Master of Science in Dentistry - Digital Dentistry

The Master of Science in Dentistry - Digital Dentistry (MSD) program is the first full-time program of its kind worldwide; it is a 2-year clinical program with an emphasis on prosthodontic rehabilitations using multiple digital systems and technologies. The objective of this program is to provide clinicians with a sound academic and clinical background in digital dentistry with a wide variety of technologies from over 20 different manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on training clinicians who are competent in all aspects of digital dentistry from guided surgical implant placement to 3D smile design, full mouth rehabilitation, and computer-assisted manufacturing of high-quality restorations. The program is enriched by comprehensive treatment planning involving full mouth rehabilitation, treatment of edentulism, and rehabilitation of the worn dentition. Contemporary esthetic materials and dental implant therapy are emphasized.

Curriculum

The format outlined below is subject to change based on availability of courses, instructors, and continued relevance to the overall curriculum.

Year 1, Summer B, Header 

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
DIGT700	Digital Dentistry Basics	1
GDENT701 04	Preclinical Instruction	1
Semester Total		3.5

Year 1, Fall A 

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GDENT801	Teaching Methodologies	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT899A	Research Thesis	1
GDENT827	Interdiscipl Dent Impl I	1
DIGT710	Structured Literature Review	2
DIGT714	Advanced Digital Dentistry I	2
Semester Total		10.5

Year 1, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GDENT863	Dental Ethics/Behavioral Mgmt	1
GDENT828	Interdispl Dent Impl II	1
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial	2
GDENT899B	Research Thesis	1
DIGT715	Advanced Digital Dentistry II	2
DIGT711	Structured Literature Review II	2
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Summer A, Header

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GDENT899C	Research Thesis	1
DIGT716	Advanced Digital Dentistry III	2
DIGT711	Structured Literature Review III	2
Semester Total		5

Year 2, Fall A

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DIGT717	Advanced Digital Dentistry IV	2
DIGT723	Structured Literature Review IV	2
GDENT899D	Research Thesis	1
Semester Total		5

Year 2, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GDENT899E	Research Thesis	2
DIGT725	Advanced Digital Dentistry V	2
DIGT724	Structured Literature Review V	2
Semester Total		6
Curriculum Total		40