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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
DENTISTRY

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DENT 550 P-Special Studies in Dentistry (*, max. 12)
Offered by the various departments from which students may elect study in areas of special interest to them. Includes subject matter applicable to all phases of dentistry. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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DENT 563 Elements of Conscious Sedation (1-2)
Details theory and techniques for rendering oral, inhalation, transmucosal, intramuscular, and intravenous forms of conscious sedation. Focuses on pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of nitrous oxide, benzodiazepines, narcotics, and barbiturates. Addresses usual applications, special considerations, legal issues, and proper record keeping. Emphasizes prevention and management of emergencies. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.
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DENT 565 Dental Photography and Imaging (2)
Provides postdoctoral students with sufficient knowledge and experience to select and use correct photographic equipment for photographing patients (facial and intraoral views), casts, instruments, x-rays, charts, and objects. Offered: S.
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DENT 568 Internal Medicine for Dentistry ([1-3]-, max. 6)
Review of major organ systems, including normal anatomy and physiology, common pathophysiologies, medical interventions. Details modifications necessary for dental treatment and medical emergency management. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: S.
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DENT 663 Treatments of Patients with Special Needs 2 (2)
Exposes students to the assessment process and treatment strategies for successful management of patients with developmental and acquired disabilities, medically complex patients, geriatric patients, and anxious, fearful, or phobic patients in a variety of treatment settings, including clinical, hospital, and extramural (nursing home or senior center). Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.
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DENT 690 P-Extended Clinical Dentistry (1)
Educational experiences in clinical dentistry. Available to students who have successfully completed the University of Washington Doctor of Dental Surgery curriculum and seek additional supervised experience in the delivery of oral health care services within three quarters of graduation and prior to licensure. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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DENT 700 Master's Thesis (*-)
Offered: AWSpS.
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