School of Dentistry

School of Dentistry

UMKC 2002-2003 General Catalog (1.0)

September 8, 2003

Contents

School of Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Research Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Academic/Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Degrees Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Four-Year Doctor of Dental Surgery Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Curriculum (Four Year Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Technical Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Requirements for Awarding of the D.D.S. Degree . . . . . . 11Cost Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Student Organizations/Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Advanced Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Enrollment Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Academic Standards/Procedures: Advanced Educa-tion/Graduate Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Students in Cooperative Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Dental Graduate Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Master of Science in Oral Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17General Nature of the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Thesis Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Academic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Education . . . . . . 19History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Requirements for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Job Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19School Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Educational Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Requirements for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Suggested Plan of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Required Courses for the Master of Science Degree . . . . 20

School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . 20History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Job Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Licensure Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Professional Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Scholarships and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dentistry Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Dental Hygiene-Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Dentistry Biological Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Endodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31General Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Oral Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Oral Diagnosis and Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Oral Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Oral Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Pedodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Periodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Preventive Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Prosthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Research Methodology - Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Restorative Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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School of Dentistry650 E. 25th St.(816) 235-2100Fax: (816) 235-2157(816) 235-2080(Admissions)(800) 776-8652 (Toll-free admissions)(816) 235-2050(Division of Dental Hygiene)[email protected]://www.umkc.edu/dentistry

Mailing AddressUniversity of Missouri-Kansas CitySchool of Dentistry650 E. 25th St.Kansas City, MO 64108-2784

Dean:Michael J. Reed

Assistant Deans:David M. Clark (Clinical Programs)Edgar J. Ellyson (Business Affairs)Harvey C. Eplee (Information Technology,

Patient and Facilities Management)John W. Killip (Student Programs)Pamela R. Overman (Academic Affairs)

General InformationAll statements in this section are announcements of presentpolicies, requirements (admission and academic progress),curricula, fees and services. They are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. They are not to be regarded as offersto contract.

HistoryThe UMKC School of Dentistry traces its roots to 1881, whenthe Kansas City Dental College was founded as a departmentof the Kansas City Medical College. In 1919 the Kansas CityDental College merged with Western Dental College to formthe Kansas City Western Dental College. It became the Schoolof Dentistry of the University of Kansas City in 1941. In 1963the school became the School of Dentistry at UMKC.

Continuous and distinguished service for more than 100years has established the School of Dentistry as an importantinstitution throughout the nation.

Over the years, the school’s educational standards andopportunities have increased as the school has consistentlydemonstrated its ability to educate well-qualified dentists anddental hygienists to contribute to the improvement of dentistry.As an affirmation of this, all clinically based programs offeredby the School of Dentistry (the D.D.S., the dental specialtycertificate, and the B.S. in dental hygiene) are fully accreditedby the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the AmericanDental Association.

The school is situated on Hospital Hill where TrumanMedical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Universityof Missouri-Kansas City schools of medicine and nursing arealso located.

GoalsThe School of Dentistry is a center for dental education,research and service. The goals of the school:

• Provide curricula that will prepare graduates in dentistryand dental hygiene to ethically, legally and competentlypractice dentistry. Graduates should have gained ascientific basis for practice, have developed a sense ofprofessional and societal responsibilities, be aware ofcommunity problems and needs while taking an activerole in identifying solutions, and recognize the need forand actively participate in continuing education;

• Provide quality preventive and therapeutic dental servicesto the public;

• Educate the public and community leaders toward actionsthat will improve the oral health of surroundingcommunities;

• Provide practitioners and educators with an opportunity toextend their knowledge of recent advances in dentistry orrelated fields;

• Contribute to the advancement of dentistry throughbiomedical, clinical and educational research;

• Prepare graduates for practice in dental education,research, administration or a chosen specialty ordiscipline through advanced educational programs.

FacilitiesClinicOccupies 5,500 square feet; 235 fully equipped dentaloperatories; approximately 100,000 patient visits per year;internal, full-service prescription laboratories. Each of thepatient treatment cubicles, are equiped with electronictreatment record computor terminals.

ClassroomsThree lecture halls: one accommodates 184 students, while theothers accommodate 154 and 90 students; color-videocapability in addition to other audio-visual equipment;numerous smaller seminar and conference rooms.

LaboratoriesTwo dental preclinical simulation facilities with fully equippedworking stations; anatomy visual laboratory – innovative andadvanced; well equipped for individualized instruction.

LibraryPart of the universitywide library system: approximately23,000-volume book collection; subscribes to more than 350periodicals; extensive reference services; instructionalmaterials library, extensively equipped for independent studywith a variety of audio-visual equipment and computerhardware/software within the library; Postgraduate DentalCareer Opportunity Center provides information on dentalpractices for sale and those that are in need of associates,advanced educational programs, armed services opportunitiesand dental educational opportunities.

Hospital AffiliationsTeaching relationships exist with Kansas City Veterans AffairsHospital, Leavenworth Veterans Affairs Hospital, Children’sMercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center, Truman MedicalCenter East, Richard Cabot Medical Clinic, Samuel RodgersCommunity Health Center, and Swope Parkway Health Center.

MiscellaneousThe computer-based student/patient clinical recordsmanagement system is central to the efficient operation of thedental clinic. The school also supports a full-serviceBiomedical Communication department that contributessignificantly to its educational and administrative missions.The Health Sciences Bookstore supplies all textbook, dentalinstrument, and supply needs of the student body and is housedwithin the Dental School.

Research ProgramsResearch plays a prominent role in advanced dental and dentalhygiene educational programs. While research projectsconducted in the School of Dentistry are not necessarily aformal part of the educational program of all of its students,they do contribute to their education, as well as serving toadvance dentistry. Grants from external funding currentlyamount to over $4.2 million. Many of the researchers who

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have obtained these grants serveas mentors for dental studentsparticipating in the Dental Summer Scholars Program. In thisselective program, a limited number of students gain aneight-week research experience in the mentor’s area ofresearch.

Outreach ProgramsIn keeping with its goal of developing in its students a sense ofprofessional and societal responsibilities and an awareness ofcommunity needs and problems, the school offers numerousoutreach opportunities to students in all of its programs.Individuals associated with more than 30 community-basedorganizations, agencies or projects are provided oral healthcare by these students and faculty. Representative of these arethe Kansas City Free Health Clinic or Dental Care With AHeart program (dental care for homeless and/or economicallyneedy persons), the Northeast Missouri Area Health EducationCenter Dental Clinic or the Theodosia, Mo. project (servingthe underserved in rural settings), the Special Olympics OralHealth Screening project (providing oral health assessments tomentally or developmentally disabled persons), and treatingorphaned children each year in Arecibo, Venezuela.

Academic/Student Support ServicesAcademic MonitorThe academic monitor of the School of Dentistry conducts acomprehensive retention program which includes sessions torefine learning skills and to provide tutorial assistance incoursework as needed. Supervised review sessions also areorganized for lecture and laboratory sections of many courses.

An interceptive system of continuous academicmonitoring is in effect. Students who may be experiencingacademic difficulty during a term are identified and advised.This results in an individualized plan of action to overcomeany deficiencies. In addition, personal counseling assistance isavailable to all students who state or demonstrate a need.

Office of Student ProgramsThe Dental School’s Office of Student Programs is concernedwith three primary areas of focus and responsibility:

• Admissions/recruitment;• Student records;• Student support services.

The majority of student services are provided by this office. Inother cases, the student is referred to the appropriate Universitystudent affairs offices as is necessary.

Student Support Services provides financial aid (initialassistance and referral), counseling services (initial assistanceand referral), a housing file and referral, a part-time job file andreferral, and other services.

The School of Dentistry also offers the services of a debtmanagement counselor to its students and alumni, for guidancemanaging loan programs and general financial advising.

Financial AidFinancial assistance is available from a number of sources,primarily those programs supported by federal legislation(such as the Federal Direct Loan programs and HealthProfessions Student Loan). Information on most financial aidprograms available to School of Dentistry students may befound in the School of Dentistry portion of the Financial AidCharts section of this catalog. Additional information may begathered from either the Office of Student Programs at theSchool of Dentistry (816) 235-2080, or from the Financial Aidand Scholarships Office, 5115 Oak St., Kansas City, MO64111-2499, (816) 235-1154. As a rule, the student shouldapply for aid as soon as possible after acceptance into theparticular program of study.

Grading SystemThe grading and grade-point system used by all academicprograms in the School of Dentistry is that defined by theUniversity. It is outlined in the Undergraduate AcademicRegulations and Information section of this catalog.

Incomplete GradesAn instructor may give an incomplete grade (I) to a studentwho, because of illness or other valid reasons beyond thestudent’s control, has been unable to complete the work in acourse. A student who receives an incomplete, and whosubsequently does not elect to withdraw from the course, mustcomplete the required work by a date specified by theinstructor. Failure to complete required work by this date iscause for the incomplete to be changed to an F (failure withoutcredit). This is exclusive of those courses that are considereddirected individual studies, internships, special topics,practicums, and research and thesis courses.

An incomplete is appropriate when enough work in thecourse has been completed that the student can finish theremaining work without re-enrolling in the course in questionor attending additional classes. Otherwise students shouldinitiate withdrawal (but only with permission).

Students may not re-enroll in a course for which anincomplete remains on their records.

Degrees OfferedThe School of Dentistry offers a four-year professionalprogram leading to the doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.)degree, graduate programs leading to a master of sciencedegree in oral biology or in dental hygiene education, graduatecertificates in recognized dental clinical specialties or otherdental disciplines, and the bachelor of science degree in dentalhygiene.

In addition, the school participates in UMKC’sInterdisciplinary Ph.D. program through the discipline of oralbiology. Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies sectionof this catalog for information on admission criteria and degreerequirements.

Four-Year Doctor of Dental Surgery ProgramAdmission InformationAny college student or graduate can apply for admission to thefour-year doctor of dental surgery program. However, priorityis given to Missouri residents in filling a targeted number ofpositions per class. The school also has contractual or otheragreements with the states of Kansas, Arkansas, New Mexicoand Hawaii to consider for acceptance qualified residents fromthose states.

Candidates may be considered for acceptance aftersuccessful completion of a minimum of 30 hours of collegecredit. After successful completion of a minimum of 60 hoursof college credit, the accepted applicant will be eligible toenroll in the School of Dentistry. Though applicants with aminimum of two years of predental education are eligible foradmission consideration in the D.D.S. program, all candidatesfor this program are encouraged to complete a baccalaureatedegree before entry. In fact, college degree-holders with abroad educational background is the preference of the DentalStudent Admission Committee.

Admission is on a selective basis and requires more thansimply meeting certain course or college-hour requirements.Factors considered in the selection process are the candidates’academic credentials, Dental Admission Test scores, letters ofevaluation, a personal interview, evidence of those candidatereview factors identified in a later section, and all otherinformation submitted by the candidates.

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Those who want to apply for admission should contacteither the pre-health professions adviser at their institutions,the Office of Student Programs of the UMKC School ofDentistry or the American Dental Education Association(AADSAS), (800) 353-2238, or www.adea.org, for applicationmaterials.

Applications must be completed and submitted forprocessing by the candidate to the(AADSAS) no later thanDec. 1 of the year prior to desired enrollment. Because allpositions in the next dental class may be filled by Jan. 1 date,an application that is received by the School of Dentistry priorto Nov. 1 is strongly encouraged.Nov. 1 stands as apreference deadline date.Approximately 75 candidates areadmitted to the D.D.S. program annually.

Counseling by the School of Dentistry’s admissions staffis available to those interested in applying for admission. It isadvisable to seek this counseling either prior to enteringcollege or early in the college program.

Pre-Dental Course RequirementsThere is no required college major for admission to the Schoolof Dentistry. However, certain courses are required prior toentering:

BiologyA minimum of 8 credit hours of biology (or zoology andbotany) including lab work.

ChemistryA minimum of 8 credit hours (including lab work) in bothgeneral chemistry and organic chemistry. The organicchemistry requirement can be met with a 5-credit-hourterminal organic chemistry course that includes the aliphaticand aromatic series. Biochemistry may not be substituted forgeneral or organic chemistry.

PhysicsA minimum of 8 credit hours of physics (including lab work)covering at least the general laws of physics and of mechanics,heat, light, sound and electricity. One semester (4 credit hoursor more) of college mathematics (college algebra or higher)may be substituted for some of this requirement.

EnglishA minimum of 6 credit hours of English composition. (Coursesin speech are not acceptable as substitutes for English.)

OtherIt is also advantageous to have course credit in mathematics,formal logic, business, social or behavioral sciences (such aspsychology), communication skills, computer science and thehumanities. In addition, successfully completingundergraduate and/or graduate science courses that havecounterparts in the dental curriculum (e.g. anatomy,biochemistry, histology, cell biology, neuroscience,microbiology and physiology) is strongly recommended.

Dental Admission TestAnyone seeking admission to the School of Dentistry isrequired to obtain satisfactory scores on the Dental AdmissionTest (DAT). This computer-based test is administered throughthe American Dental Association (ADA) at designated SylvanTechnology Centers throughout the United States.

The computer-administered DAT is offered throughout theyear at Sylvan Technology Centers by appointment, followingapplication to the ADA. Although the DAT may be taken atany time during the college program, it is recommendedstrongly that it be taken no later than October preceding theyear for which admission is sought and after prerequisitecoursework in biology, general chemistry and organicchemistry has been completed.

Although advisable to have DAT scores available as a partof the application file for review by the Dental StudentAdmission Committee prior to Nov. 1, a candidate foradmission may be considered for acceptance into the programby the school without the DAT results. In the event that thecandidate is otherwise acceptable, based upon academic andnon-academic evidence included in the application, a“provisional acceptance” may be recommended based ontimely submission of satisfactory DAT scores.

For more information or to request a DAT application,contact the School of Dentistry Office of Student Programs.

Personal InterviewA personal interview at the School of Dentistry is required ofapplicants completing the necessary college hours, grade-pointaverage and DAT requirements. The interview is by invitationonly; an applicant for admission may not request it.

Candidate Review FactorsWhen considering candidates for possible admission, theDSAC reviews the entire scope of information that is availableon each. For each candidate this will include the academicrecord (i.e., overall GPA, science GPA and last 30 semestercredit hours GPA), DAT scores, their responses to items on theapplication survey, letters of reference, interview assessment,and any other information provided by the candidate (e.g.,personal statement). In addition, the committee will expectevidence of the following factors in making the difficultchoices among candidates:

1. Demonstrated investigation of the profession of dentistry;2. Evidence of social conscience and compassion (i.e.,caring

attitude, sensitive to those in need, significant communityactivities);

3. Indication of fundamental personal character (i.e.,integrity, maturity, self-reliance, leadership skills);

4. Evidence of critical thinking and problem solving ability(e.g., performance in courses requiring this skill such as inlaboratory segments, in formal logic or in researchexperiences);

5. Significant and sustained level of academic achievementbased on full course loads with evidence of a broadscience and liberal arts education (i.e., fine arts, business,mathematics, humanities, computer science, etc.);

6. Established effective interpersonal and communicationskills (i.e., an ability to communicate orally and inwriting, a capacity to listen, a personality conducive toforming personal and professional relationships, aninvolvement in a range of extracurricular activities,especially those in which significant leadership roles havebeen taken);

7. Demonstrated ability to balance full academic scheduleswith extracurricular involvement or employment (i.e.,effective and efficient management of time).

Because the Dental School Admission Committee looksclosely at information from all sources included in anapplicant’s file, the candidate should make sure thisinformation is consistent among sources. This is especiallytrue with information supplied directly by the candidate (i.e.,AADSAS essay, Application Survey, interview or personalstatement). You are strongly encouraged to review all writtenmaterials for consistency and accuracy before submission.

Finally, before developing these written materials,candidates are strongly encouraged to honestly and criticallyassess themselves on all the qualities identified. Following thisprocess, candidates are urged to review drafts of thesedocuments collectively (e.g., to check for completeness,accuracy and consistency) and to evaluate themselves

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comprehensively as if they were a member of the DentalStudent Admission Committee. In areas where the candidatefeels a question may arise from the committee review,applicants should include a personal statement or letter to thecommittee.

Notification of AdmissionApplications for admission are reviewed by the Dental StudentAdmission Committee. In accordance with the guidelines ofthe American Association of Dental Schools, no notification ofthe committee’s decision is made to a candidate before Dec. 1of the academic year prior to that applicant’s class graduationdate.

Formal NotificationAfter a decision is reached on an application, notification ofacceptance is made by mail. The applicant has 30 days fromthe date of an acceptance letter to make a requirednonrefundable $200 deposit. If notification of acceptance ismade after Jan. 1, the candidate must submit the deposit within15 days of the date of acceptance.

A certain number of individuals are placed on analternates list. In the event that a position becomes available,an applicant from this list is chosen to fill the vacancy.Alternates may be accepted through the second week of thebeginning of the program.

Notification of alternate status will come by first-classmail. If a vacancy does not occur, the alternates’ applicationswill be given special consideration for the following enteringclass upon formal reapplication. Though special considerationis rendered to these candidates, this should not be assumed tobe a guarantee of acceptance.

Notification of denial also is sent by first-class mail. Ifapplicants are interested in reapplying, they should make anappointment with a School of Dentistry admission officer todiscuss the reason for the denial. An explanation of theadmission committee’s decision and advice is offered toapplicants to enhance their future applications.

Minority Recruitment ProgramThe School of Dentistry has an active recruitment program toencourage and assist qualified minority students, particularlythose from under-represented groups in the dental profession,to pursue careers in dentistry. Native Americans, AfricanAmericans and Hispanics are strongly encouraged to seekadmission to the school.

Reserved Admission Program Into Dentistry(RAPID)

The Reserved Admission Program Into Dentistry (RAPID)for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at the UMKCSchool of Dentistry enables highly motivated, ambitious,talented students to pursue their dream of becoming a dentist.Entry into the program is available to students from Missouriand Kansas who are nearing completion of their high schooleducation or are in the early years of their undergraduateeducation.

RAPID students will have a reserved seat in a futureD.D.S. Program class of their choosing. RAPID students mayactually begin preparing for professional study as early as theirfreshman year in college. RAPID students work on aone-to-one basis with their college adviser and withrepresentatives of the Office of Student Programs at the UMKCSchool of Dentistry throughout the time they are in college.

To prepare for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) RAPIDstudents can participate in the School of Dentistry’stwo-weekend DAT Preparatory Programs and receive aScholarWare CD-ROM Top Score Pro for the DentalAdmission Test. They apply for admission directly to the

School of Dentistry without going through the AADSASapplication service.

Special Services Because of DisabilityFederal law prohibits UMKC and the School of Dentistry frommaking pre-admission inquiry about disabilities. Informationregarding disabilities given voluntarily or receivedinadvertently will not adversely affect any admission decision.Any accepted applicant requiring special services because ofdisability should notify the School of Dentistry’s assistant deanfor student programs. This voluntary self-identification ofdisability allows the School of Dentistry to prepare appropriatesupport services to facilitate learning.

Curriculum (Four Year Program)The school offers a four-year, eight-semester,two-summer-term curriculum leading to the doctor of dentalsurgery (D.D.S.) degree. This curriculum is designed toprepare graduates in dentistry to deliver patient care with ascientific basis and a caring manner. As such, it provides asound background in the biomedical, behavioral and clinicalsciences with an emphasis on comprehensive oral health care.Exposure to clinical dentistry in the first semester of the firstyear is a hallmark of this curriculum.

The first year of dental school focuses on instruction in thebiomedical sciences that provide a foundation for clinicalstudies. The first-year student also studies dental behavioralsciences and introductory courses in oral diagnosis and dentalrestorative techniques in a pre-clinical setting. Early clinicalexposure is further emphasized with a clinic-based courses inboth the first and the second semester. Acquition of basicdiagnostic skills and background knowledge is a goal of thefirst year of the curriculum.

Biomedical science courses extend into the second year;however, the major thrust of the second year is devoted topre-clinical technique coursework of increasing complexity. Inthe preclinical laboratory courses, students continue learningthe fundamental procedures of dentistry: operative dentstry,prosthodontics (fixed and removable), and endodontics.Clinically, students are introduced to the basic essential skillsneeded in preventive periodontics. Classroom lecture sessionsare also conducted in each of these areas of dentistry alongwith didactic courses in periodontics, oral diagnosis, oralradiology, and oral surgery.

The primary emphasis of the third year of the curriculumis the clinical practice of dentistry. The general clinic isorganized into subunits called teams. Each team includes anestablished set of faculty and staff. Patients are assigned tostudents for total care, from diagnosis and treatment planningthrough procedures necessary for successful case completion.Because all clinical students are assigned operatories in theirrespective teams for their use in the treatment of their patients,this system approximates private practice in fundamental ways.While the emphasis of the third and fourth year of the dentalcurriculum is gaining clinical experience, students also attendadvanced classes in periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery,orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, operative dentistry and oraldiagnosis/oral medicine.

The fourth year involves extensive clinical practice. Thereare a few seminar sessions and formal courses (e.g., practiceadministration), but the student’s major responsibility is toperfect diagnostic, patient-management andtechnical-treatment skills and demonstrate competence in allthe skills required by the faculty of the School of Dentistry.

An outline of the four-year curriculum by semester isgiven below.

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First YearFall Semester HoursBIO 203 Cell Biology 3.0BMS 300 Human Gross Anatomy I 5.0LSBio 304 Biochemistry and

Nutrition 4.0BMS 308 Histology I 2.5Dentistry 306 Introduction to Ethics and

Professionalism 1.0Dentistry 314C Introduction to

Oral Diagnosis 3.0Dentistry 316 Dental Morphology I

(Lec/Lab) 3.0Dentistry 318 Dental Biomaterials Lecture 1.0Dentistry 328 Introduction to

Dental Literature 1.0Total Hours 23.5

Winter Semester HoursBMS 301 Human Gross Anatomy II 5.0LSPhys 401 Physiology Lecture 5.0Dentistry 305 Operative Dentistry I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 305L Operative Dentistry I Lab 2.0Dentistry 317 Dental Occlusion (Lecture/Lab) 3.0Dentistry 335 Applied Neuroscience 2.0Dentistry 350 Histopathology (Lecture/Lab) 2.5Dentistry 430C Preventive Periodontics 3.0

Total Hours 23.5

Second YearFall Semester HoursLSMicro 4180 Microbiology 4.0Dentistry 410 Operative Dentistry II Lecture 1.0Dentistry 410L Operative Dentistry II Lab 2.0Dentistry 412 Anesthesiology I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 414 Pathology I Lecture 4.0Dentistry 416 Complete Removable

Prosthodontics I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 416L Complete Removable

Prosthodontics I Laboratory 2.0Dentistry 422 Fixed Prosthodontics I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 422L Fixed Prosthodontics I Lab 2.0Dentistry 426 Oral Radiology Lecture 1.0Dentistry 435 Endodontics I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 436 Orthodontics:

Growth and Development 1.0Total Hours 21.0Winter Semester HoursDentistry 411 Operative Dentistry III Lecture 1.0Dentistry 415 Pathology II Lecture 3.0Dentistry 417 Removable Partial

Prosthodontics 3.0Dentistry 420 Periodontics I and II 2.0Dentistry 423 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture 1.0Dentistry 423L Fixed Prosthodontics Lab 2.0Dentistry 431 Pediatric Dentistry I 1.0Dentistry 439 Medical Emergencies in the

Dental Office 1.0Dentistry 440 Oral Surgery I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 441C Introduction to Clinical

Dentistry 2.0Dentistry 442 Endodontics II Lecture 1.0Dentistry 442L Endodontics II Laboratory 2.0Dentistry 524 Principles of Medicine

and Physical Diagnosis 2.0Dentistry 526 Orthodontics I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 526L Orthodontics I Laboratory 2.0Dentistry 556 Radiographic Interpretation 0.5

Total Hours 25.5

Third YearSummer Term HoursDentistry 460C Review of Pre-Clinical Dentistry 2.0Dentistry 501C Introduction to

Clinical Dentistry 8.0Total Hours 10.0Fall Semester HoursDentistry 424 Oral Diagnosis and

Oral Medicine 2.0Dentistry 502 Grand Rounds I 1.0Pharmacy 507 Pharmacology Lecture 3.0Dentistry 515 Periodontics III Lecture 1.0Dentistry 521 Oral Surgery II Lecture 1.0Dentistry 538 Orthodontics II 1.0Clinic 9.0

Total Hours 18.0Winter Semester HoursDentistry 522 Oral Surgery III Lecture 1.0Dentistry 527 Therapeutics 2.0Dentistry 534 Advanced Prosthodontics 1.0Dentistry 595 Implant Dentistry 1.0Dentistry 602 Grand Rounds II 1.0Dentistry 633 Community Dentistry 1.0Clinic 15.0

Total Hours 22.0Fourth YearSummer Term HoursDentistry 429 Behavioral Science II 1.0Dentistry 537 Oral Oncology 0.5Dentistry 650 Applied Ethics 0.5Clinic 9.0

Total Hours 11.0Fall Semester HoursDentistry 514 Pathology III Lecture 1.0Dentistry 519 Advanced Dental Materials 0.5Dentistry 603 Grand Rounds III 1.0Dentistry 610 Anxiety/Pain Control in Dentistry 1.0Dentistry 613 Periodontal Treatment Planning 1.0Dentistry 617 Pediatric Dentistry Seminar 0.5Dentistry 630 Practice Administration

I Lecture 1.0Dentistry 680 Dental Occlusion IV 0.5Clinic 13.0

Total Hours 20.0Winter Semester HoursDentistry 559 DX & Mgt./Orafacial Pain 1.0Dentistry 600 Review of Clinical Dentistry 1.0Dentistry 604 Grand Rounds IV 1.0Dentistry 605 Review of Clinical Dentistry II 1.0Dentistry 614 Dentistry for the Special Patient 2.0Dentistry 618 Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics 1.0Dentistry 631 Practice Administration II Lecture 1.0Clinic 13.0

Total Hours 21.0

Technical StandardsThe dental degree signifies that the holder is a dentist who hasreceived sufficient training in dental education to practicedentistry. It follows that graduates must have acquired anddemonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to function ina broad variety of clinical situations and to render a widespectrum of dental care.

Candidates for admission into the D.D.S. program mustpossess abilities and skills in the following areas:

ObservationCandidates must be able to accurately observe laboratoryexperiments, preclinical demonstrations, clinical laboratoryprocedures and patient-care activities.

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CommunicationCandidates must be able to communicate effectively andsensitively with patients and with all members of thehealth-care team.

MotorCandidates must be able to perform all necessary preclinicalprocedures. They must be able to execute motor movementsrequired to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan, and toprovide patient care, including emergency treatment.

Intellectual-conceptual, Integrative and QuantitativeAbilitiesA candidate must have intellectual-conceptual, integrative andquantitative abilities that include measurement, calculation,reasoning, analysis and synthesis. Problem solving, one of thecritical skills demanded of dentists, requires all of theseintellectual abilities. In addition, the candidate must be able tocomprehend three-dimensional relationships and understandthe spatial relationships of structures.

Emotional and Behavioral AttributesCandidates must possess the capability required for full use ofintellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the promptcompletion of responsibilities regarding the diagnosis,treatment planning and care of patients, and the developmentof mature, sensitive and effective professional relationshipswith patients. Candidates must be able to cope with taxingworkloads and to function effectively under stress. A candidatealso must be able to adapt to changing environments, to displayflexibility and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties inthe clinical problems of many patients. In addition, personalqualities such as compassion, integrity, concern for others,interpersonal skills, interest and motivation should be assessedduring the admissions and education processes. Technologicalcompensation can be made for some inadequacies in certainareas, but a candidate must be able to perform in a reasonablyindependent manner.

Academic StandardsProfessional education in the health sciences manifestscharacteristics that are distinct from other advancededucational programs. Academic standards of the School ofDentistry are established to ensure that the public, whosehealth will be entrusted to graduates of the schools programs,will receive care of professionally acceptable quality and thatthe care will be provided in an ethical and professional manner.The school’s academic requirements are described in thefollowing two sets of standards, one for scholarly achievementand one for professional growth and development.

Standards of Scholarship1. Dental students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each

semester in dental school. Failure to attain a 2.5 GPA inany semester will result in the students being placed onprobation for the next semester. For a semester to counttowards removing students from probation, they must beenrolled full-time (at least 6 hours in summer or 12 hoursin fall or winter). All students who are placed onprobation must review their academic progress with thechair of the academic standards committee. A secondconsecutive semester with a GPA below 2.5 will result indismissal from the school. A total of three semesters withGPAs below 2.5 will result in dismissal from the school.

2. Failure of any course (receiving a grade of F) willnecessitate additional work to remove or replace the F.The course may be repeated at another dental school, withthe approval of the assistant dean for academic affairs, orduring the next offering of the course at this school.Students will receive whatever grade they earn in the

repeated courses and both grades will appear on theirtranscript and be included in the student’s grade-pointaverage. Students who fail only one course in a givensemester may petition the course instructor for aremediation program if their failure was the result ofperformance slightly below acceptable standard (e.g., 60percent where 65 percent is required for passing or poorperformance on one section of the course with acceptableperformance in other sections). Any remediation programcan take whatever form the course instructor deemsappropriate. Possible examples:• Independent study for a number of weeks followed

by an examination;• Remedial summer laboratory work followed by a

laboratory examination;• A series of written exercises followed by an

examination.

If students successfully complete a remediation program, theirgrades of F will be changed to grades of D.

Any student who fails a course will be required to appearbefore the academic standards committee and present analtered curriculum plan that includes the completion of thiscourse for the committee’s approval. An approved alteredcurriculum plan may result in an extension of the academicprogram because the student has demonstrated difficulty indealing with the standard curriculum and may need additionalcoursework, review and/or supplemental instruction tosuccessfully complete the curriculum.

Standards of Professional Growth and Development

1. Dental students must achieve and consistentlydemonstrate acceptable levels of personal hygiene anddress.

2. Dental students must achieve and consistentlydemonstrate concern for patients, peers and others.

3. Dental students’ behavior must exemplify the highestmoral and ethical standards. The following representconduct that is incompatible with these standards:• Any behavior that tends to gain an unfair advantage

for any student in an academic matter. This includesbut is not necessarily limited to the followingguidelines:(a) No student shall, during an examination, have,

use or solicit any unauthorized information ormaterial (written or oral), copy from anotherstudent’s paper or discuss the examination withany other person;

(b) No student shall, during an examination,knowingly give any unauthorized aid to anotherstudent;

(c) No student shall acquire, by any means,knowledge of the contents of an examinationyet to be given;

(d) No student shall fraudulently claim for creditany classroom, clinical, laboratory or otherprocedure or assignment performed by anunauthorized person, including a fellow student.

• Any behavior in violation of the rights of anymember of the School of Dentistry community orpatients in the school’s dental clinic. This includesbut is not necessarily limited to:(a) Theft of property;(b) Physical or psychological abuse;(c) Intentional damage to another’s property;(d) Obstruction or disruption of any authorized

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duties) being conducted by a member of theSchool of Dentistry community.

(e) Any illegal use of drugs or abuse of alcohol thatmakes the student less able to perform his orher duties satisfactorily.

• Any behavior in violation of the property of theSchool of Dentistry. This includes but is notnecessarily limited to:(a) Theft of property;(b) Willful damage to property;(c) Alteration or misuse of documents or records of

the school;(d) Unauthorized entry into or use of the school’s

facilities.4. Serious deficiencies in standards such as those listed in

(1.) or (2.) above, or conduct by a student such as thatoutlined in (3.) above, or as outlined in section 6.01,Standards of Conduct, of the University of MissouriCollected Rules and Regulations, shall be reported to theStudent Honor Council. The Student Honor Council shallhear the case and report its recommendation to the dean.Final action will be decided by the dean.

Requirements for Awarding the D.D.S.Degree

1. Satisfactory completion of the program;2. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or higher for the

student’s period as a dental student;3. A passing grade on all sections of Part I and Part II of the

National Board Dental Examinations;4. A demonstrated ability to meet the standards for

professional growth and development.

Cost EstimatesThe estimated cost (exclusive of living costs) for the four-yearD.D.S. curriculum at the School of Dentistry is $84,552. Theamount is based on fees established and costs existing at thetime of printing. This is itemized by type of expense and byyear.

Note: Educational fees and books/equipment costs aresubject to change without notice.

First Year (fall and winter semesters)Books, Equipment and Supplies $6,845Educational Fees (Resident) 14,907First-Year Total $21,752

Second Year (fall and winter semesters)Books, Equipment and Supplies $6,765Educational Fees (Resident) 14,907Second-Year Total $21,672

Third Year (one 13-week summer term plus fall and wintersemesters)

Books, Equipment and Supplies $2,555Educational Fees (Resident) 18,634Third-Year Total $21,189

Fourth Year (one 13-week summer term plus fall andwinter semesters)

Books, Equipment and Supplies $1,305Educational Fees (Resident) 18,634Fourth-Year Total $19,939

Four-Year Total $84,552

Non-resident students (those not from Missouri, Kansas,Arkansas or New Mexico) are assessed an additional $7,192each fall and winter semester and $3,596 for each of the twosummer terms.

Student Organizations/ActivitiesDental students qualify for membership in a variety of studentorganizations. Most are affiliated with national dental offices.Students also can participate in other non-dentistry-orientedorganizations.

Advanced Education ProgramsChairman, Advanced Education Committee:

John W. Rapley, D.D.S., M.S.

The School of Dentistry offers advanced education curriculaleading to graduate certificates in each of five clinical dentalspecialty areas (oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodonticsand dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics,and prosthodontics), a certificate in general dentistry, acertificate in diagnostic sciences (with emphasis areas of eitheroral medicine or oral and maxillofacial radiology), and amaster of science degree in either oral biology or dentalhygiene education.

Application InformationApplicants to any advanced education program of the Schoolof Dentistry must submit all of the following information:

• Curriculum vitae;• Original essay of one page describing their professional

goals;• Reference (by a minimum of three individuals capable of

evaluating the academic potential of the candidates foradvanced education program study);

• Transcripts (from undergraduate, dental, graduate andprofessional schools attended);

• National board scores;• Class rank in dental school (if applicable).

Additional information, as identified below, must be suppliedby international student applicants:

• TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 on the paper test or 213on the computer based version) or a demonstrated facilityin the English language (if English is not the primarylanguage of the applicant);

• Financial statement (guarantee of full financial support orof sufficient financial resourcesfor the entire cost of theprogram, including living expenses).

Advanced education programs (except where indicated) acceptthe UMKC Application Form. International applicants mustuse the UMKC International Application for Admission. Theseforms are available from the Office of Student Programs of theSchool of Dentistry or at http://www.umkc.edu/application.The application and required supporting documents should besent to the chairman of the Advanced Education Committee,c/o Office of Student Programs, at the address at the beginningof this section.

In addition, the programs in advanced education in generaldentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistryalso accept the Postdoctoral Application Support Services(PASS) application. Information on the application supportservice and application form is available from the Office ofStudent Programs of the School of Dentistry at the address atthe beginning of this section, at www.adea.org, and at theadmissions phone numbers at the beginning of this section. Allrequired PASS materials should be submitted with thecompleted PASS application to PASS, 1625 MassachusettsAve. N.W., Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20036. The remainderof the information required by the advanced educationprograms should be sent to the Office of Student Programs.

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Education Committee at the mailing address at the beginningof this section or at (816) 235-5210. However, specificquestions regarding any advanced education program shouldbe directed to the pertinent program director. Graduateprogram directors along with their telephone numbers areidentified in a subsequent section.

Financial AssistanceEligible advanced education students (i.e., those who haveearned a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an American DentalAssociation or a Canadian Dental Association accreditedprogram or who hold valid licenses to practice dentistry in oneor more states of the United States) in the graduate certificateprograms of diagnostic sciences (general practice residencyyear only), general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery,orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry,periodontics and prosthodontics receive an annual financialstipend contingent on availabilty of Graduate MedicalEducation (GME) funding. Please refer to the descriptions ofthese programs for the stipend amounts for the currentacademic year.

Aside from financial stipends, graduate students in generaldentistry, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics,Periodontics and Prosthodontics, participate in anincentive-based clinical income sharing program; 33 percent ofthe net feescollectedfor clinical treatment provided by aresident in one of these programs will be paid to the student.Netcollectedclinical fees are defined as gross clinical feescollectedless scheduled laboratory fees incurred as a part ofthe treatment procedures and less any waivers granted (exceptthose authorized for payment to the resident by the AssistantDean for Clinical Programs).

Financial aid for advanced education students is alsoavailable in the form of a limited number of Chancellor’sNon-Resident Awards or graduate research assistantships. TheChancellor’s Non-Resident Award provides for thenon-resident tuition only (i.e., the difference between Missouriresident and nonresident fees), while the graduate researchassistantship includes a stipend plus an award equivalent to thebasic education fees (at regular graduate student fee rate andnot at the graduate dental student fee rate) for 6 hours ofgraduate credit for both fall and winter semesters. Bothcategories of awards are made on a competitive basis, withquality of academic record as a major criterion. History ofresearch experience or potential for research in the graduateprogram also serves to identify candidates for the graduateresearch assistantship.

Other forms of financial aid may be available from federalloan programs (depending on whether or not lending limitshave been reached) or from other funding agencies.

Enrollment FeesBelow are outlined the various enrollment fees per term for alladvanced education programs at the School of Dentistry exceptthose for the M.S. in oral biology, the Interdisciplinary Ph.D.and the M.S. in dental hygiene education programs (seesubsequent part of this catalog section). These fees assumeenrollment in 7 or more credit hours for the summer session,and 14 or more credit hours for each of the fall and wintersemesters. Most programs require fewer credit hours thanthose per term.

Note: Indicated fees are correct at time of printing.However, fees are subject to change without notice.

Summer TermEducational Fee (Resident) $1,645.20Educational Fee (Non-resident) $3,309.30Activity/Building/Computing/Health Fees $86.48

Fall/Winter Semester (Each)Educational Fee (Resident) $3,290.40Educational Fee (Non-resident) $6,618.60Activity/Building/Computing/Health Fees $168.96

Academic Standards and Procedures:Advanced Education/Graduate StudentsThe following academic standards and the procedures to beused in dealing with cases of academic difficulty apply tostudents in all advanced education/graduate programs of theSchool of Dentistry.

Standards of Scholarship

1. Graduate students, regardless of classification, mustmaintain a 3.0 (B) GPA for all coursework taken forgraduate credit at UMKC.

2. Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 (B) GPA in theirgraduate dental certificate specialty coursework.*

3. Grades in graduate dental certificate specialty areacoursework must be B or better. Any graduate dentalcertificate specialty area course that is graded below Bmust be repeated.*

* Applies only to students enrolled in graduate dentalcertificate programs.

Probation

1. Whenever the overall GPA for UMKC courses taken forgraduate credit by a graduate student of any classificationfalls below 3.0 (B), the student’s status for the next termbecomes “On probation - See principal graduate adviser.”The principal graduate adviser will review the student’sprogress and provide counsel, and the followingconditions apply:

(a) A graduate student on probation who is not restoredto good academic standing by the end of twosuccessive semesters will be declared ineligible tore-enroll;

(b) While on probation, a graduate student must achievea 3.0 term GPA to enroll for the ensuing term;

(c) A graduate student on probation will not be restoredto good standing until a cumulative graduate-creditGPA of at least 3.0 is achieved.

2. Whenever the overall GPA for courses taken in thestudent’s graduate dental certificate specialty area fallsbelow 3.0, the student will be placed on probation and thefollowing conditions apply:*

(a) A graduate student on probation who is not restoredto good academic standing by the end of twosuccessive semesters will be declared ineligible tore-enroll;

(b) While on probation, a graduate student must achievea 3.0 graduate dental certificate specialty area GPAto enroll for the ensuing term;

(c) A graduate student on probation will not be restoredto good standing until a graduate dental certificatespecialty area GPA of at least 3.0 is achieved.


Dismissal

1. A graduate student who is on probation and fails to attainan overall GPA of at least 3.0 by the end of two successivesemesters will be dismissed from the program.

2. A graduate student who is on probation and fails to attaina 3.0 term GPA for the succeeding term will be dismissed.

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3. A graduate student who is on probation and fails to attaina graduate dental certificate specialty area GPA of at least3.0 by the end of two successive semesters will bedismissed from the program.*

4. A graduate student who is on probation and fails to attaina 3.0 graduate dental certificate specialty area GPA for thesucceeding term will be dismissed.*

5. A graduate student who receives more than four hours of2.0 (C) grades or below for courses included in thestudent’s graduate program of studies will be dismissed.*


AppealAny student who is dismissed from the program has the rightto appeal that decision. Appeals shall be made in writing to theassociate dean for academic affairs within one week from thetime the student receives a notice of dismissal. The associatedean for academic affairs in conjunction with the chair of theAdvanced Education Committee shall select a hearing panel offive members of the Advanced Education Committee to hearthe student’s appeal. At least one member of the hearing panelwill be a student. The program director of the program inwhich the appealing student is enrolled shall be ineligible to siton the panel. The hearing panel will be chaired by the associatedean for academic affairs. A meeting of the hearing panel willbe scheduled within two weeks of the receipt of the student’sappeal. During the time the appeal process is being conductedthe student shall be allowed to continue in the program.

The hearing panel shall be provided with writtenstatements from the student and the program director as well asall relevant records and documents. The program director ordesignated substitute and the appealing student must attend thehearing to provide additional information and answer questionsfrom the hearing panel. Other individuals who haveinformation relevant to the situation may be invited to presenttheir information and answer questions for the panel. Thestudent may have an adviser present to advise the student, butthis adviser shall be limited to providing advice to the student.

After reviewing the information and conducting thehearing, the hearing panel shall make its recommendationregarding disposition of the case to the dean. All five appointedmembers of the hearing panel shall have a vote. In case of a tie,the associate dean for academic affairs shall cast the decidingvote. The dean of the School of Dentistry will make the finaldecision and communicate that decision to the student and theprogram director.

Students in Cooperative ProgramsStudents enrolled in programs operated jointly by the Schoolof Dentistry and other institutions, such as Children’s MercyHospital and Truman Medical Center, must remain in goodstanding with both organizations cooperating in the program.A student who is dismissed by either of the cooperatinginstitutions is ineligible to continue in the program.

Dental Graduate CertificateProgramsA graduate certificate program is offered in each of thefollowing areas:

• Advanced Education in General Dentistry;• Diagnostic Sciences;(with emphasis on Oral

Maxillofacial Radiology or Oral Medicine)• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;• Pediatric Dentistry;

• Periodontics;• Prosthodontics.

General Nature of ProgramsEach certificate program curriculum is designed to prepare thestudent for specialty practice and to help the student meet theeducational training requirements for examination by theappropriate American dental-specialty board. All programsbegin with the summer term (the first week of July) except forgraduate dental hygiene education, which begins with the fallsemester. Programs vary in length from 12 to 72 months.

Application DeadlineAll graduate dental certificate programswith the exception oforal and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry andperiodontics observe an application deadline date of Oct. 1.This deadline date for receipt of applications at the school isone year before the anticipated enrollment in the program.Deadline dates for oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodonticsand pediatric dentistry programs are Aug. 15, Sept. 1 and Oct.15, respectively.

Graduate dental certificate programs in diagnosticsciences, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics,periodontics, and prosthodontics require the UMKCapplication and the associated supplemental information thatwas indicated previously. This application material should besent to the chairman of the Advanced Education Committee,c/o Office of Student Programs, UMKC School of Dentistry,650 E. 25th St., Kansas City, MO 64108-2795.

The remaining graduate dental certificate programs (i.e.,advanced education in general dentistry, oral and maxillofacialsurgery, and pediatric dentistry) require either a UMKCapplication (and associated supplemental information) orapplication through the Postdoctoral Application SupportServices (PASS). A completed PASS application and othermaterials required by the service should be sent to the addressgiven on the application or as provided earlier. The PASSapplication shouldnot be sent to UMKC. Be aware that aboutthree weeks is required by the service to process PASSapplications and deliver them to the designated programs. Thelength of this processing period should be considered by thecandidate so as to meet relevant application deadlines.

The graduate certificate programs in oral and maxillofacialsurgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and pediatricdentistry participate in the National Matching Services(MATCH) process. Candidates to these programs also mustsubmit to MATCH completed Applicant Agreement and RankOrder List forms by the deadline dates established by MATCH.There are two phases of the MATCH process, each with itsdeadline date for receipt of Rank Order List forms fromapplicants. The Phase I deadline (typically toward the end ofNovember each year) is for applicants to the orthodontics anddentofacial orthopedics program. The Phase II deadline(typically in the middle of January annually) is for thoseapplying for admission to the oral and maxillofacial surgeryand pediatric dentistry programs.

Necessary forms to participate in the MATCH processmay be obtained from National Matching Services, 595 BayStreet, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C2.

Requirements and Procedure for AdmissionAdmission to a graduate dental certificate program iscompetitive. Primary focus is on the applicant’s academicrecord while in dental school, including national board scores.Emphasis also is placed on information gathered from lettersof evaluation and curriculum vitae (such as quality ofprofessional practice experience, continuing educationexperience, research activities, leadership and involvement and

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participation in professional societies and community service).Another fundamental source of information is supplied from apersonal on-site interview that is required of most programsand is by invitation.

Applicants to a graduate dental certificate program musthold a D.D.S. degree or equivalent from a program accreditedeither by the American Dental Association (ADA) or theCanadian Dental Association (CDA). Graduates of foreigndental schools, however, are eligible to apply for admissiononly to the certificate program in prosthodontics.

AdmissionA subcommittee of the Advanced Education Committee (AEC)serves as the admission review board for each of the graduatedental certificate programs. Each program has its ownadmission review board. At a minimum, the admission reviewboard consists of the respective program director and at leasttwo other full-time faculty members.

Each program’s admission review board submits itsrecommendations for acceptance to the AEC for consideration.Recommendations for acceptance include those identified asprime candidates (equal in number to the number of availableresidencies in the program) and those who serve as“alternates.” Acceptance or denial of each recommendedcandidate is made by the AEC.

Program DescriptionsAdvanced Education in General DentistryDirector:

John W. Thurmond, D.D.S., M.S.Faculty:

Dean A. Elledge, D.D.S., M.S.

Stipend$20,000-$22,000*33 percent of clinic fee collections (as defined in theFinancial Assistance section)

*Available to eligible residents (i.e., those who have earned aD.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an American Dental Associationor a Canadian Dental Association accredited program or whohold a valid license to practice dentistry in one or more statesof the United States) contingent on Graduate MedicalEducation funding.

The advanced education in general dentistry program is a12-month program beginning in July for six residents and isdesigned to refine and advance knowledge and clinical skills inthe practice of dentistry. The program bridges the gap betweendental school and dental practice. Clinical instruction isoffered in all of the clinical disciplines. The didacticcomponent provides postgraduate training in the basic andbehavioral sciences, as well as the clinical sciences andpractice management. On completion of this program acertificate in general dentistry will be awarded.

An optional second year of residency is offered for twostudents. The emphases during this year of the program are inadvanced restorative and implant dentistry.

Application to this program is either through UMKC orthrough the Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS).See the application information in this section for greater detailon both. The deadline for receipt of application at the school isOct. 1 of the year prior to planned enrollment.

Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office at (816) [email protected].

Diagnostic Science: Oral MedicineEmphasis AreaDirector/Fellow of Dental Surgery (Oral Medicine):

Christopher G. Cumming, B.D.S., D.M.D., Ph.D.Faculty:

John Dane, D.D.S.

StipendFirst year: $32,000 (see information for eligibility)Second year: $12,000Third year: $12,000

This is a three-year program, commencing July l, and leads tocertification in oral medicine. It is also possible to pursue amaster of science degree in oral biology. A separate applicationprocess is required for admission into this master’s program.

The first year of the program is a hospital-based,ADA-accredited general practice residency program conductedat Truman Medical Center-Lakewood. The second and thirdyears of the program will be oral diagnosis/oral medicine. Theprogram is designed so that at the completion of the program,the graduate will be prepared to take the boards of theAmerican Board of Oral Medicine. If the student is acceptedinto the master of science program original research isrequired, and on satisfactory completion of a thesis and thecourse work required, the master of science degree will beawarded.

Stipends for the first-year general practice residency willbe that of the hospital’s first-year residents. Amount of thestipend will be approximately $32,000 and will be offered toeligible individuals (i.e., those who have earned aD.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an American Dental Associationor a Canadian Dental Association accredited program or whohold a valid license to practice dentistry in one or more statesof the United States) contingent on Graduate MedicalEducation funding. The second and third years providefinancial support based on the resident’s practice of generaldentistry through this program at Truman MedicalCenter-Lakewood. A maximum of three students will beaccepted on an annual basis. An applicant to this program mustsubmit evidence of graduation with a D.D.S./D.M.D. degreefrom a school accredited by the American Dental Associationor Canadian Dental Association.

Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office, (913) 588-9200 [email protected].

EndodonticsDirector:

James C. Kulild, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Endodontics

Faculty:James A. Dryden, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Endodontics, Charles Lee, D.D.S., Felix G.Quiason, D.D.S., Robert H. Altomare, D.D.S., Barton W.Putnam, D.D.S.


* Available to eligible residents (i.e. those who have earned aD.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an American Dental Associationor a Canadian Dental Association accredited program or whohold a valid license to practice dentistry in one or more statesof the United States) contingent on Graduate MedicalEducation funding.

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The program will be 24 months in length beginning inJuly. It is designed to prepare the student for a career in clinicalendodontics, research and teaching. Clinical experienceemphasizes nonsurgical and surgical endodontics, as well asemphasis on re-treatment, both nonsurgical and surgical.Opportunity to treat patients with intravenous sedation willalso be available and highly recommended.

Two students will be accepted into the program annually.Applicants should be graduates of accredited ADA or CDAschools and preferably in the top 25 percent of their graduatingclass. Preference will be given to applicants who havecompleted a general practice residency or practiced at least twoyears in general dentistry.

Application for admission must be received at UMKCSchool of Dentistry on or before Oct.1 of the year prior toplanned enrollment.

Applications may be requested from the Office of Studentprograms. Questions about the graduate endodontic programmay be answered by contacting the program directors office.

Diagnostic Sciences:Emphasis Area Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyDirector:

Jerald O. Katz, DMD, MS, Diplomate, American Boardof Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Faculty:Christos Aggelopoulos, D.D.S; John Dane, D.D.S;William J. Fields, B.S, M.S.; Patrick K. Hardman, D.D.S.,M.S

StipendFirst year $32,000Second year $20,000-$22,000Third year $20,000-$22,000

*Available to eligible residents (i.e. those who have earned aDDS/DMD degree from an American Dental Association or aCanadian Dental Association accredited program or who holda valid license to practice dentistry in one or more states of theUnited States) contingent on Graduate Medical Educationfunding. In the second and third year, students may be eligiblefor additional financial support (up to $12,000 per year) basedon the practice of general dentistry through the program atTruman Medical Center-Lakewood.

This 36-month program begins July 1 and leads tocertification in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Students mayapply for a master of science degree in oral biology. A separateapplication process is required for admission into the master’sprogram.

The first year of the program is a hospital-based,ADA-accrediated general practice residency programconducted at Truman Medical Center-Lakewood. the secondand third years of the program are in oral and maxillofacialradiology. The curriculum is designed so that at the completionof the program, the graduate will be eligible to take theAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology exam. Ifaccepted into the master of science in oral biology program,additional courses and original research is required. Onsatifactory completion of a thesis and courses, the master ofscience degree will be awarded.

An optional 30-month program, which does not includethe general practice residency, is offered on a space availablebasis. This program also leads to a certificate in oral andmaxillofacial radiology and a master of science degree in oralbiology. For eligible residents*(see above), stipending will be$20,000-$22,000 per year for the 30-month program,contingent on Graduate Medical Education funding.

One student is accepted into the program per year.Applicants with a DDS/DMD degree from a school accredited

by th American Dental Association or Canadian DentalAssociation are preferred. Graduates of dental programs not soaccredited will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office at (816) 235-2138.

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDirector:

Brett L. Ferguson, D.D.S., Diplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)

Faculty:Alan R. Brown, D.D.S., Diplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS); Rudane E.Shultz, D.D.S., Diplomate, ABOMS; Edward L. Mosby,D.D.S., Diplomate, ABOMS; C. Keith Schmitt, D.D.S.,Diplomate, ABOMS; Steven J. Richter, D.D.S.,Diplomate, ABOMS

StipendFirst year $32,000 Fourth year $35,750Second year $33,250 Fifth year $37,000Third year $34,500 Six year $38,250

This six-year program, which begins in July, is open toapplicants who have a doctoral degree in dentistry from anADA accredited dental school, and who are interested incompleting both a medical degree and certificate of residencytraining in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The program divides the training between the oral andmaxillofacial surgery residency program and the curriculum ofthe School of Medicine. This program provides in-depthcoverage of orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery,implant surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, trauma,dento-alveolar surgery and anesthesia, as well as all requiredbasic science and clinical medicine courses for the doctor ofmedicine degree. A thesis is not required; however, publicationin major journals is a requirement of the training program.

An Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program is offered through theSchool of Graduate Studies as an elective for qualified andinterested program residents. This will require additional yearsof study and clinical experience, and will also require a thesis.Separate application to this program will be made afterbeginning the residency.

Openings are limited to two individuals each year, andnew residents must be prepared to begin their training on July1. Applicants accepted into this program must have thenecessary training to obtain a permanent dental license in thestate of Missouri prior to the start of their training. Residentsare required to enroll in both the UMKC School of Dentistryand UMKC School of Medicine, depending on course andresidency requirements being fulfilled in a given term.Appropriate fees from both schools are applicable.

To be considered for admission to the UMKC School ofMedicine, one must be a United States citizen or be apermanent resident of the United States; if you hold apermanent resident visa, a copy should be included in yourapplication materials.

Interested applicants must apply through the PostdoctoralApplication Support Services (PASS); this program alsoparticipates in the National Matching Services (MATCH). Seethe application information in this section for more detailsregarding additional information to be supplied by theapplicant.

Deadline for receipt of application at the school is Sept. 1of the year prior to anticipated enrollment. An by-invitationinterview is a required part of the application process.

Please note that score results of the MCAT examinationare nota requirement of this program.

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Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office at (816) 556-3023.

Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDirector and Chair:

Dennis M. Killiany, D.D.S., M.S.Faculty:

Ram K. Grandhi, B.D.S., M.S.

Stipend$20,000-$22,000*33 percent of clinical fee collections (as defined in theFinancial Assistance section).

*Available to eligible program residents (i.e., those who haveearned a D.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an American DentalAssociation or a Canadian Dental Association accreditedprogram.

The advanced education program in orthodontics anddentofacial orthopedics has existed since 1946. Nearly 300UMKC graduates are currently in full-time orthodonticpractice. They reside in 36 different states and four foreigncountries.

This is a full-time, 26-month program that begins in July.It is designed to prepare the student for community practice oforthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Curriculumemphasis is placed on the edgewise technique and oninterceptive and functional treatment. Management ofcraniofacial anomalies is taught didactically and clinically inassociation with the craniofacial team at St. Luke’s Hospital.Objective inquiry and statistical validation are emphasized inall aspects of this program. Completion of an original researchproject and paper is required. The computerized clinic facilityis a working-research model that simulates the private practiceenvironment. Students can also complete an M.S. degree inoral biology. A separate application is required for the master’sprogram.

Four students are accepted in this programannually.Applications are considered from the followinggroups:

Fourth-year dental students from ADA- orCDA-accredited schools who are in the top 50 percent of theirgraduating class;

graduates of schools who ranked in the top 50 percent oftheir graduating classes;

and other dental specialty program prior to enrollment inthis program; or graduates of schools who ranked in the top 50percent of their graduating class and have been full-timefaculty members for at least two years prior to application.

Selection of candidates is a twofold process. First,candidates are stratified on the basis of academic andprofessional performance. Class standing, national boardperformance, specialty program, practice experience,leadership roles in organized dental groups, dental schoolteaching, research experience and recommendations are allconsidered.

Secondly, applicants meeting screening criteria are invitedfor interviews. All interviews are conducted at the School ofDentistry on the same day and all invited candidates mustattend this session to be eligible final selection into the class.

Application for admission must be received at the schoolon or before Sept. 5 of the year prior to planned enrollment.

Applications may be requested from the Office of StudentPrograms. Our Web site at http://www.umkc.edu/orthodonticscontains a link to Student Programs.

Pediatric DentistryDirector:

James W. Lowe, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Pediatric Dentistry

Faculty:John I. Haynes, D.D.S., M.A.; Brenda S. Bohaty, D.D.S.,M.S., Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry;Paulette Spencer, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.; Robin L. Onikul,D.D.S., Diplomate, American Board of PediatricDentistry

StipendFirst year $37,000*Second year $39,500*

* Plus fringe benefits.The program in pediatric dentistry is a 24-month programbeginning in July. It is designed to prepare the student for adental practice limited to children. Academic training includesinterdisciplinary seminars and coursework in the basicsciences. Clinical training in pediatric dentistry is primarilyconducted at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

The requirements for admission:

1. A D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an ADA- or CDA-accrediteddental program;

2. Three letters of recommendation from people able tojudge the applicant’s professional competence andpotential for advanced education in pediatric dentistry;

3. A record of academic success that would indicate theability and motivation for graduate-level studies. Previousexperience and an orientation to working with children isconsidered desirable.

Those qualified for admission will be invited to come for apersonal interview with the program director and faculty. Twostudents are accepted each year into this program.

The deadline for receipt of application at the school is Oct.15 of the year prior to planned enrollment. Application is madeeither through UMKC or through the Postgraduate ApplicationSupport Service (PASS). See the application information inthis section for greater detail on both. Applicants must alsoparticipate in the National Matching Services (MATCH).

Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office at (816) 234-3162 [email protected].

PeriodonticsDirector:

Simon R. MacNeill, B.D.S., D.D.S., Diplomate,American Board of Periodontology

Faculty:John W. Rapley, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Periodontology; Charles M. Cobb, D.D.S., M.S.,Ph.D., Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology;David Pippin, DDS, M.S., Nancy Newhouse, D.D.S.,M.S., Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology;Lynn Friesen, D.D.S., Diplomate, American Board ofPeriodontology; Mark Edwards, D.D.S.; David Thein,D.D.S.


* Available to eligible residents (i.e. those who have earned aD.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an from an American DentalAssociation or a Canadian Dental Association accreditedprogram or who hold a valid license to practice dentistry in one

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or more states of the United States) contingent on GraduateMedical Education funding.

The program in periodontics is 36 months long, beginningin July. It is designed to enable the student to acquire a depthof understanding in oral biology; to become acquainted withthe problems in the biology and pathology of oral tissues; andto treat adequately these problems with current knowledge andtechniques.

The student is encouraged to use interdisciplinaryapproaches in the solution of investigative and clinicalproblems. Every attempt is made to personalize treatmentbased on the clinical and microbial presentation of the patient,as well as the patient’s response to earlier therapy. Theprogram is designed to provide bioclinicians who will becomekey professionals in clinical practice, research and teaching,both to the profession and to the community. Original researchleading to the M.S. in oral biology is possible. Meeting alleligibility criteria of the M.S. in oral biology program isnecessary for acceptance into the periodontics program. Anapplicant for this program must be a citizen of the UnitedStates or a foreign national having a visa permitting permanentresidence in the United States. Applicants also must submitevidence of graduation from a school of dentistry accredited bythe American Dental Association or the Canadian DentalAssociation or verification from the dean of an accrediteddental school that the applicant will graduate during the currentacademic year.

The deadline for receipt of application at the school isSept. 1 of the year preceding planned enrollment. Twostudents are accepted into this program each year.


ProsthodonticsDirector:

Gerald D. Woolsey, D.D.S.,M.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics

Faculty:Richard A. Anderson, D.D.S., Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Prosthodontics; C. Weldon Elrod, D.M.D.,Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics; StuartDexter, D.D.S., M.S.; E. Grant Eshelman, D.D.S. M.S.


* Available to eligible residents (i.e., those who have earned aD.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an American Dental Associationor a Canadian Dental Association accredited program or whohold a valid license to practice dentistry in one or more statesof the United States) contingent on Graduate MedicalEducation funding.

The program in prosthodontics is a combined curriculumwith emphases in fixed, implant, removable and maxillofacialprosthodontics. The program, which begins in July, is designedto prepare the student to conduct a specialty practice inprosthodontics, or to find a career in academics and research.The program is individually tailored to the needs of thestudent. The program allows maximum time for clinicallycomplex treatment for patients with multiple needs. Laboratorysupport is provided to enhance this phase of learning. Studentswill be expected to learn the laboratory procedures as neededfor patient treatment. Emphasis is placed on the relationship ofprosthodontics to other dental specialties. The program isflexible enough to be adapted to the student’s specific needs

and interests. Original research leading to the master of sciencein oral biology or the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. is encouraged.

The certificate in prosthodontics is a 33 month program.The master of science in oral biology program is a 36 monthprogram.

The deadline for receipt of application at the school is Oct.1 of the year prior to planned enrollment. No more than twocandidates are accepted each year.

Questions about this program may be answered bycontacting the program director’s office [email protected].

Master of Science in Oral BiologyChairman, Department of Oral Biology:

J. David Eick, Ph.D.Director of Graduate Studies and Research and Professor,Departments of Oral Biology & Pediatric Dentistry

Paulette Spencer, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology

Jian Q. Feng, M.D., Ph.D.; Carole P. McArthur, M.D.,Ph.D.

Doctoral Faculty Participation:Cecil Chappelow, Charles Cobb, Lynda Bonewald, SarahDallas, J. David Eick, Philip Feil, Jian Q. Feng, AlanGlaros, Steve Harris, Carole McArthur, Michael Reed,Paulette Spencer, John L. Williams

General Nature of the ProgramThe School of Dentistry offers a program leading to an M.S. inoral biology. Separate applications are required for the masterof science program in oral biology. The goal of the program isto introduce students to the scientific method and to assist themin developing academic careers. The program includesadvanced work in basic, behavioral and clinical sciencesrelating to dentistry. The coursework and thesis present anopportunity for the student to cross traditional departmentallines and undertake an interdisciplinary approach to the studyof problems related to oral biology. On successful completionof all necessary coursework and thesis requirements, thestudent is awarded a master of science degree in oral biology.

Admission InformationEligibilityAll applicants for the master of science in oral biologyprogram must first meet UMKC requirements for admission asa graduate student (See General Graduate AcademicRegulations and Information earlier in this catalog).

To be eligible for admission to the master of science inoral biology program, an applicant either must hold abaccalaureate degree or a D.D.S. or equivalent degree. Ingeneral, he or she should have a minimum cumulative GPA of3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work, includingdental school (if applicable).

Admission ProcedureRequests for information, including application materials,should be directed to: Chairman, Advanced EducationCommittee, c/o Office of Student Programs, UMKC School ofDentistry, 650 East 25th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108-2795.

All application materials should be submitted prior to Feb.1 for students wishing to begin their study in the fall semester;however, applications will be considered throughout the year.

Completed applications should be sent to: Chairman,Advanced Education Committee, c/o Office of StudentPrograms, UMKC School of Dentistry, 650 E. 25th St., KansasCity, MO 64108-2795. The completed application packet isforwarded to the Department of Oral Biology for evaluation.

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Evaluation Criteria for Admission:TranscriptsAnalysis of transcripts from all prior institutions is required.Under special circumstances, e.g., class standing, considerationmay be given to applicants whose GPA is 2.5-3.0.

Letters of RecommendationThree letters of recommendation are required from current orformer teachers who are familiar with the applicant’s pastachievements and research ability/potential.

Letter From ApplicantA letter describing why the candidate is interested in pursuinga master of science in oral biology, how the experience of theprogram may be used by the candidate in the future, and a listof potential research interests must be submitted by theapplicant.

InterviewsInterviews are not required. However, interviews will bearranged upon the candidate’s request at the School ofDentistry. Successful interviews may enhance the candidate’schance of acceptance.

The chairman of the Advanced Education Committee willnotify the applicant regarding acceptance status.

CurriculumThe candidate enrolled in this program must complete aminimum of 30 semester hours of coursework. These coursesmust be listed on the form Master’s Degree Program of Study(available from the Department of Oral Biology office) andmust be signed by the thesis adviser, members of the thesiscommittee, and chairman, Department of Oral Biology.

The required core curriculum will consist of the followingcourses:

• Research Methodology 703 Thesis Writing• Research Methodology 704 Introduction to Biostatistics• Biomedical Science 751 Elements of Scientific Method• Biomedical Science 752 Special Topics in Oral Biology• Biomedical Science 799 Research and Thesis• Research Methodology 700 Introduction to Research

Methodology

The thesis committee may require additional courses. Thiscatalog contains listings of appropriate graduate level courses.Some examples of additional courses applicable to theprogram:

• LSAnatomy 700 Anatomy of Head and Neck• LSBiochemistry 710 Oral Biochemistry• LSPhysiology 760 Physiology of Oral Hard Tissues• Periodontics 730 Biology of the Periodontium• Biomedical Science 739 Dental Biomaterials• Biomedical Science 740 Oral Pathology I• Biomedical Science 743 Advanced Biomaterials• Biomedical Science 747 Research Instrumentation• Biomedical Science 759 Special Problems in

Pharmacology• Biomedical Science 802 Immunopathology• Biomedical Science 805 Molecular Biology• Biomedical Science 806 Oral Microbiology and

Infectious Disease

Of the 30 semester hours, no more than 6 semester hours ofgraduate work taken at institutions other than UMKC may betransferred. The transfer of 6 graduate credit hours includesthose courses deemed appropriate to the student’s program ofstudy by the thesis committee.

The student must conduct an original investigation in abasic, behavioral or clinical science area and write a thesisdescribing the research and reporting the results of the study.

The student will be required to successfully defend the thesisin a final oral examination at a universitywide seminar. Noqualifying examination or language examination is required forthe degree.

Enrollment in BIOSC 799 Research and Thesis is requiredas a part of the student’s program of study. To reflect thestudent’s research involvement in activities that will ultimatelylead to the completion of the thesis, multiple semesters ofenrollment in this course are allowed. Cumulative credit forthis course may not exceed six hours. Until the thesis issuccessfully completed and defended a grade of incomplete (I)is given for each term of enrollment in this course. Onsuccessful defense and completion of the thesis, incompletegrades will be changed to an appropriate letter grade.

While the master of science program in oral biology canbe pursued simultaneously with dental specialty certificateprograms, it is likely that such a student can expect to spend 6months or longer beyond the period designated for thecertificate program to obtain the master of science in oralbiology.

Thesis ResearchThe major criterion of the master of science in oral biology isoriginal research. This original research may be conducted inbasic, behavioral or clinical sciences. Adherence to allstandards established by the School of Graduate Studies isnecessary for final acceptance and approval of the thesis.

Selection of Thesis ChairEach student is responsible for selecting an adviser. Theadviser selected must be a full member of the UMKC graduatefaculty and should be actively engaged in research relevant tothe student’s primary area of interest. The selection of a thesisadviser must be completed within the student’s first year ofstudy and approved by the director of graduate studies,Department of Oral Biology.

Thesis CommitteeThe student’s thesis adviser will be the chair of the thesiscommittee. Within the student’s first year of study, the studentand his/her adviser will select two or more additional facultymembers to serve on the thesis committee. One member of thethesis committee must be a member of either the Departmentof Oral Biology or the Department of Behavioral Science. Themajority of the faculty selected must be members of the fullgraduate faculty. Committee members should be selected fortheir ability to provide additional advice and resources toaugment the thesis research of the student. The form,Recommendation for Appointment of Adviser of SupervisoryCommittee (available from the Department of Oral Biologyoffice) must be signed by the Department of Oral Biology toassure all Department of Oral Biology and School of GraduateStudies committee requirements are observed. The thesiscommittee will determine what courses are required of thestudent and all thesis committee members must approve thethesis research proposal before the research project is initiated.The thesis committee also will assist the students to undertakeand successfully complete their thesis research and determinewhen the M.S. thesis is complete.

ThesisOriginal research will be used to construct a formal thesisconforming to the standards set by the School of GraduateStudies (See University of Missouri-Kansas City Guide toFormatting Graduate Theses, which can be obtained at theUMKC Dental Library). At least eight weeks prior tograduation, the completed thesis must be submitted to thethesis committee for its preliminary approval.

After all members of the thesis committee have read andgiven preliminary approval to the content of the thesis, and the

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instructor(s) of the course Research Methodology 703 ThesisWriting has given preliminary approval to the format of thethesis, and at least six weeks prior to graduation, the originaltypewritten copy must be submitted to the School of GraduateStudies for certification by the dean of Graduate Faculties andResearch. After the thesis has been certified for acceptance bythe dean of Graduate Faculties and Research, the thesiscommittee will require the student to defend the thesis. Schoolof Dentistry regulations require that prior to graduation eachstudent defend their thesis by presenting a universitywideseminar on their research. In addition to the requireddistribution of copies (see the UMKC Guide to FormattingGraduate Theses and the General Graduate AcademicRegulations and Information section of this catalog), a copy ofthe thesis also must be received for retention by the DentalLibrary of the School of Dentistry.

Academic RequirementsA 3.0 or better GPA is required of all work applicable to themaster’s degree. A student is subject to termination from themaster’s program if: (1) their GPA falls below 3.0; (2) morethan four hours of C (2.0) grades are received; or (3) any gradeof D or F is received.

A recommendation for dismissal from the program will bemade by the student’s adviser(s) to the Department of OralBiology and forwarded to the School of Dentistry AdvancedEducation Committee.

Other RequirementsStudents will be expected to comply with all rules, regulationsand requirements specified in the General Graduate AcademicRegulations and Information section of this catalog.

Master of Science in Dental HygieneEducationDirector:

Kimberly S. Bray, R.D.H., M.S.Director, Division of Dental Hygiene:

Cynthia C. Amyot, R.D.H., M.S

HistoryThe master of science degree in dental hygiene educationprogram provides the educational and professionalenvironment to enrich dental hygienists through a collaborativeexperience resulting in competent graduates able to persuediverse innovative career opportunities. Candidates maypursue graduate studies with a concentration in teacherpreparation (clinical and classroom teaching) and research.Additional opportunities are available in areas of gerontology,special patient care and health services administration.

The graduate program has a rich history of preparingdental hygienists for leadership roles in academia and industry.The program is housed in the School of Dentistry and is one ofthe few such graduate programs in dental hygiene in thecountry.

The graduate program is specifically designed to flexiblyand innovatively meet the candidates’ educational goals andobjectives for careers in the dental hygiene profession, as wellas to help meet the dental hygiene faculty and administrativeneeds of accredited dental hygiene and dental assistingprograms.

Requirements for AdmissionGraduation from an accredited school or program of dentalhygiene, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college oruniversity, and a satisfactory academic undergraduate recordare required. The deadline for application is Nov. 1 (earlyadmissions), or Feb. 1 for the class beginning the following fall

semester. An interview is a required component of theadmissions process. Interviews are granted to candidates forthis program by invitation only. Application forms andinformation may be obtained from the Director, GraduateDental Hygiene Education, Division of Dental Hygiene, at theaddress at the beginning of this section.


Completed applicationsmust be submitted to the Directorof Graduate Dental Hygiene Education at the above addressby Nov. 1 (early admissions) or Feb. 1 for the class beginningthe following fall semester.

The required applications materials must include:

1. UMKC application for admission;2. Supplemental application for admission;3. Official transcripts of all previous academic work;4. Three completed recommendation forms (including one

from the director of the dental hygiene program attended);5. A letter of intent sent to the director of graduate dental

hygiene education explaining the applicant’s main area ofgraduate dental hygiene interest (clinical and classroomteaching, special patient care, health servicesadministration, gerontology or advanced clinician).

Job OpportunitiesGraduate students in dental hygiene may prepare for careers inclinical and classroom education, research, administration,gerontology or special patient care in hospital orcommunity-based settings. Availability of positions forgraduates of the master of science degree program has beenexcellent in these career areas. Assuming the number of dentalhygiene programs in the country remains at about 260, the needfor highly qualified educators, researchers and administratorswith master’s degrees in dental hygiene education will remainstrong. Students who plan a career in teaching, research oradministration may consider graduate work leading to a Ph.D.degree. Enrollment is limited to four students annually.

School ActivitiesThe philosophy of the graduate program advocatesindividualized career planning and advising students to helpmeet their specific needs and interests in an atmosphereconducive to enhancing the students’ critical thinking, decisionmaking and self-evaluative skills as health care professionals.

Graduate students have the opportunity to spend onesemester as an extern at another dental hygiene institution orhealth-care facility. This usually is determined by the graduatestudent’s specialization and preference for the extern site, aswell as established criteria for the externship. This experiencehas proved invaluable for most graduate students selecting thisoption.

Educational FeesStudents in this program are assessed educational fees (as ofthe 2000-01 academic year) as follows.

Summer TermEducational Fee (Resident) $179.10/cr. hourEducational Fee (Non-Resident) $538.70/cr. hourActivity Fee $12.05/cr. hourComputing Fee $8.90/cr. hourStudent Health Service Fee $2.06/cr. hourMultipurpose Building Fee $15

Fall/Winter SemestersEducational Fee (Resident) $179.10/cr. hourEducational Fee (Non-Resident) $538.70/cr. hour

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Activity Fee $12.05/cr. hourComputing Fee $8.90/cr. hourStudent Health Services Fee $2.06/cr. hourMultipurpose Building Fee $30

Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.

ScholarshipsGraduate research assistantships and nonresidenttuition-waiver awards are available to students on a competitivebasis. The American Dental Hygienist’s Association awardsscholarships to dental hygienists at the master’s degree level ona competitive basis. Please contact the director of graduatedental hygiene education for more details of possible fundingfor graduate studies through the Division of Dental Hygiene.

Requirements for Graduation

1. A 3.0 GPA;2. Successful completion of 36 credit hours with a thesis or

non-thesis option;3. All other requirements for graduation as stated in the

General Graduate Academic Regulations and Informationsection of this catalog.

Customized Plan of StudyThe graduate program is flexible and innovatively tailored tothe interests and needs of the graduate student. Both a thesisand non-thesis option are available for the master’s degreeprogram. In addition, the program allows students to enroll oneither a part-time or full-time basis. The minimum length ofstudy for the thesis track is two years. Entering students willbegin coursework in the fall semester. An innovative distanceeducation option allows the candidate the prestrige of agraduate education with the convenience of online technology.Interested candidates are advised to consult with the programdirector.

The curriculum is designed to provide meaningfulacademic experiences and activities for each graduate studentas matched with program coursework offerings, facilities andresources. Typical courses for the graduate program depend onthe graduate student’s area of concentration. A classroom andclinical teaching area of concentration includes classroom andclinical student teaching with dental hygiene and dentalstudents, curriculum concepts and practicum, special problemsin dental hygiene, principles of testing, introduction to researchmethodology, biostatistics, periodontics and local anesthesia.A wide variety of electives may be chosen from those offeredin the School of Dentistry, the Henry W. Bloch School ofBusiness and Public Administration, the School of Education,the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Nursing or anyother academic unit at UMKC.

The School of Dentistry provides an ideal environment forgraduate students to interact with clinical and basic sciencedental faculty and other advanced-education specialty studentsfor an exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources. Inaddition, graduate dental hygiene students actively participatein lectures, seminars, and practical and independent study thataddress their needs and interests for their future careers.

Graduate students are required to design and conduct aresearch project in fulfillment of their research requirement forboth the thesis and non-thesis option of the program. This isaccomplished under the supervision of a research advisorycommittee. Basic knowledge and skills in conducting researchare gained through research coursework offered both in theSchool of Dentistry and on the UMKC campus. Funding forgraduate student research is often available from the DentalSchool Rinehart Foundation, as well as other external fundingsources.

Required Courses for the Master of Science DegreeProgram in Dental Hygiene Education

HoursDental Hygiene Graduate 500

Educational Methodologies 2-4Dental Hygiene Graduate 516 Special

Special Issues in Higher Education 2-4Dental Hygiene Graduate 553 Seminar in

Advanced Concepts and Methodologies 2-4Dental Hygiene Graduate 595

Scientific Writing 1-2Dental Hygiene Graduate 599

Research and Thesis (thesis option only) 1-6Research Methodology 700 Introduction to

Research Methodology (or its equivalent) 2-3Research Methodology 703 Thesis Writing 1Research Methodology 704 Introduction to

Biostatistics (or its equivalent) 2-3Total Credit Hours for Required Courses 13-27Total number of credit hours required for completion of thegraduate program is 36 credit hours for either the thesis ornon-thesis option.

Other RequirementsStudents will be expected to comply with all rules, regulationsand requirements in the General Graduate AcademicRegulations and Information section of this catalog.

School of Dentistry Division ofDental Hygiene

Room 415(816) 235-2050

Director, Division of Dental Hygiene:Cynthia C. Amyot, R.D.H., M.S.

Director, Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program:Kimberly S. Bray, R.D.H., M.S.

HistoryDental hygiene is a rapidly growing and increasingly dynamicallied health profession for qualified persons who wish toparticipate as active members of a health field. Service tomankind is the primary purpose of health professions. Thedental hygienist with a baccalaureate degree accomplishes thisobjective through a variety of challenging and rewardingopportunities.

There is informal evidence that a nine-month dentalhygiene program existed at UMKC (then the Kansas CityWestern Dental College) in 1922-23, as did a one-yearprogram during the ’30s. However, concrete documentationindicates that the official program began in 1952.

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by theCommission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accreditingbody recognized by the Council on Post-SecondaryAccreditation and the United States Department of Education.

The student at UMKC can earn a bachelor of sciencedegree in dental hygiene in two ways. The first alternativeoffers an opportunity for the student who has completed twoacademic years of liberal arts pre-requisites at any accreditedcommunity/junior college, college or university to matriculateinto the professional dental hygiene program (basicpreparation). The second alternative provides for the licenseddental hygienist with a certificate or associate degree anopportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree (degreecompletion). In both instances, graduate dental hygienists havethe opportunity of pursuing advanced studies.

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Job OpportunitiesThe major responsibilities of the dental hygienist arepreventive in nature. In the private dental office, the dentalhygienist may be responsible for providing patient education,exposing and processing dental radiographs, conducting headand neck examinations, as well as providing a thorough oralprophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, local anesthesia,diet analysis and other services as delegated by the licenseddentist. In some large offices the dental hygienist may serve asa manager of office procedures. Dental hygiene services varyfrom state to state according to the laws that govern thepractice of dental hygiene.

In public health and community agencies, the dentalhygienist is concerned with the oral health of the communitybeing served. Major responsibilities may be assessing the oralhealth of a given population or developing and implementing adental health program. In hospitals and nursing homes, thedental hygienist may function as a health educator, a clinicianor a resource person. In other instances, hygienists areemployed for clinical and descriptive research projects.

Although the majority of dental hygiene graduates areinvolved in private practice, the following practice settings alsomay be available:

• Federal, state and local health departments;• Hospitals and nursing homes;• School districts;• Health maintenance organizations;• Educational programs for dental, dental hygiene and

dental assisting students;• Private and public centers for pediatric, geriatric and other

special needs groups.

Graduates can take advantage of the Division of DentalHygiene’s job placement assistance service. The School ofDentistry’s library maintains an extensive file of jobopportunities in several states. Faculty members are availablefor job-placement counseling to assist graduates withplacement decisions.

Licensure ExaminationsTo practice dental hygiene legally, the student must take andpass successfully a written examination, the National DentalHygiene Board Examination. This examination is administeredto all dental hygiene students in the country approximately sixweeks prior to their graduation. The student also mustsuccessfully complete a clinical examination and anexamination on the dental laws of the desired state of licensure.After written and clinical examinations have been completedsuccessfully, the graduate may apply for licensure in any state.Additional information regarding these examinations and thelicensure process is given during the dental hygiene program.

Professional AssociationsThe School of Dentistry encourages students to participate inprofessional association activities. Dental hygiene students areencouraged to join and participate actively in the StudentAmerican Dental Hygienists’ Association, the UMKC DentalHygienist’s Alumni Association, and the Kansas CityAssociation of Dental Research. Through participation in theseassociations, students can network with and become familiarwith the professional opportunities and activities of area dentalhealth professionals.

Scholarships and AwardsThere are various awards and honors available specifically fordental hygiene students.

During the last semester of the program, dental hygienestudents who have distinguished themselves are eligible to beselected from the graduating class to become members of

Sigma Phi Alpha, a national dental hygiene honor society.Students who receive this honor must have exhibitedoutstanding character and service during the professionalprogram.

The Greater Kansas City Dental Hygienists’ Associationsponsors a Community Service Award; the Missouri DentalHygienists’ Association sponsors the Outstanding DentalHygiene Graduate Award; and the UMKC Dental Hygienists’Alumni Association sponsors the Outstanding ClinicianAward. These awards are presented annually to graduatingseniors.

The Dr. James E. Herbertson Memorial Scholarship ispresented annually to a student who has excelled in the dentalhygiene program.

In addition to the University and federal financial aidopportunities, the Division of Dental Hygiene has numerousscholarship sources available to dental hygiene students.Students must meet financial and academic qualifications.Please contact the division director for more information.

Bachelor of Science in DentalHygieneThis basic preparation program is for the individual who wantsto enter the field of dental hygiene. The primary goals of thebasic preparation bachelor of science degree program in dentalhygiene are to prepare dental hygienists to performcompetently in private dental offices and to assumeresponsibilities in one or more of the following:

• Clinical and classroom teaching;• Community dental health program planning;• Institutionalized patient care;• Practice management;• Research.

Admission to the Basic PreparationProgramAdmission is on a selective basis and requires more thansimply meeting certain course or GPA requirements. Factorsconsidered in the selection process are the candidates’academic credentials, letters of evaluation, a personalinterview, motivation, and all other information submitted bythe candidates. Formal applications for admission to the dentalhygiene program must be submitted no later than Feb. 1 of theyear that the student desires admission. Classes formally begineach year at the end of August. Minimum requirements andcredentials for application are as follows:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or itsequivalent;

2. Satisfactory completion of approximately two academicyears or 60 semester hours of college (The 60 semesterhours must satisfy the general education requirements,which are specified later in this section. All generaleducation requirements must be completed prior toentrance into the dental hygiene program.);

3. Application to UMKC;4. Supplemental application for admission to the Division of

Dental Hygiene;5. High school transcripts;6. College transcripts of all college coursework;7. A cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5;8. A college science grade-point average of at least 2.5;9. Three evaluation and reference forms;

10. Personal interview with at least two members of theDental Hygiene Admissions Committee; interviews willbe scheduled after February;

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11. For international applicants, a satisfactory TOEFL score(at least 550 on the paper test or 213 on the computerbased version).

Notification of AdmissionApplications for admission are reviewed by the School ofDentistry Dental Hygiene Student Admissions Committee.After a decision is reached on an application, notification ofacceptance is made by mail. The applicant has 30 days fromthe date of the acceptance letter to make a requirednon-refundable $100 deposit. This deposit is applied toenrollment fees.

A certain number of applicants are placed on an alternateslist. In the event that a position becomes available, an applicantfrom this list is chosen to fill the vacancy. Alternates may beaccepted through the first week of the program.

General Education RequirementsProgram PrerequisitesCredits will be granted for courses taken at other institutionsthat are substantially equivalent to those offered at UMKC,provided a grade of C or above was received.

The following courses must be completed prior to enteringthe dental hygiene program:

HoursCommunication Skills 9

English Composition I and II 6Speech or Oral Argumentation 3

Mathematics 3College Algebra 3

Biological and Physical Science 12-17Chemistry 5-6Microbiology 3-5Anatomy and Physiology (can be 1 or 2 courses) 4-6

Social and Behavioral Sciences 9American History 3Sociology 3General Psychology 3

Humanities and Fine Arts 12Appreciation courses in arts, music,theater, philosophy, foreign language,culture or literature. These coursesmay be taken in any combination desired.

Electives 3-15Computer application course is recommended.

Total Semester Hours 48-65

CurriculumThe dental hygiene program begins in August of each year andcontinues for two academic years with a summer sessionbetween years. Part-time studies are available. For moreinformation, contact the program director.

First YearFall Semester HoursBMS 3065 Head and Neck Anatomy 2Dental Hygiene 3000 Dental Morphology

and Occlusion 2Dental Hygiene 3020 Dental Radiology 2Dental Hygiene 3080 Introduction to the

Practice of Dental Hygiene 4Dental Hygiene 3080L Pre-clinical

Dental Hygiene 2Dental Hygiene 3320 Oral Health Education 2LSPhysiology 3070 Oral Physiology 3

Fall Semester Total 17

Winter Semester HoursLSBiochemistry 3120

Biochemistry and Nutrition 3Dental Hygiene 3200 Histology and

Pathology 3Dental Hygiene 3220 Dental Biomaterials 2Dental Hygiene 3280C

Dental Hygiene Clinic I 3Dental Hygiene 3285 Seminar in

Dental Hygiene I 2Dental Hygiene 3260 Principles of Periodontics 3

Winter Semester Total 16

Second YearSummer Term HoursDental Hygiene 4020 Local Anesthesia 3Dental Hygiene 4060C

Dental Hygiene Clinic II 2Dental Hygiene 4065 Seminar in

Dental Hygiene II 1Dental Hygiene 3340

Principles of Public Health 2Summer Term Total 8Fall Semester HoursDental Hygiene 4080

Introduction to Research Design 2Dental Hygiene 4100 Pharmacology 3LSBiochemistry 3240 Applied Nutrition 3Dental Hygiene 4120C Dental

Hygiene Clinic III 4Dental Hygiene 4120 Seminar in

Dental Hygiene III 2Dental Hygiene 4220 Community OralDental Hygiene 4240

Ethics and Professional Practice 2Fall Semester Total 16Winter Semester HoursDental Hygiene 4210 Practice Management 2Dental Hygiene 4220 Community Oral

Health Practicum 2Dental Hygiene 4260 Senior Seminar 2Dental Hygiene 4260C

Dental Hygiene Clinic IV 4Electives (Select one)Dental Hygiene 4380 Research Practicum 2-4

Dental Hygiene 4340Community Dentistry Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4320Special Patient Care Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4350Perio Co-therapy Practicum 1-4Dental Hygiene 4660 Independent Study 1-4Dental Hygiene 4330 Oncology Practicum 1-4

Winter Semester Total 12-14Total Hours 68-72A minimum of 124 semester hours is required for a bachelor ofscience degree in dental hygiene.

The Division of Dental Hygiene reserves the privilege ofmaking changes and improvements in course sequence andcontent to assure the best dental hygiene education for itsstudents.

Related InformationExpenses (Basic Preparation)Approximate expenses for the basic preparation dental hygieneprogram are listed below. These do not include room andboard, expenses for personal items or educational fees.

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Instruments and supplies (Entire Program) $1,560Textbooks (Entire Program) $1,500Uniforms, lab coats, etc. (Entire Program) $ 150National, regional and state licensure fees $ 800Professional association fee $ 45

Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.An advance deposit of $100 is required on admission to

the program. This payment shall be credited to the student’seducational fee upon enrollment. The fee is non-refundableexcept by special order of the dean of the School of Dentistryand as approved by the director of admissions.

Financial AssistanceIn addition to the University’s financial aid services, theUMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association (UMKCDHAA) has established the Trudy Parker Scholarship Fund,the Noveta Brown Scholarship Fund and UMKC DHAAScholarships and Grants for dental hygiene students who are inneed of financial assistance and who qualify academically. Formore information, contact the division director.

Bachelor of Science in DentalHygieneDegree Completion ProgramThe primary goal of the bachelor of science degree program indental hygiene (degree completion) is to provide theopportunity for dental hygienists to develop expertise inclinical and classroom education, research, programadministration, community dental health program planning,expanded functions and institutionalized patient care.

Admission Degree Completion ProgramThis program is designed for students who have completedformal dental hygiene programs at other educationalinstitutions and desire to continue their education toward abaccalaureate degree.

Formal applications for admission to this program must besubmitted by Nov. 1 for the class beginning in August of eachyear. The program may be completed on a full- or part-timebasis. Basic requirements and credentials for admission:

1. Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program;2. Results and successful completion of the National Board

Examination for dental hygiene;3. High school transcripts;4. Complete college transcripts;5. Satisfactory academic average;6. Application for admission to UMKC;7. Supplemental application for admission to the Division of

Dental Hygiene8. Three reference forms (including one from the director of

the accredited dental hygiene program attended).

CurriculumAll students enrolled in the degree completion program mustcomplete the general education requirements of the Division ofDental Hygiene prior to completion of the baccalaureatedegree. Please refer to the general education requirementsstated under the description of the basic preparation programfor a listing of those courses. Courses that the student has notcompleted will be included in the individual program of studyfor that student.

An individual program of study will be developed for eachstudent depending on the number of college hours completedpreviously. The following courses are available through theDivision of Dental Hygiene:

HoursDental Hygiene 4020*

Local Anesthesia and Pain Control 2Dental Hygiene 4040*

Research and Instruction 1-2Dental Hygiene 4500*

Seminar in Health Care Issues 1-2Dental Hygiene 4620*

Principles of Dental Hygiene Education 3Dental Hygiene 4080*

Introduction to Research Design 2Dental Hygiene 4625*

Dental Hygiene Administration 3Dental Hygiene 4600* Advanced Clinic

Concepts and Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4640

Student Teaching and Conference I 2-4Dental Hygiene 4680 Dental Hygiene

Clinical Instruction I 2-4Dental Hygiene 4685 Dental Hygiene

Clinical Instruction II 2-4Dental Hygiene 4650 Student Teaching

and Conference II 2-4Dental Hygiene 4630 Practicum in

Dental Hygiene Administration 2-4Dental Hygiene 4635 Practicum in

Clinical Supervision 2-4Dental Hygiene 4380 Research Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4660 Independent Study 2-4Dental Hygiene 4340

Community Dentistry Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4350

Periodontics Co-Therapy Practicum 3Dental Hygiene 4330 Oncology Practicum 2-4Dental Hygiene 4320

Special Patient Care Practicum 3

* Required courses in the degree completion curriculum.The student must complete 30 credit hours in residence

and have a minimum of 124 semester hours for a baccalaureatedegree in dental hygiene. Electives may be taken in the Schoolof Dentistry, College of Arts and Sciences, School ofEducation or Henry W. Bloch School of Business and PublicAdministration. The particular choice of study will bedetermined by each student in consultation with the director ofthe degree completion program.

Academic StandardsAttendanceRegular attendance at all classes and clinical sessions isrequired during the professional program. The student isresponsible for familiarization with all classroom and clinicalrequirements and assignments.

Scholastic HonestyThe Division of Dental Hygiene assumes all students areenrolled to learn. Any cheating is contradictory to the purposesof students and this institution. Any dishonesty detected in acourse (including during examinations or in submittingplagiarized material) may result in an F grade in the course,and may be cause for dismissal or suspension from theDivision of Dental Hygiene.

Student Retention PolicyStudents enrolled in the Division of Dental Hygiene are boundby the Standards of Scholarship of the School of Dentistry.These were outlined previously under the Four-Year Doctor ofDental Surgery Program.

Repeated CoursesA dental hygiene student who wishes to repeat a course mustsubmit a course repeat form to the UMKC Registration Office

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no later than the end of the fourth week of the term if thatrepeat is to be included in GPA calculations. Students who arerepeating a course must have prior approval of the director ofthe Division of Dental Hygiene.

Advanced PlacementThe general examination offered by the College LevelExamination Program (CLEP) will not be acceptable fordegree credit. However, credit received through specific orsubject examinations will apply toward a bachelor of sciencedegree in dental hygiene. Although hours of credit may bereceived in natural sciences, it is preferred that an applicant tothe dental hygiene program complete the specific scienceprerequisites.

For further information regarding admission to either thebasic preparation or degree completion program in dentalhygiene, please contact the Division of Dental Hygiene at theaddress at the beginning of this section.

Dental Hygiene Courses3000 Dental Morphology and Occlusion (2). Study of the structuralformation of permanent and deciduous teeth. Includes detailed information oneach tooth as to crown and root anatomy and as to form and function.Occlusion and malocclusion are studied. Laboratory exercises are included.

3020 Dental Radiology (2). Lecture and clinical practice of dentalradiographic procedures. Topics included are radiation hygiene, taking anddeveloping radiographs, processing and mounting films, and radiographicinterpretation. Clinical experience is required throughout the remainingsemesters.

3080 Introduction to the Preventive Practice of Dental Hygiene (4). Thiscourse will introduce theories and rationales for basic clinical dental hygienecare (infection control, oral examination and fundamentals of instrumentation).Practical application of specific clinical skills will be introduced in theclassroom and accomplished in the clinical setting, DH3080L.

3080L Preclinical Dental Hygiene (2). Practical application of thefundamental concepts and principles of patient care discussed in DH3080.Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and techniques of instrumentationfor examination and dental hygiene treatment. After the student has masteredbasic skills, he/she will begin to provide direct dental hygiene services.

3160 General and Oral Histology (2). Microscopic study of normal tissuesand organs with special emphasis on oral tissues.

3200 Histology and Pathology (3). An introduction to microscopic study ofnormal tissues and organs with special emphasis on oral tissues and ageneralized study of pathologic conditions, degenerative process, inflammationand immunity. Oral pathological lesions, their identification, etiology andeffect on total health are emphasized.

3220 Dental Biomaterials (2). Designed to provide a sound knowledge basein the science and manipulation of dental biomaterials. Lectures and laboratorysessions will assist in providing the student the ability to make clinicaljudgements regarding the application and oral reactions to various dentalmaterials.

3260 Principles of Periodontics (3). A review of the structures of theperiodontium. Emphasis on the etiology and pathogenesis of diseases of theperiodontium. Includes systemic diseases, occlusion, immunology and localfactors are discussed as factors in periodontal disease. Therapeutic and surgicaltreatment of periodontal disease and the role of the hygienist in management isincluded.

3280C Dental Hygiene Clinic I (3). Students will further develop clinicalskills and techniques learned in DH 3080L and previous courses by providingservices to patients.

3285 Seminar in Dental Hygiene I (2). This course expands on theory andbackground presented in DH 3080. The focus of this course is continueddevelopment of problem-solving abilities as they relate to clinical judgementand the provision of dental hygiene care.

3320 Oral Health Education (2). The purpose of this course is to prepare thedental hygiene student to fulfill his/her role in oral health education and healthpromotion. The student will have the opportunity to apply course concepts inpatient care.

3340 Principles of Public Health (2). Principles of public health, health caredelivery systems, epidemiology and public health terminology are introduced.Students will investigate medical/dental sociological principles whichinfluence health care systems. Students will be able to discuss pertinent aspectsof current public health issues and relate them to their future roles as healthprofessionals.

4000 Periodontal Therapy (1). Building upon a foundation from 3260,therapeutic and surgical treatment of periodontal disease will be covered. Therole of the dental hygienist in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseasesare examined.

4020 Local Anesthesia and Pain Control (3). This course will integratecontent areas in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as they relate to theadministration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation.Classroom and weekly laboratory sessions are included for the student todevelop competency in the techniques of administering a local anesthetic andnitrous oxide inhalation sedation. Various mechanisms for pain control are alsocovered. Offered: Summer.

4040 Introduction to Research and Instruction (1-2). Introduction toresearch and instruction. The student will be introduced to the idea of scientificinquiry and the research process, in particular as it relates to oral healthcare.Students will evaluate the usefulness of various databases as well as conductproductive database literature searches. Instructional topics will focus oncurrent technologies such as: production of electronic presentations andhandout materials, exporting images for inclusion in print and electroniceducational presentation, and development of presentation skills to effectivelyconduct an educational session.

4060C Dental Hygiene Clinic II (2). Principles of preventive and periodontaltechniques will be stressed while building on previous skills and knowledge inthe dental hygiene process of care.

4065 Seminar in Dental Hygiene II (1). This course is offered in conjunctionwith Dental Hygiene Clinic II and is part of the clinical education continuum.Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced skills, principles and methodsof periodontal therapy and continued problem-solving in the clinical setting.

4080 Introduction to Research Design (2). Basic principles and concepts ofresearch and the use of statistical methods in scientific inquiry are discussed.Skills in writing research protocol, surveying methods, and data collection willbe required.

4100 Pharmacology (3). Discussion of sources of drugs, methods of theiradministration, classification, dosage, therapeutic application and interactions.

4120 Seminar in Dental Hygiene III (2). In keeping with a normalizationconcept, this course will address general information and dental specifics toprepare the dental hygienists to treat people with physical, mentalsocial/emotional and selected medical conditions under the rubric“handicapped.” In addition, care of the healthy or frail adult will be included.

4120C Dental Hygiene Clinic III (4). Skills in preventive treatment planning,implementation and evaluation for patient care are to be perfected. Advancedpatient evaluation and clinical skills are further emphasized.

4160 Advanced Pathology for the Dental Hygienist (2). An elective courseoffered for dental hygiene students who have completed DH 416 General andOral Pathology. The course will emphasize microscopic and clinicalexaminations of oral pathology.

4180 Restorative Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist (2). This course isdesigned to provide the dental hygiene student with the preclinical skills andknowledge essential for the clinical performance of restorative dentistryexpanded duties. Primary course emphasis is focused on developingcompetency in the utilization of restorative materials in a laboratory setting.The development of techniques and methodologies for self-evaluation ofperformance will be emphasized.

4210 Practice Management (2). Current relevant issues impacting dentalhygiene practice are discussed. Dental practice economics, communicatingand management are included.

4220 Community Oral Health Field Experiences (2). The student will applythe principles of public health presented in DH3340 to community fieldexperiences. The service learning format will allow students the opportunity toassess a target population, as well as plan, implement and evaluate appropriateprograms. Students will also apply the theories and skills of communicationand education while preparing and presenting oral health education programsfor various population groups. Semester Offered: Fall & Winter

4230 Principles of Public Health (2). Principles of public health, health caredelivery systems, epidemiology and public health terminology are introduced.Students will investigate medical/dental sociological principles whichinfluence health care systems. Students will be able to discuss pertinent aspectsof current public health issues and relate them to their future roles as healthprofessionals.

4240 Ethics in Professional Practice (1). Study of ethics and ethical issuerelated to the practice of dental hygiene. Includes application of ethicalprinciples to real-life situations.

4260 Senior Seminar (2). Problems and strategies in preparing for the clinicalpractice of dental hygiene are discussed in this course.

4260C Dental Hygiene Clinic IV (4). The student will have an opportunity ofreaching final competency in all clinical skills. Emphasis will be placed on

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peer evaluation, decision-making, problem solving, team development andproviding comprehensive dental hygiene services.

4300 Restorative Dentistry Practicum (2). Students are assigned to fourthyear dental students within their clinical team to provide those clinicalexpanded functions that are within the Missouri Dental Practice Act. Servicesto be provided include but are not limited to: carving, finishing and polishingamalgam restorations, placing the matrix and wedge, placing and removing therubber dam, etc.

4320 Special Patient Care Practicum (2-4). Through outside agencyaffiliation, students will have the opportunity of applying the course contentfrom Principles of Public Health, Dental Health Education andDHE-Practicum. Sites for participation include hospitals, nursing homes, andresidential and day activity centers for developmentally disabled.

4330 Introduction to Oncology and Practicum (2-4). Field experiencedesigned to provide the student with personal observation of oncology patientsundergoing therapy; chemotherapy for various cancers and surgical treatmentand/or radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. A limited opportunity willbe provided to assist in treatment planning for oral/dental needs, oral hygieneeducation, and observation of a head and neck cancer surgery. Laboratoryexperience will include construction of custom fluoride carriers, demonstrationof oral hygiene products and an overview of hospital administration,procedures and in-patient charts, basic oncologic principles and thepsychological ramifications of cancer, therapy and rehabilitation.

4340 Community Dentistry Practicum (2-4). With the assistance of thefaculty, the student will select a target population within a community forwhich a dental health program is needed. Through on-site activities, in a ruralcommunity or a target population within a community, the student will identifyleaders, access needs, and formulate and submit a dental health plan for thetarget population.

4350 Periodontal Therapy Practicum (1-4). This course is designed for thedental hygiene student who desires increased experience with periodontalskills. The course involves practical experience in the graduate periodonticsclinic working with a periodontology resident. Two clinic sessions per week;one seminar scheduled weekly.

4360 Practice Management Practicum (3).

4380 Research Practicum (2-4). This course provides an opportunity to applythe content in the previous course Introduction to Research Design. Theprotocol identified may be a basic science, clinical or community dentalhygiene problem. The field experience may deal with a basic or applied,descriptive or explanatory research question.

4500 Seminar in Health Care Issues (1-2). This course focuses on healthcare issues and trends impacting the health care provider. Health care optionsand roles will be discussed.

4600 Advanced Clinic Concepts and Practicum (2-4). This course isdesigned for degree completion and graduate dental hygiene students and willexpand upon students’ basic knowledge and skills in the dental hygieneprocess of care. Current research on enamel sealants, non-surgical periodontaltherapy, infection control and fluoride therapy will be included.

4620 Principles in Dental Hygiene Education (3). Through individualizedinstruction, the student will have an introduction to educational concepts inpreparation for student teaching. Topics included are goals and objectives,learning strategies, testing and evaluation, curriculum and course design,micro-teaching and methods of evaluating teaching competency.

4625 Dental Hygiene Administration (2). This course is designed for thepost-certificate dental hygiene student. Major topic areas include accreditationof dental hygiene programs, the impact of National and State Boardexaminations on curriculum planning, selective admissions policies andprocedures, faculty evaluation, promotion and tenure and students’ rights.

4630 Practicum in Dental Hygiene Administration (2-4). Under thesupervision of the Director of Dental Hygiene, the student will gain actualexperiences in the daily administration of a dental hygiene program. Thestudent may contract for responsibilities such as admissions, budgetpreparations, course scheduling, report writing and student academiccounseling.

4635 Practicum in Clinical Supervision (2-4). Under the supervision andpermission of the Dental Hygiene Clinical Supervisor, the student will gainactual experience in the duties involved in coordinating the Clinical educationof a dental hygiene student. The student may contract for responsibilities suchas coordinating mock board examinations, maintaining student clinicalrecords, developing faculty and student clinical records, developing faculty andstudent clinic schedules and report writing.

4640 Student Teaching and Conference I (2-4). Actual experiences inpreparing and conducting classroom and clinical sessions under the supervisionof a supervising professor. Students will have an opportunity of applyingknowledge gained in DH 4620 Principles of Dental Hygiene Education.

4650 Student Teaching and Conference II (2-4). The student will continue todevelop teaching skills in laboratory and/or classroom areas as selected by thestudent under the direction of a supervising professor.

4660 Independent Study in Dental Hygiene (1-4). This course is designedfor the dental hygiene student who desires independent study of a particularproblem or area of interest in dental hygiene education. The student must haveprior approval of the Director of Dental Hygiene before enrolling in thiscourse. Offered: Fall, winter, summer.

4680 Dental Hygiene Clinical Instruction I (2-4). Students must completeDH 4640 prior to enrolling in this course. Continued development ofcompetency as a clinical instructor under the supervision of the dental hygienefaculty.

4685 Dental Hygiene Clinical Instruction II (1-4). A continuation of DH4680 Dental Hygiene Clinical Instruction I. Under the supervision of the dentalhygiene faculty, students may continue to develop skills as a dental hygieneclinical instructor.

4750 Geriatric Oral Health Promotion and Education (1-5). This course isdesigned to enhance knowledge, attitudes, behavior and clinical care directedat geriatric oral health promotion and education. It is designed for dentalhygienists and other health care providers who work with the older adult.Teaching methods include seminar, self-instructional modules and acommunity-based practicum. Offered: Fall Semester

500 Seminar in Clinical Techniques and Methodologies (3).

501 Special Problems in Dental Hygiene (2).

Dental Hygiene-Graduate Courses500 Introduction to Educational Methodology (2-4). This course is designedto introduce the student to educational methodologies in higher education.Topics include are: learning and teaching strategies, lecture and courseobjective preparation, micro teaching, basic principles of testing, curriculumdevelopment and evaluation, instructor evaluation and instructionalpresentation.

510 Student Teaching and Conference I (2-4). Student teaching experiencein classroom areas as selected by the student under the direction of asupervising professor. The student develops behavioral course objectives, testand examination items, classroom presentations, and prepares studentevaluations in the selected classroom teaching areas. The student may selectteaching assignments in one of the developed externship student teachingprograms. Conferences will be held in conjunction with the course.

512 Student Teaching and Conference II (2-4). Student teaching experiencein classroom areas as selected by the student under the direction of asupervising instructor. The student develops behavioral course objectives, testand examination items, classroom presentations, and prepares studentevaluations in the selected classroom teaching areas. The student may select aclassroom teaching assignment in one of the developed externship studentteaching programs. Conferences will be held in conjunction with the course.

516 Special Issues in Higher Education for Health Professional (2-4). Thiscourse is designed to introduce the student to issues encountered in highereducation. Weekly classroom sessions will address subjects such as:grantsmanship, accreditation, promotion and tenure, faculty governance,outcomes assess, managed care, use of theory to guide practice, and case-basedlearning.

520 Independent Study in Hospital Dentistry (2-4). An introduction to therole of the dental hygienist in one or more clinical settings within the hospitalenvironment. The settings may include the operating room, surgical wards,pre- natal clinics, post-partum area, medical docent teams, medical clinics,specialty clinics and other areas of special interest. Specific studentexperiences are to be arranged in consultation with and under the direction ofthe hospital dental hygiene faculty member.

530 Clinical Instruction and Conference I (1-4). Student teachingexperience in clinical areas as selected by the student under the direction of asupervising professor. Seminars will be held in conjunction with the course.The student may select a clinical student teaching assignment in one of thedeveloped externship student teaching programs.

532 Clinical Instruction and Conference II (1-4). Student teaching inclinical areas as selected by the student under the direction of a supervisingprofessor. Seminars will be held in conjunction with the course. The studentmay select a clinical student teaching assignment in one of the developedexternship student teaching programs.

550 Soc and Affective Interv for Students with Emotional Disorders (3). Inthis course, the student will be encouraged to reflect critically on methods ofcombining academic and social/affective curricular goals for children andyouth with emotional disorders. It is expected that students will begin todevelop the skills necessary to implement a variety of teaching strategies andcurricula in relation to their effectiveness for meeting a child’s or youth’sneeds.

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553 Seminar in Advanced Clinical Techniques and Methodologies (2-4).This course will expand upon the graduate dental hygiene student’s basicknowledge and skills in the dental hygiene process of care. Current research onenamel sealants, non-surgical periodontal therapy, infection control, andfluoride therapy will be included.

560 Practicum in Clinical Supervision and Management (2-4). Practicalexperience in functioning as a Clinic Supervisor. Clinical managerial projectswill be assigned according to students’ interests and goals by agreementbetween student and instructor.

565 Advanced Special Patient Care Practicum I (1-4). Field experiencewith medically compromised patients under the instructor’s direction. Thestudent will have the opportunity to select specific content areas ofconcentration. Responsibilities will include treatment planning with the dentalteam, oral hygiene education and care, and necessary communication withmedical and dental teams. Development and implementation of a patient,professional or public oral/dental education project will be required.

566 Advanced Special Patient Care Practicum II (1-4). Field experiencewith medically compromised patients. Topics may be explored in hospitaladministration, community health centers and hospices and third partyreimbursement. The development of an education program in an institutionalsetting will be required related to the oral/dental care necessary for oncologypatients.

570 Administrative Practicum (1-4). Practical experience in administration.The student selects areas of responsibility based on their goals and interests inadministration. Possible areas of involvement are: recruitment, admissions,curriculum and course development, course scheduling, grant and reportwriting and student advising.

580 Special Topics in Dental Hygiene-Expanded Duties (3). Theoretical andclinical experience in expanded duties for the dental hygienist in the areas oflocal anesthesia and restorative dentistry.

590 Independent Study (1-4). Independent study of a particular topic or areaof interest to the student in dental hygiene/dentistry and/or higher education.

595 Writing in Science (1-2). This seminar course is designed to provideadvanced education students in the health professions the skills necessary towrite and communicate in science. Course activities and topics include:critical analysis of the literature, annotated bibliographies, structure andorganization of documents, style and usuage, drafting, revising and finishing.Participants will practice the craft of scientific writing not only as the writerbut also as the reader providing correction and reorganization whereappropriate. While this course examines many writing tasks, exerciseculminate with the development of a research protocol or scientific article.

599 Research and Thesis (1-6).

625 Program Evaluation for Education & Social Sciences (3). Programevaluation is an applied research area that focuses on providing summative andformative data about the progress of an organization or program. This doctoralseminar will focus on learning to identify the goals, objectives andassumptions inherent in a program, and on designing a methodology to assessprogress towards the goals. All students will develop a comprehensiveevaluation plan for a program of their choice.

899 Required Graduate Enrollment (1).

Dentistry Courses201 Introduction To Dentistry I (2) . Introduction to Dentistry I will includethe following major topics: 1) A brief overview of the history of dentistry; 2)An introduction to the structure and functioning of organized dentistry; 3) Anintroduction to the various types of dental practices and practice settings bothinstitutional and private. As a part of this course, students will meet andobserve specialists and general dentists in both private and institutionalsettings.

202 Dental Advocacy in the Community (1). Students will be introduced tothe basic principles of dental public health and the role of the dentist in thecommunity. Students will gain experience with the role of the dentist incommunity activities by preparing and delivering dental messages tocommunity groups. Offered: Winter Semester.

300 Basic Life Support (0.5). This course will teach students how torecognize sudden death in infants, children, and adults; how to institute 1 and 2person BLS; how to recognize obstructed airway; and how to clear an airway.

301 Introduction to Dentistry II (1) . Introduction to Dentistry II will covertwo areas: 1) An indepth look at the goals of dental treatment and how this isaccomplished for the patient through a carefully planned sequence of activities.Case studies and examples will be used to illustrate the treatment of bothtypical and unusual cases. 2) A parallel will be drawn between dental practiceas an application of the scientific method and dental research.

302 Dental Anatomy (1). The self-study course covers basic anatomy of thedentition and supporting structure.

303 Substance Abuse in Dental Practice (0.5). Concepts related to dealingwith the addicted patient, staff member, or colleague. Explores the signs andsymptoms of addition and the responsibilities of a dentist in treating andreferring those suffering abuse.

304 Clinical Rotation I (2). The student will rotate on assignment in theDepartments of Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, PediatricDentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral Diagnosis/ Oral Medicine.The Departmental Chairman will familiarize the student with the respectiveclinical discipline and afford the student clinical experience in the Department.

305 Operative Dentistry I Lecture (1). An introduction to the prevention andprinciples of the restorative treatment of dental caries.

305L Operative Dentistry I Laboratory (2) . Restorative proceduresdiscussed in Dent 305 are performed on laboratory manikins.

306 Introduction to Ethics and Professionalism (1). An introduction to basicconcepts in the analysis of ethics, morals and values. Systems of ethicalanalysis are introduced and explored using contemporary issues from medicineand dentistry. Students will explore their own ethical values and apply thisknowledge to issues in professional education.

310C Clinical Assisting (1). The student will first learn the principles andtechniques of chairside dental assisting with the aid of lectures,demonstrations, and visual aids. The student will then assist third and fourthyear students in the clinic.

311C Clinical Assisting II (1). A continuation of Dent 310C.

312 Dental Behavioral Science I (2). An introduction to the basic principlesof behavioral science as they relate to dentistry. Topics include basic principlesof human behavior, compliance and dental self-care behavior, fear and anxietybehavior, pain behavior and stress related to dental practice.

314C Introduction to Oral Diagnosis (3). A combined lecture/clinic coursein which the student will be introduced to the techniques of Oral Diagnosis andthe studies of patient history taking, patient examination, patient diagnostictechniques, radiographic techniques, and radiation hygiene. Personal oralhygiene and patient education will be stressed.

315C Preventive Periodontics I (2.5). Techniques of oral prophylaxis, patienteducation, and oral disease prevention are taught by means of seminars anddirect patient care. Emphasis is placed on the philosophy and practice ofpreventive dentistry. Offered: Fall.

316 Dental Morphology (3). This lecture/laboratory course introduces thestudent to dental terminology, then continues with the study of masticatorybiomechanics and occlusion. The students’ knowledge of dental morphologyand occlusion are then reinforced by having them construct wax models of thehuman succedaneous and permanent dentition.

317 Dental Occlusion (3). This lecture/laboratory series covers the judicioususe of gnathologic instruments in dental reconstruction and occlusal therapy.Provides an introduction to temporomandibular disorders with specialemphasis upon pathologies caused by the occlusion. The practical applicationof gnathologic instruments is demonstrated in the laboratory, followed byvarious occlusal treatments useful in the management of temporomandibulardisorders. Offered: Winter Semester.

318 Dental Biomaterials Lecture (1). An introduction to the study ofcommon dental materials and their manipulation as used in modern dentistry.

324 Introduction to Patient Care I (3). A study of the materials, techniquesand procedures used to recognize, diagnose and treat oral health problems.

324L Introduction to Patient Care I Laboratory (4) . A laboratory/clinicalcourse to provide experience using the materials techniques and proceduresnecessary to recognize, diagnose, and treat oral health problems.

328 Introduction to Dental Research Literature (1). A study of the scientificliterature of dentistry from the viewpoint of the reader. Topics include theidentification and evaluation of key components in the reading andunderstanding of dental research.

334 Introduction to Patient Care II (3) . A continuation of Introduction toPatient Care I.

334L Introduction to Patient Care II Laboratory (4) . A continuation ofIntroduction to Patient Care I Laboratory.

335 Applied Neuroscience (2). This course serves as an introduction tonervous system function and its relation to the practice pf dentistry. Primaryfocus is on synapses, with applications to the innervation of the oral cavity andpatient management. Appropriate content and principles from the basicsciences and neurology will be integrated into a unit readily applicable toclinical practice.

350 Introduction to the Histopathology of Oral Tissues (2.5). A comparisonof the microscopic anatomy of healthy and diseased oral tissues.

390 Dental Research Experience (1). This independent study course focusesupon experience gained in both an area of dental research as well as theprocess of research in working with an established dental researcher.

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400 Special Topics Seminar (2). This seminar course focuses upon topics thatare relevant to the broad scope of dentistry. Responsibility for the presentationof one or more approved topic areas is that of the student. Course grade isdependent upon quality of topic presentation.

401 Research in Dentistry (3). Research in Dentistry will be offered on anindependent study basis. Students will be paired with faculty mentors to worktogether on a research project.

404 Clinical Rotation II (2) . This course is a continuation of ClinicalRotation I with the student completing the assigned rotations. The student willperform the tasks assigned, prepare and submit a paper to the coordinator ofthe Six Year Program about the clinical discipline the student would like topursue in greater depth.

407 Pharmacology Lecture (2). A study of therapeutic drugs, their sources,classifications, actions, mechanisms of action, doses, methods ofadministration, disposition, therapeutic applications, adverse effects andantidotes.

410 Operative Dentistry II Lecture (1). A continuation of 305. Principles ofcavity preparation, materials and techniques are stressed.

410L Operative Dentistry II Laboratory (2) . A continuation of 305L.Restorative procedures are performed on laboratory manikins and extractedteeth.

411 Operative Dentistry III Lecture (1) . A continuation of Dent. 410.

412 Anesthesiology I Lecture (1). Infiltration and regional anesthesia;technique of injections; complications of local anesthesia; a brief overview ofconscious sedation.

414 Pathology I Lecture (4). The general etiology of disease; circulatory andmetabolic disorders; degenerative processes; inflammation; infection andimmunity; tumors; and organ system pathology.

415 Pathology II Lecture (3). A study of developmental defects,inflammatory diseases, and neoplasia of the oral region.

416 Complete Removable Prosthodontics I Lecture (1). A study of theedentulous patient, pre-extraction records, mouth preparation for dentures,impression making, jaw relations, the arrangement of teeth and processing.

416L Complete Removable Prosthodontics I Laboratory (2). Completedentures are constructed. Procedures used in the clinic are followed and amanikin serves as the patient.

417 Removable Partial Prosthodontics Lecture (3).

418 Microbiology (4). Principles of microbiology with special emphasis onthe relation of microorganisms to infection and defense against infection.

419 Periodontics I Lecture (2).

420 Periodontics I (2). A study of the etiology, diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases of the periodontium.

421 Periodontics II (1). A study of the treatment of the diseases of theperiodontium.

422 Fixed Prosthodontics I Lecture (1). Fundamental considerations of fixedbridge construction; diagnosis and treatment planning; tooth preparation;impression techniques; temporary coverage; construction of many types ofcrowns, including porcelain-veneered crowns; and associated laboratorytechniques.

422L Fixed Prosthodontics I Laboratory (2). The student develops skills(gains experience) in tooth preparation, impression taking, articulation, ponticdesign, waxing, casting, finishing, and assembling various fixed prosthesis.

423 Fixed Prosthodontics II Lecture (1). A continuation of Dent. 422.

423L Fixed Prosthodontics II Laboratory (2). A continuation of Dent. 422L.

424 Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine (2). Includes presentation of theprinciples of history taking and examination of the patient, the signs andsymptoms of diseases and the medical management of patients with illness.The dental management of patients with systemic disease is stressed.

425 Introduction to Oral Biology (2). This course will present an overview ofgeneral and periodontal microbiology, caries microbiology, immunology andbiochemistry with an emphasis on how concepts in these topics relate toclinical practice and diagnosis.

426 Oral Radiology Lecture (2). Radiation physics, radiation biology, qualityassurance, imaging principles, radiation hygiene, radiographic interpretationand techniques of intra-oral survey are presented.

427 Oral Diagnosis/Oral Medicine (2). A lecture course in which thepresentation of diagnostic techniques, diagnosis and management of painincluding temporomandibular joint disturbances, diagnosis of oral disease, anddiagnosis and management of oral disease is presented with emphasis on thecorrelation with the basic sciences. Dental treatment planning andprogramming based on an accurate and complete diagnosis will be presented.The student will receive an exposure to Forensic Odontology.

428C Second Year Recall Clinic (2). Clinical application of skills learned inoral prophylaxis and disease control. Students treat recall patients in the dentalclinic.

429 Dental Behavioral Science II (1). An in depth study of the processes ofeffective dentist-patient communication.

430C Preventive Periodontics II (3). Laboratory in root planning (rootdetoxification) and clinical experience in providing direct patient care in recalldiagnosis, patient education, prophylaxis, and monitoring recall programs.Offered: Winter.

431 Pediatric Dentistry I Lecture (1). The student is introduced totechniques used in treating the child patient; including examination, diagnosis,interpretation of intra-and extra-oral radiographs, treatment planning andpreventive dentistry.

433 Maxillofacial Prosthetics (1).

435 Endodontics I Lecture (1). An introductory course in endodonticsemphasizing pulpal biology, endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

435L Endodontics Laboratory (1).

436 Orthodontics: Growth and Development (1). The anatomic,anthropologic, embryologic, genetic and psychologic aspects of growth anddevelopment with special emphasis on the normal and abnormal developmentof craniofacial structures.

439 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (1).

440 Oral Surgery I (1). An introduction to the basic principles of oral surgery.

441C Introduction to Clinical Dentistry (2) . The student is introduced tocomprehensive dentistry by treating patients needing minimal dental treatment.

442 Endodontics II Lecture (1). A continuation of the study of endodonticsemphasizing non-surgical endodontics, surgical endodontics andpost-endodontic treatment.

442L Endodontics Laboratory (2). The preparation and filling of root canalsof extracted teeth in the laboratory setting.

444 Introduction to Patient Care III (2) . A continuation of Introduction toPatient Care II.

444L Introduction to Patient Care III Laboratory (2) . A continuation ofIntroduction to Patient Care II Laboratory.

454 Introduction to Patient Care IV (2). A continuation of Introduction toPatient Care III.

454L Introduction to Patient Care IV Laboratory (2) . A continuation ofIntroduction to Patient Care III Laboratory.

460C Review of Pre-Clinical Dentistry (2). A combination of lecture,selected readings and independent study designed to reinforce and integrateconcepts contained in the pre-clinical dental curriculum. The course will meetfor 3 hours each week for the first 7 weeks of the term, with an additional 11hours of independent computer-aided study required during this period.Offered: Summer Semester.

501C Intro to Comprehensive Patient Care (1-10). Students begin treatmentof a family of patients under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Summer 2002.

502 Grand Rounds I (1). Students listen to and critique reports of dentalprocedures and techniques made by fourth year students.

502C Endodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

503C Endodontics Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

503R Grand Rounds II (1). Continuation of DENT 502.

505 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Seminar (0.5). This seminar assiststhe student in integrating information presented in various courses andapplying that information to the unique needs of the individual patient.

506C Pediatric Clinical Dentistry I (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

507C Pediatric Clinical Dentistry II (1-2) . Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

509 Team Dental Practice Management II (1).

509C Comprehensive Patient Care I (4).

510 Operative Dentistry IV (1). Clinical application of the principles ofoperative dentistry. Correlation of the science areas with clinical practice.

510C Comprehensive Patient Care II (1-10).

511 Anesthesiology II Lecture (1).

511C Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

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512 Fixed Prosthodontics III Lecture (1). The student learns how and whento use gnathological instrumentation so that maximum operating time will besaved consistent with a high degree of occlusal accuracy of prescribed fixedprostheses.

512C Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

513 Fixed Prosthodontics IV (1).

514 Pathology III Lecture (1). Continued study of pathological conditions ofthe oral region with emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms.

515 Periodontics III (1). A continuation of 420 and 421 concerning theetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease.

516 Pediatric Dentistry II (1). Lectures on growth and development,guidance of occlusion, treatment of traumatic injuries, hospital procedures forthe exceptional child.

519 Advanced Dental Materials (0.5). This course is a review of dentalmaterials in general, an introduction of new materials and uses.

521 Oral Surgery II Lecture (1). The diagnosis and treatment planning offractures, cysts, neoplasms, and other problems in oral pathology of themandible and maxilla and associated anatomical structures.

521C Periodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

522 Oral Surgery Lecture III (1) . A continuation of Dent. 521.

522C Periodontics Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

523 Preventive Dentistry (1). Experience is provided in presenting preventivedentistry topics to school children of various grade levels in the community. Aterm paper on a preventive dentistry subject based upon current literature or atable clinic presented at the annual UMKC Dental Alumni meeting is required.

524 Principles of Medicine and Physical Diagnosis (2). Includespresentation of the principles of history-taking and examination of the patient,the signs and symptoms of diseases and the medical management of patientswith illness. The dental management of patients with systemic disease isstressed.

525 Psychiatric Aspects of Dentistry III Seminar (0.5). A seminar course inthe psychiatric aspects of the doctor/ patient relationship and psychiatricproblems in clinical dentistry. Students assigned in small groups.

526 Orthodontics I (1). A lecture course in preparing and analyzing the twobasic orthodontic records, study casts, and lateral cephalometricroentgenograms.

526C Preventive Dentistry Clinical (1). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

526L Orthodontics I Laboratory (2) . A laboratory course in preparing andanalyzing the two basic orthodontic records, study casts, and lateralcephalometric roentgenograms.

527 Therapeutics (2). Therapeutic use of drugs in dental practice.

530 Therapeutics II (0.5). Dental considerations in the treatment of patientsreceiving medications–the compromised host.

531 Complete Removable Prosthodontics II Lecture (1). Advancedprinciples of complete denture construction are stressed and emphasis on theirclinical application is included. Additional clinical approaches to the partialand completely edentulous patient are explored.

531C Oral Diagnosis Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

532C Oral Diagnosis Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

534 Advanced Predoctoral Prosthodontics (1). Students will learn thecoordinated application of advanced techniques and products used forcomplete, fixed and removable partial prosthodonitics. The course iscoordinated amalgamation of principals from these three discipline ofrestorative dentistry. Offered: Winter

535 Evaluation of Dental Research Literature (1).

537 Oral Oncology (0.5). A lecture course on oral oncology will deal with thebiologic aspects of cancer; the detection of oral cancer and the differentmodalities of treatment of cancer; the dental aspects both from surgicalreconstruction and prosthetic reconstruction following cancer surgery; andmanagement of the patient prior to, during, and following radiation therapy tothe head and neck and during chemotherapy for systemic cancer.

538 Orthodontics II (1). The importance of occlusion; etiology andclassification of malocclusion; types of appliances with a critical analysis ofeach and their use in treating different types of malocclusion. Special attentionis given to interceptive, preventive, and minor corrective procedures.

539 Space Management Techniques (1). Construction of primary orthodonticappliances as utilized in the general practice of dentistry to alleviate or preventsevere malocclusion.

541CR Operative Dentistry Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

542C Operative Dentistry Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

542L Periodontal Surgical Laboratory (1). The periodontal surgicallaboratory will consist of two 3 1/2 hour sessions during which each studentwill perform various periodontal surgical procedures on pig jaws. This is anelective course.

544 Fixed Prosthodontics IV Lecture (1). Continuation of the study of toothpreparation, bridge design and special techniques. Study includes ceramics indentistry, precision attachment partials, dowel crowns, restoring verticaldimensions and occlusal problems and the correction of same. Assignmentsare made in the current dental literature.

551CR Oral Surgery Clinical (2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

556 Radiographic Interpretation (0.5). This is a comprehensivemultidisciplinary course in radiologic interpretation of normal anatomy,anomalies, dental caries, periodontal disease, periapical pathology andinfections of the maxilla and mandible.

558C Treatment Planning I (1).

559 Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial Pain (1). Essential conceptual,clinical and technical information and skills necessary in the diagnosis andtreatment of Orofacial Pain States. Diagnostic protocols and radiographicprocedures and their integration as it relates to painful head and neckconditions are presented in depth. Differential diagnosis and special diagnostictechniques are also addressed. Behavioral factors associated with thedevelopment of chronic pain and complicating the management of pain statesare identified and discussed.

560C Clinical Management I (1-4).

561C Removable Prosthodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application ofthose principles taught in preceding terms.

562C Removable Prosthodontics Clinical II (1-2). Clinical application ofthose principles taught in preceding terms.

563CR Clinical Management II (1-5).

571C Clinical Technical Skills I (1-7). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

572C Clinical Technical Skills II (1-7). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

573C Clinical Technical Skills III (4) . Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

581C Practice Management I (1-6). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

582C Practice Management II (1-6). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

583C Practice Management III (3). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

585 Quality Assurance Seminars (0.5). The student will be instructed in theactual process of dental care delivery to patients, including how you canassess, improve and document the outcomes of your services over time. It isintended to be a hands-on experience using actual clinical charts and gatheringdata that will be actually used for quality improvement in the clinic.

591C Professional Development I (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

592C Professional Development II (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

593C Professional Development III (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

595 Introduction to Implant Dentistry (1) . To provide the undergraduatestudent with a solid background into the role of implant dentistry in theirprofession. Advances in technique and materials which are responsible forimproved predictability will be presented. Emphasis will be on patientselection, treatment planning and basic restorative techniques. The student willbe able to initiate uncomplicated dental implant procedures with thisinformation and will be prepared to enter into more advanced continuingeducation and graduate programs in this subject.

600 Review of Clinical Dentistry (1-2). A summative review of the basicareas of clinical dentistry.

601 Summer Clinic Participation II (2) .

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601C Endodontics Clinical (1-2). Clinical application of principles taught inpreceding terms.

602 Grand Rounds II (1). Students develop and present oral reports typicallygiven at professional meetings such as case presentations, research reports orpresentations of new techniques. These reports are then critiqued by facultyand students attending the presentation.

602C Endodontics Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

603 Grand Rounds III (1). A continuation of DENT 602.

603C Endodontics Clinical III (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

604 Grand Rounds IV (1). A continuation of DENT 603.

605 Review of Clinical Dentistry II (1-2). A review of foundation knowledgefor clinical dentistry.

606C Pediatric Dentistry Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

607C Pediatric Dentistry Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

608C Pediatric Dentistry Clinical III (1-2) . Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

609C Comprehensive Patient Care III (1-10).610 Anxiety and Pain Control in Dentistry (1). Techniques of selecting,administering and evaluating inhalation and intravenous sedation agents. Anintroduction to general anesthesia will also be included. Clinical experience ininhalation and intravenous sedation is highly desirable.

610C Comprehensive Patient Care IV (1-10).611C Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of principlestaught in preceding terms.

612C Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

613 Periodontal Treatment Planning (1).613C Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical III (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

614 Dentistry for the Special Patient (1-2). Special problems associated withdental care for handicapped, chronically ill, culturally variant, homebound,geriatric and institutionalized patients.

614C Comprehensive Patient Care V (1-10). A continuation ofComprehensive Patient Care IV.

617 Pediatric Dentistry Seminar (0.5).618 Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics (1). Legal aspects of dentistry toinclude dentist-patient and dentist-state relationships. Principles of ethics andthe Missouri State Dental Laws are also covered.

621C Periodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

622C Periodontics Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

623C Periodontics Clinical III (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

630 Practice Administration I (1). A consideration and evaluation of thevarious economic factors and managerial practices that affect the operationalaspects of the practice of dentistry.

631 Practice Administration II (1) . A continuation of Dent. 630.

631C Oral Diagnosis Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

632C Oral Diagnosis Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

633 Introduction to Dental Public Health (1). Discussion of contemporaryissues in community health and community oral health with emphasis onpreparing students for their roles as professional members of theircommunities.

633C Oral Diagnosis Clinical III (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

636C Oral Radiology Clinical (2). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms with emphasis on use of a variety of film holdingdevices. Radiographic quality assurance and darkroom maintenance will bereviewed during this course.

640 Hospital Dentistry Lecture (1). A study of administrative, professionaland treatment considerations affecting dental care in a hospital setting.

641CR Operative Dentistry Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application ofprinciples taught in preceding terms.

642C Operative Dentistry Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

643C Operative Dentistry Clinical III (1-2) . Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

650 Applied Ethics (0.5). Four or five case studies will be used duringseminars. Basic ethical principles from the D-306 course will be applied to thecase studies. Two of the cases will involve ethical issues, and one of the caseswill add community dentistry issues. Other cases will be used as generated orsuggested by each seminar group.

656 Basic Life Support (0.5).656C Orthodontic Clinical I (1) . The purpose of this course is to allow eachstudent to develop the skills, knowledge and values to diagnose potential oractual malocclusions and manage patient who need orthodontic intervention.Offered: Fall

657C Orthodontic Clinical II (0.5) . A continuation of Dent 656C.

660C Clinical Management III (1-10).661C Removable Prosthodontics Clinical I (1-2). Clinical application ofthose principles taught in preceding terms.

662C Removable Prosthodontics Clinical IV (1-2). Clinical application ofthose principles taught in preceding terms.

663 Clinical Dentistry for Adults II (12) .

663C Removable Prosthodontics Clinical III (1-2). Clinical application ofthose principles taught in preceding terms.

664CR Clinical Management IV (1-10).665CR Clinical Management V (1-10).667C Extramural Clinical Dentistry (1) . Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

669C TMCE Clinic (1).670 Enrichment Program Participation (12).671C Clinical Technical Skills IV (1-7). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

672C Clinical Technical Skills V (4). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

673C Clinical Technical Skills V (6).680 Dental Occlusion IV (0.5). To review and reinforce the more theoreticalinformation presented in the first year, give additional information and helpstudents to further apply this information. This course will require a minimumof six weeks plus one lab/clinical for each student. A lecture/discussion formatwill enable the students to more fully explore problems encountered in theclinic. Offered: Winter Semester.

681C Practice Management III (1-6). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

682C Practice Management IV (1-6). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

683C Practice Management V (1-6). Clinical application of those principlestaught in preceding terms.

690 Independent Study in Dentistry (1-6). This course provides students theopportunity to undertake independent study projects in specific areas ofdentistry. Prior consent of instructor required. Course may be repeated.

691C Professional Development IV (0.5-3). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

692C Professional Development V (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

693 Care of the Chronic Facial Pain Patient (2). Lecture, seminar and smallgroup discussion of the evaluation, examination, and management of thepatient with chronic facial pain. Discussion will include temporomandibulardisorders, headaches, and neurological disorders of the head and neck area.

693C Professional Development VI (1-2). Clinical application of thoseprinciples taught in preceding terms.

694 Dental Management of the Physically and Mentally Handicapped (2).Lecture, seminar and group discussions of the dental management of varioushandicapping conditions. Course will include the diagnosis, treatment andmanagement of dental problems in handicapped patients as well as a discussionof community services and facilities available to assist these patients.

695 Dental Practice and the Anxious Patient (2). The course will deal withthe following topics: the nature of anxiety, the ontogeny of dental anxiety,evaluation and differential diagnosis of dental phobia, referral andpsychological participation, dental management of the anxious patient.

696 Oral Diseases in the Geriatric Patient (2). A study of the problemsassociated with and the treatment of oral diseases in older persons.

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Dentistry Biological Sciences Courses700 Biomaterials Teaching (2). Through this course, students will acquireteaching experience in graduate and undergraduate biomaterials.

701 Engineering Principles of Dental Materials (2). The application ofengineering principles to a description and understanding of the structure andproperties of dental materials. Identification of engineering principles whichare appropriate in the examination of the function of dental materials. Basicinformation, as well as current materials research will be discussed.

704 Temporomandibular Disorders: Evaluation and Management (2).Lecture and seminar course on the temporomandibular disorders, evaluationand management in light of behavioral, biological and environmental factors.

706 Growth and Development I (1). A course designed to teach the generalprinciples of normal and abnormal physical, psychological and social growthand development of children and adolescents. The growth and development ofthe craniofacial structures is emphasized. The diagnosis of malocclusions isstressed. Consideration is given to possible approaches to their treatment.

707 Growth and Development II (1-2). A comprehensive study of thegenetical aspects of growth and development with special analysis of themolecular control of these processes by both intrinsic and epigenetic factors.Prerequisite: Growth and Development I.

708 Growth and Development III (1). A comprehensive study of the clinicalaspects of growth and development at various maturation levels during growthwith special analysis of the consequences of environmental modifications ofgenetic growth and development. Prerequisite: Growth and Development I.

710 Oral Biochemistry (2). Biochemistry of oral structures and the effect oforal diseases on these structures. This course may not be used to satisfy CellBiology and Biophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistrydiscipline-specific requirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

711 Biochemical Endocrinology (2). An advanced study of the chemistry,metabolism, and mechanisms of hormone actions on molecular processes.Each hormone will be studied with respect to its site of origin, chemicalproperties, metabolism, disease entities, and mechanism of action onmolecular processes. Prerequisite: BISC 710. This course may not be used tosatisfy Cell Biology and Biophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistrydiscipline-specific requirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.Prerequisite(s): LSBIOC 710.

730 Oral Microbiology (2). The course will focus on rapidly developing areasof oral microbiology especially the etiology, prevention and treatment of oraldisease. Topics will be selected by the instructor to reflect recent advances inresearch and to provide a critical examination of the current literature. Twohours lecture per week. This course may not be used to satisfy Cell Biologyand Biophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistry discipline- specificrequirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

734 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology (3). Function of thecardiovascular and pulmonary systems at the cellular, tissue, and system levelswith particular emphasis on regulation, maintenance of homeostasis andintegration with other systems. Prerequisite: LSPHYS 316 or equivalent.

735 Advanced Immunology (2). This seminar course will focus on rapidlydeveloping areas of modern immunology relevant to the health professions.Topics will be selected by the instructor to reflect recent advances inimmunology and provide a critical examination of the current literature. Twohours lecture per week. This course may not be used to satisfy Cell Biologyand Biophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistry discipline-specificrequirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

739 Dental Biomaterials for the Dental Specialist (1). Discussion of basicbiomaterials principles and terminology including explanation of physical,mechanical and surface chemical properties, metallurgy, polymer chemistry,ceramics and composites. Clinical examples of how these principles apply toProsthodontics, Pedodontics and Orthodontics will be presented. Studentscannot take both this course and 742 for credit.

740 Oral Pathology I (2). A study of the clinical and histopathologic featuresof oral diseases, including inflammatory, degenerative, metabolic, andneoplastic diseases and developmental disturbances.

741 Oral Pathology II (2). A continuation of BISC 740.

742 Dental Biomaterials for the Restorative and General Dentist (2). Athorough discussion of basic biomaterials principles and how they apply to thepractice of general and restorative dentistry. Students cannot take both thiscourse and 739 for credit.

743 Advanced Seminar in Dental Biomaterials (1-2). The use and behaviorof dental biomaterials in Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, andRestorative Dentistry will be discussed in depth. Current basic and clinicalliterature related to these areas will be discussed and research information toimprove dental practice will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO SCI. 739 or 742and permission of instructor.

747 Research Instrumentation Used in Dental Biomaterials (2-4). Adiscussion and laboratory use of instrumentation employed in dentalbiomaterials research. Practical hands-on experience will include calibrationand use of specific research equipment including the Instron, metallurgicalmounting and polishing equipment, measuring microscope, metallograph, andcontact angle gonemeter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

749 Special Problems in Oral Pathology (1-2). The student will reviewsurgical cases and literature pertinent to those cases under the guidance offaculty members of the department.

750 Special Problems in Dental Biomaterials (2-4). The student will selector be assigned a special research problem including appropriate literaturereviews of a special topic in dental biomaterials. Emphasis will be placed onthe correlation between basic and clinical research. The design and conduct ofclinical research will be discussed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

751 Elements of the Scientific Method (1). Students enrolled in the Mastersof Science in Oral Biology program are required to attend this weekly seminarseries every semester. The course is offered during their matriculation in theprogram. Attendance is open to other students and faculty. Researchpresentations will cover a variety of biological, engineering and psychologicaldisciplines relevant to dental education and the dental profession.Presentations will be by faculty and students. Fall and Winter semesters. (Day,time and place to be determined).

752 Research Methods in Oral Biology (1-5). A continuation of BISC 751.

759 Special Problems in Pharmacology (2). Pharmacologic and therapeuticproblems of special interest in the practice of dentistry.

760 Physiology of Oral Hard Tissues (2). A study of the physiology of theoral hard tissues with emphasis on the mechanisms of the growth, remodeling,and healing of maxillomandibular bones and on the mechanism ofdentinogenesis. This course may not be used to satisfy Cell Biology andBiophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistry discipline-specificrequirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

780 Teaching of Dentistry (1-2). A consideration of the problems of teachingin dental schools. Each department of the School of Dentistry will report on itsteaching methods. The student will observe lectures and laboratory teaching ineach department.

781 Clinical Student Teaching I (1-2). This course is designed to give thestudent teaching experience in conducting and supervising predoctoralstudents in their clinical practice. Diagnosis and treatment planning in eachspecialty field will be emphasized.

782 Clinical Student Teaching II (1-2). A continuation of BISC 781.

783 Clinical Student Teaching III (1-2). A continuation of BISC. 782.

784 Clinical Student Teaching IV (1-2). A continuation of BISC. 783.

785 Clinical Student Teaching V (1-2). A continuation of BISC. 784

786 Clinical Student Teaching VI (1-2). A continuation of BISC. 785.

787 Clinical Student Teaching VII (1-2). This course is designed to give thestudent teaching experience in conducting and supervising predoctoralstudents in their clinical practice. Diagnosis and treatment planning in eachspecialty field will be emphasized.

788 Clinical Student Teaching VIII (1-2). A continuation of BISC. 787.

789 Current Research Topics: Biomedical,Clinical,& BehavioralScience (1). A lecture/seminar course in biomedical, clinical and behavioralscience research topics to be determined by participants and instructors. Topicsmay include descriptions of current and potential research projects. This coursemay be taken on a credit/noncredit (CR/NC) basis. However, for the student touse the course toward a graduate degree, a letter grade (A,B,C) must be earned.

790 Directed Research in Oral Biology (1-6). Student utilizes beginningresearch skills to design, conduct and report an individual research projectunder the direction of the faculty.

799 Research and Thesis (1-9). The satisfactory completion of an originalresearch project. Results of the research and critical review of the pertinentliterature are incorporated into a thesis. Credit is awarded after the student’sthesis is successfully defended and accepted by the School of GraduateStudies.

801 Readings in Immunology (1-3). A detailed study of special topics inimmunology. Specific topics to be arranged with the instructor. This coursemay be repeated by doctoral students for a maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite: LS 435.

802 Immunopathology (2). A detailed study of selected topics inimmunopathology with emphasis on physicochemical barriers such ascutaneous and mucosal immune systems. Prerequisite: LS 435.

805 Molecular Biology of Oral Microflora (2-3). Lecture and discussion. Anoverview of the ecology of oral microbial flora and its role in oral health;bacterial virulence factors and pathogenesis; mechanisms of gene expression

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in oral bacteria; and the effect of recent advances in molecular biology on oraldiagnosis and treatment. Permission of Instructor Required for registration.The basic course will meet twice a week and be 2 credit hours. An optionaladditional credit can be earned by writing a research paper on a pertinent topicin Oral Molecular Microbiology.

806 Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease (1-2). A detailed study of oralmicrobiology with a particular emphasis on dental plaque formation andbacterial infection in dental caries. The role of bacterial genetics in thediagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases involving the oralmaxillofacial complex, bacteremia and endocarditis will also be discussed.Prerequisite: LS 4180.

830 Structural Charaterization of Dental Biomaterials (4). A detailed studyof the techniques commonly used to determine the composition and structureof dental biomaterials. Surface and near-surface characterization techniqueswill be emphasized. The student will be expected to complete laboratoryprojects on the scanning and transmission electron microscopies available inthe School of Dentistry. Two hours lecture and two to six hours laboratory perweek. Prerequisite: Biosc 701.


Endodontics Courses700 Principles of Endodontics I (1).

701 Principles of Endodontics II (1).

702 Principles of Endodontics III (1).

704 Clinical Endodontics I (6).

705 Clinical Endodontics II (6).

706 Clinical Endodontics III (6).

707 Clinical Endodontics IV (6).

708 Clinical Endodontics V (6).

720 Review of Endodontics (2).

752 Seminar in Endodontics I (1).

753 Seminar in Endodontics (1).

754 Seminar in Endodontics III (1).

755 Seminar in Endodontics IV (1).



General Practice Courses710 Principles of Pedodontics for General Practice (2). A lecture coursepresenting the basic concepts of diagnosis and treatment of the child in ageneral dental practice.

716 Special Problems in General Practice Dentistry I (1-6). Coursesdesigned to provide the student with opportunities to work with consultantsand specialists on the faculty of the dental school on cases which require theattention of a specialist.

717 Special Problems in General Practice Dentistry II (1-6). A continuationof GNPR. 716.

718 Special Problems in General Practice Dentistry III (1-6). Acontinuation of GNPR 717.

721 General Practice Clinic I (1-10).

722 General Practice Clinic II (1-10).

723 General Practice Clinic III (1-10).

724 Hospital Residency in General Practice IV (2).

725 Hospital Residency in General Practice V (4).

726 Hospital Residency in General Practice VI (4).

727 General Practice Clinical Pedodontics (1). Clinical training in treatingnormal and handicapped children at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Trainingincludes providing treatment under general anesthesia at the hospital.

728 Dental Implantology (1). The course is designed to include the followingtopics: history of implantology, implant materials and designs, fibro- osseousand osseo-integration theories, bioinert and bioactive retention, indication andcase selection, technique methodology, anatomical considerations and reasonsfor failure, prosthetic considerations using several systems and necessaryradiographic aids, surgical stent and laboratory with simulated insertion of animplant.

729 Oral Endosteal Implantology II (2). A continuation of GNPR. 728.

730 Introduction to Periodontology (1-2). This course is designed tointroduce graduate students who are not enrolled in the periodontics programto various current philosophies and clinical applications of Periodontics

including etiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis and various treatment modalities incurrent use.

731 Principles of Minor Tooth Movement (2). This lecture and laboratorycourse gives the non-orthodontic student an introduction to craniofacial growthand development physiology of the stomatognathic system, to etiology,incidence, recognition and unfavorable sequelae of malocclusion, and to thefabrication of removable and fixed- banded appliances necessary for thecorrection of minor irregularities.

732 Intravenous and Inhalation Sedation (2). A comprehensive study ofnitrous oxide and valium sedation combining lectures and clinical problems.

740 Interdisciplinary Seminar I (1). The integration of common areas ofconcern in the clinical disciplines of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics as theyrelate to patient cases. Cases are presented that present problems in at least twoclinical disciplines in the areas of Diagnosis, Treatment Programming orTherapy. The current literature is reviewed and the case discussed.

741 Interdisciplinary Seminar II (1) . A continuation of GNPR 740.

742 Interdisciplinary Seminar III (1) . A continuation of GNPR 741.

743 Interdisciplinary Seminar IV (1) . A continuation of GNPR 742.

799 Research and Thesis (1-6). The satisfactory completion of an originalresearch project. Results of the research and critical review of the pertinentliterature are incorporated into a thesis.


Oral Biology Courses699 Dissertation Research (1-12). Ph.D. dissertation research.

700 Embryonic Development of the Face and Oral Cavity (2). The coursepresents an in-depth review of the embryonic development of the face, ears,tongue, mandible, maxilla, and teeth and their associated tissues. In addition,the histology of bone and cartilage, both formative and mature, will bediscussed at light and electron microscopic levels. Offered: On Demand.


Oral Diagnosis and Medicine Courses700 Advanced Oral Diagnosis-Oral Medicine (2). Principles of physicaldiagnosis and internal medicine are taught and related to dentistry. Dentalmanagement of the medically compromised patient is stressed.

701 Oral Diagnosis-Oral Medicine II (2). Principles of oral diagnosis andtreatment will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on the correlation of thediagnosis with the treatment of oral pathologic conditions and the relationshipof the pathologic process to the basic sciences.

702 Advanced Oral Diagnosis/Oral Medicine III (2). A continuation of ORDM 701.

704 Oral Medicine Residency I (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.

705 Oral Medicine Residency II (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.

706 Oral Medicine Residency III (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.

707 Oral Medicine Residency IV (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.

708 Oral Medicine Residency V (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.

709 Oral Medicine Residency VI (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralmedicine.


Oral Radiology Courses700 Principles of Oral Radiology I (1). Advanced technique andinterpretation of intraoral and extraoral radiographs.

701 Principles of Oral Radiology II (1). A continuation of ORAD. 700.

704 Oral Radiology Residency I (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

705 Oral Radiology Residency II (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

706 Oral Radiology Residency III (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

707 Oral Radiology Residency IV (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

708 Oral Radiology Residency V (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

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709 Oral Radiology Residency VI (1-5). Clinical and didactic study of oralradiology.

716 Special Problems Oral Radiology I (1). Assigned technical problems inoral radiology.

717 Special Problems in Oral Radiology II (1). A continuation of ORAD.716.

718 Special Problems in Oral Radiology III (1). A continuation of ORAD.717.

720 Advanced Radiographic Anatomy (1). Correlation between normalanatomic structures of the head and neck region and the radiographicappearance of these structures on intraoral, panoramic, skull and conventionaltomographic projections.

721 Advanced Radiographic Interpretation (2). Radiographic interpretationof normal and pathologic processes of the oral and maxillofacial region.Developmental, degenerative, inflammatory, neoplastic, and metabolicconditions of the oral and maxillofacial complex are covered, includingconditions involving the temporomandibular joint and paranasal sinuses.

722 Radiation Physics (2). Basic principles of radiation physics in relation tomedical and dental diagnostic radiology are presented. Topics such as thenature of radiation, x-rays and their production, interaction of x-rays withmatter, measurement of x-rays, x-ray film and intensifying screens, and imagecharacteristics are presented.

723 Radiation Biology (1-2). This course covers the basic principles ofradiation biology, as well as radiation safety and protection. Topics such astheories of radiation action, radiation chemistry, molecular, cellular and tissueeffects, early and late effects of radiation, effects of radiation therapy on theoral cavity, and concepts of radiation protection and risk assessment arepresented. Satisfactory completion of a project in the area of radiation biologyis required for the additional credit hour.

724 Advanced Imaging Modalities (1). This course will cover basicprinciples and interpretation of advanced imaging modalities, such ascomputed tomography, digital radiography, magnetic resonance imaging,nuclear medicine and ultrasound. Applications of these imaging modalities todentistry will be addressed. Prerequisite: OR RAD 722.

728 Medical Radiology and Therapeutics (1). Principles of medical x-raytechniques and therapeutic measures of interest to the radiologist.

752 Seminar Oral Radiology I (1). Discussion of the literature pertaining tooral radiology.

753 Seminar in Oral Radiology II (1). Continuation of ORAD. 752.

754 Seminar in Oral Radiology III (1). A continuation of ORAD. 753.

Oral Surgery Courses700 Principles of Oral Surgery I (1). A conference on diagnosis, treatmentplanning, surgical technique.

701 Principles of Oral Surgery II (1). A continuation of ORSG. 700.

702 Principles of Oral Surgery III (1) . A continuation of ORSG. 701.

703 Principles of Oral Surgery IV (1). A continuation of ORSG 702.

704 Clinical Oral Surgery I (3). The clinical application of the principles ofdiagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical techniques.

705 Clinical Oral Surgery II (3) . A continuation of ORSG. 704.

706 Clinical Oral Surgery III (3) . A continuation of ORSG. 705.

707 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon I (1). Basicphysical diagnosis and review of systems as it relates to the practice of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery.

708 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon II (1).Advanced physical diagnosis and review of systems as it relates to the practiceof Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

709 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon III (1). Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery and the medically compromised patient.

710 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon IV (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 709.

711 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon V (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 710.

712 Physical Diagnosis for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon VI (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 711.

713 Advanced Physical Diagnosis for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon I (1).Advanced physical diagnosis and review of systems as it relates to the practiceof Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

714 Advanced Physical Diagnosis for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon II (1).A continuation of ORSG 713.

715 Advanced Physical Diagnosis for Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonIII (1) . A continuation of ORSG 714.

716 Special Problems in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I (1).

717 Special Problems in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II (1).

718 Special Problems in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery III (1).

719 Special Problems - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery IV (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 718.

720 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency I (1). Two calendar years of hospitalresidency in an affiliated teaching hospital. The residency provides additionaltraining in major oral surgery and didactic education in oral surgery andscience areas, including anesthesiology, diagnosis, pathology, and radiology.

721 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency II (1). A continuation of ORSG. 720.

722 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency III (1). A continuation of ORSG. 721.

723 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency IV (1). A continuation ORSG. 722.

724 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency V (1). A continuation of ORSG. 723.

725 Oral Surgery Hospital Residency VI (1). A continuation of ORSG. 724.

726 Tumor Surgery of the Head and Neck (2). A discussion of tumors of thehead and neck and the surgical treatment of these diseases.

727 Major Oral Surgery I (2) . A comprehensive study of major oral surgery.Lectures are correlated with surgical exercises which are performed in theanatomy laboratory.

728 Major Oral Surgery II (2) . A continuation of ORSG. 727.

729 General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology I (1). The pharmacologicalprinciples of the various anesthetic agents and allied medications.

730 General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology II (1). A continuation ofORSG. 729.

731 Clinical General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology I (2). The clinicalapplication of various anesthetic and pharmacological agents.

732 Clinical General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology II (2). Acontinuation of ORSG. 731.

733 Clinical General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology III (2). Acontinuation of ORSG. 732.

734 Clinical/Major General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology I (1). Theclinical/major surgical application of various anesthetic and pharmacologicalagents.

735 Clinical/Major General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology II (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 734.

736 Clinical/Major General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology III (1). Acontinuation of ORSG 735.

737 Pediatric General Anesthesiology and Pharmacology I (1). Thepharmacological principles of various anesthetic agents and allied medicationsin the pediatric patient.

740 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Independent Study (1-6). An advancedstudy and/or elective course in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery related field(s)which enhances the compulsory curriculum.

752 Seminar in Oral Surgery I (1). A discussion of current literature andresearch relating to oral surgery.

753 Seminar in Oral Surgery II (1). A continuation of ORSG. 752.

754 Seminar in Oral Surgery III (1) .

755 Seminar in Oral Surgery IV (1). A continuation of ORSG 754.


Orthodontics Courses700 Principles of Biomechanics (1). A lecture course on the fundamentals ofbiomechanics and the characteristics on an ideal occlusion.

700L Biomechanics Laboratory I (3). Laboratory exercises in the principlesof edgewise appliance fabrication.

701 Advanced Biomechanics (1). A lecture course on edgewise appliancemechanotherapy.

701L Biomechanics Laboratory II (3). Laboratory exercises in the design,fabrication and use of the edgewise appliance system.

703 Clinical Orientation (2). A series of workshops on policies, forms andprocedures for securing diagnostic records.

704 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics I (1-6). Orthodontic theory,treatment techniques and treatment of patients; includes current and historicalconcepts.

705 Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics II (1-6). A continuation ofORTH. 704.

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706 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics III (1-6). A continuation ofORTH. 705.

707 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics IV (1-6). A continuation ofORTH. 706.

708 Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics V (1-6). A continuation ofORTH. 707.

709 Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics VI (1-6). A continuation ofORTH 708

710 Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics VII (1-6). A continuation ofORTH. 709.

711 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics VIII (1-6). A continuationof ORTH. 710.

716 Special Problems in Orthodontics (1). A seminar on adjunctiveorthodontic procedures related to other dental disciplines.

717 Risk Management, Infection Control (1). A lecture and laboratorycourse on compliance with governmental and institutional regulations.

721 Analysis Diagnosis and Treatment Planning II (3). A continuation ofORTH. 720.

722 Analysis Diagnosis and Treatment Planning III (3). A continuation ofORTH. 721.

726 Cephalometric I (2). An introductory lecture and laboratory course in theprinciples of radiographic cephalometry and integrated cephalometric analysis.

727 Cephalometric II (2). An advanced lecture and laboratory course withemphasis on the use of a computer in cephalometric analysis.

729 Principles of Orthodontics (1). A survey course on orthodontics. Lectureand discussion.

731 Dentofacial Orthopedics (1). Lecture and discussion of the indications,fabrication and use of functional orthopedic appliances.

732 Gnathological Aspects of Orthodontics (1). A lecture and discussion onthe orthodontic implications of occlusal function and dysfunction.

735 Orthognathic-Orthodontic Surgery (1). A lecture and discussion courseon the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with facial deformities.

752 Orthodontic Literature I (1) . A seminar discussion of current andclassical journal articles related to orthodontics.

753 Orthodontic Literature II (1) . A continuation of ORTH. 752.

754 Orthodontic Literature III (1) . A continuation of ORTH. 753.

755 Orthodontic Literature IV (1) . A continuation of ORTH. 754.

756 Orthodontic Literature V (1) . A continuation of ORTH 755.

757 Orthodontic Literature VI (1) . A continuation of ORTH. 756.

760 Treatment Planning Conference (1). A seminar in which studentspresent pre-treatment cases for discussion of the diagnosis and treatment plans.

761 Treatment Progress Conference (1). A seminar in which studentspresent mid-treatment cases for review and discussion.

762 Post-Treatment Analysis (1). A seminar on comprehensive evaluation offinished cases.

764 Senior Workshop (1). A lecture, discussion and laboratory course anorthodontic practice management and preparation for the American Board ofOrthodontics Examination.

Pedodontics Courses761 Grand Rounds Seminar II (1). A continuation of PEDO. 760.

762 Grand Rounds Seminar III (1). A continuation of PEDO. 761.



Pediatric Dentistry Courses700 Principles of Pediatric Dentistry I (1-3). Lecture and discussion of theprinciples of children’s dentistry. The subject matter consists of the preventionof disease, child cooperation, diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment andpost-treatment procedures.

701 Principles of Pediatric Dentistry II (1). A continuation of PEDS 700.

702 Principles of Pediatric Dentistry III (1-2). A continuation of Peds 701.

710 Pediatric Pharmacology (2). This course presents pharmacologicprinciples and their therapeutic application for the child patient. Cliniciansfrom the teaching hospital supplement the didactic material.

720 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency I (1). (1). The clinical activitiesof the program are conducted at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Students spend 24months (6 semesters) as residents in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Patient care is provided both in the outpatient clinic and to hospital inpatients.Rotations in anesthesia, pediatrics, and the emergency room are included in theresidency. Residents participate on several multidisciplinary teams at thehospital including the Cleft Palate Team, Crainiofacial Anomalies Team,Hemophilia Team, Cancer Care Team, Sickle Cell Anemia Team, and theNewborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic.

721 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency II (1). A continuation of PEDS720.

722 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency III (1). A continuation of PEDS721.

723 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency IV (1). A continuation of Peds722.

724 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency V (1). A continuation of Peds723.

725 Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Residency VI (1). A continuation of Peds724.

728 Cleft Palate Problems-Team Approach (1). (1). Presentations by themembers of the Cleft Palate Team at Children’s Mercy Hospital. The role ofgenetics, speech, audiology, ENT, oral surgery, plastic surgery, orthodontics,pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, social services, nutrition, and childpsychology in the rehabilitation of the cleft palate patient will be discussed.

729 Cleft Palate Conference I (1). (1). This is a diagnosis and treatmentplanning conference held one afternoon each month by the various disciplinesinvolved in the treatment of cleft palate patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

730 Cleft Palate Conference II (1). A continuation of PEDS 729.

752 Seminar in Pediatric Dentistry I (1). A discussion of current literatureand research in Pediatric Dentistry.

753 Seminar in Pediatric Dentistry II (1). A continuation of PEDS 752.

754 Seminar in Pediatric Dentistry III (1) . A continuation of PEDS 753.

760 Grand Rounds Seminar I (1). (1). The attending staff and guestclinicians present case reports of interesting and unusual problems in pediatricsto the house staff and rotating students at Children’s Mercy Hospital. This is aweekly conference.

Periodontics Courses700 Periodontic Residency I (1-2). Didactics, Seminars in Basic Periodonticswith Clinical Practice.

701 Periodontic Residency VII (1-2). Didactic and Seminar in Periodonticswith Clinical Practice.

702 Periodontic Residency VIII (1-2). Didactic and Seminar in Periodonticswith Clinical Practice.

704 Periodontic Residency II (1-6). Clinical Periodontics with RelatedDidactics and Seminar.

705 Periodontal Residency III (1-6). Clinical Periodontics with RelatedDidactics and Seminars.

706 Periodontics Residency III (1-6). A continuation of PERO. 705.

707 Periodontic Residency IV (1-6). Clinical Periodontics with RelatedDidactics and Seminar.

708 Periodontic Residency V (1-6). Clinical Periodontics with RelatedDidactics and Seminar.

709 Periodontic Residency VI (1-6). Clinical Periodontics with RelatedDidactics and Seminar.

716 Periodontic Residency IX (1). Didactic in Surgical Periodontics withClinical Practice.

717 Special Problems in Periodontics II (1). A continuation of PERO. 716.

718 Special Problems in Periodontics III (1). A continuation of PERO. 717.

720 General Anesthesia (1). A rotation to the Department of Anesthesiologyof K.C. Veterans Administration Medical Center. Students become familiarwith operating room procedures, medical emergencies, venipuncture, airwaymaintenance and pharmaco-physiology of sedative, analgesic and anestheticagents as well as drug interactions.

727 Introduction to Internal Medicine and Diagnosis I (1). A seminar oninternal medicine, physical diagnosis, laboratory medicine, dermatology andallergy. This course is designed to give the resident a broad knowledge of theabove.

728 Introduction to Internal Medicine and Diagnosis II (1). A continuationof PERO. 727.

729 Children’s Periodontics (2). Children’s periodontal disorders, etiology,diagnosis, and treatment. Emphasis is placed on preventive periodontics andon education of parents and children in oral physiotherapy.

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730 Biology of the Periodontium (1-2). Biology of the Periodontium coversthe embryology, histology, ultrastructure and biochemistry of stratifiedsquamous epithelium, fibrous connective tissue, bone and cementum. Thesefour tissues are studied in health and during inflammatory disease and healingof surgical wounds. Major emphasis is placed on immune system interactionswith bone and fibrous connective tissue components during inflammatoryperiodontal disease.

751 Seminar in Periodontics I (2). A discussion of the classic and pertinentperiodontal literature.

752 Seminar in Periodontics II (2). A continuation of PERO. 751.

753 Seminar in Periodontics III (2). A continuation of PERO. 752.

754 Seminar in Periodontics IV (2). A continuation of PERO. 753.

755 Seminar in Current Periodontal Literature/Treatment Planning V (2).A discussion of the current research and literature relating to periodontics andthe utilization of current knowledge to patient treatment planning.

756 Seminar in Current Periodontal Literature/Treatment PlanningVI (2) . A continuation of PERO. 755.

757 Seminar Current Periodontal Literature & Treatment PlanningVII (2) . A continuation of PERO. 756.

758 Seminar Current Periodontal Literature & Treatment PlanningVIII (2) . A continuation of PERO. 757.



Preventive Dentistry Courses700 Preventive Dentistry (2). Investigates the known factors affecting oraldisease. Major attention is given to a critical review of the current dentalliterature (epidemiological, clinical investigations, laboratory experiments), todetermine which are the most effective preventive and control measures forpatients.

705 Psychiatric Aspects of Dentistry (1). A seminar in the psychiatricaspects of the patient-dentist relationship.

710 Dental Public Health (2). Discussion and analysis of current research, ofgovernment policies and programs, and of trends in professional practice andeducation of significance in public health and dental public health.

711 Residency in Public Health I (1-9).

712 Residency in Public Health II (1-9).

713 Residency in Public Health III (1-9).


Prosthodontics Courses700A Principles of Removable Prosthodontics I (1). Lectures andconferences on complete dentures. The course is based upon the application ofrelated sciences to all aspects of complete prosthodontics.

700B Principles of Removable Partial Prosthodontics I (1). Lectures andconferences on removable partial prosthodontics.

700C Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics I (1). Lecture and discussion of theprinciples of tooth reduction, diagnostic fixed prosthodontic procedures fromthe biologic and physical aspects.

701A Principles of Removable Prosthodontics II (1). A continuation ofPROS. 700A.

701B Principles of Removable Partial Prosthodontics II (1). A continuationof PROS. 700B.

701C Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics II (1). A continuation of PROS.700C.

704 Clinical Prosthodontics I (1-9). The student is given clinical experiencein all aspects of prosthodontics. Emphasis is placed on varied types oftechniques.

705 Clinical Prosthodontics II (1-9). A continuation of PROS. 704.

706 Clinical Prosthodontics III (1-9). A continuation of PROS. 705.

707 Clinical Prosthodontics IV (1-9). A continuation of PROS. 706.

708 Clinical Prosthodontics V (1-9). A continuation of PROS. 707.

709 Clinical Prosthodontics VI (1-9). A continuation of PROS. 708.

716 Special Problems in Prosthodontics I (2). The treatment of patients withspecial health problems to include maxillofacial prosthesis, cleft palateprosthesis, etc. The patient’s history, diagnosis, and treatment will be preparedand illustrated as a case report. Offered in preparation for the Boardrequirements and practice.

717 Special Problems in Prosthodontics II (1). A continuation of PROS. 716.

718 Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics I (1-6). Diagnosis and Treatment ofpatients, including fabrication of various fixed and removable prosthodonticprostheses plus extra-oral prostheses illustrating the principles and techniquesof treatment for the Maxillofacial Prosthetic Specialty.

719 Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics II (1-6). Continuation of Pros 718.

720 Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics III (1-6) . Continuation of Pros 719.

721 Maxillofacial Prosthetic Seminar I (1). A discussion of current literatureand research related to Maxillofacial Prosthetics.

722 Maxillofacial Prosthetic Seminar II (1). Continuation of Pros 721.

723 Maxillofacial Prosthetic Seminar III (1). Continuation of Pros 722.

726 Maxillofacial Prosthesis (1). The principles of treating patients withcongenital or acquired deformities of the mouth and face.

727 Prosthetic and Restorative Materials (2). The science of the dentalmaterials used in prosthetic and restorative dentistry.

728 Clinical Prosthodontics VII (1-9). A continuation of PROS 709.

729 Clinical Prosthodontics VIII (1-9). A continuation of PROS 728.

730 Clinical Prosthodontics IX (1-9). A continuation of PROS 729.

752 Seminar in Prosthodontics I (1). A discussion of current literature andresearch pertaining to all aspects of prosthodontics.

753 Seminar in Prosthodontics II (1). A continuation of PROS. 752.



Research Methodology - Dentistry Courses700 Introduction to Research Methodology (2-3). A lecture/seminar formatwhich focuses on the critical analysis of scientific literature and on aconceptual understanding of statistical techniques and designs commonly usedin dental research. A final paper and presentation representing the criticalanalysis of a student selected segment of the dental literature is required.

701 Topics in Advanced Research Methodology (2-4). A lecture/seminarcourse on selected advanced research methodology topics which are to bedetermined in conjunction with participants. Such topics may includeadvanced experimental designs in the literature, etc. Prerequisite: Permissionof instructor.

702 Special Problems in Research Methodology (2-4). A student will workwith a faculty member on methodological aspects of a research proposal orproject. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

703 Thesis Writing (1). The methods of preparing, organizing, and presentingresearch findings according to the format of scientific writing.

704 Introduction to Biostatistics (2-3). A lecture/seminar course required forstudents pursuing a master’s degree. This course focuses on an in-depthcoverage of statistical designs commonly found in dental research, statisticaltechniques associated with these designs, their application to them via the useof a computer based statistical software analysis package, and the developmentand submission of a written research protocol. Prerequisite(s): RESM 700.

705A Design of Clinical Research Studies (2). Students enrolled in thiscourse will learn the elements of a good clinical research study. Additionally,students will develop a draft protocol for a clinical research project, estimatetime and budget needs for the project, and be sensitive to ethical issues in theconduct of clinical research.

705B Statistical Analysis for Clinical Research (2). Techniques foranalyzing complex clinical research designs are a major focus of this course.Students will also learn analytic techniques for estimating failure inbiomaterials as well as epidemiologic techniques.

705C Introduction to Statistical Software (2). Students enrolled in thiscourse obtain hands-on experience with comprehensive statistical analysisprograms, including SPSS and SAS. Students will learn to establish and verifydata files, generate program files, and develop strategies for documenting filesfor improved accountability and reproducibility.

Restorative Dentistry Courses700C Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics I (1).

701C Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics II (1).

726 Prosthetic and Restorative Materials (2). The science of the materialsused in prosthetic and restorative dentistry.



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