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology and Human Physiology, and covers the management of medical conditions as they relate to dentistry.
Lectures 40 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 40 hours)

An integrated course covering common diseases of teeth, periodontal and periapical tissues; specifically, caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulp disease, periapical inflammation, regressive dental conditions, and dental anomalies.
Lectures 22.5 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 22.5 hours)

The Core Biology course is a series of modules introducing the dental student to fundamental concepts related to the structure and function of the tissues and fluids within the oral cavity.  
Lectures 45.5 hours; Labs 4 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 49.5 hours)

A comprehensive study of human structures pertinent to dentistry below the gum line. Incorporating lectures and gross laboratory sessions, students will gain deep knowledge of the neck, neuro-, and viscerocranium through detailed examination of the osteology, musculature, and neurovascular structures therein. Lecture and laboratory components are integral for success.
Lectures 26 hours; Labs 16 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 42 hours)

This course introduces the student to the method of conducting and recording an oral/dental examination. Attention will be given to the components of the comprehensive dental examination; history taking, extra and intraoral examinations, including a detailed examination of the teeth. This course has didactic and clinical components.
Lectures 31 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 13 hours (Total 44 hours)

This is an introductory course to basic dental procedures including impressions and models, basic periodontal procedures and intraoral radiography.
Lectures 14.5 hours; Labs 38 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 60.5 hours)