2017 Fact Book

55 The CDM has several innovation joint programs that offer students the opportunity to receive additional skills. A unique, six-year program has been developed to address the access to primary health care issues and meet the needs of underserved populations. The College of Dental Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine have structured a curriculum that provides an opportunity for a student to receive a D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree and a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. This is the only joint D.O./D.M.D. program in the United States at this time. A graduate of this program will be prepared to provide primary health care that will address medicine and general dentistry. Dental students also have the opportunity to earn a Master’s of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree or a Master’s of Business Administration (M.B.A.) concurrently with their D.M.D. degree. The College of Dental Medicine provides an International Dental Graduate program that offers dentists graduated from foreign dental schools the ability to earn a D.M.D. degree in three years and one term. This degree allows them to qualify for dental licensure in the United States. Eight advanced education programs are offered for dentists. These programs include a two-year advanced general dentistry program, and specialty programs in endodontics, oral andmaxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, and prosthodontics. The CDM also includes one-year certificate programs in Endodontics and Special Needs Dentistry. Residents enrolled in these advanced dental education programs also have the opportunity to earn a Master’s of Science (M.S.) degree. The College of Dental Medicine, located in the Health Professions Division of the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus of NSU, is housed in a 70,500-square-foot, three- story building containing 171 modern dental operatory units, in addition to completely equipped diagnostic, radiographic, and oral-maxillofacial surgical suites. The college also has dental facilities in Cypress Creek (North Broward County), the NSU Pediatric Dental Clinic at Kids In Distress, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and the Henry Schein Special Needs Dental Clinic at the NSU North Miami Beach Campus. Research plays an important role in the college. Faculty members conduct both basic science and translational research in laboratory facilities within the College of Dental Medicine and the NSU Center for Collaborative Research. Many opportunities for students to participate in research exists. Research focuses on stem cell and tissue engineering, dental materials sciences, epidemiology and public health, and clinical trials. The college serves as a professional community resource for dentists. Through continuing education programs, library services, and other technical and clinical assistance, it helps dental professionals stay current in their fields, even while practicing in remote sites. With a strong community service mission the college provides dental care to low income, underserved, special needs, and medically complex patients. Dental students participate in U.S. and international mission trips annually with faculty and students from other health professional colleges at Nova Southeastern University. Dental students and faculty participate in many local and Florida community service activities including Special Olympics, Oral Cancer Awareness, Give Kids A Smile, and Florida Dental Association Mission of Mercy, to name a few. The College of Dental Medicine, founded in 1997, embraces NSU’s Vision 2020 and core values as it strives to achieve its educational, research, and community service missions. It its 20-year history, the alumni of the College of Dental Medicine are serving as leaders as outstanding clinicians, dental educators, dental association leaders, and entrepreneurs. At the College of Dental Medicine, you will realize your potential as a caring, competent clinician and a future leader of the dental profession. College of Health Care Sciences The College of Health Care Sciences is committed to preparing quality health care professionals for roles on the health care team. The Master of Science in Anesthesia program is available in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. Upon graduation, students will be capable of delivering anesthesia within an anesthesia care team model and are eligible for certification