2018 NSU Fact Book

56 a D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree and a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. Currently, this is the only joint D.O./D.M.D. program in the United States. A graduate of this program will be prepared to provide primary health care in medicine and general dentistry. Dental students also have the opportunity to earn a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree or a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.) concurrently with their D.M.D. degree. Early introduction into clinical settings and mentoring by faculty members and clinical group leaders enable the student to achieve a better understanding of the dynamics of the patient/dentist relationship. These experiences reinforce classroom instruction in the basic and behavioral sciences, enhance patient management, and support the delivery of comprehensive oral health care. Students are taught the importance of teamwork in an efficient and modern dental care delivery system. The College of Dental Medicine provides an International Dental Graduate program that offers graduate dentists of foreign dental schools the ability to earn a D.M.D. degree in three years. The international dental graduates join the traditional D.M.D. program in the summer preceding the beginning of the D2 year. This degree allows them to qualify for dental licensure in the United States. The college also offers postdoctoral programs for dentists in advanced general dentistry and special needs dentistry, as well as specialty programs in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, and prosthodontics. Residents enrolled in these advanced dental education programs also have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science (M.S.) degree. The College of Dental Medicine serves as a professional community resource for dentists. Through continuing education programs, library services, and other technical and clinical assistance, it enables dental professionals to stay current in their fields, regardless of their practice location. The College of Dental Medicine, located in the Health Professions Division Complex on 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 on Cypress Creek, at the NSU Pediatric Dental Clinic at Kids In Distress, and at Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital. The NSU North Miami Beach campus houses 44 modern dental operatories that include the highly regarded Henry Schein Special Needs Dental Clinic. Faculty members conduct both basic science and translational research in laboratory facilities within the College of Dental Medicine. Research focuses on stem cell and tissue engineering, dental immunology, dental materials sciences, epidemiology and public health, and clinical trials. The college has a strong community service mission and provides dental care to low income, underserved, and medically complex patients. Dental students participate in U.S. and international mission trips annually with students from other HPD colleges at Nova Southeastern University. The college also works with the Florida Dental Association and various dental student associations to conduct community service activities. The College of Dental Medicine, founded in 1996, embraces NSU’s Vision 2020 and core values as it strives to achieve its educational, research, and service missions. The alumni of the College of Dental Medicine, from its more than 20-year history, are already serving as leaders in the dental profession and being recognized for their achievements as outstanding clinicians, dental educators, entrepreneurs, and professional dental association leaders. College of Medical Sciences The College of Medical Sciences began the Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program in the fall of 1996. This is a program for students to demonstrate that they can be successful in either NSU’s osteopathic medical program or its dental program. Students are trained in human biology and medicine to improve their academic credentials in order to be considered for admission to our professional schools. Those enrolled in this program take basic science courses, along with dental and osteopathic medicine students. Courses