Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009

Department of Dental Sciences

Chair, IAGD Program Director, and Associate Professor: Crawford
IAGD Boise Clinic Director: Powell
IAGD Pocatello Clinic Director: Klingler
IDEP Director and Adjunct Instructor: Ybarguen
Clinical Assistant Professor: Ybarguen
Adjunct Faculty:  Nielsen
Affiliate Faculty: Bingham, Brady, Bruce, Chapman, Comstock, Dean, DiGrazia,  Doyle, Duncan, Ellis, Eppich, Ferguson, Hanson, Hopkins, Johnson, Kempers, Leavitt, Matunas,  McMurray, McMinn, Meadors, Morrison, Moultin, Munk, Nelson, Newton, Peterson, Polson, Ruppel, Seyler, Stauts, Sutton, Taybos, Vania, Zirker

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The Department of Dental Sciences administers the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) for predoctoral dental students, and the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Residency (IAGD) as a postdoctoral program.

The Idaho Dental Education Program is designed to provide residents of Idaho with access to a high quality dental education as if Idaho had its own dental school. The IDEP program is fully accredited as a Satellite Program of Creighton University School of Dentistry by the American Dental Association. The program involves a first year curriculum at Idaho State University in Pocatello, followed by completion of the second through fourth years at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Students completing the four year program receive the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree and are eligible to take the licensure examinations necessary to become practicing dentists. Students may also elect to pursue advanced training through residencies or specialty programs, eventually becoming board certified in one of the recognized dental specialties.

There are eight positions available for Idaho residents. Applicants to the program must have completed the necessary prerequisites in English, Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics and other requirements as outlined in the Department of Dental SciencesBulletin. In addition to fulfilling the minimal prerequisites most students accepted into the program will have a bachelor's degree at the time of entry into IDEP. Occasionally, some exceptional students who have completed the junior level (upper division) of college course work are admitted into the program.

Students are encouraged to work closely with their pre-dental academic advisor in making course selections which fulfill dental school and degree completion requirements.

Formal application for admission to the IDEP program follows the guidelines printed in the Department of Dental SciencesBulletin and the Creighton University School of Dentistry Bulletin. The application process involves: taking the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), completion of the American Dental Education Association Application Service centralized application, the Creighton Supplemental Application and the IDEP Residency Certification Form. Although the application process can be completed as late as January 1 of the year the student plans to enter the program, earlier application is strongly encouraged to allow adequate time for completion of admission requirements and consideration by the admissions committee.

Further information concerning the program, admission requirements, Bulletins and Residency Certification forms can be obtained by contacting the program at the following address:

Department of Dental Sciences
Box 8088
Idaho State University
Pocatello ID 83209-8088
Phone: (208) 282-3289
www.isu.edu/departments/dentsci

Required Basic Science Courses
BIOL g400       Oral Histology and Embryology         3 cr
BIOL g400L      Oral Histology and Embryology Lab     0 cr
BIOL g419       Mammalian Histology                   4 cr
BIOL g419L      Mammalian Histology Lab               0 cr
BIOL g432       Biochemistry                          3 cr
BIOL g440       Human Gross Anatomy                   4 cr
BIOL g440L      Human Gross Anatomy Lab               0 cr
BIOL g450       Head and Neck Anatomy                 3 cr
BIOL g450L      Head and Neck Anatomy Lab             0 cr
BIOL g460       Neuroscience                          4 cr
BIOL g464       Human Systemic Physiology             5 cr

Required Dental SciencesCourses

IDEP g413       Dental Anatomy Lecture I              1 cr
IDEP g414       Dental Anatomy Laboratory             3 cr
IDEP g415       Dental Materials Science I            2 cr 
IDEP g417       Interpersonal Relationships 
                  and Communication                   1 cr
IDEP g423       Preventive Dentistry                  2 cr
IDEP g425       History of Dentistry                  1 cr
IDEP g426       Field Experience                      1 cr
IDEP g433       Oral Hygiene Technique                1 cr
IDEP g434       Dental Materials Science II           3 cr
IDEP g435       Occlusion Laboratory                  1 cr
IDEP g444       Values and Ethics                     1 cr
IDEP g454       Occlusion Lecture                     1 cr
IDEP g463       Dental Radiology I                    1 cr
IDEP g464       Dental Radiology Technique            1 cr
IDEP g465	Dental Radiology II		      1 cr
NTD g499        Dental Nutrition                      1 cr
PSYC g499       Behavioral Growth and Development     1 cr

Optional Dental SciencesCourses

IDEP 617        Education Program                     2 cr

IDEP Courses

Semester codes are shown at the end of each course description:  F = Fall;  S = Spring;  Su = Summer;  D = "Demand"--which means that when a cohort of students reaches the point in the degree curriculum when a course is required that is not normally taught each semester, the department will teach the course.

IDEP g413 Dental Anatomy Lecture I 1 credit. Nomenclature, chronology and methods of designation of human teeth. Form, size and contour of the teeth, including external and internal anatomy of the permanent and deciduous dentitions, intertooth relations and occlusion. D

IDEP g414 Dental Anatomy Laboratory 3 credits. Carving of plaster teeth larger than average measurements and carving of wax teeth to natural size. Mounting of study casts on a functional articulator and waxing of teeth in occlusion. F

IDEP g415 Dental Materials Science I 2 credits. Composition, properties and application of the materials used in dentistry. Basic information on the design of preparatory work necessary for the mouth incident to the reception of these materials. F

IDEP g417 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication 1 credit. To assist their orientation and adjustment to professional education, freshmen will participate in group introductions followed by a discussion on interpersonal relationships and communication in general, relationships with classmates, administrators, faculty, and staff; dealing with stress; and establishing study habits. Graded S/U. F

IDEP g423 Preventive Dentistry 2 credits. Introducing the philosophy and need for preventive dentistry by developing the student's knowledge of and skills for effective oral hygiene. Concepts of self motivation, knowledge of dental diseases and abnormalities; application of the principles of fluoridation, nutrition, patient motivation, and home care. F

IDEP g425 History of Dentistry 1 credit. To acquaint the student with the history of dentistry from ancient times to present, emphasis is placed upon contributions by individuals and groups of individuals leading to the current status of dentistry in the United States. Graded S/U. F

IDEP g426 Community Dentistry Field Experience 1 credit. Designed to acquaint students with area health problems and with area health services and agencies. Field experience is gained during dental health and/or career presentations in public schools. To provide a variety of experiences, visits are made, for example, to the chronically ill, aged, or handicapped; to water purification facilities; to Indian groups. S

IDEP g433 Oral Hygiene Technique 1 credit. Introduction to the instruments and their usage in performing a complete scaling prophylaxis of the teeth. Periodontal charting and instrument sharpening techniques are also performed. Didactic, laboratory, and clinical introduction. S

IDEP g434 Dental Materials Science II 3 credits. Continuation of IDEP g415. PREREQ: IDEP g415. S

IDEP g435 Occlusion Laboratory 1 credit. Various exercises simulating clinical diagnostic and treatment procedures are employed to exemplify principles of maxillomandibular relationships. S

IDEP g444 Values and Ethics 1 credit. Designed to identify and understand one's own ethical decision-making processes and the relationship of religion with values and ethics. Students will discuss the areas of value of care for people as individuals, challenges of personal and professional opportunities, code of ethics of the A.D.A. and dental care delivery systems. Graded S/U. F

IDEP g454 Occlusion Lecture 1 credit. Basic principles of maxillomandibular relationships, static and functional, as related to the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. S

IDEP g463 Dental Radiology I 1 credit. History, theory and application of ionizing radiation resulting in radiography of the oral structures; including exposure and developing parameters along with basic interpretation. COREQ: IDEP g464. S

IDEP g464 Dental Radiology Technique 1 credit. Practical experience in exposing and developing dental radiographs. The course will include techniques required to complete a diagnostic full mouth series, bitewing films and panoramic radiographs.  COREQ: IDEP g463. S

IDEP g465 Dental Radiology II 1 credit.  History, theory, and application of radiographic methods in dentistry including cephalometric, panoramic, and digital modalities.  COREQ: IDEP g463 and IDEP g464. S

IDEP 617 Extramural Dental Education Program 2 credits. Community clinical experience at the ISU dental clinic. Under direct supervision, dental students observe and participate in total patient care and office management while serving Idaho residents who would not normally receive dental care. D

PSYC g499 Special Problems 1 credit. General body growth and development of the normal child. Major theories of psychological growth and maturation of the normal child with commonaberrations. Dental management of children in regard to psychological growth and development. D

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