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/ 2013–2014 Record The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, North Carolina’s first dental school, promotes the health of the people of North Carolina, the nation and the world through excellence in teaching, patient care, research and service. 2013–2014 Record page 1 Table of Contents The University of North Carolina 3 General Administration 5 History of the University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 6 Mission Statement 7 Administration 8 Location of the Campus 8 Historical Sketch The School of Dentistry 12 Message from the Dean of the School of Dentistry 14 Administration and Department Chairs 16 Mission Statement 19 History and Description 20 University Resources Campus Health Services University, School Regulations on Honor Code The Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling (CSSAC) Accessibility Resources & Service The Department of University Housing and Residential Education The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid The University Libraries Campus Recreation Carolina Dining Services Diversity and Multicultural Affairs The Department of Public Safety 24 Craniofacial Center Award 26 Information Relevant to the School of Dentistry Experience Immunization Requirements Infectious Disease Status Late Registration Awarding of Degrees and Certificates Class and Clinic Attendance Patient Care Responsibilities Research Experience Spurgeon Dental Society Student Membership in the Dental Community International Opportunities Academic Policy and Procedures Predoctoral Program: D.D.S. Program 30 Introduction 30 Admission Requirements Biology Chemistry Physics English 32 Additional Preparation Dental Admission Test Purpose of the Test Personal Qualifications Selection Factors Application Process and Admissions Deposit 33 Admission Requirements for Internationally Trained Dentists: Four-Year D.D.S. Program 33 Admission Requirements for Internationally Trained Dentists: Advanced Standing 33 Admission Requirements for Transfer Students 34 Predoctoral (D.D.S.) Curriculum 35 Dual Degrees Advanced Education Programs 36 Graduate Opportunities Within the School of Dentistry 37 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program Objectives Curriculum Facilities Admission 38 General Practice Residency in Dentistry Program The Residency Program The Clinical Program Service Obligations Admission 38 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 39 Dental Hygiene Education – Master of Science page 2 school of dentistry Allied Dental Education Programs 41 Dental Hygiene Programs Admission General Requirements Majoring in Dental Hygiene: Bachelor of Science Certificate in Dental Hygiene Academic Performance Tuition and Fees Financial Assistance Withdrawal Academic Opportunities Beyond the Dental Hygiene Degree 45 Dental Assisting Program Admission General Requirements Curriculum Academic Performance Tuition and Fees Financial Assistance Withdrawal Appendix A 47 University Regulations and Policies 47 Summary of the University's Policy on Prohibited Harassment, Including Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination 48 Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination Appendix B 49 Courses in D.D.S. Curriculum Appendix C 55 Courses in Dental Hygiene Curriculum Academic Calendar 59 Fall Semester 2013 60 Spring Semester 2014 61 Summer Semester 2014 Table of Contents, continued 2013–2014 Record page 3 The University of North Carolina seventeen institutions /General Administration Thomas W. Ross, J.D. President Leslie Boney, B.A. Vice President for International, Community and Economic Engagement Christopher Brown, Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Graduate Education Alisa Chapman, Ed.D. Vice President for Academic and University Programs Kevin M. FitzGerald, M.P.A. Chief of Staff William Fleming, M.P.A. Vice President for Human Resources Ann Lemmon, M.B.A Secretary of the University John Leydon, M.B.A. Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer Drew Mortez, B.A. Vice President for Governmental Relations Suzanne Ortega, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles Perusse, M.P.A. Chief Operating Officer Kimrey Rhinehardt, B.A. Vice President for Federal Relations Thomas Shanahan, J.D. Interim Vice President and General Counsel Joni B. Worthington, M.A. Vice President for Communications page 4 school of dentistry 2013–2014 Record page 5 History of the University In North Carolina all the public educational institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees are part of the University of North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the constituent institutions of the multi-campus state university. The University of North Carolina, chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, was the first public university in the United States to open its doors and the only one to graduate students in the 18th century. The first class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the next 136 years, the only campus of the University of North Carolina was at Chapel Hill. In 1877 the North Carolina General Assembly began sponsoring additional institutions of higher education, diverse in origin and purpose. Five were historically black institutions, and another was founded to educate American Indians. Several were created to prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a technological emphasis. One is a training school for performing artists. In 1931 the North Carolina General Assembly redefined the University of North Carolina to include three state-supported institutions: the campus at Chapel Hill (now the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering at Raleigh (now North Carolina State University at Raleigh) and the North Carolina College for Women (Woman’s College) at Greensboro (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). The new multi-campus University operated with one board of trust-ees and one president. By 1969 three additional campuses had joined the University through legislative action: the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 1971 the General Assembly passed legislation bringing into the University of North Carolina the state’s 10 remaining public senior institutions, each of which had until then been legally separate: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Pembroke State University, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University. This action created a 16-campus University. In l985 the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential high school for gifted students, was declared an affiliated school of the University, and it recently became the 17th constituent institution. The UNC Board of Governors is the policymaking body legally charged with “the general determination, control, supervision, management and governance of all affairs of the constituent institutions.” It elects the president, who administers the University. The 32 voting members of the board are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms. Former board chairs and board members who are former governors of North Carolina may continue to serve for limited periods as nonvoting members emeriti. The president of the UNC Association of Student Governments, or that student’s designee, is also a nonvoting member. Each of the 17 institutions is headed by a chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the president’s nomina-tion and is responsible to the president. Each institution has a board of trustees, consisting of eight members elected by the Board of Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the president of the student body, who serves ex officio. (The North Carolina School of the Arts has two additional ex officio members.) Each board of trustees holds extensive powers over academic and other operations of its institution on delegation from the Board of Governors. page 6 school of dentistry The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mission Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, serves North Carolina, the United States and the world through teaching, research and public service. We embrace an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities. Our mission is to serve as a center for research, scholarship and creativity and to teach a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate and professional students to become the next generation of leaders. Through the efforts of our exceptional faculty and staff, and with generous support from North Carolina’s citizens, we invest our knowledge and resources to enhance access to learning and to foster the success and prosperity of each rising generation. We also extend knowledge-based services and other resources of the University to the citizens of North Carolina and their institutions to enhance the quality of life for all people in the State. With lux, libertas — light and liberty — as its founding principles, the University has charted a bold course of leading change to improve society and to help solve the world’s greatest problems. (Approved by the UNC Board of Governors, November 2009) 2013–2014 Record page 7 Administration Carol L. Folt, Ph.D. Chancellor James W. Dean Jr., Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Winston B. Crisp, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Barbara Entwisle, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Research Karol Kain Gray, B.B.A. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Julia Sprunt Grumbles, B.A. Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Chris Kielt, M.A. Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Brenda R. Malone, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Human Resources William L. Roper, M.D. Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs Chief Executive Officer of the UNC Health Care System Dean, School of Medicine Leslie Chambers Strohm, J.D. Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Robert A. Blouin, Pharm.D. Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy John Charles “Jack” Boger, J.D. Dean, School of Law Robert G. Bruce, Ph.D. Director, The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education Bubba Cunningham, M.B.A. Director, Athletics Jack Evans, Ph.D. Interim Dean, Kenan–Flagler Business School Karen M. Gil, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Susan King, M.A. Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication Gary Marchionini, Ph.D. Dean, School of Information and Library Science Steven W. Matson, Ph.D. Dean, The Graduate School Bill McDiarmid, Ed.D. Dean, School of Education Jack M. Richman, Ph.D. Dean, School of Social Work Barbara K. Rimer, Dr.P.H. Dean, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Jonathan C. Sauls, J.D. Dean of Students Michael R. Smith, J.D. Dean, School of Government Kristen M. Swanson, Ph.D. Dean, School of Nursing Jane A. Weintraub, D.D.S., M.P.H. Dean, School of Dentistry Jan J. Yopp, M.A. Dean, Summer School page 8 school of dentistry Location of the Campus Historical Sketch The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located among the beautiful and gently rolling hills of the Piedmont section near the center of the state. Chapel Hill is a college town, and the University has the honor of being the first state university in America. The campus is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and historic of the major universities, and the mild climate permits year-round enjoyment of the surroundings. The Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains are located only a few hours by car from Chapel Hill, providing opportunity for scenic relaxation. The framers of North Carolina’s first state constitution wrote in 1776 that “all useful learning” should be “duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.” The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was chartered in 1789 — the year of George Washington’s first inauguration — and in 1795 it opened its doors as the first state university in the nation. New Hope Chapel (now Chapel Hill) was chosen for its central location as the site of the University. The cornerstone for Old East was laid on October 12, 1793, by William Davie, for whom the Davie Poplar, a familiar campus landmark, is named. Thus Old East became the first building of this or any state university. The University of North Carolina opened its doors on January 15, 1795, and its first student, Hinton James, arrived on foot from the Wilmington area a month later. By March 1 the University had 41 students and two professors. The first decades of the 19th century saw important developments for the new University. In 1815 the natural sciences were given equal status with the more traditional classical curriculum. In the 1820s, Denison Olmstead and Elisha Mitchell prepared and published the nation’s first geological survey. In 1832 UNC President Joseph Caldwell built the first astronomical observatory at a state university. Enrollment increased steadily during this period and by 1860 only Yale University had more students. The Civil War caused many universities to close; Carolina was one of the few Southern universities to remain open throughout the war. It was during Reconstruction that the University closed (1870–75) for the only time in its history. 2013–2014 Record page 9 page 10 school of dentistry After reopening, the University added programs that enhanced its status as a major university. In 1876 it announced a program of graduate studies leading toward postbaccalaureate degrees. In 1877 it became the first university to open a summer school for teachers. In 1879 it began medical and pharmaceutical studies. The University received its first legislative appropriation for maintenance in 1881. In 1885 it introduced its regular program for the preparation of teachers. In 1892 William Kenan, working in the University laboratory of Dr. Francis Venable, participated in research that identified calcium carbide and developed a formula for making acetylene gas from it. In 1894 the School of Law, which had been semi-independent, was incorporated into the administrative structure. In 1897 female students were admitted for the first time. At the turn of the century, the University had 512 students and a faculty of 35. It had an undergraduate college and a department for the education of teachers and it was working to establish the schools of law, medicine and pharmacy. Master’s degrees and seven Ph.D.s had been awarded at the University. The first three decades of the 20th century were a period of significant growth. Enrollment first reached one thousand in 1915. A Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was formed in 1904. In 1913 the School of Education was established and the Bureau of Extension was organized to extend the University’s resources to North Carolinians on a regular basis. The endowed Kenan professorships fund, established in 1917, provided incentive for excellence in teaching and research. In 1919 the School of Commerce, now the Kenan–Flagler Business School at Chapel Hill, was established. The School of Public Welfare began in 1920 as an outgrowth of the Department of Sociology. In 1950 the school’s name was changed to the School of Social Work. In 1922 the University was elected to membership in the Association of American Universities. The University of North Carolina Press was incorporated in 1922 and the Institute for Research in Social Science was organized in 1924. By 1930 there were 2,600 students at the University and a faculty of 222 full- and 85 part-time members. Teaching, Historical Sketch, continued study and research took place at undergraduate, graduate and professional levels in 12 colleges and schools in 21 departments. The Consolidation Act of 1931 joined the University with the Woman’s College at Greensboro and North Carolina State College in Raleigh. A single board of trustees allocated func-tions among the three constituent institutions. The offices of the Consolidated University were established at Chapel Hill and University President Frank Porter Graham became the Consolidated University’s first president. The period of the Depression in the 1930s saw a great deal of new construction on the campus as federal funds became available to create jobs for the unemployed. New dormitories, classroom buildings, a gymnasium, and other buildings and improvements were built in part from this source. World War II also resulted in some new construction and alterations on campus as the University’s facili-ties were used to train military personnel. Expansion continued throughout the 20th century, and today UNC–Chapel Hill ranks among the great institutions of higher education in the nation. Beginning with one building, 41 students and two professors, the University has now grown to more than 300 buildings, 29,000 students each year and nearly 3,600 faculty members. The campus underwent an unprecedented physical transforma-tion made possible in part by North Carolinians’ overwhelming approval in November 2000 of a $3.1 billion bond referendum for higher education. Through 49 projects, the bonds provided more than $515 million for renovations and new buildings at Carolina. Also guided by a visionary campus master plan for growth, the University leveraged state appropriations from the General Assembly with investments from nonstate sources, including private gifts raised during the Carolina First Campaign. The resulting capital construction program exceeded $2.3 billion. More than 100 projects were completed. Designed mainly around the principle of enhancing the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service, the campus master plan shows where and how to place new buildings over the next several decades. While providing a 2013–2014 Record page 11 blueprint for expansion in a modern era, its design also en-sures that the most cherished physical features of the historic campus — including the sense of place — will remain in harmonious balance with the new growth. The University has been recognized for the quality of its graduate programs in every national survey conducted within the last third of the 20th century and into the 21st. These accolades reflect the quality of the curriculum and of the faculty, whose research orientation allows them to share with their students not only the thrill of discovery, but also the latest advancements and new knowledge. Another asset that contributes to this reputation is UNC–Chapel Hill’s superb library system containing more than six million volumes. It is ranked among the top research libraries in the United States and Canada by the Association of Research Libraries. Libraries include the main Davis Library, Wilson Library, the House Undergraduate Library, the Health Sciences Library and the Law Library, along with another 13 school and departmental libraries. Wilson Library houses the extensive North Carolina, Southern Historical and Rare Book Collections. The University is the most comprehensive institution in North Carolina, both in the range of its programs at all levels and in the breadth of its specialized research and public service programs. Its 14 schools and the College of Arts and Sciences provide instruction in more than 100 fields, offering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees, as well as certificates, in academic areas critical to North Carolina’s future: business, dentistry, education, information and library science, journalism and mass communication, government, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work, among others. For more than 200 years after its doors first opened to students, the University has remained faithful to its founding fathers’ charge to duly encourage and promote all useful learning for the betterment of humanity. Adapted from an article by William S. Powell, Professor Emeritus, Department of History page 12 school of dentistry The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation’s oldest public uni-versity— and one of the nation’s very best. The UNC School of Dentistry, situated among the other health professional schools on the south side of campus, strives to fully support the University’s standards for excellence at all levels. The school’s mission comprises four dimensions: education, patient care, discovery/ research and public service. The school’s faculty and staff demand much of themselves to ensure that all four themes are honored at every level, especially for the benefit of every patient we treat and each student we educate. We have a comprehensive and superb array of dental, allied dental and advanced dental educational programs and provide superior dental care for our patients in our many clinics. Patients come from around the world to be treated by our expert clinicians, and the world benefits from the research conducted and discoveries made by our students and faculty. Dental treatment in our student clinics is in great demand. Our students have opportunities to experience a wide range of patient care, from caring for young children on the Cherokee Reservation in the western part of the state, to providing sophisticated implant treatment in our school clinic. Students work in a group practice clinical model. The UNC School of Dentistry promotes the ethics and values that apply to all health professions. Putting the patient first, caring for the underserved and disadvantaged populations, celebrating diversity wherever we find it, and cultivating cultural competency are all essential to the daily practice of health professionals. Students who enroll are joining a very special community. The UNC student network, linked to the school’s large and dedicated alumni network, provides Message from the Dean 2013–2014 Record page 13 talented, enthusiastic, caring and diverse colleagues, as well as close personal friends for life. The sophistication and the access to the latest in information technology in classrooms, laboratories, clinics and research centers are astounding. The School of Dentistry has superb local, national and international collaborative programs. Our students participate in externships and volunteer dental programs in North Carolina, across the nation and abroad, including Mexico, Malawi and Nepal, to name a few. Our students are very engaged in community service and the culture of giving back. In 2012, we finished construction on our newest addition and opened our state-of-the-art learning and research facility, Koury Oral Health Sciences. This fabulous, LEED-certified energy-saving building provides high-tech classrooms, auditoriums and study rooms; modular research space for our world-class oral health scientists; a large, open community gathering room, or Atrium; and a café, student lounge and other special features that enhance our interactive learning environment. With the addition of this facility to our existing structure, we continue leading the way in dental education, research and patient care. I encourage you to visit and explore the school both via our website (www.dentistry.unc.edu) and in person. Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 919-537-3347 for further information. With best wishes, Jane A. Weintraub, D.D.S., M.P.H. Dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor page 14 school of dentistry Administration and Department Chairs DEANS Dr. Jane A. Weintraub Dean Dr. James D. Beck Executive Associate Vice Dean Dr. Eric Everett Associate Dean, Dental Research Mr. E. Paul Gardner Associate Dean, Advancement Dr. Janet M. Guthmiller Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Mr. Derek Hoar Assistant Dean, Human Resources Mr. Walter Miller Interim Assistant Dean, Financial Affairs Dr. Matt Morano Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Douglas C. Solow Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs Dr. Ceib Phillips Assistant Dean, Graduate/Advanced Dental Education Dr. Aldridge D. Wilder Jr. Assistant Dean, Admissions and Predoctoral Education DIRECTORS Ms. Tiffany Brannan Director, Communications Dr. Amelia F. Drake Director, UNC Craniofacial Center Ms. Deedra Donley Director, Continuing Dental Education Mr. Al Elsenrath Director, Support Services Dr. Ralph H. Leonard Director, Dental Faculty Practice Ms. Vickie Overman Director, Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Programs Mr. David Rankin Director, Computing and Information Systems Ms. Lynn Smith Interim Director, Dental Assisting Program Ms. Rebecca S. Wilder Director, Faculty Development Director, Graduate Dental Hygiene Program Vacant Dental Director, Hospital Dentistry DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Dr. George Blakey III Chair, Department of Dentistry, UNC Hospitals Dr. Valerie A. Murrah Chair, Diagnostic Sciences Dr. Steven Offenbacher Chair, Periodontology Dr. Lauren Patton Chair, Dental Ecology Dr. Eric Rivera Chair, Endodontics 2013–2014 Record page 15 Dr. Emile Rossouw Chair, Orthodontics Dr. Edward J. Swift Jr. Chair, Operative Dentistry Dr. Timothy A. Turvey Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Robert Wright Chair, Prosthodontics Dr. J. Timothy Wright Chair, Pediatric Dentistry ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Dr. James Beck, Chair Executive Associate Vice Dean Dr. Kim Boggess Professor, School of Medicine Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr. John Ludlow Professor, Oral and Maxilloficial Radiology Dr. Rebecca Macy L. Richardson Preyer Distinguished Chair for Strengthening Families Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Social Work Dr. Thiago Morelli Clinical Assistant Professor, Periodontology Dr. Abigail Panter Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology Dr. Mary Pettiette Clinical Associate Professor, Endodontics Dr. Glenn Reside Associate Clinical Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. André V. Ritter Professor, Operative Dentistry Dr. Mike Roberts Henson Distinguished Professor, Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Thomas Ziemiecki Associate Professor, Prosthodontics page 16 school of dentistry The School of Dentistry’s Mission Statement The mission of the School of Dentistry is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina, the nation and the world through excellence in teaching, patient care, research and service. In pursuing this mission, the school adheres to the following core values, which are described more fully in the academic plan: 1. Discover, integrate, apply and disseminate new knowledge. 2. Encourage freedom of speech, expression and inquiry to promote solutions to the scientific, social, policy and ethical issues that impact the health of the public. 3. Facilitate an academic culture of interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship in which a broad range of disciplines within the school and University collaborate on biomedical, public health, educational and clinical issues. 4. Provide a stellar student experience that allows students to participate in the process of learning and discovery, making them better-prepared professionals and future leaders. We are committed to educating scholarly, ethical and highly skilled future dental professionals. 5. Offer access to dental education to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 6. Advance the health of the people of North Carolina by shaping our teaching, research and service agendas around the state’s needs. We seek to provide oral health to all segments of the public with a special responsibility to educate oral health professionals to meet the needs of underserved communities. 7. Be a world center for education, clinical practice and research in oral health. 8. Respect diverse beliefs and cultivate the involvement of students, staff, faculty and patients drawn from an array of cultures and heritages. Adapted from “Carolina 2010: School of Dentistry Academic Plan.” 2013–2014 Record page 17 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION The School of Dentistry is committed to conducting high-quality dental education programs at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels. The school’s academic environment fosters the acquisition of knowledge in the basic, behavioral and clinical sciences. Independent thinking and life-long learning are encouraged through degree-granting and continuing education programs. A high standard of professional and personal ethics, as well as technical excellence, is integral to the learning experience. The school prepares its graduates to enter the general practice of dentistry, the dental specialties, dental allied health fields, research and teaching in a wide variety of settings, primarily in service to the people of North Carolina. EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH The School of Dentistry’s faculty and students generate new knowledge in the basic, applied and clinical sciences, with an emphasis on the promotion of oral health and function. Research is also conducted in the areas of health services, health policy and health education. New knowledge is disseminated through presentations at scientific forums and publication in the scholarly literature. School of Dentistry scientists interact and collaborate with other investigators on this campus, as well as with leading scientists elsewhere in the United States and abroad. EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE The School of Dentistry provides high-quality comprehensive, primary and specialized oral health care to citizens of North Carolina and the region. Patient care enhances the educational programs and supports the scientific and clinical research efforts of the school. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE The School of Dentistry provides continuing education programs for dental and other health professionals in a variety of settings. The school provides consultation services to practitioners and policymakers and seeks to inform the public about the preven-tion and treatment of oral diseases. Faculty and staff serve in leadership roles in the University, community, public agencies and professional organizations. The school supports the activities of the University and dental alumni associations, the Dental Foundation of North Carolina and an active organization of dental parents. page 18 school of dentistry 2013–2014 Record page 19 History and Description The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, North Carolina’s first dental school, serves to advance the oral health of citizens in North Carolina and beyond through excellence in education, research, patient care and service. Graduates of the school have demonstrated their sound education and preparation in all phases of dental practice, graduate education, research, service in the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Public Health Service, and teaching. The administration and faculty look to the future. As programs are adopted and adapted to meet the changing patterns of society, advancements are made in the profession and the latest in patient-centered research. The North Carolina General Assembly of 1949 made creation of the School of Dentistry possible. The first class — 40 students — was admitted in fall 1950, although the dental building was not occupied until September 1952, and classes were held in two Quonset huts. Since that time, the school has grown to include several buildings, located within a dynamic health science campus that also includes schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health and contributes to the spirit of collaboration among the health sciences at Carolina. Among the school’s buildings are Tarrson Hall, a state-of-the art clinical teaching facility, and Brauer Hall, which includes patient simulation laboratories with the latest in dental equipment. The majority of the school’s research takes place in Koury Oral Health Sciences, completed in April 2012. The 216,000-square-foot facility houses a variety of classroom and lecture space, as well as cutting-edge research laboratories, all of which encourage collaborative research and learning experiences. FACTS AT A GLANCE • Faculty members are actively involved in serving the state through the UNC–Chapel Hill-based Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program and the School of Dentistry’s Continuing Dental Education (CDE). During the 2011–2012 year, AHEC and CDE presented 177 dental courses to 6,518 health professionals statewide. • The Student Dental Clinics and Dental Faculty Practice welcome more than 115,000 patient visits a year. This number includes close to 5,000 preventive recall visits attended by dental and dental hygiene students. • Dental students and pediatric dental residents provide comprehensive dental care and urgent care services during more than 5,000 patient visits each year. • For fiscal year 2012, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked second among U.S. academic institutions for funding by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes for Health. The School of Dentistry ranked fifth among dental institutions in the United States. page 20 school of dentistry University Resources CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES The mission of Campus Health Services (CHS) is to promote, restore and maintain the optimal health of students through a commitment to an inclusive environment and to provide ex-cellent, affordable, confidential and compassionate service. Campus Health Services in Student Affairs strives to provide high-quality, confidential, compassionate and culturally-competent service through a continuum of wellness pro-motion and psychological services to enhance the lives of students and promote social, personal and academic growth. CHS is the principal advocate and leadership organization for health services to UNC students and offers quality medical care to the UNC student community at a very low cost. CHS offers wellness and preventive care, care for injury, acute or chronic medical conditions, consultation and medical testing. To promote quality care, CHS assigns every student his or her own primary care provider. If at all possible, students will see the same provider every time they come to the clinic. Students may request to change their primary care provider at any time, as they become better acquainted with the organization’s staff. CHS also refers patients to the UNC Hospitals if more intensive care is needed. More information on CHS is available at http://campushealth.unc.edu/. UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL REGULATIONS ON HONOR CODE Students enrolled in the UNC School of Dentistry are regarded as members of the student body of the Univer-sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are held respon-sible for conducting themselves in conformity with the moral and legal restraints found in any law-abiding commu-nity. Moreover, students are subject to the regulations of the UNC student government under the Honor Code. Information on this code may be found at studentconduct.unc.edu and in the Undergraduate Bulletin of the University Record at www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin/. The dental student body has its own honor court, which functions within the framework of the University Student Government. Further, dental students can find more information about the honor code in the General Academic Policies and Procedures Manual which can be found online at www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/policies/ academic/documents/generalacademicpolicies.pdf. The procedures for handling honor code violations are supported by The Office of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.unc. edu/). Specific details of the Honor Code can be found as part of the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance (Instrument). The Instrument outlines the prohibited conduct, policies and procedures for adjudicating allegations of student misconduct. The Office of Student Conduct is a division of UNC’s Office of Student Affairs. The Instrument can be found at http:// studentconduct.unc.edu/students/rights-responsibilites. Violations of the Honor Code are reported directly by the faculty or student observer to the student deputy attorney general, the assistant dean for student affairs in the School of Dentistry, or the Office of Student Conduct in UNC’s Office of Student Affairs on campus. The observer can request that accused students turn themselves in for the alleged violation within 24 hours before the matter is reported by the observer. THE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND ACADEMIC COUNSELING (CSSAC) The center and its constituent programs—Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes, Learning Center, Center for Student Academic Counseling, Summer Bridge, and Writing Center—provide support for students in developing the skills and strategies needed to achieve academic success. CSSAC’s Learning Center provides services for students with ADHD/ LD while the Center for Student Academic Counseling offers academic and personal support to all UNC students. The Center for Student Academic Counseling’s primary objective is to spon-sor programs and activities that promote academic excellence, increase retention and improve the campus climate for diversity among American Indian and African American undergraduates. Historically, this office has worked cooperatively with members 2013–2014 Record page 21 of several student organizations including Black Women United, the Black Student Movement, the Carolina Hispanic Student Association, the National Panhellenic Council, the Asian Student Association and the Carolina Indian Circle. For more information about the center or to contact its staff, please visit http://cssac.unc.edu. ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & SERVICE (FORMERLY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY SERVICES) Accessibility Resources & Service supports the University’s commitment to an accessible environment. Accessibility Resources & Service provides services and reasonable accommodations to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate/professional students with disabilities. Its mission is to provide students with disabilities equal access to the services, programs and activities of the University so that they may, as independently as possible, meet the demands of University life. For more information about Accessibility Resources & Service or to contact its staff, please visit http://accessibility.unc.edu/. DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION After being formally accepted, students may have questions about housing and accommodations. If so, students can find contact information for the Department of Housing and Residential Education at http://housing.unc.edu/. OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT AID The mission of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University regardless of their ability to pay the full costs of attendance. The office will strive to maximize available funds, exercise good stewardship of those funds and perform related research and program evaluation. The goals of such activities are to assist in the recruitment and retention of students, continually improve service to students and sup-port long-range enrollment and campus planning goals. For more information or to contact someone about scholarships and student aid, visit http://studentaid.unc.edu/. THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES The University Libraries include the House Undergraduate Library, Davis Library, Wilson Library, the Health Sciences Library (located near the School of Dentistry) and numerous other libraries with various subject specialties. The libraries’ website (http://library.unc.edu/) contains information about the libraries and links to research databases, e-journals and e-books. page 22 school of dentistry CAMPUS RECREATION Physical education and recreational sports facilities include Woollen and Fetzer gymnasiums, multiple outdoor fields, indoor and outdoor pools, Finley Golf Course, the Student Recreation Center and tennis courts. More information is available at www.campusrec.unc.edu. CAROLINA DINING SERVICES Carolina Dining Services provides more than 15 campus dining locations and meal plans to accommodate students’ varied nutritional needs. More information is available at www.dining.unc.edu. DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS The School of Dentistry is committed to an academic culture where diverse beliefs are fully respected; the community cultivates the involvement of students, staff, faculty and patients who reflect an array of diverse ideas and identities. The school works closely with the University’s Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office, which provides leadership, consultation and project management of policies, programs and services. The office promotes diversity as a means of achieving educational excellence and enhancing the quality of life for all members of the University community. More information is available at http://diversity.unc.edu/. The School of Dentistry created the Dean’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusivity in 2010 to explore the climate of the school and determine how well it is meeting the object-ives of being free from hostility, oppression or intimidation. The Task Force meets with students, faculty and staff to gain their perspectives on climate and gather ideas for mak-ing the School of Dentistry a more inclusive place. To learn more about the school’s diversity policies and values, visit http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/units/admin/diversity.cfm. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY The Department of Public Safety works to create and maintain a safe campus environment for students, staff and faculty. A recent development employs technology in supp-ort of that purpose: using text messages to students, faculty and staff in the case of an emergency. In addition, the University has installed an emergency alert system siren that will sound during an immediate life-threatening situation such as an armed and dangerous person in the area, a major chemical spill or hazard or a tornado. Direct emergency call boxes are located conveniently throughout campus. More information is available at www.dps.unc.edu. 2013–2014 Record page 23 page 24 school of dentistry School’s Craniofacial Center Wins Major ADEAGies Foundation Award During the 2012-13 academic year, the ADEAGies Foundation awarded the UNC Craniofacial Center (UNC CFC) with the 2013 William J. Gies Award for Outstanding Achievement in the academic dental institution category. The award recognizes accomplishment of worthy and socially commendable actions that make material contribution to oral health and dental educa-tion. The award is considered one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a dental school. “It is an absolute honor to win one of the William J. Gies awards,” said Dean Jane Weintraub. “We are thrilled that the ADEAGies Foundation agreed that the UNC Craniofacial Center is deserving of such a high accolade. UNC CFC is a part of our school of which we’re incredibly proud, and the Center makes a tremendous difference in the lives of its patients. The center is very deserving of this award.” The UNC CFC has been regarded as a leader in research, service and engagement to improve the physical, behavioral and social effects of cleft lip, cleft palate and craniofacial conditions for a half century. It serves as an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treat-ment center for patients with craniofacial anomalies. The clinic provides twice-weekly diagnostic clinics, daily out-patient dental services, care coordina-tion team meetings, research across the scope of craniofacial care and resident speech-language therapy programs. Patients benefit from medical, surgical, orthodontic and other dental procedures that are coordinated with treatments in speech pathology, psy-chological care and social work from birth to age 21 or beyond. More than 50 percent of the cleft lip and palate patients in North Carolina are treated at UNC CFC. The majority of UNC CFC patients, approximately 70 percent, are under 12 years of age and many entering the center are under two years of age. These patients have special healthcare needs, many with disfiguring clefts of the lip and palate that interfere with the basic life func-tions of eating, drinking, breathing, hearing and speaking. The Gies Awards, named after dental education pioneer William J. Gies, Ph.D., honor individuals and organizations exemplifying dedication to the highest standards of vision, innovation and achievement in dental education, research and leadership. They are annually presented by the ADEAGies Foundation, the philanthropic arm of ADEA. 2013–2014 Record page 25 page 26 school of dentistry Information Relevant to the School of Dentistry Experience IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The State of North Carolina immunization requirements and the School of Dentistry immunization requirements for dental assisting, dental hygiene and doctor of dental surgery students currently include: State Requirements • Three DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Td (tetanus, diphtheria), or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) doses (this fulfills the primary series requirement). o One Tdap booster after completion of the primary series that did not include a Tdap and then a Td vac-cine every 10 years thereafter. • Three Polio (unless greater than 18 years of age). • Two Measles (rubeola), two Mumps, one Rubella (two MMR doses meet this requirement) or positive titers. School of Dentistry Requirements and Recommendations • Varicella vaccine series and/or a positive titer. • Hepatitis B series (three shots) and a positive Hepatitis B antibody (HBsAb) quantitative titer. (Please make sure your physician does not order a qualitative titer.) Ideally, a titer is recommended one-to-two months after completion of the series for proof of immunity to Hepatitis B but can be checked at a later date. • Two-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST). A two-step TST requires the student to have two skin tests within the last year completed prior to matriculation. If the TST is positive, the student must provide documentation of a subsequent chest X-ray, additional treatments, if any, and clearance from his or her physician. It is recommended that the TSTs be done one-to-three weeks apart; however, if one TST was done within the past 12 months, only one more TST is needed. (Note that a TB blood test, e.g., QuantiFERON Gold, rather than a TST, is an option; please discuss with your provider.) Entering students must present a certificate of immuniza-tion from a physician or local health department prior to matriculation. The matriculating student is required to submit a certificate of immunizations to UNC Campus Health Services (CHS) by a published and specified date. Through ConnectCarolina, CHS will notify students who are not in compliance with the state immunization requirements noted above. Individuals who have not met the state immunization requirements after 30 calendar days from the first date of attendance will be administratively withdrawn from the University by the University Registrar. Students with deficiencies in the additional immunization requirements of the School of Dentistry will be notified of the deficiencies by the UNC School of Dentistry compliance coordinator. The School of Dentistry will work with students to meet these additional requirements. The failure to comply with the School of Dentistry’s requirements after consultation with the compliance coordinator and the agreed upon resolution schedule will result in administrative withdrawal from the School of Dentistry. Additional Requirements Additional annual requirements include tuberculosis screening and verification of health insurance. CPR training is required on a biennial basis. School of Dentistry Recommendations • It is strongly recommended that each student obtain a yearly influenza vaccine. • One of the consequences of the delivery of health care is the possibility of contracting an infectious disease such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV or herpes. To minimize this risk, the School of Dentistry has adopted an Infection Control Policy that requires the wearing of a clinical overgarment, disposable gloves, a mask and protective eye covering when oral examinations and dental procedures are being performed. Infectious Disease Status Students engaged in patient care activities are encouraged to learn their tuberculosis, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) 2013–2014 Record page 27 and HIV status. State regulations require health care workers, including students, who perform surgical or dental pro-cedures, or who assist in such procedures in a way that may result in an exposure of patients to their blood, and who know themselves to be infected with HIV or HBV, to report their status to the state health director. According to UNC’s “Policy on HIV-Infected and HBV-Infected Employees and Students Who Are Engaged in University Patient-Care Activities” (http://policies.unc.edu/policies/hiv-hbv/): “HIV-infected or HBV-infected applicants for enrollment in the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and certain other fields involved in patient care may wish to evaluate their career goals. First, they may wish to consider the implications of electing a prolonged period of medical, dental, nursing or other education, with the significant possibility that they will become disabled during training or early in their career. Second, they may wish to consider various career choices because of the hazards of their exposure to infection in certain portions of medical, dental, nursing or other patient-care fields of education and practice. Third, they may wish to evaluate career choices after recognizing that barriers to certain exposure-prone procedures and fields of specialization within medicine, dentistry, nursing or other patient-care fields may be imposed because of possible risks of infection to patients. Fourth, they may wish to consider the financial costs of such education in light of the personal health and career uncertainties that confront them. Students may seek additional advice through the Office of Student Services of the school in question.” Late Regist ration University regulations require students who do not register before the first day of classes in any semester or summer session to pay an additional fee of $20 for delayed registration. Any student who believes that she/he can show sufficient justification for the delay may petition for a refund by completing a form, which can be found online at http://registrar.unc.edu/ registration/registration-policies/late-fee-refund-petition2/, and outlining the reason for delay. This form must bear the approval of the dean of the School of Dentistry. Awarding of Degres and Certi ficates To be awarded a degree or certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all requirements of their respective program. Clas and Clinic Attend ance Regular class and clinic attendance is a student obligation. No right or privilege exists that permits a student to be absent from any given number of sessions. Patient Care Responsiblities Students are granted privileges to participate in the patient care system of the School of Dentistry and are expected to provide care consistent with the patient-centered philosophy. Students are responsible for treating all patients assigned to them in a timely, ethical and technically sound manner, as specified by the patient’s treatment plan, displaying proper care and respect for their patients, and abiding by the school’s Code of Professional Conduct and its Code of Clinic Behavior. Research Experience The School of Dentistry’s faculty and students generate new knowledge in the basic, applied and clinical sciences, with an emphasis on the promotion of oral health and function. Research is also conducted in the areas of health services, health policy and health education. The student research program supports and encourages participation in active research, as well as participation in student research leadership positions at the local and national levels. A student researcher engages in experiences working with an active research team in the laboratory, in the clinic or with research in epidemiology, health services, health outcomes, community outreach or dental education. There are several programs within the School of Dentistry that foster research participation by pre-doctoral students. These programs include research fellowships, the Student Research Group and Dental Research in Review Day. page 28 school of dentistry Spurgeon Dent al Society The Spurgeon Dental Society exists as the governing body for all students of the School of Dentistry. Named after the late Dr. J.S. Spurgeon, a prominent and outstanding dentist from Hillsborough, N.C., the society holds monthly meetings in which elected representatives from each class of dental, advanced education, dental hygiene and dental assisting students discuss and plan the functions of student government. Several projects are carried out each year including social, academic and scholastic events. The School of Dentistry is host to many student-led organizations and programs allowing students opportunities to become involved in the community, in research and in School of Dentistry programs. For a listing of these organizations and specific details about these organizations, please visit our website at http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/studentorgs/. Student Membership in the Dent al Comunity In addition to serving in various class and student organization officer positions, students are active members of the dental school community. They have membership on most standing dental school committees. Internat ional Oportunities As 21st century oral health practitioners, dental students, whether pursuing a career in clinical practice or academia, must be fully cognizant of how oral health functions in a global community. The school provides many opportunities for students to engage with peoples and cultures in other countries, including service projects in Malawi, Moldova, Mexico, Nepal and Uganda. In addition, the school maintains exchange agreements with King’s College London, Moldova University of Medicine and Pharmacy, National University of Singapore and University of São Paulo. Students who take part in global service and outreach learn how dentistry and other health care services are administered in other nations. This global and cultural experience informs their worldview and broadens their understanding of systems of health care here at home. Academic Policies and Procedures Current academic policies and procedures can be found online at www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/policies/academic. However, policies are subject to change at any time. The manual provides guidelines for governing the School of Dentistry educational programs and advises students, faculty and staff of academic policies and procedures related to the respective programs. 2013–2014 Record page 29 "UNC School of Dentistry offers students the unique opportunity to explore the broad field of dentistry as they gain clinical skills and judgment. Prospective and future students should keep an open mind and take advantage of these opportunities to fine tune their career goals. The UNC Health Sciences campus is special, incorporating schools of medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy and a world-recognized teaching hospital for collaboration. If specialty training, research or health administration is a career choice, hit the ground running, enjoy the trip and don’t look back." Dr. George Blakey III Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program Raymond White Distinguished Associate Professor "Dental education at UNC has represented an incredible opportunity. The experiences available during my training allowed me to make a well-informed decision about my desire to seek specialty training, and they prepared me academically to be competitive across the country for those positions. UNC has supported me in all of my interests. I've been able to teach and participate in research, and I've been able to provide volunteer service across the globe, from Chapel Hill to Malawi." Dr. Kevin Ricker UNC D.D.S. Class of 2013 UNC Pediatrics Class of 2015 page 30 school of dentistry Predoctoral Program: D.D.S. Program INTRODUCTION The UNC School of Dentistry offers a four-year doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) program to produce dental practitioners who are qualified to enter general dental practice, dental research, teaching, public service or postdoctoral programs, including graduate programs in various dental specialties. The School of Dentistry is interested in recruiting students who are willing to accept professional responsibilities in their communities; to participate in professional activities; and to pursue a lifetime of learning to enhance their delivery of effective patient care and service to the profes-sion. There is not sufficient space in the dental school to admit all students who meet the quantitative and qualitative standards. For this reason, the quality of the student’s undergraduate work is of great importance in selection for admission, as well as motivation to pursue a career in dentistry. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students preparing for the study of dentistry are encouraged to complete a residential four-year curriculum leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree. Students not pursuing a degree must complete a predoctoral program of at least three years of accredited college courses (96 semester hours or 144 quarter hours). The School of Dentistry will accept a maximum of 64 semester hours of credit from an accredited commu-nity, technical or online college or university. Any community, technical or online college or university courses submitted for credit must be acceptable to the UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions. However, students who have 64 hours of credit from a community, technical or online college or university must complete all additional course work at an accredited residential four-year college or university. The course descriptions listed on the next page were copied from the most current UNC Undergraduate Bulletin (www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). The prerequisite courses (required predental courses) must be completed prior to admission (preferably on-site at a residential four-year college or univer-sity). Undergraduate students attending a school other than UNC should use the Bulletin as a guide for completing the prerequisite courses. Required courses not completed at an accredited four-year institution must be transferable to UNC as equivalent courses. 2013–2014 Record page 31 101 General Descriptive Chemistry I (3). Prerequisite, MATH 110. The first course in a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 102. Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry and conservation of mass, thermochemical changes and conservation of energy. 101L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I (1). Pre- or corequisite, CHEM 101. Computerized data collection, scientific measurement, sensors, thermochemistry, spectroscopy and conductometric titration. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory per week. 102 General Descriptive Chemistry II (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 101 and 101L. C- or better required in CHEM 101. The course is the second in a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 101. Gases, intermolecular forces, solutions, reaction rates, chemical equilibria including acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry and electrochemistry. 102L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II (1). Prerequisite, CHEM 101L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 102 or 102H. Computerized data collection, gas laws, intermolecular forces, redox reactions, chemical kinetics and acid-base titrations. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory per week. 261 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or 102H. C- or better required in prerequisite. Molecular struc-ture and its determination by modern physical methods, correlation between structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for these relationships, classification of reaction types exhibited by organic molecules using as examples molecules of biological importance. 262 Introduction to Organic Chemistry II (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 261 or 261H. C- or better required in prerequisite. Continuation of CHEM 261, with particular emphasis on the chemical properties of organic molecules of biological importance. 430 Biochemistry (3) (CHEM 430 or BIOL 430). Prerequisites, BIOL 101, CHEM 262, and/or permission of the instructor for students lacking the other prerequisites. The study of cellular processes including catalysts, metabolism, bioenergetics and biochemical genetics. The structure and function of biological macromolecules involved in these processes is emphasized. The course must be an upper-level course. chemistry The basic requirement is six semester hours of non-calculus-based physics (laboratory not required). physics The basic requirements are eight semester hours of general chemistry (two courses, laboratory required), six semester hours of organic chemistry (two courses, laboratory not required) and three semester hours of biochemistry (laboratory not required). 101 Principles of Biology (3). Open to all undergraduates. This course is the prerequisite to most higher courses in biology. An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure, chemistry and function, genetics, evolution, adaptation and ecology. Three lecture hours per week. 101L Introductory Biology Laboratory (1). Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biol-ogy with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection and observation. Three laboratory hours per week. Take either 252 or both 276 and 276L (below). 252 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (4). Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 101L. One biology course over 200 recommended. An introductory course emphasizing the relation-ship between and function of the body’s organ systems. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 276 Evolution of Vertebrate Life (3). Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 101L. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Evolutionary history of the vertebrates. Emphasis on anatomical, physiological and behavioral adaptations accompany-ing major transitions: the move from water to land, the development of complex integrating systems. 276L Vertebrate Structure and Evolution Laboratory (1). Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 276. Recommended preparation, BIOL 252 or familiarity with anatomy. Vertebrate comparative anatomy of organ systems and their evolution with emphasis on human anatomy. Three laboratory hours per week. Biology The basic requirement is eight semester hours (two courses, laboratories required, preferably including dissection, one of which must be human anatomy or vertebrate zoology with a laboratory). The basic requirement is six semester hours (or courses required for a degree from an accredited college or university). english page 32 school of dentistry ADDITIONAL PREPARATION Prospective dental students should consider courses in molecu-lar biology, statistics, business, writing skills, computer science, sculpture and art. Students are encouraged to take courses in math, social science, history, literature, economics, philosophy and psychology. DENTAL ADMISSION TEST All students must complete the Dental Admission Test (DAT), conducted by the American Dental Association, before being considered for admission to the School of Dentistry. This test is administered by Prometric Inc. (www.prometric.com) across the country and should be taken in the spring or fall of the year prior to the desired admission date. Applying at the end of the spring semester is encouraged to facilitate early consideration for an interview by the admissions committee. Additional information regarding the test may be secured from the Office of Academic Affairs at the School of Dentistry. DAT test scores must be valid and may not be more than three years old. During the admissions cycle (June through November), applicants may submit unofficial DAT scores by fax, by email or in person because of the delay associated with reporting official scores to the Office of Academic Affairs. PURPOSE OF THE TEST The Dental Admission Testing Program is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information and perceptual ability. The Dental Admission Testing Program does not endorse any test preparation courses and has no data on the content or efficacy of test-preparation courses designed to prepare examinees to take the DAT. The Department of Testing Services urges individuals considering participation in test preparation courses to review the course materials carefully to ensure that they reflect the current content of the DAT. While all dental schools require examinees to participate in the Dental Admission Testing Program, test results are only one factor con-sidered in evaluating admission potential. For more information or to contact the ADA Department of Testing Services, which administers the test, visit http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS While a high level of scholarship and manual dexterity are important criteria for predicting satisfactory achievement in dental school, the personal qualifications of applicants are also critically important. Good moral character is an important prerequisite for entering the dental profession. No school wants to train prospective dentists who lack either the highest ethical standards or a sense of social responsibility. SELECTION FACTORS The School of Dentistry is committed to maintaining its diverse student body. To that end, individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who have had different experiences and have the potential to contribute to dentistry or dental practice are considered by the admissions committee. The school also strives to admit individuals who will benefit from and contribute to the educational environment and the dental profession and be prepared at graduation to enter a wide range of careers. The School of Dentistry expects applicants to demonstrate the following skills, experiences or potentials: • First, an applicant must possess satisfactory academic abilities as evidenced by having successfully completed the prerequisite (required predental) courses and the Dental Admission Test at an acceptable level of performance. • Second, an applicant should possess psychomotor ability sufficient to perform the necessary technical skills required in dentistry. These skills are evidenced by an acceptable performance on the perceptual ability exam of the Dental Admission Test and by participation in hobbies and other experiences that require psychomotor activity outside of the normal college curriculum. In addition, courses in drawing and sculpture are suggested. • Third, an applicant must demonstrate a service commit-ment and a desire to help others. This is evidenced by participation in extracurricular and volunteer activities that require interaction with others. A caring attitude is considered central to the practice of dentistry, and the school expects an applicant to demonstrate such an attitude. A predental curriculum designed to expand social awareness and extracurricular experiences demonstrating social sensitivity will be important factors in an application for admission. • Fourth, an applicant should possess the potential to be a self-directed, lifelong learner. By definition, the dental profession requires a practitioner to learn continually in order to provide the highest level of patient care. This attitude is evidenced by appropriate self-learning activities and other experiences that indicate a high level of independent, intellectual curiosity. • Fifth, an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the dental profession. Such knowledge can be obtained from talking with and observing dentists and reading appropriate dental literature. The dental school expects applicants to have a firm grasp of what the dental profession is and what important issues are facing the profession. 2013–2014 Record page 33 Selected applicants are invited to the school for a series of personal interviews with faculty and student members of the admissions committee. An evaluation from the interview combined with the applicant’s academic record and perform-ance on the Dental Admission Test are the basis for the applic-ant’s consideration for acceptance. Applicants are encouraged to submit any material relating to activities or experiences beneficial to their being considered for admission. APPLICATION PROCESS AND ADMISSIONS All inquiries regarding admission and applications should be directed to the Admissions Assistant by calling 919-537- 3348 or by writing to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Predoctoral Education, School of Dentistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Koury Oral Health Sciences, Suite 1611, 385 S Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7450. The school participates in the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS), which is sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Applicants are required to file an AADSAS application (https://portal.aadsasweb.org), as well as the School of Dentistry supplemental application. Supplemental application materials include a nonrefundable application fee, DAT scores, a 2" x 2" passport photo (optional) and the North Carolina residency form for in-state applicants. The AADSAS application deadline is Nov. 1. The D.D.S. supple-mental application deadline is Dec. 1 for admission to the following year’s class. Applicants are encouraged to file their ap-plication several months prior to that date. Online supplemental application forms can be found at https://www.dentistry.unc. edu/secure/academic/dds/supplementalapplication/index.cfm. DEPOSIT An applicant accepted for admission must deposit $500 with the University Cashier within 30 days or the number of days designated by the admissions committee. When the applicant registers, the deposit will be credited to the applicant’s account. If the applicant does not register, the deposit will be forfeited. There is no refund of a deposit. Acceptance to the D.D.S. program is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. A personal interview with faculty and student members of the admissions committee is required. This interview is by invitation only and is scheduled after the application has been reviewed. However, a representative from the Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to consult with an applicant by appointment to discuss an application or to provide guidance in the admissions process. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED DENTISTS: FOUR-YEAR D.D.S. PROGRAM Internationally-trained dentists wishing to enter as first-year students in the dental program must complete the required application forms and submit acceptable scores on the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Transcripts from international schools must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service, such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). Successful completion of Part I of the National Board Dental Examination is optional. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED DENTISTS: ADVANCED STANDING Internationally-trained dentists wishing to enter with advanced standing who have satisfactorily completed a residency or specialty program that is U.S.- or Canada-accredited will be considered if space is available in the class and completed appli-cation forms have been submitted, including acceptable scores on the TOEFL and Part I of the National Board Dental Exam-ination. Transcripts from international schools must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service, such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). Completion of the DAT is optional. Applications for advanced standing must be requested from the School of Dentistry. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Current students at other U.S.- or Canada-accredited dental schools wishing to transfer will be considered if space is avail-able in the class and completed application forms have been submitted, including acceptable scores on the DAT and Part I of the National Board Dental Examination. Applications for ad-vanced standing must be requested from the School of Dentistry. Several other factors will also be considered: prior academic record, compatibility of the curricula of the two schools, reason for transfer and residency status. Transfers may be made into the second-year class or third-year class. At least two years must be completed at the UNC School of Dentistry to receive a D.D.S. degree from this institution. These students should understand that transferring from one dental school to another often requires an additional year of dental education due to the incongruity of the curricula at the respective schools. page 34 school of dentistry Predoctoral (D.D.S.) Curriculum NOTE: The predoctoral curriculum is current as of the 2013–14 academic year but it remains subject to change. A listing of courses in the dental curriculum is available in Appendix B of this document. The primary intent of the dental school curriculum is to produce dental practitioners who: (1) are qualified to enter general dental practice, postdoctoral programs including graduate programs in various dental specialties, dental research, teaching or public service; and (2) can accept professional responsibilities in their communities, participate in professional activities and pursue a lifetime of learning that enhances their delivery of effective services to patients and the profession. The curriculum is under continuous review and is subject to change at any time upon approval of the faculty and the Dean. The faculty reserves the right to make changes in curriculum and in regulations when, in its judgment, such changes are for the best interest of the students, patients and the school. Ordinarily, students may expect to receive a degree by meeting the requirements of the curriculum as specified in the policy manual when they enter the school or in any subsequent catalog or policy manual published while they are students. The School of Dentistry is not obligated to offer a course listed in the catalog in any particular year. FIRST YEAR: The first year of the D.D.S. curriculum includes courses in the core basic sciences (gross anatomy, micro-scopic anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and general pathology), introductory dental sciences (dental anatomy, materials science, conservative operative dentistry, periodontology, oral diagnosis and radiology, growth and development and occlusion), oral biology and information management, as well as a sequence of prevention courses. In addition to this course work, students participate in Introduction to Patient Management. Also included are seminars on interviewing skills, ethics, dental assisting skills, rotation through patient care services and the delivery of preventive care. These courses introduce the student to the relationship between basic science and clinical practice as well as the relationship between the health care provider and the patient. Basic social science concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum. SECOND YEAR: During the second year, students continue taking biological science courses (pharmacology and general and oral pathology), the next series of dental science courses (growth and development, child, adolescent, adult and the elderly life cycle courses, preclinical endodontics, orthodon-tics, and removable and fixed prosthodontics), pulp biology and health care delivery systems. During the first part of the second year, students assume full patient care privileges, Dental Research in Review Day 2013–2014 Record page 35 begin delivering comprehensive care services and are respon-sible for providing the therapeutic and preventive treatment needed by their patients. THIRD YEAR: In the third year, students spend a significant amount of time providing comprehensive care for their patients. A series of intermediate dental science courses are offered. During the summer of their third year, students are required to complete extramural rotations at clinical sites located throughout the state and beyond, enabling them to participate in the delivery of dental care in a variety of settings. Students spend eight weeks at off-campus sites: four at a community or public health dental clinic and four at a non-private hospital dental clinic (when available). FOURTH YEAR: Fourth-year students assume responsibility for patients who require more advanced dental care in men-tored, general dentistry group practices. Advanced dental science courses, updates and practice-related material are offered during the fourth year. Students participate in a critical thinking course that emphasizes the application of evidence-based dentistry in clinical practice. In addition, those stu-dents who are deemed eligible may partici-pate in optional specialty experiences that include patient care, additional extramural rotations and research experiences. Course Exemption. On a limited basis, students may be exempted from courses in the D.D.S. curriculum if they have com-pleted such courses previously. Requests for exemption are handled on an individual basis through the Office of Academic Affairs and the appropriate course director. DUAL DEGREES Students may undertake a dual degree while pursuing a D.D.S. from the School of Dentistry. This may include, for example, an M.P.H. from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health or a Ph.D. in a basic science or oral biology. The curricula for combined programs will be handled on an individual basis in collaboration with the respective program. page 36 school of dentistry Advanced Education Programs Graduate Opportunities Within the School of Dentistry Postdoctoral education in the School of Dentistry is offered in advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, general practice residency in dentistry, operative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxil-lofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics. The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and the General Practice Residency (GPR) are certificate programs, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is a six-year dual degree (M.D.) program with a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The specialty practice programs — endodontics, operative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics— are dual specialty certificate and Master of Science degree programs. The minimum requirements for the certificate are prescribed by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the respective specialty boards for the approved CODA specialties. Master of Science degrees are conferred by The Graduate School and require the successful completion of required coursework, oral and/or written comprehensive examinations, a research project and a thesis. Graduates who pos-sess an appropriate degree and who meet the requirements of The Graduate School are considered for admission. Enrollment for study in these specialty programs requires approximately three years of residency. The curricula have been designed to permit maximum flexibility in preparation for practice, teaching and/or research, as well as to meet the educational requirements of the specialty boards. Other advanced education programs available within the School of Dentistry include dental hygiene education, oral epidemiology and oral biology. The oral biology and oral epidemiology programs lead to the doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and require four or more years to complete. The dental hygiene education program spans two years and is a Master of Science degree designed to prepare dental hygienists for teaching, research or corporate employment. Advanced education students, depending on the specific program, are considered employees of either the School of Dentistry or UNC Hospitals; therefore, students are required to comply with all training and immunization requirements of their respective employer. Information regarding admission, entrance requirements, and/or curricula of a specific advanced education program may be obtained online at http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/. 2013–2014 Record page 37 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program OBJECTIVES The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the UNC School of Dentistry is a 12-month postdoctoral certificate program. This program is intended to provide basic science instruction and clinical experiences to dentists who wish to refine and enhance their clinical skills, competence and confidence. The residents gain clinical experience in providing comprehensive patient care for all population groups. The major distinction between the AEGD and the General Practice Residency (GPR) programs is the emphasis AEGD places on clinical dentistry for patients with complex treatment needs, as opposed to the emphasis on the management of medically compromised patients in the GPR. CURRICULUM The minimum requirements for the AEGD program are prescribed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The curriculum of the AEGD program emphasizes advanced training in the various disci-plines of dentistry while focusing on comprehensive treatment of complex patient needs. The didactic experience is designed to enrich predoctoral training in the basic, diagnostic and clinical sciences. Primarily using the seminar format, the program offers didactic experience in the areas of basic science, physical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning, prevention, periodontics, operative dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, special patient care, critical literature review and practice management, among others. The residents are expected to take an active role in these presentations and in many cases will be called upon to lead seminar sessions. The focus of the clinical component of the curriculum is in-house comprehensive care to a wide variety of patients. Residents administer comprehensive dental care to a broad range of patients, which includes the elderly, chronically ill, emotionally or mentally disabled and highly medicated patients. The clinical faculty is made up of general dentists and specialists from both the academic and private dental care sectors. FACILITIES The clinical activity of the program occurs primarily in the AEGD clinic in the School of Dentistry. A modern facility equipped with up-to-date technology, the AEGD clinic offers the opportunity to practice modern concepts of dental practice. Clinical auxiliary personnel include dental assistant and dental hygienist support. The administrative management of the practice is accomplished through computer programming and offers the resident a practice management practicum in computerized appointment scheduling, production and cost monitoring and patient account status review. In addition to an individual operatory, residents are provided office and laboratory space. page 38 school of dentistry ADMISSION Admission to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program is accomplished only after the application, transcripts of prior college work and other credentials are reviewed and approved by the appropriate committees and/or agencies. Candidates accepted into the AEGD program must be eligible for a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association prior to July 1 of the year in which the program commences or the acceptance can be revoked and the position offered to another qualified candidate. Information on admission and exact information concerning entrance requirements may be secured online at www.dentistry.unc.edu. It is the policy of this school and the University not to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression with regard to its students, employees or applicants for admis-sion or employment. For more information regarding the AEGD program, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/aegd. General Practice Residency in Dentistry Program The General Practice Residency (GPR) in dentistry is a 12-month program with an optional second year that is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC Hospitals. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM Dental rotations include the dental outpatient services at UNC Hospitals, Durham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Orange County Health Department. Inpatient, consultative and on-call emergency department dental services are included at UNC Hospitals. Core first-year non-dental service rotations include medicine and anesthesiology. Elective rotations are available in the second-year curriculum. THE CLINICAL PROGRAM The general practice resident gains dental experience in three clinical facilities that make up the residency program. Each clinic site offers a unique emphasis in patient care that complements the overall program. All residents rotate through each site on a block rotation schedule. UNC Hospitals is the predominant clini-cal facility used for resident education. This facility emphasizes the humanistic treatment of medically complex patients unable to receive dental care in the local community because of their serious medical problems. Patients seen in this clinic have an extremely wide range of medical problems and comprehensive dental care needs emphasizing diagnostic, restorative, prosthetic and surgical care. General practice residents also provide resto-ration of stomatognathic and associated facial structures with the maxillofacial prosthodontist for patients referred as a result of oncological disease or trauma. Nitrous oxide analgesia and general anesthesia are available for patient management. The Ambulatory Care Facilities, operated by the Orange County Health Department and located in Hillsborough, offer to the community of healthy patients a dental clinic responsive to their needs. The primary emphasis of these clinics is the child patient. The Durham VA Medical Center offers experience in the management of the adult patient, both well and medically complex. The excellence of dental care offered by the VA system allows the resident to gain experience in comprehensive dental care unequaled in the private sector. SERVICE OBLIGATIONS The resident’s service obligations include the care of both inpatients and outpatients and participation in the hospital on-call system. The residents also participate in weekly seminars, lectures and journal clubs. ADMISSION For more information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/gpr. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a six-year program resulting in a specialty certificate in oral and maxil-lofacial surgery and an M.D. degree from the UNC School of Medicine. The program's goals are to: 1. Train the oral and maxillofacial surgery resident so he/she will be competent to practice a broad scope of oral and maxil-lofacial surgery; be knowledgeable concerning the theoretical basis, as well as clinical sciences of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and be qualified to become board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 2. Prepare oral and maxillofacial surgeons for a career in teach-ing, research and/or practice in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The integrated dual degree program is structured such that the second and third years are spent obtaining the medical degree, which is followed by a year (fourth) of general surgery. The remaining years are spent within the oral and maxillofacial surgery area. The clinical experience is progressively graduated and includes a number of hospital service rotations at UNC Hospitals, Mission St. Joseph Hospital and the Durham VA Medical Center. All 2013–2014 Record page 39 residents are strongly encouraged to develop and/or participate in research projects during their residency. Elective time is dedicated for research activities. The department is committed to the education of future educators and leaders of its specialty. Dental Hygiene Education Master of Science The primary objective of the Dental Hygiene Education Mas-ter of Science program is to prepare well-qualified educators and administrators for dental hygiene programs. Graduates are also prepared to assume other roles in the dental hygiene profession such as corporate education for dental companies and management within professional organizations. At the successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: 1) give evidence of having acquired advanced knowledge and skills in dental management/administration, science basic to dental hygiene education or oral pathology and clinical education; 2) develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary in the conduct of dental hygiene programs; 3) teach courses in more than one area of dental hygiene education; and 4) define a question from the present body of knowledge in dental and dental hygiene education, conduct an original research project based on the question and present the findings in a scholarly fashion. Credit hour requirements vary and are based on the individual background of the student and on the minor selected by the student. Thirty-five credit hours are required in the core (includ-ing thesis) and nine to 12 hours in the minor. The length of the program is approximately two years. Minimum admissions requirements for the program include current licensure, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Work experience in dental hygiene education or dental hygiene practice is strongly recommended. Applicants must have a grade-point average of “B” or better in the professional undergraduate curriculum. Three letters of recommendation are required, as well as completion of an admissions questionnaire by the applicant. The course of study begins in August of each year. An electronic application to the University can be accessed by visiting The Graduate School at www.gradschool.unc.edu/prospective.html. For further in-formation, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/msdh. “The advanced education programs at the UNC School of Dentistry offer dentists and dental hygienists the opportunity to gain specialty/ postgraduate training in a unique and stimulating environment. UNC offers 14 advanced education programs, one of the widest offerings of graduate and certificate training among U.S. dental schools, in the midst of a vibrant academic health center with nationally ranked schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. The broad mix and close proximity of the programs foster shared learning in seminars, clinical care and research. Our longstanding culture of collaboration and our diverse patient population make the School of Dentistry an exciting home for postgraduate training and preparation for careers in clinical practice, academics or industry.” — Dr. Ceib Phillips, Assistant Dean, Graduate/Advanced Dental Education page 40 school of dentistry Missions of Mercy Clinic 2013–2014 Record page 41 Allied Dental Education Programs Dental Hygiene Programs The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has one of the 300-plus accredited programs nationwide for the education of dental hygienists. The School of Dentistry offers a variety of programs: a baccalaureate degree or a certificate in dental hygiene is available to students first entering the profession (prelicensure). Courses of study provide comprehensive educational experiences to prepare individuals for the practice of dental hygiene in accordance with the laws and ethics pertaining to N.C. practice. Upon satisfactory completion of either the certificate or Bachelor of Science degree program of study, the student is eligible for licensure examination at state and national levels. Recipients of the Bachelor of Science degree are eligible to apply to graduate programs in dental hygiene education, public health and other allied areas, as well as to dental school. Students in dental hygiene may live in residence halls on campus and are under University housing and conduct rules. Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities and organizations. ADMISSION Applications for admission to UNC and information concerning general entrance requirements may be secured by calling 919-966-3621 or by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, CB# 2200, Jackson Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-2200. Additional information and an online application are available by visiting the University’s website at www.unc.edu. Admission of first-year students to the University does not guarantee admission into the dental hygiene programs. Students who start their studies as freshman at UNC usually apply to the program in January of their sophomore year. For an application to be considered, all of the pre-requisite courses must be completed by the time dental hygiene classes begin in August. Applications for intra-university students are available online through ConnectCarolina. Transfer students must apply to UNC as undergraduate students and include the supplemental application to the dental hygiene program. For an application to be considered, a student must complete the prerequisite courses before classes begin in August. Classes can be in-process (“IP”) when the applica-tion is submitted. Successful completion of the dental hygiene prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program. page 42 school of dentistry The admissions requirements for certificate and Bachelor of Science degree candidates are the same. Selection is based on scholastic standing, character and sincere interest in dental hygiene as a professional career. To assure proper planning for admission, students may contact an advisor with the dental hygiene program or make an ap-pointment with the Student Services Manager. The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employ-ment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. Copies of the University’s EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the University’s website at http://equalopportunity-ada.unc.edu/index.htm. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM) 1. A completed University application includes: • An official transcript from each college attended, including summer school and academic eligibility to return to all previously attended institutions. Entering students are required to present evidence of satisfactory completion of college work in the predental hygiene courses prescribed in the curriculum section of this catalog. • An official high school transcript showing high school units. • Completion of required high school units as specified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. • A nonrefundable application fee of $80. • A list of courses in progress if currently enrolled. • Any other items requested in the application materials or by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 2. Three letters of recommendation (two academic references and a character reference). 3. Documentation of at least 20 hours of dental hygiene shadowing experience. 4. Medical forms properly completed must be received in time for official clearance before registration. 5. Documentation of required immunizations. (Please see page 26 for full immunization requirements.) Acceptance to the dental hygiene programs is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. The minimum requirements for the basic professional educa-tion of dental hygienists are prescribed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. These basic core courses are components of both the cer-tificate and Bachelor of Science degree programs. Additional University and School of Dentistry courses are required for the B.S. degree. MAJORING IN DENTAL HYGIENE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The dental hygienist is an educator and motivator as well as a health care provider. As a practicing member of the dental health team, the hygienist is primarily concerned with the maintenance of oral health and the prevention of dental disease. Additionally, dental hygienists may assume professional lead-ership roles; participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of community health programs; participate in research activities; or serve as consultants and assume mana-gerial roles in certain types of dental care delivery systems. In addition to completion of ENGL 105, a foreign language through level three (unless placed into level four), a quantitative reasoning course (STOR 151 recommended) and a lifetime fitness course, students in the University’s General College must satisfy all Foundations and Approaches requirements and take at least five Connections courses, including global issues, experiential education and U.S. diversity. Other specific requirements include the following required prerequisite courses, which must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program: • CHEM 101 and 101L or BIOC 107 (CHEM 101/101L satisfies the physical and life sciences with laboratory Approaches requirement.) • CHEM 102 and 102L, or BIOC 108 • COMM 100, 113 or 120 (COMM 113 satisfies the communica-tion intensive Connections requirement.) • MCRO 251 or MCRO 255 • PHYI 202, BIOL 252 or EXSS 276 • PSYC 101 (satisfies the physical and life sciences Approaches requirement) • SOCI 101 or SOCI 111 (Both courses satisfy the nonhistorical social and behavioral sciences Approaches requirement.) For transfer applicants, all prerequisite dental hygiene courses and General College courses taken at other 2013–2014 Record page 43 institutions must be approved for transfer in advance by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more information about the program or for contact information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dh/bsdh. A listing of dental hygiene courses within the Bachelor of Science degree program, by semester, is provided in Appendix C at the end of this document. CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL HYGIENE Applicants interested in the certificate program in dental hygiene may be admitted to the program after completion of CHEM 101/101L and 102/102L (or BIOC 107 and 108); COMM 100, 113 or 120; ENGL 105; MCRO 251 or 255; PHYI 202, BIOL 252 or EXSS 276; PSYC 101; and SOCI 101 or 111. After completion of the basic professional program, a certificate in dental hygiene is awarded. Continued enrollment to complete the baccalaureate degree require-ments is an option for the student. For more information about the program or for contact information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dh/certificate. Disclosure Inform ation Required of Gainful Employm ent Programs By the U.S. Departmen t of Educat ion Occupation — Dental Hygiene U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Code (SOC) — 29–2021.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2021.00 Program Costs The program costs/COA (cost of attendance) is as follows. These numbers represent figures from fall 2012 and spring 2013 for N.C. residents. Tuition/Fees $ 7,008 Room/Board 9,470 Books/Supplies 1,730 Total $18,208 Completion Rate • In the most recent graduating class (2013) four students received certificates in Dental Hygiene. (In addition, 33 students received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.) • This program is a two-year certificate program. All graduates (100%) completed the program within the “normal” time. Job Placement Rate At the time of this report (June 2013), certificate graduates have not taken their board exams; therefore, there is no current employment information to report. Median Debt Incurred The median loan debt for the graduating class of 2013 is as follows: • Title IV Debt $8,885.50 • Private Debt $ 0 • Institutional Debt $ 0 page 44 school of dentistry ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Dental hygiene students must meet University academic requirements for undergraduate students. These require-ments are described in full in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). Additional criteria for minimal acceptable performance are also specified by the School of Dentistry. These are provided in order to assure adequate preparation for becoming a health care professional. These guidelines are briefly described below: • A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. • A semester GPA below 2.0 will result in academic probation or dismissal; failure to achieve a GPA of 2.0 in the following semester will be grounds for dismissal. • A GPA of less than 2.0 in dental hygiene courses in the first year will result in a review of potential to successfully complete the professional program. • The academic performance committee reserves the right to dismiss or recommend reclassification of a student if, in its judgment, the student does not show sufficient promise to continue in the study of dental hygiene, regardless of the student’s grades. • Receipt of a failing grade in any course will require repeating the course. • Copies of the complete academic standing policy for dental hygiene students are distributed and discussed during orien-tation. The full academic performance policy is found within the academic policies section of www.dentistry.unc.edu. TUITION AND FEES All tuition and fees are to be paid in full prior to each registration. Additional expenses may be incurred during field experience in the second year. Fees will be required for candidacy for written and clinical dental hygiene boards. Dental school fees are applicable to dental hygiene students. The University’s Finance Division provides information on many topics related to the tuition, fees and other costs associated with attending the School of Dentistry and its affiliated programs. This informa-tion is subject to change each academic year, and interested individuals are encouraged to review information at the follow-ing link periodically for any updates: http://finance.unc.edu/ saur/student-account-services/student-billing/. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Dental hygiene students are eligible for all funds available for undergraduate students, including federal and University grants, state grants, University scholarships, federal and University loans and college work-study employment. To be considered for aid from these sources, students must complete the University’s financial aid application process. Application materials and further information about these programs may be obtained from: http://studentaid.unc.edu/. In addition to the regular University aid programs, dental hygiene students are given special consideration for assistance through the following School of Dentistry funds: Alberta B. Dolan Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the school’s first dental hygiene director. The UNC Dental Hygiene Alumni Association selects a recipient for an award from this fund each year from rising second-year dental hygiene students who submit applications for this scholarship. Linda Paschall Jarvis Scholarship Fund: This scholarship hon-ors the late Linda Paschall Jarvis, a 1975 graduate of the school’s dental hygiene program. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, financial need and on a letter of recommendation from at least one dental hygiene faculty member. Preference is given to a graduate of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. Markie Thomas Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the late Markie Thomas, a 1973 dental hygiene graduate. The scholarship goes to a second-year dental hygiene student, and selection is based on demonstrated service, financial need and academic merit. Anonymous Donor Scholarship: Funds are provided to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid annually from an anonymous source to provide scholarships for needy and deserving students in the dental hygiene programs at the School of Dentistry. Residents of the following southeastern states are given consideration for these funds: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. For the purpose of demonstrating need, interested students must complete the University’s financial aid process. No other application is necessary to be considered for an award from this fund. North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics: The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority offers loans to residents of North Carolina majoring in dental hygiene. Comprehensive information on this loan program is available at www.ncseaa.edu/HSM.htm. WITHDRAWAL Procedures and policies governing withdrawal from the curriculum for dental hygiene comply with the regulations of the University (as cited in the Undergraduate Bulletin, www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). 2013–2014 Record page 45 ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE DENTAL HYGIENE DEGREE Students who successfully complete their bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and wish to continue their education may consider a variety of educational options at the graduate level. Dental Assisting Program The School of Dentistry offers a 10-month program of study leading to a certificate in dental assisting. The course of study is well integrated with the other programs in the School of Dentistry and provides excellent preparation for a satisfying career as a member of the dental health team. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon suc-cessful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board. ADMISSION Application for admission and information concerning the program may be secured under academic programs on the dental school website at www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/da. Graduates of an accredited high school may apply, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. Enrollment is limited and students are accepted on a competi-tive basis. Only applicants with a grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above will be considered for admission. Selections are based upon scholastic standing, work experi-ence and a demonstrated interest in dental assisting. App-licants are notified of acceptance into the class by the Dental Assisting Committee on Admissions. Advanced Placement in general science, basic science and clinical science courses will be determined on an individual basis by the academic performance committee. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. A completed dental assisting application includes: • An official high school transcript of all courses completed. • A list of courses presently in progress. • Official college transcripts, if applicable. • Completed application form. 2. Application fee of $50. 3. Completed Campus Health Services medical forms must be received prior to registration for official clearance. 4. Documentation of required immunizations. (See page 26 for full immunization requirements.) Acceptance to the dental assisting program is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. CURRICULUM The curriculum consists of basic science courses including microbiology, dental and head and neck anatomy, general anatomy and physiology, pathology, nutrition and pharmacol-ogy. Clinical science courses include office emergencies, dental materials, preclinical and clinical procedures, preventive dentistry, office management and radiology. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The academic status of each student is reviewed at the end of each term by an academic performance committee. This committee is charged with application of academic regulations. The faculty reserves the right to recommend dismissal or reclassification of a student who does not, in the faculty’s judgment, show sufficient promise to justify continuation of study, regardless of the student’s grades. In all instances, students must meet the program’s and University requirements for continued study and graduation. To qualify for a certificate or an undergraduate degree, a student must complete all stated requirements and present passing grades on all work attempted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. TUITION AND FEES The University’s Finance Division provides information on many topics related to the tuition, fees and other costs associ-ated with attending the School of Dentistry and its affiliated programs. This information is subject to change each academic Dental Assisting students after graduation. page 46 school of dentistry year, and interested individuals are encouraged to review the following link periodically for any updates: http://finance.unc.edu/. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. All educational fees are to be paid at the time of registration. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Dental assisting students have the opportunity to apply for diverse types of loans. Further information on loans is avail-able at the University Office of Scholarships and Student Aid website: www.studentaid.unc.edu. For additional information regarding financial assistance, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/da. WITHDRAWAL Procedures and policies governing withdrawal from the dental assisting program must comply with academic performance committee regulations. Failure to complete appropriate withdrawal procedures will jeopardize future readmission and academic standing in the program. Disclosure Inform ation Required of Gainful Employm ent Programs By the U.S. Departmen t of Educat ion Occupation — Dental Assisting U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Code (SOC) — 31–9091.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9091.00 Program Costs The program costs/COA (cost of attendance) is as follows. These numbers represent figures from summer 2012, fall 2012 and spring 2013. Tuition/Fees $ 2,914.00 Books/Supplies 1,624.00 Living Expenses 11,630.00 Travel 1,128.00 Health Insurance 1,470.00 Miscellaneous 2,638.00 Total $21,404.00 Completion Rate • Twenty students graduated from the most recent graduating class in May 2013. • This program is a 10-month certificate program. Ninety percent completed the program within the “normal” time. Job Placement Rate At the time of this report (June 5, 2013) 14 certificate graduates (70%) are employed as dental assistants. Median Debt Incurred The median loan debt for the graduating class of 2013 is as follows: • Title IV Debt $ 0 • Private Debt $ 0 • Institutional Debt $ 0 **Note: The median debt values reported do not mean that students will not need financial assistance to attend this program. Federal and private student aid is received by at least half of the students enrolled in this program. 2013–2014 Record page 47 Appendix A UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS AND POLICIES Information on the following University policies can be found online at the UNC Graduate Record website at http://www.unc.edu/gradrecord/appendix1.html. Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Expulsion Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Fireworks, Firearms and Other Weapons Immunization Requirement Military Tuition Benefit Policy on Illegal Drugs Residence Status for Tuition Purposes Student Right-to-Know Act Students’ Education Records at the Office of the President, The University of North Carolina: Annual Notification of Rights Tuition Waiver for Family Members of Deceased or Disabled Emergency Workers Information on the following University policies can be found online at the UNC Undergraduate Bulletin website at http://www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin/regulations.html. Alcoholic Beverages Code of the University of North Carolina Commercial Activities Emergency Disciplinary Action Housing and Residential Education Transportation and Parking Sum mary of the University’s Policy on Prohibited Harasment, Including Sexu al Misconduct, and Discri mination , AND THE POLICY STATEMENT ON NONDISCRIMINATION The University’s Policy on Prohibited Harassment, Including Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination (campusconversation. web.unc.edu/policy) prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Appendices B and C of this policy provide specific information for students who believe that they have experienced sexual misconduct or have been harassed or have been discriminated against on the basis of one or more of these protected classifications. Students who want additional information regarding the University’s process for investigating allegations of harassment, including sexual misconduct, or discrimination, should contact the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office or the student complaint coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Students for assistance: Equal Opportunity/ADA Office 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Office of the Dean of Students Student and Academic Services Building North 450 Ridge Road Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-4042 Fax: (919) 843-9778 E-mail: dos@unc.edu Any administrator or supervisor, including a department chair, associate dean or other administrator, who receives a student’s complaint about prohibited harassment or discrimination must notify the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office within five (5) calendar days of receiving the complaint. If a student raises a claim of prohibited harassment or discrimination during an academic appeal, an investigation of the student’s claim must be performed under the direction of the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office. The school or department must await the results of the harassment or discrimination investigation before deciding the student’s academic appeal. page 48 school of dentistry Policy Statement on Nondis crimination The University is committed to providing an inclusive and wel-coming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. Copies of the University’s EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the Uni-versity’s Web site at equalopportunity-ada.unc.edu/index.htm. Any inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies should be brought to the attention of one of the following administrators, as noted:* Discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities: Equal Opportunity/ADA Office 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Discrimination in employment Vice Chancellor for Human Resources 300 South Building Campus Box 1000 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3000 Telephone: (919) 962-1554 Academic Personnel Office 218 South Building Campus Box 8000 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8000 Telephone: (919) 843-6056 Sex discrimination in educational programs and activitiess University Title IX Officer 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Deputy Title IX Officer Office of the Dean of Students Student and Academic Services Building North 450 Ridge Road Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-4042 Fax: (919) 843-9778 E-mail: dos@unc.edu The University's Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (919-966-3658) is available to provide confidential assistance to students. The University's Ombuds Office (919-843-8204) is available to provide confidential assistance to employees. * The University's policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC and private employers. Published by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the offices of Publications Services and UNC Creative. Although the publisher of this bulletin has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial or clerical errors or errors occasioned by mistakes. The publisher has attempted to present information which, at the time of catalog production, most accurately describes the course offerings, faculty listings, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University. However, it does not establish contractual relationships. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice. Photography by Ramona Hutton-Howe, Will Owens and Dan Sears. 2013–2014 Record page 49 Appendix B Courses in D.D.S. Curiculum The curriculum is under continuous review and is subject to change at any time upon approval of the faculty and the Curriculum Committee. First Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Social and Ethical Issues in Dental Practice DENT100 2 Gross Anatomy DENT102 4 Biochemistry DENT103 5 Microscopic Anatomy DENT104 4 Dental Anatomy DENT105 4 Dental Materials Science DENT106 2 Evidence Based Dentistry DENT118 1 Total 22 Subject Semester Hours Spring Epidemiology and Prevention I DENT101 1 Prevention II DENT111 2 Conservative Operative Dentistry DENT112 5 Introduction to Preventive Therapies and Periodontal Scaling DENT113 1 Physiology DENT114 4 Microbiology DENT115 4 Oral Biology DENT116 4 Introduction to Occlusion DENT117 1 Total 22 page 50 school of dentistry Second Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Basic Pharmacology DENT200 3 Periodontal Diseases DENT203 1 Fixed Prosthodontics I: Single Unit Restorations DENT204 6 Medical Emergencies/Local Anesthesia DENT205 2 Applied Growth and Development DENT206 2 Pulp Biology DENT208 1 Treatment Planning I DENT209 1 Behavior, Communication and Culture: Adolescent/Adult DENT210 2 Systemic Pathology DENT214 2 Total 20 Subject Semester Hours Summer Introduction to Patient Management DENT121 3 Fundamentals of Periodontology DENT122 1 Introduction to Oral Diagnosis DENT124 2 Introduction to Radiology DENT125 2 Growth and Development DENT126 2 Introduction to Pathology I DENT127 3 Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology DENT128 1 Total 14 2013–2014 Record page 51 Subject Semester Hours Spring Behavior Management: Children/Developmentally Disabled DENT201 1 Pathology II DENT202 2 Fixed Prosthodontics: Multi-Unit Fixed Partial Denture Restorations DENT211 6 Removable Prosthodontics I DENT212 5 Biomechanics and Preclinical Orthodontics DENT213 2 Health Care System DENT217 1 Basic Pharmacology II DENT228 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT231S 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT232S 1 Clinical Radiology DENT233S 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT235S 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT236S 1 Preventive Recall Service DENT239S 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT241S 1 Patient Management DENT299S 1 Total 26 Subject Semester Hours Summer Preclinical Endodontics DENT220 3 Behavior Management: The Elderly DENT221 1 Advanced Periodontal Therapy DENT224 1 Removable Prosthodontics II DENT225 3 Clinical Microbiology DENT226 2 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT231X 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT232X 1 Clinical Radiology DENT233X 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT234X 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT235X 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT236X 1 Preventive Recall Service DENT239X 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT241X 1 Patient Management DENT299X 2 Total 20 page 52 school of dentistry Third Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Advanced Operative Dentistry DENT302 2 Advanced Concepts in Periodontology and Implantology DENT303 1 Oral Medicine I DENT304 1 Growth and Development DENT305 2 Surgery DENT306 3 Radiologic Interpretation DENT308 2 Internal Medicine for Dentists DENT309 2 Dental Implants DENT320 3 Growth and Development DENT324 1 Clinical Endodontics DENT330F 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331F 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332F 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333F 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334F 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335F 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336F 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337F 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338F 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341F 1 Patient Management DENT399F 2 Total 29 2013–2014 Record page 53 Subject Semester Hours Spring Clinical Pharmacology DENT310 1 Management of Radiologic Environment DENT311 1 Comprehensive Treatment Planning DENT312 1 Dental Practice Management DENT314 2 Surgery DENT315 1 Endodontic Didactics DENT316 1 Geriatric Dentistry DENT318 1 Oral Medicine II DENT319 1 Substance Abuse DENT321 1 TMJ and Craniomandibular Disorders DENT417 2 Clinical Endodontics DENT330S 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331S 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332S 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333S 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334S 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335S 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336S 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337S 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338S 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341S 1 Patient Management DENT399S 2 Total 24 Subject Semester Hours Summer Clinical Endodontics DENT330X 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331X 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332X 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333X 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334X 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335X 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336X 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337X 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338X 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341X 1 General Dentistry DENT345 6 Patient Management DENT399X 2 Total 18 page 54 school of dentistry Fourth Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Community and Hospital Rotations DENT401 2 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Dental Practice DENT410 1 Clinical Pathology Conference DENT413 2 Critical Thinking in General Dentistry DENT418 2 Team Dentistry Concepts DENT422 1 Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics DENT423 1 Clinical Endodontics DENT430F 1 Clinical Radiology DENT433F 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT434F 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT435F 1 Clinical Surgery DENT438F 1 Clinical Geriatric Dentistry DEN
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Full Text | / 2013–2014 Record The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, North Carolina’s first dental school, promotes the health of the people of North Carolina, the nation and the world through excellence in teaching, patient care, research and service. 2013–2014 Record page 1 Table of Contents The University of North Carolina 3 General Administration 5 History of the University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 6 Mission Statement 7 Administration 8 Location of the Campus 8 Historical Sketch The School of Dentistry 12 Message from the Dean of the School of Dentistry 14 Administration and Department Chairs 16 Mission Statement 19 History and Description 20 University Resources Campus Health Services University, School Regulations on Honor Code The Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling (CSSAC) Accessibility Resources & Service The Department of University Housing and Residential Education The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid The University Libraries Campus Recreation Carolina Dining Services Diversity and Multicultural Affairs The Department of Public Safety 24 Craniofacial Center Award 26 Information Relevant to the School of Dentistry Experience Immunization Requirements Infectious Disease Status Late Registration Awarding of Degrees and Certificates Class and Clinic Attendance Patient Care Responsibilities Research Experience Spurgeon Dental Society Student Membership in the Dental Community International Opportunities Academic Policy and Procedures Predoctoral Program: D.D.S. Program 30 Introduction 30 Admission Requirements Biology Chemistry Physics English 32 Additional Preparation Dental Admission Test Purpose of the Test Personal Qualifications Selection Factors Application Process and Admissions Deposit 33 Admission Requirements for Internationally Trained Dentists: Four-Year D.D.S. Program 33 Admission Requirements for Internationally Trained Dentists: Advanced Standing 33 Admission Requirements for Transfer Students 34 Predoctoral (D.D.S.) Curriculum 35 Dual Degrees Advanced Education Programs 36 Graduate Opportunities Within the School of Dentistry 37 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program Objectives Curriculum Facilities Admission 38 General Practice Residency in Dentistry Program The Residency Program The Clinical Program Service Obligations Admission 38 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 39 Dental Hygiene Education – Master of Science page 2 school of dentistry Allied Dental Education Programs 41 Dental Hygiene Programs Admission General Requirements Majoring in Dental Hygiene: Bachelor of Science Certificate in Dental Hygiene Academic Performance Tuition and Fees Financial Assistance Withdrawal Academic Opportunities Beyond the Dental Hygiene Degree 45 Dental Assisting Program Admission General Requirements Curriculum Academic Performance Tuition and Fees Financial Assistance Withdrawal Appendix A 47 University Regulations and Policies 47 Summary of the University's Policy on Prohibited Harassment, Including Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination 48 Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination Appendix B 49 Courses in D.D.S. Curriculum Appendix C 55 Courses in Dental Hygiene Curriculum Academic Calendar 59 Fall Semester 2013 60 Spring Semester 2014 61 Summer Semester 2014 Table of Contents, continued 2013–2014 Record page 3 The University of North Carolina seventeen institutions /General Administration Thomas W. Ross, J.D. President Leslie Boney, B.A. Vice President for International, Community and Economic Engagement Christopher Brown, Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Graduate Education Alisa Chapman, Ed.D. Vice President for Academic and University Programs Kevin M. FitzGerald, M.P.A. Chief of Staff William Fleming, M.P.A. Vice President for Human Resources Ann Lemmon, M.B.A Secretary of the University John Leydon, M.B.A. Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer Drew Mortez, B.A. Vice President for Governmental Relations Suzanne Ortega, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles Perusse, M.P.A. Chief Operating Officer Kimrey Rhinehardt, B.A. Vice President for Federal Relations Thomas Shanahan, J.D. Interim Vice President and General Counsel Joni B. Worthington, M.A. Vice President for Communications page 4 school of dentistry 2013–2014 Record page 5 History of the University In North Carolina all the public educational institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees are part of the University of North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the constituent institutions of the multi-campus state university. The University of North Carolina, chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, was the first public university in the United States to open its doors and the only one to graduate students in the 18th century. The first class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the next 136 years, the only campus of the University of North Carolina was at Chapel Hill. In 1877 the North Carolina General Assembly began sponsoring additional institutions of higher education, diverse in origin and purpose. Five were historically black institutions, and another was founded to educate American Indians. Several were created to prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a technological emphasis. One is a training school for performing artists. In 1931 the North Carolina General Assembly redefined the University of North Carolina to include three state-supported institutions: the campus at Chapel Hill (now the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering at Raleigh (now North Carolina State University at Raleigh) and the North Carolina College for Women (Woman’s College) at Greensboro (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). The new multi-campus University operated with one board of trust-ees and one president. By 1969 three additional campuses had joined the University through legislative action: the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 1971 the General Assembly passed legislation bringing into the University of North Carolina the state’s 10 remaining public senior institutions, each of which had until then been legally separate: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Pembroke State University, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University. This action created a 16-campus University. In l985 the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential high school for gifted students, was declared an affiliated school of the University, and it recently became the 17th constituent institution. The UNC Board of Governors is the policymaking body legally charged with “the general determination, control, supervision, management and governance of all affairs of the constituent institutions.” It elects the president, who administers the University. The 32 voting members of the board are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms. Former board chairs and board members who are former governors of North Carolina may continue to serve for limited periods as nonvoting members emeriti. The president of the UNC Association of Student Governments, or that student’s designee, is also a nonvoting member. Each of the 17 institutions is headed by a chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the president’s nomina-tion and is responsible to the president. Each institution has a board of trustees, consisting of eight members elected by the Board of Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the president of the student body, who serves ex officio. (The North Carolina School of the Arts has two additional ex officio members.) Each board of trustees holds extensive powers over academic and other operations of its institution on delegation from the Board of Governors. page 6 school of dentistry The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mission Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, serves North Carolina, the United States and the world through teaching, research and public service. We embrace an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities. Our mission is to serve as a center for research, scholarship and creativity and to teach a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate and professional students to become the next generation of leaders. Through the efforts of our exceptional faculty and staff, and with generous support from North Carolina’s citizens, we invest our knowledge and resources to enhance access to learning and to foster the success and prosperity of each rising generation. We also extend knowledge-based services and other resources of the University to the citizens of North Carolina and their institutions to enhance the quality of life for all people in the State. With lux, libertas — light and liberty — as its founding principles, the University has charted a bold course of leading change to improve society and to help solve the world’s greatest problems. (Approved by the UNC Board of Governors, November 2009) 2013–2014 Record page 7 Administration Carol L. Folt, Ph.D. Chancellor James W. Dean Jr., Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Winston B. Crisp, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Barbara Entwisle, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Research Karol Kain Gray, B.B.A. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Julia Sprunt Grumbles, B.A. Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Chris Kielt, M.A. Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Brenda R. Malone, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Human Resources William L. Roper, M.D. Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs Chief Executive Officer of the UNC Health Care System Dean, School of Medicine Leslie Chambers Strohm, J.D. Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Robert A. Blouin, Pharm.D. Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy John Charles “Jack” Boger, J.D. Dean, School of Law Robert G. Bruce, Ph.D. Director, The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education Bubba Cunningham, M.B.A. Director, Athletics Jack Evans, Ph.D. Interim Dean, Kenan–Flagler Business School Karen M. Gil, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Susan King, M.A. Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication Gary Marchionini, Ph.D. Dean, School of Information and Library Science Steven W. Matson, Ph.D. Dean, The Graduate School Bill McDiarmid, Ed.D. Dean, School of Education Jack M. Richman, Ph.D. Dean, School of Social Work Barbara K. Rimer, Dr.P.H. Dean, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Jonathan C. Sauls, J.D. Dean of Students Michael R. Smith, J.D. Dean, School of Government Kristen M. Swanson, Ph.D. Dean, School of Nursing Jane A. Weintraub, D.D.S., M.P.H. Dean, School of Dentistry Jan J. Yopp, M.A. Dean, Summer School page 8 school of dentistry Location of the Campus Historical Sketch The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located among the beautiful and gently rolling hills of the Piedmont section near the center of the state. Chapel Hill is a college town, and the University has the honor of being the first state university in America. The campus is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and historic of the major universities, and the mild climate permits year-round enjoyment of the surroundings. The Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains are located only a few hours by car from Chapel Hill, providing opportunity for scenic relaxation. The framers of North Carolina’s first state constitution wrote in 1776 that “all useful learning” should be “duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.” The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was chartered in 1789 — the year of George Washington’s first inauguration — and in 1795 it opened its doors as the first state university in the nation. New Hope Chapel (now Chapel Hill) was chosen for its central location as the site of the University. The cornerstone for Old East was laid on October 12, 1793, by William Davie, for whom the Davie Poplar, a familiar campus landmark, is named. Thus Old East became the first building of this or any state university. The University of North Carolina opened its doors on January 15, 1795, and its first student, Hinton James, arrived on foot from the Wilmington area a month later. By March 1 the University had 41 students and two professors. The first decades of the 19th century saw important developments for the new University. In 1815 the natural sciences were given equal status with the more traditional classical curriculum. In the 1820s, Denison Olmstead and Elisha Mitchell prepared and published the nation’s first geological survey. In 1832 UNC President Joseph Caldwell built the first astronomical observatory at a state university. Enrollment increased steadily during this period and by 1860 only Yale University had more students. The Civil War caused many universities to close; Carolina was one of the few Southern universities to remain open throughout the war. It was during Reconstruction that the University closed (1870–75) for the only time in its history. 2013–2014 Record page 9 page 10 school of dentistry After reopening, the University added programs that enhanced its status as a major university. In 1876 it announced a program of graduate studies leading toward postbaccalaureate degrees. In 1877 it became the first university to open a summer school for teachers. In 1879 it began medical and pharmaceutical studies. The University received its first legislative appropriation for maintenance in 1881. In 1885 it introduced its regular program for the preparation of teachers. In 1892 William Kenan, working in the University laboratory of Dr. Francis Venable, participated in research that identified calcium carbide and developed a formula for making acetylene gas from it. In 1894 the School of Law, which had been semi-independent, was incorporated into the administrative structure. In 1897 female students were admitted for the first time. At the turn of the century, the University had 512 students and a faculty of 35. It had an undergraduate college and a department for the education of teachers and it was working to establish the schools of law, medicine and pharmacy. Master’s degrees and seven Ph.D.s had been awarded at the University. The first three decades of the 20th century were a period of significant growth. Enrollment first reached one thousand in 1915. A Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was formed in 1904. In 1913 the School of Education was established and the Bureau of Extension was organized to extend the University’s resources to North Carolinians on a regular basis. The endowed Kenan professorships fund, established in 1917, provided incentive for excellence in teaching and research. In 1919 the School of Commerce, now the Kenan–Flagler Business School at Chapel Hill, was established. The School of Public Welfare began in 1920 as an outgrowth of the Department of Sociology. In 1950 the school’s name was changed to the School of Social Work. In 1922 the University was elected to membership in the Association of American Universities. The University of North Carolina Press was incorporated in 1922 and the Institute for Research in Social Science was organized in 1924. By 1930 there were 2,600 students at the University and a faculty of 222 full- and 85 part-time members. Teaching, Historical Sketch, continued study and research took place at undergraduate, graduate and professional levels in 12 colleges and schools in 21 departments. The Consolidation Act of 1931 joined the University with the Woman’s College at Greensboro and North Carolina State College in Raleigh. A single board of trustees allocated func-tions among the three constituent institutions. The offices of the Consolidated University were established at Chapel Hill and University President Frank Porter Graham became the Consolidated University’s first president. The period of the Depression in the 1930s saw a great deal of new construction on the campus as federal funds became available to create jobs for the unemployed. New dormitories, classroom buildings, a gymnasium, and other buildings and improvements were built in part from this source. World War II also resulted in some new construction and alterations on campus as the University’s facili-ties were used to train military personnel. Expansion continued throughout the 20th century, and today UNC–Chapel Hill ranks among the great institutions of higher education in the nation. Beginning with one building, 41 students and two professors, the University has now grown to more than 300 buildings, 29,000 students each year and nearly 3,600 faculty members. The campus underwent an unprecedented physical transforma-tion made possible in part by North Carolinians’ overwhelming approval in November 2000 of a $3.1 billion bond referendum for higher education. Through 49 projects, the bonds provided more than $515 million for renovations and new buildings at Carolina. Also guided by a visionary campus master plan for growth, the University leveraged state appropriations from the General Assembly with investments from nonstate sources, including private gifts raised during the Carolina First Campaign. The resulting capital construction program exceeded $2.3 billion. More than 100 projects were completed. Designed mainly around the principle of enhancing the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service, the campus master plan shows where and how to place new buildings over the next several decades. While providing a 2013–2014 Record page 11 blueprint for expansion in a modern era, its design also en-sures that the most cherished physical features of the historic campus — including the sense of place — will remain in harmonious balance with the new growth. The University has been recognized for the quality of its graduate programs in every national survey conducted within the last third of the 20th century and into the 21st. These accolades reflect the quality of the curriculum and of the faculty, whose research orientation allows them to share with their students not only the thrill of discovery, but also the latest advancements and new knowledge. Another asset that contributes to this reputation is UNC–Chapel Hill’s superb library system containing more than six million volumes. It is ranked among the top research libraries in the United States and Canada by the Association of Research Libraries. Libraries include the main Davis Library, Wilson Library, the House Undergraduate Library, the Health Sciences Library and the Law Library, along with another 13 school and departmental libraries. Wilson Library houses the extensive North Carolina, Southern Historical and Rare Book Collections. The University is the most comprehensive institution in North Carolina, both in the range of its programs at all levels and in the breadth of its specialized research and public service programs. Its 14 schools and the College of Arts and Sciences provide instruction in more than 100 fields, offering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees, as well as certificates, in academic areas critical to North Carolina’s future: business, dentistry, education, information and library science, journalism and mass communication, government, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work, among others. For more than 200 years after its doors first opened to students, the University has remained faithful to its founding fathers’ charge to duly encourage and promote all useful learning for the betterment of humanity. Adapted from an article by William S. Powell, Professor Emeritus, Department of History page 12 school of dentistry The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation’s oldest public uni-versity— and one of the nation’s very best. The UNC School of Dentistry, situated among the other health professional schools on the south side of campus, strives to fully support the University’s standards for excellence at all levels. The school’s mission comprises four dimensions: education, patient care, discovery/ research and public service. The school’s faculty and staff demand much of themselves to ensure that all four themes are honored at every level, especially for the benefit of every patient we treat and each student we educate. We have a comprehensive and superb array of dental, allied dental and advanced dental educational programs and provide superior dental care for our patients in our many clinics. Patients come from around the world to be treated by our expert clinicians, and the world benefits from the research conducted and discoveries made by our students and faculty. Dental treatment in our student clinics is in great demand. Our students have opportunities to experience a wide range of patient care, from caring for young children on the Cherokee Reservation in the western part of the state, to providing sophisticated implant treatment in our school clinic. Students work in a group practice clinical model. The UNC School of Dentistry promotes the ethics and values that apply to all health professions. Putting the patient first, caring for the underserved and disadvantaged populations, celebrating diversity wherever we find it, and cultivating cultural competency are all essential to the daily practice of health professionals. Students who enroll are joining a very special community. The UNC student network, linked to the school’s large and dedicated alumni network, provides Message from the Dean 2013–2014 Record page 13 talented, enthusiastic, caring and diverse colleagues, as well as close personal friends for life. The sophistication and the access to the latest in information technology in classrooms, laboratories, clinics and research centers are astounding. The School of Dentistry has superb local, national and international collaborative programs. Our students participate in externships and volunteer dental programs in North Carolina, across the nation and abroad, including Mexico, Malawi and Nepal, to name a few. Our students are very engaged in community service and the culture of giving back. In 2012, we finished construction on our newest addition and opened our state-of-the-art learning and research facility, Koury Oral Health Sciences. This fabulous, LEED-certified energy-saving building provides high-tech classrooms, auditoriums and study rooms; modular research space for our world-class oral health scientists; a large, open community gathering room, or Atrium; and a café, student lounge and other special features that enhance our interactive learning environment. With the addition of this facility to our existing structure, we continue leading the way in dental education, research and patient care. I encourage you to visit and explore the school both via our website (www.dentistry.unc.edu) and in person. Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 919-537-3347 for further information. With best wishes, Jane A. Weintraub, D.D.S., M.P.H. Dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor page 14 school of dentistry Administration and Department Chairs DEANS Dr. Jane A. Weintraub Dean Dr. James D. Beck Executive Associate Vice Dean Dr. Eric Everett Associate Dean, Dental Research Mr. E. Paul Gardner Associate Dean, Advancement Dr. Janet M. Guthmiller Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Mr. Derek Hoar Assistant Dean, Human Resources Mr. Walter Miller Interim Assistant Dean, Financial Affairs Dr. Matt Morano Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Douglas C. Solow Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs Dr. Ceib Phillips Assistant Dean, Graduate/Advanced Dental Education Dr. Aldridge D. Wilder Jr. Assistant Dean, Admissions and Predoctoral Education DIRECTORS Ms. Tiffany Brannan Director, Communications Dr. Amelia F. Drake Director, UNC Craniofacial Center Ms. Deedra Donley Director, Continuing Dental Education Mr. Al Elsenrath Director, Support Services Dr. Ralph H. Leonard Director, Dental Faculty Practice Ms. Vickie Overman Director, Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Programs Mr. David Rankin Director, Computing and Information Systems Ms. Lynn Smith Interim Director, Dental Assisting Program Ms. Rebecca S. Wilder Director, Faculty Development Director, Graduate Dental Hygiene Program Vacant Dental Director, Hospital Dentistry DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Dr. George Blakey III Chair, Department of Dentistry, UNC Hospitals Dr. Valerie A. Murrah Chair, Diagnostic Sciences Dr. Steven Offenbacher Chair, Periodontology Dr. Lauren Patton Chair, Dental Ecology Dr. Eric Rivera Chair, Endodontics 2013–2014 Record page 15 Dr. Emile Rossouw Chair, Orthodontics Dr. Edward J. Swift Jr. Chair, Operative Dentistry Dr. Timothy A. Turvey Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Robert Wright Chair, Prosthodontics Dr. J. Timothy Wright Chair, Pediatric Dentistry ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Dr. James Beck, Chair Executive Associate Vice Dean Dr. Kim Boggess Professor, School of Medicine Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr. John Ludlow Professor, Oral and Maxilloficial Radiology Dr. Rebecca Macy L. Richardson Preyer Distinguished Chair for Strengthening Families Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Social Work Dr. Thiago Morelli Clinical Assistant Professor, Periodontology Dr. Abigail Panter Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology Dr. Mary Pettiette Clinical Associate Professor, Endodontics Dr. Glenn Reside Associate Clinical Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. André V. Ritter Professor, Operative Dentistry Dr. Mike Roberts Henson Distinguished Professor, Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Thomas Ziemiecki Associate Professor, Prosthodontics page 16 school of dentistry The School of Dentistry’s Mission Statement The mission of the School of Dentistry is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina, the nation and the world through excellence in teaching, patient care, research and service. In pursuing this mission, the school adheres to the following core values, which are described more fully in the academic plan: 1. Discover, integrate, apply and disseminate new knowledge. 2. Encourage freedom of speech, expression and inquiry to promote solutions to the scientific, social, policy and ethical issues that impact the health of the public. 3. Facilitate an academic culture of interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship in which a broad range of disciplines within the school and University collaborate on biomedical, public health, educational and clinical issues. 4. Provide a stellar student experience that allows students to participate in the process of learning and discovery, making them better-prepared professionals and future leaders. We are committed to educating scholarly, ethical and highly skilled future dental professionals. 5. Offer access to dental education to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 6. Advance the health of the people of North Carolina by shaping our teaching, research and service agendas around the state’s needs. We seek to provide oral health to all segments of the public with a special responsibility to educate oral health professionals to meet the needs of underserved communities. 7. Be a world center for education, clinical practice and research in oral health. 8. Respect diverse beliefs and cultivate the involvement of students, staff, faculty and patients drawn from an array of cultures and heritages. Adapted from “Carolina 2010: School of Dentistry Academic Plan.” 2013–2014 Record page 17 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION The School of Dentistry is committed to conducting high-quality dental education programs at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels. The school’s academic environment fosters the acquisition of knowledge in the basic, behavioral and clinical sciences. Independent thinking and life-long learning are encouraged through degree-granting and continuing education programs. A high standard of professional and personal ethics, as well as technical excellence, is integral to the learning experience. The school prepares its graduates to enter the general practice of dentistry, the dental specialties, dental allied health fields, research and teaching in a wide variety of settings, primarily in service to the people of North Carolina. EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH The School of Dentistry’s faculty and students generate new knowledge in the basic, applied and clinical sciences, with an emphasis on the promotion of oral health and function. Research is also conducted in the areas of health services, health policy and health education. New knowledge is disseminated through presentations at scientific forums and publication in the scholarly literature. School of Dentistry scientists interact and collaborate with other investigators on this campus, as well as with leading scientists elsewhere in the United States and abroad. EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE The School of Dentistry provides high-quality comprehensive, primary and specialized oral health care to citizens of North Carolina and the region. Patient care enhances the educational programs and supports the scientific and clinical research efforts of the school. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE The School of Dentistry provides continuing education programs for dental and other health professionals in a variety of settings. The school provides consultation services to practitioners and policymakers and seeks to inform the public about the preven-tion and treatment of oral diseases. Faculty and staff serve in leadership roles in the University, community, public agencies and professional organizations. The school supports the activities of the University and dental alumni associations, the Dental Foundation of North Carolina and an active organization of dental parents. page 18 school of dentistry 2013–2014 Record page 19 History and Description The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, North Carolina’s first dental school, serves to advance the oral health of citizens in North Carolina and beyond through excellence in education, research, patient care and service. Graduates of the school have demonstrated their sound education and preparation in all phases of dental practice, graduate education, research, service in the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Public Health Service, and teaching. The administration and faculty look to the future. As programs are adopted and adapted to meet the changing patterns of society, advancements are made in the profession and the latest in patient-centered research. The North Carolina General Assembly of 1949 made creation of the School of Dentistry possible. The first class — 40 students — was admitted in fall 1950, although the dental building was not occupied until September 1952, and classes were held in two Quonset huts. Since that time, the school has grown to include several buildings, located within a dynamic health science campus that also includes schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health and contributes to the spirit of collaboration among the health sciences at Carolina. Among the school’s buildings are Tarrson Hall, a state-of-the art clinical teaching facility, and Brauer Hall, which includes patient simulation laboratories with the latest in dental equipment. The majority of the school’s research takes place in Koury Oral Health Sciences, completed in April 2012. The 216,000-square-foot facility houses a variety of classroom and lecture space, as well as cutting-edge research laboratories, all of which encourage collaborative research and learning experiences. FACTS AT A GLANCE • Faculty members are actively involved in serving the state through the UNC–Chapel Hill-based Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program and the School of Dentistry’s Continuing Dental Education (CDE). During the 2011–2012 year, AHEC and CDE presented 177 dental courses to 6,518 health professionals statewide. • The Student Dental Clinics and Dental Faculty Practice welcome more than 115,000 patient visits a year. This number includes close to 5,000 preventive recall visits attended by dental and dental hygiene students. • Dental students and pediatric dental residents provide comprehensive dental care and urgent care services during more than 5,000 patient visits each year. • For fiscal year 2012, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked second among U.S. academic institutions for funding by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes for Health. The School of Dentistry ranked fifth among dental institutions in the United States. page 20 school of dentistry University Resources CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES The mission of Campus Health Services (CHS) is to promote, restore and maintain the optimal health of students through a commitment to an inclusive environment and to provide ex-cellent, affordable, confidential and compassionate service. Campus Health Services in Student Affairs strives to provide high-quality, confidential, compassionate and culturally-competent service through a continuum of wellness pro-motion and psychological services to enhance the lives of students and promote social, personal and academic growth. CHS is the principal advocate and leadership organization for health services to UNC students and offers quality medical care to the UNC student community at a very low cost. CHS offers wellness and preventive care, care for injury, acute or chronic medical conditions, consultation and medical testing. To promote quality care, CHS assigns every student his or her own primary care provider. If at all possible, students will see the same provider every time they come to the clinic. Students may request to change their primary care provider at any time, as they become better acquainted with the organization’s staff. CHS also refers patients to the UNC Hospitals if more intensive care is needed. More information on CHS is available at http://campushealth.unc.edu/. UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL REGULATIONS ON HONOR CODE Students enrolled in the UNC School of Dentistry are regarded as members of the student body of the Univer-sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are held respon-sible for conducting themselves in conformity with the moral and legal restraints found in any law-abiding commu-nity. Moreover, students are subject to the regulations of the UNC student government under the Honor Code. Information on this code may be found at studentconduct.unc.edu and in the Undergraduate Bulletin of the University Record at www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin/. The dental student body has its own honor court, which functions within the framework of the University Student Government. Further, dental students can find more information about the honor code in the General Academic Policies and Procedures Manual which can be found online at www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/policies/ academic/documents/generalacademicpolicies.pdf. The procedures for handling honor code violations are supported by The Office of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.unc. edu/). Specific details of the Honor Code can be found as part of the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance (Instrument). The Instrument outlines the prohibited conduct, policies and procedures for adjudicating allegations of student misconduct. The Office of Student Conduct is a division of UNC’s Office of Student Affairs. The Instrument can be found at http:// studentconduct.unc.edu/students/rights-responsibilites. Violations of the Honor Code are reported directly by the faculty or student observer to the student deputy attorney general, the assistant dean for student affairs in the School of Dentistry, or the Office of Student Conduct in UNC’s Office of Student Affairs on campus. The observer can request that accused students turn themselves in for the alleged violation within 24 hours before the matter is reported by the observer. THE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND ACADEMIC COUNSELING (CSSAC) The center and its constituent programs—Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes, Learning Center, Center for Student Academic Counseling, Summer Bridge, and Writing Center—provide support for students in developing the skills and strategies needed to achieve academic success. CSSAC’s Learning Center provides services for students with ADHD/ LD while the Center for Student Academic Counseling offers academic and personal support to all UNC students. The Center for Student Academic Counseling’s primary objective is to spon-sor programs and activities that promote academic excellence, increase retention and improve the campus climate for diversity among American Indian and African American undergraduates. Historically, this office has worked cooperatively with members 2013–2014 Record page 21 of several student organizations including Black Women United, the Black Student Movement, the Carolina Hispanic Student Association, the National Panhellenic Council, the Asian Student Association and the Carolina Indian Circle. For more information about the center or to contact its staff, please visit http://cssac.unc.edu. ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & SERVICE (FORMERLY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY SERVICES) Accessibility Resources & Service supports the University’s commitment to an accessible environment. Accessibility Resources & Service provides services and reasonable accommodations to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate/professional students with disabilities. Its mission is to provide students with disabilities equal access to the services, programs and activities of the University so that they may, as independently as possible, meet the demands of University life. For more information about Accessibility Resources & Service or to contact its staff, please visit http://accessibility.unc.edu/. DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION After being formally accepted, students may have questions about housing and accommodations. If so, students can find contact information for the Department of Housing and Residential Education at http://housing.unc.edu/. OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT AID The mission of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University regardless of their ability to pay the full costs of attendance. The office will strive to maximize available funds, exercise good stewardship of those funds and perform related research and program evaluation. The goals of such activities are to assist in the recruitment and retention of students, continually improve service to students and sup-port long-range enrollment and campus planning goals. For more information or to contact someone about scholarships and student aid, visit http://studentaid.unc.edu/. THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES The University Libraries include the House Undergraduate Library, Davis Library, Wilson Library, the Health Sciences Library (located near the School of Dentistry) and numerous other libraries with various subject specialties. The libraries’ website (http://library.unc.edu/) contains information about the libraries and links to research databases, e-journals and e-books. page 22 school of dentistry CAMPUS RECREATION Physical education and recreational sports facilities include Woollen and Fetzer gymnasiums, multiple outdoor fields, indoor and outdoor pools, Finley Golf Course, the Student Recreation Center and tennis courts. More information is available at www.campusrec.unc.edu. CAROLINA DINING SERVICES Carolina Dining Services provides more than 15 campus dining locations and meal plans to accommodate students’ varied nutritional needs. More information is available at www.dining.unc.edu. DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS The School of Dentistry is committed to an academic culture where diverse beliefs are fully respected; the community cultivates the involvement of students, staff, faculty and patients who reflect an array of diverse ideas and identities. The school works closely with the University’s Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office, which provides leadership, consultation and project management of policies, programs and services. The office promotes diversity as a means of achieving educational excellence and enhancing the quality of life for all members of the University community. More information is available at http://diversity.unc.edu/. The School of Dentistry created the Dean’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusivity in 2010 to explore the climate of the school and determine how well it is meeting the object-ives of being free from hostility, oppression or intimidation. The Task Force meets with students, faculty and staff to gain their perspectives on climate and gather ideas for mak-ing the School of Dentistry a more inclusive place. To learn more about the school’s diversity policies and values, visit http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/units/admin/diversity.cfm. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY The Department of Public Safety works to create and maintain a safe campus environment for students, staff and faculty. A recent development employs technology in supp-ort of that purpose: using text messages to students, faculty and staff in the case of an emergency. In addition, the University has installed an emergency alert system siren that will sound during an immediate life-threatening situation such as an armed and dangerous person in the area, a major chemical spill or hazard or a tornado. Direct emergency call boxes are located conveniently throughout campus. More information is available at www.dps.unc.edu. 2013–2014 Record page 23 page 24 school of dentistry School’s Craniofacial Center Wins Major ADEAGies Foundation Award During the 2012-13 academic year, the ADEAGies Foundation awarded the UNC Craniofacial Center (UNC CFC) with the 2013 William J. Gies Award for Outstanding Achievement in the academic dental institution category. The award recognizes accomplishment of worthy and socially commendable actions that make material contribution to oral health and dental educa-tion. The award is considered one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a dental school. “It is an absolute honor to win one of the William J. Gies awards,” said Dean Jane Weintraub. “We are thrilled that the ADEAGies Foundation agreed that the UNC Craniofacial Center is deserving of such a high accolade. UNC CFC is a part of our school of which we’re incredibly proud, and the Center makes a tremendous difference in the lives of its patients. The center is very deserving of this award.” The UNC CFC has been regarded as a leader in research, service and engagement to improve the physical, behavioral and social effects of cleft lip, cleft palate and craniofacial conditions for a half century. It serves as an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treat-ment center for patients with craniofacial anomalies. The clinic provides twice-weekly diagnostic clinics, daily out-patient dental services, care coordina-tion team meetings, research across the scope of craniofacial care and resident speech-language therapy programs. Patients benefit from medical, surgical, orthodontic and other dental procedures that are coordinated with treatments in speech pathology, psy-chological care and social work from birth to age 21 or beyond. More than 50 percent of the cleft lip and palate patients in North Carolina are treated at UNC CFC. The majority of UNC CFC patients, approximately 70 percent, are under 12 years of age and many entering the center are under two years of age. These patients have special healthcare needs, many with disfiguring clefts of the lip and palate that interfere with the basic life func-tions of eating, drinking, breathing, hearing and speaking. The Gies Awards, named after dental education pioneer William J. Gies, Ph.D., honor individuals and organizations exemplifying dedication to the highest standards of vision, innovation and achievement in dental education, research and leadership. They are annually presented by the ADEAGies Foundation, the philanthropic arm of ADEA. 2013–2014 Record page 25 page 26 school of dentistry Information Relevant to the School of Dentistry Experience IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The State of North Carolina immunization requirements and the School of Dentistry immunization requirements for dental assisting, dental hygiene and doctor of dental surgery students currently include: State Requirements • Three DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Td (tetanus, diphtheria), or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) doses (this fulfills the primary series requirement). o One Tdap booster after completion of the primary series that did not include a Tdap and then a Td vac-cine every 10 years thereafter. • Three Polio (unless greater than 18 years of age). • Two Measles (rubeola), two Mumps, one Rubella (two MMR doses meet this requirement) or positive titers. School of Dentistry Requirements and Recommendations • Varicella vaccine series and/or a positive titer. • Hepatitis B series (three shots) and a positive Hepatitis B antibody (HBsAb) quantitative titer. (Please make sure your physician does not order a qualitative titer.) Ideally, a titer is recommended one-to-two months after completion of the series for proof of immunity to Hepatitis B but can be checked at a later date. • Two-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST). A two-step TST requires the student to have two skin tests within the last year completed prior to matriculation. If the TST is positive, the student must provide documentation of a subsequent chest X-ray, additional treatments, if any, and clearance from his or her physician. It is recommended that the TSTs be done one-to-three weeks apart; however, if one TST was done within the past 12 months, only one more TST is needed. (Note that a TB blood test, e.g., QuantiFERON Gold, rather than a TST, is an option; please discuss with your provider.) Entering students must present a certificate of immuniza-tion from a physician or local health department prior to matriculation. The matriculating student is required to submit a certificate of immunizations to UNC Campus Health Services (CHS) by a published and specified date. Through ConnectCarolina, CHS will notify students who are not in compliance with the state immunization requirements noted above. Individuals who have not met the state immunization requirements after 30 calendar days from the first date of attendance will be administratively withdrawn from the University by the University Registrar. Students with deficiencies in the additional immunization requirements of the School of Dentistry will be notified of the deficiencies by the UNC School of Dentistry compliance coordinator. The School of Dentistry will work with students to meet these additional requirements. The failure to comply with the School of Dentistry’s requirements after consultation with the compliance coordinator and the agreed upon resolution schedule will result in administrative withdrawal from the School of Dentistry. Additional Requirements Additional annual requirements include tuberculosis screening and verification of health insurance. CPR training is required on a biennial basis. School of Dentistry Recommendations • It is strongly recommended that each student obtain a yearly influenza vaccine. • One of the consequences of the delivery of health care is the possibility of contracting an infectious disease such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV or herpes. To minimize this risk, the School of Dentistry has adopted an Infection Control Policy that requires the wearing of a clinical overgarment, disposable gloves, a mask and protective eye covering when oral examinations and dental procedures are being performed. Infectious Disease Status Students engaged in patient care activities are encouraged to learn their tuberculosis, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) 2013–2014 Record page 27 and HIV status. State regulations require health care workers, including students, who perform surgical or dental pro-cedures, or who assist in such procedures in a way that may result in an exposure of patients to their blood, and who know themselves to be infected with HIV or HBV, to report their status to the state health director. According to UNC’s “Policy on HIV-Infected and HBV-Infected Employees and Students Who Are Engaged in University Patient-Care Activities” (http://policies.unc.edu/policies/hiv-hbv/): “HIV-infected or HBV-infected applicants for enrollment in the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and certain other fields involved in patient care may wish to evaluate their career goals. First, they may wish to consider the implications of electing a prolonged period of medical, dental, nursing or other education, with the significant possibility that they will become disabled during training or early in their career. Second, they may wish to consider various career choices because of the hazards of their exposure to infection in certain portions of medical, dental, nursing or other patient-care fields of education and practice. Third, they may wish to evaluate career choices after recognizing that barriers to certain exposure-prone procedures and fields of specialization within medicine, dentistry, nursing or other patient-care fields may be imposed because of possible risks of infection to patients. Fourth, they may wish to consider the financial costs of such education in light of the personal health and career uncertainties that confront them. Students may seek additional advice through the Office of Student Services of the school in question.” Late Regist ration University regulations require students who do not register before the first day of classes in any semester or summer session to pay an additional fee of $20 for delayed registration. Any student who believes that she/he can show sufficient justification for the delay may petition for a refund by completing a form, which can be found online at http://registrar.unc.edu/ registration/registration-policies/late-fee-refund-petition2/, and outlining the reason for delay. This form must bear the approval of the dean of the School of Dentistry. Awarding of Degres and Certi ficates To be awarded a degree or certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all requirements of their respective program. Clas and Clinic Attend ance Regular class and clinic attendance is a student obligation. No right or privilege exists that permits a student to be absent from any given number of sessions. Patient Care Responsiblities Students are granted privileges to participate in the patient care system of the School of Dentistry and are expected to provide care consistent with the patient-centered philosophy. Students are responsible for treating all patients assigned to them in a timely, ethical and technically sound manner, as specified by the patient’s treatment plan, displaying proper care and respect for their patients, and abiding by the school’s Code of Professional Conduct and its Code of Clinic Behavior. Research Experience The School of Dentistry’s faculty and students generate new knowledge in the basic, applied and clinical sciences, with an emphasis on the promotion of oral health and function. Research is also conducted in the areas of health services, health policy and health education. The student research program supports and encourages participation in active research, as well as participation in student research leadership positions at the local and national levels. A student researcher engages in experiences working with an active research team in the laboratory, in the clinic or with research in epidemiology, health services, health outcomes, community outreach or dental education. There are several programs within the School of Dentistry that foster research participation by pre-doctoral students. These programs include research fellowships, the Student Research Group and Dental Research in Review Day. page 28 school of dentistry Spurgeon Dent al Society The Spurgeon Dental Society exists as the governing body for all students of the School of Dentistry. Named after the late Dr. J.S. Spurgeon, a prominent and outstanding dentist from Hillsborough, N.C., the society holds monthly meetings in which elected representatives from each class of dental, advanced education, dental hygiene and dental assisting students discuss and plan the functions of student government. Several projects are carried out each year including social, academic and scholastic events. The School of Dentistry is host to many student-led organizations and programs allowing students opportunities to become involved in the community, in research and in School of Dentistry programs. For a listing of these organizations and specific details about these organizations, please visit our website at http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/studentorgs/. Student Membership in the Dent al Comunity In addition to serving in various class and student organization officer positions, students are active members of the dental school community. They have membership on most standing dental school committees. Internat ional Oportunities As 21st century oral health practitioners, dental students, whether pursuing a career in clinical practice or academia, must be fully cognizant of how oral health functions in a global community. The school provides many opportunities for students to engage with peoples and cultures in other countries, including service projects in Malawi, Moldova, Mexico, Nepal and Uganda. In addition, the school maintains exchange agreements with King’s College London, Moldova University of Medicine and Pharmacy, National University of Singapore and University of São Paulo. Students who take part in global service and outreach learn how dentistry and other health care services are administered in other nations. This global and cultural experience informs their worldview and broadens their understanding of systems of health care here at home. Academic Policies and Procedures Current academic policies and procedures can be found online at www.dentistry.unc.edu/resources/policies/academic. However, policies are subject to change at any time. The manual provides guidelines for governing the School of Dentistry educational programs and advises students, faculty and staff of academic policies and procedures related to the respective programs. 2013–2014 Record page 29 "UNC School of Dentistry offers students the unique opportunity to explore the broad field of dentistry as they gain clinical skills and judgment. Prospective and future students should keep an open mind and take advantage of these opportunities to fine tune their career goals. The UNC Health Sciences campus is special, incorporating schools of medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy and a world-recognized teaching hospital for collaboration. If specialty training, research or health administration is a career choice, hit the ground running, enjoy the trip and don’t look back." Dr. George Blakey III Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program Raymond White Distinguished Associate Professor "Dental education at UNC has represented an incredible opportunity. The experiences available during my training allowed me to make a well-informed decision about my desire to seek specialty training, and they prepared me academically to be competitive across the country for those positions. UNC has supported me in all of my interests. I've been able to teach and participate in research, and I've been able to provide volunteer service across the globe, from Chapel Hill to Malawi." Dr. Kevin Ricker UNC D.D.S. Class of 2013 UNC Pediatrics Class of 2015 page 30 school of dentistry Predoctoral Program: D.D.S. Program INTRODUCTION The UNC School of Dentistry offers a four-year doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) program to produce dental practitioners who are qualified to enter general dental practice, dental research, teaching, public service or postdoctoral programs, including graduate programs in various dental specialties. The School of Dentistry is interested in recruiting students who are willing to accept professional responsibilities in their communities; to participate in professional activities; and to pursue a lifetime of learning to enhance their delivery of effective patient care and service to the profes-sion. There is not sufficient space in the dental school to admit all students who meet the quantitative and qualitative standards. For this reason, the quality of the student’s undergraduate work is of great importance in selection for admission, as well as motivation to pursue a career in dentistry. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students preparing for the study of dentistry are encouraged to complete a residential four-year curriculum leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree. Students not pursuing a degree must complete a predoctoral program of at least three years of accredited college courses (96 semester hours or 144 quarter hours). The School of Dentistry will accept a maximum of 64 semester hours of credit from an accredited commu-nity, technical or online college or university. Any community, technical or online college or university courses submitted for credit must be acceptable to the UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions. However, students who have 64 hours of credit from a community, technical or online college or university must complete all additional course work at an accredited residential four-year college or university. The course descriptions listed on the next page were copied from the most current UNC Undergraduate Bulletin (www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). The prerequisite courses (required predental courses) must be completed prior to admission (preferably on-site at a residential four-year college or univer-sity). Undergraduate students attending a school other than UNC should use the Bulletin as a guide for completing the prerequisite courses. Required courses not completed at an accredited four-year institution must be transferable to UNC as equivalent courses. 2013–2014 Record page 31 101 General Descriptive Chemistry I (3). Prerequisite, MATH 110. The first course in a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 102. Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry and conservation of mass, thermochemical changes and conservation of energy. 101L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I (1). Pre- or corequisite, CHEM 101. Computerized data collection, scientific measurement, sensors, thermochemistry, spectroscopy and conductometric titration. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory per week. 102 General Descriptive Chemistry II (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 101 and 101L. C- or better required in CHEM 101. The course is the second in a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 101. Gases, intermolecular forces, solutions, reaction rates, chemical equilibria including acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry and electrochemistry. 102L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II (1). Prerequisite, CHEM 101L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 102 or 102H. Computerized data collection, gas laws, intermolecular forces, redox reactions, chemical kinetics and acid-base titrations. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory per week. 261 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or 102H. C- or better required in prerequisite. Molecular struc-ture and its determination by modern physical methods, correlation between structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for these relationships, classification of reaction types exhibited by organic molecules using as examples molecules of biological importance. 262 Introduction to Organic Chemistry II (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 261 or 261H. C- or better required in prerequisite. Continuation of CHEM 261, with particular emphasis on the chemical properties of organic molecules of biological importance. 430 Biochemistry (3) (CHEM 430 or BIOL 430). Prerequisites, BIOL 101, CHEM 262, and/or permission of the instructor for students lacking the other prerequisites. The study of cellular processes including catalysts, metabolism, bioenergetics and biochemical genetics. The structure and function of biological macromolecules involved in these processes is emphasized. The course must be an upper-level course. chemistry The basic requirement is six semester hours of non-calculus-based physics (laboratory not required). physics The basic requirements are eight semester hours of general chemistry (two courses, laboratory required), six semester hours of organic chemistry (two courses, laboratory not required) and three semester hours of biochemistry (laboratory not required). 101 Principles of Biology (3). Open to all undergraduates. This course is the prerequisite to most higher courses in biology. An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure, chemistry and function, genetics, evolution, adaptation and ecology. Three lecture hours per week. 101L Introductory Biology Laboratory (1). Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biol-ogy with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection and observation. Three laboratory hours per week. Take either 252 or both 276 and 276L (below). 252 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (4). Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 101L. One biology course over 200 recommended. An introductory course emphasizing the relation-ship between and function of the body’s organ systems. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 276 Evolution of Vertebrate Life (3). Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 101L. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Evolutionary history of the vertebrates. Emphasis on anatomical, physiological and behavioral adaptations accompany-ing major transitions: the move from water to land, the development of complex integrating systems. 276L Vertebrate Structure and Evolution Laboratory (1). Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 276. Recommended preparation, BIOL 252 or familiarity with anatomy. Vertebrate comparative anatomy of organ systems and their evolution with emphasis on human anatomy. Three laboratory hours per week. Biology The basic requirement is eight semester hours (two courses, laboratories required, preferably including dissection, one of which must be human anatomy or vertebrate zoology with a laboratory). The basic requirement is six semester hours (or courses required for a degree from an accredited college or university). english page 32 school of dentistry ADDITIONAL PREPARATION Prospective dental students should consider courses in molecu-lar biology, statistics, business, writing skills, computer science, sculpture and art. Students are encouraged to take courses in math, social science, history, literature, economics, philosophy and psychology. DENTAL ADMISSION TEST All students must complete the Dental Admission Test (DAT), conducted by the American Dental Association, before being considered for admission to the School of Dentistry. This test is administered by Prometric Inc. (www.prometric.com) across the country and should be taken in the spring or fall of the year prior to the desired admission date. Applying at the end of the spring semester is encouraged to facilitate early consideration for an interview by the admissions committee. Additional information regarding the test may be secured from the Office of Academic Affairs at the School of Dentistry. DAT test scores must be valid and may not be more than three years old. During the admissions cycle (June through November), applicants may submit unofficial DAT scores by fax, by email or in person because of the delay associated with reporting official scores to the Office of Academic Affairs. PURPOSE OF THE TEST The Dental Admission Testing Program is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information and perceptual ability. The Dental Admission Testing Program does not endorse any test preparation courses and has no data on the content or efficacy of test-preparation courses designed to prepare examinees to take the DAT. The Department of Testing Services urges individuals considering participation in test preparation courses to review the course materials carefully to ensure that they reflect the current content of the DAT. While all dental schools require examinees to participate in the Dental Admission Testing Program, test results are only one factor con-sidered in evaluating admission potential. For more information or to contact the ADA Department of Testing Services, which administers the test, visit http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS While a high level of scholarship and manual dexterity are important criteria for predicting satisfactory achievement in dental school, the personal qualifications of applicants are also critically important. Good moral character is an important prerequisite for entering the dental profession. No school wants to train prospective dentists who lack either the highest ethical standards or a sense of social responsibility. SELECTION FACTORS The School of Dentistry is committed to maintaining its diverse student body. To that end, individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who have had different experiences and have the potential to contribute to dentistry or dental practice are considered by the admissions committee. The school also strives to admit individuals who will benefit from and contribute to the educational environment and the dental profession and be prepared at graduation to enter a wide range of careers. The School of Dentistry expects applicants to demonstrate the following skills, experiences or potentials: • First, an applicant must possess satisfactory academic abilities as evidenced by having successfully completed the prerequisite (required predental) courses and the Dental Admission Test at an acceptable level of performance. • Second, an applicant should possess psychomotor ability sufficient to perform the necessary technical skills required in dentistry. These skills are evidenced by an acceptable performance on the perceptual ability exam of the Dental Admission Test and by participation in hobbies and other experiences that require psychomotor activity outside of the normal college curriculum. In addition, courses in drawing and sculpture are suggested. • Third, an applicant must demonstrate a service commit-ment and a desire to help others. This is evidenced by participation in extracurricular and volunteer activities that require interaction with others. A caring attitude is considered central to the practice of dentistry, and the school expects an applicant to demonstrate such an attitude. A predental curriculum designed to expand social awareness and extracurricular experiences demonstrating social sensitivity will be important factors in an application for admission. • Fourth, an applicant should possess the potential to be a self-directed, lifelong learner. By definition, the dental profession requires a practitioner to learn continually in order to provide the highest level of patient care. This attitude is evidenced by appropriate self-learning activities and other experiences that indicate a high level of independent, intellectual curiosity. • Fifth, an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the dental profession. Such knowledge can be obtained from talking with and observing dentists and reading appropriate dental literature. The dental school expects applicants to have a firm grasp of what the dental profession is and what important issues are facing the profession. 2013–2014 Record page 33 Selected applicants are invited to the school for a series of personal interviews with faculty and student members of the admissions committee. An evaluation from the interview combined with the applicant’s academic record and perform-ance on the Dental Admission Test are the basis for the applic-ant’s consideration for acceptance. Applicants are encouraged to submit any material relating to activities or experiences beneficial to their being considered for admission. APPLICATION PROCESS AND ADMISSIONS All inquiries regarding admission and applications should be directed to the Admissions Assistant by calling 919-537- 3348 or by writing to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Predoctoral Education, School of Dentistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Koury Oral Health Sciences, Suite 1611, 385 S Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7450. The school participates in the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS), which is sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Applicants are required to file an AADSAS application (https://portal.aadsasweb.org), as well as the School of Dentistry supplemental application. Supplemental application materials include a nonrefundable application fee, DAT scores, a 2" x 2" passport photo (optional) and the North Carolina residency form for in-state applicants. The AADSAS application deadline is Nov. 1. The D.D.S. supple-mental application deadline is Dec. 1 for admission to the following year’s class. Applicants are encouraged to file their ap-plication several months prior to that date. Online supplemental application forms can be found at https://www.dentistry.unc. edu/secure/academic/dds/supplementalapplication/index.cfm. DEPOSIT An applicant accepted for admission must deposit $500 with the University Cashier within 30 days or the number of days designated by the admissions committee. When the applicant registers, the deposit will be credited to the applicant’s account. If the applicant does not register, the deposit will be forfeited. There is no refund of a deposit. Acceptance to the D.D.S. program is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. A personal interview with faculty and student members of the admissions committee is required. This interview is by invitation only and is scheduled after the application has been reviewed. However, a representative from the Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to consult with an applicant by appointment to discuss an application or to provide guidance in the admissions process. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED DENTISTS: FOUR-YEAR D.D.S. PROGRAM Internationally-trained dentists wishing to enter as first-year students in the dental program must complete the required application forms and submit acceptable scores on the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Transcripts from international schools must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service, such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). Successful completion of Part I of the National Board Dental Examination is optional. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED DENTISTS: ADVANCED STANDING Internationally-trained dentists wishing to enter with advanced standing who have satisfactorily completed a residency or specialty program that is U.S.- or Canada-accredited will be considered if space is available in the class and completed appli-cation forms have been submitted, including acceptable scores on the TOEFL and Part I of the National Board Dental Exam-ination. Transcripts from international schools must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service, such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). Completion of the DAT is optional. Applications for advanced standing must be requested from the School of Dentistry. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Current students at other U.S.- or Canada-accredited dental schools wishing to transfer will be considered if space is avail-able in the class and completed application forms have been submitted, including acceptable scores on the DAT and Part I of the National Board Dental Examination. Applications for ad-vanced standing must be requested from the School of Dentistry. Several other factors will also be considered: prior academic record, compatibility of the curricula of the two schools, reason for transfer and residency status. Transfers may be made into the second-year class or third-year class. At least two years must be completed at the UNC School of Dentistry to receive a D.D.S. degree from this institution. These students should understand that transferring from one dental school to another often requires an additional year of dental education due to the incongruity of the curricula at the respective schools. page 34 school of dentistry Predoctoral (D.D.S.) Curriculum NOTE: The predoctoral curriculum is current as of the 2013–14 academic year but it remains subject to change. A listing of courses in the dental curriculum is available in Appendix B of this document. The primary intent of the dental school curriculum is to produce dental practitioners who: (1) are qualified to enter general dental practice, postdoctoral programs including graduate programs in various dental specialties, dental research, teaching or public service; and (2) can accept professional responsibilities in their communities, participate in professional activities and pursue a lifetime of learning that enhances their delivery of effective services to patients and the profession. The curriculum is under continuous review and is subject to change at any time upon approval of the faculty and the Dean. The faculty reserves the right to make changes in curriculum and in regulations when, in its judgment, such changes are for the best interest of the students, patients and the school. Ordinarily, students may expect to receive a degree by meeting the requirements of the curriculum as specified in the policy manual when they enter the school or in any subsequent catalog or policy manual published while they are students. The School of Dentistry is not obligated to offer a course listed in the catalog in any particular year. FIRST YEAR: The first year of the D.D.S. curriculum includes courses in the core basic sciences (gross anatomy, micro-scopic anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and general pathology), introductory dental sciences (dental anatomy, materials science, conservative operative dentistry, periodontology, oral diagnosis and radiology, growth and development and occlusion), oral biology and information management, as well as a sequence of prevention courses. In addition to this course work, students participate in Introduction to Patient Management. Also included are seminars on interviewing skills, ethics, dental assisting skills, rotation through patient care services and the delivery of preventive care. These courses introduce the student to the relationship between basic science and clinical practice as well as the relationship between the health care provider and the patient. Basic social science concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum. SECOND YEAR: During the second year, students continue taking biological science courses (pharmacology and general and oral pathology), the next series of dental science courses (growth and development, child, adolescent, adult and the elderly life cycle courses, preclinical endodontics, orthodon-tics, and removable and fixed prosthodontics), pulp biology and health care delivery systems. During the first part of the second year, students assume full patient care privileges, Dental Research in Review Day 2013–2014 Record page 35 begin delivering comprehensive care services and are respon-sible for providing the therapeutic and preventive treatment needed by their patients. THIRD YEAR: In the third year, students spend a significant amount of time providing comprehensive care for their patients. A series of intermediate dental science courses are offered. During the summer of their third year, students are required to complete extramural rotations at clinical sites located throughout the state and beyond, enabling them to participate in the delivery of dental care in a variety of settings. Students spend eight weeks at off-campus sites: four at a community or public health dental clinic and four at a non-private hospital dental clinic (when available). FOURTH YEAR: Fourth-year students assume responsibility for patients who require more advanced dental care in men-tored, general dentistry group practices. Advanced dental science courses, updates and practice-related material are offered during the fourth year. Students participate in a critical thinking course that emphasizes the application of evidence-based dentistry in clinical practice. In addition, those stu-dents who are deemed eligible may partici-pate in optional specialty experiences that include patient care, additional extramural rotations and research experiences. Course Exemption. On a limited basis, students may be exempted from courses in the D.D.S. curriculum if they have com-pleted such courses previously. Requests for exemption are handled on an individual basis through the Office of Academic Affairs and the appropriate course director. DUAL DEGREES Students may undertake a dual degree while pursuing a D.D.S. from the School of Dentistry. This may include, for example, an M.P.H. from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health or a Ph.D. in a basic science or oral biology. The curricula for combined programs will be handled on an individual basis in collaboration with the respective program. page 36 school of dentistry Advanced Education Programs Graduate Opportunities Within the School of Dentistry Postdoctoral education in the School of Dentistry is offered in advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, general practice residency in dentistry, operative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxil-lofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics. The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and the General Practice Residency (GPR) are certificate programs, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is a six-year dual degree (M.D.) program with a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The specialty practice programs — endodontics, operative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics— are dual specialty certificate and Master of Science degree programs. The minimum requirements for the certificate are prescribed by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the respective specialty boards for the approved CODA specialties. Master of Science degrees are conferred by The Graduate School and require the successful completion of required coursework, oral and/or written comprehensive examinations, a research project and a thesis. Graduates who pos-sess an appropriate degree and who meet the requirements of The Graduate School are considered for admission. Enrollment for study in these specialty programs requires approximately three years of residency. The curricula have been designed to permit maximum flexibility in preparation for practice, teaching and/or research, as well as to meet the educational requirements of the specialty boards. Other advanced education programs available within the School of Dentistry include dental hygiene education, oral epidemiology and oral biology. The oral biology and oral epidemiology programs lead to the doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and require four or more years to complete. The dental hygiene education program spans two years and is a Master of Science degree designed to prepare dental hygienists for teaching, research or corporate employment. Advanced education students, depending on the specific program, are considered employees of either the School of Dentistry or UNC Hospitals; therefore, students are required to comply with all training and immunization requirements of their respective employer. Information regarding admission, entrance requirements, and/or curricula of a specific advanced education program may be obtained online at http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/. 2013–2014 Record page 37 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program OBJECTIVES The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the UNC School of Dentistry is a 12-month postdoctoral certificate program. This program is intended to provide basic science instruction and clinical experiences to dentists who wish to refine and enhance their clinical skills, competence and confidence. The residents gain clinical experience in providing comprehensive patient care for all population groups. The major distinction between the AEGD and the General Practice Residency (GPR) programs is the emphasis AEGD places on clinical dentistry for patients with complex treatment needs, as opposed to the emphasis on the management of medically compromised patients in the GPR. CURRICULUM The minimum requirements for the AEGD program are prescribed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The curriculum of the AEGD program emphasizes advanced training in the various disci-plines of dentistry while focusing on comprehensive treatment of complex patient needs. The didactic experience is designed to enrich predoctoral training in the basic, diagnostic and clinical sciences. Primarily using the seminar format, the program offers didactic experience in the areas of basic science, physical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning, prevention, periodontics, operative dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, special patient care, critical literature review and practice management, among others. The residents are expected to take an active role in these presentations and in many cases will be called upon to lead seminar sessions. The focus of the clinical component of the curriculum is in-house comprehensive care to a wide variety of patients. Residents administer comprehensive dental care to a broad range of patients, which includes the elderly, chronically ill, emotionally or mentally disabled and highly medicated patients. The clinical faculty is made up of general dentists and specialists from both the academic and private dental care sectors. FACILITIES The clinical activity of the program occurs primarily in the AEGD clinic in the School of Dentistry. A modern facility equipped with up-to-date technology, the AEGD clinic offers the opportunity to practice modern concepts of dental practice. Clinical auxiliary personnel include dental assistant and dental hygienist support. The administrative management of the practice is accomplished through computer programming and offers the resident a practice management practicum in computerized appointment scheduling, production and cost monitoring and patient account status review. In addition to an individual operatory, residents are provided office and laboratory space. page 38 school of dentistry ADMISSION Admission to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program is accomplished only after the application, transcripts of prior college work and other credentials are reviewed and approved by the appropriate committees and/or agencies. Candidates accepted into the AEGD program must be eligible for a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association prior to July 1 of the year in which the program commences or the acceptance can be revoked and the position offered to another qualified candidate. Information on admission and exact information concerning entrance requirements may be secured online at www.dentistry.unc.edu. It is the policy of this school and the University not to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression with regard to its students, employees or applicants for admis-sion or employment. For more information regarding the AEGD program, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/aegd. General Practice Residency in Dentistry Program The General Practice Residency (GPR) in dentistry is a 12-month program with an optional second year that is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC Hospitals. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM Dental rotations include the dental outpatient services at UNC Hospitals, Durham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Orange County Health Department. Inpatient, consultative and on-call emergency department dental services are included at UNC Hospitals. Core first-year non-dental service rotations include medicine and anesthesiology. Elective rotations are available in the second-year curriculum. THE CLINICAL PROGRAM The general practice resident gains dental experience in three clinical facilities that make up the residency program. Each clinic site offers a unique emphasis in patient care that complements the overall program. All residents rotate through each site on a block rotation schedule. UNC Hospitals is the predominant clini-cal facility used for resident education. This facility emphasizes the humanistic treatment of medically complex patients unable to receive dental care in the local community because of their serious medical problems. Patients seen in this clinic have an extremely wide range of medical problems and comprehensive dental care needs emphasizing diagnostic, restorative, prosthetic and surgical care. General practice residents also provide resto-ration of stomatognathic and associated facial structures with the maxillofacial prosthodontist for patients referred as a result of oncological disease or trauma. Nitrous oxide analgesia and general anesthesia are available for patient management. The Ambulatory Care Facilities, operated by the Orange County Health Department and located in Hillsborough, offer to the community of healthy patients a dental clinic responsive to their needs. The primary emphasis of these clinics is the child patient. The Durham VA Medical Center offers experience in the management of the adult patient, both well and medically complex. The excellence of dental care offered by the VA system allows the resident to gain experience in comprehensive dental care unequaled in the private sector. SERVICE OBLIGATIONS The resident’s service obligations include the care of both inpatients and outpatients and participation in the hospital on-call system. The residents also participate in weekly seminars, lectures and journal clubs. ADMISSION For more information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/gpr. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a six-year program resulting in a specialty certificate in oral and maxil-lofacial surgery and an M.D. degree from the UNC School of Medicine. The program's goals are to: 1. Train the oral and maxillofacial surgery resident so he/she will be competent to practice a broad scope of oral and maxil-lofacial surgery; be knowledgeable concerning the theoretical basis, as well as clinical sciences of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and be qualified to become board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 2. Prepare oral and maxillofacial surgeons for a career in teach-ing, research and/or practice in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The integrated dual degree program is structured such that the second and third years are spent obtaining the medical degree, which is followed by a year (fourth) of general surgery. The remaining years are spent within the oral and maxillofacial surgery area. The clinical experience is progressively graduated and includes a number of hospital service rotations at UNC Hospitals, Mission St. Joseph Hospital and the Durham VA Medical Center. All 2013–2014 Record page 39 residents are strongly encouraged to develop and/or participate in research projects during their residency. Elective time is dedicated for research activities. The department is committed to the education of future educators and leaders of its specialty. Dental Hygiene Education Master of Science The primary objective of the Dental Hygiene Education Mas-ter of Science program is to prepare well-qualified educators and administrators for dental hygiene programs. Graduates are also prepared to assume other roles in the dental hygiene profession such as corporate education for dental companies and management within professional organizations. At the successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: 1) give evidence of having acquired advanced knowledge and skills in dental management/administration, science basic to dental hygiene education or oral pathology and clinical education; 2) develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary in the conduct of dental hygiene programs; 3) teach courses in more than one area of dental hygiene education; and 4) define a question from the present body of knowledge in dental and dental hygiene education, conduct an original research project based on the question and present the findings in a scholarly fashion. Credit hour requirements vary and are based on the individual background of the student and on the minor selected by the student. Thirty-five credit hours are required in the core (includ-ing thesis) and nine to 12 hours in the minor. The length of the program is approximately two years. Minimum admissions requirements for the program include current licensure, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Work experience in dental hygiene education or dental hygiene practice is strongly recommended. Applicants must have a grade-point average of “B” or better in the professional undergraduate curriculum. Three letters of recommendation are required, as well as completion of an admissions questionnaire by the applicant. The course of study begins in August of each year. An electronic application to the University can be accessed by visiting The Graduate School at www.gradschool.unc.edu/prospective.html. For further in-formation, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ade/msdh. “The advanced education programs at the UNC School of Dentistry offer dentists and dental hygienists the opportunity to gain specialty/ postgraduate training in a unique and stimulating environment. UNC offers 14 advanced education programs, one of the widest offerings of graduate and certificate training among U.S. dental schools, in the midst of a vibrant academic health center with nationally ranked schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. The broad mix and close proximity of the programs foster shared learning in seminars, clinical care and research. Our longstanding culture of collaboration and our diverse patient population make the School of Dentistry an exciting home for postgraduate training and preparation for careers in clinical practice, academics or industry.” — Dr. Ceib Phillips, Assistant Dean, Graduate/Advanced Dental Education page 40 school of dentistry Missions of Mercy Clinic 2013–2014 Record page 41 Allied Dental Education Programs Dental Hygiene Programs The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has one of the 300-plus accredited programs nationwide for the education of dental hygienists. The School of Dentistry offers a variety of programs: a baccalaureate degree or a certificate in dental hygiene is available to students first entering the profession (prelicensure). Courses of study provide comprehensive educational experiences to prepare individuals for the practice of dental hygiene in accordance with the laws and ethics pertaining to N.C. practice. Upon satisfactory completion of either the certificate or Bachelor of Science degree program of study, the student is eligible for licensure examination at state and national levels. Recipients of the Bachelor of Science degree are eligible to apply to graduate programs in dental hygiene education, public health and other allied areas, as well as to dental school. Students in dental hygiene may live in residence halls on campus and are under University housing and conduct rules. Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities and organizations. ADMISSION Applications for admission to UNC and information concerning general entrance requirements may be secured by calling 919-966-3621 or by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, CB# 2200, Jackson Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-2200. Additional information and an online application are available by visiting the University’s website at www.unc.edu. Admission of first-year students to the University does not guarantee admission into the dental hygiene programs. Students who start their studies as freshman at UNC usually apply to the program in January of their sophomore year. For an application to be considered, all of the pre-requisite courses must be completed by the time dental hygiene classes begin in August. Applications for intra-university students are available online through ConnectCarolina. Transfer students must apply to UNC as undergraduate students and include the supplemental application to the dental hygiene program. For an application to be considered, a student must complete the prerequisite courses before classes begin in August. Classes can be in-process (“IP”) when the applica-tion is submitted. Successful completion of the dental hygiene prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program. page 42 school of dentistry The admissions requirements for certificate and Bachelor of Science degree candidates are the same. Selection is based on scholastic standing, character and sincere interest in dental hygiene as a professional career. To assure proper planning for admission, students may contact an advisor with the dental hygiene program or make an ap-pointment with the Student Services Manager. The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employ-ment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. Copies of the University’s EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the University’s website at http://equalopportunity-ada.unc.edu/index.htm. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM) 1. A completed University application includes: • An official transcript from each college attended, including summer school and academic eligibility to return to all previously attended institutions. Entering students are required to present evidence of satisfactory completion of college work in the predental hygiene courses prescribed in the curriculum section of this catalog. • An official high school transcript showing high school units. • Completion of required high school units as specified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. • A nonrefundable application fee of $80. • A list of courses in progress if currently enrolled. • Any other items requested in the application materials or by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 2. Three letters of recommendation (two academic references and a character reference). 3. Documentation of at least 20 hours of dental hygiene shadowing experience. 4. Medical forms properly completed must be received in time for official clearance before registration. 5. Documentation of required immunizations. (Please see page 26 for full immunization requirements.) Acceptance to the dental hygiene programs is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. The minimum requirements for the basic professional educa-tion of dental hygienists are prescribed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. These basic core courses are components of both the cer-tificate and Bachelor of Science degree programs. Additional University and School of Dentistry courses are required for the B.S. degree. MAJORING IN DENTAL HYGIENE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The dental hygienist is an educator and motivator as well as a health care provider. As a practicing member of the dental health team, the hygienist is primarily concerned with the maintenance of oral health and the prevention of dental disease. Additionally, dental hygienists may assume professional lead-ership roles; participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of community health programs; participate in research activities; or serve as consultants and assume mana-gerial roles in certain types of dental care delivery systems. In addition to completion of ENGL 105, a foreign language through level three (unless placed into level four), a quantitative reasoning course (STOR 151 recommended) and a lifetime fitness course, students in the University’s General College must satisfy all Foundations and Approaches requirements and take at least five Connections courses, including global issues, experiential education and U.S. diversity. Other specific requirements include the following required prerequisite courses, which must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program: • CHEM 101 and 101L or BIOC 107 (CHEM 101/101L satisfies the physical and life sciences with laboratory Approaches requirement.) • CHEM 102 and 102L, or BIOC 108 • COMM 100, 113 or 120 (COMM 113 satisfies the communica-tion intensive Connections requirement.) • MCRO 251 or MCRO 255 • PHYI 202, BIOL 252 or EXSS 276 • PSYC 101 (satisfies the physical and life sciences Approaches requirement) • SOCI 101 or SOCI 111 (Both courses satisfy the nonhistorical social and behavioral sciences Approaches requirement.) For transfer applicants, all prerequisite dental hygiene courses and General College courses taken at other 2013–2014 Record page 43 institutions must be approved for transfer in advance by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more information about the program or for contact information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dh/bsdh. A listing of dental hygiene courses within the Bachelor of Science degree program, by semester, is provided in Appendix C at the end of this document. CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL HYGIENE Applicants interested in the certificate program in dental hygiene may be admitted to the program after completion of CHEM 101/101L and 102/102L (or BIOC 107 and 108); COMM 100, 113 or 120; ENGL 105; MCRO 251 or 255; PHYI 202, BIOL 252 or EXSS 276; PSYC 101; and SOCI 101 or 111. After completion of the basic professional program, a certificate in dental hygiene is awarded. Continued enrollment to complete the baccalaureate degree require-ments is an option for the student. For more information about the program or for contact information, please visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dh/certificate. Disclosure Inform ation Required of Gainful Employm ent Programs By the U.S. Departmen t of Educat ion Occupation — Dental Hygiene U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Code (SOC) — 29–2021.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2021.00 Program Costs The program costs/COA (cost of attendance) is as follows. These numbers represent figures from fall 2012 and spring 2013 for N.C. residents. Tuition/Fees $ 7,008 Room/Board 9,470 Books/Supplies 1,730 Total $18,208 Completion Rate • In the most recent graduating class (2013) four students received certificates in Dental Hygiene. (In addition, 33 students received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.) • This program is a two-year certificate program. All graduates (100%) completed the program within the “normal” time. Job Placement Rate At the time of this report (June 2013), certificate graduates have not taken their board exams; therefore, there is no current employment information to report. Median Debt Incurred The median loan debt for the graduating class of 2013 is as follows: • Title IV Debt $8,885.50 • Private Debt $ 0 • Institutional Debt $ 0 page 44 school of dentistry ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Dental hygiene students must meet University academic requirements for undergraduate students. These require-ments are described in full in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). Additional criteria for minimal acceptable performance are also specified by the School of Dentistry. These are provided in order to assure adequate preparation for becoming a health care professional. These guidelines are briefly described below: • A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. • A semester GPA below 2.0 will result in academic probation or dismissal; failure to achieve a GPA of 2.0 in the following semester will be grounds for dismissal. • A GPA of less than 2.0 in dental hygiene courses in the first year will result in a review of potential to successfully complete the professional program. • The academic performance committee reserves the right to dismiss or recommend reclassification of a student if, in its judgment, the student does not show sufficient promise to continue in the study of dental hygiene, regardless of the student’s grades. • Receipt of a failing grade in any course will require repeating the course. • Copies of the complete academic standing policy for dental hygiene students are distributed and discussed during orien-tation. The full academic performance policy is found within the academic policies section of www.dentistry.unc.edu. TUITION AND FEES All tuition and fees are to be paid in full prior to each registration. Additional expenses may be incurred during field experience in the second year. Fees will be required for candidacy for written and clinical dental hygiene boards. Dental school fees are applicable to dental hygiene students. The University’s Finance Division provides information on many topics related to the tuition, fees and other costs associated with attending the School of Dentistry and its affiliated programs. This informa-tion is subject to change each academic year, and interested individuals are encouraged to review information at the follow-ing link periodically for any updates: http://finance.unc.edu/ saur/student-account-services/student-billing/. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Dental hygiene students are eligible for all funds available for undergraduate students, including federal and University grants, state grants, University scholarships, federal and University loans and college work-study employment. To be considered for aid from these sources, students must complete the University’s financial aid application process. Application materials and further information about these programs may be obtained from: http://studentaid.unc.edu/. In addition to the regular University aid programs, dental hygiene students are given special consideration for assistance through the following School of Dentistry funds: Alberta B. Dolan Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the school’s first dental hygiene director. The UNC Dental Hygiene Alumni Association selects a recipient for an award from this fund each year from rising second-year dental hygiene students who submit applications for this scholarship. Linda Paschall Jarvis Scholarship Fund: This scholarship hon-ors the late Linda Paschall Jarvis, a 1975 graduate of the school’s dental hygiene program. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, financial need and on a letter of recommendation from at least one dental hygiene faculty member. Preference is given to a graduate of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. Markie Thomas Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the late Markie Thomas, a 1973 dental hygiene graduate. The scholarship goes to a second-year dental hygiene student, and selection is based on demonstrated service, financial need and academic merit. Anonymous Donor Scholarship: Funds are provided to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid annually from an anonymous source to provide scholarships for needy and deserving students in the dental hygiene programs at the School of Dentistry. Residents of the following southeastern states are given consideration for these funds: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. For the purpose of demonstrating need, interested students must complete the University’s financial aid process. No other application is necessary to be considered for an award from this fund. North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics: The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority offers loans to residents of North Carolina majoring in dental hygiene. Comprehensive information on this loan program is available at www.ncseaa.edu/HSM.htm. WITHDRAWAL Procedures and policies governing withdrawal from the curriculum for dental hygiene comply with the regulations of the University (as cited in the Undergraduate Bulletin, www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin). 2013–2014 Record page 45 ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE DENTAL HYGIENE DEGREE Students who successfully complete their bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and wish to continue their education may consider a variety of educational options at the graduate level. Dental Assisting Program The School of Dentistry offers a 10-month program of study leading to a certificate in dental assisting. The course of study is well integrated with the other programs in the School of Dentistry and provides excellent preparation for a satisfying career as a member of the dental health team. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon suc-cessful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board. ADMISSION Application for admission and information concerning the program may be secured under academic programs on the dental school website at www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/da. Graduates of an accredited high school may apply, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. Enrollment is limited and students are accepted on a competi-tive basis. Only applicants with a grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above will be considered for admission. Selections are based upon scholastic standing, work experi-ence and a demonstrated interest in dental assisting. App-licants are notified of acceptance into the class by the Dental Assisting Committee on Admissions. Advanced Placement in general science, basic science and clinical science courses will be determined on an individual basis by the academic performance committee. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. A completed dental assisting application includes: • An official high school transcript of all courses completed. • A list of courses presently in progress. • Official college transcripts, if applicable. • Completed application form. 2. Application fee of $50. 3. Completed Campus Health Services medical forms must be received prior to registration for official clearance. 4. Documentation of required immunizations. (See page 26 for full immunization requirements.) Acceptance to the dental assisting program is provisional based on satisfactory completion of further requirements, including, but not limited to, background checks. CURRICULUM The curriculum consists of basic science courses including microbiology, dental and head and neck anatomy, general anatomy and physiology, pathology, nutrition and pharmacol-ogy. Clinical science courses include office emergencies, dental materials, preclinical and clinical procedures, preventive dentistry, office management and radiology. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The academic status of each student is reviewed at the end of each term by an academic performance committee. This committee is charged with application of academic regulations. The faculty reserves the right to recommend dismissal or reclassification of a student who does not, in the faculty’s judgment, show sufficient promise to justify continuation of study, regardless of the student’s grades. In all instances, students must meet the program’s and University requirements for continued study and graduation. To qualify for a certificate or an undergraduate degree, a student must complete all stated requirements and present passing grades on all work attempted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. TUITION AND FEES The University’s Finance Division provides information on many topics related to the tuition, fees and other costs associ-ated with attending the School of Dentistry and its affiliated programs. This information is subject to change each academic Dental Assisting students after graduation. page 46 school of dentistry year, and interested individuals are encouraged to review the following link periodically for any updates: http://finance.unc.edu/. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. All educational fees are to be paid at the time of registration. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Dental assisting students have the opportunity to apply for diverse types of loans. Further information on loans is avail-able at the University Office of Scholarships and Student Aid website: www.studentaid.unc.edu. For additional information regarding financial assistance, visit www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/da. WITHDRAWAL Procedures and policies governing withdrawal from the dental assisting program must comply with academic performance committee regulations. Failure to complete appropriate withdrawal procedures will jeopardize future readmission and academic standing in the program. Disclosure Inform ation Required of Gainful Employm ent Programs By the U.S. Departmen t of Educat ion Occupation — Dental Assisting U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Code (SOC) — 31–9091.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9091.00 Program Costs The program costs/COA (cost of attendance) is as follows. These numbers represent figures from summer 2012, fall 2012 and spring 2013. Tuition/Fees $ 2,914.00 Books/Supplies 1,624.00 Living Expenses 11,630.00 Travel 1,128.00 Health Insurance 1,470.00 Miscellaneous 2,638.00 Total $21,404.00 Completion Rate • Twenty students graduated from the most recent graduating class in May 2013. • This program is a 10-month certificate program. Ninety percent completed the program within the “normal” time. Job Placement Rate At the time of this report (June 5, 2013) 14 certificate graduates (70%) are employed as dental assistants. Median Debt Incurred The median loan debt for the graduating class of 2013 is as follows: • Title IV Debt $ 0 • Private Debt $ 0 • Institutional Debt $ 0 **Note: The median debt values reported do not mean that students will not need financial assistance to attend this program. Federal and private student aid is received by at least half of the students enrolled in this program. 2013–2014 Record page 47 Appendix A UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS AND POLICIES Information on the following University policies can be found online at the UNC Graduate Record website at http://www.unc.edu/gradrecord/appendix1.html. Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Expulsion Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Fireworks, Firearms and Other Weapons Immunization Requirement Military Tuition Benefit Policy on Illegal Drugs Residence Status for Tuition Purposes Student Right-to-Know Act Students’ Education Records at the Office of the President, The University of North Carolina: Annual Notification of Rights Tuition Waiver for Family Members of Deceased or Disabled Emergency Workers Information on the following University policies can be found online at the UNC Undergraduate Bulletin website at http://www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin/regulations.html. Alcoholic Beverages Code of the University of North Carolina Commercial Activities Emergency Disciplinary Action Housing and Residential Education Transportation and Parking Sum mary of the University’s Policy on Prohibited Harasment, Including Sexu al Misconduct, and Discri mination , AND THE POLICY STATEMENT ON NONDISCRIMINATION The University’s Policy on Prohibited Harassment, Including Sexual Misconduct, and Discrimination (campusconversation. web.unc.edu/policy) prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Appendices B and C of this policy provide specific information for students who believe that they have experienced sexual misconduct or have been harassed or have been discriminated against on the basis of one or more of these protected classifications. Students who want additional information regarding the University’s process for investigating allegations of harassment, including sexual misconduct, or discrimination, should contact the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office or the student complaint coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Students for assistance: Equal Opportunity/ADA Office 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Office of the Dean of Students Student and Academic Services Building North 450 Ridge Road Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-4042 Fax: (919) 843-9778 E-mail: dos@unc.edu Any administrator or supervisor, including a department chair, associate dean or other administrator, who receives a student’s complaint about prohibited harassment or discrimination must notify the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office within five (5) calendar days of receiving the complaint. If a student raises a claim of prohibited harassment or discrimination during an academic appeal, an investigation of the student’s claim must be performed under the direction of the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office. The school or department must await the results of the harassment or discrimination investigation before deciding the student’s academic appeal. page 48 school of dentistry Policy Statement on Nondis crimination The University is committed to providing an inclusive and wel-coming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. Copies of the University’s EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the Uni-versity’s Web site at equalopportunity-ada.unc.edu/index.htm. Any inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies should be brought to the attention of one of the following administrators, as noted:* Discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities: Equal Opportunity/ADA Office 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Discrimination in employment Vice Chancellor for Human Resources 300 South Building Campus Box 1000 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3000 Telephone: (919) 962-1554 Academic Personnel Office 218 South Building Campus Box 8000 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8000 Telephone: (919) 843-6056 Sex discrimination in educational programs and activitiess University Title IX Officer 100 E. Franklin Street, Unit 110 Campus Box 9160 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160 Telephone: (919) 966-3576 Fax: (919) 962-2562 E-mail: equalopportunity@unc.edu Deputy Title IX Officer Office of the Dean of Students Student and Academic Services Building North 450 Ridge Road Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-4042 Fax: (919) 843-9778 E-mail: dos@unc.edu The University's Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (919-966-3658) is available to provide confidential assistance to students. The University's Ombuds Office (919-843-8204) is available to provide confidential assistance to employees. * The University's policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC and private employers. Published by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the offices of Publications Services and UNC Creative. Although the publisher of this bulletin has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial or clerical errors or errors occasioned by mistakes. The publisher has attempted to present information which, at the time of catalog production, most accurately describes the course offerings, faculty listings, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University. However, it does not establish contractual relationships. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice. Photography by Ramona Hutton-Howe, Will Owens and Dan Sears. 2013–2014 Record page 49 Appendix B Courses in D.D.S. Curiculum The curriculum is under continuous review and is subject to change at any time upon approval of the faculty and the Curriculum Committee. First Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Social and Ethical Issues in Dental Practice DENT100 2 Gross Anatomy DENT102 4 Biochemistry DENT103 5 Microscopic Anatomy DENT104 4 Dental Anatomy DENT105 4 Dental Materials Science DENT106 2 Evidence Based Dentistry DENT118 1 Total 22 Subject Semester Hours Spring Epidemiology and Prevention I DENT101 1 Prevention II DENT111 2 Conservative Operative Dentistry DENT112 5 Introduction to Preventive Therapies and Periodontal Scaling DENT113 1 Physiology DENT114 4 Microbiology DENT115 4 Oral Biology DENT116 4 Introduction to Occlusion DENT117 1 Total 22 page 50 school of dentistry Second Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Basic Pharmacology DENT200 3 Periodontal Diseases DENT203 1 Fixed Prosthodontics I: Single Unit Restorations DENT204 6 Medical Emergencies/Local Anesthesia DENT205 2 Applied Growth and Development DENT206 2 Pulp Biology DENT208 1 Treatment Planning I DENT209 1 Behavior, Communication and Culture: Adolescent/Adult DENT210 2 Systemic Pathology DENT214 2 Total 20 Subject Semester Hours Summer Introduction to Patient Management DENT121 3 Fundamentals of Periodontology DENT122 1 Introduction to Oral Diagnosis DENT124 2 Introduction to Radiology DENT125 2 Growth and Development DENT126 2 Introduction to Pathology I DENT127 3 Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology DENT128 1 Total 14 2013–2014 Record page 51 Subject Semester Hours Spring Behavior Management: Children/Developmentally Disabled DENT201 1 Pathology II DENT202 2 Fixed Prosthodontics: Multi-Unit Fixed Partial Denture Restorations DENT211 6 Removable Prosthodontics I DENT212 5 Biomechanics and Preclinical Orthodontics DENT213 2 Health Care System DENT217 1 Basic Pharmacology II DENT228 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT231S 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT232S 1 Clinical Radiology DENT233S 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT235S 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT236S 1 Preventive Recall Service DENT239S 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT241S 1 Patient Management DENT299S 1 Total 26 Subject Semester Hours Summer Preclinical Endodontics DENT220 3 Behavior Management: The Elderly DENT221 1 Advanced Periodontal Therapy DENT224 1 Removable Prosthodontics II DENT225 3 Clinical Microbiology DENT226 2 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT231X 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT232X 1 Clinical Radiology DENT233X 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT234X 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT235X 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT236X 1 Preventive Recall Service DENT239X 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT241X 1 Patient Management DENT299X 2 Total 20 page 52 school of dentistry Third Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Advanced Operative Dentistry DENT302 2 Advanced Concepts in Periodontology and Implantology DENT303 1 Oral Medicine I DENT304 1 Growth and Development DENT305 2 Surgery DENT306 3 Radiologic Interpretation DENT308 2 Internal Medicine for Dentists DENT309 2 Dental Implants DENT320 3 Growth and Development DENT324 1 Clinical Endodontics DENT330F 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331F 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332F 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333F 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334F 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335F 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336F 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337F 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338F 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341F 1 Patient Management DENT399F 2 Total 29 2013–2014 Record page 53 Subject Semester Hours Spring Clinical Pharmacology DENT310 1 Management of Radiologic Environment DENT311 1 Comprehensive Treatment Planning DENT312 1 Dental Practice Management DENT314 2 Surgery DENT315 1 Endodontic Didactics DENT316 1 Geriatric Dentistry DENT318 1 Oral Medicine II DENT319 1 Substance Abuse DENT321 1 TMJ and Craniomandibular Disorders DENT417 2 Clinical Endodontics DENT330S 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331S 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332S 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333S 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334S 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335S 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336S 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337S 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338S 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341S 1 Patient Management DENT399S 2 Total 24 Subject Semester Hours Summer Clinical Endodontics DENT330X 1 Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics DENT331X 1 Clinical Operative Dentistry DENT332X 1 Clinical Radiology DENT333X 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT334X 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT335X 1 Clinical Periodontics DENT336X 1 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics DENT337X 1 Clinical Surgery DENT338X 1 Treatment Planning Service DENT341X 1 General Dentistry DENT345 6 Patient Management DENT399X 2 Total 18 page 54 school of dentistry Fourth Year Subject Semester Hours Fall Community and Hospital Rotations DENT401 2 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Dental Practice DENT410 1 Clinical Pathology Conference DENT413 2 Critical Thinking in General Dentistry DENT418 2 Team Dentistry Concepts DENT422 1 Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics DENT423 1 Clinical Endodontics DENT430F 1 Clinical Radiology DENT433F 1 Clinical Orthodontics DENT434F 1 Clinical Pediatric Dentistry DENT435F 1 Clinical Surgery DENT438F 1 Clinical Geriatric Dentistry DEN |
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