DENT 6022 - Volunteer Outreach Elective. This course will provide dental and dental hygiene students the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of the principles in delivering dental health care while providing needed dental services to a variety of patients at the Union Gospel Mission. (1.0-3.0 cr; S/N). Contact Dr. Paul Schulz for more information: schul095@umn.edu
DENT 6023 - Short Term Externships. This course will accommodate a dental student who seeks a short term externship to broaden their experience of oral health research, delivery of dental care or healthcare policies by exposure to different schools, hospitals or institutions in the United States or elsewhere in the world including participation in an approved international exchange program. (1.0-5.0 cr; S/N). Dr. Peter Berthold: berthold@umn.edu
DENT 6318 - Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Independent Study (Honors Oral Pathology). Students participate in independent projects in oral and maxillofacial pathology designed by the faculty and student. This elective covers primarily retrospective surgical pathology studies although active laboratory research may be possible. (1.0 cr, S/N) Dr. Michael Rohrer: rohre008@umn.edu
DENT 6480 - Introduction to CAD/CAM CEREC Restorations. Course emphasizes clinical aspect and delivery of CAD/CAM restorations to patients. (2.0 cr; S/N) Dr. Omar Zidan: zidano@umn.edu
DENT 6425 - Interprofessional Teamwork for Health Professionals. The purpose of this course is to offer interprofessional education for students in the School of Public Health, Medical School, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry and College of Pharmacy that provides an introductory experience in interprofessional teamwork concepts, effective communication, appropriate assertion and situational awareness. Limited # of lectures & small group working sessions. (0 Credits, S/N). Dr. Peter Berthold: berthold@umn.edu
DENT 6714 - Endodontic Topics for the General Dentist. The course consists of 8 to 10 lectures given over two semesters covering additional scientific and biologic basis for root canal therapy. (0.0 cr, S/N) Dr. Mike Baisden: baisd001@umn.edu.
DENT 6715 ¿ Advanced Endodontic Elective. Lectures cover current data relevant to methods and materials in endodontic dentistry. (0.0 cr, S/N) Dr. Mike Baisden: baisd001@umn.edu
DENT 6821 - New Trends in Operative Dentistry. Exposes undergraduate students to adhesive and aesthetic treatment options currently available to practitioners. Includes lectures and clinical activities. (1.0 cr; A-F only) Dr. Jorge Perdigão: perdi001@umn.edu
DENT 6480 - Introduction to CAD/CAM CEREC Restorations. Course emphasizes clinical aspect and delivery of CAD/CAM restorations to patients. (2.0 cr; S/N) Dr. Omar Zidan: zidano@umn.edu
DENT 6807 - Advanced Simulation Clinic Elective I. Exposes students to operative dental procedures and the advanced simulation clinic. Further develops psycho-motor skills so basic operative preparations can be performed according to specifications of DentSim software at an acceptable level. (0.5 cr, S/N) Dr. Judith Buchanan: buchanan@umn.edu
DENT 6916 - Advanced Simulation Clinic Elective II. Provides additional exposure to development of psycho-motor skills with emphasis on further operative procedures and crown preparations using DentSim software. (0.5 cr, S/N) Dr. Judith Buchanan: buchanan@umn.edu