Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Courses of Instruction
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
Operative Dentistry (OPER)
OPER 520 Preclinical Operative Dentistry (ISP) (3) Preparation for clinical work through study of fundamentals of cavity design and restoration of cavity preparations on extracted teeth mounted in a manikin.
OPER 521ab Preclinical Operative Dentistry I (1-3) Introduction to terminology, materials, and instruments used in operative dentistry; fundamentals of amalgam restoration; principles of cavity preparation; amalgam manipulation, condensation, and carving using extracted teeth.
OPER 522 Preclinical Operative Dentistry II (3) Fundamentals of cavity design; restoration of cavity preparations on extracted teeth mounted in the manikin.
OPER 561abcd Clinic: Operative Dentistry I (0-0-0-6) Clinical experience treating patients using all modalities of operative dentistry.
OPER 562ab Clinic: Operative Dentistry II (0-6) Clinical experience treating patients using all modalities of operative dentistry.
OPER 620 Conservative Cast Gold Restorations (2) Principles of cavity preparation, fabrication technique and finishing for conservative cast gold restorations; includes lab and clinic.
OPER 701ab Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry I (2-2, Fa) In-depth study of the biomechanics applied to cavity preparation according to material selection, bonding procedures, and protection of the pulp-dentin. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 702abL Advanced Dental Morphology for Esthetic Restorations (a: 3, Sm; b: 3, Fa) In-depth study of the dental morphology, dental optical properties, and laboratorial procedures for restorative replication of esthetical and morphological aspects found in the natural tooth. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 705L Dental Photography (1, Fa) Basic principles of dental photography and its use in clinical dentistry for shade selection, replication of dental esthetic components, and clinical case documentation. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 710abcdefh Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry II (1-1-1-1-1-1-1, FaSpSm) Advanced knowledge and scientific background of the principles of adhesion to dental structures and analysis of bonding effectiveness of different adhesive methods and bonding degradation. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 720abcdefh Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry III (1-1-1-1-1-1-1, FaSpSm) Advanced studies, technical, and scientific background of esthetic bonded direct restorations with in-depth analysis of mechanical, physical, and optical properties of resin composite restorations. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 730abcd Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry IV (1-1-1-1, FaSpSm) In-depth study, analysis, and treatment involved in the management of discolored and developmental defects of the teeth. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 740abc Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry V (2-2-2, FaSpSm) Cariology and proficiency of dental caries management using preventive methods and minimally invasive restorative techniques. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 750abc Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry VI (2-2-2, FaSpSm) Advanced studies of restorative techniques of severely damaged teeth, selection and use of different post systems, core build-up, and bonding to the root canal. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 760abcdefh Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry VII (1-1-1-1-1-1-1, FaSpSm) Proficiency in advanced esthetic indirect restorations for anterior and posterior teeth, including preparation designs, material selection, cementation and bonding procedures, and alternative resin-bonded fixed-partial dentures. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 765abcd Seminar: Advanced Operative Dentistry VIII (1-1-1-1, FaSpSm) Advanced studies of computer-generated restorations (CAD/CAM) and digital imaging in dentistry for anterior and posterior teeth. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 770abcdefhL Scientific Investigation in Operative Dentistry (1-3, max 14, FaSpSm) Enhancement of critical research thinking by development and experimentation of different scientific methodologies in operative dentistry, journal article writing and submission for publication. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 780abcdef Treatment Planning in Operative Dentistry (2-2-2-2-2-2, FaSpSm) Seminars led by students and invited guests to discuss, analyze and propose a treatment sequence for esthetic challenge clinical cases involving complex multidisciplinary treatment. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.
OPER 795abcdefhij Clinic: Advanced Operative Dentistry (1-3, max 14, FaSpSm) Advanced clinical and laboratorial treatment of patients in need of complex multidisciplinary treatment, with special emphasis on esthetic and bonded restorations. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Advanced Operative Dentistry Certificate students.