Department of Periodontics/Preventive Dentistry: Curriculum
The didactic goal of the Department of Periodontics/Preventive Dentistry is to significantly raise the scores of graduating fourth-year students on the periodontics portions of the National Board examinations. Curriculum revisions in 2006 are aimed at achieving this goal for the graduating class in 2007, and over a longer period of time, by revising the entire second year didactic and clinical approach.
For example, PERIO 5345 (taught by chair, Dr. Pouran Famili) is offered to fourth-year first professional students during the fall semester and is an intensive drill in the concepts of periodontics. This course simultaneously develops skills and knowledge-base in treatment planning and case presentations.
The second-year curriculum includes PERIO 5211 (fall) and 5242 (spring). Both courses are taught by Dr. Edward P. Heinrichs. The second-year curriculum involves intensive clinical experience in the School of Dental Medicine's Simulation Clinic one afternoon a week throughout both semesters.
If you are an undergraduate considering a career in dental medicine, feel free to apply!