Master of Science
Stomatology is the science of structure, function, and disease of the oral
cavity. Study methods include examination of related histories, evaluation
of clinical signs and symptoms, and use of biochemical, microscopic, and
radiologic procedures to establish a diagnosis and a plan for therapeutic
management.
The postdoctoral programs are diverse and flexible. Three educational tracks, emphasizing oral pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, or oral medicine, allow postdoctoral students to obtain advanced clinical, didactic, and research related education while pursuing a Master of Science degree.
M.S. in Stomatology with Oral Pathology Emphasis Dental school graduates in this program pursue comprehensive study of basic biologic and health sciences in preparation for teaching and research. A minimum of 35 semester hours of satisfactory graduate credit is required. Candidates for the M.S. prepare and submit a thesis based on the results of research conducted during their course of study.
Certificate in Oral Pathology and M.S. in Stomatology with Oral
Pathology Emphasis
This program combines the minimum requirements of the certificate and
master's degree programs. Completion time is usually 36 to 48 months. The
educational requirements of the certificate program in oral pathology meet
the requirements for the preparation of dental specialists as set forth by
the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the
American Board of Oral Pathology.
M.S. in Stomatology with Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Emphasis
Dental school graduates in this program pursue comprehensive study of basic
and health sciences in preparation for teaching and research. A minimum of
44 semester hours of satisfactory graduate credit is required. Candidates
for the M.S. prepare and submit a thesis based on the results of research
conducted during their course of study.
Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and M.S. in Stomatology
with Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Emphasis
This program combines the minimum requirements of the certificate and
master's
degree programs. Completion time is usually 36 to 48 months. The
educational
requirements of the certificate program in oral and maxillofacial radiology
meet the requirements for preparation of dental specialists as set forth by
the
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
M.S. in Stomatology with Oral Medicine Emphasis
Students in this program pursue comprehensive study of health sciences in
preparation for teaching and research. A minimum of 42 semester hours of
graduate credit is required, which includes thesis preparation based on
research conducted during the program.
Certificate in Oral Medicine and M.S. in Stomatology with Oral Medicine
Emphasis
This program combines the minimum requirements of the certificate and
master's degree programs. Completion time is usually 24 to 36 months. The
certificate program in oral medicine meets the requirements for preparation
of dental specialists set forth by the American Board of Oral Medicine and
the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
Program of Study
Students in all six programs must complete the core courses listed below.
They also must complete the basic science and departmental courses
appropriate to their track, listed as "additional required courses."
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Track
77:103 Introduction to Radionuclides and Radiobiology
4 s.h.
77:106 Environmental and Radiological Health Physics
4 s.h.
77:211 Physics of Radiobiology I
4 s.h.
77:220 Human and Mammalian Radiobiology
4 s.h.
77:223 Cellular Radiobiology
4 s.h.
86:243 Practical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
86:244 Technical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
86:245 Head and Neck Radiology
arr.
87:215 Physical Diagnosis
2 s.h.
Oral Medicine Track
86:225 Manifestations of Oral and Paraoral Disease
arr.
86:238 Introduction to Histopathology
1 s.h.
86:244 Technical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
86:247 Clinical Laboratory Medicine
arr.
86:248 Advanced Complex Hospital Dental Care
arr.
86:249 Seminars in Oral Medicine
arr.
87:215 Physical Diagnosis
2 s.h.
112:251 Pathophysiology of Skin and Oral Mucosa
2 s.h.
112:253 Biological Aspects of Neoplasia
2 s.h.
112:259 Infectious Diseases
2 s.h.
112:269 Advanced Dental Therapeutics
1 s.h.
Facilities
Facilities reserved exclusively for the Department of Oral Pathology,
Radiology, and Medicine include a radiology special procedures area,
interpretation room, seminar room, tutorial laboratory for training small
groups of graduate and undergraduate students, computer simulations area,
surgical oral pathology laboratory, and a clinical pathology laboratory
with areas for histopathology, hematology, clinical chemistry, and
immunology.
In addition, the College of Dentistry has joint use research laboratories that are well equipped and staffed for conducting research involving histology, histochemistry, materials technology, radiobiology, ultrastructure, and electron probe analysis and quantification. The department also maintains a library/seminar room.
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an accredited program leading
to the D.D.S. or D.M.D., or a foreign equivalent, and must qualify for
admission to The University of Iowa Graduate College. To be considered for
admission, applicants must have a 2.70 cumulative grade point average (on a
4.00 scale).
All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Students from countries whose primary language is not English must present evidence of satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE).
Final decisions on acceptance of applicants who meet the requirements for admission are made by the department faculty. A personal interview may be requested.
86:102 Oral Pathology for Dental Hygienists
3 s.h.
Basic information required to differentiate between normal, diseased oral
tissues; general understanding of pathologic processes.
86:104 Dental Radiology for Dental Hygienists
1 s.h.
Intraoral techniques, radiation safety, processing and mounting
radiographs.
86:105 Clinical Dental Radiology for Dental Hygienists
2 s.h.
Supervised clinical experience in taking dental radiographs, processing and
mounting films.
Predoctoral
86:120 Fundamentals of Oral Radiology
1 s.h.
Methods of clinical, radiographic examination, record keeping; correlation
of
basic, clinical sciences.
86:135 Oral Pathology
4 s.h.
Diseases involving orofacial organs.
86:145 Introduction to Clinical Oral Radiology
1 s.h.
Principles, techniques of diagnosis, radiology, clinical pathology in
clinical
practice.
86:155 Systemic Disease Manifestations
1 s.h.
Clinical medicine for dental students; basic information for patient
evaluation.
86:160 Clinical Oral Diagnosis
arr.
Diagnosis of orofacial diseases by clinical, laboratory, radiographic
methods;
clinical case analysis.
86:161 Clinical Oral Radiology
arr.
Taking and processing intraoral, extraoral radiographs; principles of
radiographic interpretation.
Graduate
86:200 Stomatology Literature Review
arr.
New articles from a variety of health care journals.
86:225 Manifestations of Oral and Paraoral Disease
arr.
Clinical experience in diagnosing, managing patients.
86:226 Physical, Laboratory, and Historical Features of Disease
arr.
Head and neck diseases, abnormalities.
86:227 Surgical Oral Pathology
1 s.h
Experience in day to day operations of surgical oral pathology laboratory;
advanced training in histopathologic diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial
diseases. May be repeated. Consent of instructor required. Pre or
corequisite: 86:240.
86:228 Introduction to Surgical Oral Pathology
1 s.h.
Day to day operations of surgical oral pathology laboratory;
histopathologic
diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases. May be repeated. Consent of
instructor required.
86:230 Research in Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine
arr.
Includes thesis preparation.
86:238 Introduction to Histopathology
1 s.h.
Case studies; histopathologic diagnosis of diseases that affect oral and
maxillofacial region. May be repeated. Consent of instructor required.
86:240 Histopathology
1 s.h.
Case studies; advanced training in histopathologic diagnosis of diseases
that
affect oral and maxillofacial region. May be repeated. Consent of
instructor
required. Pre or corequisite: 89:202.
86:241 Hospital Oral Pathology
arr.
Management of patient consultations, diagnosis, therapy at a hospital based
dental service.
86:242 Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
Radiologic manifestations of diseases; emphasis on craniofacial complex.
86:243 Practical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
Clinic participation; supervision of dental and dental hygiene students,
review
of their cases; participation in clinical radiology conferences, laboratory
exercises.
86:244 Technical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
arr.
Experience with technical maintenance of darkroom, clinical equipment;
troubleshooting under supervision of radiology staff.
86:245 Head and Neck Radiology
arr.
Hospital based rotation in diagnostic radiology with participation in
interpretation sessions; CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound.
86:246 Craniofacial Radiology
arr.
Hospital based rotation in diagnostic radiology; exposure to interpretive
sessions on ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine.
86:247 Clinical Laboratory Medicine
arr.
Hospital based rotations through clinical pathology laboratories and
participation in four clinical specialty areas hematology, chemistry,
immunology, microbiology.
86:248 Advanced Complex Hospital Dental Care
arr.
Hospital based experience in providing direct patient care to hospitalized
and
ambulatory patients who have complicating systemic diseases or physical
disabilities; rotations include clinical neurology, dermatology,
otolaryngology, general medicine, anesthesiology.
86:249 Seminars in Oral Medicine
arr.
Forensic odontology; clinical infection control and aseptic procedures in
dental practice; radiation safety.
86:256 Advanced Oral Pathology
arr.
Diseases involving orofacial organs; emphasis on bibliographic research,
biodynamic analysis of pathologic processes, diagnostic interpretation;
content
adapted to student interests. Consent of instructor required.
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