College of Dental Medicine—Postdoctoral Programs 503 Postdoctoral Programs NSU’s College of Dental Medicine developed postdoctoral advanced education programs in several fields starting in the fall of 1997. There are training positions available in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, and advanced education in general dentistry. These programs are supervised by board-certified and educationally qualified dental specialists. Lectures, seminars, and multidisciplinary conferences related to patients and their dental treatment, as well as in research, are conducted. Students also serve as instructors in the predoctoral laboratory and clinic. An original research project must be completed by each student (except those in advanced education in general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery). Upon successful completion of the program requirements, trainees receive certificates in their respective specialties. Postdoctoral Core Courses All postdoctoral students are required to take the following courses during their first year: CDM 5000—Advanced Dental Radiology Consideration of hard and soft tissue craniofacial imaging modalities, including MRI, tomography, and digital imaging. (1 credit) CDM 5004—Advanced Oral Histology and Embryology Cytological and developmental considerations in embryological, fetal, and neonatal human craniofacial growth and development. (2 credits) CDM 5005—Introduction to Postdoc Education This course is designed for postgraduate residents entering their first year of postgraduate education at the College of Dental Medicine. Topics covered include implant dentistry, caries risk management, professional relations, tobacco cessation, domestic violence, ethics, standards of care and informed consent, infection control, risk management, and dental photography. (5 credits) CDM 5006—Fundamentals of Biostatistics Analysis of descriptive and inferential statistics as used in contemporary biomedical research, including electronic-based statistical programs. (3 credits) CDM 5002—Research Design The objective of this course is to learn how to plan research projects, initiate the projects, and effectively present the findings. Critical evaluation of the literature about the field of interest will be emphasized. (2 credits) CDM 5003—Advanced Microbiology and Cell Biology This course offers graduate training in microbiology, including virology, bacteriology, microbial genetics, and microbial pathogenesis. (2 credits) CDM 5008—Advanced Medical Physiology This course gives a detailed examination of cells and their transport—cardiac, pulmonary, and acid base—as related to maintenance of oral health and onset of disease. (1 credit) CDM 5109—Ethics and Jurisprudence This course reviews hallmarks of dental professional ethics and aspects of the law that commonly impact on the daily practice of dentistry. (1 credit) CDM 5102—Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Gross and histological specimen consideration in hard and soft tissue diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures. (2 credits) CDM 5103—Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Lecture Series Didactic and dissection-based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice. (3 credits) CDM 5104—Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Lab Series Laboratory-based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice. (3 credits) CDM 5106—Advanced Systemic Oral Medicine and Pharmacology This course expands on the predoctoral education regarding the topic of oral medicine. The seminars will discuss current and classic literature to help refine the skills of students in interpreting a medical history and dental management of medically complex patients. (2 credits) CDM 8000—Advanced Dental Education Seminar Series Postgraduate residents in their first postgraduate year attend this seminar series, which provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary learning at an advanced level. Presentations are given on topics related to advanced general dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and craniofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, and prosthodontics, followed by collegial discussion. Advanced treatment planning cases are also presented in a format that encourages interdisciplinary discussion of complex cases. (2 credits)
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