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School of DentistryAdministrationIndiana University School of Dentistry Administration

• JOHN N. WILLIAMS, DMD, MBA, Dean• MICHAEL KOWOLIK, BDS, PHD, Executive

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & GlobalEngagement

• PAUL EDWARDS, DDS, MS, FRCD(C), SeniorAssociate Dean for Academic Programs

• TIEN-MIN GABRIEL CHU, DDS, PHD, AssociateDean for Research

• RICHARD GREGORY, PHD, Associate Dean forGraduate Education

• MELANIE PETERSON, DMD, MBA, Associate Deanfor Admissions and Student Affairs

• HARVEY WEINGARTEN, DDS, Associate Dean forClinical Affairs

• MARY COOPER, RDH, MS, Associate Dean, IU FortWayne Allied Dental Education

• TIMOTHY BROWN, MBA, Assistant Dean forFinance and Administration

• JOHN HOFFMAN, Assistant Dean of Development• INA MCBEAN, MS, Director of Diversity and Student

Success• MELINDA MEADOWS, LDH, MS, Assistant Dean for

Academic Affairs• JOSEPH HEIDELMAN, DDS, Interim Chair, Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery• ANGELES MARTINEZ-MIER, DDS, MSD, PHD,

Chair, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry,and Dental Public Health

• DEAN MORTON, DDS, MS; Chair, Prosthodontics;Assistant Dean for Innovation

• JEFFREY PLATT, DDS, MS, Chair, BiomedicalSciences and Comprehensive Care

• KENNETH SPOLNIK, DDS, MSD, Chair,Endodontics

• KELTON STEWART, DDS, MS, Chair, Orthodonticsand Facial Genetics

• SUSAN ZUNT, DDS, MS, Chair, Oral Pathology,Medicine & Radiology

While every effort is made to provide accurate and currentinformation, Indiana University reserves the right tochange without notice statements in the bulletin seriesconcerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, orother matters.

OverviewWelcome to the Indiana University School of Dentistry,one of the oldest and largest public dental schools in theUnited States. Many of the dental profession’s “firsts” tookplace at Indiana University, including the inventions of thefirst bitewing X-ray and the stannous fluoride formula that

would become Crest® toothpaste, as well as authorship ofseminal textbooks in pediatric dentistry, biomaterials, andoral radiology.

The Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is amember of the American Dental Education Associationand is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental

Accreditation of the American Dental Association. IU’sdental school was established as the Indiana DentalCollege in 1879 and acquired by Indiana University in1925. It is the only dental school in the state. The schoolis located on the campus of Indiana University–PurdueUniversity Indianapolis (IUPUI), adjacent to the IndianaUniversity Medical Center. Clinical facilities in the Schoolof Dentistry were modernized and expanded in 2018 withthe addition of the state-of-the-art, 45,000-square-footJames J. Fritts, D.D.S. Clinical Care Center.

Clinic patients are drawn from a population area of aboutone million people. The great variety of cases treatedprovides each student with abundant opportunities tomaster techniques. The school also maintains dentalclinics at Riley Hospital for Children; University Hospitalat the IU Medical Center; Indiana University Fort Wayne;the Stone Family Health Center in Evansville, Ind., andnumerous off-campus sites, many in federally qualifiedcommunity health centers.

Multiple degrees and certificate programs are available atIUSD, including D.D.S., M.S.D., M.S. in advanced practicespecialties, Ph.D., Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting.Our graduates practice dentistry and allied fields in nearlyall of the 50 states and about 30 other countries.

This Academic Bulletin describes the opportunitiesavailable at the Indiana University School of Dentistryin Indianapolis and Fort Wayne and outlines therequirements for admission and program completion.Undergraduate programs in allied dentistry are alsooffered on the Northwest (Gary), and South Bendcampuses. Students interested in undergraduateprograms at IU Northwest and South Bend shouldcheck with a counselor on these campuses for specificrequirements, which may vary from the requirements onthe Indianapolis and Fort Wayne campuses.


Contact InformationThe IU School of Dentistry's Office of Academic Programsis open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thedental school's website is https://www.dentistry.iu.edu.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Requests for application forms or information about Doctorof Dental Surgery (DDS) programs should be directed to:

Office of Academic Programs

Admissions and Student Affairs

Indiana University School of Dentistry

1121 West Michigan Street, Room 105 North

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Telephone: (317) 274-8173

Fax: (317) 278-9066

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E-mail: [email protected]

Advanced Graduation Certificates

M.S.D., M.S., and Ph.D. Degree Programs

Office of Graduate Education

Barb Lerner


1121 West Michigan Street, Room 280B


Telephone: (317) 274-5348

Fax: (317) 274-7188


Dental Hygiene Education - Indianapolis

Lisa Maxwell, Director of Dental Hygiene

Comprehensive Care and General Dentistry


1121 West Michigan St.


Telephone: (317) 274-7801


Dental Assisting Education - Indianapolis

Pamela Ford, Director of Dental Assisting

Indiana University School of Dentistry1121 West Michigan Street, RM DS317Indianapolis, IN 46202

Telephone: (317) 274-7801


Allied Dental Education at Indiana University FortWayne

Mary Cooper, Associate Dean

Neff Hall 150

Indiana University Fort Wayne

2101 E. Coliseum Boulevard

Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

Telephone: (260) 481-6837


https://www.iufw.edu/academics/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionIndiana University pledges itself to continue itscommitment to the achievement of equal opportunitywithin the university and throughout American society as

a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire,promote, educate, and provide services to persons basedupon their individual qualifications. Indiana Universityprohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerationof such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity,gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion,sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Indiana University shall take affirmative action, positiveand extraordinary, to overcome the discriminatory effectsof traditional policies and procedures with regard to thedisabled, minorities, women, and Vietnam-era veterans.An Office of Equal Opportunity on each campus monitorsthe university’s policies and assists individuals who havequestions or problems related to discrimination.


Student Organizations &Services

• Associations & Societies• Dental Library• Diversity Support• Financial Assistance• Health Service• Housing

Associations & SocietiesAmerican Student Dental Association

The local chapter of the American Student DentalAssociation (ASDA) is fully recognized by the AmericanDental Association (ADA), and membership is required ofall IUSD dental students. Membership dues are includedwith other fees assessed by the school during the fallsemester billing process. Associate membership alsois available to predental students. ASDA protects andadvances the rights, interests, and welfare of studentspursuing careers in dentistry. Life insurance and otherbenefits are available to ASDA members.

Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association

Dental hygiene students may join the Student AmericanDental Hygienists’ Association, which offers experiencessimilar to those of ASDA.

Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)

The national honor dental society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon(OKU), is represented by the component chapter of ThetaTheta. Candidates are nominated from the upper one-fifth of each graduating class, with faculty voting intomembership 12 percent of the class. The key, whichis symbolic of the society, is awarded to each newlyelected member. OKU awards several scholarships eachyear to students of high character who demonstrateacademic proficiency as well as potential in advancingthe profession of dentistry. Modest, interest-free loans arealso available to second-, third-, and fourth-year studentswith a documented need.

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Sigma Phi Alpha

The national honor dental hygiene society, Sigma PhiAlpha, is represented by the component Theta chapter.Candidates are nominated from the upper one-fifth of eachgraduating class, with faculty voting into membership upto 10 percent of the class. Elected members rank highestin scholarship, service, and leadership. The key, which issymbolic of the society, is awarded to each newly electedmember. Sigma Phi Alpha awards several scholarships tooutstanding students each year.

American Dental Education Association

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)is the voice of dental education. ADEA's mission is tolead institutions and individuals in the dental educationcommunity to address contemporary issues influencingeducation, research, and the delivery of oral health carefor the overall health and safety of the public. Membersinclude 76 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than1,000 allied and advanced dental education programs, 60corporations and more than 20,000 individuals.

Student Professionalism and Ethics Association

The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association(SPEA) in dentistry is a national, student-drivenassociation established to promote and support students’lifelong commitment to ethical behavior in order tobenefit the patients they serve and to further the dentalprofession.

The objectives of the association are to collaborate withleadership of the dental profession to effectively advocatefor our members and act as a support system for studentsin strengthening their personal and professional ethicsvalues by providing a resource for ethics education andprofessional development; fostering a non-punitive,open-forum environment for ethics communication; andpromoting awareness of ethics standards and relatedissues within dentistry.

National Dental Association (NDA)

Dental students may also join the student branch ofthe National Dental Association (NDA), the nation’slargest and oldest organization for minority oral healthprofessionals. The NDA is dedicated to providingaffordable dental care, education, and guidance tounderserved members of the community, includingracial and ethnic minorities, children, the indigent, theelderly, and the disabled. The Student National DentalAssociation promotes fellowship and cooperation amongits members and aids in the advancement of minoritystudents in dentistry. It has furthered these purposesthrough publication of a newsletter, annual conventions,and collaborations with other national dental groupssuch as the American Student Dental Association.More information is available at the following Web site:www.ndaonline.org.

Hispanic Dental Association

The Hispanic Dental Association provides leadershipand represents professionals who share a commoncommitment to improving the oral health of personsin the Hispanic community through better prevention,treatment, and education. The association’s objectives

include fostering research and knowledge of Hispanicoral health problems, providing a worldwide source ofcontinuing education for oral health professionals servingthe Hispanic community, stimulating interest of Hispanicsin oral health, and encouraging their entry into the oralhealth professions. The association is open to dentalprofessionals, dental students, and students enrolled inthe allied dental programs. More information is available atthe following Web site: www.hdassoc.org.

Dental LibraryThe mission of the Indiana University School of DentistryLibrary is to provide materials and services to support theteaching, research, patient care, and community outreachactivities of faculty, staff, and students. In addition, thelibrary provides information services to IU School ofDentistry alumni, Indiana citizens, and dental healthprofessionals around the world.

Established in 1881, the IUSD Library has over 57,000volumes on dentistry as well as the basic sciences andselected medical specialties. It maintains subscriptionsto approximately 450 professional print and 300 onlinejournal titles. Its rich collection of over 25,000 books and32,000 bound journal volumes, which dates back to themid-1800s and is international in scope, makes it one ofthe premier dental libraries in existence. The collection issupplemented through the use of automated interlibraryloan services with libraries throughout the United States.

As part of the Indiana University Library System, thedental school library’s collections are included in thesystemwide Web-based catalog, IUCAT. IUCAT containsthe collections of all of the IU Libraries, including theIndiana University School of Medicine Ruth Lilly MedicalLibrary, the Ruth Lilly Law Library, and University Library,all of which are conveniently located on the IUPUIcampus. These libraries maintain extensive print andelectronic resource collections in subjects ranging fromanthropology to zoology and in combination with theSchool of Dentistry Library work cooperatively to meet theinformation needs of faculty, staff, and students.

In addition to the IUCAT online catalog, faculty, staff, andstudents have access to a number of subject-specificdatabases and full-text electronic resources. The NationalLibrary of Medicine’s MEDLINE® database, whichincludes worldwide coverage of dental journal literature,is available in three versions. Other available selecteddatabases include the Cochrane Library, LexicompOnline for Dentistry, LexisNexis Academic, Micromedex®2.0, OvidSP, Science Citation Index Expanded, Web ofKnowledge, and WorldCat. Full-text E-book and E-journalresources are available through services such as Journalsat Ovid, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, AccessMedicine®, Clinical Key, Stat!Ref®, and VisualDx. Thelibrary’s nine public access computer workstations provideaccess to library and campus-wide accessible electronicresources. Wireless as well as wired connections arealso available throughout the library for laptop andmobile users. Off-campus access to most databases andelectronic resources is available through the IUPUI VirtualPrivate Network (VPN), which allows authorized users withcomputers in remote locations to be recognized as if theywere on campus.

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The library’s media collection contains interactive CD-ROMs, DVDs, slides, audiocassettes, and videotapesdealing with dentistry.

The library also houses a large collection of historicmaterials, including an archival collection focusing onthe history of the Indiana University School of Dentistryand the dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assistingprofessions.

Additional details are available on the Dental Librarywebsite.

Office of Diversity, Equity, andInclusionThe mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, andInclusion at the Indiana University School of Dentistryis to develop strategies to improve the diversity of theoral health care workforce and to advance the quality oforal health in Indiana. The office has developed activitiesto expand the pipeline of qualified underrepresentedand disadvantaged applicants for the IU dentalschool's programs. The director and staff continue towork to increase education and awareness of oral healthissues for students, faculty, and staff. The office strivesto create structured programs to provide mentoring,academic enrichment, and experiential opportunities forstudents. It also endeavors to establish and enhancerelationships with funding agencies, educationalinstitutions, and other health professionals. For moreinformation about the services provided, contact the officeat (317) 274-6573; [email protected].

Financial AssistanceFederal financial loans may be obtained for all educationalprograms on the basis of need through the IUPUI Officeof Student Financial Services: Campus Center 250A, 420University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46205-5145; Website www.iupui.edu/finaid.

Health ServiceHealth InsuranceAll students -- without exception -- are required to carryhealth insurance while enrolled at IUSD. Students will notbe allowed to participate in any school activity withoutdocumentation of current adequate health insurance.

Option 1: Students will be enrolled automatically inthe Professional Student Plan sponsored by IndianaUniversity. Details of the benefits are available onlineat http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/students.html.Students will be billed for coverage by the IUPUI Officeof the Bursar in the fall and the spring. Indiana UniversityHuman Resources/Benefits (IUHR/B) directs theautomatic enrollment. All communications are conductedbetween the student and IUHR/B. Students should contactthe Student Insurance Coordinator at [email protected] any questions.

Option 2: Students may be eligible or elect coverageunder a plan other than the Professional StudentPlan (for example: fellowship, scholarship or grant,international or private insurance). If so, the studentmust submit a waiver form indicating nonparticipation inthe Professional Student Plan no later than the waiverdeadline. The deadline is August 1st; no exceptionswill be granted. The waiver form can be completed

by following the instructions at the following websitehttps://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/students/student-connection.aspx?GroupID=812801.

Students with questions about the waiver requirementsshould contact the Student Insurance Coordinator [email protected].

For information about benefits, please visit http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/students.htmlor www.aetnastudenthealth.com.

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Health Services for StudentsIUPUI Campus Health Services, located in Coleman Hall,Room 100A and Campus Center E213, offers limitedhealth services for all full-time students at IUPUI and isopen Monday through Friday. Immunizations are providedon a fee-for-service basis. When using IUPUI CampusHealth Services, those students not on the IU School ofMedicine Student Health Insurance plan (see section onHealth Insurance in this handbook) must pay prior to beingtreated and submit the documentation to their insurancecompanies for reimbursement. Students should contacttheir health insurance carrier provider prior to treatment.Clinic hours, available services, and other information isavailable at https://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/health/medical/index.html.

Student Emergency Medical CareEmergency medical attention is available at EskenaziHospital or by calling (317) 880-0000. Limited andemergency outpatient care is available from IUPUICampus Health Services for students who are injuredduring their educational activities. More informationis available at http://health.iupui.edu/students/emergency.html.

Counseling and Psychological Services CenterThe IUPUI Counseling and Psychological Service Center(CAPS) has professional staff available to provideindividual or group counseling. CAPS provides directprofessional psychological services, including crisisresponse, counseling, assessment, and referrals thatare accessible to, and provide for, the general well-being of all IUPUI students. CAPS is located in Suite220 in the Walker Plaza, 217 Indiana Avenue and canbe contacted at (317) 274-2548 or on their website athttp://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/health-wellness/counseling-psychology/index.shtml.

In the event of a medical and/or mental health emergency,contact 911 or the following 24-hour crisis resources:Crisis and Suicide Hotline: (317) 251-7575Midtown Mental Health Center (317) 554-2704Aspire Indiana Behavioral Health System 24 Hour CrisisLine: (800) 560-4038

IUSD students are required to be immunized for protectionagainst a number of infectious diseases, and most ofthese immunizations must be completed before thestudent matriculates. Details pertaining to specificimmunization requirements are sent by the School ofDentistry to all incoming students.

While every attempt is made to provide accurate andcurrent information in this bulletin, Indiana Universityreserves the right to change without notice statements

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in the bulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees,curricula, courses, or other matters.

HousingCampus HousingWhile most IUSD students live off campus, assistance inlocating campus housing is available through the Office ofHousing and Residence Life at IUPUI. For information ontypes of housing available and how to apply for housing,please see the website at http://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/housing/. Additional assistance may be available throughOASA. Contact information and additional details canbe found on their website at http://www.iusd.iupui.edu/prospective-students/newstudents/housing-information/.

Policies and ProceduresThe Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) hasapproved all IUSD education programs without reportingrequirements. The next CODA site visit will occur inSeptember 2020.

The following polices on academics, personal conductand professionalism are available in the IUSD StudentHandbook:

• Academic Progress• Academic Misconduct and Professional Behavior• Assessments• Attendance• Cheating• Clinic and Laboratory Policies• Civility and Disorderly Conduct• Civility on Websites Maintained on University

Servers• Compliance, Immunizations and GIS• Criminal Background Checks• Disabilities Accommodation Policy• Dress Code• Employment• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination/Sexual or

Racial Harassment• Grades and Testing• Graduation Requirements• Health Service and Health Insurance• Mobile Device and Security• Non-Retaliation and Whistleblower Policy• Organizational Chart and Contact Information• Patient Confidentiality• Plagiarism• Remediation• Safety and Infection Control• Scholarships• Sexual Misconduct/Violence• Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol• Suspension or Dismissal for Academic Misconduct/

Unprofessional Behavior• Testing Policy• Threatening Behavior and Violence• Weapons Policy• Work Study

Complaint Policy

A copy of the appropriate standards and/or theCommission on Dental Accreditation’s policy andprocedure for submission of complaints may be obtainedby contacting CODA, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago,IL 60611-2678 or calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 4653.

While every attempt is made to provide accurate andcurrent information in this bulletin, Indiana Universityreserves the right to change without notice statementsin the bulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees,curricula, courses, or other matters.

Doctor of Dental Surgery(D.D.S.) Program

• Admission• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Curriculum• Institutional Competencies

Admission• Application Procedure• Pre-dental Counseling• Pre-dental Requirements• Indiana University International Dentist Program• Coordinated Curriculum for Doctor of Dental Surgery

and Master of Public Health Degrees• Combined Ph.D./D.D.S. Degree Program

Requirements• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees

Application ProcedurePlease refer to the IUSD D.D.S. admissions website pagefor the comprehensive description of the admissionsprocess and procedures.

All applicants to IUSD must apply through the AmericanAssociation of Dental Schools Application Service(AADSAS). Information is then sent in a standardizedformat to the dental schools as directed by the applicant.AADSAS begins accepting applications in early Juneeach year. All D.D.S. applicants must submit an onlineapplication at the ADEA website. All IUSD applicantsmust submit applications to AADSAS by October 15 ofeach admissions cycle year. This is an IUSD deadlinerequirement. Applicants are encouraged to apply earlyin the cycle in order to maximize the opportunity for a fallinterview. Depending on individual circumstances springinterviews may be granted.

The IUSD Dental Admissions Committee is chargedwith the responsibility, using a holistic review process,to review and select qualified and diverse candidates foradmission to the D.D.S. program who best demonstratethe capability of advancing the oral and general healthof diverse patient populations. Some of the criteriaused for selection of students include science GPA(i.e. math, physics, biology, chemistry), overall GPA,Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores, letters of academicrecommendation, the personal interview, years and hoursof college credit, degrees received, motivation, manual

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dexterity and artistic skills, character, personality, ethics,and exposure to the field of dentistry.

Applicants are notified of admission no earlier thanDecember 1 of each year.


Pre-dental CounselingStudents who would like to discuss their academicprograms should arrange appointments with pre-dentaladvisors on their own campus. Individuals who arenot admitted or nontraditional applicants or applicantswith unusual circumstances may request an advisingappointment with the dental school’s Office of Admissionsand Student Affairs (see Contact Information).


Pre-dental RequirementsAlthough students of all majors and educationalbackgrounds are encouraged to apply for admittanceto the IU School of Dentistry (IUSD), the faculty ofIUSD acknowledges that a strong foundation in Biologyand Chemistry is essential to meeting the rigors ofthe curriculum. Therefore, these D.D.S. prerequisitesmust be completed before matriculation: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/prospective-students/admissions/D.D.S.-prerequisites/


Indiana University InternationalDentist ProgramThe Indiana University International Dentist Program(IU-IDP) offers qualified graduates of internationaldental programs the opportunity to earn a D.D.S. degreeat IUSD. The IU-IDP is a unique program with oneseparate, flat-rate tuition that is charged regardless ofIndiana residency status. [Approved by the IU Board ofTrustees, 6-7-17]. Applications are submitted throughthe Centralized Application for Advanced Placementfor International Dentists (CAAPID), the centralizedapplication service managed by the American DentalEducation Association (ADEA). Applicants are requiredto pass Parts I and II of the National Board DentalExamination prior to submission of their CAAPIDapplication. Selected applicants are interviewed andmust complete and pass a bench test. The program isa minimum of 30 months. Accepted IU-IDP studentsmatriculate in January of each year with the D2 class.

Full details about the IDP program and admissions areavailable on the IUSD International Dentist Program webpage at: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php?cID=1102


Coordinated Curriculum for D.D.S.and Master of Public Health DegreesIn conjunction with the Richard M. Fairbanks School ofPublic Health at IUPUI, IUSD offers the option of a dualD.D.S./Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree. To learnmore about the M.P.H. degree program, visit the School ofPublic Health’s Website at www.pbhealth.iupui.edu. Thecurriculum for the dual-degree program is described atthis D.D.S./M.P.H. Coordinated Curriculum web page at:https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php?cID=1105


Combined Ph.D./D.D.S. DegreeProgramThe objective of the Combined Ph.D./D.D.S. program isto provide a core curriculum that offers a solid scientificbase for a career in research and teaching in the dentalsciences of today and the future. Graduates from thiscombined program would be highly recruited to academicpositions at Dental Schools. All applicants will need tofulfill all prerequisite dental requirements for admittanceto the D.D.S. Program and apply through AADSAS.The AADSAS application deadline is December 1st.The DAT may be substituted for the GRE Examination.Applicants are also required to fill out the University onlineapplication. The University Ph.D. application deadline isJanuary 15. More information is available on the IUSDCombined Ph.D./D.D.S. Program web page at: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php?cID=524.


Program Costs: Tuition and Fees for2018-2019 Academic YearAcademic Year 2018-2019 cost of attendance for all IUSDacademic programs is available here:

https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/prospective-students/tuition/

Enrollment in IUSD cannot be considered final untilthe student has been officially registered and paid therequired tuition and fees by the deadlines established bythe IUPUI Office of the Bursar. The IUPUI Office of theBursar (https://www.pay.iupui.edu/) offers informationregarding payment methods, billing deadlines andpayment procedures.

The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs blockenrolls students each semester. Enrollment cannot befinalized until all previously incurred fees have been paidand students are compliant with IUSD and IU policies




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regarding health insurance and immunizations. Formore information on insurance and immunizations, seethe Health and Safety section of the IUSD StudentHandbook.

The Board of Trustees of Indiana University hasestablished a late enrollment fee for students whoseregistration and financial obligations are not completeby the scheduled date. The Office of the Bursar alsoassesses monthly late fees on overdue balances.Students who are not officially enrolled may not attendclasses, participate in laboratories or treat patients.

Instruments

Students are required to make a substantial investmentin instruments. All students are required to purchase thedesignated instruments as a complete set in its entirety. Inaddition to instruments purchased by students, a rental feeis charged for use of IUSD instruments in the laboratoriesand the clinics. The fee is payable each semester andis based on the cost to IUSD to provide this service.Instrument purchase and rental fees are divided betweenthe fall and spring semester.

Financial Aid

Information on financial aid is sent to all incomingstudents upon their provisional acceptance to the D.D.S.program. Up-to-date information can be found on theIUSD website (https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/prospective-students/financial-aid/). A representativefrom the IUPUI Office of Student Financial Services(http://www.iupui.edu/~finaid/) meets with first-year dentalstudents during orientation, is routinely available forcounseling appointments in IUSD, and is also accessiblethrough email at [email protected]. If it is necessaryfor a student to obtain a credit-based loan, students areencouraged to have their financial affairs in order beforeenrolling at IUSD.


CurriculumWhile every attempt is made to provide accurate andcurrent information in this bulletin, Indiana Universityreserves the right to change without notice statementsin the bulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees,curricula, courses, or other matters.

First-Year CurriculumDENT T520 Introduction to Critical Thinking andProfessional Behavior (2.5 cr.)This course is designed to help students think criticallyabout the nature of health care, professions and thebioethical and psychosocial dimensions of the doctor-patient relationship. Students will learn the foundationsof evidence-based dentistry (EBD) and to analyze healthcare problems from population, behavioral, biomedical andethical perspectives.

DENT T571 Community Based Education I, Part I(.5-3 cr.)

This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.

Repeatable for credit; maximum of 12 credits.

DENT T572 Community Based Education I, Part II(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.

Repeatable for credit; maximum of 12 credit hours.

DENT D501 Introduction to Patient Care I (1 cr.)This course provides students with the opportunity toapply, in a clinical care setting, the didactic content theyare learning in the first year of the predoctoral curriculum.The course consists of face-to-face lectures, laboratoryexercises and partnered patient care experiences.Students will gain experience in preparation anddisinfection of the dental operatory, use of personalprotective equipment, patient data collection, use of theelectronic health record system, conducting a caries riskassessment, providing effective patient education, andfluoride application. Successful completion of this courseis a prerequisite for the second semester Introduction toPatient Care course.

DENT D502 Introduction to Patient Care II (1 cr.) Thiscourse is a continuation of Introduction to Patient CareI, with emphasis on application of risk assessment, andpreventive therapies in a clinical setting

DENT D503 Relationship-centered Care: BehavioralScience, Ethics and Professionalism I (2 cr.)This course takes a relationship-centered care perspectivein teaching and reinforcing foundational concepts ofhealthcare communication theory, humanism, civility,ethics, and professionalism.

DENT D504 Dental Public Health (1 cr.) This courseprovides an introduction to dental public health withemphasis on the role of dentistry in our local, national andinternational communities.

DENT D510 General Microbiology, Infectious Disease,& Antimicrobial Therapy (3 cr.)This course is designed to expand the students'understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases andto complement student learning in concurrent biomedicaland dental sciences courses. It prepares the student forthe Systems Approach to Biomedical Sciences (SABS)courses in the following semester. The principles ofpharmacology are introduced, including the basics ofpharmacodynamics (what the drugs do to the body),pharmacokinetics (what the body does to the drug) andtherapeutics (the use of a drug or combination of drugs totreat disease).

DENT D512 Molecular Cell Biology (4 cr.)

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Molecular Cell Biology introduces dental students tothe basic concepts of cellular and molecular biology.Course examines how cellular activity is regulated, howcells are structured, and how cells achieve homeostasisand interact with each other in multicellular systems.Structured to develop critical thinking skills as well asother knowledge acquisition.

DENT D514 Normal Oral Histology (2 cr.)The Normal Oral Histology course is designed to facilitatestudents' learning of the basic microscopic anatomy of thehuman body and apply that foundation to the microscopicanatomy of the oral region. Students will learn the generalmethods of microscopic examination of tissues and applyit to the study of the oral region. This course providesa foundation for understanding physiology, pathology,pharmacology, oral pathology, periodontology and relatedclinical courses.

DENT D520 Risk Assessment, Prevention, & EarlyManagement of Dental Disease (2 cr.)This course introduces students to the biofilm basis ofcommon oral diseases, including caries and periodontaldisease. Emphasis is placed on the assessment andidentification of these diseases, and on the preventionand non-surgical therapeutics that are available for theirtreatment.

DENT D521 Nonsurgical Periodontics (2 cr.)This course familiarizes the student with the principles andskills required to provide nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

DENT D511 Head and Neck Anatomy (3 cr.)This course focuses on Human Gross Anatomy(Macroscopic Anatomy) of the head and neck throughdissection. Students will learn the locations and physicalrelationships of anatomical structures in the head andneck and be able to critically analyze clinical cases. Thisknowledge will provide the anatomical basis for specificdiagnostic and treatment procedures currently used indentistry and medicine.

DENT D515 Systems Approach to BiomedicalSciences I (5 cr.)This is part I of a two-semester sequence that presentsbasic sciences organized into specific organ systems. Thiscourse presents the first seven modules out of the total ofeleven modules in the series. Each organ system moduleis designed to cover the development, structure, function,pathology and therapy of each system. Critical thinkingskills are emphasized.

DENT D531 Tooth Morphology Lab (1.5 cr.)In the Tooth Morphology Lab, students will begin todevelop the manual skills necessary for the practice ofDentistry. Students will be required to reproduce normaltooth forms in wax. Wax is easily shaped and sculpted andis used as an intermediate stop in the fabrication of sometypes of restorations.

DENT D530 Tooth Morphology Lecture (1 cr.)The purpose of Tooth Morphology is to introduce studentsto the anatomical forms of the human dentition. In thelecture component of the course, students will learn torecognize normal tooth forms, identify permanent and

deciduous teeth both individually and within normal jawrelationships, and describe the normal eruption sequenceof primary and permanent teeth. Students will be expectedto use appropriate nomenclature and terminology whendescribing teeth, parts of teeth, or other aspects of theoro-facial complex.

DENT D532 Single Tooth Direct Restorations Lecture(1.5 cr.)Single Tooth Direct Restorations will introduce the studentto the art and science of Operative Dentistry. OperativeDentistry has been recognized as the foundation ofdentistry and the basis from which most other aspects ofdentistry begin. Operative Dentistry involves the diagnosis,treatment, prognosis and prevention of defects of theteeth. Such treatment should result in the restoration ormaintenance of proper tooth form, function, and estheticswhile maintaining the physiological integrity of the teethin relationship with the adjacent hard and soft tissue.It includes direct patient care through diagnosis andprevention of caries and other dental defects followed bytreatment planning of restorative options for these areas.This course will focus on treatment options that includeexecuting various single tooth direct cavity preparationsand subsequently restoring them with the appropriatedental restorative materials.

DENT D533 Single Tooth Direct Restorations Lab(2 cr.)The Single Tooth Direct Restorations Lab course isintended to help students develop the manual skillsnecessary to prepare and restore the diseased orabnormal tooth to proper form and function. Thepreparation and restoration of a tooth requires the dentistto practice applied human biology and microbiology, useprinciples of mechanical engineering, possess a highdegree of technical skills, and demonstrate artistic ability.Manual skills are a very important component of theproper preparation and restoration of teeth and are thefoundation to the practice of dentistry. As such, this labwill require students to execute various single tooth directpreparations and restorations.

DENT D534 Dental Materials (3 cr.)This course presents the basics of materials scienceneeded by the general dental practitioner. The propertiesof materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and compositeswill be related to their structure using basic laws andprinciples from physics, chemistry and engineeringscience. These properties will be related to theperformance of the materials in dental applications.While no clinical experience will be gained in this course,students are prepared for understanding the use ofspecific dental materials in concurrent and later dentalcourses.

DENT D535 Single Tooth Indirect Restorations Lecture(1.5 cr.)The Single Tooth Indirect Restorations course is adirect continuation of Single Tooth Direct Restorations,and students will be responsible for building upon theinformation and skills learned in that course. Students willbe expected to understand the normal morphologic andphysiologic characteristics of the dento-facial complex and

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the etiology, diagnosis and prevention of dental carieswithin the context of indirect restoration of single teeth.

DENT D536 Single Tooth Indirect Restorations Lab(2.5 cr.)The purpose of the Single Tooth Indirect Laboratory isto apply the information acquired in D535 to hand skillsdeveloped through tooth preparation and the fabrication ofindirect restorations. Students will be expected to becomecompetent in indirect preparations and restorationsincluding inlays, onlays, gold crowns and ceramic crowns.Students will be trained using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing technology as well as moretraditional methods of fabrication.

DENT D537 Introduction to Operative Dentistry(0.5 cr.)Introduction to Operative Dentistry- D537 will introduce thestudent to the art and science of Operative Dentistry whichincludes introduction to Operative Dentistry, use of hand-pieces and rotary instruments, dental terminology, dentalhistology as it relates to single tooth direct preparationsand restorations, cavity classifications, use of rubber damand other isolation methods, preventive measures such asfluoride and pit & fissure sealants, and utilization of handinstruments to refine the cavity preparation and placedirect restorations. After mastering this information, thestudent should be able to utilize this knowledge for singletooth direct preparations and restorations. OperativeDentistry has been recognized as the foundation ofdentistry and the basis from which most other aspects ofdentistry begin. Operative Dentistry involves the diagnosis,treatment, prognosis and prevention of defects of theteeth. Such treatment should result in the restoration ormaintenance of proper tooth form, function, and estheticswhile maintaining the physiological integrity of the teeth inrelationship with the adjacent hard and soft tissue utilizingthe basics acquired in D537- Introduction to OperativeDentistry. The preparation and restoration of a toothrequires the dentist to practice applied human biology andmicrobiology, use principles of mechanical engineering,possess a high degree of technical skills, and demonstrateartistic ability. The student will utilize the backgroundknowledge obtained in Introduction to Operative Dentistry,Tooth Morphology, Dental Materials, and Gnathology toprepare and restore the diseased or abnormal tooth toproper form and function.

DENT D540 Removable Prosthodontics Lecture I(1 cr.)The Removable Prosthodontics Lecture I is the first in aseries of three courses that prepare the student for theexamination, diagnosis and treatment of the edentulousor partially edentulous patient. The course is furthersupplemented by a concurrent laboratory course.

DENT D541 Removable Prosthodontics Lab I (2 cr.)This laboratory course introduces the student to thefabrication of complete dentures, immediate dentures andoverdentures.

DENT D542 Gnathology Lecture (1 cr.)Gnathology builds upon the knowledge and skills thatwere learned during the Tooth Morphology course. Thestudent's knowledge of tooth morphology will be adapted

to the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanicalrequirements of the stomatognathic system. This courseis intended to serve as the basis for a curriculum thatintegrates relevant knowledge of stomatognathic functionand stability with all dental diagnosis and treatmentprocedures.

DENT D543 Gnathology Lab (1 cr.)During the Gnathology laboratory sessions, the studentwill learn to apply knowledge of head and neck anatomyand biomechanical principles of jaw motion to themaintenance and restoration of the stomatognathicsystem, assuring proper functions.

DENT D550 Dental Radiography (2 cr.)Examines the normal form and function of the oral andmaxillofacial complex, with emphasis on the fundamentalsof intraoral imagining techniques and radiation safety.

DENT D551 Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning(1 cr.)Introduces the student to the methods of the diagnosticprocess, including patient assessment and evaluation,interpretation of findings and accurate recording offindings in the electronic health record. Students willbe formulating and presenting a treatment plan thataddresses the patient's dental needs in an orderly andappropriate sequence.

DENT D560 Local Anesthesia (1 cr.)This course prepares the student for the clinicaladministration of local anesthetic drugs. Course reviewsthe neurophysiology of local anesthetic action, and thepharmacology of commonly used anesthetic medications.Introduced students to the armamentarium used todeliver local anesthetic, and the techniques of maxillary,mandibular and supplemental injections. Presents localand systemic complications and the management of thosecomplications.

Second-Year CurriculumDENT T642 IDP Transitions (4 cr.)This course is designed for students newly admitted tothe International Dental Program (IDP) and is intendedto assist students with acclimating and transitioninginto the program. Students will participate in a varietyof orientation and educational activities includingintroductions/reviews of: navigating university systems andresources, intercultural communication, axiUm electronichealth record training, Ethics and Professionalism,Behavioral Science, Evidence-based Dentistry, LocalAnesthesia, Radiology Technique, Cariology, and handskill diagnostics.

DENT T643 Dental Sciences for IDP (6 cr.)The purpose of this course is to assist students enrolled inthe IUSD International Dental Program in the developmentand acquisition of the knowledge, psychomotor skills,critical thinking, problem solving, communication,professional conduct, behavior and self-assessmentskills necessary to provide optimal dental treatment totheir patients. The course consists of several disciplinespecific modules each with specific learning objectivesand methods of assessment. At the completion of DentalSciences for IDP, students should be able to: perform

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to a clinically acceptable standard those techniques andprocedures presented in the component modules, gatherdiagnostic information, diagnose and treatment planfor the uncomplicated dental patient, and self-assessperformance and/or simulated patient treatment qualityand make appropriate modifications.

DENT T671 Community-based Education II-Part I(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT T672 Community-based Education II-Part II(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT D600 Clinical Procedures (2.5 cr.)This course is the continuation of the Introduction toPatient Care courses in the first year of the D.D.S.curriculum. Students participate in a variety of clinicallyfocused educational experiences in the IUSD clinics whichinclude, but are not limited to, observations, assisting, anddirect patient care.

DENT D601 Applied Clinical Dentistry I (1 cr.)The purpose of the Applied Clinical Dentistry coursesis to prepare students for the comprehensive care ofpatients by building upon foundational knowledge andexperience gained in the first year of the program.Students will have opportunities for in depth trainingon document patient assessment and recording datain the electronic health record, with special emphasison proper documentation of medications, coding andcompliance. Additionally, students will be introduced tothe foundations of comprehensive treatment planning andhave opportunities for expanded laboratory techniques,preclinical exercises, special topics in patient care, andlimited direct patient care.

DENT D602 Applied Clinical Dentistry II (1 cr.)The purpose of the Applied Clinical Dentistry course is toprepare students for the comprehensive care of patientsby building upon foundational knowledge and experiencegained in the first three semesters of the program.Students will have opportunities for in-depth training ondocumentation, patient assessment, and recording datain the electronic health record, with special emphasison proper documentation of medications, coding, andcompliance. Students will have opportunities to participateEmergency Clinic, Screening Clinic, and to provide limiteddirect patient care in their Comprehensive Care Clinic.

DENT D603 Relationship-centered Care: BehavioralScience, Ethics and Professionalism (2 cr.)

This course takes a relationship-centered care perspectivein teaching and reinforcing foundational concepts ofhealthcare communication theory, humanism, civility,ethics, and professionalism.

DENT D615 Systems Approach to BiomedicalSciences II (5 cr.)The purpose of this course is to present basic biomedicalscience information in an integrated manner across thefundamental systems operating in the human body. Usingthis educational approach will allow the student to relatethe information presented in lectures and laboratories ina comprehensive manner for each system. To this end,rather than presenting the basic sciences in the traditional,individual discipline manner (Embryology, Histology,Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology,Pathology and Pharmacology), the course material isorganized into individual modules encompassing thevarious "systems" of the body.

DENT D618 Craniofacial Growth and Development(1 cr.)The purpose of the Craniofacial Growth and Developmentcourse is to provide foundational knowledge of theprocesses of craniofacial growth and development andtheir relationship that can be used to assess, diagnosis,and treat patients. Growth and development of the normaland abnormal craniofacial complex is presented fromprenatal development through adulthood. Students willlearn normal and some abnormal variations of craniofacialgrowth and development. Students will be able to relatesuch basic science information (e.g. developmentalbiology, clinical genetics) to craniofacial growth anddevelopment. When possible, these normal and variantsof normal will be related to clinical situations.

DENT D630 Clinical Applications of Cariology andOperative Dentistry I (1 cr.)The purpose of the Clinical Applications of Cariologyand Operative Dentistry Concepts course is to reinforceand build upon the material introduced in D520 RiskAssessment, Prevention, and Early Management of DentalDisease, D532/D533 Single Tooth Direct Restorationsand D535/536 Single Tooth Indirect Restorations courses.Students will be expected to understand the continuumof caries management from detection and diagnosisto surgical intervention, with an emphasis on clinicalrelevance and application. Course lecture topics willinclude: caries detection and diagnosis, risk assessment,remineralization, erosion, cavity liners and bases, pulptherapy, secondary caries, ceramic restorations, posteriorresin composites, and restoration longevity. Laboratoryexercises include: caries detection, risk assessment,preventive techniques, and anterior direct estheticrestorations.

DENT D631 Clinical Applications of Cariology andOperative Dentistry II (1 cr.)This course is a continuation of D630 and students willbe expected to understand the continuum of cariesmanagement from detection and diagnosis to surgicalintervention, with an emphasis on clinical relevance andapplication. Course lecture topics will focus on appropriateselection and use of the variety of restorative modalities

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available. Laboratory exercises include anterior andposterior direct esthetic restorations.

DENT D640 Removable Prosthodontics Lecture II(1 cr.)The Removable Prosthodontic courses continue thepreparation of the student for patient care by enhancingthe student’s foundational and clinical knowledge baseand continuing their development of manual skills. Thepurpose of the Removable Prosthodontics Lecture IIcourse is to build upon the foundational content presentedin Removable Prosthodontics Lecture I by continuing toprepare students for the examination, diagnosis, treatmentplanning and treatment of the edentulous patient requiringuncomplicated treatment. Accordingly, students will beexposed to didactic experiences that will enable them toachieve the needed knowledge and skills.

DENT D641 Removable Prosthodontics Lab II (2 cr.)The Removable Prosthodontic courses continue thepreparation of the student for patient care by enhancingthe student’s foundational and clinical knowledge baseand continuing their development of manual skills. Thepurpose of the Removable Prosthodontic Lab II courseis to continue to prepare students for the examination,diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of theedentulous patient requiring uncomplicated treatment.Accordingly, students will be exposed to laboratoryexperiences that will enable them to achieve the neededknowledge and skills.

DENT D642 Removable Prosthodontics Lecture III(1 cr.)This is the third in the series of Removable Prosthodonticscourses designed to prepare students for patient careby enhancing their foundational and clinical knowledgebase and continuing their development of manual skills.The purpose of this course is to introduce students to thebasic biomechanical concepts and mechanisms relevantto removable partial denture design and fabrication.

DENT D643 Removable Prosthodontics Lab III (2 cr.)This is the third in the series of Removable Prosthodonticscourses designed to prepare students for patient care byenhancing their foundational and clinical knowledge baseand continuing their development of manual skills. Thiscourse will provide laboratory experiences related to thebasic biomechanical concepts and mechanisms relevantto removable partial denture design and fabrication.

DENT D644 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture I (2 cr.)The student's knowledge of tooth morphology andocclusion, dental materials and single tooth indirectprocedures will be applied to the dentulous patientrequiring more extensive treatment. This portion of thecurriculum will also integrate basic science concepts intothe treatment of the patient. From the information learnedprior to and during this course the student will be ableto diagnose, treatment plan and treat the uncomplicatedfixed prosthodontic patient.

DENT D645 Fixed Prosthodontics Lab I (3 cr.)During the laboratory sessions of Fixed PartialProsthodontics, the student will learn to apply theknowledge of tooth preparation, indirect procedures, oral

anatomy, biomechanical principles of jaw motion anddental material concepts to restore the stomatognathicsystem, assuring proper function and esthetics.

DENT D646 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture II (2 cr.)A continuation of Fixed Partial Prosthodontics Lecture I,this course further develops the students’ knowledge oftooth morphology, occlusion, dental materials and indirectprocedures in the context of a dentulous patient requiringmore extensive treatment.

DENT D647 Fixed Prosthodontics Lab II (3 cr.)This course is a continuation of Fixed PartialProsthodontics Lab I, and allows students to furtherdevelop their knowledge of tooth preparation, indirectprocedures, oral anatomy, biomechanical principles ofjaw motion and dental material concepts to restore thestomatognathic system, assuring proper function andesthetics.

DENT D650 Radiographic Interpretation (1 cr.)This course increases the skills of the dental student ininterpreting intraoral and extraoral diagnostic imageswith emphasis on identifying normal radiographicanatomy, imaging artifacts and commonly occurring oralabnormalities and diseases.

DENT D651 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (4 cr.)This course continues the concepts of normal form andfunction of the oral and maxillofacial complex presentedearlier in the curriculum. Disease processes that affectthis region and their underlying pathophysiology will bediscussed.

DENT D652 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: ClinicalPathologic Conference (2 cr.)This course builds on the basic knowledge gained in theOral and Maxillofacial Pathology course to enable thestudent to place the knowledge of oral pathology in thecontext of clinical presentations of patients.

DENT D660 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1 cr.)Fundamentals of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is thedidactic introduction to the surgical management of thedental patient. The course is designed to provide thedental student with the basic knowledge to perform minororal and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Course materialwill be presented in a lecture format.

DENT D661 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine (2 cr.)This course has been established to prepare thedental student for the practice of clinical dentistry as itapplies to the medically complex patient. The processof acquiring a thorough medical history, identifying at-risk patients, application of pharmacology related toand co-existing disease and the proper management ofmedical emergencies will be explored. Information willbe presented using several different formats. (1) Materialwill be provided in lecture format, (2) material will beprovided through "on-line" presentations, (3) materialwill be presented in a case format, and (4) there will berequired texts with assigned reading.

DENT D670 Endodontics Lecture (1 cr.)


This course is an introduction to basic endodonticprocedures and related biological principles. Lecturesand laboratory assignments relate to etiology, diagnosis,prevention, and treatment of disease and injuries of thepulp and periapical tissues to prepare students to treatendodontic patients in IUSD clinics. Didactic, laboratoryand clinical instruction in endodontics has as its goalsthe acquisition of clinical knowledge and its biologicalbasis and the acquisition of clinical skills. In presentingthis material it is understood that supplementaryinformation and skills will be included in the overall dentalcurriculum. At the completion of pre-doctoral instruction,the graduating dentist should be well qualified to pass theendodontic portion of the National Board Examination.

DENT D671 Endodontics Lab (1 cr.)This course is an introduction to basic endodonticprocedures and related biological principles. Laboratoryassignments relate to etiology, diagnosis, prevention, andtreatment of disease and injuries of the pulp and periapicaltissues to prepare students to treat endodontic patients inIUSD clinics. Didactic, laboratory and clinical instructionin endodontics has as its goals the acquisition of clinicalknowledge and its biological basis and the acquisition ofclinical skills. In presenting this material it is understoodthat supplementary information and skills will be includedin the overall dental curriculum. At the completion of pre-doctoral instruction, the graduating dentist should be wellqualified to pass the endodontic portion of the NationalBoard Examination. The scope of the course includespreparing the student to understand, recognize, diagnoseand successfully treat pulpally involved or potentiallypulpally involved teeth.

DENT D680 Orthodontics (2 cr.)The purpose of this course is to introduce the studentto the specialty of orthodontics and its role in totalpatient care. The lectures will introduce students tobasic orthodontic terminology, diagnostic techniques,and methods of managing common malocclusions.The laboratory will provide students with an opportunityto utilize different orthodontic materials in order tocomplete diagnostic records; trace and measure lateralcephalometric head -plates; perform an orthodonticclinical evaluation; become familiar with diagnosis andtreatment planning procedures; construct retainers, andplace orthodontic appliances. This course will preparethe student for the clinical treatment of patients needinglimited orthodontic tooth movement.

DENT D690 Pediatric Dentistry (2.5 cr.)The purpose of the Pediatric Dentistry Didactic andTechnique course is to present the fundamentals ofdiagnosis and treatment modalities for the managementof the young patient including the healthy child and thosewith physical or intellectual disabilities. This course is aprerequisite for the Pre-doctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinicrotation.

Third-Year CurriculumDENT T771 Community Based Education III, Part I(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Students

have the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT T772 Community Based Education III, Part II(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT D700 Clinical Procedures (4.5 cr.)The purpose of the Clinical Procedures Course is toprovide clinical patient experiences to students duringthe summer between the D2 and D3 years. Studentswill begin the process of comprehensive patient careby participating in screening clinics, diagnosis andtreatment planning and the treatment of assigned patients.This course will begin to guide students through theirdevelopment of the knowledge, skills and values neededfor the competent independent practice of dentistry.

DENT D701 Clinical Procedures (1 cr.)In third-year Dental Rounds, students will participate inweekly seminars with Clinic Directors to discuss clinicalproblems in the practice of dentistry. Students will beexpected to present a thorough diagnostic work-up andcomprehensive treatment plan for a current patient ofrecord. Students will consider relevant biobehavioral,biomedical, ethical and current best evidence related topatient treatment. Additionally, various topics pertinent tothe practice of dentistry will be discussed.

DENT D702 Dental Rounds II (1 cr.)In third-year Dental Rounds, students will participate inweekly seminars with Clinic Directors to discuss clinicalproblems in the practice of dentistry. Students will beexpected to present a thorough diagnostic work-up andcomprehensive treatment plan for a current patient ofrecord. Students will consider relevant biobehavioral,biomedical, ethical and current best evidence related topatient treatment. Additionally, various topics pertinent tothe practice of dentistry will be discussed.

DENT D703 Applied Clinical Patient Management I(1 cr.)The purpose of the Applied Clinical Patient Managementcourse is to provide an opportunity for students to increasetheir knowledge and skill in treatment planning andpatient management using specially designed patientscenarios. Through mentor facilitation of the scenariopresentation and discussion, students improve their abilityto identify and apply evidence-based information requiredto appropriately manage a patient.

DENT D704 Applied Clinical Patient Management II(1 cr.)The purpose of the Applied Clinical Patient Managementcourse is to provide an opportunity for students to increasetheir knowledge and skill in treatment planning andpatient management using specially designed patient


scenarios. Through mentor facilitation of the scenariopresentation and discussion, students improve their abilityto identify and apply evidence-based information requiredto appropriately manage a patient.

DENT D705 Practice Administration I (1 cr.)The purpose of the D705 Practice Administration Icourse is to introduce dental students to the principlesand philosophy of practice administration includingessential financial concepts, employment options, avariety of practice models, and to provide an opportunityfor identifying those business skills which will enablethem to become functional practitioners in their chosenpractice setting. Topics that will be addressed overthe course of two semesters include: Basic FinancialLiteracy, Trends in Dentistry, Career Opportunities, Useof Consultants, Obtaining Financing, Associateships,Purchasing a Practice, Staffing and Staff Management,Patient Scheduling/Recall Records, and FinancialOperations.

DENT D706 Practice Administration II (1 cr.)In D706 Practice Administration II, students will continueto be introduced to the principles and philosophy ofpractice administration including essential financialconcepts, employment options, a variety of practicemodels, and to provide an opportunity for identifyingthose business skills which will enable them to becomefunctional practitioners in their chosen practice setting.Topics that will be addressed over the course of twosemesters include: Basic Financial Literacy, Trends inDentistry, Career Opportunities, Use of Consultants,Obtaining Financing, Associateships, Purchasinga Practice, Staffing and Staff Management, PatientScheduling/Recall Records, and Financial Operations.

DENT D707 Comprehensive Care and PatientManagement I (1 cr.)D707 Comprehensive Care and Patient ManagementI is the first in a series of four clinical courses focusedon the comprehensive care and management of dentalpatients. This course emphasizes the clinical applicationand integration of knowledge about the principles ofbasic and dental sciences attained in the first two yearsof the curriculum. Students will participate in a variety ofclinical experiences, and will be expected to consider thecomprehensive treatment possibilities for individual patientcare situations, from diagnosis and treatment planningthrough maintenance.

DENT D708 Comprehensive Care and PatientManagement II (1 cr.)D708 Comprehensive Care and Patient Management I is acontinuation of D707 and is the second in a series of fourclinical courses focused on the comprehensive care andmanagement of dental patients. This course emphasizesthe clinical application and integration of knowledge aboutthe principles of basic and dental sciences attained in thefirst two years of the curriculum. Students will participatein a variety of clinical experiences, and will be expectedto consider the comprehensive treatment possibilitiesfor individual patient care situations, from diagnosis andtreatment planning through maintenance.

DENT D721 Surgical Periodontics I (1 cr.)

This is an introductory course to periodontal surgicalprocedures. This course will familiarize the student withvarious surgical procedures that can be utilized whenpatients have periodontal defects that have not respondedto non-surgical periodontal procedures and/or may benefitfrom surgical procedures to facilitate restorative dentalneeds. It will be important for the student to understandthe indications and contraindications for the varioussurgical procedures so that the optimal clinical outcomemay be achieved for the patient.

DENT D722 Surgical Periodontics II (1 cr.)The purpose of this course is to familiarize the dentalstudent with advanced periodontal surgical procedures.By knowing the indications and contraindications forperiodontal surgical therapy, the dental student will beable to discuss periodontal treatment modalities withpatients and understand the referral process whenaddressing specific periodontal diseases and conditions.

DENT D723 Clinical Periodontics I (1.5 cr.)D723 Clinical Periodontics I is the first in a series of fourclinical courses in Periodontics. The primary goal ofthese courses is to give students the opportunity to learnthe basic concepts and develop clinical competency in:periodontal examination, periodontal charting and recordkeeping, diagnosis of periodontal diseases, periodontaltreatment planning, dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling& root planing, periodontal maintenance, managementof periodontal emergencies, and appropriate referral ofperiodontal patients. A secondary goal of these courses isto teach students the fundamentals of periodontal surgery.Students will be required to assist graduate periodonticsstudents during surgical procedures and, when deemedcapable, will have the opportunity to perform periodontalsurgeries on their own patients.

DENT D724 Clinical Periodontics II (1 cr.)D724 Clinical Periodontics II is the second in a series offour clinical courses in Periodontics. The primary goal ofthese courses is to give students the opportunity to learnthe basic concepts and develop clinical competency in:periodontal examination, periodontal charting and recordkeeping, diagnosis of periodontal diseases, periodontaltreatment planning, dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling& root planing, periodontal maintenance, managementof periodontal emergencies, and appropriate referral ofperiodontal patients. A secondary goal of these courses isto teach students the fundamentals of periodontal surgery.Students will be required to assist graduate periodonticsstudents during surgical procedures and, when deemedcapable, will have the opportunity to perform periodontalsurgeries on their own patients.

DENT D731 Advanced Restorative Dentistry I (1 cr.)The purpose of this course is to explore restorativeprinciples in greater depth, review basic principles in lightof the third-year students' clinical experiences. It updatesinformation from the restorative literature since their first-year experience. Restorative materials' properties arereviewed in the context of clinical applications. Materialchoice and handling techniques are taught primarilythrough case presentations of actual patients. Rationalefor material choice and techniques in each case is


reviewed in depth and supported with literature whenavailable.

DENT D732 Advanced Restorative Dentistry II (1 cr.)The purpose of this course is to explore restorativeprinciples in greater depth, review basic principles in lightof the third-year students' clinical experiences. It updatesinformation from the restorative literature since their first-year experience. Restorative materials' properties arereviewed in the context of clinical applications. Materialchoice and handling techniques are taught primarilythrough case presentations of actual patients. Rationalefor material choice and techniques in each case isreviewed in depth and supported with literature whenavailable.

DENT D733 Dental Materials (1 cr.)This course is designed to broaden student knowledge ofdental materials. The dental materials that are in use atIUSD are but a small fraction of those that are availablefor purchase. One purpose of this course is to advancestudent knowledge and skill in material selection. In thisway, the risk to patients due to poor materials selectionwill be minimized. Furthermore, the cost of dental care canbe better managed.

DENT D735 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic I(2.5 cr.)D735 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic I is thefirst in a series of four courses that provides studentswith supervised clinical experiences in Cariology andOperative Dentistry. This courses will enable the student,upon graduation, to be competent and proficient in thediagnosis and management of dental caries and otherdental conditions requiring non-surgical (preventive)treatment or direct restorative care using dental amalgamand resin composite, which are required experiencesfor graduation, and are evaluated by the Caries Risk

Assessment Competency in the 3ryear, and the Operative

Dentistry Clinical Competency exam in the 4tyear.Additionally, students may obtain clinical experiencesinvolving glass ionomer, cosmetic resin bonding, sealants,direct and indirect pulp therapy, control of rampant caries,provisional and sedative restorations, repair of castings,and direct gold.

DENT D736 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic II(2.5 cr.)D736 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic II is acontinuation of the Fall Semester course and providesstudents with supervised clinical experiences in Cariologyand Operative Dentistry. This courses will enable thestudent, upon graduation, to be competent and proficientin the diagnosis and management of dental caries andother dental conditions requiring non-surgical (preventive)treatment or direct restorative care using dental amalgamand resin composite, which are required experiencesfor graduation, and are evaluated by the Caries Risk


Dentistry Clinical Competency exam in the 4tyear.Additionally, students may obtain clinical experiencesinvolving glass ionomer, cosmetic resin bonding, sealants,direct and indirect pulp therapy, control of rampant caries,

provisional and sedative restorations, repair of castings,and direct gold.

DENT D740 Prosthodontics Seminar (1 cr.)Clinically oriented lecture and seminar course, integratingprosthodontics principles of previous courses. Small groupseminars discuss diagnosis and treatment planning withcombined fixed and removable prosthodontics treatment.

DENT D741 Advanced Occlusion (1 cr.)The Advanced Occlusal Studies course is designed toprovide students with a clinical orientation to the principleslearned in the Gnathology and Complete Denturescourses. This course will provide a historical perspectiveof the concepts of occlusion and will enable students toenhance their technical skills.

DENT D742 Introduction to Implant Dentistry (2 cr.)The purpose of Introduction to Dental Implants is toprovide third-year dental students with the opportunityto become familiar with implant dentistry. Students willbe introduced to foundational concepts that will preparethem to recognize when dental implant is an appropriatetreatment method and to determine when referral isneeded.

DENT D743 Complete Denture Clinic I (0.5 cr.)D743 Complete Denture Clinic I is the first in a seriesof courses providing clinical instruction and practice incomplete denture prosthodontics. Experience is gained indiagnosis, treatment planning, and patient treatment forpatients requiring complete denture prostheses.

DENT D744 Complete Denture Clinic II (0.5 cr.)D744 Complete Denture Clinic II is a continuation ofD743 Complete Denture Clinic I and provides studentswith clinical instruction and practice in complete dentureprosthodontics. Experience is gained in diagnosis,treatment planning, and patient treatment for patientsrequiring complete denture prostheses.

DENT D745 Removable Partial Denture Clinic I (0.5 cr.)D745 Removable Partial Denture Clinic I is the first in aseries of courses providing clinical instruction and practicein removable partial denture prosthodontics. Experienceis gained in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patienttreatment for patients requiring removable partial dentureprostheses.

DENT D746 Removable Partial Denture Clinic II(0.5 cr.)D746 Removable Partial Denture Clinic II is a continuationof D745 Removable Partial Denture Clinic I and providesstudents with clinical instruction and practice in removablepartial denture prosthodontics. Experience is gained indiagnosis, treatment planning, and patient treatment forpatients requiring removable partial denture prostheses.

DENT D747 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic I (0.5 cr.)D747 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic I is the first in a series ofcourses providing clinical instruction and practice in fixedprosthodontics. Students will gain experience in diagnosis,


treatment planning, and patient treatment for patientsrequiring fixed prostheses.

DENT D748 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic II (0.5 cr.)D748 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic II is a continuationof D747 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic I and providesstudents with clinical instruction and practice in fixedprosthodontics. Students will gain experience in diagnosis,treatment planning, and patient treatment for patientsrequiring fixed prostheses.

DENT D749 Implant Clinic I (0.5 cr.)D749 Implant Clinic I is the first in a series of three clinicalcourses designed to provide students clinical experiencein dental implants. The purpose of the course is to provideintroductory concepts that should allow students torecognize the possibility of implant dentistry as a treatmentmethod, make wise referrals when appropriate, and toprovide clinical treatment with dental implants involvingsimple fixed and removable restorations.

DENT D751 Clinical Radiology I (0.5 cr.)Students will gain clinical experience in obtaining andinterpreting diagnostic imaging surveys for their patients.In providing care for their patients, students will beexpected to select appropriate radiographic surveys,obtain diagnostic images, and demonstrate competencein the interpretation of intraoral and panoramic images interms of anatomic structures, errors, artifacts, caries, andpathologic processes.

DENT D752 Clinical Radiology II (1 cr.)In D752 Clinical Radiology II, students will continue togain clinical experience in obtaining and interpretingdiagnostic imaging surveys for their patients. In providingcare for their patients, students will be expected to selectappropriate radiographic surveys, obtain diagnosticimages, and demonstrate competence in the interpretationof intraoral and panoramic images in terms of anatomicstructures, errors, artifacts, caries, and pathologicprocesses.

DENT D760 Pain and Anxiety Management (1 cr.)Pain and anxiety control is a fundamental skill forsuccessful dental practice. A competent dentist should beable to select an appropriate method of pain and anxietycontrol for each patient under his/her care. The purposeof this course is to acquaint the student with the basicdidactic theories of pain and anxiety control for managingpatients in contemporary dental practice.

DENT D761 Advanced Oral Surgery Concepts (1 cr.)The Advanced Oral Surgery Concepts course exposesthe student to advanced aspects of oral and maxillofacialsurgery, the dental specialty that is involved in thediagnosis, management and treatment of injuries,deformities, and pathology of the maxillofacial region.The general dentist is the first diagnostician who may beinvolved in these conditions and as such should have abasic knowledge to diagnose and refer, and the abilityto follow the progression of their patient's care oncethe referral is made. This requires knowledge of thevarious interventions provided by the oral and maxillofacialsurgeon. The course will provide the student with an

understanding of the various management interventionsthat may be used by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

DENT D763 Pharmacotherapeutics (2 cr.)This course is designed to broaden student knowledgeof pharmacology and therapeutics. Patients will be on avariety of medications that will impact dental practice. Onepurpose of this course is to advance student knowledgeof the medications patients are taking for differing medicalconditions. In this way, the risk to patients due to druginteractions will be minimized.

DENT D765 Oral Surgery Rotation I (0.5 cr.)D765 Oral Surgery Rotation I is structured for studentsto gain clinical experience in basic oral and maxillofacialsurgery. All predoctoral students will participate in clinicalexperiences each semester in the Oral Surgery Clinic.The clinical experiences will provide the opportunityfor students to use their knowledge from the didacticcurriculum and apply it to patient care.

DENT D766 Oral Surgery Rotation II (0.5 cr.)D766 Oral Surgery Rotation II is a continuation of theD765 Oral Surgery Rotation I course. The course isstructured for students to gain clinical experience in basicoral and maxillofacial surgery. All predoctoral students willparticipate in clinical experiences each semester in theOral Surgery Clinic. The clinical experiences will providethe opportunity for students to use their knowledge fromthe didactic curriculum and apply it to patient care.

DENT D767 Hospital Dentistry Rotation (0.5 cr.)The purpose of the Hospital Dentistry rotation is to exposethe student to the management of patients referredfor dental treatment within the hospital environment,patients with complex medical conditions and patientswith neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities or IDD). This rotation isstructured to supplement the knowledge base fromthe didactic curriculum so that the student will achieveknowledge to manage patients’ care. Managementof patients’ care depends on the specific medical anddental diagnoses and may entail the ability to monitoror coordinate care provided by others, refer the patientto another health care provider, or perform the actualprocedure.

DENT D771 Clinical Endodontics I (0.5 cr.)The purpose of D771 Clinical Endodontics I is to providestudents with initial clinical exposure to endodontics.Students will participate in lecture and laboratoryexercises pertaining to isolation, anesthetic, anddiagnostic techniques related to endodontic diagnosis andtreatment.

DENT D772 Clinical Endodontics II (0.5 cr.)D772 Clinical Endodontics II is a continuation of D771Clinical Endodontics I, and provides students with initialclinical exposure to endodontics. Students will participatein lecture and laboratory exercises whereby clinical skillssuch as accessing, filing, and obturation of extracted andartificial teeth will be conducted. Furthermore, advancedclinical armamentarium including rotary instrumentation,ultrasonic use, various obturation methodologiesand use of microscopic observation for treatment will


be completed. Lastly, students will gain exposure toendodontic care and treatment, which will include topicsrelated to incision and draining procedures, pulpotomy/pulpectomy procedures and management of traumaticcases.

DENT D790 Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation I(0.5 cr.)The purpose of Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation Iis to prepare the student dentist for the care of the oralhealth of the child patient. This course is a supervisedclinical experience in the practice of dentistry for childrensubsequent to the lecture and technique course.Satisfactorily completing the didactic and technique courseis a prerequisite. It is comprised of clinical experience inthe diagnosis, treatment planning, caries risk assessmentand caries risk management with preventive measuresand typical treatment procedures for typical children.

DENT D791 Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation II(0.5 cr.)The purpose of Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation IIis to prepare the student dentist for the care of the oralhealth of the child patient. This course is a supervisedclinical experience in the practice of dentistry for childrensubsequent to the lecture and technique course.Satisfactorily completing Pediatric Dentistry ClinicalRotation I is a prerequisite. It is comprised of clinicalexperience in the diagnosis, treatment planning, cariesrisk assessment and caries risk management withpreventive measures and typical treatment procedures fortypical children.

Fourth-Year CurriculumDENT T871 Community Based Education IV, Part I(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT T872 Community Based Education IV, Part II(.5-3 cr.)This elective course aims at connecting meaningfulcommunity service experiences with academic andpersonal growth, as well as civic responsibility. Studentshave the opportunity to enroll in the elective servicelearning, international service learning, and communityservice sections.


DENT D800 Clinical Procedures (4.5 cr.)The purpose of the Clinical Procedures Course is toprovide clinical patient experiences to students during thesummer between the D3 and D4 years. Students continuecomprehensive patient care by participating in screeningclinics, diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment ofassigned patients, and participating in assigned rotations.This course will continue to guide students through theirdevelopment of the knowledge, skills and values neededfor the competent independent practice of dentistry.

DENT D801 Dental Rounds III (1 cr.)In fourth-year Dental Rounds, students will participate inweekly seminars with Clinic Directors to discuss clinicalproblems in the practice of dentistry. Students will beexpected to assess their original treatment plan of apatient of record and determine whether treatment wasproperly sequenced, what positive and negative outcomesderived from actual treatment, and what maintenance and/or future treatment the patient might require. Studentswill consider relevant biobehavioral, biomedical, ethicaland current best evidence related to patient treatment.In the fourth-year, students will choose one of their casepresentations to present as their Outcomes of TreatmentCompetency exam.

DENT D802 Dental Rounds IV (1 cr.)In fourth-year Dental Rounds, students will participate inweekly seminars with Clinic Directors to discuss clinicalproblems in the practice of dentistry. Students will beexpected to assess their original treatment plan of apatient of record and determine whether treatment wasproperly sequenced, what positive and negative outcomesderived from actual treatment, and what maintenance and/or future treatment the patient might require. Studentswill consider relevant biobehavioral, biomedical, ethicaland current best evidence related to patient treatment.In the fourth-year, students will choose one of their casepresentations to present as their Outcomes of TreatmentCompetency exam.

DENT D805 Jurisprudence (0.5 cr.)The Jurisprudence course will expose students to legalprinciples that impact dentistry and business. Additionally,this course will familiarize students with the Indiana DentalLaw as promulgated by the Indiana General Assembly andIndiana Dental Board.

DENT D806 Dental Practice Extramural (0.5 cr.)The primary goal of the Dental Practice Extramural courseis to supplement and enhance the practice managementaspect of the curriculum by placing new fourth yeardental students in the private practice environmentwhere they can observe, be instructed and participatein office management activities. It will also provide anopportunity for students to explore future private practiceopportunities.

DENT D807 Comprehensive Care and PatientManagement III (3.5 cr.)D807 Comprehensive Care and Patient ManagementIII is the third in a series of four clinical courses focusedon the comprehensive care and management of dentalpatients. This course emphasizes the clinical applicationand integration of knowledge about the principles ofbasic and dental sciences attained in the first two yearsof the curriculum. Students will participate in a variety ofclinical experiences, and will be expected to consider thecomprehensive treatment possibilities for individual patientcare situations, from diagnosis and treatment planningthrough maintenance.

DENT D808 Comprehensive Care and PatientManagement IV (3.5 cr.)D808 Comprehensive Care and Patient ManagementIV is the fourth and final clinical course in the D.D.S.


curriculum focusing on the comprehensive care andmanagement of dental patients. This course emphasizesthe clinical application and integration of knowledge aboutthe principles of basic and dental sciences attained in thefirst two years of the curriculum. Students will participatein a variety of clinical experiences, and will be expectedto consider the comprehensive treatment possibilitiesfor individual patient care situations, from diagnosis andtreatment planning through maintenance.

DENT D810 Intramural Electives (1 cr.)Intramural electives provide dental students opportunitiesto gain additional exposure and in-depth training in areasof particular interest, e.g. clinical science, research,teaching and learning, service, etc. The course directoris responsible for the overall administration of the course,while individual elective instructors are responsiblefor teaching their electives and measuring students’attainment of elective goals and learning objectives.Students are responsible for working with instructorsto monitor their progress in meeting the expectationsfor satisfactory achievement of the learning objectivesoutlined in each elective.

DENT D823 Clinical Periodontics III (1 cr.)D823 Clinical Periodontics III is the third in a series offour clinical courses in Periodontics. The primary goal ofthese courses is to give students the opportunity to learnthe basic concepts and develop clinical competency in:periodontal examination, periodontal charting and recordkeeping, diagnosis of periodontal diseases, periodontaltreatment planning, dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling& root planing, periodontal maintenance, managementof periodontal emergencies, and appropriate referral ofperiodontal patients. A secondary goal of these courses isto teach students the fundamentals of periodontal surgery.Students will be required to assist graduate periodonticsstudents during surgical procedures and, when deemedcapable, will have the opportunity to perform periodontalsurgeries on their own patients.

DENT D824 Clinical Periodontics IV (0.5 cr.)D824 Clinical Periodontics IV is the final course in theClinical Periodontics course series. The primary goal ofthese courses is to give students the opportunity to learnthe basic concepts and develop clinical competency in:periodontal examination, periodontal charting and recordkeeping, diagnosis of periodontal diseases, periodontaltreatment planning, dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling& root planing, periodontal maintenance, managementof periodontal emergencies, and appropriate referral ofperiodontal patients. A secondary goal of these courses isto teach students the fundamentals of periodontal surgery.Students will be required to assist graduate periodonticsstudents during surgical procedures and, when deemedcapable, will have the opportunity to perform periodontalsurgeries on their own patients.

DENT D835 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic III(2.5 cr.)In D835 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic IIIstudents continue their clinical education in Cariology andOperative Dentistry by treating patients during supervisedclinical experiences. This courses will enable the student,upon graduation, to be competent and proficient in the

diagnosis and management of dental caries and otherdental conditions requiring non-surgical (preventive)treatment or direct restorative care using dental amalgamand resin composite, which are required experiencesfor graduation, and are evaluated by the Caries Risk



DENT D836 Cariology and Operative Dentistry ClinicIV (2.5 cr.)D836 Cariology and Operative Dentistry Clinic IV is acontinuation of D835 Cariology and Operative DentistryClinic III and is the final course in the series. Studentswill continue their clinical education in Cariology andOperative Dentistry by treating patients during supervisedclinical experiences. This courses will enable the student,upon graduation, to be competent and proficient in thediagnosis and management of dental caries and otherdental conditions requiring non-surgical (preventive)treatment or direct restorative care using dental amalgamand resin composite, which are required experiencesfor graduation, and are evaluated by the Caries Risk



DENT D841 Implant Clinic II (0.5 cr.)D841 Implant Clinic II is a continuation of D749 ImplantClinic II and is designed to provide students clinicalexperience in dental implants. The purpose of thecourse is to provide introductory concepts that shouldallow students to recognize the possibility of implantdentistry as a treatment method, make wise referralswhen appropriate, and to provide clinical treatment withdental implants involving simple fixed and removablerestorations.

DENT D842 Implant Clinic III (0.5 cr.)D842 Implant Clinic III is the final course in the dentalimplants clinical series. The course is designed toprovide students clinical experience in dental implants.The purpose of the course is to provide introductoryconcepts that should allow students to recognize thepossibility of implant dentistry as a treatment method,make wise referrals when appropriate, and to provideclinical treatment with dental implants involving simplefixed and removable restorations.

DENT D843 Complete Denture Clinic III (1 cr.)D843 Complete Denture Clinic III is the third in a seriesof courses providing clinical instruction and practice incomplete denture prosthodontics. Experience is gained indiagnosis, treatment planning, and patient treatment forpatients requiring complete denture prostheses.


DENT D844 Complete Denture Clinic IV (1 cr.)D844 Complete Denture Clinic IV is the final course inthe clinical complete denture series. Students receiveclinical instruction and practice in complete dentureprosthodontics. Experience is gained in diagnosis,treatment planning, and patient treatment for patientsrequiring complete denture prostheses.

DENT D845 Removable Partial Denture Clinic III (1 cr.)D845 Removable Partial Denture Clinic III is the third in aseries of courses providing clinical instruction and practicein removable partial denture prosthodontics. Experienceis gained in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patienttreatment for patients requiring removable partial dentureprostheses.

DENT D846 Removable Partial Denture Clinic IV (1 cr.)D846 Removable Partial Denture Clinic IV is the finalcourse in the clinical removable partial denture series.Students receive clinical instruction and practice inremovable partial denture prosthodontics, and experienceis gained in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patienttreatment for patients requiring removable partial dentureprostheses.

DENT D847 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic III (1 cr.)D847 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic III is the third in a seriesof courses providing clinical instruction and practice infixed prosthodontics. Students will gain experience indiagnosis, treatment planning, and patient treatment forpatients requiring fixed prostheses.

DENT D848 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic IV (2 cr.)D848 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic IV is the final course inthe clinical fixed prosthodontics series. Students receiveclinical instruction and practice in fixed prosthodontics,and experience is gained in diagnosis, treatmentplanning, and patient treatment for patients requiring fixedprostheses.

DENT D865 Oral Surgery Rotation III (0.5 cr.)D865 Oral Surgery Rotation III is designed for studentsto expand their clinical experience and refine theirknowledge in basic oral and maxillofacial surgery. Therotation is structured to supplement the knowledgebase from the didactic curriculum so that students willachieve knowledge and be able to manage their patients’care. Management of patient care will depend on thespecific diagnoses and may entail the ability to monitoror coordinate care provided by others, refer the patientto another health care provider, or perform the actualprocedure.

DENT D866 Oral Surgery Rotation IV (0.5 cr.)D866 Oral Surgery Rotation IV is a continuation of theD865 Oral Surgery Rotation III course, and is designedfor students to expand their clinical experience and refinetheir knowledge in basic oral and maxillofacial surgery.The rotation is structured to supplement the knowledgebase from the didactic curriculum so that students willachieve knowledge and be able to manage their patients’care. Management of patient care will depend on thespecific diagnoses and may entail the ability to monitoror coordinate care provided by others, refer the patient

to another health care provider, or perform the actualprocedure.

DENT D867 Emergency Clinic Rotation I (0.5 cr.)In D867 Emergency Clinic Rotation II, students willcontinue to triage and treat dental emergencies effectively,while keeping in mind the ultimate treatment plan or dentalneeds of the individual patient. This rotation combinesthe principles learned throughout the IUSD curriculum,with the time management and critical thinking skills of thestudent.

DENT D868 Emergency Clinic Rotation II (0.5 cr.)D868 Emergency Clinic Rotation III is the final coursein the emergency clinic rotation series. Students willcontinue their training to be able to triage and treatdental emergencies effectively, while keeping in mindthe ultimate treatment plan or dental needs of theindividual patient. This rotation combines the principleslearned throughout the IUSD curriculum, with the timemanagement and critical thinking skills of the student.

DENT D871 Clinical Endodontics III (0.5 cr.)The objective of D871 Clinical Endodontics III is to providestudents with experience in endodontic treatment. Uponcompletion of this course students will be capable ofmanaging endodontic emergencies and completinguncomplicated endodontic cases.

DENT D872 Clinical Endodontics IV (0.5 cr.)D872 Clinical Endodontics IV is the continuation of D871Clinical Endodontics IIII, and provides students withexperience in endodontic treatment. Upon completionof this course students will be capable of managingendodontic emergencies and completing uncomplicatedendodontic cases.

DENT D890 Pediatric Dentistry Rotation III (0.5 cr.)The purpose of Pediatric Dentistry Clinical RotationIII is to prepare the student dentist for the care ofthe oral health of the child patient. This course is asupervised clinical experience in the practice of dentistryfor children subsequent to the lecture and techniquecourse. Satisfactorily completing the D790/D791 PediatricDentistry Rotations are prerequisites for taking this course.It is comprised of clinical experience in the diagnosis,treatment planning, caries risk assessment and cariesrisk management with preventive measures and typicaltreatment procedures for typical children.

Special ClinicsDENT D500 Clinical Procedures for IrregularlyEnrolled Students (.5-4 cr.) Summer, fall, and springsemesters.

DENT D900 Clinical Procedures (12 cr.) Required forstudents who have not been certified for graduation by thelast day of summer registration following the fourth year.

DENT D901 Clinical Procedures (12 cr.) Required forstudents who have not been certified for graduation by thelast day of fall registration following the fourth year.


DENT D902 Clinical Procedures (12 cr.) Required forstudents who have not been certified for graduation by thelast day of spring registration following the fourth year.

DENT D925 Predoctoral Independent Study (1-9 cr.)This course is designed for irregularly enrolled studentswho require independent study to prepare for NationalBoard Dental Examinations or for other educational orremedial activities.

Institutional CompetenciesThe Doctor of Dental Surgery degree program is fouracademic years in length. Beginning in the AcademicYear 2018-19 for the D.D.S. Class of 2022, the curriculumincludes 121 required courses that are presented overeight semesters and four summer sessions. Intramuralelectives (40 clock hours) are required, and students alsohave the opportunity to participate in elective experiencesto explore areas of personal interest.

The stated goals of the dental education programare focused on educational outcomes and define thecompetencies needed for graduation, including thepreparation of graduates who possess the knowledge,skills, and values to begin the practice of general dentistry.

The curriculum supports the attainment of the followinglist of institutionally defined competencies expected of ageneral dentist entering the profession:

1. Graduates must be competent in patientassessment, diagnosis, and referral.

2. Graduates must be competent in treatment planning.3. Graduates must be competent to communicate and

collaborate with individuals and groups to preventoral disease and promote oral and general health inthe community.

4. Graduates must be competent in control of pain andanxiety, clinical pharmacology, and management ofrelated problems, including prescribing practices andsubstance use disorders.

5. Graduates must be competent in the prevention andmanagement of dental and medical emergencies.

6. Graduates must be competent in detection,diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, andmanagement of dental caries.

7. Graduates must be competent in the diagnosis andrestoration of defective teeth to form, function andesthetics.

8. Graduates must be competent in the replacement ofteeth including fixed, removable and dental implantprosthodontic therapies.

9. Graduates must be competent in the diagnosis andmanagement of periodontal disorders.

10.Graduates must be competent in the prevention,diagnosis and management of pulpal andperiradicular diseases.

11.Graduates must be competent in the diagnosisand management of oral mucosal and osseousdisorders.

12.Graduates must be competent to collect and assessdiagnostic information to plan for and performuncomplicated oral surgical procedures.

13.Graduates must be competent to recognize anddiagnose malocclusion and space managementneeds.

14.Graduates must be competent in discerning andmanaging ethical issues and problems in dentalpractice.

15.Graduates must be competent in the understandingand application of the appropriate codes, rules, lawsand regulations that govern dental practice.

16.Graduates must be competent in behavioral patientmanagement and interpersonal skills.

17.Graduates must be competent in understandingthe fundamental elements of managing a dentalpractice.

18.Graduates must be competent in performing andsupervising infection control procedures to preventtransmission of infectious diseases to patients, thedentist, the staff and dental laboratory technicians.

19.Graduates must be competent in providing evidence-based patient care in which they access, criticallyevaluate, and communicate scientific and layliterature, incorporating efficacious procedures withconsideration of patient needs and preferences.

20.Graduates must have the ability to recognize the roleof lifelong learning and self-assessment to maintaincompetency.


Allied Dental ProgramsThe allied dental curriculums below will be modified byJuly 2019, when the allied dental curriculums will beidentical in all aspects and offered at two distinct locationsin Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.

• Dental Hygiene - Indianapolis• Dental Assisting - Indianapolis• Allied Dental Programs - IU Fort Wayne


Dental Hygiene - IndianapolisIndiana University offers a program leading to a Bachelorof Science degree in dental hygiene and a degreecompletion program leading to a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in public health dental hygiene.

Bachelor of Science Degree

• Overview • Student Learning Outcomes• Admission• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Curriculum • Course Descriptions

Degree Completion Bachelor of Science Degree

• Overview• Student Learning Outcomes• Admission


• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Core Courses


Bachelor of Science OverviewIUSD is the home of the first dental hygiene program inIndiana, which was established in 1950. The IUSD DentalHygiene Program offers a Bachelor of Science degreein Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor of Science degreecompletion in Public Health Dental Hygiene for hygienistswho have already completed their Associate degree.

The bachelor degree program is a full-time curriculumwhich is three and one-half years in length and iscomposed of Prerequisite college course work (35 collegecredit hours), a core curriculum of professional coursework(65 credit hours) presented over four semesters andsummer session, and a specialized track (20 credithours) in one of three subjects: Education, Public HealthDental Hygiene and Public Health Administration.Prerequisite college course work must be completed at anundergraduate college or university prior to acceptanceto the Dental Hygiene degree program at IUSD. Onceaccepted into the program, all core, and professionalcourses are mandatory. The Dental Hygiene program atIndiana University School of Dentistry is fully accredited bythe Commission on Dental Accreditation.


Bachelor of Science AdmissionRequired prerequisite courses may be taken at anyaccredited college or university if they are listed asapproved courses by the Dental Hygiene program at theIndiana University School of Dentistry. For a full list ofprerequisites courses, see the IUSD Bachelor Degree inDental Hygiene Admissions website.

Remedial courses may not be used to fulfill thisrequirement. All applicants must maintain a minimumcumulative college grade point average of 2.7 (on a 4.0scale) and achieve a minimum course grade of 2.5 (ona 4.0 scale) in all prerequisite courses to be consideredfor admission to the program. In addition, applicantsmust earn a 3.0 grade point average in the combinedprerequisite science courses (inorganic chemistry,microbiology, human anatomy, and human physiology).Please note that if prerequisite courses are retaken for animproved grade, all course grades will be included in thecomputed grade point averages.

Courses taken at institutions other than Indiana Universitymust show a grade of C or above to be accepted astransfer credit by Indiana University. All prerequisitecourses must be completed by the end of the springsemester of the year in which the student wishes to enter

the program. Required science courses must have beencompleted within the past five years. Questions aboutcoursework that does not meet these time limits shouldbe directed to the IUSD Office of Admissions and StudentAffairs.

All candidates applying for admission must providedocumentation that they have recently completed theprescribed number of hours of observation of a practicingdental hygienist in at least two different practice settings.They must also submit a personal statement. Specificinstructions for documenting observations and thepersonal statement are available at the Dental Hygienewebsite or from the Dental Hygiene program. All eligiblecandidates will also be asked either to attend an in-housedental hygiene candidates’ orientation at the IU Schoolof Dentistry or to complete a dental hygiene candidates’online orientation prior to being considered for admission.

All applications and supporting materials are to besubmitted by February 1. Applicants who have previouslyapplied must submit a new application when reapplying.Applications to the IUSD dental hygiene program may beobtained from the Dental Hygiene Website. Requirementsand forms for admission to the IUSD dental hygieneprogram are specific to this program only and arenot acceptable for admission to other dental hygieneprograms in the state. Applications for admission to anyother Indiana dental hygiene program must be directed tothose programs and follow their prescribed procedures.All potential applicants are advised to consult the Schoolof Dentistry’s Dental Hygiene Office or its Website forupdates or changes in dental hygiene admissions policiesthat may occur after publication of this bulletin.

Class size is limited, and there are more qualifiedapplicants than can be accepted each year. Applicants areencouraged to consult with the dental hygiene programdirector for pre-dental hygiene counseling. Selectionsare made on an individual basis, upon appraisal ofthe applicant’s established record and potential fordevelopment.

Potential applicants are advised to review the list ofminimum skill standards for admission and retention in thedental hygiene profession. This document is provided onthe Website and from the school’s Office of Admissionsand Student Affairs. In addition to these standards, it isnecessary that students enrolled in the dental hygieneprogram enter with basic computer literacy sufficient toallow them to participate in instruction involving computer-based coursework, Internet searching, basic wordprocessing, and e-mail applications.


Program Costs: Tuition and Fees for2018-2019 Academic YearTuition and fees are paid at the time of registration andare subject to change by action of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity.

https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/departments/periodontics-and-allied-dental-programs/dental-hygiene/admission-criteria/


https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/departments/periodontics-and-allied-dental-programs/dental-hygiene

https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/departments/periodontics-and-allied-dental-programs/dental-hygiene


Students applying for admission to the School of Dentistrydental hygiene program are required to apply onlinethrough the American Dental Education Association'sDental Hygiene Centralized Application Services(DHCAS). See the DHCAS fee program page to learnmore about the application fee and fee waivers for eligibleapplicants. Applicants who are not already IUPUI studentsmust also apply to IUPUI.

Program Costs: Tuition and Fees: please see the mostcurrent tuition and fees at https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/files/3915/4411/7799/DH_Fees_2018-19.xlsx

Tuition and all fees are subject to change. Students withcars will also be assessed a parking fee, and healthinsurance coverage is an additional fee for students whoare not already covered under their own policy. Otherpotential fees (graduation photos, state or regional boardexam applications, etc.) are contingent upon the individualplans of each student.


Bachelor of Science CurriculumFull details about required pre-dental hygiene courses,including Gen Ed requirements in preparation for the3.5 year Bachelor of Science degree program on theIndianapolis campus are posted on the School ofDentistry's Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene AdmissionsCriteria website.

Dental Hygiene Program, Year 1

First Semester

H204 Periodontics

H206 General Pathology I

H211 Head and Neck Anatomy

H214 Oral Anatomy

H216 Chemistry and Nutrition

H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

H303 Radiology

Second Semester

H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies

H207 General Pathology II

H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics

H217 Preventative Dentistry

H219 Clinical Practice I

H308 Dental Materials

H321 Periodontics

Cultural understandings*

Summer Session

H221 Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures

H250 Local Anesthesia and Pain Control

H305 Radiology Clinic I


First Semester

H301 Clinical Practice II

H304 Oral Pathology

H306 Radiology Clinic II

H311 Dental Health Education

H252 Introduction to Evidence-Based Dental HygieneCare

E351 Advanced Dental Materials for Dental Auxillaries

Analytical reasoning**

Second Semester

H302 Clinical Practice III

H344 Senior Hygiene Seminar

H347 Community Dental Health (practicum)

PSY-B 305 Statistics or STAT 30100 ElementaryStatistical Methods I

Second Summer (choose a track)

Track 1 Education

H406 Educational Methodology

H407 Utilization of Instructional Technique

H411 Clinic

Track 2 Public Health Hygiene

PBHL E322 Principles of Epidemiology

H411 Clinic

Track 3 Public Health Administration

PBHL H320 Health System Administration

H411 Clinic

Choose one course from list A***


First Semester (choose track)

Track 1 Education

H402 Practicum in Education

H405 Advanced Dental Science

H420 Clinic

Track 2 Public Health Hygiene

H404 Practicum in Community

H420 Clinic

PBHL A316 Environmental Health Science

PBHL E210 Zombie Apocalypse and Doomsday Infections

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PBHL E109 Intro to Public Health or PBHL H120Contemporary Health Issues

Track 3 Public Health Administration

H420 Clinic

Choose from List A***

PBHL H345 Operations Management and QualityImprovement in Health Organizations or PBHL H375Management of HSO

*See course listing at https://due.iupui.edu/undergraduate-curricula/general-education/iupui-general-education-core/cultural-understanding/index.html

** See course listing at https://due.iupui.edu/undergraduate-curricula/general-education/iupui-general-education-core/analytical-reasoning/index.html

*** List A

• PBHL-H 303 Medical Group Management (3 credits)• PBHL-P 310 Lean in Healthcare (3 credits)• PBHL-H 315 High Risk Health Behaviors and Harm

Reduction (3 credits)• PBHL-H 330 Global Public Health (3 credits)• PBHL-H 354 Healthcare Economics (3 credits)• PBHL-H 411 Chronic and Long-term Care

Administration (3 credits)• PBHL-H 420 Health Policy (3 credits)• PBHL-H 432 Healthcare Marketing (3 credits)• PBHL-H 441 Legal Aspects of Healthcare

Administration (3 credits)• PBHL-P 300 Topics in PBHL (1 - 3 credits)• PBHL-P 400 Topics in PBHL (1 - 3 credits)

Course DescriptionsSTAT 30100 Elementary Statistical Methods (3 cr.) P:Must enroll in lab. A basic introductory statistics coursewith applications shown to various fields and emphasisplaced on assumptions, applicability, and interpretationsof various statistical techniques. Subject matter includesfrequency distribution, descriptive statistics, elementaryprobability, normal distribution, applications, samplingdistribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linearregression.

PSY B305 Statistics (3 cr.) P: PSY B104 Psychology asa Social Science or PSY B105 Psychology as a BiologicalScience and 3 credits of math that carry School of Sciencecredit. Introduction to basic statistical concepts; descriptivestatistics and inferential statistics.

DHYG H402 Practicum in Dental Hygiene Education(4 cr.) P: H403, Z477. Structured practical experiencein planning, supervising, coordinating, and evaluatinginstruction in an educational setting. Emphasis on facultyroles and responsibilities.

DHYG H403 Advanced Community Dental Hygiene(4 cr.) Public health principles including a study of thehealth care delivery system and preventive public healthcare at the community level.

DHYG H405 Introduction to Health Care Research(3 cr.) Review of current literature related to periodontics,

oral pathology, preventive dentistry, and the currentpractices of dental hygiene.

DHYG H406 Educational Methodology in HealthSciences (1-3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to assistpotential educators in the health sciences to understandcurrent theories, concepts, and methodologies inprofessional health science education. Students will learnto apply effective educational strategies to match learners’needs in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings. Thiscourse will use a variety of delivery systems, including anonline component.

DHYG H407 Instructional Media and Technology inHealth Science Education (1-3 cr.) The purpose ofthis course is to examine the utilization of a variety ofinstructional technologies that can be used in educationalsettings for patients, students, and practitioners. Varioustechnologies will be analyzed for appropriateness ofuse, strengths, and weaknesses. A variety of deliverymechanisms will be used, including an online component.

DHYG H204 Periodontics (1 cr.)Study of the normal periodontium at the clinical, histologic,and biochemical levels; procedures involved in carryingout a comprehensive periodontal examination andperforming a periodontal prophylaxis.

DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)A study in emergency situations in the dental office,including predisposing factors and drugs, and treatment toinclude the support of the cardiopulmonary system.

DHYG H206 General Pathology I (1 cr.)Mechanisms of disease at the cellular, organ, andsystemic levels with special references to specific diseaseprocesses; includes general concepts, terminology, andpathology of organ systems.

DHYG H207 General Pathology II (1 cr.)Mechanisms of disease at the cellular, organ, andsystemic levels with special references to specific diseaseprocesses; includes general concepts, terminology, andpathology of organ systems.

DHYG H211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)A detailed study of the anatomy of the head and neck.Some attention is given to oral embryology and the growthof tooth structure.

DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy (3 cr.)A study of the morphology, structure, and function ofdeciduous and permanent teeth and surrounding tissues,also including osteology of the maxilla and mandible,nerve and vascular supply of teeth, and muscles ofmastication, with reinforcing laboratory procedures andclinical application.

DHYG H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics: FirstYear (2 cr.)Actions and uses of drugs and theory of anesthetics;emphasis on drugs used in dentistry.

DHYG H216 Chemistry and Nutrition: First Year (3 cr.)


Specific ideas in chemistry are correlated with workingprinciples in dentistry—previous knowledge of chemistryassumed.

DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry: Second Year (1 cr.)Detection and prevention of dental disease; included isa study of dental surveys, dental indices, and fluoridetherapy.

DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene: FirstYear (4 cr.)An introduction to the dental and dental hygieneprofession, including the basic didactic and laboratory/clinic practice for the performance of dental hygieneservices.

DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I (4 cr.)Performance of dental hygiene services in various clinicalsettings. Included is didactic instruction and application ofdental hygiene procedures for providing patient care andan introduction to oral diagnosis.

DHYG H221 Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures(1-3 cr.)Clinical assignment for instruction and experience inperforming dental hygiene services.

DHYG H250 Local Anesthesia and Pain Control (2 cr.)This course addresses coverage of pain and anxietymanagement for conscious dental clients. The indications,contraindications, and pharmacology of topical anesthesia,local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide and oxygen sedationused in dentistry will be discussed. Local anesthesiatechniques and the administration of nitrous oxide andoxygen sedation will be studied.

DHYG H252 Introduction to Evidence-Based DentalHygiene Care (1 cr.)This course will provide foundational knowledge for thedental hygiene student to implement evidence-baseddecision-making strategies in the provision of patient/client care. It includes basic knowledge and skills relatedto research terminology, library and computer-basedinformation retrieval systems, approaches to reviewingand evaluating scientific literature, and dental indices usedin the description of oral health and disease.

DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (4 cr.)Continued performance of dental hygiene services invarious clinical settings. Included are didactic instructionand clinical application of dental hygiene services forproviding patient care.

DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III (4 cr.)Continued performance of dental hygiene services invarious clinical settings. Included are didactic instructionand clinical application of dental hygiene services forproviding patient care.

DHYG H303 Radiology (3 cr.)Principles of radiation production, placement of intraoralfilm, proper exposure and processing of film, radiationsafety, and interpretation of radiographs.

DHYG H304 Oral Pathology: Second Year (2 cr.)Developmental abnormalities and acquired disorders ofteeth and surrounding structure.

DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)Clinical application of intraoral and extraoral radiographs.

DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)Clinical application of intraoral and extraoral radiographs.

DHYG H308 Dental Materials: First Year (2 cr.)Composition and physical and chemical properties ofmaterials used in dentistry.

DHYG H311 Dental Health Education (1 cr.)An introduction to basic communication and motivationskills, instructional objectives, learning theory, evaluationof educational materials, and special needs patients..

DHYG H321 Periodontics (1-2 cr.)A study of periodontal disease, including the anatomy,classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship tosystemic conditions.

DHYG H344 Senior Hygiene Seminar (2 cr.)Ethics, jurisprudence, and practice management concepts,including a study of state practice acts, dental hygieneemployment opportunities, recall systems, and currenttrends in the dental hygiene profession.

DHYG H347 Community Dental Health (4 cr.)Principles and practice of program planning,implementation, and evaluation for community and schooldental health programs.

DHYG H351 Advanced Dental Materials for DentalAuxiliaries (1 cr.)Lecture and laboratory course designed to teachadditional concepts of dental materials and their usein intraoral techniques. Included is instruction in dentalauxiliary utilization principles and the manipulation ofdental materials used in delegated intraoral functions.

DHYG H411 Clinical Practice (1 cr.) Continuedperformance of dental hygiene services in various clinicalsettings. Included are didactic instruction and clinicalapplication of dental hygiene services for providing patientcare.

PBHL E109 Introduction to Public Health (3 cr.)Introduction to public health using local case studies. Well-being, illness, injury, education, violence, housing, work,cultural and neighborhood variability will be examined todemonstrate the public health perspective on any situationand to see how the state of health in our city connects tothe nation and the world.

PBHL E120 Contemporary Health Issues (3 cr.)An examination of current public health, environmentalhealth, and health service delivery issues in the U.S.Topics include the organization and costs of healthsystems, access to care, and the interrelationshipsbetween risk factors and health; also, environmentalchallenges facing our society and their impact on health.


PBHL E210 Zombie Apocalypse and DoomsdayInfections (3 cr.)The focus is infectious diseases and the possibility ofa zombie infection. We will discuss infections that havechanged the course of history. Included topics are:disease transmission, outbreak investigations, controlmeasures, assessment, and field investigations. Casestudies on respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases,emerging infectious diseases, HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis,STDs, and hepatitis.

PBHL A316 Environmental Health Science (3 cr.)A study of human interaction with the environment andpotential impacts of environmental agents on healthand safety. Hazards from natural sources and humanactivities that contaminate our air, land, water, food,homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces are examined.Environmental control activities, including pollution controltechnology and policy, are also examined.

PBHL E320 Health System Administration (3 cr.)An overview of the U.S. health care delivery system.It examines the organization, function, and role of thesystem; current system problems; and alternative systemsor solutions.

PBHL E322 Principles of Epidemiology (3 cr.)A basic overview of epidemiologic methodologyand techniques. Both communicable and chronicdisease risk factors will be discussed, along with dataacquisition, analysis techniques, and current publishedepidemiological studies.

PBHL H345 Operations Management and QualityImprovement in Health Organizations (3 cr.)This course provides an overview of the healthcareoperations management (OM), with emphasis on qualityimprovement. You will apply OM principles to developmore effective operational processes, mitigate risks,and improve quality. Discussions, case studies andassignments will focus on strategies and techniques ofquality improvement processes, project management andothers.

PBHL H375 Management of Health ServiceOrganizations (3 cr.)This course explores the discipline of management and itsmajor components relating to health service organizations.This course will provide students with a foundationof basic fundamentals, principles and techniques ofmanagement which have particular relevance andapplication in healthcare. Students will learn aboutmanagement theory and its practical application inhealthcare in fundamental areas such as planning,organizing, leading, and controlling. Other key elementsof management such as communication, decision making,delegation, participatory management, leadership style,managing staff, teamwork, and change and innovation willbe explored. Successful completion of this course will helpprovide students with a general foundation of knowledgeabout management and its application in health serviceorganizations.

Bachelor of Science in PublicHealth Dentistry Degree CompletionOverviewThe Bachelor of Science degree completion program inpublic health dental hygiene provides an opportunity forgraduate dental hygienists to develop further expertise inpublic health methods or dental hygiene education andincludes application of practical experience. It is designedto meet the needs of part-time students who wish to workwhile completing their bachelor’s degree. It prepareshygienists for leadership roles in education, public health,commercial ventures, professional associations, and/or health advocacy. It can enhance career opportunitiesavailable to dental hygienists in a variety of areas,including but not limited to state and county healthdepartments, academia, sales and marketing, educationalsoftware development, pharmaceuticals, dental educationconsulting, dental insurance companies, research,and clinical dental hygiene. Program activities promotedevelopment of professional leadership skills and preparehygienists for entry into graduate programs.


Bachelor of Science DegreeCompletion AdmissionPrerequisites to the public health dental hygiene programinclude completion of 90 undergraduate semester hours,graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program,satisfactory completion of the National Board DentalHygiene Examination, and current licensure as a dentalhygienist. Accepted students are expected to havebasic computer literacy sufficient to participate in Web-based instruction, computer word processing, and e-mail communication. An application to the program maybe obtained by addressing communications to Director,Dental Hygiene Program, Indiana University School ofDentistry, 1121 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN46202-5186. Applications may be received at any timeduring the academic year, but the completed applicationmust be submitted to the program director at least 60 daysprior to the first semester in which the applicant wishesto enroll. Completion of all application requirements andan interview with the program director or admissionscommittee is required before acceptance into the programcan be considered. Upon acceptance, each student mustcomplete a curriculum plan to be approved by the programdirector before enrollment in required courses. Students inthe public health dental hygiene program must completethe following courses that comprise the required corecurriculum. In addition to the core courses, students mustcomplete or have previously completed courses neededto satisfy the state General Ed Core Curriculum and anyelective courses to fulfill the 120 credit hour requirement ofthe bachelor’s degree.



Bachelor of Science Program Costs:Tuition and FeesTuition is paid at the time of registration and is subject tochange by action of the Trustees of Indiana University.

Academic Year 2018-2019 cost of attendance for allIUSD academic programs is available here:



Bachelor of Science Degree in DentalHygiene Completion Core CoursesCourse Descriptions

STAT 30100 Elementary Statistical Methods (3 cr.) P:Must enroll in lab. A basic introductory statistics coursewith applications shown to various fields and emphasisplaced on assumptions, applicability, and interpretationsof various statistical techniques. Subject matter includesfrequency distribution, descriptive statistics, elementaryprobability, normal distribution, applications, samplingdistribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linearregression.

PSY B305 Statistics (3 cr.) P: PSY B104 Psychology asa Social Science or PSY B105 Psychology as a BiologicalScience and 3 credits of math that carry School of Sciencecredit. Introduction to basic statistical concepts; descriptivestatistics and inferential statistics.

DHYG H402 Practicum in Dental Hygiene Education(4 cr.) P: H403, Z477. Structured practical experiencein planning, supervising, coordinating, and evaluatinginstruction in an educational setting. Emphasis on facultyroles and responsibilities.

DHYG H403 Advanced Community Dental Hygiene(4 cr.) Public health principles including a study of thehealth care delivery system and preventive public healthcare at the community level.

DHYG H405 Introduction to Health Care Research(3 cr.) Review of current literature related to periodontics,oral pathology, preventive dentistry, and the currentpractices of dental hygiene.

DHYG H406 Educational Methodology in HealthSciences (1-3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to assistpotential educators in the health sciences to understandcurrent theories, concepts, and methodologies inprofessional health science education. Students will learnto apply effective educational strategies to match learners’needs in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings. Thiscourse will use a variety of delivery systems, including anonline component.

DHYG H407 Instructional Media and Technology inHealth Science Education (1-3 cr.) The purpose ofthis course is to examine the utilization of a variety ofinstructional technologies that can be used in educationalsettings for patients, students, and practitioners. Various

technologies will be analyzed for appropriateness ofuse, strengths, and weaknesses. A variety of deliverymechanisms will be used, including an online component.

Bachelor of Science Degree inDental Hygiene Student InstitutionalCompetenciesThe Indianapolis-based Bachelor of Science degreeprogram in dental hygiene is two and one half academicyears in length and is composed of a core curriculum of 27courses presented over four semesters and one summersession. In addition, a specialized track 6 courses overone semester and one summer session. All courses aremandatory.

The curriculum supports attainment of the following list ofinstitutionally defined competencies expected of a dentalhygienist entering the profession. The graduate will beprepared to:

1. Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors;2. Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations,

regulations, and safety practices in the provision ofdental hygiene care;

3. Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking andproblem-solving in the provision of evidence-basedpractice;

4. Assume responsibility for dental hygiene actionsand care based on accepted scientific theories andresearch as well as the accepted standard of care;

5. Continuously perform self-assessment for lifelonglearning and professional growth;

6. Advance the profession through service activitiesand affiliations with professional organizations;

7. Provide quality assurance mechanisms for healthservices;

8. Communicate effectively with individuals and groupsfrom diverse populations both orally and in writing;

9. Provide accurate, consistent, and completedocumentation for assessment, diagnosis, planning,implementation, and evaluation of dental hygieneservices;

10.Provide care to all clients using an individualizedapproach that is humane, empathetic, and caring;

11.Provide planned educational services usingappropriate interpersonal communication skillsand educational strategies to promote optimal oralhealth;

12. Initiate and assume responsibility for healthpromotion, health education, and disease preventionactivities for diverse populations;

13.Systematically collect, analyze, and record data onthe general, oral, and psychosocial health status ofa variety of patients/clients using methods consistentwith medico-legal principles;

14.Use critical decision-making skills to reachconclusions about the patients’/clients’ dentalhygiene needs based on all available assessmentdata;

15.Collaborate with the patient/client and/or other healthprofessionals to formulate a comprehensive dentalhygiene care plan that is patient/client-centered andbased on current scientific evidence;




16.Provide specialized treatment that includespreventive and therapeutic services designed toachieve and maintain oral health; and

17.Evaluate the effectiveness of the implementedclinical, preventive, and educational services andmodify as needed.


Bachelor of Science Degree inDental Hygiene Completion StudentLearning OutcomesThe program’s objectives are designed to provide studentswith the education and skills to:

1. Perform dental hygiene services in a variety ofsettings (e.g., private dental practice, public healthclinics, school systems, institutions, and hospitals);

2. Design, implement, and evaluate effective preventivedental health programs for individuals and for groupsin such settings as schools, hospitals, institutions,and community programs;

3. Serve as a resource person and work in cooperationwith other health personnel in assessing health careneeds and providing health care services to thepublic;

4. Plan, implement, and evaluate effective teachingmethodologies in an educational setting;

5. Supervise the teaching of dental hygiene services ina clinical/public health setting;

6. Prepare for admission to graduate programs; and7. Continue their professional education and personal

growth.


Dental Assisting• Overview• Student Learning Outcomes• Admission (Campus Program)• Admission (Distance Learning Program)• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Course Descriptions


OverviewIndiana University’s Indianapolis-based dental assistingprogram is one year in length (two semesters) and iscomposed of 15 mandatory courses encompassingapproximately 1,000 hours of lecture, laboratory, andclinical instruction. Students who successfully complete

the program receive a certificate and are eligible to takethe Dental Assisting National Board Examination.

Applicants may choose between two types of programsto earn a certificate in dental assisting: a traditional full-time on-campus program in which students receive allof their training at the School of Dentistry, or a full-timedistance-learning program in which students completemost of their nonclinical courses online while receivingclinical experience in community dental offices.

Graduates can continue their education at IUPUI bypursuing one of four bachelor's degrees that acceptthe dental assisting course credits. Contact the DentalAssisting Office for more information.

Distance Learning Program

The IU School of Dentistry distance-learning dentalassisting program was established in 2007 as analternative to the campus program to help make a dentalassisting education more accessible to candidates whoare not conveniently located near campus or who aretrying to obtain a college education while managing full-time work and/or family responsibilities.

This program is the first to be offered in Indiana and one ofonly a very few in the United States. Like all of the Schoolof Dentistry’s other programs, it is fully accredited bythe American Dental Association Commission on DentalAccreditation. Enrollment is currently limited to 12 studentsper year.

The program uses Indiana University’s online coursemanagement system to teach nonclinical subjects,and students may access the courses at a time that isconvenient to them. Students should anticipate devotingabout two hours a day to their online studies, which willinclude reading, writing, and video assignments.

Students must also spend at least one or two Saturdaysa month throughout the school year on site at the dentalschool to complete laboratory assignments and takeexaminations.

Clinical training is provided primarily in the secondsemester by a sponsoring general dentist of the student’schoice. Students will receive a minimum of 300 clockhours of clinical practice.


Student Learning OutcomesDental Assisting Program Goals and OutcomesAssessmentsThe certificate program will provide quality education toprepare dental assisting graduates to:

1. Be proficient in applying knowledge of the basicbehavioral and dental sciences to clinical practice

2. Communicate effectively with other health careprofessionals in coordinating and providing patientcare including the use of technology and practicemanagement techniques.

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3. Apply problem-solving and decision-making skillswhen assisting with dental health services under thedirection and supervision of the dentist.

4. Conduct themselves with the highest levels ofprofessionalism, ethics, and personal integrity to thepractice of compassionate, patient-centered

5. Internalize the importance of lifelong learning andunderstand the importance of remaining current asthe dental health care delivery system changes.

6. Acquire knowledge and skills to promote andparticipate in preventive dental care and support oralhealth through the promotion of total health.

7. Be knowledgeable of and comply with state andfederal laws governing the practice of dentistry anddental assisting.

8. Achieve success on all national exams,certifications, and licensures.

9. Participate in leadership opportunities, professionalorganizations, and service to the community.


Admission (Campus Program)1. Applying to the dental assisting program on theIndianapolis campus is a two-step process involving boththe IUPUI Office of Admissions and the IU School ofDentistry Division of Dental Assisting. Applicants mustfirst file an admission application with the IUPUI Officeof Admissions and be admitted to the university as anundergraduate Qualified applicants will be notified of theiruniversity admittance by IUPUI.

Applicants will submit an online application located onthe dental assisting web page. Applications to the dentalassisting program must include official transcripts fromall high schools and all postsecondary schools attended,including colleges, universities, and vocational institutions.The transcripts of applicants who are currently enrolled intheir senior year of high school should include grades fromfall semester and have the final grade report for the springsemester sent to the dental assisting program as soon aspossible after graduation.

Graduates of GED programs must submit a copy of theirGED certificate and scores. Official transcripts showing allacademic work completed must be submitted before finalacceptance in the dental assisting program.

2. Applicants must have an overall minimum cumulativegrade point average of 0 (on a 4.0 scale) as well as aminimum of 2.0 in science and English courses taken inhigh school and college. At least two college courses mustbe taken in each category; English and science for thecategory to be counted at the college level. Refer to thedental assisting Web page for more information aboutcourses that are accepted in the English and sciencecategories.

3. Applicants must observe a chairside dental assistantin a dental office for a minimum of eight To verify thisrequirement has been completed, applicants must askthe dentist to write a note of verification on the dentaloffice’s letterhead. Applicants must submit this note,along with their transcripts, to the IUSD Dental Assisting

Program. Refer to the dental assisting Web page for moreinformation.

4. Individuals for whom English is a secondary languagemust demonstrate proficiency in English before beingadmitted to IUPUI. There are several methods todocument English Language proficiency Requirementson the IUPUI Office of International Admissions website.Test results will be used as part of the dental assistingadmissions review, and the dental assisting admissionscommittee may also require an interview or writingexercise to determine the applicant’s English skills.

Applications will be accepted by the IUSD Dental AssistingOffice from January 1 to June 15th prior to the fallsemester the applicant wishes to enter the program.However, applications and documents received after thisdate will be considered until the class is full.

Applicants should send the note of verification from thedental office where you completed our observation hoursand all official transcripts to the Dental Assisting Office,Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W. MichiganStreet, DS S409, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5186. Incompleteapplications will not be considered. All potential applicantsare advised to consult the School of Dentistry’s dentalassisting program Web site for updates or changes indental assisting admissions policies that may occur afterpublication of this document.


Admission (Distance LearningProgram)Applicants should follow admission requirements 1through 4 for the campus program listed below, as well asrequirements 5 through 7 also listed below:

1. IUPUI Application Process: (STEP 1)• All dental assisting applicants must first be admitted

to IUPUI through the IUPUI Office of Admissions.• Go to www.enroll.iupui.edu to complete the IUPUI

undergraduate application and pay the applicationfee. The Office of Admission must have officialtranscripts from high schools and colleges you haveattended.

• No final dental assisting application decisions will bemade before a decision from IUPUI.

• The IUPUI deadline for fall applications is May 1.

Application LocationIUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions 420 University Blvd. CE 255 (Located in theCampus Center)Indianapolis, IN [email protected]

(317) 274-4591

Mailing Address for official transcripts to IUPUI:IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions425 University Blvd. CA 147Indianapolis, IN 46202

2. Dental Assisting Application Process: (STEP 2)


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• The Dental Assisting Program will acceptapplications for the 2017-2018 year beginningJanuary 2 through June 15, but students that arealready accepted to IUPUI have until August 1st toapply. Please see the link for Application on the leftside of this page. Under Application, you will find alink to submit your application to the dental assistingprogram.

• You must apply to IUPUI first and use yourstudent ID number on the dental assistingapplication.

• Everyone must submit an OFFICIAL high schooltranscript (9-12 grades) of the academic work youhave completed. If applicable, submit a copy ofTASC scores or a GED Certificate and Scores.

• If you are currently enrolled in your senior yearof high school, initial transcript should include fallsemester of your senior year. Final official transcriptsfor all academic work completed must be receivedin the IUSD Dental Assisting Office, I.U. Schoolof Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan Street, Rm. S409,Indianapolis, IN 46202 by the deadline beforeadmission decisions can be made.

• If you are currently enrolled in college courses orhave attended a college, university, or vocationalprogram, you must submit an OFFICIAL transcriptfrom both high school and college. Final officialtranscripts of all academic work completed must bereceived in the IUSD Dental Assisting Office by thedeadline before admission decisions can be made.

• Dental Office Observation Documentation: Allapplicants must observe a dental assistant ina dental office for a minimum of 8 hours. Yourhours of observation must be verified by the office.Please ask the office to type a note verifying yourobservation hours on their office letterhead. Thisdocument must include your name, date, time ofobservation and the dental assistant’s name that youobserved. This document must be signed by eitherthe doctor or the office manager. This documentmust be uploaded with your application.

Send all official documents to:

Dental Assisting Program IU School of Dentistry1121 W. Michigan St., DS S409Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: (317) 274-7801FAX: (317) 274-1363

3. The Admissions Committee reviews all qualifiedapplications. English, Science and the Cumulative GPAsare evaluated for each applicant. The applicant musthave earned at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in each ofthese areas. Both high school and college GPAs areconsidered. GPAs are considered and the applicants areranked. The Admissions Committee members meet toreview applicant information and vote for the new classmembers.

The following courses are commonly accepted in thecategory for English: English Composition, Literature,Etymology, Speech, Medical Terminology, Latin, and

Journalism course work. We do not accept Year Bookcredits.

Common courses accepted in the Science category:Biology, Chemistry for non-majors, Chemistry with alab, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology,Psychology as a Biological Science. We do not acceptnon-Life Science Courses.

Applicants must have at least in the category of Englishand in the category of Science for that category to beconsidered complete for evaluation.

4. Individuals for whom English is a secondary languagemust demonstrate proficiency in English before beingadmitted to the dental assisting program. The dentalassisting admissions committee requires an interview and/or writing exercise to determine the applicant’s Englishskills. English for Academic Purposes Exam (EAP) orTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may berequired and test results will be used as part of the dentalassisting admissions evaluation. Students must be ableto understand spoken English very well and be able torespond to questions from patients on the clinic floor.

5. Applicants must identify a sponsoring general practicedentist holding an active Indiana dental license who canprovide clinical training in the field of general dentistry.

6. Applicants must meet the university’s technologyrequirements:

• Office XP or higher software• Either Internet access at Explorer IE8 or higher DSL

or cable modem access

7. Applicants must be able to travel to the IndianaUniversity School of Dentistry when necessary.

Applications will be accepted by the IUSD Dental AssistingOffice from January 1 to June 15 prior to the fall semesterthe applicant wishes to enter the program. However,applications and documents received after this date will beconsidered until the class is full.

Applicants should send the note of verification fromthe dental office where you completed our observationhours and all official transcripts to the Dental AssistingOffice, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W.Michigan Street, DS S409, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-5186.Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All potential applicants are advised to consult the Schoolof Dentistry’s Dental Assisting program web page forupdates or changes in dental assisting admissions policiesthat may occur after publication of this document.


Program Costs: Tuition and Fees for2018-2019 Academic YearAcademic Year 2018-2019 cost of attendance for all IUSDacademic programs is available here:


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Tuition and fees are paid at the time of registration andare subject to change by action of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity. Banded tuition was implemented by theuniversity to help make college more affordable. Referto the Office of the Bursar’s website for more informationregarding this reduction in tuition fees.

All students applying for admission to the School ofDentistry are required to pay an application fee. This feeis paid only once, is nonrefundable, and is not applied toother fees.

Students with cars will also be assessed a parking fee,and health insurance coverage is an additional fee forstudents who are not already covered under their ownpolicy. Other potential fees (graduation photos, state orregional board exam applications, etc.) are contingentupon the individual plans of each student. Refer to thedental assisting admissions page for more completeinformation about student fees.


Course DescriptionsRequired CoursesDAST A110 Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.)Development, structure, and function of cells and tissuesof the teeth and periodontium; embryologic developmentof the face, palate, and teeth.

DAST A211 Oral Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy I(2 cr.) A111 is an overview of the structures, functions,and selected diseases of the human body, including basiccells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

DAST A213 Oral Pathology, Physiology, AnatomyII (1 cr.) A113 is an introduction to diseases of the oralcavity and its related structures.

DAST A212 Dental Therapeutics and MedicalEmergencies (2 cr.) This course will present thepharmacology of medications that are commonly used bythe physician and dentist and the diseases and indicationsfor which these drugs are prescribed. Also, the class willreview the systemic diseases and adverse reactions todental treatment that can result in a medical emergencyin the dental office and the armamentarium, medications,and procedures for treating these emergencies.

DAST A214 Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology(3 cr.) A study of the morphology, structure, andfunction of deciduous and permanent teeth andsurrounding tissues, also including osteology ofthe maxilla and mandible, nerve and vascularsupplyofteeth,andmuscles of mastication.

DAST A221 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique(1 cr.) A study of microbial types, oral microbiology,bloodborne diseases, and infection control includingprocedures of instrument cleaning and sterilization,surface disinfection, use of protective barriers, wastemanagement, and hazardous materials management.

DAST A231 Dental Materials I (2 cr.) Lecture andlaboratory courses designed to familiarize the student with

the basic mechanical, physical, and chemical propertiesof dental materials. The role of the assistant in selection,manipulation, and biological considerations of dentalmaterials is stressed.

DAST A232 Dental Materials II (2 cr.) Lecture andlaboratory courses designed to familiarize the student withthe basic mechanical, physical, and chemical propertiesof dental materials. The role of the assistant in selection,manipulation, and biological considerations of dentalmaterials is stressed.

DAST A241 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2-3 cr.)Etiology of prevalent oral diseases and their preventionswith particular emphasis on plaque, plaque control, andfluorides. The effects of major nutrients on the physiologicbody processes; applied nutrition in dental caries andperiodontal disease. Clinical and laboratory experiences.

DAST A351 Radiology Clinic I (2 cr.) The principlesof radiation production, theories and techniques ofradiographic imaging, film processing and mounting,radiation safety, and radiographic interpretation arestudied in this didactic and preclinical course. (Note:Course has on occasion been designated by the numberDAST A115.)

DAST A252 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.) Clinicalexperience in the placing, exposing, processing,evaluating, and mounting of intraoral and extraoral dentalradiographs. Practical application of radiation safetymeasures is required in the clinical setting.

DAST A162 Written and Oral Communication (2 cr.)Instruction and practice in gathering and organizingmaterial for written and oral presentation. Individual andgroup projects in communication, including table clinics,posters, professional articles for publication, telephonetechniques, and resumes.

DAST A271 Clinical Science I (4 cr.) A core coursein dental nomenclature; the role of the assistant asa member of dental health team in general dentistryand dental specialties to include charting the mouth,identification and utilization of instruments and equipment,principles of dental procedures, instrument transfer,isolation techniques, and asepsis procedures.

DAST A272 Clinical Science II (4 cr.) Clinical chairsideexperience, including an extramural assignment; allowsfor refining of student skills. A seminar provides studentsopportunities to share experiences.

DAST A282 Practice Management, Ethics, andJurisprudence (2 cr.) A course designed to emphasizethe role of the dental assistant in the managementof a dental office through reception procedures,appointment control, record keeping, purchasing, third-party reimbursement, financial systems, and inventorycontrol. Also, the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry arediscussed.

Elective CoursesDAST A390 Expanded Restorative Dentistry (3 cr.)Lecture, laboratory, and clinical course designed to teachmore extensively certain concepts of dental materials andtheir use in intraoral techniques. The principles of dentalauxiliary utilization and the manipulation and placement of


dental materials used in delegated intraoral functions aretaught.

DAST A300 Special Topics in Dental Education (1 cr.)P: Chairperson’s permission and admission to dentalassisting, dental hygiene, or dental laboratory technologyprogram. An advanced course for dental educationmajors. Supervised reading or projects on approved topicsin dentistry. Hours, subject matter, and evaluation to bedetermined by faculty.

Fort Wayne Allied DentalProgramThe allied dental curriculums on the IU Fort Waynecampus will be modified by July 2019, when the allieddental curriculums will be identical in all aspects andoffered at two distinct locations at Indianapolis and FortWayne.

For clarity during this transition period, we are presentingthe AY 2018-2019 curriculum.

Indiana University Fort Wayne (IUFW) is accredited bythe Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Informationregarding North Central accreditation is available from theIUFW Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs andOperations (Neff Hall 142; 260.481.6967). You may alsocontact the HLC at www.ncahlc.org or write to 230 SouthLaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411; or byphone at 800-621-7440.

• A degree is an award earned by satisfactorilycompleting a specified program of courses andadhering to the applicable academic regulations.Each degree includes one or more major fieldsof study. Completion of a degree program isacknowledged by receipt of a diploma. The mostcommon degree earned by IUFW students is thebachelor’s degree (B.A. for Bachelor of Arts and B.S.for Bachelor of Science). Completing a bachelor’sdegree takes approximately 4 years, longer ifattending part-time.

• A certificate is not a college degree, but composedof a series of courses that focus on a specializedarea of knowledge or specific skills. The universityrecognizes completion of the required courses andsatisfaction of applicable academic regulations byawarding a certificate.

• A minor is a less comprehensive program of studythat is chosen in conjunction with a major field ofstudy. To earn a minor, the student must complete adegree program in a different subject area.

A transfer program is a series of courses that apply towarda degree to be awarded by another IU or Purdue campus.Credits for these courses can be transferred to the othercampus, but students are required to satisfy the admissionand graduation requirements of the campus to which theytransfer.

Current IU Students in Programs Transitioning toPurdue

Students who enrolled in IPFW prior to July 1, 2018,and who are currently enrolled in academic programsleading to one or more Indiana University degrees, whoare making adequate progress to degree completion, andwho complete all degree requirements by Fall Semester

2021 will receive an Indiana University degree. Studentscurrently enrolled in an Indiana University DegreeProgram who do not complete all degree requirements byFall Semester 2021, will be awarded a Purdue UniversityDegree.

Students who enrolled in an IPFW Health and HumanServices Degree Program scheduled to transfer to IndianaUniversity – Purdue University Indianapolis control(i.e. Division of Allied Dental Education, Department ofNursing, Department of Medical Imaging and RadiologicSciences, Department of Social Work) should contact theirIndiana University academic advisor on all matters relatedto their transition to IUPUI.

Dental Education Programs

• Dental Hygiene• Certified Dental Assisting• Dental Technology

Admission to any of the three dental education programsis limited and competitive.


Dental Hygiene B.S.Program: B.S. in Dental Hygiene

Division of Allied Dental Education

Neff Hall 150 ~ 260-481-6837 ~ iufw.edu/dental

The B.S. in Dental Hygiene prepares students for acareer as a dental health professional who specializes ineducational, preventive, and therapeutic oral healthcare.The dental hygiene B.S. program involves one year ofprerequisite courses and three years of dental hygienecourses, and combines didactic, laboratory, and clinicalcourses. The program offers a full-time curriculumaccredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ofthe American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave. #780, Chicago IL 60611-6983, telephone: (312) 440-2500.

Dental hygienists who graduate with a Baccalaureatedegree (B.S.) are required to take national, regional andstate licensing examinations and are eligible to workin private dental offices, dental clinics and hospitals,public health facilities, and dental research facilities.As the dental hygiene profession continues to developopportunities for expanded roles in diverse practicesettings, the need for graduates with educationalbackgrounds in cultural diversity, trans-cultural healthcare, critical thinking, evidence-based practice andcommunity health policy development will continueto increase. The B.S. graduate is prepared at theprofessional level to function in a leadership role with otherteam members in varied and complex healthcare settings.

The required General Education credits of B.S in DentalHygiene have been embedded in the BS-DH curriculum.

The student learning outcomes for the degree are asfollows:

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in principles ofsocial sciences, basic and dental sciences.


• Demonstrate proficiency in assessing, planning,treating, and evaluating oral conditions anddiseases.

• Interpret, evaluate and contribute to current dentalresearch and apply that knowledge to demonstratedental hygiene skills necessary for life-long learning.

• Demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrityand professional ethics in the delivery of dentalhygiene services.

• Promote the dental hygiene profession throughservice learning activities, affiliations withprofessional organizations, and partnerships with thecommunity.

• Design, implement, and evaluate culturallycongruent community oral health programsappropriate for the diverse, multicultural communitiesin northeastern Indiana.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to beresponsible dental professionals and leaders in local,regional, national, and international organizationsand communities.

• Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking,reasoning, questioning, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrate the written, oral, and multimediaskills necessary to communicate effectively indiverse professional and educational settings formulticultural audiences.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Dental Hygiene program is limited andcompetitive, and admission to IUFW does not conferacceptance to the Dental Hygiene program. To beadmitted to the B.S. D.H. program, prospective dentalhygiene students must first be admitted to IUFW as apre-dental hygiene student, complete the prerequisitecourses listed below (or equivalent courses at anotheraccredited college or university), then apply separately tothe Dental Hygiene program. Applications for acceptanceinto the Dental Hygiene program MUST BE received byFebruary 1, for admission into the program in the followingfall semester.

• Prerequisite courses must be completed with agrade of “C-” or better. Courses graded on a pass/fail option will not be considered.

• Prerequisite courses may be repeated only once,with the most recent grade used in the prerequisiteGPA calculation. A maximum of two prerequisitecourses may be retaken to improve the grades andGPA ranking.

• Credits in human anatomy, physiology, chemistryand microbiology must be completed within fiveyears of admission to the professional program.Credits in English composition, speech, psychology,and sociology will be accepted for 10 years.Outdated courses must be retaken.

• Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English andpsychology are acceptable, if AP scores are 4.0 orhigher. No other AP courses will be accepted.

• Transfer courses accepted by IUFW as“undistributed” must be evaluated by the applicabledepartment (i.e. chemistry or biology) before theyare accepted as prerequisite course.

• Students who are returning to IUFW, after anabsence of 5 or more years, are eligible for the

Academic Renewal Option. This option must beexercised during the student’s first semester backat IUFW. Interested students should petition theprogram’s admissions committee, by contacting theiracademic advisor.

Class Selection Process

Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher for theprerequisite courses listed below. Meeting the minimumGPA does NOT guarantee a position in the program.Applicants are ranked and accepted each year based ontheir prerequisite GPA. Therefore, the GPA necessaryfor admission varies each year with the applicant pool.Admission is competitive and a prerequisite GPA ofat least 3.5 or higher is recommended. In the event ofmultiple applicants who have the same prerequisite GPA,they will be ranked within that prerequisite GPA level bytheir cumulative GPA. Additional aptitude testing and/orpersonal interviews may be required as part of the classselection process.

Special Academic Regulations

In addition to completion of the required pre-requisite andco-requisite courses, acceptance into the Dental Hygieneprogram is contingent upon an applicant’s ability to meetthe following additional requirements:

• Applicants who have served in the military mustsubmit an official military transcript to receivetransfer credit, if applicable.

• Pass a drug-screening test, if applicable.• Complete Compliance, at student’s expense:

Physicals, Immunizations, TB, CPR, SuccessfulBackground Checks, and Potential Drug Screening

• IUSD requires proof of immunizations and/or officialproof of immunity for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella(chicken pox), current Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis(Tdap) vaccine, an annual TB test and influenzavaccine. The summer before starting the program,students must submit evidence they have completeda recent physical examination and TB testing,completed all required immunizations, and holda current CPR certification at the professional/healthcare-provider level with the American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross. Studentsmust also complete the background check from therequired provider at their own expense and completedrug screening test, if required.

• Tattoos and Head and Neck Piercings• The dental profession is extremely conservative. In

clinical settings, head and neck piercings and tattoosare not considered acceptable in the health scienceprofessions. If students have noticeable tattoos, theymust be covered by clothing or with bandages. Forclinical attire, all head and neck piercings must beremoved, including plugs.

• Attendance• Because of the experiential learning process used in

all dental hygiene courses, attendance is essentialand mandatory. Some evening hours are requiredfor additional clinical experiences and professionalassociation meetings.

• Patients• Students are responsible for finding and scheduling

all their patients at IUFW.


Criteria for Dismissal from the Dental HygieneProgram

A student who is dismissed from the program mayappeal the decision to the Department of Allied DentalEducation. If the student is dismissed for failure to meetthe university’s minimum academic standards, applicationfor readmission must follow the procedures established bythe university.

Dismissal from the Dental Hygiene Program may resultfrom professional misconduct. Students who have beenaccepted to the program will receive a program handbook/manual at summer orientation that must be read beforestarting classes. All students will be held to the academicand professional standards of behavior as outlined inthe Dental Hygiene Student Handbook/Policies andProcedures Manual.


Dental Hygiene (B.S.)IUFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

The required 33 General Education credits have beenembedded in the BS-DH curriculum (see below).

Dental Hygiene Curriculum

Prerequisite Courses: 26 Credits

To apply for the B.S. in Dental Hygiene program, you mustcomplete the prerequisite courses listed below by May 25of the application year with a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 orhigher:

• BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cr.4.)

• BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cr.4.)

• CHM 11100 - General Chemistry (Cr. 3.)• CHM 11200 - General Chemistry (Cr. 3.)• COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech

Communication (Cr. 3.)• ENG W131 - Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (Cr.

2-3.)• PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology (Cr. 3.)• SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology (Cr. 3.)

Co-requisite Course: Biol 220 - Microbiology 4Credits

NOTE: Microbiology (BIOL 220) must be completed priorto beginning the Dental Hygiene professional program.Since Microbiology is not calculated into the prerequisiteGPA for admission, it may be completed during summersessions, just prior to admission into the dental hygieneprogram. However, the student’s acceptance is based onsuccessful completion of Microbiology with a grade of C-or better prior to the beginning of fall semester. Failureto complete this required co-requisite course with a C- orbetter will result in the student being withdrawn from theprofessional program and his/her position given to thenext qualified applicant. Microbiology taken more than

five years prior to admission into the professional programmust be retaken.

• BIOL 22000 - Microbiology for Allied HealthProfessionals (Cr. 4.)

Program Requirements

After acceptance into the program, the requirements ofIUFW must be fulfilled and students must satisfactorilycomplete the following courses:

• DHYG H204 - Periodontics Cr 1 -2.• DHYG H205 - Medical and Dental Emergencies Cr.

1-2.• DHYG H211 - Head and Neck Anatomy Cr. 2.• DHYG H214 - Oral Anatomy Cr. 3.• DHYG H215 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics - 1st

Year Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H216 - Chemistry and Nutrition- First Year Cr.

2-3.• DHYG H217 - Preventive Dentistry Cr. 1-3.• DHYG H218 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

(lecture and lab) Cr. 5.• DHYG H219 - Clinical Practice I Cr. 3-4.• DHYG H221 - Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures

Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H240 - Introduction to Dental Ethics Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H250 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Control Cr.

1 -2.• DHYG H301 - Clinical Practice II Cr. 4-5.• DHYG H302 - Clinical Practice III Cr. 3-5.• DHYG H303 - Radiology Cr. 1-3.• DHYG H304 - Oral Pathology - 2nd Year Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H305 - Radiology Clinic I Cr. 1-3.• DHYG H308 - Dental Materials Cr. 2-3.• DHYG H309 - Practice of Community Dental

Hygiene Cr. 1-3.• DHYG H320 - Practice Management, Ethics, and

Jurisprudence Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H321 - Periodontics Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H344 - Senior Hygiene Seminar Cr. 1-2.• DHYG H347 - Dental Public Health Cr. 2-5.• DHYG H420 – Advanced Clinical Procedures Cr. 5• NUR 30900 - Transcultural Healthcare Cr. 3.• PHIL 31200 - Medical Ethics (A/H Elective #2) Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 69

Other Required Courses (General Education) Credits:12

General Education: 3 credits - Analytical ReasoningElective #1(MA15300, MA 21300)

General Education: 3 credits - Analytical ReasoningElective #2 (STAT 301, CS 112 Informatics)

General Education: 3 Credits - Arts and HumanitiesElective

General Education: 3 Credits - Open Elective

Specialty Concentration Core Options: 9 Credits

All students must choose one of the SpecialtyConcentration Core Options: 1) Community DentalHygiene, or 2) Dental Leadership and Sales.


Specialty Concentration #1 - Community Dental HygieneCredits: 9

• DHYG H403 - Advanced Community Dental Hygiene(Cr. 3-4.)

• DHYG H408 - Practicum in Community Health (Cr.3-4.)

Community Dental Hygiene Electives

Choose one of the following:

• ANTH E445 - Medical Anthropology (Cr. 3.)• PSY 31400 - Introduction to Learning (Cr. 3.)• PSY 36900 - Development Across the Lifespan (Cr.

3.)• PPOL H320 - Health Systems Administration (Cr. 3.)• PPOL V263 - Public Management (Cr. 3.)• PSY 25100 - Health Psychology (Cr. 3.)• PSY 31700 - Addictions: Biology, Psychology and

Society (Cr. 3.)• SOC S314 - Social Aspects of Health and Medicine

(Cr. 3.)

Specialty Concentration # 2 - Dental Leadership & SalesCredits: 9

• OLS 25200 - Human Relations in Organizations (Cr.3.)

• OLS 27400 - Applied Leadership (Cr. 3.)

Leadership & Sales Electives

Choose one of the following:

• COM 31800 - Principles of Persuasion (Cr. 3.)• COM 32500 - Interviewing: Principles and Practice

(Cr. 3.)• OLS 32000 - Customer Service and Commitment

(Cr. 3.)• OLS 34200 - Interviewing Strategies in

Organizations (Cr. 3.)• OLS 45400 - Gender and Diversity in Management

(Cr. 3.)• OLS 48500 - Leadership for Team Development (Cr.

3.)

Total BSDH Degree: 120 Credits

Dental Hygiene Program Course Descriptions

DHYG H204 Periodontics (1-2 cr.)Study of the normal periodontium at the clinical, histologic,and biochemical levels; procedures involved in carryingout a comprehensive periodontal examination andperforming a periodontal prophylaxis.

DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1-2 cr.)A study in emergency situations in the dental office,including predisposing factors and drugs, and treatment toinclude the support of the cardiopulmonary system.

DHYG H211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)A detailed study of the anatomy of the head and neck.Some attention is given to oral embryology and the growthof tooth structure.

DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy/Histology (3 cr.)

A study of the morphology, structure, and function ofdeciduous and permanent teeth and surrounding tissues,also including osteology of the maxilla and mandible,nerve and vascular supply of teeth, and muscles ofmastication, with reinforcing laboratory procedures andclinical application.

DHYG H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics: FirstYear (1-2 cr.)Actions and uses of drugs and theory of anesthetics;emphasis on drugs used in dentistry.

DHYG H216 Chemistry and Nutrition: First Year(2-3 cr.)Specific ideas in chemistry are correlated with workingprinciples in dentistry. Previous knowledge of chemistryrequired. Dental aspects of nutrition and dietetics aregiven special attention.

DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry (1-3 cr.)Detection and prevention of dental diseases.

DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (lectureand lab) (5 cr.)An introduction to the dental and dental hygieneprofessions, including the basic didactic, laboratory, andclinical practice for the performance of dental hygieneservices.

DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I (3-4 cr.)Applies dental prophylaxis technique to child and adultpatients; in clinical experiences, students inspect oralhard and soft tissues; take complete medical and dentalhistories; apply fluoride; expose X-rays; provide patienteducation; and, apply/perform sterilization techniques.P:DHYG H218.

DHYG H221 Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures(1-2 cr.)Clinical assignment for instruction and experience inperforming dental hygiene services.

DHYG H240 Introduction to Dental Ethics (1-2 cr.)Provides background in ethical issues that impact dentalhealthcare providers and their patients. Emphasis will beon developing critical thinking skills and evidence-baseddecision making. Case studies providing examples of legaland ethical issues relevant to dental patient care will beexplored.

DHYG H242 Introduction to Dentistry (1-3 cr.)Provides an overview of the field of dentistry withemphasis on the specialties in dentistry, an introductionto common dental procedures with information a hygienistneeds in patient education, as well as issues related toaccess to dental care and the dental workforce.

DHYG H250 Local Anesthesia and Pain Control(1-2 cr.)Addresses coverage management for consciousdental clients. The indications, contraindications, andpharmacology of topical anesthesia, local anesthesia,and nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation used in dentistrywill be discussed. Local anesthesia techniques and the


administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation will bestudied.

DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (4-5 cr.)Continuation of H219, including taking study models,completing dietary surveys, applying other preventivemeasures, and performing root planing and periodontalcharting. P: DHYG H219.

DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III (3-5 cr.)Clinical Practice III is a combination of clinicalexperiences, professional organization activities andcommunity health education. The didactic informationobtained through the curriculum is designed tocomplement students’ advanced clinical work andexperiences. These experiences will include evaluatingpatient’s nutritional status and identifying treatmentmodifications necessary for patients with special needs. P:DHYG H219 and H301.

DHYG H303 Radiology Clinic I (1-3 cr.)Includes principles associated with production of X-raysand manipulation of X-ray equipment.

DHYG H304 Oral Pathology - 2nd Year (1-2 cr.)Addresses developmental abnormalities and acquireddisorders of teeth and surrounding structure.

DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I (1-3 cr.)Includes clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oralradiographs.

DHYG H308 Dental Materials II (2-3 cr.)Addresses composition, physical and chemical propertiesof materials used in dentistry with opportunity forexperience in their manipulation.

DHYG H309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene(1-3 cr.)A supervised field experience in various communitysettings, including dental health instruction and treatmentin schools and dental health education to communityorganizations. This course covers didactic informationin the first half of the course to prepare students for theDental Hygiene National Board Examination. Students areorientated to community fieldwork experiences, with themajority of service hours completed in the latter half of thiscourse.

DHYG H320 Practice Management, Ethics, andJurisprudence (1-2 cr.)Addresses the study of the organization, administration,and prudent operation of professional and financialresources for a successful dental practice in a community.

DHYG H321 Periodontics (1-2 cr.)A study of periodontal disease including the anatomy,classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship tosystemic conditions.

DHYG H344 Senior Hygiene Seminar (1-2 cr.)Includes a systematic and comprehensive review of basicscience courses with emphasis on their relationships to

clinical practice; current concepts in multiple auxiliarydelivery systems and practice management concepts.

DHYG H347 Dental Public Health (2-5 cr.)A study of public health principles as they relate todentistry, introducing students to those aspects of publichealth that will enable them to plan, administer, andevaluate a dental health program.

DHYG H403 Advanced Community Dental Hygiene(3-4 cr.)Public health principles including a study of the health caredelivery system and preventive public health care at thecommunity level.

DHYG H408 Practicum in Community Health (3-4 cr.)Structured practical experience coordinating andevaluating instruction in an educational setting and/orassessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating publichealth programs.

DHYG H420 Advanced Clinical Procedures (5 cr.)The expansion into the Bachelor Degree in DentalHygiene allows for additional clinical practice with moreexploration of advanced assessment theories, protocoland instructional technologies, as well as greater self-evaluation while treating a variety of patient types.

DAST A300 Special Topics in Dental Education(1-4 cr.)An advanced course for dental education majors.Supervised reading or projects on approved topicsin dentistry. Hours, subject matter, and evaluation tobe determined by faculty. Preparation for Course - P:admission to certified dental assisting, dental hygiene, ordental technology program, and director’s permission.

DHYG H401 Clinical Supervision (3 cr.)Supervisory experience in clinics and laboratories involvedin teaching students enrolled in dental hygiene curriculum;problems incident to patient-student and instructor-studentrelationships.

DHYG H402 Practicum in Dental Sciences Education(3 cr.)Experience in teaching in the Division of Allied DentalEducation under the direction of a supervising instructor.Students will learn strategies in curriculum development,effective evaluation methods, teaching-learning styles,student-faculty relationships, and problem-solvingstrategies in a didactic setting.

Certified Dental AssistingDivision of Allied Dental Education

Neff Hall Room 150

260-481-6837

www.iufw.edu/academics/dentistry.html

Current professional and pre-students - beginning fallof 2018, the Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Programtransitioned from being an IPFW program to IndianaUniversity School of Dentistry (IUSD), Indiana UniversityFort Wayne program. While we have always been an

http://www.iufw.edu/academics/dentistry.html


Indiana University program, now IUSD is our fiscal agentas of July 1, 2018.

The CDA Program is accredited by the Commission onDental Accreditation, 211 E Chicago Ave # 780, Chicago,IL 60611-6983, 312-440-2500. The IUFW Program is partof the Indianapolis-based school and, therefore, is notlisted as a separate entity.

For admission criteria to the Certified Dental Assisting(CDA) Program for the fall 2019, please contact theDivision of Allied Dental Education at 260.481.6837 toschedule an appointment with an advisor.

The required education credits for the Certified DentalAssisting program have been embedded in the curriculum.

The student learning outcomes for the Certified DentalAssisting Program are:

• Demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge inbasic sciences, social sciences, and clinical practiceto deliver comprehensive care to patients in thepractice of dentistry.

• Demonstrate and incorporate problem-solvingskills in critical thinking, interpretation, reasoning,questioning, and decision-making.

• Demonstrate competence in assessing, evaluating,planning, and treating oral conditions and diseases.

• Demonstrate effective written, oral, and multimediaskills to communicate effectively in diverse settings.

• Interpret, evaluate, and synthesize current scientificdental research and apply evidence-basedreasoning skills.

• Comprehend and demonstrate current technology inthe practice of dentistry, as it is constantly changing.

• Demonstrate the highest levels of ethical behavior,personal integrity, and professional ethics in thepractice of dentistry and the patients that are undertheir care.

• Assume a leadership and collaborative role in theadvancement of the dental profession through local,regional, national, and international communities andprofessional organizations.

• Demonstrate and apply the skills for life-longlearning and professional development.

The Certified Dental Assisting Program curriculumincludes didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses withat least one semester of prerequisite courses and foursemesters of professional dental assisting courses.Students are designated as pre-dental assisting studentsprior to admission to the program. The professionalcurriculum is a structured, full-time program beginningeach fall semester. The curriculum prepares studentsfor a career as a dental health professional. A graduatemay choose to specialize in any of the following areasof dentistry: general dentistry, restorative (expandedfunctions) in general or pediatric dentistry, orthodontics,oral surgery, periodontics, assist in dental surgery atarea hospitals, endodontics, public health dentistry,dental sales, dental insurance, dental research, businessassisting or office management, or clinical supervision.Graduates are required to successfully pass the DentalAssisting National Board (DANB™) examinations tobecome a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) making them

eligible to obtain a dental radiology license in the State ofIndiana.

Application to the Program

Applicants must make an appointment with a CDAprogram advisor to discuss the program and receivecurrent information regarding admission, prerequisiterequirements, preferred admission courses, and futuredegree completion options. To make an appointment withan advisor, email the Division of Allied Dental Educationsecretary at [email protected] or stop by the office, NeffHall 150.

To apply to the Certified Dental Assisting Program, astudent must:

• Complete prerequisite courses with a grade of C orbetter (or equivalent courses at another accreditedcollege or university) by end of summer I session forentry to the fall semester of that year. Prerequisitecourses must be graded; pass/not pass options arenot accepted. Applicants who served in the militarymust submit an official military transcript to receivetransfer credit, if applicable.

• Submit a current CDA program application, twogeneral dental office observation forms, if notofficially given exemption, and proof of Hepatitis Bantibody titer results no later than March 1 for entryto the fall semester of that year. Admission to IUFWdoes not confer admission to this program. To beadmitted to the certificate program, students mustapply separately to IUFW and the Certified DentalAssisting Program. Applicants will receive a detailedpacket during an official advising appointment thatincludes many details regarding the CDA program,application, and the general dental office observationforms.

• Because space in the Certified Dental AssistingProgram is limited to 20 students per year,admission is competitive. The number of eligibleapplicants each year may exceed the number ofspaces available.

Class Selection Process

Acceptance into the Certified Dental Assisting Program isbased on the following:

• Applicants must have a minimum prerequisite grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the 15hours of pre-dental assisting curriculum. The GPAis calculated on only the 15 hours of prerequisitecourses. Applicants are ranked based on this GPA.A minimum GPA does not guarantee admission.The actual GPA necessary for admission varieswith the GPA distribution of the applicant pool. Allprerequisite courses must be successfully completedwith a grade of “C” or better.

• All transfer grades will be reviewed and evaluated inthe admission process. Remedial or developmentalcourses cannot be used to fulfill the programsprerequisite requirements.

• Number of Preferred Admissions coursessuccessfully completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• Should a tie with applicants’ GPA occur, rankordering will be based upon applicants’ cumulativeGPA.



• Applicants must submit the application, observationforms, and Hepatitis B antibody titer results by thedeadline of March 1.

• Students may apply to the program after March 1;however, they will be considered as an alternate.The program accepts 8-12 alternates each year.

• Applicants must return the acceptance form by thedeadline stated in the acceptance letter.

• Applicants who are not accepted but qualify, mayreapply for admission.

Students accepted to the CDA Program will receivedetailed program information at the July orientation.Students are required to submit evidence they havecompleted the following before classes begin fallsemester:

1. A current physical examination (not earlier than thesummer before the program begins).

2. A list of immunizations, including currency withMMR, Tdap, and Varicella.

3. Proof of current two-step TB testing results (notearlier than the summer before the program begins).

4. Hepatitis B titer (blood test) result, proving immunity.5. Current CPR certification at the healthcare-provider

level or professional level from a DANB-approvedCPR provider http://www.danb.org.

6. Application to the Indiana State Department ofHealth for a Radiology Permit. (Students receive thepermit application at the July orientation).

7. A criminal background check. (Students will receiveonline instructions at July orientation).

8. Reading of the official Program Manual. (Studentsreceive the program manual at the July orientation).

Students in the professional dental programs must pass adrug-screening test, if requested.

Alternate Status - applicants can be considered analternate if they:

1. Are still taking prerequisite courses in summer I2. Apply after the March 1 application deadline3. Complete the two dental office observations after

March 14. Are late submitting their Hep B titer results after the

March 1 deadline

Admission Policies

Reapplying. Students who have not been accepted, butare qualified may reapply for admission. Students whodecline admission two times will no longer be considered.

A student may be dismissed for failure to meet academic,ethical, or professional standards. The policy is explainedafter program entry.

Attendance

Class attendance is essential and mandatory becauseof the experiential learning process used in all dentalassisting courses. Some evening hours are requiredfor additional clinical experiences and professionalassociation meetings. Reliable and punctual transportationto and from classes, clinics, and dental office assignmentsare the responsibility of the student.

Physicals and Immunizations

IUSD requires proof of immunizations and/or official proofof immunity for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella (chicken pox),current Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) booster, andyearly TB test and influenza vaccination.

Before beginning clinical courses, students must submitevidence they have: (1) completed an annual physicalexamination; (2) obtained ALL required immunizations;(3) hold a current CPR certification at the professionalhealthcare-provider level from a DANB-approved CPRprovider; (4) show proof of medical insurance coverage;and, 5) submit proof of a criminal background check.

Hair Color, Tattoos, Fingernails, and Head / NeckPiercings

The dental profession is conservative. Extreme hair colors,visible tattoos, and piercings are not acceptable in manyhealthcare settings. If a student plans to color their hair, itmust be a naturally occurring color. If a student has visibletattoos, they must be covered by clothing or bandages attheir own cost. Fingernails must be manicured, short (notbeyond finger pad), and free of polish while in lab, clinic,or dental office settings. All head/neck piercings mustbe removed, including plugs, for any lab, clinic or dentalsetting.

Prerequisite Courses

• Prerequisite and preferred admission courses mustbe completed by May 18 for full admission into theclass that begins fall semester.

• A minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.5 and a minimumcumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all applicants.

• Prerequisite courses may be repeated only once,with the most recent grade used in the prerequisiteGPA calculation.

• To apply for the Certified Dental Assisting program,you must complete the following prerequisitecourses by May 18 and receive a grade of C orbetter.

Applicants must complete the following prerequisitecourses and receive a grade of C or better:

• BIOL 12600 - Human Biology(Cr. 3.)• COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech

Communication(Cr. 3.)• ENG W131 - Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I(Cr.

3.)• PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology(Cr. 3.)• SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology(Cr. 3.)

One co-requisite course must be completed beforegraduation from the CDA program

• FNN 30300 - Essentials of Nutrition(Cr. 3.)

Preferred Admission Courses

(with a grade of C or better)

• DAST A122 - Introduction to Dentistry(Cr. 1.)• OLS 25200 - Human Relations in

Organizations(Cr. 3.)• BIOL 20300 and BIOL 20400 – Human Anatomy &

Physiology(Cr. 4 + 4)• RADX R185 – Medical Terminology (Cr. 3)

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• PHIL 111 Ethics or 312 Medical Ethics(Cr. 3)

Program: CDA with Bachelor of Science DentalTechnology – Dental Clinician

Two Pathways – 1) Leadership/Sales and 2) Education

Division of Allied Dental Education

Neff Hall Room 150

260-481-6837

https://www.iufw.edu/dental-education/index.html

IUFW offers this pathway for CDA graduates of a CODA-accredited program. This curriculum includes didactic,laboratory, and clinical courses that expand on currentdental practice knowledge and dental technology. Theprogram curriculum is structured to meet the workingneeds of the CDA. The curriculum expands on the careeras a dental health professional. Depending on the trackchosen, the student will receive more in-depth, evidence-based education in new dental technologies, practicemanagement, human resources, advanced specializeddental topics, public health dentistry, dental research,educational methodology, clinical supervision, and/ordental education strategies.

Professional Program Requirements

After acceptance into the program, you must fulfill therequirements of IUFW and the Division of Allied DentalEducation to receive the BSDT–Dental Clinician degree.

Course options include but are not limited to:

• DAE E351 – Advanced Dental MaterialsTechnology ( 3)

• DHYG H401 – Clinical Supervision (3)• DHYG H402 – Practicum in Dental Sciences

Education (3)• DHYG H405 – Dental Health Care Research (3)• DHYG H406 – Educational Methodology in Health

Sciences (3)• GEC Core Courses in Communication, Arts &

Humanities, Cultural Understanding, Life andPhysical Science, Analytical Reasoning, SocialScience

• Concentration electives• Electives at the 300-400 level

Course Descriptions

DAST A212 Dental Therapeutics and MedicalEmergencies (3 cr.)This course will review the systemic diseases andadverse reactions to dental treatment that can resultin a medical emergency in the dental office and thearmamentarium, medications and procedures for treatingthese emergencies. The course will present the basicmedications commonly used by the physician anddentist to treat those systemic diseases and adversereactions.Preparation for Course - P: BIOL 12600 (orequivalent)

DAST A221 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique(3 cr.)A study of microbial types, oral microbiology, blood bornediseases and infection control including procedures on

instrument cleaning and sterilization, surface disinfection,use of protective barriers, waste management andhazardous materials management.

DAST A231 Dental Materials I (3 cr.)The physical and chemical properties of dental materialsaffecting their usage and clinical behavior. Study includesselection, characteristics, manipulation, and care ofmaterials used in dentistry.

DAST A232 Dental Materials Lecture II (3 cr.)Lecture and laboratory courses designed to requirestudent to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skillswhile incorporating mechanical, physical and chemicalproperties of dental materials in the clinical and laboratorysetting. The role of the assistant in selection, manipulationand biological considerations of dental materials isstressed. Preparation for Course - P: DAST A231.

DAST A271 Clinical Science I (4 cr.)A theory and laboratory core course covering the rolesof the assistant as a member of the dental health team;dental nomenclature; identification, utilization, andtransfer of instruments and equipment; principles ofchairside dental assisting skills; dental procedures andprocedure set-ups and asepsis procedures. Lab and pre-clinical chairside experience are included to ensure skillcompetency.

DAST A272 Clinical Science II (4 cr.)Clinical chairside experience, including requiredextramural assignments in comprehensive dentistrysettings; allows for refining of student skills. Aseminar provides students opportunities to shareexperiences. Preparation for Course - P: DAST A271.

DAST A273 Advanced Clinical Practice (4 cr.)This course provides continued performance on clinicalpractice experiences with patients in extramural generaland specialty dental offices. The students will utilizecritical thinking skills and evidence-based decision makingas they perform clinical treatment with their patients.Community dentistry projects are completed. Preparationfor Course – P: DAST A272 (or equivalent) Programpermission required.

DAST A282 Practice Management, Ethics, andJurisprudence (2 cr.)Dental practice management in reception procedures;recall and appointment control; and clinical and financialrecords; purchasing and inventory control. Study of thelegal and ethical aspects of dentistry.

DAST A301 Advanced Orthodontic Procedures (2 cr.)An advanced course in orthodontics for allieddental professionals. Tooth morphology, occlusion,instrumentation, intraoral procedures, appliances,cephalometric tracing, and panoramic and cephalometricradiographic techniques will be discussed. Laboratoryexperiences will be included. Preparation for Course – P:DAST A272

DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy, Embryology and Histology(3 cr.)

https://www.iufw.edu/dental-education/index.html


A study of the morphology, structure, and function ofdeciduous and permanent teeth and surrounding tissues;also including osteology of maxilla and mandible, nerveand vascular supply of teeth, muscles of mastication;oral, head and neck tissues are reviewed according toembryological developments; review of nomenclature willapply to charting procedures.

DHYG H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics - 1stYear (1 cr.)Actions and uses of drugs and theory of anesthetics;emphasis on drugs used in dentistry.

DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry (3 cr.)Etiology and prevention of oral diseases. Prevention ofdental diseases via the proper use of dental preventionproducts reviewed. The role of the dental assistant in thedifferent procedures, with particular emphasis on plaque,plaque control, and fluorides. Clinical and laboratoryexperiences include sealant application, coronal polishingand fluoride application.

DHYG H242 Introduction to Dentistry (Specialties)(3 cr.)An overview of the field of advanced (specialty) fields ofdentistry; an introduction to common dental proceduresrelated to endodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics,oral surgery, implant dentistry; dental instrumentation andtray set ups; four-handed chairside procedures in theseareas are a focus.

DHYG H303 Radiology Clinic I (3 cr.)The principles of radiation production, theories andtechniques of radiographic imaging, image manipulationand mounting, radiation safety and radiographicinterpretation are studied in this didactic and preclinicalcourse. Lab experience with dental manikins is included toensure skill competency.

DHYG H304 Oral Pathology - 2nd Year (1 cr.)Developmental abnormalities and acquired disorders ofteeth and surrounding structure.

DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I (3 cr.)Clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

DAST A300 Special Topics in Dental Education(1-4 cr.)An advanced course for dental education majors.Supervised reading or projects on approved topicsin dentistry. Hours, subject matter, and evaluation tobe determined by faculty. Preparation for Course - P:admission to certified dental assisting, dental hygiene, ordental technology program, and director’s permission.

DAST A401 Restorative Dentistry Clinical Practice(4-6 cr.)An advanced standing course preparing studentsin the knowledge and practice of clinical restorativedentistry. The course will provide students evidence-based decision making practices by applying the clinicalapplication of contemporary interdisciplinary restorativedentistry; principles of dental auxiliary utilization and themanipulation and placement of dental materials used indelegated intraoral functions are taught; lecture, laboratory

and pre-clinical course designed to teach concepts ofdental materials and their use in intraoral techniques.

Dental TechnologyIndiana University offers a program leading to a Bachelorof Science degree in dental technology and a degreecompletion program leading to a Bachelor of Science inDental Technology degree.

Bachelor of Science Degree

• Student Learning Outcomes• Admission• Program and Costs: Tuition and Fees• Curriculum


Bachelor of Science Degree inDental Technology Student LearningOutcomesThe Dental Technology program curriculum includes threeyears of professional dental technology courses alongwith 30 credits of general education courses. Studentsare designated as pre-dental technology students prior toadmission to the program. The professional curriculum is astructured, full-time program beginning each fall semester.Students may select one of two tracks, Pre-Dental orSales and Leadership.

A Dental Laboratory Technology degree preparesgraduates for a career as a dental health professionalin the construction of restorative dental prosthesesprescribed by a dentist. Upon completion of the program,graduates are eligible to take a written ComprehensiveExamination and one written Specialty Examination. Aftersuccessful completion of these two written examinations,passing an additional practical examination will enablethe graduate to become a certified dental technician.These examinations are offered by the National Board forCertification.

The graduate will be prepared to:

1. Demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in theprincipals of restorative dental prosthesis and dentalsciences.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the technical competencyskills necessary to perform at or beyond an entry-level position in a dental laboratory.

3. Comprehend and apply dental terminology, andtechnical advancements in the dental laboratorytechnology profession.

4. Demonstrate ethical work habits and behaviorpatterns that are required for the success andadvancement in the dental profession.

5. Demonstrate the need for continued learning andprofessional development locally, nationally andinternationally in the field of dental laboratorytechnology.


6. Demonstrate the written, oral and multimediaskills necessary to communicate effectively inmulticultural/diverse settings.

7. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, interpretation,reasoning, questioning, and decision making in thedental profession.

8. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting andevaluating current dental prosthetic researchand apply that knowledge to demonstrate dentallaboratory skills necessary for life-long learning.

9. Promote the dental laboratory technology professionthrough service learning activities, affiliations withprofessional organizations, and partnerships withdental companies and the community.


AdmissionRequired prerequisite courses may be taken at anyaccredited college or university if they are listed asapproved courses by the Dental Technology program atthe Indiana University Fort Wayne Division of Allied DentalEducation. For a full list of prerequisites courses, see theIUFW Bachelor Degree in Dental Technology Admissionswebsite.

Remedial courses may not be used to fulfill thisrequirement. All applicants must maintain a minimumcumulative college grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0scale) and achieve a minimum course grade of 2.0 (on a4.0 scale) in all prerequisite courses to be considered foradmission to the program. Please note that if prerequisitecourses are retaken for an improved grade, all coursegrades will be included in the computed grade pointaverages.

Courses taken at institutions other than Indiana Universitymust show a grade of C or above to be accepted astransfer credit by Indiana University. All prerequisitecourses must be completed by the end of the springsemester of the year in which the student wishes to enterthe program. Questions about course work that does notmeet these time limits should be directed to the IUFWProgram of Dental Technology.

All applications and supporting materials are to besubmitted by May 15th. Applicants who have previouslyapplied must submit a new application when reapplying.Applications to the IUFW dental technology programmay be obtained from the Dental Technology website.Requirements and forms for admission to the IUFW dentaltechnology program are specific to this program onlyand are not acceptable for admission to other dentaltechnology programs.

Class size is limited, and there are more qualifiedapplicants than can be accepted each year. Applicants areencouraged to consult with the dental technology programdirector for pre-dental technology counseling. Selectionsare made on an individual basis, upon appraisal ofthe applicant’s established record and potential fordevelopment.

Potential applicants are advised to review the list ofminimum skill standards for admission and retentionin the dental technology profession. This document isprovided on the website and from the school’s Officeof Admissions and Student Affairs. In addition to thesestandards, it is necessary that students enrolled in thedental technology program enter with basic computerliteracy sufficient to allow them to participate in instructioninvolving computer-based course work, Internet searching,basic word processing, and e-mail applications.


Tuition and FeesTuition and fees are paid at the time of registration andare subject to change by action of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity.

Tuition: please see the most current tuition and feesat: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/files/3915/4411/7799/DH_Fees_2018-19.xlsx

Tuition and all fees are subject to change. Students withcars will also be assessed a parking fee, and healthinsurance coverage is an additional fee for students whoare not already covered under their own policy. Otherpotential fees (graduation photos, state or regional boardexam applications, etc.) are contingent upon the individualplans of each student.


Bachelor of Science CurriculumFull details about required pre-dental technology courses,including Gen Ed requirements in preparation for the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology degreeprogram on the Fort Wayne campus are posted onthe School of Dentistry's Bachelor Degree in DentalTechnology Admissions Criteria web page.

Students must select between two tracks to complete theBachelor of Science in Dental Technology. All studentsare required to complete the General Education CoreCourses, Dental Technology courses, and track specificcourses.

The following science courses MUST be completed aspart of the Pre-Dental Track.

BIOL 20300 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cr. 4.)

BIOL 20400 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cr. 4.)

BIOL 11700 Principles of Ecology and Evolution (Cr. 4.)

BIOL 11900 Principles of Structure and Function (Cr. 4.)

BIOL 22000 Microbiology for Allied Health Professionals(Cr. 4.)

BIOL 38100 Cell Biology (Cr. 3.)

CHM 11500 General Chemistry (Cr. 4.)






CHM 11600 General Chemistry (Cr. 4.)

CHM 25400 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Cr. 1.)

CHM 25500 Organic Chemistry (Cr. 3.)

PHYS 22000 General Physics I (Cr. 4.)

PHYS 22100 General Physics II (Cr. 4.0

Dental Technology Program, Year 1

First Semester

DLTP D 112 Dental Anatomy (Cr. 4.)

DLTP D 114 Dental Occlusion (Cr. 3.)

Second Semester

DLTP D111 Dental History, Ethics, and Organization (Cr.1.)

DLTP D113 Basic Physics, Chemistry, and DentalMaterials (Cr. 5.)


First Semester

DLTP D125 Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics I (Cr. 3.)

DLTP D126 Orthodontics/Pedodontics Appliances I (Cr.3.)

DLTP D127 Complete Denture Prosthodontics I (Cr. 4.)

DLTP D128 Partial Denture Prosthodontics I (Cr. 3.)

DLTP D129 Dental Ceramics I (Cr. 3.)

Second Semester

DLTP D215 - Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics II (Cr. 4.)

DLTP D216 - Orthodontics/Pedodontics Appliances II (Cr.3.)

DLTP D217 - Complete Denture Prosthodontics II (Cr. 3.)

DLTP D218 Partial Denture Prosthodontics II (Cr. 3.)

DLTP D219 Dental Ceramics II (Cr. 3.)


First Semester (choose track)

Track 1 Sales and Leadership

DLTP D320 Dental Implants (Cr. 3.)

DLTP D321 Dental Laboratory Business Procedures (Cr.3.)

Track 2 Pre-Dental

No DLTP Classes Required

Second Semester (choose track)

Track 1 Sales and Leadership

DLTP D405 Practical Laboratory Experience (Cr. 6.)

8 Credits of the following courses:

DLTP D401 Specialty Fixed Prosthodontics (Cr. 4.)

DLTP D402 Specialty Removable Prosthodontics (Cr. 4)

DLTP D403 Specialty in Orthodontic Prosthesis (Cr. 4.)

Track 2 Pre-Dental

DLTP D405 Practical Laboratory Experience (Cr. 6.)

4 Credits of the following courses:

DLTP D401 Specialty Fixed Prosthodontics (Cr. 4.)

DLTP D402 Specialty Removable Prosthodontics (Cr. 4)

DLTP D403 Specialty in Orthodontic Prosthesis (Cr. 4.)

*See course listing at https://due.iupui.edu/undergraduate-curricula/general-education/iupui-general-education-core/cultural-understanding/index.html

** See course listing at https://due.iupui.edu/undergraduate-curricula/general-education/iupui-general-education-core/analytical-reasoning/index.html

Bachelor of Science Course Descriptions

DLTP D111 History, Ethics, and Organization (1 cr.)History and background of dental laboratory technology,including dental practice acts, work authorization, dentalethics as applicable to dental auxiliaries.

DLTP D112 Dental Anatomy (4 cr.)A study of individual tooth morphology and associated oralstructures, their relationship, alignment, and function.

DLTP D113 Basic Physics, Chemistry and DentalMaterials (5 cr.)The chemical and physical properties and requirementsof restorative and prosthetic materials will be taught.Manipulative procedures are performed in the laboratory.

DLTP D114 Dental Occlusion (3 cr.)The interdigitation of teeth and their relation to function,phonetics, and esthetics will be introduced. Waxingtechniques to obtain these desired results will be utilized inthe laboratory.

DLTP D125 Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics I (3 cr.)An introduction to the types and uses of fixed restorationsand techniques of fabrication. The theories and conceptsfor the use of different types of restorations will beincluded.

DLTP D126 Orthodontics/Pedodontics Appliances I(3 cr.)An introduction to the basic laboratory skills pertinent tofabrication of orthodontic and pedodontic appliances.Special emphasis will be placed on various wire bendingtechniques and designs. Students will also be introducedto the pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts.

DLTP D127 Complete Denture Prosthodontics I (4 cr.)An introduction to the setup and arrangement of artificialteeth. Waxing, investing, processing, and finishingprocedures will also be taught. The basics of denturerepair will be introduced.

DLTP D128 Partial Denture Prosthodontics I (3 cr.)An introduction to the theories and procedures of partialframework fabrication. The procedures of design,


duplicating, waxing, investing, casting, and finishing will beintroduced.

DLTP D129 Dental Ceramics I (3 cr.)An introduction to the types and uses of fixed restorationsand techniques in the fabrication of porcelain to metalrestorations.

DLTP D215 Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics II (4 cr.)Fixed procedures are continued with emphasis on multipleunit castings. Theory and techniques to be included arepontic design, acrylic veneer design, and soldering.

DLTP D216 Orthodontics/Pedodontics Appliances II(3 cr.)The skills introduced in the basic course will be amplified.More intricate wire bending exercises will be used. Acrylicplacement, basic soldering, and welding techniques will beintroduced.

DLTP D216 Orthodontics/Pedodontics Appliances II(3 cr.)The skills introduced in the basic course will be amplified.More intricate wire bending exercises will be used. Acrylicplacement, basic soldering, and welding techniques will beintroduced.

DLTP D218 Partial Denture Prosthodontics II (3 cr.)The fabrication of various designed frameworks will beutilized. The arrangement and processing of artificial teethand the repairing of frameworks will be introduced.

DLTP D219 Dental Ceramics II (3 cr.)Porcelain to metal procedures are continued withemphasis on multiple unit restorations. An introduction tosoldering techniques and porcelain jacket crowns will beincluded.

DLTP D320 Dental Laboratory Business Procedures(3 cr.)Dental Implant Concepts and Procedures for Fixedand Removable Prostheses will be taught. Computer-aided design of dental prosthetic restorations will beemphasized.

DLTP D321 Dental Laboratory Business Procedures(3 cr.)Practical laboratory management procedures and theorieswill be taught.

DLTP D400 Advance Dental Science in DentalLaboratory Technology (3 cr.)This course will highlight competencies and achievementslearned during preceding laboratory practices. Studentswill be required to construct an e-portfolio along witha project portfolio. This portfolio will include projects,journal article critique of new dental technology practicesand procedures, reflection papers, externship journals,and a dental research project. (Course not required forgraduation. May be used as an elective)

DLTP D401 Specialty in Fixed Prosthodontics (4-8 cr.)This course will give students advanced knowledge in thefabrication of fixed prosthesis. It will allow students to test

and develop their problem solving skills by providing themwith theoretical information and challenge them to convertit into practical application through construction of fixedprosthesis. Computer-aided design of dental prostheticrestorations will be emphasized.

DLTP D402 Specialty in Removable Prosthodontics(4-8 cr.) This course will give students advanced knowledgein the fabrication of removable prosthesis. It will allowstudents to test and develop their problem solving skills byproviding them with theoretical information and challengethem to convert it into practical application throughconstruction of partial and complete dentures. Computer-aided design of dental prosthetic restorations will beemphasized.

DLTP D403 Specialty in Orthodontic Prosthesis (4 cr.)This course will give students advanced knowledge inthe fabrication of orthodontic prosthesis. It will allowstudents to test and develop their problem solving skills byproviding them with theoretical information and challengethem to convert it into practical application throughconstruction or orthodontic appliances.

DLTP D405 Practical Laboratory Experience (6 cr.)A practicum in dental laboratory procedures in one ofthe five specialty areas. This practicum may be given oncampus or at an extramural site.

Graduate ProgramsThe IU School of Dentistry’s graduate degree andcertificate programs begin during the first week of July,except for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, which begin inAugust with the fall semester.

The Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.) program isintended primarily for students who have received thedoctorate in dentistry and who wish to go on to obtain anadequate background in one of the various disciplinesof dentistry or of the allied basic sciences in order tobroaden their dental background or to complete theacademic requirements for specialty boards. Underspecial circumstances, the M.S.D. may be conferredupon outstanding individuals not holding the D.D.S.(or equivalent degree) who have demonstrated abilityin dental research and education and who give goodevidence of continuing in these fields.

Students may register in IU’s University Graduate Schooland work toward the M.S. degree in dental materials or thePh.D. degree in dental science. (See Fields of Study.)

In general, students who wish to practice or teach aclinical subject are encouraged to work toward the M.S.D.,while those more interested in the basic science courseswould be advised to complete the requirements for theM.S. degree. The Ph.D. program in dental science isdesigned specifically for individuals who want to pursue acareer in dental research and/or education.

While every attempt is made to provide accurate andcurrent information in this bulletin, Indiana Universityreserves the right to change without notice statements


in the bulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees,curricula, courses, or other matters.

Fields of StudyIn addition to the general requirements for the degreeprogram as described in the following pages, the variousdepartments may specify additional didactic or clinicalrequirements in order for students to qualify for a majoror minor in that field. Details regarding specific courserequirements for individual graduate (degree) andpostgraduate (certificate) programs are available fromthe School of Dentistry. Contact the Office of GraduateEducation (for the M.S., M.S.D., and Ph.D. programs) andthe Department of Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry forthe oral and maxillofacial surgery residency (see ContactInformation).

Dental Materials

Available as an M.S. or M.S.D. degree program or asa track offered in the Ph.D. in Dental Science degreeprogram. Minor concentration: operative dentistry orprosthodontics (for M.S.D. degree); chemistry, materialscience engineering, or mechanical engineering (for M.S.degree). For details about the Ph.D. dental biomaterialstrack, see the Dental Biomaterials Track Core Curriculum.

Core CompetenciesGraduates of the two-year postdoctoral program indental materials will achieve core competencies inMaterials Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and EffectiveCommunication.

Materials Knowledge


1. Describe major classes of dental biomaterials usedin clinical dentistry;

2. Explain the differences in the chemical nature of themajor classes of materials;

3. Recognize the effects of chemical nature on themechanical behavior of materials; and

4. Describe the relationship between materialcharacteristics and clinical performance of dentalbiomaterials.

Critical Thinking


1. Identify the physical and chemical principles of majormaterial testing methods;

2. Select and justify appropriate testing methods formajor classes of dental biomaterials; and

3. Formulate hypotheses and design the necessaryexperiments for a given material evaluation scenario.

Effective Communication


1. Present research methods and results correctly inoral and written reports;

2. Provide evidence-based arguments on researchfindings in oral and written reports; and

3. Provide suggestions on dental biomaterial selectionbased on current dental literature.

Dental Science

Ph.D. degree program offering tracks in preventivedentistry, oral biology, dental materials and dentalbiomaterials. For details about the Ph.D. degree, see theDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in dental Sciencesection.

Core CompetenciesThe graduate of the Ph.D. program in dental science willbe prepared to:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of thebiology of the oral cavity;

2. Demonstrate the principles/mechanisms pertinent tohuman physiology and disease;

3. Demonstrate competency in performing complexscientific literature searches;

4. Write a detailed grant proposal;5. Express scientific material, including original

research data, in both oral and written form;6. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking; and7. Plan and undertake independent research.

Endodontics

M.S.D. degree program. Minor concentration: oralpathology

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the two-yearpostdoctoral endodontics program will be able to achieveproficiency in the following areas of clinical science:

1. Diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis;2. Evidenced-based nonsurgical and surgical treatment

and retreatment;3. Outcome evaluation;4. Radiography and other diagnostic imaging

technologies;5. Management of endodontic treatment of medically

compromised patients;6. Emergency treatment for endodontic conditions;7. Management of patients with orofacial pain and

anxiety;8. Preparation of space for intraradicular restorations

and cores in endodontically treated teeth;9. Use of enhanced magnification technologies; and10.Communications with patients and health care

professionals.

Students will also be prepared to achieve competency ina variety of endodontic techniques, including, for example:vital pulp management, endodontic management oftraumatic dental injuries, and endodontic management ofdeveloping permanent teeth.

The postdoctoral endodontic program will also preparethe graduate to conduct all phases of a research project,including protocol development, review of literature,management of all stages of the study, and preparation ofa manuscript for publication.


Maxillofacial Prosthetics

M.S.D program. Maxillofacial prosthetics is a track of theprosthodontics program (listed below) and is hospital-based.

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the four-yearpostdoctoral program in maxillofacial prosthetics willdemonstrate competency in the following areas:

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

The successful graduate will be able to:

1. Diagnose, treatment plan, and rehabilitate patientswith defects of the maxilla, mandible, and facialstructures using biocompatible substitutes;

2. Be competent in a wide variety of treatmentmodalities used in the pre-prosthetic, prosthetic,and post-prosthetic management and treatment ofpatients with defects of the maxilla, mandible, andfacial structures;

3. Be competent in all aspects of the utilization ofdental implants to restore intraoral and extraoraldefects;

4. Be competent in the prosthetic management of bothradiation therapy and chemotherapy patients;

5. Be competent in the laboratory proceduresassociated with the treatment of patients with defectsof the maxilla, mandible, and facial structures; and


Critical Thinking


1. Draw upon evidence-based research to selectand justify appropriate treatment methods andbiomaterials; and

2. Formulate hypotheses and design the necessaryexperiments for a given procedure or materialevaluation scenario.



1. Present appropriate treatment plans to patients andreferring dentists correctly in oral and written reports;

2. Provide evidence-based agreements on researchfindings in oral and written reports; and

3. Provide patient education and oral hygieneinstructions to patients based upon clinical findingsand upon current maxillofacial prosthetic literature.

Cariology and Operative Dentistry

M.S.D. degree program. Minor concentration: dentalmaterials or preventive dentistry.

Core CompetenciesGraduates of the two-year postdoctoral program inoperative dentistry will be prepared to:

1. Manage caries risk patients based on CariesManagement by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA);

2. Discuss current direct and indirect dental restorativematerials (gold, dental amalgam, ceramics, glassionomer cement, and resin-matrix composite)including associated setting reactions, physicalproperties, and indications and contraindications fortheir clinical use;

3. Demonstrate clinical proficiency when performingroutine and advanced restorative procedures;

4. Demonstrate a broad knowledge base of dentalrestorative materials and procedures;

5. Demonstrate knowledge of current restorativedentistry scientific literature;

6. Develop and present evidence-based restorativedentistry lectures; and

7. Develop a research protocol and perform controlleddental research.

8. Describe the dental caries process in detail;9. Describe and contrast the interaction of the

etiological factors associated with dental caries;10.Distinguish and assess the different presentations of

dental caries11.Recognize the epidemiology of dental caries12.Discriminate populations at high risk for dental

caries;13.Analyze the external and internal risk determinants

of dental caries;14.Compare and contrast the different methodologies

utilized for caries detection;15.Demonstrate diagnosis of dental caries;16.Assess caries risk status;17.Assess salivary flow measurements, buffering

capacity, and management approaches for patientswith low salivary flow;

18.Compare and contrast some of the differentstrategies utilized for caries management;

19.Discriminate the therapeutics used in cariesmanagement;

20.Compare and contrast the use of sealants based onrisk assessment, for individuals and populations;

21.Support the values of prevention, evaluation, andreevaluation;

22.Develop an oral health plan to be incorporated by ahealth professional team;

23.Develop a community health plan;24.Summarize the basic principles on developing

patient education plans;25.Critically review scientific methodology; and26.Recognize the different methodologies and

techniques related to caries research.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Four-year hospital-based postgraduate residency leadingto a certificate in the specialty. For application forms,admission requirements, and other information about thisprogram, contact the School of Dentistry’s Departmentof Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry (see ContactInformation).

Core CompetenciesResidents who complete the four-year oral andmaxillofacial residency will be prepared to:


1. Demonstrate proficiency in the core procedures,treatments, and surgical techniques available to oraland maxillofacial surgeons;

2. Demonstrate familiarity with the full range ofprocedures, treatments, and surgical techniquesavailable to oral and maxillofacial surgeons

3. Demonstrate competency in the medicalmanagement of the surgical patient, includingthe ability to adequately perform a preoperativeassessment;

4. Demonstrate proficiency in the full range ofanesthetic techniques available to oral andmaxillofacial surgeons;

5. Manage medical emergencies;6. Demonstrate familiarity with and an understanding

of relevant literature as well as an ability to applycritical thinking to their reading; and

7. Participate in scholarly activity, including the ability todevelop a research project, write a manuscript, andgive scientific and/or case study presentations.

Orthodontics

M.S.D. degree program. Minor concentration: dentalmaterials, oral pathology, dental education, or lifesciences.

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the two-yearpostdoctoral orthodontics program will demonstratecompetency in the following areas:


The graduate will be able to:

1. Correctly identify dental and skeletal problems anddiscrepancies that contribute to malocclusion;

2. Correctly classify malocclusion;3. Be competent in selecting, placing, and activating

appropriate appliances to treat malocclusion;4. Describe the relationship between material

characteristics and clinical performance oforthodontic biomaterials;

5. Explain the force load that appliances place on thedentition;

6. Use patient management software and imagingsoftware correctly;

7. Identify the need and timing of interdisciplinary care;and

8. Identify the effects of growth and development onmalocclusion.

Critical Thinking



2. Formulate a hypothesis and design methods to solvea problem.



1. Effectively present appropriate treatment plans inwritten and oral formats to patients and referringdentists;

2. Explain research results correctly in oral and writtenformats; and

3. Provide appropriate patient education concerning theneed for appliances, the care of appliances, and theeffect of diet and hygiene on the dentition.

Pediatric Dentistry

M.S.D. degree program (hospital-based). Minorconcentration: child psychology, dental materials,education, genetics, oral pathology, preventive dentistry,radiology, or speech pathology.

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the two-yearpostdoctoral pediatric dentistry program will demonstratecompetency in the following areas:



1. Diagnose and provide dental treatment to the childand adolescent patient;

2. Manage the dental patient with the use of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic managementtechniques; and

3. Provide comprehensive management of the disabledpatient.

Critical Thinking


1. Draw upon evidence-based literature to select andjustify appropriate treatment;

2. Learn the dental care systems, both public andprivate sectors; and

3. Successfully complete and present research relevantto the specialty of pediatric dentistry.



1. Present appropriate treatment plans to patients andfamily members;

2. Present accurate oral and written reports to referringphysicians and dentists;

3. Draw upon the latest evidence-based literature toprovide education and oral hygiene instructions topatients, and interpret and present the findings ofmedical and laboratory reports.

Periodontics

M.S.D degree program. Minor concentration: oralpathology.

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the three-yearpostdoctoral periodontics program will demonstratecompetency in the following areas:




1. Diagnose and treat diseases affecting theperiodontium;

2. Demonstrate competency in a wide variety ofsurgical techniques used in treatment of periodontaldiseases;

3. Demonstrate competency in all aspects of surgicalplacement of dental implants including implant sitedevelopment; and


Critical Thinking


1. Draw upon evidence-based research to selectand justify appropriate treatment methods andbiomaterials, and




1. Present appropriate treatment plans to patients andreferring dentists correctly in oral and written reports;

2. Provide evidence-based arguments on researchfindings in oral and written reports; and

3. Provide patient education and oral hygieneinstructions to patients based on clinical findings andcurrent periodontal literature.

Research

The postdoctoral periodontics program will also preparethe graduate to conduct all phases of a research project,including protocol development, review of literature,management of all stages of the study, and preparation ofa manuscript for publication.

Prosthodontics

M.S.D. degree program. Minor concentration: dentalmaterials.

Core CompetenciesStudents who successfully complete the three-yearpostdoctoral program in prosthodontics will demonstratecompetency in the following areas:



1. Diagnose, treatment plan, and rehabilitate dentate,partially edentulous, and completely edentulouspatients having clinical conditions associatedwith missing or deficient teeth and/or oral andmaxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes;

2. Be competent in a wide variety of treatmentmodalities utilized in the treatment and/orrehabilitation of dentate, partially edentulous, andcompletely edentulous patients;

3. Be competent in all aspects of the restoration ofdental implants;

4. Be competent in all aspects of occlusion and theprosthodontic management of TMD/TMJ disordersand/or orofacial pain;

5. Be competent in the laboratory proceduresassociated with the treatment of completeedentulism, partial edentulism, and dentate patients;and


Critical Thinking






1. Present appropriate treatment plans to patients andreferring dentists in oral and written reports;

2. Provide evidence-based agreements on researchfindings in oral and written reports; and

3. Provide patient education and oral hygieneinstructions to patients based upon clinical findingsand upon current prosthodontic literature.


Master's DegreesMaster of Science (M.S.) and Master of Science inDentistry (M.S.D.)

• Admission• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Faculty Advisory/Research Committees• Degree Requirements

AdmissionOnly students who have a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) will be consideredfor admission, unless, under exceptional circumstances,the prospective student can provide evidence that he orshe is capable of successfully completing the graduatedental program. Application forms must be accompaniedby transcripts of undergraduate and professional schoolwork together with such additional materials as may serveto determine eligibility and ability to satisfactorily pursuean advanced course of study. Letters of support attestingto the candidate’s academic background, professionalexperience, and character should be requested from atleast two individuals who have direct knowledge of thecandidate’s potential to do graduate-level work. To requestapplication information for one of the M.S. or M.S.D.programs, contact the School of Dentistry’s Office of


Graduate Education. Application and contact informationis available at https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php?cID=479.

Deadline dates for completed applications vary amongthe individual graduate programs. In addition, severalof the individual graduate programs participate in the

Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS1) and

the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match2),two national services designed to help applicants obtainpositions in first-year postdoctoral programs of theirchoice, as well as to help the programs obtain applicantsof their choice. Candidates must register in these servicesif the program is a participant. For applications for the2019-2020 academic year, five IU graduate programsare participating in both PASS and Match: oral andmaxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry,periodontics, and prosthodontics. The endodonticsgraduate program is participating in PASS. Candidatesshould contact the dental school’s Office of GraduateEducation or the appropriate program director to obtainmore information about application deadlines, nationalapplication services, and other details related to theapplication process.

1Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), offeredby the American Dental Education Association.

2Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match),administered by National Matching Services, Inc.


Tuition and FeesTuition and fees are paid at the time of registration andare subject to change by action of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity.

All students applying for admission to the School ofDentistry are required to pay an Application Fee of $75.00.This fee is paid only once, is nonrefundable, and is notapplied to other fees.

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Faculty Advisory/ResearchCommitteesEach degree candidate is assigned to a faculty advisorycommittee. The committee is chaired by the chairpersonof the candidate’s major subject (or the chairperson’sdesignee) and is composed of the chair and at least twoadditional members of the IU School of Dentistry, IU, orPurdue University graduate faculty, including at least one

additional faculty from the student’s major department,one from each minor, and one from outside the student'sprogram of study, if deemed appropriate. The functions ofthe advisory committee are to:

1. Approve the student’s program of study2. Counsel the student until the qualifying (oral and

written comprehensive) examination is passed;3. Compose and grade the qualifying examination.

At Indiana University, students have traditionally submitteda research thesis to complete their M.S.D. degreerequirements. Requirements were modified in February2004 to give program directors the option of permittingM.S.D. degree candidates to prepare their researcheither as a thesis, or in the form of a manuscript that mustsubsequently be submitted for publication in a refereedjournal. The student’s program director determines whichoption the student will pursue.

Following successful completion of the qualifyingexamination, the student will be permitted to complete thethesis or journal manuscript research under the directionof his or her research committee. The research committeemay or may not have the same composition as the facultyadvisory committee. The research committee is chairedby the faculty member who directs the thesis or journalmanuscript research (chosen by the student with theconsent of the chair of the faculty advisory committee)and is composed of the chairperson and at least twoadditional members of the IU School of Dentistry, IU,or Purdue University graduate faculty with at least oneadditional faculty from the student’s major departmentand one from each minor department. The committeeshould be selected from the members of the graduatefaculty who are best qualified to assist the student inconducting the thesis or journal manuscript research. Theresearch committee is responsible for supervising theresearch, guiding the preparation of the thesis or journalmanuscript, and conducting and approving the thesis orjournal manuscript defense.

Once the faculty advisory and research committees havecertified that the student has completed the academicand research requirements, the director of the graduateprogram will certify the student for graduation and directthe graduate recorder to order the diploma.


Degree RequirementsRequirements for the M.S. degree are outlined inthe Indiana University Graduate School Bulletin.Requirements for the M.S.D. degree are as follows:

Course Work

The student must complete the required number of credithours of course work specific to the graduate program. Aminimum of 6 credit hours must be earned toward a minorsubject outside the major concentration.

Other elective subjects may be selected, based on thestudent’s educational objectives. A total of 6 credit hoursmust be in research; however, additional research credit



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cannot be used toward fulfillment of requirements for thedegree.

All students enrolled in the IU School of Dentistry's M.S.D.program are required to submit a research proposal to theIUSD Graduate Student Research Committee (GSRC)prior to beginning the experimental or data collectionphase of their research projects. Prior to this, the student'sresearch committee must review and approve theproposal. Preliminary review of the literature, selection ofa research topic and submission of the research proposalto the GSRC should ordinarily be completed by the end ofthe first spring semester of the program.

It is the goal of the proposal review process to providequalified feedback to the principal investigator and studenton the scientific merit of the project. The school hasa vested interest in encouraging students and facultyto prepare well-justified and competitive proposals,research publications, and both internal and external grantapplications related to their work. A secondary goal ofthis process is to improve the external funding supportthe school receives by improving the quality of studentpilot projects that can provide preliminary data for externalgrant proposals from principal investigators.

The IUSD GSRC consists of members of the faculty whoare active in research and are willing to provide significantguidance in reviewing research proposals.

Each student must present at the IUSD Research Dayprior to graduation.

Each student must satisfactorily complete the project andsubmit an approved thesis or journal manuscript.

Core Courses

All graduate students enrolled in dental school programs(including M.S. degree candidates) are required tocomplete six core courses, as designated by the IU Schoolof Dentistry Graduate Program. These courses are:

• G907 Clinical Oral Pathology Conference I• G909 Clinical Oral Pathology Conference II• G910 Seminar (Biostatistics)• G948 Advanced Radiology• R955 Graduate Oral Biology I• R980 Research Methodology

The core courses are in addition to courses that arerequired by individual departments.

Required courses must be taken in the proper sequence,as specified by the student’s committee. In mostdepartments there are additional program requirementsdesigned to meet such criteria as may be specified bythe several dental specialty boards and the AmericanDental Association Commission on Dental AccreditationStandards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs.The final credit requirement, including elective coursework, is determined by each student’s graduate committeeand is usually dependent upon the student’s previousacademic accomplishments.

Grades

Failure to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0(on a 4.0 scale) in either the major or minor concentrationand/or failure to demonstrate evidence of continuing

professional growth may subject the student to dismissalfrom the program.

Examinations

The members of the student’s faculty advisory committee(previously described) will conduct the qualifying(oral and written comprehensive) examination, whichessentially covers the candidate’s field of study. Theexact format of the examination will be determined bythe individual faculty advisory committee and describedin an educational agreement signed by the student anddepartment chairperson at the beginning of the program.Successful completion of the qualifying examinationis required in order to proceed to completion of thethesis or journal manuscript research, defense ofthe thesis or journal manuscript, and awarding of thedegree. In accordance with University Graduate Schoolrequirements, students who fail the qualifying examinationare normally allowed only one retake. The student mustcomplete the qualifying examination six months prior tothe intended date of graduation. The student is eligible butnot required to take the examination upon the completionof one-half of the didactic requirements.

English Proficiency

All graduate students for whom English is not the firstlanguage must take the English for Academic Purposes(EAP) Placement Test at the beginning of their dentalschool program. This test is offered on the IUPUI campusby the EAP Program in the Department of English.Students must satisfactorily complete all English coursesrequired as a result of performance on the EAP test beforea certificate or degree can be awarded. The requiredEnglish courses must be completed during the first year ofstudy.

All graduate students whose first language is not Englishmust be tested for oral English language competencybefore they are given any appointment having directstudent contact. Students’ oral language proficiency willbe assessed using the SPEAK Test, a pronunciation testthat is also offered by the EAP Program. If the results ofthe SPEAK test indicate that the student must take one ormore English courses, these courses must be paid for bythe student and must be satisfactorily completed beforethe student will be allowed to teach.

For more information about these tests, call the EAPProgram at (317) 274-2188 or visit the .

Continuing Enrollment

Students who have passed the qualifying examinationand completed two years as a full-time student mustenroll each semester (excluding summer sessions for off-campus students) for any remaining required course workor research credits. Once students have accumulatedthe number of credit hours required by the particulargraduate program, they must enroll for a minimum of 1hour of graduate credit each semester until the degreeis completed. Failure to meet this requirement willautomatically terminate the student’s enrollment in thedegree program. All requirements for the master’s degreemust be completed within five consecutive years.


Time Limits and Revalidation

Master’s programs in the School of Dentistry comply withIU’s University Graduate School requirements regardingtime limits and course revalidation. Thus, as a rule, acourse may not be counted toward degree requirementsif it has been completed more than five years priorto the awarding of the degree for master’s students.The advisory committee, however, may recommendto the dean that course work taken prior to the abovedeadlines be revalidated if it can be documented that theknowledge contained in the course(s) remains current.Examples of such documentation may include (1) passingan examination specifically on the material coveredby the course; (2) passing a more advanced course inthe same subject area; (3) passing a comprehensiveexamination in which the student demonstrates substantialknowledge of the content of the course; (4) teaching acomparable course; or (5) publishing scholarly researchdemonstrating substantial knowledge of the content andfundamental principles of the course. Each course forwhich consideration for revalidation is being requestedshould be justified separately.

Students who do not complete all M.S. or M.S.D.requirements within five years will be given a maximum ofone additional year to revalidate courses and complete allrequirements. The enrollment of any student who fails tofulfill these requirements will be automatically terminatedat the end of that year.

In the event the course work cannot be revalidated orthe thesis or journal manuscript cannot, in the opinion ofthe advisory committee, be completed by the deadlinestated above, the student, upon the advice of the advisorycommittee, may be awarded a certificate of completionof a curriculum in postgraduate study, or a certificate ofattendance, whichever is deemed appropriate by the IUSchool of Dentistry. (Please note, however, that programsare not required to grant such certificates. See individualprogram educational agreements for specifics.)

M.S.D. Thesis or Journal Manuscript

The results of the M.S.D. degree research must bepresented to the student’s research committee eitherin traditional thesis form, or as a manuscript that willbe submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. The researchcommittee must approve the thesis before the studentsubmits the thesis electronically to the IUPUI digitalarchive, IUPUI ScholarWorks. Students must also submita bound thesis to their major and minor departments.If the manuscript option is selected in lieu of the thesis,the research committee and the research mentor mustapprove both the manuscript and the journal it is intendedfor before the manuscript can be submitted to the journal.


Ph.D. DegreeDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Dental Science

The objective of the Ph.D. in Dental Science program isto provide a core curriculum that offers a solid scientificbase for a career in research and/or teaching in the dentalsciences of today and the future. Ph.D. Dental Sciencegraduates should be ideal candidates for positions notonly in any school of dentistry, but should also qualifyfor positions in laboratories of government and privateinstitutions. The program will be open to dental schoolgraduates with a minimum dental school GPA of 3.0/4.0(as well as individuals with a B.S. degree) and a minimumGRE percentile score of 160 on the verbal or 148 onthe quantitative reason section. In addition, a TOEFLscore of no lower than 80 must be obtained for applicantsfrom non-English speaking countries. Ninety credit hoursare required for the degree with 32-40 required coursecredits and 12 credits in a minor. Disciplines includedin the program are anatomy, biochemistry, biomedicalengineering, biostatistics, cell biology, chemistry,immunology, materials science engineering, mechanicalengineering, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology,physics and physiology. In addition, a combined Ph.D./D.D.S. program has been established incorporatingaspects of both programs.

• Admission• Program Costs: Tuition and Fees• Enrollment and Financial Support• Degree Requirements• Curricula:

• Oral Biology Track Core Curriculum• Preventive Dentistry Track Core Curriculum• Dental Materials Track Core Curriculum• Dental Biomaterials Track Core Curriculum

For more information, please contact the ProgramDirector:

Richard L. Gregory, Ph.D.

Professor of Biomedical and Applied Sciences andPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Schools of Dentistryand Medicine

Associate Dean for Graduate Education

Director, Ph.D. Dental Science Program

Indiana University

1121 W. Michigan St.


317/274-9949 FAX 317/278-1411

[email protected]

Short Description of Program: Currently, the IndianaUniversity School of Dentistry offers two terminal degrees,a D.D.S. degree and a Ph.D. in Dental Science. Bothdegrees are the only similar ones offered at any schoolin Indiana. The Ph.D. in Dental Science (PreventiveDentistry, Oral Biology, Dental Materials or DentalBiomaterials tracks) is focused on basic and clinicalscience areas as they relate to the human organism andon the effect of dental materials on cariology, molecular



biology and etiology, and pathogenesis. Individuals withthis type of training can be expected to pursue academicteaching and/or research positions in dental schools,medical schools and other basic science departmentsin addition to training that will be suitable for industrialresearch positions. Individuals with combined Ph.D./D.D.S. training would be highly recruited to academicpositions at Dental Schools. Our Ph.D. tracks containcourses in biostatistics, research ethics, researchcommunications and effective teaching methods. Thecourse in biostatistics emphasizes the important role ofappropriate statistical methods used in biological research.The research ethics course addresses the importanceof a strong ethical approach to the scientific method andhuman and animal research. The research communicationcourse is a multidisciplinary course that will increase theability of the student to write and review scientific papers.The teaching methods course requirement recognizes thatmost of our students will ultimately teach in an academicenvironment and may have no previous courseworkin education. In addition, students will be required tocomplete the Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals(PFFP) program (http://graduate.iupui.edu/support/pffp.shtml).

The Indiana University School of Dentistry, Divisionof Dental Biomaterials, in conjunction with the PurdueUniversity School of Materials Science and Engineeringand the Indiana University Department of BiomedicalEngineering, offers a graduate program leading to aPh.D. in Dental Sciences with specialization in DentalBiomaterials. Coursework will be taken through theIndiana University School of Dentistry, Purdue UniversitySchool of Materials Science and Engineering, andPurdue University Department of Biomedical Engineering.Dissertation research is conducted within the departmentsmentioned above based on the students area of researchinterest. Subspecialty areas within dental biomaterialsinclude ceramics, polymers, metals, biomechanics andtissue engineering. However, students are encouraged tocombine their specialties with other scientific disciplines,(i.e., biomimetics). This program is designed forindividuals who have a background in either engineeringor dentistry. Candidates who have backgrounds inboth fields, i.e., Bachelors in Materials or MechanicalEngineering and a DMD or a D.D.S. degree, are stronglyencouraged to apply. Graduates of this program willbe equipped with expertise to pursue an academiccareer in the fields of dentistry, materials engineeringand biomedical engineering. Additional opportunitiesare available to graduates who are planning to pursue acareer in the Dental Materials industry. Students who donot have Material Science Engineering Background musttake Introduction to Materials Engineering (MSE 530 orMSE 230) as a graduate student.

Research Capabilities: The Indiana University Schoolof Dentistry has significantly increased its commitmentto research (for more information please go to http://www.iusd.iupui.edu/research/) and over the past fiveyears has averaged over $6.0 million in external grantand contract support. In addition, several of our facultyhave established jointly funded projects with faculty inthe School of Medicine and the School of Engineeringalong with joint academic appointments for teachingpurposes. Multidisciplinary approaches are highlyvalued at the School of Dentistry. This heavy research

emphasis from our faculty has recently led to significantincreases in faculty commitment to research, releasedtime for research and recruitment of primarily research-oriented faculty. Since 1993, the School of Dentistry hascompletely renovated seven research laboratories intostate-of-the-art facilities that are occupied by fundedinvestigators in addition to at least 11 others. Forspecific faculty research interests, please go to: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/research/research-faculty/.


AdmissionStudent Population: Open to dental school graduateswith a minimum dental school GPA of 3.0/4.0 (as wellas individuals with a B.S. degree) and a minimum GREscore of 600 in either the verbal, quantitative or analyticalsections. In addition, a TOEFL score of no lower than550 must be obtained for applicants from non-Englishspeaking countries.

Program Requirements: All general requirements ofthe Indiana University Graduate School apply (http://www.indiana.edu/~grdschl/), plus specific requirements ofthis program, as outlined in the core curricula below.

Time Limits and Revalidation: All Ph.D. work offeredin partial fulfillment of degree requirements must eitherhave been completed within seven consecutive calendaryears of the passing of the qualifying examination or berevalidated.

Any student whose candidacy lapses will be requiredto apply to the IU Graduate School for reinstatementbefore further work toward the degree may formally bedone. To be reinstated to candidacy in the IU GraduateSchool, the student must: 1) obtain the permission ofthe program director; 2) fulfill the program requirementsin effect at the time of the application for reinstatement;3) pass the current Ph.D. qualifying examination or itsequivalent (defined in advance); 4) request reinstatementto candidacy from the dean. Such reinstatement, ifgranted, will be valid for a period of three years, duringwhich time the candidate must enroll each semester for aminimum of one credit hour.

In the fifth semester, students meet with their examinationcommittee to review past performance and to evaluateplans for completing the Ph.D. Includes written, oral, andresearch components. All full-time Ph.D. students musttake the qualifying examination by the end of the fifthsemester.

Satisfactory Progress Toward a Degree: After passingthe qualifying examination, for a student to remain in“good standing”, the Program requires that sufficientprogress be made toward completing a dissertation.If the research advisory committee judges progress tobe unsatisfactory, probation may be recommended. Atthe end of the probationary period (usually a semester),probation will be lifted if the advisory committee judgesthe student’s progress to be satisfactory. If the advisorycommittee judges the student’s progress to remain

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unsatisfactory, then the student will be required to leavethe program.

Continuing Enrollment: Students who have passedthe qualifying examination must enroll each semester(excluding summer sessions) for any remaining requiredcourse work or dissertation credits. Once such studentshave accumulated 90 credit hours in completed coursework and deferred dissertation credits, they must enrollfor a minimum of 1 hour of graduate credit each semesteruntil the degree is completed. Failure to meet thisrequirement will automatically terminate the student’senrollment in the degree program.

A candidate who will be graduating in June, July, orAugust of any year must enroll in a minimum of 1 hourof credit in either the current or immediately precedingsummer session.


Program Costs: Tuition and FeesTuition is paid at the time of registration and is subject tochange by action of the Trustees of Indiana University.

All students applying for admission to the School ofDentistry are required to pay an Application Fee of $75.00in U.S. dollars (check or money order). This fee is paidonly once, is nonrefundable, and is not applied to otherfees.

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Enrollment and Financial SupportEnrollment in the Ph.D. in Dental Science Program islimited in regard to the number of appropriate facultyavailable to serve as research mentors. In general, anaverage ratio of one student to one graduate facultymember is the maximum.

Acceptance criteria will be as described above, withapplicants being ranked by grade point averages, GREscores, previous research experience, and possibly byinterviews. Financial support is primarily the responsibilityof the student. However, several fellowships may beavailable.


Degree RequirementsGeneral Information

The degree requires 90 credit hours with required coursesdepending on the choice of tract and 12 credits in aminor. Disciplines included in the program are anatomy,biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biostatistics,cell biology, chemistry, immunology, materials scienceengineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology,molecular biology, pathology, physics, and physiology.

The four Ph.D. tracks contain courses in biostatistics,research ethics, research communications, and effectiveteaching methods. The two courses in biostatisticsemphasize the important role of appropriate statisticalmethods used in biological research. The research ethicscourse addresses the importance of a strong ethicalapproach to the scientific method and human and animalresearch. Research Communications is a multidisciplinarycourse that will increase the ability of the student to writeand review scientific papers. The teaching methodscourses recognize that most of our students will ultimatelyteach in an academic environment and may have noprevious course work in education. In addition, studentsare required to participate as tutors in IU’s problem-basedlearning program for dental students.

All general requirements of IU’s University GraduateSchool apply to the Ph.D. in Dental Science Program,plus specific requirements of the program as outlinedin the core curricula below. All Ph.D. work offered inpartial fulfillment of degree requirements must eitherbe completed within seven consecutive calendar yearsof the passing of the qualifying examination or berevalidated. Any student whose candidacy lapses will berequired to apply to the University Graduate School forreinstatement before further work toward the degree mayformally be done. To be reinstated to candidacy in theUniversity Graduate School, the student must: (1) obtainpermission of the program director; (2) fulfill the programrequirements in effect at the time of the applicationfor reinstatement; (3) pass a current Ph.D. qualifyingexamination or its equivalent (defined in advance); and(4) request reinstatement to candidacy from the dean.Such reinstatement, if granted, is valid for a period of threeyears, during which time the candidate must enroll eachsemester for a minimum of 1 credit hour.

English Proficiency

Students who are nonnative speakers of English musttake the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) PlacementTest at the beginning of their dental school program.This test is offered on the IUPUI campus by the EAPProgram in the Department of English. Students mustsatisfactorily complete all English courses required as aresult of performance on the EAP test before a certificateor degree can be awarded. The required English coursesmust be completed during the first year of study. For moreinformation, visit the EAP Program’s Web site:

https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/english/pages/eap-program-folder/index.php.

Continuing Enrollment

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for any remaining required course work or dissertationcredits. Once such students have accumulated 90credit hours in completed course work and deferreddissertation credits, they must enroll for a minimum of 1hour of graduate credit each semester (excluding summersessions) until the degree is completed. Failure to meetthis requirement will automatically terminate the student’senrollment in the degree program.

A candidate who will be graduating in June, July, orAugust of any year must enroll in a minimum of 1 hourof credit in either the current or immediately precedingsummer session.

Minor

The minor consists of 12 credit hours in any one of theadvanced basic science courses (anatomy, biochemistry,biomedical engineering, chemistry, materials scienceengineering, mechanical engineering, microbiologyand immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physics,physiology, life science) or their equivalents, as approvedby the student’s advisory committee and the chairpersonof the minor department. Credit hours for the requiredcourses may not count toward the minor courses.

Other Courses

Selection of other courses is determined by requirementsof the chosen minor, research committee, and/or advisorycommittee.

Research

Laboratory Rotations—R957 Introduction to Researchin Oral Biology (3 cr.); at least three separate rotations(two to four months each) conducting small projects in thelaboratories of IU graduate faculty members. Projects willbe graded. Students in all tracks enroll in this course once.It is expected that the student will choose a dissertationadvisor (mentor) from these faculty members.

Laboratory Research—R958 Research: Oral Biology (1-12cr. hrs./semester); G930 Research: Preventive Dentistry(1-12 cr. hrs./semester); or G921 Research: DentalMaterials (1-12 cr. hrs./semester). Credit for researchis directly related to the writing and defense of a Ph.D.dissertation.

G901 Dissertation Research. Once 90 total credits havebeen accumulated in the appropriate areas, students mayenroll in this course for a maximum of six semesters untilthe dissertation is complete. Students must be enrolled forat least 1 credit hour each semester.

Research Credits

Remainder of 90 credit hours after required and minorcourses.

Student Advisory Committee

The student chooses the advisory committee, usually bythe end of the first spring semester following enrollment inthe program. The initial committee is composed of threemembers of the dental school faculty, two of whom mustbe members of the University Graduate School faculty.Generally, one member is also the student’s intendeddissertation mentor. This committee is responsible formonitoring the student’s progress and for advising the

student with regard to all matters associated with thegraduate program.

Prior to the student’s qualifying exam (generally by thesecond summer following enrollment), two additionaladvisory committee members will be added from thestudent’s minor field and/or from the general area inwhich the student has decided to conduct his or herdissertation research. This committee of five serves as thequalifying exam committee, with a member other than thedissertation mentor serving as chairperson.

Qualifying Examination for Admission to CandidacyThe qualifying exam consists of two parts: (1) writing andpresenting an oral defense of a research proposal; and (2)sitting for a written exam.

Research Proposal

The student chooses, with the help and approval ofthe advisory committee chairperson, a topic for a grantproposal to be written and defended as part of thequalifying exam. This is usually done by the end of thesecond spring semester following enrollment. The topicmay be in the area of the student’s intended dissertationresearch but cannot be prepared as a requirement foranother course.

Students should begin with an outline for a proposalthat is approved by the committee chairperson. Afterapproval, the student writes a proposal in the style of aNational Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant proposalincluding the following sections: Summary, Specific Aims,Background and Significance, Research Design andMethods, Literature Cited, and Budget, but with the lengthreduced to a maximum of 15 single-spaced, 12-point fontpages for the following sections: Summary, Specific Aims,Background and Significance, and Research Design andMethods. There are no page limits for the Literature Citedand Budget sections. The proposal, once written to thesatisfaction of the student, is submitted to the committeechairperson, who distributes copies to the rest of thecommittee. The committee decides whether the proposalis defensible or in need of revisions prior to the defense.Upon final approval, a time is set for the student to defendthe proposal in the presence of the committee.

The defense of the proposal consists of a 30- to 45-minutepresentation of the proposed work by the student, followedby a one- to three-hour oral examination consistingof questions arising from the proposal, the student’spresentation, or answers to initial questions. Satisfactorydefense of the proposal will be followed by a written examat a date and time convenient to the members of thecommittee and student (within 60 days after the proposaldefense). Students who do not satisfactorily completethe proposal defense may be allowed to retake it with thepermission of the advisory committee.

Written Examination

Each member of the advisory committee submits acomprehensive question in his or her area(s) of expertiseto the committee chairperson, who then collates thequestions from all five committee members. The exampackage is handed to the student on the morning ofthe exam. The student is provided a room in which tocomplete the examination, preferably in a typed format.No notes or any other study aids are permitted during

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the exam, which is expected to be completed within eighthours. The entire exam is returned to the chairperson, whodistributes the answers to individual committee membersfor correction, usually within a week. Students who do notsatisfactorily complete the written exam may be allowedto retake it once with the permission of the advisorycommittee. In addition, students who fail both componentsof the qualifying exam are normally allowed to retake theexam once. The qualifying exam must be completed atleast eight months before the degree is awarded.

Admission to Candidacy

The student advisory committee submits a Nomination toCandidacy form to the University Graduate School afterthe student has completed all required didactic coursesand passed the qualifying exam.

Research Committee

Members of the advisory committee may continue toserve as members of the student’s research committee.However, the latter committee is chaired by the student’sresearch advisor, who must be a member of theUniversity Graduate School faculty with endorsementto direct doctoral committees. The research committeeis composed of two other members of the UniversityGraduate School faculty in the School of Dentistry, amember of the University Graduate School faculty outsideof the School of Dentistry (generally a member of theminor department), and an expert in the student’s fieldof research outside of Indiana University. The outsidemember must meet the requirements of membership. Atleast half of the members of the research committee mustbe members of the University Graduate School facultywith endorsement; others may be members either with orwithout endorsement.

The research committee is responsible for supervising thestudent’s research, reading the dissertation and providingscientific and editorial comments on its content, andconducting the final examination (defense of dissertation).The research committee, except for the outside member,typically meets formally with the student twice annuallyto assess progress and make appropriate suggestions.During one of these assessments, most likely during thethird or fourth year but usually at least six months priorto completion of the dissertation, the student gives a 45–50-minute presentation open to all dental school faculty.The dissertation defense consists of a 45–50-minutepresentation open to all university faculty followed by aone- to three-hour oral examination on the dissertationthat is open to the research committee only.


Oral Biology Track Core CurriculumOral Biology Track Core CurriculumRequired courses below and 12 minor credits

Required Courses Biochemistry

• BIOC B500 Introduction to Biochemistry (3 cr.) or• BIOC B800 Medical Biochemistry (3 cr.) and• GRAD G817 Eukaryotic Cell Biology (2 cr.)

Microbiology

• MICR J822 General and Medical Microbiology (3 cr.)or

• MICR J510 Infectious Microbes and Host Interaction(3 cr.) or

• MICR J805 Molecular Immunology (3 cr.)

General Graduate

• GRAD G504 Introduction to Research Ethics (2 cr.)or

• GRAD G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1cr)

• PBHL B651 Introduction to Biostatistics I (3 cr.)• GRAD G655 Research Communications Seminar (2

cr.; taken in spring of second year)• GRAD G865 Fundamental Molecular Biology (3 cr.)• EDUC J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum

(3 cr.) or• PSY 608 Measurement Theory and Data

Interpretation (3 ) or• EDUC W531 Technology for Teaching and

Learning (3 cr.) or other teaching method courserecommended by the program director

Dental

• DENT G910 Seminar: Preventive Dentistry or• DENT G910 Seminar: Dental Materials or• DENT R959 Seminar: Oral Biology and• One IUPUI graduate level seminar course outside

of the Dental School (one semester seminar courseeach year; 1 cr. each)

• DENT R956 Current Topics in Oral Biology (4 cr.)

Research (remainder of 90 credits)

• DENT R957 Introduction to Research in Oral Biology(3 cr.; taken once)

• DENT R958 Research: Oral Biology (1-12 cr. eachsemester)

Information about courses offered by schools anddepartments other than the School of Dentistry areavailable at the following links:

Indiana University Graduate School

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Preventive Dentistry Track CoreCurriculumRequired courses below and 12 minor credits

Required Courses• DENT G959 Oral Microbiology (3 cr.)• DENT R909 Advanced Preventive Dentistry I (3 cr.)• DENT R910 Advanced Preventive Dentistry II (3 cr.)• DENT R911 Advanced Preventive Dentistry III (1-2

cr.)

Courses from the following list can be used to completethe total hours required for the major subject:

• DENT G905 Bone Physiology, Imaging, and ImplantAnchorage (2 cr.)

• DENT G911 Dental Materials Science andEngineering (3 cr.)

• DENT G967 Advanced Periodontics (4 cr.)

General Graduate• GRAD G504 Introduction to Research Ethics (2 cr.)

or• GRAD G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1

cr)• PBHL B651 Introduction to Biostatistics I (3 cr.)• GRAD G655 Research Communications Seminar (2

cr.; taken in spring of second year)• EDUC J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum

(3 cr.) or• PSY 608 Measurement Theory and Data

Interpretation (3 ) or• EDUC W531 Technology for Teaching and

Learning (3 cr.) or other teaching method courserecommended by the program director

Dental• DENT G910 Seminar: Preventive Dentistry or• DENT G910 Seminar: Dental Materials or• DENT R959 Seminar: Oral Biology and• One IUPUI graduate level seminar course outside



Required Dental Sciences Courses for Non–DentalPreventive Dentistry Track ApplicantsApplicants without a dental degree may apply for thePreventive Dentistry Track but are required to take thefollowing course in the first two years of their program:

• DENT G935 Dental Pediatrics (2 cr.)

Research (remainder of 90 credits)• DENT G930 Research: Preventive Dentistry (1-12

each semester)• DENT R957 Introduction to Research in Oral Biology

(3 cr.; taken once)

Information about courses offered by schools anddepartments other than the School of Dentistry areavailable at the following links:






Dental Biomaterials Track CoreCurriculumRequired courses below and 12 credit hours

Biochemistry-Microbiology

• BIOC B500 Introduction to Biochemistry (3 cr.); or• DENT G959 Graduate Oral Microbiology (3 cr.)

General Graduate

• PBHL B651 Introduction to Biostatistics I (2 cr.)• GRAD G504 Introduction to Research Ethics (2 cr.);

or• GRAD G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 )• GRAD G655 Research Communications Seminar (2

cr.)• EDUC J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum

(3 cr.); or• PSY 608 Measurement Theory and the

Interpretation of Data (3 cr.); or• EDUC W531 Technology for Teaching and

Learning (3 cr) or other teaching method courserecommended by the program director

Dental/Oral Biology

• DENT G910 Seminar: Dental Materials (1 cr.) or• DENT G910 Seminar: Preventive Dentistry (1 cr.) or• DENT R959 Seminar: Oral Biology (1 cr.; taken one

semester each year) and one IUPUI graduate levelseminar course outside of the Dental School (onesemester seminar course each year, 1 cr. each


Elective Courses

Offered by the Purdue University School of MaterialsScience & Engineering (MSE) on the West LafayetteCampus and Indiana University School of Dentistry on theIndianapolis Campus

• MSE 53000 or MSE 23000 Materials Processingin Manufacturing or Structure and Properties ofMaterials (3 cr.)

• MSE 24000 Processing and Properties of Materials(3 cr.)

• MSE 33500 Materials Characterization Laboratory (3cr.)

• MSE 35000 Thermodynamics of Materials (3 cr.)


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• MSE 38200 Mechanical Response of Materials (3 )• MSE 69000 Seminar in Materials Engineering (0 cr.)• DENT G911 Dental Materials Science and

Engineering (3 cr.)• DENT G912 Properties and Test Methods: Dental

Materials (3 cr.)• DENT G913 Clinical Applications of Dental Materials

(3 cr.)• MA 52700 Advanced Mathematics for Engineering

and Physics I (3 cr.)

Specialty Courses (in addition to the Core Courses):

These courses are offered by the Purdue UniversitySchool of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) on WestLafayette Campus; Indiana University School of Dentistryon the Indianapolis Campus; and Indiana UniversityDepartment of Biomedical Engineering (BME) on theIndianapolis Campus.

Polymers:

• MSE 52500 Structure-Property Relationships ofEngineering Polymers (3 cr.)

• MSE 59700Y Polymer Synthesis (3 cr.)• MSE 59700B-A&AE 590M Manufacturing of

Advanced Composites (3 cr.)• Six credit graduate level coursework chosen by the

student’s advisory committee

Ceramics:

• MSE 51000 Microstructural CharacterizationTechniques (3 cr.)

• MSE 51200 Powder Processing (3 cr.)• MSE 52300 Physical Ceramics (3 cr.)• MSE 55600 Fracture of Materials (3 cr.) • Three credits in graduate-level course work chosen

by the student's advisory committee

Metals:

• MSE 50800 Phase Transformation in Solids (3 cr.)• MSE 51000 Microstructural Characterization

Techniques (3 cr.)• MSE 52200 Rate Phenomena in Process Metallurgy

(3 cr.)• Six credits in graduate-level course work chosen by

the student's advisory committee

Biomechanics:

• BME 595C Skeletal Biomechanics (3 cr.)• BME 595J Molecular and Cellular Mechanics (3 cr.)• MSE 55600 Fracture of Materials (3 cr.)• Six credits in graduate-level course work chosen by

the student's advisory committee

Tissue Engineering:

• BME 595E Tissue Engineering (3 cr.)• BMS 523 Tissue Engineering (3 cr.)• BME 601 Principles of Biomedical Engineering I (3

cr.)• BME 602 Principles of Biomedical Engineering II (3

cr.)• BME 595B Biomolecular Engineering (3 cr.)

Additional information for Purdue University and IUPUIcourses is available at the following links:


Indiana University School of Medicine Department ofBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

IUPUI Department of Mathematical Sciences




IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology

Purdue University Graduate School

Purdue University School of Materials Engineering

Purdue University Weldon School of BiomedicalEngineering

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Dental Materials Track CoreCurriculumRequired courses below and 12 minor creditsRequired Courses Biochemistry – Microbiology

• BCHM 500 Introduction to Biochemistry or• DENT-G 959 Graduate Oral and Microbiology (3 cr.)

General Graduate • PBHL G651 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 cr.)• GRAD G504 Introduction to Research Ethics (2 cr.)

or• GRAD G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1

cr.)• GRAD G865 Fundamental Molecular Biology (3 cr.)• GRAD G655 Research Communications Seminar (2

cr. – taken in spring of 2n year)• EDUC J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum

Education (3 cr. – taken during 1s year) or• PSY 608 Measurement Theory and Data

Interpretation (3 cr.) or• EDUC W531 Technology for Teaching and

Learning (3 cr) or other teaching method courserecommended by the program director

Dental Materials• DENT G 911 Dental Materials Science and

Engineering (3 cr.)• DENT-G 912 Properties and Test Methods: Dental

Materials (3 cr.)• DENT-G913 Clinical Applications of Dental Materials

(3 cr.)• DENT G910 Seminar: Dental Materials (1 cr. Each

year enrolled) and one IUPUI graduate level seminarcourse outside of the Dental School (one semesterseminar course each year, 1 cr. each)

• DENT-G 956 Current Topics in Oral Biology (4 cr.)


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Research (remainder of 90 credits)• DENT G957 Introduction to Research in Oral Biology

(3 cr.; taken once)• DENT G921 Research: Dental Materials (1-12 cr.

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Graduate CoursesThe availability of specific course offerings varies fromyear to year.

DENT G905 Bone Physiology, Imaging, and ImplantAnchorage (1-3 cr.) Histology, physiology, pathologyof bone with reference to maxilla and mandible;development, growth, maintenance, and functionaladaptation of bone; bone in pathologic states such asdevelopmental disturbances, inflammatory disturbances,disturbances of metabolism, and tumors.

DENT G907 Clinical Oral Pathology ConferenceI (.5; 1 maximum cr.) Presentation of cases ofdiagnostic problems; student prepares several cases forpresentation.

DENT G909 Clinical Oral Pathology Conference II(1 cr.) Differential diagnosis of oral and maxillofacialpathology. Emphasis on etiology, pathogenesis, andtherapeutics.

DENT G910 Seminar (1 cr.)

DENT G911 Dental Materials Science and Engineering(2-3 cr.) Composition, chemical reactions, physicalproperties, and clinical significance of metals, resins, andother materials used in dentistry; phases of metallography,physical chemistry, and physics pertinent to this field.Laboratory experience in specimen preparation, use ofmetallograph and scanning electron microscope.

DENT G912 Properties and Test Methods: DentalMaterials (2-3 cr.) Discussion of the basic physical,mechanical, and chemical properties with emphasis onthe relationship to dental materials. Methods applicableto testing dental materials for these properties will bediscussed along with ADA and ANSI specifications.(Laboratory demonstrations of instruments.)

DENT G913 Clinical Applications of Dental Materials(2-3 cr.) P: G912. This is a seminar course in which theclinical behavior and manipulation of dental materialsas related to basic physical and chemical properties ofthe materials are discussed. Specific clinical problemsare defined and knowledge of basic properties applied toexplain the behavior and/or solve the problem.

DENT G914 Advanced Complete Denture Theory(1-3 cr.) Advanced theories of complete dentureprosthodontics, including comparison of denture materialsand prosthetic teeth.

DENT G916 Special Problems in Complete DentureDesign (1-4 cr.) Treatment of patients with difficult andunusual prosthetic denture problems.

DENT G917 Maxillofacial Prosthetics (1-6 cr.) Lectureson the prosthetic rehabilitation of individuals withcongenital, acquired, or developmental intraoral andextraoral defects; hospital routine and multidisciplinedapproach to treatment.

DENT G928 Research: Periodontics (arr. cr.)

DENT G921 Research: Dental Materials (arr. cr.)

DENT G930 Research: Preventive Dentistry (arr. cr.)

DENT G923 Research: Prosthodontics (arr. cr.)

DENT G925 Research: Operative Dentistry (arr. cr.)

DENT G926 Research: Endodontics (arr. cr.)

DENT G927 Research: Orthodontics (arr. cr.)

DENT G931 Advanced Pediatric Dentistry (1-3 cr.)Two-semester course; diagnostic, preventive, andtherapeutic phases of pediatric dentistry; evaluation of theliterature.

DENT G934 Advanced Clinical Pediatric Dentistry(1-6 cr.) Advanced, diagnostic, corrective, and preventiveprocedures in pediatric dentistry; instruction and clinicalexperience in restorative dentistry, dental caries control,pulp therapy, periodontics, hereditary and congenitaldental anomalies, oral medicine, behavior management,sedation, managing patients with various medically orphysically disabling conditions, managing oral trauma, andinterceptive orthodontic procedures.

DENT G935 Dental Pediatrics (1-2 cr.) Medical anddental problems of the chronically ill or handicappedchild; lectures, discussions, and ward rounds coverphysical diagnosis, and normal and abnormal physical andemotional growth of the child.

DENT G936 Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Techniques(1-3 cr.) Interceptive orthodontic appliance design andfabrication.

DENT G937 Advanced Clinical Instruction inRemovable Partial Prosthodontics (.5-6 cr.) Clinicalexperience in extracoronally and intracoronally retainedremovable partial dentures.

DENT G938 Advanced Removable PartialProsthodontics Technique (.5-6 cr.) Tooth preparationfor and fabrication of abutment restorations forextracoronally and intracoronally retained removablepartial dentures, and fabrication of the prostheses.

DENT G941 Advanced Fixed Partial ProsthodonticsTechnique (.5-4 cr.) Tooth preparation for and fabricationof extracoronal restorations and fixed prostheses,including partial-veneer gold crowns, full-veneer castcrowns, pin-ledge retainers, metal-ceramic crowns, all-ceramic crowns, metal-ceramic pontics, and sanitarypontics.


DENT G942 Theories of Occlusion (1-2 cr.) Reviewof the literature, philosophies, and techniques of majorcontributors to the development of modern gnathologicalconcepts.

DENT G944 The Principles of Gnathology (1-2 cr.)Lectures, laboratory, and clinical exercises demonstratingthe application of gnathological principles to restorativedentistry.

DENT G945 Pediatric Dentistry Seminar (1 cr.) Currentliterature, research design, case analysis, and diagnosis.

DENT G947 Cephalometrics (1-4 cr.) Technique ofprocuring films of living individuals; tracing of importantfacial landmarks and planes; taking of significant angularand linear readings, and transposing same to a graph.

DENT G948 Advanced Radiology (2 cr.) Applications inX-ray production, intraoral and extraoral techniques, filmprocessing, radiographic interpretation, radiation hygiene.

DENT G950 Advanced Clinical Operative Dentistry(1-6 cr.) Comprehensive restorative care correlated withmodern preventive dentistry principles; current concepts ofoperative dentistry.

DENT G951 Interdisciplinary Role of OperativeDentistry (2 cr.) The interrelationship of operativeprocedures with other areas of dental and general healthcare delivery.

DENT G952 Analysis of Operative Procedures (2 cr.)Restorative techniques and physical properties of dentalmaterials correlated to properties of tooth structure; pulpprotection and permanency of restorations.

DENT G953 Recent Advances in Operative Dentistry(2 cr.) Current concepts dictated by research; correlationof reports on the literature.

DENT G956 Advanced Endodontics (1-8 cr.) Classroominstruction and clinical experience in developingproficiency in complicated endodontic cases.

DENT G957 Analysis of Endodontic Theory (1-4 cr.)Library research and review of literature supportingprinciples and practice of endodontics.

DENT G958 Biomechanics (1-4 cr.) Principles of forceapplication used in altering dento-facial relationship;appliance design, fabrication, and activation; specifictreatment procedures discussed and applied on thetypodont.

DENT G959 Oral Microbiology (3 cr.) P: Basicmicrobiology. Role of oral microorganisms in healthand disease states of the host. Emphasis is placed onthe biological mechanisms involved in dental caries,periodontal disease, and specific microbial infections ofthe oral cavity.

DENT G960 Advanced Orthodontic Clinic (1-6 cr.)Details of treatment plan based on careful analysis; timingphenomena; reanalysis of treatment; cleft palate, surgicalcorrection, temporomandibular syndrome.

DENT G963 Advanced Orthodontic Techniques (2 cr.)Details of wrought and cast appliances used in treatmentof malocclusions.

DENT G964 Dento-Facial Analysis (2 cr.) P: G947.Methods of determining and evaluating deviation fromnormal dental, skeletal, muscular, and integumentalpatterns; treatment objectives with respect to stability,esthetics, and function.

DENT G966 Advanced Clinical Periodontics (1-4 cr.)Evaluation and treatment of special advanced casesinvolving diseases of soft tissue and bony supportstructures.

DENT G967 Advanced Periodontics (1-4 cr.)Periodontal diseases relating to etiology, symptomatology,treatment, and differential diagnosis.

DENT G976 Advanced Oral Pathology I (1-2 cr.)All phases of disease of the oral cavity and adjacentstructures; oral manifestations of systemic disease;disturbances of growth and development, infections, andneoplasms; microscopic study of tissue sections.

DENT G977 Advanced Oral Pathology II (2 cr.)All phases of disease of the oral cavity and adjacentstructures; oral manifestations of systemic disease;disturbances of growth and development, infections, andneoplasms; microscopic study of tissue sections.

DENT G980 Advanced Surgical Endodontics (1-6 cr.)P: G956 and G957. Classroom instruction in principlesand clinical experience in advanced surgical endodontics.

DENT R901 Oral Surgery Literature Seminar (.5 cr.)Seminar review of classic and current literature in the fieldof oral and maxillofacial surgery.

DENT R905 Advanced Oral Surgery (1-3 cr.)Major and minor advanced oral surgical procedures,treatment planning, and variable approaches to similarproblems; development of surgical judgment. (Enrollmentlimited to oral and maxillofacial surgery residents, exceptby special permission.)

DENT R909 Advanced Preventive Dentistry I (2-3 cr.)Basic concepts, principles, and techniques relative to theetiology and prevention of oral diseases. Analysis of thecomponents of the oral environment, attacking agents,defense mechanisms, and preventive measures.

DENT R910 Advanced Preventive Dentistry II (2-3 cr.)Basic concepts, principles, and techniques relative to theetiology and prevention of oral diseases. Analysis of thecomponents of the oral environment, attacking agents,defense mechanisms, and preventive measures.

DENT R911 Advanced Preventive Dentistry III (1-2 cr.)Basic concepts, principles, and techniques relative to theetiology and prevention of oral diseases. Analysis of thecomponents of the oral environment, attacking agents,defense mechanisms, and preventive measures.

DENT R921 Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic (.5-6 cr.)Introduction to the clinical management of individualswith congenital, acquired, or developmental intraoraland extraoral defects, with hospital experiences and amultidisciplined approach.

DENT R923 Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seminar (.5-2 cr.)Review of fundamentals, multidisciplined topics, currentliterature, and case presentation.


DENT R924 Retention and Post-Retention Analysis(2 cr.) Problems of retention in orthodontically treatedpatients; appliances and procedures for prevention andcontrol of relapses; retrospective analysis of long-termpost-retention records to assess the results of differentapproaches to treatment.

DENT R925 Special Topics in Dentistry (1-14 cr.)Attendance at lectures, seminars, and special clinicsdesigned to update students’ knowledge in clinical andbasic science disciplines.

DENT R928 Advanced Maxillofacial ProstheticTechnique (.5-1 cr.) Design and fabrication of obturatorsfor partial maxillectomy patients, both edentulous anddentulous. Introduction to the fabrication of extraoralprostheses.

DENT R929 Advanced Complete Denture Technique(.5-1 cr.) Dental laboratory procedures for the fabricationof complete and immediate dentures, including setting andequilibrating denture teeth.

DENT R930 Prosthodontic Literature Review (.5-1 cr.)Discussion of assigned topics from classic and currentprosthodontic and related literature, led by students andmoderated by faculty member in charge.

DENT R931 Advanced Fixed Partial ProsthodonticsSeminar and Laboratory I (.5-2 cr.) Advanced clinicaland laboratory procedures with emphasis on metal-ceramic restorations.

DENT R922 Advanced Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic(1-6 cr.) Advanced clinical practice in the treatment ofindividuals with congenital, acquired, or developmentalintraoral and extraoral defects, with hospital experiencesand a multidisciplined approach.

DENT R933 Clinical Prosthodontics Seminar (.5-2 cr.)Advanced clinical procedures pertinent to the practice ofprosthodontics.

DENT R934 Surgical Orthodontics Seminar I (1 cr.)Theoretical basis for diagnosis and treatment planning ofcases involving both orthodontics and surgery.

DENT R935 Surgical Orthodontics Seminar II (1 cr.)Continuation of Surgical Orthodontics Seminar I;theoretical basis for diagnosis and treatment planning ofcases involving both orthodontics and surgery; studentprepares cases for presentation.

DENT R936 Advanced Fixed Partial ProsthodonticsSeminar and Laboratory II (.5-2 cr.) Advanced clinicaland laboratory procedures with emphasis on all-ceramicrestorations.

DENT R940 Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry I(1-3 cr.) Two-semester course presenting oral implantsas an alternative for removable prostheses. The lectureand class participation course offers biological sciencesrelating to implantology with emphases on biomaterials,physiology of bone, soft tissue, and wound healingrelating to various implants. Includes a review of pathologyaffecting implant therapy success.

DENT R941 Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry II(1-3 cr.) An overview of available implant systemswith clinical application including patient selection,diagnosis and treatment planning, implant placement,

interim prosthetic management, and definitive restorativeprocedures. This lecture/clinical course is in conjunctionwith G915, G937, and G940 (clinics) and will providehands-on experiences in clinical and laboratoryprocedures.

DENT R942 Management of TemporomandibularDisorders and Occlusion (1-3 cr.) This course, aweekly two-hour seminar, will give the student a betterperspective on the diagnosis and management oftemporomandibular disorders. Host speakers will lectureon the perspective of their specialty (e.g., neurology,radiology, psychology, psychiatry, rheumatology,orthopedics, physical medicine, physical therapy).Literature reviews will be prepared by participatingstudents.

DENT R943 Management of TemporomandibularDisorders and Occlusion--Clinic (1-3 cr.) P: R942.Weekly three-hour clinical session for clinical managementof the TMJ patient with (1) pain of muscular origin; (2)internal derangement; (3) problems associated withinflammation, chronic hypomobility, hypermobility, anddeformity.

DENT R944 Graduate Craniofacial Growth andDevelopment I (2-3 cr.) Growth and development ofthe craniofacial complex are presented in descriptiveand theoretical terms as they relate to occlusion andorthodontics.

DENT R946 Prosthodontic Patient Presentation(.5-2 cr.) Case presentations and discussion of alternativemethods of rehabilitation.

DENT R947 Orthodontics for the Mixed Dentition(1 cr.) A course designed to familiarize the studentwith early interceptive orthodontic treatment in themixed dentition and early first phase of comprehensiveorthodontic treatment.

DENT R948 Private Practice of Prosthodontics(.5-3 cr.) This seminar will provide guidance and resourcematerials that would be useful in establishing andpromoting a prosthodontic practice. The diversity andsimilarity of prosthodontic practices will be illustrated. Fieldtrip visits to several prosthodontic offices will be available.An effort will be made to establish a network for continuingsupport and exchange of ideas.

DENT R949 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy (3 cr.)P: Previous course in gross anatomy of the head andneck. This course presents an advanced approach tocranial anatomy with special reference to those regionsof particular importance to clinical dentistry. Lectures aresupplemented with a human cadaver dissection.

DENT R951 Advanced Minimal and Moderate Sedation(2 cr.) Prepares students in the use of intravenous lightsedation as an adjunct to a comprehensive managementprogram for patients in the private practice setting.

DENT R955 Graduate Oral Biology I (2.5 cr.) Basicsurvey of oral biology, including cell biology; compositionof the oral hard tissues; role of saliva in health anddisease; systemic and oral microbial diseases importantin dentistry; immunology; prevention of oral diseases;nutrition; and infection control.


DENT R956 Current Topics in Oral Biology (4 cr.)P: B500 and G865 or equivalents. Purpose is tofamilarize students with current areas of research in oralbiology through a combination of lectures and literaturediscussions on topics covered in review articles andoriginal research papers appearing in journals devoted tovarious aspects of oral biology.

DENT R957 Introduction to Research (3 cr.) P: Consentof instructor. Laboratory research instruction in oralbiology. Purpose is to introduce students to three differentresearch programs in the field of oral biology.

DENT R958 Research: Oral Biology (1-12 cr.) P:Consent of instructor. Data obtained in this course may beused to meet the dissertation requirements for the Ph.D.

DENT R959 Seminar: Oral Biology (1 cr.) P: Consentof instructor. Current topics in all fields of oral biology.Discussion and review of current literature in oral biology.Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.

DENT R961 Recent Advances in Periodontics (.5-2 cr.)Discussion of current concepts and recent advancesreported in the periodontal literature with emphasis onevidence-based practice. The seminar is led by studentsand moderated by selected faculty.

DENT R962 Advanced Periodontal Treatment PlanningSeminar (.5-2 cr.) Selected cases requiring periodontaland/or implant therapy will be presented by students.Various treatment options will be discussed for theparticular case. Any completed therapy will be presentedwith a discussion and evaluation of the results.

DENT R963 Dental Implantology (1 cr.) Study of basicand clinical sciences related to dental implantology.

DENT R964 Pharmacology and Therapeutics forGraduate Dental Students (2 cr.) This course is a reviewof the major drug classes that the dental graduate studentwill encounter in the clinic. Discussion of how the drugsthe patient takes impact the practice of dentistry will beincluded.

DENT R965 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics(.5-6 cr.) Clinical practice of prosthodontics involvingcomplete dentures, removable partial dentures, fixedpartial dentures, and/or dental implant-supportedprostheses.

DENT R980 Research Methodology (1 cr.) Graduatestudents will learn basic research methodology toprepare them for required research project as part of theirgraduation requirements. A fundamental overview of someof the concepts and principles related to the initiation andconduct of laboratory, animal and clinical research.

DENT R985 Advanced Esthetic Dentistry (2 cr.) Thepurpose of this course to provide Graduate Cariologyand Operative Dentistry Students the opportunity tofurther develop esthetic restorative skills and improvepredictability of esthetic treatment outcomes using directand indirect restorative materials. The course will becomprised of lectures presented by faculty and invitedexpert lecturers, and laboratory activities.

DENT R978 Introduction to Health InformationTechnology in Dentistry (1-3 cr.) This course examinesthe role of health information technology in dentistry toimprove patient care and outcomes. Students assess the

dental team's workflow, relate it to system requirements,evaluate and select clinical information systems, andmanage their implementation. Students researchimplementation challenges and create a strategic plan toaddress them.

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