Electives are courses designed to allow dental students the opportunity to vary their curriculum according to individual interests. Electives are intended to supplement, not to replace any part of, the core curriculum.
Requirements
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 60 clock hours (6 credit hours) of approved elective courses.
Printable Version – UFCD Electives: 2021-2022
UFCD Electives – Course Descriptions 2021 – 2022
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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SCHEDULE, ROTATION, INDEPENDENT STUDY
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COURSE DIRECTOR
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REGISTRATION METHOD
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2DN, 3DN and 4DN
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Using Tech to Support Teaching
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1-3 (variable)
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Independent Study
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Ms. M. Johnson
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Meet with course director for project approval, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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2DN, 3DN and 4DN
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Oral Surgery Interest Group
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1
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Scheduled
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Dr. Dolwick
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2DN, 3DN and 4DN
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Evidence Based Dentistry
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1
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Scheduled
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Dr. Gold
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Email department chair, Dr. Riley, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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2DN, 3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Community Dentistry
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email department chair, Dr. Riley, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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2DN, 3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Oral Biology
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email department chair, Dr. Davey, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Orthodontics
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email department chair, Dr. Dolce , and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Operative Dentistry
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email department chair, Dr. Ribeiro , and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Oral Medicine
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1
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Independent Study
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Dr. Katz
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Email department chair, Dr. Cohen , and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Periodontics
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email department chair, Dr. Aukhil, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Mentored Research in Prosthodontics
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1
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Independent Study
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TBD
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Email course director, Dr. Esquivel, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Diversity in Dentistry
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1
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Scheduled
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Dr. Lecorn
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3DN and 4DN
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Topics in General Dentistry
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1
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Scheduled
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Dr. R. Gohel
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Department chair request; Email course director; Elective Enrollment Form
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3DN and 4DN
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Dental Extramural Elective
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1
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Independent Study
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Dr. Pereira
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Elective Enrollment Form , Prior to arranging off-site location approve clinic selection with course director
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3DN and 4DN
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Private Practice Experience
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1
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Independent Study
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Dr. Pereira
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Elective Enrollment Form , Prior to arranging off-site location approve clinic selection with course director
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4DN
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Dental Emergency Management
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1
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Rotation
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Dr. Zoidis
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Elective Enrollment Form , Prior to completing the 1 week rotation, make arrangements with Jerri Weiner
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4DN
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Oral Medicine/ Pathology Clinic Observation
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1
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Independent Study
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Dr. Katz
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Email course director, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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4DN
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Digital Dentures
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1
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Independent Study
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Dr. Fernandez
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Email course director, and complete Elective Interest Request Form
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4DN
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Clinical Orthodontics
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3
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Scheduled
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Dr. Neubert
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Email course director, submit essay, and complete Elective Interest Request Form
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4DN
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DMD Rotation in Grad Prosthodontics
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1
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Rotation
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Dr. O’Neill
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Email course director, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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4DN
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Integrating Digital workflow in Implant Dentistry
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1
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Rotation
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Dr. Martin
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Email course director, and complete Elective Interest Request Form
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4DN
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Advanced Digital Dental Photography
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1
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Scheduled
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Dr. Haddock
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Email course director, and complete Elective Enrollment Form
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UFCD Research Track Electives
The Research Track is intended for students who are committed to obtaining a concentrated research experience during dental school. Most of the students in this program have an interest in an academic career.
- More information about the Research Track Program Program overview and description, eligibility and program completion requirements, selection process, application form.
Faculty Registration for Creating New Electives
If a faculty member wishes to offer a new elective:
- Complete a DMD Elective Course Proposal form and forward it to the Director of Curriculum for approval.
- If the proposal is approved, it will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for further discussion and official approval.
- The elective course director will be notified of the Curriculum Committee’s final action.
Or, if a student would like an elective not currently available:
- The student should go to the faculty who will supervise the elective and serve as the Elective Course Director and propose the elective.
- The elective course director and the student should decide on the elective title, beginning date, anticipated completion date, and the total hours required to complete the elective.
- The elective course director will complete a DMD Elective Course Proposal form and forward it to the Director of Curriculum for approval.
- If the proposal is approved, it will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for further discussion and official approval.
- The elective course director will be notified of the Curriculum Committee’s final action.