PEDD - Pediatric Dentistry
PEDD 611 Pediatric Dentistry I
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Basic techniques of pediatric dentistry, including restoration of primary teeth, behavior management, pulp therapy and assessment of the developing dentition.
PEDD 612 Pediatric Dentistry II
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
A continuation of further topics in pediatric dentistry, including child development, treatment of traumatic injuries and appliance construction for space maintenance.
PEDD 613 Pediatric Dentistry III
Credits 3 to 3.5.
3 to 3.5 Other Hours.
Focus on the assessment and treatment of developmental problems in the mixed dentition, materials used in pediatric dentistry and common oral lesions seen in the pediatric patient.
PEDD 614 Pediatric Dentistry IV
Credits 2.5.
2.5 Other Hours.
This course investigates the developing dentition along with more advanced concepts in pediatric dentistry.
PEDD 615 Pediatric Dentistry V
Credits 4 to 5.
4 to 5 Other Hours.
Investigates the developing dentition along with more advanced concepts in pediatric dentistry.
PEDD 616 Pediatric Dentistry VI
Credits 4.
4 Other Hours.
Summary of topics in pediatric dentistry are presented, along with preparation for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
PEDD 621 Hospital Dentistry I
Credits 2.
2 Other Hours.
Introduction to hospital protocol, charting and the delivery of dental treatment to the medically compromised child.
PEDD 622 Hospital Dentistry II
Credits 2.5.
2.5 Other Hours.
Introduction to conscious sedation and the treatment of traumatic injuries along with the delivery of dental care in the hospital environment.
PEDD 623 Hospital Dentistry III
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Evaluation and treatment of specific patient populations, including the neurologically handicapped and the medically compromised patient; additional introduction to clinical anesthesia for children.
PEDD 624 Hospital Dentistry IV
Credits 3.5.
3.5 Other Hours.
Further study and literature review that supports the clinical practice of dental care for the special-needs child are presented in this course.
PEDD 625 Hospital Dentistry V
Credits 3 to 4.
3 to 4 Other Hours.
Discussion of topics relevant to the care of the special-needs child and the delivery of pediatric dental care in the hospital setting.
PEDD 626 Hospital Dentistry VI
Credits 4.
4 Other Hours.
This is intended to be a summary course that explores the interrelationship between medicine and dentistry in the care of pediatric patients.
PEDD 689 Special Topics In...
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of pediatric dentistry. May be repeated for credit.
PEDD 691 Research
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Research for thesis or dissertation.