PCC 146.01-.04 Advanced General Dentistry [2016-2017]
Section outline
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PCC 146.01-.04 is an advanced general dentistry course that integrates clinical case discussion, advanced treatment planning, and practice management. It is composed of four (4) separate quarter courses .01, .02, .03, and .04 - each providing a final grade at the end of the quarter.
Topics include: treatment planning, diversity & inclusion, aging, cognition, and oral health, laser dentistry, practice management essentials, financial and accounting aspects of a practice, career paths in dentistry, ingredients for a successful dental practice, real life ethical dilemmas & quality assurance, scope of responsibility in personnel management, developing a practice manual for a small group practice, and case selection for clinical case presentation.
Students with disabilities: The School of Dentistry embraces all students, including students with documented disabilities. To ensure access to the class and all programs at the SOD, please contact Timothy Montgomery at Timothy.Montgomery@ucsf.edu or 415-476-6595 to review the process for accommodations in the classroom and clinical settings. Accommodations are never retroactive therefore students are strongly encouraged to register with student disability services as soon as they begin their program or believe they need accommodations. Once need for accommodations is confirmed, a letter will be sent to your course directors. Other support services beneficial to students include: Student Health and Counseling Services: 415-476-1281 for both physical and emotional well-being and UCSF Learn with Peggy Ryan at 415-502-1484 for general study skills enhancement.
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Endo and Perio for the General Dentist- Drs. Pinelopi Xenoudi and Mike Sabeti
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Real Life Ethics and Quality Assurance in Your Office- Guest presenter: Dr. Larry Jenson
Panel: Drs. Amini, Centore, Coluzzi, Jenson
Resources
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Case Presentations
Reading Assignment for Quiz:
You Tube:
Surprise Guests /End of Year Party
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Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Jennifer Perkins DDS MD
Articulate Presentations: NONE
Reading Assignment for Quiz: Two articles (30 pages) required for QUIZ
You Tube: NONE
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Prosthodontic Treatment planning for the General Dentist starring Dr. Justin Shek and Dr. Samuel Chiu. Your host, Dr. Coluzzi
Suggested Reading: 1) CDA Journal article on crown lengthening
2) Introduction to Treatment Planning from PCC 147.02
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Legal Aspects of Dental Practice: Michael Kowalski JD
Handouts
Reading Assignment for Quiz:
You Tube:
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Financing and Accounting for Your Practice: Mr. Ventura and Mr. Challberg
Handouts
Reading Assignment for Quiz
You Tube
Surprise Guest: Up Close & Personal
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The Path to a Successful Dental Practice: Dr. Don Coluzzi. Guest: Dr. Ben Amini
Articulate Presentation:
Reading Assignment for Quiz:
You Tube:
Surprise Guest: Up Close & Personal
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Essentials of Dental Practice- Mr. Goldman ESQ
Handouts- see below
Reading Assignment for Quiz: Business Law for the New Dentist and Dental Law Checklist- see below.
You Tube: none
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Treatment Planning for the General Dentist: Dr. Don Coluzzi, moderator; panel of Drs. Ben Amini, Jeffrey Eaton, Loeta Robles, and Paul Atkinson
Articulate Presentation: None
Required Reading for Quiz: see below
You Tube: none
Surprise Guest: Up Close & Personal
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Lasers: Come See the Light- Dr. Don Coluzzi
Articulate Presentations: none
Reading Assignments: Read and study the required power points and article below. There will be a quiz on laser material from required reading which we will review as preparation for the exam.
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FINAL EXAM 11-12n *** on Quality Improvement, Geriatrics & Oral Health, Cognition & Aging, and Laser Dentistry. Specific learning objectives will be posted shortly to guide studying.
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Intro to Aging, Elder Abuse, and Cognition- Drs. Susan Hyde and Jonathan Canick
Articulate Presentations:
Reading Assignment for Quiz: FOUR ARTICULATE PRESENTATIONS REQUIRED (BELOW) AND ONE ARTICLE SEATTLE
1.Intro to Aging articulate presentation
2. Treatment Planning articulate presentation
3. Elder Abuse & Neglect articulate presentation
4. Aging, Cognition, and Capacity articulate presentations
5. Seattle Care Pathway article
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Surprise Guest: Student Presentations for Research & Clinical Excellence Day- Dr. Michael McMasters and Roger Mraz
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Principles of Treatment Planning and RBAs- Dr. Joel White
Articulate Presentation: NO
Reading Assignment for Quiz: YES: 1) course module #35 below- see link; read module, then login and take the test after reading the module. You may repeat the #35 module test as many times as needed. Bring hard copy to class (print score) as record that you passed module #35 with a score of 80% or higher; 2) see you tube video; and 3) review pdf on minor consent in California.
QUIZ: YES
You Tube: YES, see link below for 5 minute video
Surprise Guest: TBA
BRING PRIVACY SCREEN AND LAPTOP FOR QUIZ EVERY SESSION PLEASE
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Use forum to ask general questions about the course to Faculty, TA's, or other students.
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Link to ETS Class Capture catalog - watch before the start of next class.





