The prosthodontic graduate program begins in July and ends 33 months later with either a certificate degree or a Master of Science degree. A minimum of 100 credit hours are required for graduation. Selected individuals may choose to pursue a PhD in Oral Biology.
The following is a typical course outline:
PROSTH YEAR 1 | Credit Hours | ||
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Summer Term | |||
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 3 |
Perio | 786 | Periodontal Therapy | 2 |
Total | 5 | ||
Fall Term | |||
DENTED | 613 | Head & Neck Anatomy | 1.5 |
Perio | 785 | Research Methods in Grad Oral Health Sciences | 1 |
Perio | 786 | Periodontal Therapy | 2 |
Prosth | 583 | Independent Studies in Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 634 | Principles of Complete Denture Prosthodontics | 1 |
Prosth | 640 | Advanced RPD Designs | 1 |
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 650 | Complex Prost Treatment Planning | 1 |
Prosth | 739 | Clinical Procedures in C&B Prosthodontics | 2 |
Total | 17.5 | ||
Winter Term | |||
DENTED | 614 | Clinical Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
Prosth | 583 | Independent Studies in Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 636 | Prosthodontics Seminar on Implants | 1 |
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 650 | Complex Prost Treatment Planning | 1 |
Prosth | 739 | Clinical Procedures in C&B Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 875 | Mandibular Movement & Functional Occlusion | 2 |
Total | 15 | ||
Spring/Summer Term | |||
DENTED | 566 | Biomaterials | 1 |
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 739 | Clinical Procedures in C&B Prosthodontics | 2 |
Total | 9 |
PROSTH YEAR 2 | Credit Hours | ||
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Fall Term | |||
ORTHO | 764 | Treatment of Compromised Patient | 2 |
Prosth | 583 | Independent Studies in Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 646 | Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seminar | 1 |
Prosth | 650 | Complex Prost Treatment Planning | 1 |
Prosth | 876 | Adv Clinical Procedures in C&B Prosthodontics | 2 |
Total | 13 | ||
Winter Term | |||
Prosth | 583 | Independent Studies in Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 639 | Application of Partial Denture Theory | 1 |
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 645 | Investigation Leading to Thesis | 1 |
Prosth | 646 | Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seminar | 1 |
Prosth | 650 | Complex Prost Treatment Planning | 1 |
Prosth | 773 | Advanced Ex and Tx Planning | 2 |
Total | 14 | ||
Spring/Summer Term | |||
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 876 | Adv Clinical Procedures in C&B Prosthodontics | 2 |
Prosth | 882 | Ceramo-Metal Restorative Procedures | 2 |
Total | 10 |
PROSTH YEAR 3 | Credit Hours | ||
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Fall Term | |||
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 645 | Investigation Leading to Thesis | 1 |
Restora | 746 | Principles of Operative Dentistry | 2 |
Total | 10 | ||
Winter Term | |||
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Prosth | 645 | Investigation Leading to Thesis | 1 |
Restora | 745 | Esthetic Restorative Procedures | 1 |
Total | 9 | ||
Spring/Summer Term | |||
Prosth | 643 | Clinical Prosthodontics | 6 |
Total | 6 |
The long established graduate prosthodontic program has a reputation that attracts candidates worldwide. The faculty is concerned with the education of those dentists who wish to advance their skills in prosthodontics to the highest possible standards. Students may enter the program with years of experience or directly from schools of dentistry. Former graduates of this program have taken their place as leaders in dentistry and specifically prosthodontics.
Seminars and continuing education activities that allow students to interact with world-renowned experts supplement the list of didactic courses. Academic experiences consist of seminars and case presentations conducted with other graduate programs and current literature reviews to keep students aware of the changing knowledge base in prosthodontics.
The clinical portion of the graduate prosthodontic program is based on the student’s knowledge of the research literature and its influence on clinical decisions and spans the full range of prosthodontics. Comprehensive dental care is administered in conjunction with other specialty disciplines and students are extensively involved with all aspects of the rehabilitation.