Endodontics (ENDO)

Prerequisites: None, DSII in good academic standing. May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. Year-long course Students are instructed in the principles and objectives of non-surgical endodontic therapy. Topics include tooth anatomy, materials, instruments, access, cleaning and shaping, and obturation for the treatment of pulpal and periapical pathology. Students are prepared for patient care with the didactic background for clinical testing and diagnosis.

Prerequisites: None, DSII in good academic standing. May be repeated; maximum credit 1.5 hours. Year-long course Students are instructed in basic concepts, instruments and techniques of non-surgical endodontic therapy consistent with OUHSC COD philosophy. Through a series of extracted tooth projects, self evaluations, and practical examinations, students first acquired the skills and then practice techniques required to treat the root canal system.

Prerequisites: Endodontics I. May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. The students must know why treatment is accomplished in the manner learned in the sophomore year. They must know the clinical variables in diagnosis, treatment planning, emergencies, pain, evaluation of the treated case and know the histology and microbiology of the endodontium as it relates to total health care. The object of this course is to supplement the student's clinical experiences with biological data.

Prerequisites: ENDO 7125 May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. Yearlong Course Diagnosing and treating pulpally involved teeth so patients will have a pain free experience and predictable postoperative course. Clinical experience in providing endodontic care including treatment planning, diagnostic work-ups, treatment, post retained and other closures. A minimum of 14 canals must be treated prior to graduation.

Prerequisites: None Special topics

Prerequisites: Endodontics I and II. Exposes the students to more advanced concepts of endodontics. Know the indications and contraindications and methodology required to accomplish: apexification/apexogenesis, endodontic surgery, reimplantation and root resection. In addition, learn about other commonly used treatment methods and be able to compare each with the method they are utilizing in the program. Able to recognize difficult treat situations and use referral whenever the case difficulty indicates.

Prerequisites: ENDO 7125; ENDO 8191; and ENDO 8291 May be repeated; maximum credit 1.5 hours. Yearlong Course Continuation of Clinical Endodontics I