Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth and oral structures using prosthetic devices. Students develop skills in fixed and removable prosthodontics, implant dentistry, and digital dentistry. Graduates are prepared for careers in prosthodontic practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of prosthetic dental treatment and prosthodontics. - Develop skills in designing, fabricating, and placing fixed and removable prosthetic devices. - Learn techniques for implant dentistry, including surgical placement and restoration of dental implants. - Explore principles of occlusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and comprehensive patient care. - Analyze and interpret prosthodontic data and research findings. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills for effective prosthetic dental treatment. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Prosthetic Dental Treatment** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in prosthetic dental treatment and prosthodontics. - Fundamentals of tooth loss, restoration options, and patient management. 2. **Fixed Prosthodontics** - Principles of fixed prosthodontics, including crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneers. - Techniques for designing, fabricating, and placing fixed prosthetic devices. 3. **Removable Prosthodontics** - Principles of removable prosthodontics, including complete and partial dentures. - Techniques for designing, fabricating, and fitting removable prosthetic devices. 4. **Implant Dentistry** - Principles of implant dentistry, including surgical placement, osseointegration, and restoration of dental implants. - Techniques for planning, placing, and restoring dental implants. 5. **Digital Dentistry** - Principles of digital dentistry, including CAD/CAM technology, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing. - Techniques for utilizing digital technologies in prosthodontic treatment. 6. **Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders** - Principles of occlusion, including bite analysis, occlusal adjustment, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function. - Techniques for managing temporomandibular disorders and occlusal problems. 7. **Comprehensive Patient Care** - Principles of comprehensive patient care, including treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. - Techniques for providing holistic and patient-centered prosthodontic treatment. 8. **Prosthodontic Research** - Principles of prosthodontic research, data analysis, and evidence-based practice. - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in prosthodontics. 9. **Clinical Prosthodontics** - Real-world experiences in prosthodontic practice, including patient care, case presentations, and clinical rotations. - Application of learned skills in practical prosthodontic scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Prosthetic Dental Treatment** - Comprehensive project applying skills in fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, or digital dentistry. - Delivery of a polished prosthodontic treatment plan, clinical case presentation, or research study. **Assessment Methods:** - Fixed and removable prosthodontic treatment plans, implant dentistry case studies, digital dentistry projects, occlusion analyses, comprehensive patient care plans, research methodology projects, clinical case presentations, capstone projects, and clinical evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Fixed Prosthodontics" by Shillingburg et al. - "Removable Partial Dentures" by Stewart et al. - "Implant Dentistry" by Misch. - "Digital Dentistry" by Wismeijer and Evans. - "Occlusion" by Dawson. - "Temporomandibular Disorders" by Okeson. - "Comprehensive Patient Care in Prosthodontics" by various authors. - "Prosthodontic Research Methods" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Suitable for dental graduates interested in specializing in prosthodontics. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-3 years for a certificate or Master of Science (MS) in Prosthodontics, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research projects. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a certificate or Master of Science (MS) in Prosthodontics and pursue board certification from the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) or other relevant certifying bodies. **Target Audience:** Aspiring prosthodontists, dental specialists, and individuals seeking careers in prosthodontic practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and research skills needed to excel in prosthetic dental treatment, supporting careers in prosthodontic practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions.