JOHN N. WILLIAMS , Dean
Roland R. Arnold, Immunology, Host-Microbial Biology
James D. Beck, Oral Epidemiology
Greg Essick, Dental Research Center
H. Garland Hershey, Orthodontics
Harald Heymann, Operative Dentistry, Biomaterials
Robert P. Kusy, Orthodontics, Biomaterials/Biomechanics
William Maixner, Neurobiology, Pain Perception and Modulation, Pain Management
Kenneth N. May Jr., Operative Dentistry
Frank T. McIver, Pediatric Dentistry
Valerie Murrah, Oral Carcinogenesis, Salivary Gland Malignancies
Steven Offenbacher, Inflammatory Mediators, Host Response, Periodontal, Systemic Diseases
Lauren Patton, Oral Medicine, Dental Ecology
Ceib Phillips, Orthodontics
William Robert Proffit, Orthodontics
Theodore Roberson, Operative Dentistry
Michael Roberts, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Lasers
Daniel A. Shugars, Health Services Research
David M. Simpson, Periodontology
John W. Stamm, Oral Epidemiology
Ronald P. Strauss, Medical Sociology and Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Edward J. Swift, Dental Materials
Martin Trope, Endodontics
J. F. Camilla Tulloch, Orthodontics
Timothy Turvey, Consequences of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery
Donald A. Tyndall, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
William F. Vann Jr., Pediatric Dentistry
Donald W. Warren, Craniofacial Development and Dysfunction
Raymond P. White Jr., Oral Surgery Therapies
Aldridge Wilder, Clinical and Laboratory Dental Materials Research
Ray C. Williams, Periodontology, Clinical Trials
J. Tim Wright, Mineralization and Development, Genetic Disorders
Mitsuo Yamauchi, Collagen Biochemistry, Physiology and Metabolism of Bone
Daniel Caplan, Oral Epidemiology
Lyndon Cooper, Bone Cell Physiology, Implantology
Alice Curran, Oral Pathology
Diane H. Dilley, Pediatric Dentistry
Eric Everett, Genetic Disorders
David A. Felton, Prosthodontics, Dental Implants, and Clinical Trials
Patrick Flood, Cellular Immunology, Immune Response and Regulation
Mary George, Dental Ecology
Lorne D. Koroluk, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Mark Kutcher, Oral Medicine
John Ludlow, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Sally Mauriello, Radiology, Geriatric Dentistry
Douglas R. McArthur, Prosthodontics
Michael Milano, Pediatric Dentistry
Glenn E. Minsley, Prosthodontics
David W. Paquette, Periodontology, Clinical Trials
Eric Rivera, Endodontics
Diane Shugars, HIV and AIDS Pathogenesis, Virus-Host Cell Interactions
John Sturdevant, Operative Dentistry
Carroll-Ann Trotman, Orthodontics
E. Leland Webb, Prosthodontics
Rebecca S. Wilder, Dental Hygiene
David Zajac, Craniofacial Disorders
Thomas Ziemiecki, Prosthodontics
Lucia Cevidanes, Orthodontics
Ingeborg Dekok, Prosthodontics
Anne P. Dodds, Pediatric Dentistry
Wagner Duarte, Periodontology, Extracellular Matrices
Sylvia Frazier-Bowers, Orthodontics
James M. George, Computer Technologies
Jessica Lee, Pediatric Dentistry
Andre Mol, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Salvadore Nares, Periodontology, Immunology
Patricia Pereira, Operative Dentistry
Andre Ritter, Operative Dentistry
Janet Southerland, Diabetics and Periodontal Disease
Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, Oral Medicine, Dental Ecology
Richard A. Beane, Orthodontics
Carolyn Bentley, Oral Diagnosis
Charles F. Brantley, Advanced General Dentistry
Laura Howerton, Dental Ecology
Burrell E. Kanoy Jr., Prosthodontics
Charlotte Peterson, Dental Hygiene Education
Vickie P. Overman, Dental Hygiene
Enrique Platin, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Allen Samuelson, Dental Ecology
George H. Blakey, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesia
Nadine Brodala, Periodontology, Dental Implants
Konstantina Dedi, Prosthodontics
Thomas W. Hummert, Prosthodontics
Anthony Molina, Prosthodontics
Rocio Quinonez, Pediatric Dentistry
Karen Tiwana, Urgent Care
James D. Bader, Health Services Research
Luda Diatchenko, Pain Genetics and Molecular Biology
Sompop Bencharit, Prosthodontics
Catherine Champagne, Inflammation
Heather Jared, Dental Ecology
Yoshiyuki Mochida, Bone Research
Stuart Rennie, Dental Ecology
James Bawden
Marvin Block
Kent W. Healey
Phillip Hirsch
Malcolm Johnston
Charles Milone
Donald W. Warren
Roy Peach
Graduate instruction in the School of Dentistry is offered in endodontics, operative dentistry, oral biology, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, and dental hygiene education, and is designed to prepare dentists and dental hygienists for teaching, research, or specialty practice. All dental graduate programs leading to the master of science degree require the successful completion of oral and/or written comprehensive examinations, a research project, and a thesis. Consideration has been given to the requirements as set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and the respective specialty boards. The Oral Biology Program leads to the PhD degree.
Graduates who possess an appropriate degree and who meet the requirements of The Graduate School are considered for admission. For some programs, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be submitted for an applicant to be considered for admission.
Enrollment for study in dental specialty programs requires a minimum period of residency of three years. The curricula have been designed to permit maximum flexibility in preparation for practice, teaching, or research, as well as to meet the educational requirements of the specialty boards. The Dental Hygiene Education Program is two years long. The Oral Biology PhD Program requires four or more years to complete.
In addition to the courses listed herein, an appreciable number of elective courses are offered. The degree requirements vary slightly with each program. Detailed curricula requirements may be obtained by visiting the School of Dentistry's Web site at www.dent.unc.edu.
Semester tuition and fees for residents total $3,500. The summer rate is $620. Instruments, books, and laboratory fees are to be determined. Nonresident tuition and fees total $10,500 per semester and $2,250 for the summer term. Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration.
Student loans are available on the same basis as for undergraduates. For additional information, write the Office of Admissions, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry.
701 [201] (DENG) INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DESIGN (1). Introduction to scientific methodology, clinical epidemiology, oral biology and technology transfer, clinical trials, evaluation of scientific literature, experiments of nature, animal models for oral research, ethnics in research, laboratory simulations and research models, and proposal writing. Fall. Wright.
701ab [301ab] (DENG) INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE CONFERENCE I (1, 1). For first-year dental graduate students. Review and discussion of the diagnoses, treatment plans, prognoses, and interdisciplinary care of selected patients. Fall and spring. Brantley, Levin.
702 [202] (DENG) BIOSTATISTICS (2). Introduction of biostatistical concepts, sampling, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, comparisons of means and proportions, 2x2 and r x c tables, correlation and simple regression, sample size and power, analysis of variance, factorial anova, multiple regression, and nonparametric tests. Spring. Phillips.
702ab [302ab] (DENG) INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE CONFERENCE II (1, 1). For second-year dental graduate students. Review and discussion of the diagnoses, treatment plans, prognoses, and interdisciplinary care of selected patients. Fall and spring. Brantley, Levin.
703 [203] (DENG) APPLIED DENTAL RESEARCH METHODS (2). Prerequisites, DENG 701 and DENG 702, or equivalent. Evaluate research methods used in basic, clinical, laboratory, behavioral, and epidemiological research in oral health and encountered in the dental literature. Master's thesis protocols completed by class participants are the basis of most seminar discussions. Fall. Beck.
706 [206] (ORAD) ADVANCED ORAL RADIOLOGY (2). Radiographic selection criteria, efficacy of dental radiographs, panoramic radiology, extraoral techniques, radiation risks and radiological hygiene in dental practice, principle of radiologic interpretation, radiology of cysts and tumors, radiology of the TMJ, radiology of systemic disease, quality improvement, radiology for dental implants, digital imaging in dentistry, and advanced imaging of the craniofacial region. Spring. Tyndall.
707 [207] (OMSU) REGIONAL ANATOMY (3). Review of the anatomy of the head and neck region, including osteology, cardiovascular system, head and neck embryology, special sensory modalities, nervous system, functional nervous system, and extraoral correlation with the oral cavity. Summer. Kernick.
710 [210] (DENG) SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (2). Use of microcomputers and introduction to word processing, biomedical literature searching, bibliographic management, presentation graphics, and exploring the Internet. Lecture and lab. Fall. George.
713 [213] (ORTH) PRINCIPLES OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FOR ADULTS (2). Topics include orthodontic evaluation, records, diagnosis and treatment planning, fixed vs. removable appliance for tooth movement, orthodontic extrusion, molar uprighting, periodontal implications of orthodontic treatment, biology of tooth movement, incisor alignment, and integrated treatment. Fall. Beane.
720 [220] (OMSU) CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS (1). Covers compliance, substance abuse, antibiotic considerations, cardiology issues in dental practice, clinical pharmacology of relevant reactions and interactions of medications encountered in dental practice, dental prescribing and general considerations in pediatrics, pain management, and oral manifestations associated with selected medications. Summer. Eckel.
720 [320] (PERI) INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL IMPLANTS (1). This graduate seminar traces the biology of osseointegration, surgical techniques in dental implant placement, and prosthetic restoration. The seminar includes didactic lectures, case presentations, and journal club components. Fall. Brodala.
721 [321] (PERI) CLINICAL IMPLANTOLOGY (1). This graduate seminar continues themes introduced in PERI 720 and discusses advanced implant topics including bone augmentation, peri-implantitis, and implant efficacy assessment. The seminar includes didactic lectures, case presentations, and journal club components. Spring. Brodala.
733 [233] (OBIO) DIRECTED STUDIES IN ORAL BIOLOGY (1, 1, 1, 1). Introduces key concepts in oral biology, examines research methods used in oral biology research, and provides exposure to critical thinking. Summer. Arnold.
734abcd [234abcd] (OBIO) HOST ORAL PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS (2). Topics include extra cellular matrices, immunology, inflammation, neurobiology, and pain management. Fall and spring. Yamauchi, Arnold, Maixner, Flood.
750 [250] (DENG) ORAL-FACIAL COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (1). This course provides an overview of a multi-discipline approach to the clinical management of children with oral, facial, and communicative disorders. Spring. Dilley and Craniofacial Team.
751 [251] (OMSU) ADVANCED PAIN AND ANXIETY CONTROL (2). Introduction to: operating room and recovery room protocol; patient cardiovascular and pulmonary evaluation; adjunct and inhalant agents; nitrous oxide; pharmacology of IV anesthetic agents; EKG interpretation; arterial blood gases; anesthesia equipment monitoring; anesthetic complications and emergencies; fluid and electrolyte and blood therapy; airway management; venipuncture; pediatric anesthesia; and pre-op evaluation, orders, and rounds. Spring. Roberts.
762 [262] (ORPA) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR (2). Fall topics include developmental disturbances of soft and hard tissues, syndromes, inflammation, immunology, pulp and periapical disease, periodontal disease, tumor-like proliferations, microbial disease, endocrine and metabolic diseases. Spring topics include odontogenic cysts, salivary gland disease, oral epithelial and mesenchymal neoplasms, bone and joint diseases, nerve and muscle diseases, dermatological diseases, and blood diseases. Fall and spring. Curran.
763 [263] (ORPA) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR (2). Continuation of ORPA 762. Spring. Curran.
Program objectives are to train individuals for careers in research and teaching in areas related to oral biology. PhD graduates will have the qualifications and research expertise to become productive faculty members at leading universities and senior scientists in various academic institutions or industrial settings.
Oral biology encompasses the study of the structure and function of normal and abnormal tissues of the oral cavity and related areas, as well as the study of disease and healing mechanisms specific to various oral conditions. The discipline of oral biology applies and extends the concepts of immunology, embryology, physiology, cellular and molecular biology, neurobiology, pharmacology, microbiology, and biochemistry to understanding the growth and development and pathologies associated with the oral cavity. Attention in dental research and practice is now focusing on the dynamics of oral disease and prevention and treatment at the earliest stages of development, including research on risk factors for disease as well as the cellular and molecular events in disease pathogenesis. Molecular approaches for oral disease analysis and the complexity of disease elements require advanced training in the discipline of oral biology. Modern biomedical research is also identifying systemic relationship between oral conditions, health status, and diseases such as atherosclerosis, HIV, and cancer; the oral cavity also offers an ideal model to study biological structures and cellular mechanisms important throughout the body and important in immune response.
The UNC-Chapel Hill Oral Biology PhD Program has three primary areas of emphasis: orofacial neurobiology, microbial pathogenesis, and the biology of extracellular matrices. These areas represent central concepts for study at advanced levels in the discipline of oral biology. Expertise and authority in these particular concepts are well represented within the strongest research and training qualifications of program faculty. Curricular requirements are based on training areas, with common core requirements for all students. Students begin with an emphasis on basic sciences courses (cell biology and anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry) followed by examination of specific biological applications. Research interests and qualifications (such as a DDS or an MD) will also determine course requirements. Participation in research in progress is a key element of the program, and students start laboratory rotations during their first semester to allow maximum time for research involvement. Program participants will be involved early in their academic careers with certain of key research areas targeted by the National Institutes of Health for national scientific focus. In addition, UNC-Chapel Hill's proximity and access to the Research Triangle's unique blend of universities, private industry, and national scientific organizations offer a wealth of resources for scientific study, collaboration, and research development.
There is an opportunity for students who have an interest in pursuing both a PhD degree in Oral Biology with The Graduate School to simultaneously pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in the School of Dentistry. This special program is a seven-year program that allows the pursuit of both degrees simultaneously, and results in awarding of both the PhD and the DDS degree upon completion of the requirements for both programs.
Applying for this dual degree program is an option when applying for either the Oral Biology Graduate Program or for the DDS Program in the School of Dentistry. The applicant must indicate an interest in pursuing the dual degree program at the time of application, and will be interviewed and accepted into the program as a dual degree student. The application deadline for this dual degree program is November 1 (the deadline for the DDS program). Students applying for the dual degree program must take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) OR the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), but are not required to take both exams. All other requirements for application to the dual degree program are identical to the application process for the Oral Biology Graduate Program. Students not chosen to enter the dual degree program would still be eligible for admittance into either the DDS Program or the Oral Biology Graduate Program through the regular application process.
Students accepted into the dual degree program will follow a specialized curriculum, which combines scientific and clinical training with research activities designed to promote a career in academic dentistry. The first three years of the program will consist of basic didactic courses from both programs coupled with laboratory experiences, followed by a four year period of dissertation research concurrent with comprehensive clinical care education. Students who successfully complete the program will then be awarded both the PhD and DDS degrees at the completion of the requirements for both degrees. Students who are not eligible or who choose not to complete both programs but rather pursue only the DDS degree must apply to the DDS program and be accepted through the regular application process.
Orofacial Neurobiology: Greg Essick, somatosensory and motor research; Mark Hollins, somatosensory and motor research; William Maixner, neurobiology, pain perception; Aldo Rustioni, neurophysiology; Luda Diatchenko, genetic background for individual variation in pain sensitivity and development of chronic pain conditions.
Pathogenesis: Roland R. Arnold, immunology, host-microbial biology, secretory immunity; Steven L. Bachenheimer, molecular pathology of herpes simplex virus; Miriam Braunstein, microbial genetics; Patrick M. Flood, cellular immunology, immune response and regulation; Robert E. Johnston, viral pathogenesis; Thomas Kawula, bacterial pathogenesis; Glenn Matsushima, neuroimmunology; Salvatore Nares, mucosal immunology; Steven Offenbacher, inflammatory mediators, host response, periodontal and systemic diseases; Nancy Raab-Traub, pathogenesis of Epstein-Barr virus; Diane C. Shugars, human immunodeficiency viruses and AIDS pathogenesis, virus-host cell interactions; Christina Teng, human lactoferrin structure and function; Jenny Ting, molecular immunology, neuroimmunology, gene regulation; Roland Tisch, immunology and diabetes; Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, oral manifestations of systemic disease, host-virus interactions.
Biology of Extracellular Matrices: Lyndon Cooper, bone cell physiology, implantology; Wagner Duarte, physiology and metabolism of bone; Leslie Parise, integrin cytoplasmic domain binding proteins; Eric Everett, Genetics of acquired and congenital disorders of craniofacial development; Sylvia Frazier-Bowers, genetics; Patricia Pereira, biomaterials; Lola Reid, stem cell differentiation and extracellular matrix interactions; Kenneth Tomer, application of mass spectrometry to protein characterization, determination of posttranslational modifications of proteins; John Timothy Wright, mineralization and development, genetic disorders, extracellular matrices; Mitsuo Yamauchi, collagen biochemistry, physiology and metabolism of bone; Heathe Yeowell, protein processing, post-translational, gene expression regulation, connective tissue diseases.
The Oral Biology Graduate Program is located in the Dental Research Center, the central base for much of the basic science research in the School of Dentistry, with access to SEM/TEM microscopy, tissue culture facilities, anaerobic microbiology support, ALAC-accredited animal facilities, a P-3 level isolation facility, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, computers and software for image analyses/enhancement and finite element analyses, and a Clinical Research Unit, which includes an eight-patient operatory. Biostatistical assistance is readily available as well as medical illustration, photography, radiology, and grants management.
Graduate research assistantships are awarded competitively for students accepted for the Oral Biology PhD Program. These competitive assistantships provide support through program resources during the first two years with health insurance, and may include a special tuition rate for out-of-state students. Support for dissertation research (beginning in the student's third year) is made available by faculty mentors.
Individuals with significant background in basic sciences and/or dentistry and medicine who are interested in developing research skills and focus and studying current issues in oral biology are encouraged to apply. Students who wish to study for the PhD degree receive preference. Research experience is an asset and a statement of research interests is desirable. Applications are accepted for admission to the fall session, and are preferred by January 31. Application requirements include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and, for foreign applicants, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), documentation of previous scientific or medical studies, and transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis by faculty of the Oral Biology Program serving on a selection committee. Candidates' research interests, research qualifications, and appropriate opportunities will be significant factors in selection.
Cindy Blake, Graduate Program Coordinator
Oral Biology PhD Program, School of Dentistry
2053 Old Dental Building, CB# 7455
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455
Telephone: (919) 966-1538
Fax: (919) 966-3683
Web: www.dent.unc.edu
701, 702, 703, 704 [209abcd] (OBIO) RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ORAL BIOLOGY (6). Prerequisite, approval of the instructor. The course familiarizes participants with a selection of specialized research techniques employed in interdisciplinary basic science approaches to problems in oral biology. Four lecture laboratory hours a week. Spring and summer. Flood.
710, 711, 712, 713 [208abcd] (OBIO) DISCUSSION IN ORAL BIOLOGY (2). Prerequisite, approval of the instructor. A series of seminars on topics relevant to research and scientific knowledge in the field of oral biology. Visiting scientists from other research centers in the country and abroad participate in the discussion series. One lecture hour a week. Fall and spring. Flood.
720 [233] (OBIO) ADVANCED ORAL BIOLOGY (3, 2). Significant developments and trends in basic medical sciences that have applications in specialized dentistry are discussed. Recent publications taken from medical and dental scientific literature are discussed. Three hours a week. Summer. Cooper.
721, 722, 723, 724 [234abcd] (OBIO) DIRECTED STUDIES IN ORAL BIOLOGY (2). Topics include extracellular matrices, immunology, inflammation, neurobiology, and pain management. Fall and spring. Arnold.
730, 731, 732 [249abc] (OBIO) BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS (3). Overview of structures and biological determinants of conditions and diseases of the oral cavity. Both growth and development and pathophysiology will be introduced in the context of three areas of oral biology: biology of extracellular matrices, host-pathogens interactions, and orofacial neurobiology. Fall. Faculty on staff.
740 [250] (OBIO) EXTRACELLULAR MATRICES (3). Introduction to structures and biological functions of major extracellular matrix components, their interactions with cells, chemistry and biology of mineralized tissues, and biological and molecular aspects of connective tissue disorders. Lectures, discussions. Fall. Yamauchi.
741 [260] (OBIO) THE MOLECULAR CONTROL OF BONE MASS (2). This course will examine bone formation and bone maintenance. Cellular and molecular determinants of osteogenesis and resorption will be explored. Course format will be faculty lecture and assigned student presentation of current literature. Cooper.
750 [251] (OBIO) OROFACIAL NEUROBIOLOGY (3). An overview of normal human orofacial sensation and function, evaluation of orofacial sensory and motor capacities, orofacial pain mechanisms, and neural control of orofacial behaviors. Lectures, literature review, discussions, and seminars. Spring. Essick.
760 [252] (OBIO) HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS (3). Overview of basic etiology of pathogens and associated medical conditions, immune factors, immune response, and oral microbiology/immunology, with emphasis on infectious disease processes and innate defense factors. Lectures, discussions. Spring. Flood.
761, 762 [280ab] (OBIO) THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PATHOGENESIS OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES (6). Prerequisites: biochemistry and immunology, permission of the instructor. Course presents recent information on the pathogenesis of inflammatory conditions from the molecular, cellular, and systems perspectives. The two-semester course covers molecular signals, cellular processes, pathogenesis of specific inflammatory conditions, and the immunopharmacology of inflammation. Lecture, seminar. Fall (a) and spring (b). Oral Biology faculty. (Course director: Offenbacher.)
770, 771, 772, 773 [259abcd] (OBIO) SELECTED TOPICS IN ORAL BIOLOGY. (1) Review of current findings in selected areas of oral biology. Students will critique current literature dealing with the newest discoveries in neuroscience, inflammation, or pathogenesis in an interactive forum between students and faculty. Flood.
780 [270] (OBIO) INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC WRITING (1). Seminar series that will give generic instructions covering grant writing skills and structure, as well as offer insight for scientific writing. Flood.
993 [393] (OBIO) MASTER'S THESIS (0-6). Prerequisite, permission of the staff. Faculty on staff.
994 [394] (OBIO) DOCTORAL DISSERTATION (0-6). Prerequisite, permission of the staff. Faculty on staff.
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology prepares qualified oral and maxillofacial specialists for positions of responsibility in institutions of higher dental education, research, or in private practice. Students develop competence in surgical oral pathology, acquire skills in the clinical management of patients with disorders of the head and neck, gain experience in pathology laboratory management, and develop teaching and research skills for enhancement of an academic career. Upon completion of the necessary requirements, each student is eligible for fellowship in the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
711, 721, 731 [212abc] (ORPA) SURGICAL ORAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR I (1). This weekly seminar uses unknown cases as the basis for discussion of a variety of biopsy specimens taken from the head and neck. Clinical management of cases also is discussed. Students will develop skills for interacting with their medical and dental colleagues. Summer, fall, and spring (first year). Murrah.
712, 722, 732 [232abc] (ORPA) CURRENT PERSPECTIVES ON ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY I (1). This seminar series will focus on current research in oral and maxillofacial pathology (OMP) and related fields. Current scientific literature will be critically reviewed. In addition, students will review historical literature to gain a perspective on the development of OMP as a specialty. Summer, fall, and spring (first year). Padilla.
713, 723, 733 [202abc] (ORPA) ADVANCED ORAL PATHOLOGY I (1). This lecture and clinicopathologic correlation series includes study of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, and histopathologic aspects of diseases of the head and neck. Summer, fall, and spring (first year). Curran.
750 (ORPA) SURGICAL PATHOLOGY IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING (1-3).strong> Under the supervision of the hospital pathologists, the student will rotate in anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, dermatopathology, hematopathology, molecular medicine, surgical specialties, and other elective areas to develop advanced concepts of disease as well as a working relationship with medical colleagues. (Second year.) Bouldin.
762 [262] (ORPA) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR (2). This series of clinicopathologic correlation conferences will provide an opportunity to apply basic principles of oral pathology in the clinical setting and to develop a broader understanding of disease processes through histopathologic evaluation. Emphasis will be on the development of differential diagnoses, management of oral lesions, and correlation of clinical findings and histopathologic features. Development of a working relationship between the oral pathologist and the specialist will also be emphasized. Fall. Curran.
763 [263] (ORPA) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR (2). Continuation of ORPA 762. Spring. Curran.
811, 821, 831 [214abc] (ORPA) SURGICAL ORAL PATHOLOGY SEMINAR III (1). Continuation of ORPA 731. Summer, fall, and spring (third year). Padilla.
812, 822, 832 [234abc] (ORPA) CURRENT PERSPECTIVES ON ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY III (1). Continuation of ORPA 732. Summer, fall, and spring (third year). Curran.
813, 823, 833 [204abc] (ORPA) ADVANCED ORAL PATHOLOGY III (1). Continuation of ORPA 702. Summer, fall, and spring (third year). Murrah.
901 [301] (ORPA) RESEARCH. Under the guidance of the faculty, the student will select a research topic, review the literature, develop a protocol, and present a preliminary proposal for an approved research project. Spring (first year). Curran.
993 [393] (ORPA) MASTER'S THESIS (3).
713 [213] (PATH) MECHANISMS OF DISEASE (1).
The graduate curriculum in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery consists of a study of the basic biological sciences and clinical experience integrated with a progressively graduated four-year sequence of approved hospital experience. This flexible program is designed to: (1) prepare dentists for a career in teaching, research, and/or practice in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery; (2) meet the requirements for approval by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association; and (3) prepare candidates for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
While the study of the comprehensive biological sciences is integrated and stressed throughout the four years, the more formally structured courses are emphasized during the first two years of residency. More time is spent in seminars and independent study during the junior and senior residency years (third and fourth years). The latter allows flexibility for investigative study and additional rotations through various hospital services, and for additional elective assignments to provide more in-depth experience and knowledge related to oral and maxillofacial surgery.
All students are required to complete the full four-year program, including the prescribed formal courses, seminars, independent study, and original research project. One program option is to earn the degree of master of science in dentistry (oral and maxillofacial surgery) by submission of a thesis.
Other optional courses of study for selected individuals in this program may include qualifying for an MD degree or a PhD in a biological science. This involves an extended period of time that is individualized for each qualified student pursuing these additional studies.
Admission to The Graduate School for the study of oral and maxillofacial surgery is accomplished only after the appropriate committees review the application, transcripts, and other credentials.
707 [207] (OMSU) REGIONAL ANATOMY (2 or more). Lecture, laboratory. Montgomery.
712abc [212abc] (OMSU) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY - ADVANCED ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY (12). Faculty on staff (Dental School and UNC Hospitals).
714abc [214abc] (OMSU) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY - GENERAL ANESTHESIA (6). (UNC Hospitals.) Faculty on staff.
715abc [215abc] (OMSU) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY - PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS (12). (UNC Hospitals.) Faculty on staff.
720 [220] APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY (1).
730 [230] (OMSU) ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY - BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS (4). (UNC Hospitals.) This course includes an experimental animal surgery laboratory portion, as well as lectures and demonstrations of surgical principles and techniques. Faculty on staff.
740 [240] ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY (1).
760A [260A] ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY I (1).
760B [760B] ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY II (1).
762 [262] (ORPA) ORAL PATHOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY I (1). Fall. Murrah.
763 [263] (ORPA) ORAL PATHOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY II (2). Spring. Murrah.
820 [320] (PERI) INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL IMPLANTS (1). Lectures and seminars on use of dental implants. Fall. Moriarty.
901 [301] (OMSU) RESEARCH (6). To be arranged.
993 [393] (OMSU) THESIS (3 or more).
The Department of Operative Dentistry offers a three-year program leading to an MS degree granted by the UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School. The program involves component areas of research, teaching, and patient care. The curriculum includes: (1) general core courses including topics in basic and clinical sciences; (2) courses in educational sciences; (3) a research component including courses on research design and statistical methods; and (4) a clinical component in contemporary operative dentistry. A formal thesis based on a selected research topic will be required, including its defense before an examining committee. The UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School also requires a comprehensive written examination.
The admission policy for graduate training in operative dentistry follows the regular requirements for admission to The Graduate School. Admission to The Graduate School is granted only after the department reviews and approves the application, transcript of prior academic work, letters of reference, and other credentials. All applications, transcripts, and letters of reference should be mailed to the Dental Admissions Office, School of Dentistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. All application materials should be submitted by December 1 for the following summer class.
Students begin the program July 1. The number of students is limited to two each year.
701a [201a] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY SEMINAR I (1). This course is an intensive review of the basic principles of operative dentistry, cariology, and treatment planning; thus, it provides a foundation for all other courses in operative dentistry. The core text for this review is Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry.
701b [201b] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY SEMINAR II (1). (Aesthetic and Adhesive Dentistry.) In this seminar, graduate students will learn the scientific principles and clinical techniques involved in dental aesthetics and adhesive restorations. Students may be required to develop a case presentation for this seminar.
701c [201c] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY SEMINAR III (1). (Topics in Operative Dentistry.) A review of selected topics in operative dentistry, including biomaterials, clinical research, and aesthetic dentistry.
702abcd [202abcd] (OPER) OPERATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW I (1). This is a weekly seminar offering a forum for presentation and discussion of relevant scientific papers on various Operative Dentistry related topics. Typically, a resident or faculty member presents one or more relevant papers, which is followed by a critical analysis of the study and discussion of the topic.
704a [204a] (OPER) OPERATIVE CLINICAL SEMINAR A (1). This seminar will involve a series of presentations where the student will present clinical cases resolved in the graduate clinic.
704b [204b] (OPER) OPERATIVE CLINICAL SEMINAR B (1). Continuation of Operative Clinical Seminar A course, involving a series of presentations where the student will present clinical cases resolved in the graduate clinic.
736A [236A] (OPER) GRADUATE DENTAL BIOMATERIALS I (3).
736B [236B] (OPER) GRADUATE DENTAL BIOMATERIALS II (3).
737 [237] (OPER) LAB RESEARCH METHODS (3).
738 [238] (OPER) CLINICAL RESEARCH METHODS (3).
790a [290a] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC I (1). Basic operative dentistry treatment planning and procedures.
790b [290b] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC II (4). (Patient treatment.) Primary focus is on patients requiring more advanced considerations for operative dentistry treatment planning and/or procedures. There will be a strong focus on aesthetic dentistry, prevention and "medical management" of caries, and the use of advanced technologies to provide operative dentistry treatment.
790c [290c] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC III (4). Continuation of Operative Dentistry Clinic II.
790d [290d] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC IV (3). Continuation of Operative Dentistry Clinic III.
790e [290e] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC V (4). Continuation of Operative Dentistry Clinic IV.
790f [290f] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC VI (4). Continuation of Operative Dentistry Clinic V.
790g [290g] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY CLINIC VII (3). Continuation of Operative Dentistry Clinic VI.
903a [203a] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY RESEARCH I (1). (Thesis related.) This course is provided on an individual basis by the student's thesis mentor. The student will develop and write a detailed description of materials and methods used in his or her research project.
903b [203b] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY RESEARCH II (2). (Thesis Materials and Methods.) Student will perform a research project and obtain data for the master's thesis.
993 [393] (OPER) OPERATIVE DENTISTRY THESIS (3). The student will begin writing a master's thesis.
The Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology begins on July 1 of each year and extends for three years, leading to a master of science degree. The purpose of the program is to prepare qualified oral and maxillofacial radiology specialists to function in institutions of higher dental education, research, and clinical practice. The program prepares individuals to participate in maxillofacial radiological practice, provides background information on imaging physics, radiation physics, radiation biology and radiation protection, and offers teacher training preparation. Each student participates in an extensive research project for the thesis, as well as in several smaller department-based projects.
Each graduate student and his or her faculty adviser develops an original clinical or applied research project that is an integral part of the graduate program. A written thesis is required. The program meets the eligibility requirements of the American Dental Association for certification as an oral and maxillofacial radiologist.
Applications should be submitted by January 15. Interviews are usually scheduled before final acceptance.
585 [085] (RADI) RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PHYSICS (3). Spring. Plott.
662 [162] (RADI) RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING (4). Fall. Burns.
702 [202] (ORAD) ADVANCED ORAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (4). Seminars, laboratory, and clinical sessions to provide experience in advanced oral radiologic procedures. Spring. Platin.
704 [204] (ORAD) ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS II (3). Literature review, seminars, and clinical experience in advanced radiologic diagnosis. Summer. Ludlow.
705 [205] (ORAD) PRINCIPLES FOR ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOLOGY (4). Literature review and seminars in the application of radiologic procedures such as computed tomography, digital imaging, and magnetic resonance for diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial conditions. Fundamentals of radiation therapy are also included. Tyndall.
706 [206] (ORAD) ADVANCED ORAL RADIOLOGY (2). Lecture, seminars, and clinical demonstrations in advanced radiology topics. This is designed primarily for master's degree students in advanced dental education graduate and specialty programs. Spring. Tyndall.
707 [207] (ORAD) GRADUATE CLINICAL ORAL RADIOLOGY (3). Fall, spring, and summer (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year). Tyndall.
802 [302] (ORAD) CLINICAL RADIOLOGY CONFERENCE (1). Case studies in the interpretation of unusual conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region. Fall, spring, and summer (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year). Tyndall.
960 [360] (ORAD) ORAL RADIOLOGY RESEARCH (1-4). Arranged. Faculty on staff.
993 [393] (ORAD) MASTER'S THESIS (3).
Core Courses Required
701 [201] (DENG) RESEARCH METHODS (1). Fall. Wright.
702 [202] (DENG) BIOSTATISTICS (2). Spring. Phillips.
703 [203] (DENG) APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS (2). Fall. Beck.
707 [207] (OMSU) REGIONAL ANATOMY (3). Summer. Kernick.
762 [262] (ORPA) HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY (2). Fall. Curran.
763 [263] (ORPA) HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY (2). Spring. Curran.
Admission for graduate study in orthodontics is made only after the department faculty and The Graduate School review and approve a completed application. Application for entry into the program in August should be made by October 1 of the previous year. Interviews are scheduled in November. Admission decisions normally are made in late November.
The three-year curriculum in orthodontics is designed to prepare dentists for clinical practice in the specialty of orthodontics and meets the educational requirements for later specialty board certification. All students participate in research in the department and are expected to earn the master of science degree by completing a thesis project.
During the program's first year, students participate in seminars selected from the principal didactic courses, discuss clinical topics in seminars, and begin patient care. As the program progresses, didactic seminars gradually are replaced by research participation, while clinical seminars continue and the volume of patient care increases. All students must perform satisfactorily on oral and written comprehensive examinations to complete the program successfully.
706 [206] (ORAD) ADVANCED ORAL RADIOLOGY (2). Acquaints graduate students with the radiographic techniques and equipment currently available to the profession. Includes a review of appropriate radiographic anatomy. Spring. Tyndall.
801 [201] (ORTH) ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE (4). Introduction to orthodontic technique and procedures for beginning orthodontic graduate students. Fall (first year). Tulloch, faculty on staff.
802ab [302ab] (ORTH) CURRENT TOPICS IN ORTHODONTICS (2, 2). Seminars on pertinent orthodontic literature for advanced orthodontic students. Fall and spring. Proffit.
803ab [203ab] (ORTH) ORTHODONTIC DIAGNOSIS (2, 2). Principles of orthodontic diagnosis and analysis of diagnostic records for orthodontic specialists. Fall and spring. Koroluk, faculty on staff.
805abcd [205abcd] (ORTH) ADVANCED CLINICAL ORTHODONTICS (5, 3, 7, 7). Fall, spring, and summer. Proffit, faculty on staff.
806 [206] (ORTH) BIOMECHANICS (2). Mechanical principles in orthodontic force production and control; biological response to orthodontic force. Fall. Kusy, Hershey.
807 [207] (ORTH) ORTHODONTIC BIOMATERIALS (1-3). Introduction to orthodontic biomaterials and integration with the basic principles of engineering, science, and orthodontics. Spring. Kusy.
808 [208] (ORTH) GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (4). Principles of growth and development, emphasizing dento-facial development from an evolutionary and molecular biology perspective, as well as the traditional anatomical perspective. Spring. Frazier-Bowers, faculty on staff.
809 [209abcde] (ORTH) PREVENTATIVE ORTHODONTICS (3).
813 [213] (ORTH) PRINCIPLES OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FOR ADULTS (2). Orthodontic treatment procedures for adults; for AEGD, periodontic, and prosthodontic graduate students. Fall. Beane.
815 [215] (ORTH) ORAL-PHARYNGEAL FUNCTION (1). Maturation of oral and pharyngeal function, including speech and its relation to dento-facial development. Fall. Trotman.
820 [220] (ORTH) ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS (2). Concepts in orthodontic mechanics emphasizing segmented arch approaches and laboratory tests of appliance components and designs. Summer. Hershey, Kusy.
822 [222] (ORTH) ENVIRONMENT OF SPECIALTY PRACTICE (3). Trends in health care delivery; organization and management of orthodontic specialty practice. Fall. Beane, faculty on staff.
901abc [301abc] (ORTH) RESEARCH (2, 1, 2). Arranged. Proffit, Phillips.
993 [393] (ORTH) THESIS (3 or more).
The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry requires participation in both the centralized application and matching services. Application requires submission of the required transcripts and documentation to the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036. All candidates must register with the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program, 595 Bay Street, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2C2. A personal interview is required and interviews are made by invitation of the department after reviewing applicants' records. All candidates must complete an application to The Graduate School once they have been selected for an interview.
The department offers a graduate program in Pediatric Dentistry leading to the MS, MPH, or PhD degree. The minimum program length is thirty-six months, beginning July 1 of each year. The program's goal is to prepare the student for a career in academic research, dental education clinical practice, or public health. Developing leadership skills and training advocates for children's health is emphasized. For interested students, this program can be combined with other educational programs in the social sciences, basic sciences, or allied health professions leading to an additional master's degree, postdoctoral fellowship, an individual Dentist-Scientist award, or a doctoral degree.
During the first year each student completes courses in research design and statistics. A protocol for the research project is completed in conjunction with the course work during the first year. This project provides a background in the scientific method and scientific writing. During the second year data are collected, and during the third year the thesis is written and defended. Under the direction of leaders in many fields of research, research opportunities are available in a wide range of topics and can be undertaken in the School of Dentistry, in the Dental Research Center, at a facility in nearby Research Triangle Park, or at a neighboring institution of higher learning. Numerous projects have received national acclaim and have resulted in publications in dental literature. Hospital training is gained through the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Graduate students are active members of the department's teaching team during all years. Development of leadership skills in the health profession is supported by externships at the local, state, and national levels.
Stipends are available depending upon available resources.
800abcd [200abcd] MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES (1, 1, 1, 1). (One hour a week for each fall and spring semester.) This is a seminar series that focuses on a broad range of topics related to pediatric dentistry and pediatric medicine, including general medical issues, practice management, social issues, child advocacy, and presentation of unusual clinical cases. Roberts.
801abcdef [201abcdef] PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING SEMINAR (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1). (One hour a week each fall and spring semester for two years.) This course is a seminar wherein diagnosis and treatment planning options are considered through a problem-oriented approach. For cases in progress and completed, outcomes are reviewed and critiqued. Vann.
803abcd [203abcd] PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (Six hours a month for fall and spring semesters for twenty-four months.) This seminar covers the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry from behavior management to pulp therapy. The course relies on readings of classic and contemporary literature with seminars that include discussions and critiques of readings. Vann and Pediatric Dentistry faculty.
804abcd [204abcd] ADVANCED CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (Six to twelve hours a week for thirty-six months.) This course provides clinical experience in all phases of pediatric dentistry, including dental treatment under conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Faculty on staff.
805 [205] CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (One hour monthly during the spring semester for three years.) This course provides an understanding of the design, implementation, and management of a modern pediatric dental practice. Most seminar leaders are private practitioners who are adjunct faculty in the department. Vann.
806abcd [206abcd] TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTAL EMERGENCIES (One hour a week each week for thirty-six months.) This seminar series serves as a faculty/resident forum for reviewing the previous week's emergency cases and in which diagnosis and treatment options are reviewed and critiqued. Endodontic faculty and residents also participate in this course. Vann.
901-904 [301] RESEARCH (Minimum of one half-day a week for thirty-six months.) Students pursue an institutionally-approved research project under the guidance of the faculty following review of the pertinent literature and planning on the basis of sound experimental design. Faculty on staff.
993 [393] MASTER'S THESIS. Faculty on staff.
The Graduate Program in Periodontology is designed to prepare dentists to enter the clinical practice of periodontics or to assume positions in academics and research. Stipends are provided during the three years of study.
The program consists of a thirty-six-month course of study leading to a certificate in Periodontics and a master of science degree. Alternative degree programs include a master of public health or a PhD in oral biology. The first two years are devoted primarily to the study of biological concepts and literature that relate to periodontology, as well as to the acquisition of clinical skills in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting tooth supporting tissues. A portion of the first two years is devoted to research. The third year involves a combination of patient care, teaching, research, and the successful completion of a thesis. Elective courses relating to areas of research interests are available.
The admission policy for graduate training in periodontology follows the regular requirements for admission to The Graduate School. Admission to The Graduate School is granted only after the department reviews and approves the application, transcripts of prior academic work, letters of reference, and other credentials. All applications, transcripts, and letters of reference should be mailed to the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036. All application materials should be submitted by August 15 for the following summer class beginning July 1. A personal interview is required for admission.
Students begin the program July 1. The number of students is limited to three each year.
710, 711 [266abc] (PERI) PERIODONTAL THERAPY (1, 1). This graduate seminar reviews techniques and procedures for treating periodontal diseases. Topics include gingival grafting, surgical flap management, osseous surgery, periodontal regeneration, antimicrobials, host modulation, and periodontal medicine. Summer and fall. Rahman.
720, 721, 722, 723 [268abde] (PERI) CASE ANALYSIS (10). Course participants present comprehensive cases with periodontal conditions. Discussion focuses on periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment execution and results. Fall and spring. Paquette.
730, 731 [270ab] (PERI) SEMINAR IN PERIODONTOLOGY (6). In this first-year literature review course, graduate students present and evaluate the evidence on periodontal disease etiology, pathogenesis, risk factors and treatments including mechanical, surgical, and pharmacological approaches. Fall and spring. Paquette.
760, 761 [271ab] (PERI) SEMINAR IN PERIODONTOLOGY (6). In this second- and third-year literature review course, graduate students discuss evidence on advanced topics in periodontology or related disciplines. Fall and spring. Williams.
820 [320] (PERI) INTRODUCTION TO IMPLANTS (1). This graduate seminar traces the biology of osseointegration, surgical techniques in dental implant placement, and prosthetic restoration. The seminar includes didactic lectures, case presentations, and journal club components. Fall. Moriarty.
821 [321] (PERI) CLINICAL IMPLANTOLOGY (1). This graduate seminar continues themes introduced in PERI 820 and discusses advanced implant topics including bone augmentation, peri-implantitis, and implant efficacy assessment. The seminar includes didactic lectures, case presentations, and journal club components. Spring. Moriarty.
890, 891 [250ab] (PERI) ADVANCED CLINICAL PERIODONTICS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE (9). Within this first-year specialty clinic, graduate students begin diagnosing and comprehensively treating patients with periodontal diseases. Cases may involve interdisciplinary care, medical management, dental implants, and sedation procedures. Fall, spring, and summer. Department faculty.
892, 893 [251ab] (PERI) ADVANCED CLINICAL PERIODONTICS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE (9). Within this second- and third-year specialty clinic, graduate students gain proficiency in managing patients with periodontal diseases, using both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Cases may involve interdisciplinary care, medical management, dental implants, and sedation procedures. Fall, spring, and summer. Department faculty.
990, 991 [301bc] (PERI) RESEARCH (5 each). Fall, spring, and summer. Department faculty.
993 [393] (PERI) THESIS (3 or more).
The admission policy for graduate training in prosthodontics follows the regular requirements for admission to The Graduate School. Admission to The Graduate School is granted only after the application, transcript of prior academic work, letters of reference, and other credentials are reviewed and approved by the appropriate committee. All applications, transcripts, and letters of reference should be mailed to the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036. All application materials should be submitted by September 15 for the following summer class beginning July 1. A personal interview is required for admission.
The Graduate Program in Prosthodontics is currently a thirty-six month course of study in fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental implant prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics leading to a master of science degree. The primary goals of the program are to prepare a student for clinical practice and/or a teaching and research career. The curriculum offers a broad educational experience in clinical, research, didactic, and teaching activities. The program satisfies the formal training requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics for certification examination in prosthodontics.
Stipends are available at various levels throughout the entire course.
701, 702, 703 [230abc] (PROS) INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHODONTIC LITERATURE (2, 2, 2). A seminar designed to review early and classic prosthodontic literature common to fixed and removable prosthodontics. Summer (first year); fall and spring (third year). Director, faculty on staff.
704, 705, 706 [230def] (PROS) INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHODONTIC LITERATURE.
721-726 [231abcdef] (PROS) PROSTHODONTIC PRINCIPLES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT PLANNING - FIXED AND REMOVABLE (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2). Principles of diagnosis and treatment relative to the prosthodontic patient are covered in depth in this seminar series. Fall and spring (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year); summer (third year). Director, faculty on staff.
731-736 [237abcdef] (PROS) PROSTHODONTIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1).
736a, 736b [236ab] (OPER) GRADUATE DENTAL MATERIALS (3). This is a foundation course for dental materials science and dental materials applications. Fall and spring. Bayne.
751-754 [233abcde] (PROS) MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHODONTIC PRINCIPLES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT (1, 1, 1, 1, 1). Principles of diagnosis and treatment relative to maxillofacial prosthodontic patients are covered in depth in this seminar series. Summer, fall, and spring (second year); summer (third year). Minsley, faculty on staff.
801-808 [232abcdef] (PROS) ADVANCED CLINICAL FIXED AND REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS (1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5). This clinical offering is designed to permit the graduate student to experience all phases of advanced patient management in fixed and removable prosthodontics. Summer, fall, and spring (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year); summer, fall, and spring (third year). Director, faculty on staff.
851-854 [234abcd] (PROS) CLINICAL MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHODONTICS (2, 2, 2, 2). This clinical offering is designed to permit the graduate student to manage the comprehensive prosthodontic care of congenital and/or acquired maxillofacial defects in both the dental school and hospital environment. Spring (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year); summer, fall, and spring (third year). Minsley, faculty on staff.
901-906 [235abcdef] (PROS) RESEARCH (2, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5). The graduate pursues the literature and selects a research project planned and conducted under the direction of the appropriate graduate faculty. Spring (first year); summer, fall, and spring (second year); summer, fall, and spring (third year). Graduate faculty.
993 [393] (PROS) MASTER'S THESIS (3 or more). Completion of thesis for master of science degree. Spring (third year). Graduate faculty.
In addition to the courses listed, core courses are required in anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology, oral pathology, research methodology, scientific writing, and dental education. Flexibility in the curriculum also allows opportunity for appropriate electives.
A number of graduate courses from allied clinical and biomedical disciplines are available as electives for prosthodontic graduate students. Though not required, elective courses are encouraged. Interest in electives (from within or outside the School of Dentistry) should be discussed with the program director so that the core curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate the student's needs.
The Department of Endodontics offers a three-year program leading to a certificate in endodontics and a master of science degree.The program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in academics, research, or the clinical practice of endodontics, and for certification by the American Board of Endodontics.
The Endodontics Graduate Program involves an integrated study of biological sciences as they pertain to endodontics; development of the clinical skills required in the broad area of the endodontic specialty; review of classic and current literature in endodontics; teaching experience; research design and methodology; and the development and completion of a research project.
Enrollment is limited to two candidates each year. The course of study begins July 1 of each year.
710, 720, 730, 740, 750 [210abcde] (ENDO) ADVANCED CLINICAL ENDODONTICS (29). 870 hours of clinical practice. Faculty on staff.
811, 821, 831, 841 [211abcde] (ENDO) ENDODONTICS SEMINAR AND CASE ANALYSIS (15). 180 hours conference. Faculty on staff.
812, 822, 832, 842 [212abcde] (ENDO) ENDODONTICS LITERATURE REVIEW SEMINAR (20). 270 hours. Faculty on staff.
920, 921, 922, 923 [220abcde] (ENDO) RESEARCH (15). 675 hours of laboratory. Faculty on staff. Required each semester.
993 [393] THESIS (3 or more). Third year.
Core courses required of Graduate Students in Endodontics:
701 [201] (DENG) RESEARCH DESIGN (1). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
702 [202] (DENG) BIOSTATISTICS (2). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
703 [203] (DENG) APPLIED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (2). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
706 [206] (ORAD) ADVANCED ORAL RADIOLOGY (2). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
707 [207] (OMSU) REGIONAL ANATOMY (3). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
720 [220] (OMSU) CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS (1). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
733 [233] (OBIO) DIRECTED STUDIES IN ORAL BIOLOGY (1, 1, 1, 1). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing.
The primary objective of the Dental Hygiene Education Master of Science Program is to prepare well-qualified educators for dental hygiene programs. At the successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: (1) give evidence of having acquired advanced knowledge and skills in one of the following minors: dental management/administration, dental radiology, science basic to dental hygiene education, oral pathology, and clinical education; (2) develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in the conduct of dental hygiene programs; (3) teach courses in more than one dental hygiene field; and (4) define their own problems from the present body of knowledge in dental and dental hygiene education, solve the problems, and present their work in a scholarly fashion.
Credit hour requirements vary and are based on the individual background of the student and on the minor selected by the student. Thirty-nine credit hours are required in the core (including thesis or research) and nine to twelve hours in the minor. The length of the program is approximately two years. Minimum admissions requirements for the program include current licensure and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association. Work experience in dental hygiene education or dental hygiene practice is strongly recommended.
Applicants must have a grade point average of B or better in the professional undergraduate curriculum. Three letters of recommendation are required, as well as completion of an admissions questionnaire by the applicant. The course of study begins July 1 of each year. An application to the University can be obtained by writing to the Admissions Office, School of Dentistry, CB# 7450, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450. For further information, contact Coordinator, Dental Hygiene Education Program, School of Dentistry, CB# 7450, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, (919) 966-2800.
701 [201] (DENG) RESEARCH DESIGN (1). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing. Fall. Wright.
702 [202] (DENG) BIOSTATISTICS (2). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing. Spring. Phillips.
703 [203] (DENG) APPLIED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (2). Please refer to the core and multi-use listing. Fall. Beck.
715 [115] (DHED) CURRENT CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL SKILLS (2). This course reviews and updates students in current treatment and diagnostic modalities in dental allied education. Students who satisfactorily pass the evaluation will be exempt. Summer. Wilder.
720 [120] (DHED) EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS (2). This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to various teaching philosophies and methodologies. A variety of educational concepts such as methods of presentation, testing, and measurement are explored. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theory. Summer. Wilder.
730 [230] (DHED) ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION (3). Provides information and experience in leadership, administration, and accreditation for allied dental education programs. Spring. George.
736 [136] (DHED) CLINICAL/LABORATORY TEACHING PRACTICUM (2). This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to function as a competent clinical instructor. Psychomotor skill development and analysis and remediation of performance problems are two topics related to clinical teaching that are stressed. Fall. Peterson.
760ab [160a] (DHED) SEMINAR IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (1). This course is designed to provide knowledge and stimulate discussion about pertinent topics in dental and allied dental education and research. Fall. Wilder.
837 [237] (DHED) INTERNSHIP (6-9). This full semester internship provides the student with the opportunity to student teach in an allied dental program. Spring. George.
860 [160b] (DHED) SEMINAR IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (1). Fall. Wilder.
993 [393] (DHED) THESIS (3). Fall and spring. Wilder.
ELECTIVE (3).
Additional courses are required for each minor as follows:
Biological Sciences
102 (DENT) GROSS ANATOMY (4). Levitch.
104 (DENT) MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY (4). Hadler.
114 (DENT) PHYSIOLOGY (4). Moss.
Clinical Education
753 [153] (DHED) ADVANCED INTRAORAL FUNCTIONS (3). Wilder.
754 [154] (DHED) ADVANCED INTRAORAL FUNCTIONS (PERIODONTICS) (3). Wilder.
833 [233] (DHED) SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN DENTAL RADIOLOGY EDUCATION (4). Overman.
836 [236] (DHED) ADVANCED/CLINICAL TEACHING (3). George.
Dental Radiology
190 (ORAD) COMPREHENSIVE RADIATION BIOLOGY (Var.).
162 (RADI) RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING I (4). Burns.
Management/Administration
774 [474e] (DHED) PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR (2). Wilder.
834 [234] (DHED) DENTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR (4). Wilder.
ELECTIVE (3).
Oral Pathology
104 (DENT) MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY (4). Hadler.
127 (DENT) PATHOLOGY I (3). Bentley.
202 (DENT) PATHOLOGY II (2). Murrah.