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Advanced Prosthodontics

The program in advanced prosthodontics is a 24-month course of study designed to teach didactic and clinical skills leading to competency in the specialized practice of prosthodontics. The program provides a basic science foundation for clinical and technical skills, incorporating studies in physical diagnosis, anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacology and oral biology. Since proficiency in all elements of prosthodontics is required, equal emphasis is placed on fixed and removable prosthodontics. Periodontally compromised patients are frequently encountered, so the program is allied with the advanced program in periodontics and integrated patient care is stressed.

A research methodology course and a research project are required. Technical skills essential to prosthodontics are basic to specialty practice and this aspect is emphasized. Clinical experience in implant and didactic study in maxillofacial prosthetics are offered: students who want more experience in clinical care may devote more time to treating these patients. The program in advanced prosthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a special accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. The program also meets the requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

Required Advanced Prosthodontics Curriculum

Required coursesUnits
ADNT 701Research Methodologies in Dentistry2
ADNT 702Physical Diagnosis2
ADNT 703abcdSeminar: Combined Treatment Planning2-2-2-2
ADNT 704abOral Biology1-13 each
AMED 750abcPhysical Evaluation and Anesthesia2-2-1
ANAT 701Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy1
CBY 575aBiologic Basis of Oral-Facial Disease3
DMAT 701Advanced Biomaterials2
DPHR 701Advanced Pharmacology1
PTHL 601Seminar: Advanced Oral Pathology2
REST 701Orientation to Advanced Prosthodontics5
REST 702abcdSeminar: Treatment Planning2-2-2-2
REST 703abcdSeminar: Review of the Prosthodontic Literature: Fixed1-1-1-1
REST 704abcdSeminar: Review of the Prosthodontic Literature: Removable1-1-1-1
REST 705Advanced Fixed Prosthodontic Techniques1
REST 706Advanced Complete Denture Techniques1
REST 708abDental Ceramics, Color, Esthetics2-2
REST 709abSeminar: Removable Partial Dentures1-2
REST 710abImplant Dentistry1-1
REST 712Maxillofacial Prosthodontics2
REST 721abPrinciples of Occlusion2-2
REST 761abcdefClinic: Advanced Prosthodontics1-10 each
REST 781Clinic: Maxillofacial Prosthetics (Elective)1-8
REST 782abClinic: Implantology (Elective)1-10 each
REST 790Directed Research: Prosthodontics1-12

General Practice Residency

The general practice residency program is a 12-month, full-time residency program designed in conformance with the guidelines of the Council on Dental Education and the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program.

The program is conducted primarily at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, one of the nation's largest teaching hospitals. Training is also conducted at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and at the School of Dentistry. Under supervision of the faculties of the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, the resident rotates through oral surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, internal medicine, care for the handicapped and other disciplines. Approximately 60 percent of the resident's time is devoted to delivery of oral health care.

The program emphasizes the treatment of a wide range of oral health disorders, medical considerations related to dental care, the ability to treat medically compromised and handicapped patients and teaches how to provide dental care in a hospital environment. Residents receive a monthly stipend during their training program.

The program in general practice is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

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