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1.00 Credits
This is a lecture course which introduces basic concepts of normal human growth and development from birth through adolescence. Lectures emphasize the time-dependent changes that normally occur during physical and psychological maturation. A special emphasis is directed toward basic knowledge and understanding of craniofacial growth and development of the teeth and occlusion. Lecture, 22 hours. Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry or consent of course director.
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2.00 Credits
In this introductory course in management for the dentist, basic concepts will be presented which can be applied in the management of time, people, facilities and money. Instruction leading to certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is included. Lecture, 45 hours. Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry.
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3.00 Credits
This survey course presents an introduction to the dental field of operation (operatory), basic assisting procedures, preventive dentistry, infection control, application of sealants and oral isolation techniques. It is designed to prepare students to function in dental environments, safely and efficiently and to prepare them for the school-based sealant experience offered in CDE 815, Fundamentals of Dental Public Health. Lecture, 21 hours; lab, 20 hours; clinic, 16 hours. Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry or consent of the course director.
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1.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to life in the profession of dentistry. The course will explore normal everyday morality, and consider whether a case can be made for an extraordinary morality or ethic for practitioners. The course will conclude with a brief review of the history of dentistry to enable the student to place the profession of dentistry in cultural and historical perspective. Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry.
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1.00 Credits
This course will have first-year dental students consider important social, educational, and professional issues they will encounter during dental school and in their careers. The topics range from cultural diversity, professional and academic responsibility, sexual harassment awareness, minority health and related issues, to time management, personality type, and learning/teaching styles. Prereq: First year standing.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course will cover selected new developments in dentistry or treat with added emphasis established dental skills and knowledge. The topics will be in such areas as the basic sciences, behavioral science, clinical dentistry, dental practice management, and community dentistry. Methods of instruction will vary, depending on topics. When offered, this course will be required of second-year dental students. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Prereq: Second-year standing in the College of Dentistry; any course prereqs will be announced.
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1.00 Credits
The action and dosage of local anesthetic agents used in dentistry are taught as are the proper injection techniques. The technique of venipuncture and administration of intravenous drugs are also included. Patient evaluation and emergency techniques for cardiac and respiratory resuscitation are reviewed. Lecture, six hours; self-instruction, 10 hours; clinic, five hours. Prereq: ANA 534; corequisite: OBI 822.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students gain an appreciation for the significant opportunities as well as challenges the aging population will bring to their oral health practice. This course will provide students basic knowledge and information in gerontology/geriatric dentistry. Lecture, 17 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry or discretion of course director. (Same as GRN 720.)
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1.00 Credits
The primary purpose of this course is to improve students' ability to interact with patients in an empathetic and professional manner. Proper management of all assigned patients is required. Instruction leading to recertification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is provided. Lecture, 26 hours. Prereq: CDS 821 or consent of course director.
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2.00 Credits
This course presents the rationale for the development of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Preliminary, Phase I and Phase II treatment plans and a method of critically evaluating treatment results. Basic UKCD clinical protocol is presented and discussed. Lecture, 25 hours. Prereq: CDS 815 or consent of course director.
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