Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year

Clinical Periodontics

A three-quarter course teaching students to examine, diagnose, render periodontal therapy, and refer patients when indicated.

Third Year, Fourth Year

Clinical Preventive Dentistry

This course lets students apply Cariology and Periodontal knowledge to clinical settings, focusing on oral hygiene and preventive treatment plans.

Third Year, Fourth Year

Clinical Prosthodontics

A four-quarter course for D3 students to gain experience and competency treating edentulous and partially edentulous patients in a clinical setting.

Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year

Clinical Restorative Dentistry

This course involves restorative case and competency assessments and a final OSCE to develop student skills and confidence in patient treatment.

Third Year, Fourth Year

Clinical Treatment Planning

Develop skills needed for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning in a patient-centered manner.

Community

The School of Dentistry benefits from our relationship with the people and institutions of Los Angeles.

Community-Based Clinical Education

Our mission is to enhance our students’ education while increasing access to care for vulnerable populations through sustainable community service.

Fourth Year

Community-Based Clinical Education

Two, three-week session where D4 students gain experience in various dental settings, including community clinics to prepare for independent practice.

Second Year

Complete Dentures

This course covers complete denture fabrication through lectures and clinic sessions, preparing students to treat and manage completely edentulous patients.

Fourth Year

Comprehensive Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Students spend nine days participating in comprehensive pediatric care, including examinations, preventive care, and restorative dentistry.