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OD 9292 Oral Medicine/Therapeutics
Fall 2010
Room 108
Oral Diagnosis and Radiology
Susan L. Settle, D.D.S.
271-5988
[email protected]
Andie Stringfellow
271-5988
[email protected]
Kay Beavers, D.D.S.
Glen Houston, D.D.S., M.S.D.
David Lewis, D.D.S., M.S.
Jeanne Panza, D.M.D.
Lida Radfar, D.D.S., M.S.
Contact Dr. Settle
OU Campus Weather Line: 271-6499
Lecture, Problem-Based Seminar
Room 108
Thursday morning, 8:00-9:50
There will be a ten-minute break approximately 8:50.
Please refrain from entering late or leaving the room
prior to or after the break. Be in class at 8:00 or do
not come into the room.
Textbook (required): Dental Management of the
Medically Compromised Patient, 7th Edition, Little,
Falace, et.al., Mosby Elsevier, 2007, $77.95
Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference, Ninth Edition,
Jeske, Arthur H., Mosby Elsevier, 2009, $39.96
Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry, 16th
Edition, Wynn, Lexi-Comp, 2009; $59.95
Attendance is required. You are allowed to miss two
classes (two 2-hour periods). Unexcused absences
in excess of these two absences will result in a
deduction of 10% of your grade for each subsequent
absence in excess of two. Excused absences should
be reported to the Office of the Dean, (271-5444) and
the Course Director at 2771-5099. Roll is recorded
randomly; either the first or second hour. Dr. Settle
will determine if an absence is excused (an example
is attendance for a funeral, auto accident on the way
to class). Interviews for postgraduate residency
programs will be excused as necessary; please see
Dr. Settle.
Grading and Evaluation:
There are two examinations, consisting of midterm
and final examinations.
GRADING SCALE:
90-100
80-89
70-79
<70
A
B
C
F
The midterm and final examinations may be a combination of short answer, truefalse, matching, or multiple choice items.
To receive a passing grade in the class, you must pass both the midterm
and final examinations.
Proctors are present during examinations. If any questionable activities
occur during, or are discovered after the examination, an investigation will
follow and OUCOD honor policies will be upheld. You are expected to keep
all exam information completely confidential, and not print, copy, discuss
or share information about the items or their answers before, during, or
after taking the exams. Honesty in an academic environment is a crucial
part of the learning process, and Dr. Settle will follow up on any suspected
allegations.
COURSE POLICIES
Default policies for the following unless otherwise noted:
www.ouhsc.edu/admissions/handbook/Student_Responsibility.htm
www.ouhsc.edu/admissions/handbook/Grading_System.htm
www.ouhsc.edu/admissions/handbook/Class_Attendance.htm
www.ouhsc.edu/admissions/handbook/Academic_Misconduct.htm
OUCOD Student Handbook, 2008-2009, available on OUCOD website
Communications: The course will use e-mail to communicate any revisions of
the syllabus or schedule, or answer questions during the semester.
Timeliness: Please be in your seat by the time class starts at 8:00. The
instructors have to be here by 8:00 and it is disrespectful to show up late and
wins you no goodwill points either.
Course Textbook: There is a lot of information in the course. The required
textbook is just that, it is required, and the chapters are ideally read prior to the
presentation.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Because you are in professional school, you will be expected to behave in a
professional manner. Behavior inappropriate to the classroom environment will
be documented and submitted to OUCOD’s Academic Dean, Dr. Coy.
Your participation and questions are welcome in class. However, this does not
include disruptive conversations with your classmates. Respect for the rights of
others are fundamental expectations for all students.
USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Laptops may be used during class. Dr. Settle does not routinely monitor what is
on your screen. You are still responsible for the material covered in class
whether you choose to follow along or not. However, cell phones must be
placed in a non-audible mode. You will have a break between hours when you
can return calls if necessary. Recording of any type is not allowed during class.
GRADE DETERMINATION: (% of final grade)
Mid-Term Exam:
Final Exam:
50%
50%
Attendance:
See above
“Curving” of final grades: Item analyses are run for both examinations. Based
on the item analysis, exams may be rescored. Therefore, a “curve” is
rarely necessary for the grades in the class.
Most of you will make A’s or B’s in this class.
There have been some C’s in the past, and sometimes D’s and F’s. A “D” is not
a passing grade at the College of Dentistry, so any average below “70” will result
in a failing grade and must be remediated to a “C.”
Examinations are not returned to you. If you wish to review your examination
after the final grade is posted, please see Andie Stringfellow, OD Secretary.
The course director is responsible for developing the terms of remediation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide a review of the basic principles and advanced information in oral
diagnosis, oral medicine, and pathology
2. Concentrate on clinical pharmacology as it relates to: the treatment of
oral conditions; dental management of patients with medical conditions
undergoing drug therapy; identification of possible drug interactions
3. Stress dental management of medically compromised patients through
the use of case studies
4. Review oral pathology with emphasis on differential diagnosis and
management