Dent 5805 – Operative Dentistry III
Spring 2009
Contact Information for Course Director
Course director: Dr. Ignatius Lee
Office: 8-376b Moos (8N clinic)
Office Hours: by appointment
Telephone number: 612-625-3240
Email: leexx009@umn.edu
Course Purpose
The overall purpose of the course is to facilitate the transition of students from the pre-clinic laboratory to the clinic
setting. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in the surgical treatment of dental caries prior to being
certified ready for patient treatment. Treatment planning in Operative Dentistry will be discussed, which includes
the diagnosis of dental caries and other dental abnormalities; and the understanding of different treatment options
relating to the diagnosis.
Course Objectives
I.
Treatment planning in Dentistry
a. To introduce to the student the current status of treatment planning in private practice in the
United States.
b. To provide the student with reasons for the variation in treatment planning among general dentists.
c. To introduce to the student the concept of utilizing evidence based dentistry in treatment planning.
d. To introduce to the student the problem oriented model in treatment planning.
e. To introduce to the student the importance of 2 other factors (patient’s preference and caries risk
assessment) in formulating treatment options.
II.
Diagnosis of dental caries and treatment options
a. To introduce to the students the current method in diagnosing pits and fissures caries lesions; and
the available treatment options.
b. To introduce to the students the current method in diagnosing smooth surface caries lesions; and
the available treatment options.
c. To introduce to the students the current method in diagnosing proximal surface caries lesions; and
the available treatment options.
d. To introduce to the students the current method in diagnosing root surface caries lesions; and the
available treatment options.
e. To introduce to the students the current method in diagnosing secondary caries lesions; and the
available treatment options.
III.
Evaluation of existing restorations
a. To introduce to the student the rationale for replacing an existing restoration based on marginal
quality; and the available treatment options.
b. To introduce to the student the rationale for replacing an existing restoration based on the quality
of the contour; and the available treatment options.
c. To introduce to the student the rationale for replacing an existing restoration based on the
biomechanical form; and the available treatment options.
d. To introduce to the student the rationale for replacing an existing restoration based on esthetic; and
the available treatment options.
IV.
Competency in the surgical treatment of dental caries in a simulated clinical setting
a. To test for student competency in Class II amalgam preparation and restoration.
b. To test for student competency in Class IV composite restoration.
c. To test for student competency in Class II cast gold onlay preparation.
d. To test for student competency in Class II composite restoration
V.
Various clinical procedures used in the Operative Dentistry Clinic
a. To test for student competency in placing rubber dam on classmate.
b. To test for student competency in placing retraction cord on classmate.
c. To introduce to the student various methods in isolating the operating field.
d. To introduce to the student various matrixing methods used.
VI.
Introduction to Operative Dentistry Clinic
a. To introduce to the student rules and regulations in the Operative Dentistry Clinic
b. To introduce to the student the evaluation system used in the Operative Dentistry Clinic
c. To introduce to the student the proper operator and patient positioning in the dental chair.
School of Dentistry Competencies Addressed by Course
1.1 Selecting, obtaining, and interpreting patient data, information and radiographs to be able to use these findings
to accurately assess and treat patients.
1.2 Formulating a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment and/or referral plan for the management of patients.
1.14 Implementing strategies for the clinical management of caries
1.15 Performing preventive and restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, are esthetic and functional,
prevent hard tissue disease, and promote soft tissue health
Required Text and Readings
Operative Dentistry I and II manual
Credits: 3.8
Grading and Evaluation Policies
A-F
Competency examinations (based on your first competency exam scores, retake competency score will not be
counted) – 70%
Lecture - written exam – 30%
No grade will be assigned until all competency exams and daily work are completed at clinically acceptable
level (exception: only 4 of 5 amalgam preparation/restoration on the daily work are required to be completed
at clinically acceptable level).
Students who have failed any competency will have ONE chance to retake that competency.
No direct patient care will be allowed in the clinic until a passing grade is assigned.
All remediation and competency exams have to be completed at clinically acceptable level by 5/18/09
Student Expectations
Attendance are Expected and monitored; unexcused absence will result in loss of retake privilege.
Students’ evaluation of the course and the participating faculty are considered to be a mandatory requirement for the
successful completing of this course and are used to help improve the course each year. Students will be required to
complete evaluation online (using CourEval) before a grade will be given in this course.
Grade Disputes
Grade disputes will follow University and SOD policies listed in the student handbook. All grade disputes must first
be addressed to the course director.
Remediation Policies
Students who failed any competency will be required to complete a remediation program as prescribed by the course
director. Successful completion of the program is a prerequisite for retaking the competency. All student failures are
reviewed by the Scholastic Standing Committee and the ultimate decision for remediation for students in academic
difficulty lies with that committee.
Make-up Exam Policies
For excused absence ONLY. Arranged with course director.
Attendance
If you are unable to attend class due to a medical or family emergency, you should contact the Academic Affairs
attendance office at 612-624-3300 or dentars@umn.edu
Student Integrity
Scholastic misconduct is broadly defined as “any act that violates the right of another student in academic work or
that involves misrepresentation of your own work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, (but is not necessarily limited to),
cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, which means misrepresenting as your own work any part of
work done by another; submitting the same paper, or substantially similar papers, to meet instructors concerned;
depriving another student of necessary course materials; or interfering with another student’s work.
Consequences of misconduct – failure of course
Communication
All individual and full class communication will be through your University of Minnesota email account.
Announcements intended for the whole class will be sent by email. It is a requirement of the course to check your
email daily. While in class, please turn off all pagers and cellular phones.
Disabilities
It is University of Minnesota policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations
to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate inn course activities or to meet course
requirements. Students are referred to the SOD’s Office of Student Affairs and/or the University’s Office of
Disability Services for evaluation and determination of accommodations. To make an appointment for evaluation,
please Barbara Blacklock at Disability Services (626-7379).
Faculty Information
Dr. Ignatius Lee (course director)
Dr. Craig Phair
Dr. Gary Hildebrandt
Dr. Michael Madden
Dr. Gail Park (Thr)
Dr. Ian Park (Tue)
Dr. Jamie Graham (Thr)
Dr. Hassan Ismail
Dr. Steve Wolf
Dr. Daranee Verslus-Tantbirojn
Dr. Robert Beattie (Tue)
Dr. Gary Smisek
Dr. Gary Hildebrandt
Dr. David Dvorak
Dr. Bruce Meese
Dr. Craig Selden
Course Time
Lab: 1:00 to 1:50 pm Tue and Thr
Lecture: 2:00 to 5:00 pm Tue and Thr