Doctor of Dental Surgery

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program covers 11 consecutive 14-week trimesters. The course of study maximizes the interrelationship of all basic sciences and clinical detail sciences required by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

USC’s reputation for excellent preparation of its graduates for private practice has been enhanced by curriculum changes that permit students to begin clinical experience in their first year. At the same time, opportunity and encouragement are given to those who might elect to pursue careers in teaching and research.

Admission

The School of Dentistry admits 130 students each year for the curriculum leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery. Admission to the school is granted through the Office of Admission and Student Affairs which receives and processes all applications, evaluates credentials and notifies applicants who qualify for entrance by forwarding letters of acceptance. Students are selected by the Committee on Admissions, composed of faculty and students, who base their decision on consideration of an applicant’s personal qualities, aptitude and superior scholarship necessary for the successful study and practice of dentistry. Admission information may be obtained by mail or in person. Address inquiries to: USC School of Dentistry,

Office of Admission and Student Affairs, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841, email: scdental@hsc.edu or access the school's web site at http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

Admission Requirements

Minimum entrance requirements include: (1) graduation from an accredited secondary school, with credit for at least 12 academic units, including three in English, three in one laboratory science course, two in one foreign language and two in college preparatory mathematics; (2) a minimum of 60 semester units, or the equivalent completed or in progress, at the time of application, in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada; (3) required courses, semester hours with laboratory required: eight units each – one year’s completed course – of general biology (zoology), inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physics; other courses: English composition (eight units or one year), philosophy, history or fine arts (eight units or one year); (4) it is strongly suggested that students take additional upper division courses. Biochemistry, human or comparative anatomy, embryology, histology, genetics, physiology, psychology, sociology and economics are examples of recommended courses; (5) all students who apply for admission to the School of Dentistry are required to take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), given under the auspices of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. This test is given in April and October at USC and at other schools throughout the United States. The Dental Aptitude Test must be taken no later than April of the year for which formal application is made.

To expedite the admissions process, it is recommended that the DAT be taken during a testing period before filing formal application through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted. Applicants should check with the Dental Admissions Office. Full information about the test is sent to all applicants upon request, or can be obtained from the Division of Educational Measurements, Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. No action can be taken on the application until DAT scores have been received.

(6) A personal interview at the School of Dentistry may be required of all applicants who appear qualified for consideration as determined by the Office of Admission and Student Affairs, although this interview may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates as determined by the Dental Admissions Committee; a manual dexterity test may be required as part of an interview process; (7) complete transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, including degree notations, must be on file in the Office of Admission and Student Affairs by the end of July prior to enrolling; (8) residency requirements: as a private institution, USC seeks a culturally and geographically diverse population. Therefore, out-of-state applicants are evaluated and selected based on the same criteria as California residents.

Application Procedure

(1) An application form should be obtained from the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) by writing: AADSAS, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20036 or access the online version at http://www.aads.jhu.edu or email:aadsas@aads.jhu.edu. (2) The AADSAS application form should be filled out and returned to AADSAS. USC requires that the application be received by AADSAS no later than March 1 of the year in which enrollment is anticipated. Early application and file completion is recommended for applicants desiring an off-site interview. Do not send the application form to USC directly. (3) All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable $55 application fee, which should be forwarded directly to USC. (4) Notification from the Office of Admission and Student Affairs will be sent, indicating that the application has been received from AADSAS. (5) Candidates who are being seriously considered for acceptance will be sent an invitation for an interview and will be required to submit additional information. No interview can be granted unless the file is complete, including DAT scores. The interview may be waived for exceptional candidates as determined by the admissions committee. (6) Notification of acceptance will be sent by the Office of Admission and Student Affairs sometime after December 1. (7) An initial tuition deposit fee of $300 is required from students by the deadline indicated in their acceptance letter to hold a place in the entering class. A second deposit fee of $200 is required by May 1. Applicants accepted after May 1 are required to pay a flat fee of $500 within 15 days from the date of their acceptance letter to hold a place in the entering class; applicants accepted after July 1 are required to pay a $500 deposit within five days. These fees are non-refundable but are applied to tuition upon enrollment. (8) Preregistration for the first year dental class is held before orientation; (9) all entering students are required to prepay $1,500 toward the initial tuition by July 15.

Orientation

Students who have been accepted into the predoctoral dental program and who have reserved their place in the class will receive information on orientation during the first two weeks in July.

Orientation takes place prior to the first week of classes. The purpose of the orientation program is to acquaint incoming students with the school, its policies, programs, faculty and facilities. Incoming students receive financial counseling and receive their initial equipment issue during this orientation period.

Eligibility for Degree

A student is eligible for the Doctor of Dental Surgery after successfully attaining the qualitative and quantitative level expected in the doctoral curriculum, specifically: has met the 2.0 GPA requirement for graduation; has no conditions existing at the termination of the final academic time unit that would qualify him or her for academic probation, clinical probation or academic disqualification; has no unreconciled marks of F, IW, ICW, N or NC; has demonstrated the personal characteristics expected of a professional; has fulfilled his or her financial obligations as well as all other obligations and requirements for graduation.

Curriculum

The curriculum leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree undergoes constant change to meet the challenges of modern dental practice. Course listings are current as of 1998-99 and are subject to change without notice by action of the School of Dentistry and the university.

Doctor of Dental Surgery Course Requirements

Required courses		Units
AMED 502	Emergency Medicine	2
AMED 521	Local Anesthesia	1
AMED 522	Pharmacosedation I	1
AMED 523	Pharmacosedation II	1
ANAT 521	Head and Neck Anatomy	3
ANAT 523	Head and Neck Dissection	1
CMDT 501ab	Introduction to Community Dentistry Programs	0-1
CMDT 502ab	Contemporary Dental Practice	2-2
CMDT 507abc	Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry	0-0-1
CMDT 601	Mobile Clinic	1
DBIO 501	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	2
DIAG 521	Principles of Oral Radiology	2
DIAG 522	Radiographic Techniques	1
DMAT 505	Dental Materials Update	1
DMAT 521ab	Dental Materials	2-2
DPHR 501	Pharmacology	3
ENDO 501	Clinical Endodontics	1
ENDO 502	Advanced Endodontics	1
ENDO 521	Preclinical Endodontics	3
ENDO 562abcd	Clinic: Concentrated Early Endodontics	0-0-0-1
ENDO 563ab	Clinic: Endodontic Therapy	0-2
FPRO 521	Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I	3
FPRO 522	Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics II	3
FPRO 561abcd	Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics I	0-0-0-3
FPRO 562ab	Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics II	0-3
GSPD 504	Dental Treatment of the Geriatric and Special Patient	2
GSPD 562abc	Clinic: Geriatric Dentistry	0-0-1
GSPD 563abc	Clinic: Special Patient Care	0-0-1
HBHV 501	Behavioral Skills in Dentistry	1
HBHV 502	Interactional Skills	1
HBHV 504	Patient Education and Management	1
HBHV 550	Communications in Clinical Dentistry	1
HBHV 561abcde	Clinic: Behavioral Dentistry	0-0-0-0-1
INDD 501	Applied Growth and Development	1
INTB 504	Human Craniofacial Development and Genetics	3
INTB 521	Basic and Medical Microbiology	3
INTP 503abc	Evaluation of Scientific Information in Clinical Practice	0-0-1
INTR 503	Preclinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	2
INTR 550ab	Introduction to Clinical Dentistry	0-1
INTR 551abcde	Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	0-0-0-0-1
INTR 553abcdef	Clinic: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	0-0-0-0-0-2
INTX 501abcdefh	Integrated Basic and Applied Science I	1-1-2-2-2-2-1
INTX 502abcdef	Integrated Basic and Applied Science II	1-1-2-3-1-2
MBIO 501	Immunology	2
OCCL 502	Occlusion	1
OCCL 521ab	Dental Morphology and Function	3-2
OCCL 522	Occlusion Laboratory	1
OMOD 501	Emergency Dental Treatment	1
OMOD 502	Chronic Orofacial Pain	2
OMOD 506	Infection Control	1
OMOD 551abcd	Clinic: Physical Evaluation	0-0-0-1
OMOD 562abcd	Clinic: Hospital Dentistry	0-0-0-1
OMOD 563abcdef	Clinic: Emergency Dental Treatment	0-0-0-0-0-1
OPER 521ab	Preclinical Operative Dentistry I	1-3
OPER 522	Preclinical Operative Dentistry II	3
OPER 561abcd	Clinic: Operative Dentistry I	0-0-0-6
OPER 562ab	Clinic: Operative Dentistry II	0-6
ORTH 501ab	Seminar: Orthodontics	0-1
ORTH 521	Preclinical Orthodontics	2
ORTH 561abcdef	Clinic: Orthodontic Therapy	0-0-0-0-0-2
PEDO 501	Clinical Pediatric Dentistry	1
PEDO 521	Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry	2
PEDO 551abc	Clinic: Dentistry for Children I	0-0-2
PEDO 561abc	Clinic: Dentistry for Children II	0-0-1
PERI 502	Periodontal Diseases and Elements of Therapeutic Judgment	2
PERI 504	Advanced Periodontics	1
PERI 521	Periodontal Surgery	2
PERI 550ab	Clinic: Introductory Periodontal Therapy	1-1
PERI 561abcd	Clinic: Periodontal Therapy I	0-0-0-1
PERI 562ab	Clinic: Periodontal Therapy II	0-2
PTHL 501	Oral Pathology	3
PTHL 504ab	Seminar: Oral Pathology	0-0
REST 501	Preclinical Operative and Fixed Prosthodontics (Conjoint)	2
REST 503ab	Clinical Restorative Dentistry	1-1
REST 504	Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	1
REST 521	Preclinical Operative/Fixed Prosthodontics Laboratory	3
REST 522	Esthetics in Dentistry	1
RPRO 502	Removable Complete Prosthodontics	1
RPRO 503ab	Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics and Implants	2-1
RPRO 510	Implant Dentistry	1
RPRO 513	Removable Partial Prosthodontics	1
RPRO 523ab	Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics and Implants Laboratory	1-1
RPRO 550	Removable Complete Prosthodontics Clinic I	1
RPRO 561abcd	Clinic: Removable Complete Prosthodontics I	0-0-0-2
RPRO 562ab	Clinic: Removable Complete Prosthodontics II	0-3
RPRO 571abcdef	Clinic: Removable Partial Prosthodontics	0-0-0-0-0-2
SURG 501	Oral Surgery	2
SURG 562abc	Clinic: Oral Surgery I	0-0-1
SURG 563abc	Clinic: Oral Surgery II	0-0-1
SURG 564abcd	Clinic: Hospital Oral Surgery	0-0-0-1

Four units of selective courses are required in addition to the above.

Advanced Placement Doctoral Dental Degree

The Advanced Placement D.D.S. program allows the outstanding student who has completed a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene to waive several courses in order to complete the doctoral dental degree in 150 units rather than the 185 units for the regular program.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the entrance requirements to the School of Dentistry, the following additional requirements must be met: (1) bachelor’s degree from the USC dental hygiene program completed within five years of the projected date of entry into the doctoral dental program; (2) a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) in the dental hygiene program and a minimum “C” grade in each of the courses waived; (3) two letters of recommendation from faculty in the dental hygiene program.

Degree Requirements

The student in the Advanced Placement D.D.S. program must complete all the D.D.S. required courses except for the following: AMED 502, 521, 522; ANAT 521; CMDT 501ab; DBIO 501; DIAG 521; GSPD 504; HBHV 501, 550; INTR 550ab; INTX 501a, 501b, 501f, 502a; OMOD 506; PERI 504, 562ab, 550ab.

The four-unit selective requirement will also be waived. INTX 502d may be waived by passing a comprehensive examination.

Six-Year Program

The School of Dentistry offers a six-year predental/dental program.

The main purposes of the Accelerated Dental Acceptance Program Track (ADAPT) are (1) to continue to attract high quality applicants to the USC School of Dentistry, (2) to encourage students interested in dentistry to take their predental education at USC, and (3) to offer an opportunity for quality students to complete their education at an outstanding private university. Only students who are completing their senior year in high school are eligible to apply.

Application Procedures

(1) Complete and submit the USC undergraduate admissions application by the priority deadline of December 15.

(2) Complete and submit the ADAPT application and essay to the USC School of Dentistry by February 1. (3) In addition, forward the following items directly to the School of Dentistry: (a) $55 application fee, (b) 2" x 2" passport-style photograph, (c) two letters of recommendation from high school science teachers, (d) copies of SAT scores and high school transcripts, and copy of acceptance letter from USC.

For additional information and an application, contact: USC School of Dentistry, Office of Admission and Student Affairs, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841, email: scdental@hsc.usc.edu or access the school's web site at http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

D.D.S./M.B.A.

In response to changes in dental care delivery systems and to the increasing complexity of dental care financing, the School of Dentistry offers an innovative program for individuals desiring knowledge in both dental science and business administration.

The D.D.S./M.B.A. dual degree program is a five-year program offered cooperatively by the School of Dentistry and the Marshall School of Business. Students must complete all requirements established by both schools for their respective degrees.

The program involves completion of the first year in the School of Dentistry, the second in the Marshall School of Business, and then completion of the balance of the slightly modified dentistry program. A total of 48 units must be completed in the Marshall School of Business.

First Year: required dentistry courses

Second Year: required M.B.A program courses

Third to Fifth Year: Completion of the remainder of required dentistry courses and graduate elective courses sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School to at least 48. The dentistry requirement of four units of selective courses will be met by Marshall School courses.

The program may be completed in five calendar years.

Admission Requirements

Students who have successfully completed one year in the School of Dentistry will be considered for admission to the Marshall School of Business. All requirements for admission to the regular M.B.A. program (grade point average, GMAT score, etc.) must be fulfilled by the dental student for admission to the Marshall School of Business.

The D.D.S. and the M.B.A. degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of their requirements by the School of Dentistry and the Marshall School of Business.

D.D.S./M.S. in Gerontology

The D.D.S./M.S. dual degree program extends over five years and is offered cooperatively by the School of Dentistry and the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. The program addresses the challenges facing oral health care providers as the number of older persons needing dental care increases. With the evolution of care toward patients who live longer lives, graduating dentists will be better prepared to provide service to the aging population in community settings and health care facilities.

The student spends the first year taking required D.D.S. courses in the Dental School. Gerontology course work will be introduced in the second year and continue through the fifth year.

Gerontology Requirements

The Master of Science in Gerontology requires 38 units of course and field work which includes the core content of the M.S. in Gerontology program. The following is an outline of requirements and electives:

Required courses		Units
GERO 475	Ethical Issues in Geriatric Health Care	4
GERO 519	Biological Processes and Aging	4
GERO 520	Life Span Developmental Psychology	4
GERO 530	Life Span Developmental Sociology	4
GERO 555	Integrating Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach	4
GERO 540	Social Policy and Aging	4
GERO 591z	Field Practicum	6
GERO 593	Research Methods	4

Elective courses - four units to be selected from the following list in consultation with the advisor:		Units
GERO 513	Stress, Health, and Aging	4
GERO 522	Counseling Older Adults and Their Families	4
GERO 545	Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Health Promotion	2
GERO 546	Health Assessment and Client Management for the Elderly	2
GERO 550	Administration and System Management in Programs for Older Adults	4
GERO 561	Education for the Older Adult	4

Dentistry Requirements

The D.D.S. requires 185 units of credit. The School of Dentistry will waive CMDT 501ab, CMDT 507abc, GSPD 562abc, HBHV 501, HBHV 504, INTP 503 and electives totaling 10 units from the required curriculum. In its place, students are required to take INTP 651 Experience in Dental Teaching (4), INTP 502ab Human Relations in Dental Practice (2-2), GSPD 610 Clinical Gerontology (1), GSPD 612 Special Patient Care Clinic (1).

Program Adaptation

The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology will waive 14 units of credit: GERO 510 Physiology of Development and Aging (4); GERO 589 Professional Issues in Gerontology (4); GERO 591z Field Practicum (2) and GERO electives (4). These requirements will be replaced by INTP 651 (4), INTP 502ab (2-2), GSPD 610 (1), GSPD 612 (1) and INTX 502e (1).

Admission Requirements

In addition to the entrance requirements to the School of Dentistry (listed on page 192), the following additional requirements must be met:

(1) Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both the Graduate School and the Dental School.

(2) Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any academic field.

(3) Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. in the last two years of undergraduate school and be competitive with the incoming class.

(4) Performance on the Graduate Record Exam to the satisfaction of Gerontology and competitive with the incoming class.

(5) Evidence of leadership and motivation.

(6) Completion of the M.S. in Gerontology application including a written statement regarding commitment to the field of geriatric dentistry, letters of reference, etc.

Dental Problem Based Learning Program

The Problem Based Learning Program has been designed to address the recommendations developed by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine in their report, “Dental Education at the Crossroads – Challenges and Change.” This program will present the identical set of curricular learning outcomes that were recently approved by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation. The Dental Problem Based Learning Program represents an alternative approach to the School of Dentistry curriculum rather than a new curriculum.

The objective of the Problem Based Learning Program is to educate a student who will be committed to lifelong, self-motivated learning, skilled in the techniques of problem solving in a clinical setting, well-prepared to deal with the future advances in dental therapy and dental care delivery, able to deal with the medical presentations of dental patients, effective in group learning/accomplishment environments and highly skilled in the delivery of dental health care of outstanding quality.

Admission Requirements

Minimum admission requirements are identical to those for the Doctor of Dental Surgery; refer to the Admission Requirements section under the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Curriculum

The problem based learning curriculum achieves the identical set of curricular learning outcomes found in the School of Dentistry curriculum. However, the methodology and course structure differ. For instance, greater emphasis is placed on clinical observation and the small group learning experience.

Periodic individual meetings held each trimester by PBL faculty members help to communicate each student’s progress. Peer feedback may also play an integral role in the PBL curriculum.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are identical to those for the Doctor of Dental Surgery; refer to the Graduation Requirements section under the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Problem Based Learning Curriculum

Required courses		Units
DPBL 501abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Structure I	3-3-3
DPBL 502abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Function I	8-8-8
DPBL 503abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Behavior I	2-2-2
DPBL 504abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Clinical Dentistry I	4-4-4
DPBL 511abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Structure II	2-2-2
DPBL 512abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Function II	5-5-5
DPBL 513abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Behavior II	3-3-2
DPBL 514abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Clinical Dentistry II	7-7-8
DPBL 521abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Structure III	1-1-1
DPBL 522abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Function III	1-1-1
DPBL 523abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Behavior III	1-1-1
DPBL 524abc	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Clinical Dentistry III	14-14-14
DPBL 531ab	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Structure IV	1-1
DPBL 532ab	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Function IV	1-1
DPBL 533ab	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Behavior IV	1-1
DPBL 534ab	Dental Problem Based Learning - Human Clinical Dentistry IV	13-13

International Student Program

This program is designed to teach qualified dentists from other countries the knowledge and skills available in the United States. Time necessary to complete the program depends upon the doctor’s ability; a minimum of two years is usually required. About eight months will be devoted to fundamental, technical and academic procedures. The remaining time is devoted to clinical training as necessary to achieve graduation qualifications. Graduation from the International Student Program leads to a D.D.S. degree but does not give automatic licensure to practice dentistry. However, graduates are eligible to take the State Board Dental Examinations in most of the United States. (A few states still require U.S. citizenship.)

Additional information may be requested from the USC School of Dentistry, Office of Admission and Student Affairs, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841, email: scdental@hsc.usc.edu or access the school's web site at http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental.

Admission

Prospective students must apply to the International Student Program, USC School of Dentistry, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841. Applicants will be tested in December and accepted based on the following requirements: (1) completion of the formal application (before October 1 for admission to the program in April). (2) Successful completion of the National Boards Part I examination of the American Dental Association (ADA). The alternative to the National Board examination is the ADA Science Achievement Test given at USC in December. A score of 75 percent must be attained in each category. Higher scores are advantageous in evaluation of the candidate’s academic level. (3) Proficiency in English is an important key to success in the program. To demonstrate competence in English, applicants must take a comprehensive language examination administered at USC by the American Language Institute (ALI) in December. Scores of 202 or higher are acceptable. If a candidate scores lower than a level of 202 but has a score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the English requirement is waived. The TOEFL can be arranged through an American embassy. (4) All candidates must take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) before the end of October; this can usually be taken at any American embassy. (5) A personal interview by a member of the international student faculty of the School of Dentistry. (6) Two letters of recommendation from former teachers. (7) A brief but accurate account of clinical experience. (8) Documentary proof of license to practice from a Ministry of Health or proper governing body. (9) Satisfactory completion of and competence in the following academic and artistic entrance examinations to be given in December: (a) fixed prosthodontics (practical); (b) complete removable prosthodontics (written and practical); (c) operative dentistry (practical); (d) spatial relations (practical). (10) Complete official documents (transcripts) of all college and university course work, including dental education. (11) Certification of dental degree. Candidates chosen will be those who demonstrate the best qualifications in all academic and practical skills.

Student Visas

The I-20 Student Visa is issued to the applicant only after complete admission and acceptance has been granted. Before the papers can be processed, the accepted applicant must present a copy of the I-94 form (white sheet in the passport) and a notarized statement of financial support for tuition and expenses for two years ($100,000) to the International Student Program. The International Admission Office will issue the I-20 visa upon receipt of these documents.

Financial Assistance

It is university policy to accept candidates who have the personal financial resources to pay for graduate study. Foreign students are usually ineligible for financial assistance through the university or U.S. banks with the exception of permanent residents or U.S. citizens. In no case is financial assistance available to foreign nationals attending school on student visas.

Permanent residents and U.S. citizens enrolling in the International Student Program are advised that financial support for all students is severely limited, therefore, all applicants are urged to carefully examine their financial resources before accepting an offer of admission.

Curriculum

Each candidate for the D.D.S. degree should complete the course of instruction in two years, however, some individuals may need more time. Instruction is given by the ISP faculty in conjunction with the regular faculty and staff of the School of Dentistry. The first four to eight months will be spent in preclinical exercises to acquaint the student with the fundamental technical procedures used at USC. The balance will be used for clinical procedures related to diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Grade Point Average Standards

Since this is a short program and highly concentrated, a GPA of 2.0 (A = 4.0) must be maintained each trimester. Therefore, each applicant will be provisionally accepted. If a doctor is unable to maintain an average GPA of 2.0, he or she will be asked to resign.

Periodic meetings each trimester by the entire International Student Program faculty to evaluate each student’s progress are used to help counsel the students more effectively in their course work. From these meetings, recommendations are made regarding advancement, special programs and disqualification.

Graduation Requirements

n order to receive the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree, students in the International Student program must: (1) successfully complete all the courses in the curriculum, (2) pass Part I and Part II of the ADA National Board examination, and (3) pass an oral comprehensive examination on the clinical sciences administered by the faculty of the International Student Program.

In addition to meeting the academic requirements indicated above, students must have a completed administrative clearance form on file in the Office of Academic Affairs before a degree can be conferred. This administrative clearance indicates that the student has met financial and other obligations to the university and to the student’s patients.

International Student Program Curriculum

Required courses		Units
AMED 502	Emergency Medicine	2
AMED 521	Local Anesthesia	1
AMED 522	Pharmacosedation I	1
CMDT 507abc	Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry	0-0-1
DIAG 521	Principles of Oral Radiology	2
DMAT 521b	Dental Materials	2
DPHR 501	Pharmacology	3
ENDO 501	Clinical Endodontics	1
ENDO 502	Advanced Endodontics	1
ENDO 521	Preclinical Endodontics	3
ENDO 562abcd	Clinic: Concentrated Early Endodontics	0-0-0-1
ENDO 563ab	Clinic: Endodontic Therapy	0-2
FPRO 520	Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics (ISP)	2
FPRO 521	Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I	3
FPRO 522	Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics II	3
FPRO 561abcd	Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics I	0-0-0-3
FPRO 562ab	Clinic: Fixed Prosthodontics II	0-3
GSPD 504	Dental Treatment the Geriatric and Special Patient	2
GSPD 562abc	Clinic: Geriatric Dentistry	0-0-1
GSPD 563abc	Clinic: Special Patient Care	0-0-1
HBHV 503	Behavioral Principles in Dentistry	2
INTR 553abcdef	Clinic: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	0-0-0-0-0-2
OCCL 502	Occlusion	1
OCCL 522	Occlusion Laboratory	1
OMOD 501	Emergency Dental Treatment	1
OMOD 502	Chronic Orofacial Pain	2
OMOD 505	Oral Medicine	2
OMOD 551abcd	Clinic: Physical Evaluation	0-0-0-1
OMOD 563abcdef	Clinic: Emergency Dental Treatment	0-0-0-0-0-1
OPER 520	Preclinical Operative Dentistry (ISP)	3
OPER 522	Preclinical Operative Dentistry II	3
OPER 561abcd	Clinic: Operative Dentistry I	0-0-0-6
ORTH 501ab	Seminar: Orthodontics	0-1
ORTH 521	Preclinical Orthodontics	2
ORTH 561abcdef	Clinic: Orthodontic Therapy	0-0-0-0-0-2
PEDO 501	Clinical Pediatric Dentistry	1
PEDO 521	Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry	2
PEDO 561abc	Clinic: Dentistry for Children II	0-0-1
PERI 502	Periodontal Diseases and Elements of Therapeutic Judgment	2
PERI 504	Advanced Periodontics	1
PERI 521	Periodontal Surgery	2
PERI 550ab	Clinic: Introductory Periodontal Therapy	1-1
PERI 561abcd	Clinic: Periodontal Therapy I	0-0-0-1
PERI 562ab	Clinic: Periodontal Therapy II	0-2
PTHL 501	Oral Pathology	3
REST 503ab	Clinical Restorative Dentistry	1-1
REST 553a	Seminar: Review of the Literature in Restorative Dentistry	2
REST 702a	Seminar: Treatment Planning	2
RPRO 502	Removable Complete Prosthodontics	1
RPRO 503ab	Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics and Implants	2-1
RPRO 510	Implant Dentistry	1
RPRO 513	Removable Partial Prosthodontics	1
RPRO 523ab	Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics and Implants Laboratory	1-1
RPRO 561abcd	Clinic: Removable Complete Prosthodontics I	0-0-0-2
RPRO 562ab	Clinic: Removable Complete Prosthodontics II	0-3
RPRO 571abcdef	Clinic: Removable Partial Prosthodontics	0-0-0-0-0-2
SURG 501	Oral Surgery	2
SURG 562abc	Clinic: Oral Surgery I	0-0-1