CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
BULLETIN
1999-2001 ISSUE
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
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and criteria; course offerings, or location or frequency thereof; course content;
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and room rates; financial assistance programs; substantive or procedural student
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CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN VOL. 84, NO. 2, JULY 1999 (USPS
005-856) is published monthly in February, July, September and October by
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The Boyne School of Dental Science (above) in the foreground and the
Creighton University Saint Joseph Medical Center in the background.
A pleasant walkway (below) separates the Boyne Building and the
Bio-Information Center, which houses the Creighton Health Sciences Library,
Learning Resource Center, and Media Services departments.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION
Academic Administration .......... 33
Rehearings and Appeals Process ... 36
Requirements for Promotion and
Graduation/Competencies........ 37
Commencement ........................ 44
Attendance ................................ 45
Discipline and
Professional Conduct ............... 45
Liability Insurance ..................... 49
Confidentiality of
Student Records .................... 49
Transcripts ................................. 50
Graduation Rates ....................... 50
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
Key to Symbols ......................... 51
Community and
Preventive Dentistry ................ 52
Comprehensive Dental Care ...... 54
Diagnosis and Radiology ........... 55
Endodontics............................... 56
Fixed Prosthodontics ................. 57
Operative Dentistry ................... 58
Oral Biology.............................. 59
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery .... 60
Pediatric Dentistry and
Orthodontics ............................ 61
Periodontology .......................... 64
Removable Prosthodontics ........ 64
Elective Courses ........................ 65
Synopsis of Hours of Instruction... 65
FACULTY ................................ 67
GRADUATES OF THE SCHOOL
OF DENTISTRY—1997-99 ....77
CALENDAR .............................. 4
ADMINISTRATION
University
Board of Directors ....................... 6
Officers of Administration ........... 7
School of Dentistry
Officers of Administration ........... 9
GENERAL INFORMATION
The University
Location .................................... 10
History ...................................... 11
Credo of Creighton .................... 11
Nondiscrimination Policy .......... 12
Services for Students With
Disabilities .............................. 12
Accreditation ............................. 13
Living Accommodations ........... 13
Health Service ........................... 15
Student Health Insurance Plan ... 16
Counseling ................................ 17
The School of Dentistry
History ...................................... 18
Mission Statement ..................... 18
Facilities for Dentistry ............... 18
Student Employment ................. 19
Student Government .................. 19
Honor Societies and Fraternities ... 20
Honors and Prizes...................... 20
Alumni Association ................... 20
Dental Alumni Advisory Board .... 21
ADMISSION
Application Procedure ............... 22
Requirements for Admission ..... 22
Advanced Standing ................... 25
Registration ............................... 25
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and Fees ........................ 26
Financial Arrangements ............. 26
Withdrawals and Refunds .......... 27
Textbooks and Instruments ........ 27
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Application Procedures ............. 28
Disbursement and
Use of Awards ....................... 28
Loans, Grants, Scholarships....... 29
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CALENDAR
FIRST SEMESTER, 1999-00
1999
August 9, Monday Information system orientation.
16, Monday Clinics reopen.
23, Monday Freshman Orientation begins.
25, Wednesday First Semester registration.
26, Thursday Classes and laboratories begin.
September 6, Monday Labor Day. No classes.
8, Wednesday 11:00 A.M. Mass of the Holy Spirit. St. John’s
Church.
October 13, Wednesday End of First Quarter (first half of First Semester).
November 24, Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins after last class, clinic or
laboratory.
25, Thursday 9:00 A.M. Thanksgiving Day Mass. St. John’s
Church.
29, Monday School resumes.
December 9, Thursday Final Semester examinations begin.
17, Friday Last day of required attendance of First Semester.
Christmas-Mid-year Recess begins.
18, Saturday Commencement.
SECOND SEMESTER, 1999-00
2000
January 4, Tuesday Second Semester registration. Late registration fee
effective 4:00 P.M. Classes, laboratories, and clinics
resume.
February 25, Friday End of Third Quarter (first half of Second Semester).
March 3, Friday Spring recess begins after last class, clinic or
laboratory.
13, Monday School resumes.
April 14, Friday Spring Dental Assembly, No classes.
20, Thursday Holy Thursday—classes suspended from 5:00 P.M.
April 20 to 8:00 A.M., Monday, April 24.
24, Monday School resumes.
26, Wednesday Final semester examinations begin.
May 2, Tuesday Last day of required attendance for Second Semester
except for degree candidates and students subject to
clinical assignments.
12, Friday Hooding and Awards Ceremony.
13, Saturday University Commencement.
SUMMER CLINIC, 2000
2000
May 8, Monday Clinics resume. Summer Session begins.
29, Monday Memorial Day, No classes.
30, Tuesday Summer Session resumes.
July 4, Tuesday Independence Day, No classes.
7, Friday Summer Session ends.
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FIRST SEMESER, 2000-01 (Tentative)
2000
August 9, Wednesday Clinics reopen.
21, Monday Freshman Orientation begins.
23, Wednesday First Semester registration.
24, Thursday Classes and laboratories begin.
September 4, Monday Labor Day. No classes.
6, Wednesday 11:00 A.M. Mass of the Holy Spirit. St. John’s
Church.
October 11, Wednesday End of First Quarter (first half of First Semester).
November 21, Tuesday Thanksgiving recess begins after last class, clinic or
laboratory.
27, Monday School resumes.
December 13, Wednesday Final Semester examinations begin.
16, Saturday Commencement.
22, Friday Last day of required attendance of First Semester.
Christmas-Mid-year Recess begins.
SECOND SEMESTER, 2000-01 (Tentative)
2001
January 8, Monday Second Semester registration. Late registration fee
effective 4:00 P.M. Classes, laboratories, and clinics
resume.
February 23, Friday End of Third Quarter (first half of Second Semester).
March 2, Friday Spring recess begins after last class, clinic or
laboratory.
12, Monday School resumes.
April 12, Thursday Holy Thursday—classes suspended from 5:00 P.M.
April 9 to 8:00 A.M., Monday, April 13.
16, Monday School resumes.
Spring Dental Assembly, No classes.
23, Monday Final semester examinations begin.
May 1, Tuesday Last day of required attendance for Second Semester
except for degree candidates and students subject to
clinical assignments.
11, Friday Hooding and Awards Ceremony.
12, Saturday University Commencement.
SUMMER CLINIC, 2001 (Tentative)
2000
May 7, Monday Clinic resumes. Summer Session begins.
28, Monday Memorial Day. No classes.
29, Tuesday Summer Session resumes
July 4, Wednesday Independence Day, No Classes
5, Thursday Summer Classes resume
6, Friday Summer Session ends.
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M
R. WILLIAM A. FITZGERALD
MR. BRUCE C. ROHDE
MR. MOGENS C. BAY
REV. NED H. CASSEM, S.J., M.D.
M
ARY E. WALTON CONTI, M.D.
M
R. RICHARD K. DAVIDSON
MR. MARSHALL E. FAITH
MS. MIMI A. FELLER
MR. REX FISHER
REV. KEVIN T. FITZGERALD, S.J.
M
R. RONALD B. GARTLAN
MR. JOHN GOTTSCHALK
MR. FRANK L. HAYES
REV. JAMES E. HOFF, S.J.
M
R. MARK D. HUBER
MR. RICHARD T. KIZER
MR. BRUCE R. LAURITZEN
FLOYD J. MALVEAUX, M.D.
R
EV. D. EDWARD MATHIE, S.J.
M
R. RICHARD D. MCCORMICK
MR. JOHN V. MCGRAW, JR.
R
EV. MICHAEL G. MORRISON, S.J.
M
R. JOHN E. NAHAS
MR. MARK H. RAUENHORST
MR. ROBERT A. REED
REV. PHILIP J. ROSSI, S.J.
M
R. WALTER SCOTT, JR.
R
EV. THOMAS J. SHANAHAN, S.J.
M
R. ALAN D. SIMON
MR. DAVID L. SOKOL
MR. KENNETH STINSON
MR. JOHN W. WEEKLY, SR.
M
R. WILLIAM F. WELSH, II
M
R. PATRICK J. ZENNER
Chairman, Creighton University Board of Directors; Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Federal Bank
Vice Chairman, Creighton University Board of Directors;
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ConAgra, Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Valmont Industries, Inc.
Chief of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
President, XRT Management Services
Chairman, Union Pacific Corporation
Chairman, The Scoular Company
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Government
Relations, Gannett Co., Inc.
Vice President-Nebraska, US West
Research Associate, Departments of Medicine and Medical
Humanities, Loyola University Medical Center
President and Chief Executive Officer, Godfather’s Pizza, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Omaha World-Herald
Company
President, Hayes and Associates, L.L.C.
President, Xavier University
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Blackstone Insurance
Group, Inc. and PayFlex Systems USA, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Central States
Health and Life Company of Omaha
Chairman and President, First National Bank of Omaha
Dean, Howard University College of Medicine
Interim Vice President for Health Affairs
Provincial, Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus
Chairman of the Board, US West, Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Pacific Specialty Insurance Company
President, Creighton University
President and Chief Executive Officer, US Bank
President and Chief Executive Officer, Opus Northwest, L.L.C.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Physicians Mutual
Insurance Company
Professor, Department of Theology, Marquette University
Chairman, Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Rector, Jesuit Community, Creighton University
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Omaha Steaks
International
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MidAmerican Energy
Holdings Company
Chairman, President and CEO, Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mutual/United of Omaha
President and Chief Executive Officer, Election Systems
and Software, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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R
EV. MICHAEL G. MORRISON, S.J.,
M.A., P
H.L., S.T.L., Ph.D.
R
EV. ANDREW F. ALEXANDER, S.J.
J
OHN C. CERNECH, M.Ed., Ph.D.
C
ONRAD P. DIETZ, M.S.
C
HARLES J. DOUGHERTY, Ph.D.
G
EORGE A. GRIEB, B.S.
M
ICHAEL E. LEIGHTON, B.A.
R
ICHARD L. O’BRIEN, M.S., M.D.
R
EV. WILLIAM F. KELLEY, S.J.,
M.A., P
H.L., S.T.L., Ph.D.
L
EROY A. GALLES, M.B.A., C.P.A.
W
ILLIAM H. HILL, M.A.
L
EROY F. KOZENY, B.S.
W
ILLIAM L. PANCOE, JR., Ph.D.
R
ICHARD E. ROSSI, M.A., Ph.D.
F
RED H. SALZINGER, M.S.
S
TEPHANIE R. WERNIG, M.A., Ph.D.
J
AMES G. WILLETT, M.S.
P
ATRICIA R. CALLONE, M.A., M.A.Rel.Ed.
J
ODY I. CONWAY, M.A.
J
AMES E. MOORE, Ph.D.
D
ANIEL E. BURKEY, B.S.B.A., C.P.A.
K
ATHLEEN J. DETRICK
GREG D. JAHN, J.D.
J
OHN A. KRECEK, M.B.A.
F
RED J. NESLER, M.B.A.
R
ICARDO M. ARIZA, M.S.W.
L
LOYD E. BEASLEY, M.S.
A. J
AMES BOTHMER, M.A.L.S.
D
ARLENE H. BROWN, B.S.
R
EV. JAMES F. CLIFTON, S.J.
C
HARLENE G. ERSKINE, M.ED., Ph.D.
D
ENNIS J. O’DRISCOLL, M.S.
R
EV. LAWRENCE D. GILLICK, S.J.
M
ARY K. HIGGINS, M.S.
D
AVID C. HIGGINSON, M.S., Ed.D.
T
ROY E. HORINE, M.B.A.
B
RENDA L. HOVDEN
ROWLAND W. HUGHES, B.S.
R
EV. HOWARD E. KALB, S.J.
P
HILIP MAVEUS
STEPHEN T. KLINE, B.A.
M
ICHAEL J. LACRIOX, M.L.S., M.B.A.
A
UDREY A. LARKIN, M.S.
R
OBERT J. LEAHY, B.S.B.A.
President
Vice President for University Ministry and Director of
Collaborative Ministry
Vice President for Student Services; Dean of Students
Vice President for Information Technology
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Administration and Finance; Treasurer
Vice President for University Relations
Vice President for Health Sciences
Vice President, Creighton University Foundation
Associate Vice President for Finance
Associate Vice President for Administration and Director of
Human Resources
Associate Vice President for Administration and Director of
Purchasing
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences
Associate Vice President for Student Services/
Residence Life
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences
Associate Vice President for Student Services
Associate Vice President for Administration and Director of
Facility Planning/Management
Assistant to the President
Assistant Dean of Students
Assistant Vice President for Student Services
Controller
Risk Manager
General Counsel
University Registrar
Budget Director
Director of Multicultural Affairs
Director of Educational Opportunity Programs
Director of Health Sciences Library
Director of Minority Affairs for Health Sciences
Director of Clinical Pastoral Care, St. Joseph Hospital
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
Director of Admissions
Director of Deglman Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Director of Retention
Director of International Programs
Director of Development
Director of Card Services
Director of Student Center
Director of Retreat Center
Director of Printing Services
Director of Public Relations and Public Information
Director of Reinert Alumni Memorial Library
Director of Academic Computing
Director of Student Accounts
UNIVERSITY OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION
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CHARLES A. LENOSKY, B.A.
R
ICHARD J. MCAULIFFE, M.S.
V
IRGINIA D. MCGILL, B.A.
M
ICHELLE MILLARD, M.S.
W
AYNE A. MORFORD, M.S.
C
ARL L. MORELLO
PAUL A. NICHOLS, B.S.
G
ERRY A. PHANEUF, M.Ed.
J
OHN E. PIERCE, M.S.Guid., J.D.
R
UTH B. PURTILO, Ph.D., FAPTA
B
RUCE D. RASMUSSEN, B.S.B.A.
R
OBERT W. RAUSCHER, M.A.
J. C. R
UCH, M.S.
D
EBRA C. SAURE, B.S., R.N.C.N.P.
S
HIRLEY A. SCRITCHFIELD, Ph.D.
C
ONNIE J. SHONKA, B.S.
K
ATHLEEN J. TAGGART, B.S.
R
EV. ALBERT R. THELEN, S.J.
T. P
AUL TOMOSER, B.S.
R
EV. ERNESTO F. TRAVIESO, S.J.
J
OHN D. WALKER, B.P.S.
R
OBERT D. WALKER, M.S.
W. W
AYNE YOUNG, Pharm.D.
D
ALE L. LAZO, LTC
M
ARJORIE B. WANNARKA, M.A.
Director of Educational Media Services
Director of Public Safety
Director of Institute for Latin American Concern (Omaha)
Director of Peer Education
Director of Campus Recreation
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Director of Career Services
Director of Affirmative Action
Director, Center for Health Policy and Ethics
Director of Athletics
Director of Administrative Computing
Director of Technical Services and Operations
Director of Student Health Services
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Director of Child Development Center
Director of Grants Administration
Director of Campus Ministry
Director of Internal Audit
Director of Institute for Latin American Concern
(Dominican Republic)
Director of Mail Services
Director of Financial Aid
Director of US WEST Academic Development Center
Commandant of ROTC
Chairman, Archives Department, Reinert Alumni Memorial
Library
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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Officers of Administration
WAYNE W. BARKMEIER, D.D.S., M.S. Dean
F
RANK J. AYERS, D.D.S. Associate Dean for Student Affairs
W. P
ATRICK KELSEY III, D.D.S. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
M
ARK A. LATTA , A.B., D.M.D., M.S. Associate Dean for Research and Continuing
Education
(Search in Progress) Assistant Dean for Clinical Services/Director of
Clinics
Dr. Wayne W. Barkmeier, Dean
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Creighton University is by far the most diverse educational institution of its size
in the nation. The combination of relatively small size and unusual diversity is the
key to appreciation of Creighton University’s excellence.
With an enrollment of 6,226 persons taught by a faculty of 1,361, Creighton has
set as its goal the conduct of higher education in the context of Christian values.
Founded in 1878, Creighton is coeducational, independent, and has always been
operated by the Jesuits in the traditions of that Catholic religious order. Creighton has
a faculty and student body made up of individuals of many races and faiths from
every geographical region of the United States and from numerous foreign nations.
Creighton is a university in the true sense. In addition to the College of Arts and
Sciences, Creighton has a College of Business Administration, University College,
Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Allied Health Pro-
fessions, and a Graduate School offering master and doctorate degrees. Creighton has
been active in the establishment of continuing education programs and of a Summer
Session of modern design for the contemporary educational consumer. The Univer-
sity College offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs for part-time students
and specializes in noncredit offerings for adults.
Thirty-eight percent of the University’s students are enrolled in the College of
Arts and Sciences, 29 percent in the health sciences professions, 9 percent in Busi-
ness Administration, 8 percent in University College, 8 percent in law, and 8 percent
in the Graduate School.
LOCATION
Omaha, Nebraska is the very heart of America. Originally settled by the Omaha
Indian Tribe, Omaha was soon a favorite stop for early settlers traveling up the Mis-
souri River. Omaha’s frontier traditions and values have remained largely intact as
the city has progressed toward the 21st century.
Omaha is a city of 367,379 that serves as a regional center. The city is the major
urban area between Chicago and Denver and between Kansas City and Minneapolis.
The center of a metropolitan area of 693,900 persons, Omaha has rolling hills and
tree-lined streets.
Creighton University is perfectly situated to enjoy both the charm and beauty of
the city and its cultural and recreational attractions. The campus is minutes from down-
town theater, shopping, government and financial districts; Central Park Mall and the
Heartland of America Park, the jewels of downtown Omaha’s scenic riverfront devel-
opment; Henry Doorly Zoo, which features the world’s largest indoor tropical rainforest
and a 450,000 gallon walk-through aquarium; and Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the
NCAA College World Series and the Omaha Golden Spikes.
Omaha is the home of the internationally acclaimed Opera Omaha and Omaha
Symphony. Joslyn Art Museum not only displays impressive permanent collections
from 19th and 20th century European and American artists, but also schedules five
major exhibits and a dozen small presentations each year. One of the nation’s finest
old-world style theaters, the Orpheum, is home to hundreds of outstanding entertain-
ment events each year. In addition, the Omaha Community Playhouse and Rose
Blumkin Performing Arts Center are among the top community theaters in the nation.
An enthusiastic sports city, Omaha has hosted the NCAA College World Series,
held in early June each year, for over fifty years. The Creighton Bluejay basketball
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and baseball teams have earned trips to their respective NCAA tournaments. Like the
rest of the state, Omaha also loves the nationally ranked Nebraska Cornhusker foot-
ball, basketball, volleyball and gymnastic teams who compete against the nation’s
best college athletes in Memorial Stadium and the Devaney Sports complex, less than
forty-five minutes from Omaha.
Omaha is served by over 180 regularly scheduled daily flights by twelve major
airlines plus two regional airlines and by four class-one railroads. Two interstate high-
way systems serve the metropolitan area—I-80 going east and west and I-29 north
and south.
Many students find inexpensive and charming apartments in renovated historic
buildings close to both Creighton and the European allure of “ The Old Market,”
downtown Omaha’s shopping and dining quarter. The cost of living in Omaha is less
than that of almost any other major city—a comfortable lifestyle is within easy reach.
HISTORY
John and Edward Creighton, builders of the transcontinental telegraph that linked
pioneer America, have given their name to the University.
Edward’s widow, Mary Lucretia Creighton, carrying out her husband’s wishes,
left money and directions for establishing a college in his memory. Following her
death on January 23, 1876, the present University site was purchased and the first
Bishop of Omaha, the Right Reverend James O’Connor, D.D., invited the Jesuits to
conduct the Creighton College.
One priest, three scholastics, a layman and a woman formed the faculty when
classes began September 2, 1878. On August 14, 1879, Bishop O’Connor surren-
dered his trust to a new corporation, “The Creighton University.”
Jesuits were exclusive managers of the corporation until, in October 1968, the
Board of Directors was expanded to include laypersons. Today twenty-seven layper-
sons and seven Jesuits conduct the corporate affairs of Creighton University.
The early growth of Creighton University and the enlargement of its endowment
were due mainly to the benefactions of John A. Creighton and his wife, Sara Emily
Creighton.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s oldest and largest division.
Creighton College was founded in 1878 as a liberal arts college for men. For forty
years the College was conducted without charging tuition. Women began attending
teachers’ courses in 1923 and University College, a parallel liberal arts division for
the education of women, was formally established in 1931. These two liberal arts
divisions merged as the College of Arts and Sciences in 1951. A Department of Jour-
nalism was part of the College of Commerce for 12 years until 1933 when a separate
College of Journalism was established. In 1936 this status was changed to the School
of Journalism and in 1948 to the Department of Journalism in the Creighton and
University Colleges.
CREDO OF CREIGHTON
Creighton, a Jesuit University, is convinced that the hope of humanity is the
ability of men and women to seek the truths and values essential to human life. It aims
to lead all its members in discovering and embracing the challenging responsibilities
of their intelligence, freedom, and value as persons.
We therefore profess, and pledge ourselves to teach in the perspectives of, the
following creed:
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We believe in God, our loving Creator and Father.
We believe in the intrinsic value of the human being as created in God’s image
and called to be his child. This includes all persons and excludes any form of racism
and other discrimination.
We believe that the deepest purpose of each man and woman is to create, enrich,
and share life through love and reverence in the human community. This motivates
our open and relentless pursuit of truth. For this reason we foster reverence for life in
all its human potential.
We believe that we should support all persons in their free and responsible life-
sharing through family and social systems, and through political, scientific, and cultural
achievements.
We believe that we must strive for a human community of justice, mutual re-
spect, and concern. In this context we must cultivate respect and care for our planet
and its resources.
We believe that laws exist for the benefit and well-being of individual persons,
that legal systems must express the common good, and that all government must be
subject to the courageous, though respectful and loyal, criticism of intelligent and
responsible citizens.
We believe that the law of justice and love must regulate the personal, family,
economic, political, and international life of all persons if civilization is to endure.
We believe in the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Creighton admits qualified students and hires qualified employees without re-
gard to race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, marital status or
religion. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and
other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. The
University is taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment quali-
fied disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam-era. The University Affirmative
Action Director has been delegated the responsibility for coordination of the
University’s equal rights efforts.
It is also the policy of the University to make all programs and services available
to individuals with disabilities. To obtain information on accessibility of buildings
and programs or to report problems of accessibility, please contact the Office of the
Director of Affirmative Action, Room 232, Administration Building or by telephone
(402) 280-3084.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Services for students with disabilities are provided to qualified students to en-
sure equal access to educational opportunities, programs, and activities in the most
integrated setting possible. Students must make timely and appropriate disclosures
and requests (at least five weeks in advance of a course, workshop, program, or activ-
ity for which accommodation is requested or such other reasonable time as the particular
circumstance of a request for accommodation warrants). Requests for reasonable ac-
commodations are encouraged to be made as soon as possible after acceptance. Each
student may be required to submit medical or other diagnostic documentation of dis-
ability and limitations, and may be required to participate in such additional evaluation
of limitations as may appropriately be required by Creighton University or other agen-
cies prior to receiving requested accommodations. The University reserves the right
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to provide services only to students who complete and provide written results of evalu-
ations and service recommendations to appropriate University personnel. For more
information, contact the Dean’s Office or the Coordinator of Services for Students
with Disabilities at 280-2749.
ACCREDITATION
Creighton University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, the accrediting agency for the region in which the University
is situated. Professional Colleges and Schools are accredited by their respective pro-
fessional standardizing agencies.
The Dental Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Ac-
creditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Approval. The Commission
is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Edu-
cation. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-2719
or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
Creighton University offers on-campus housing for all full-time matriculated stu-
dents. All unmarried freshmen and sophomore undergraduate students, from outside
the immediate Omaha area (as defined by the University), are required to live in
University residence halls. Omaha students are encouraged to apply for on-campus
living but may live at home. A request to be exempt from the residency requirement
must be made in writing to the Office of the Associate Vice-President for Student
Services by July 15th prior to the beginning of the student’s classes. Only the Associ-
ate Vice President for Student Services will be able to permit these exemptions. A
resident must be a full-time, matriculated student at the University. If space allows,
the University may permit housing of part-time students in University residence halls.
The University operates seven residence halls. Three are traditional style with
common bathroom facilities. Most rooms are double occupancy. Two halls are suite
style with four students per suite. One hall, Kenefick, is a residence for junior and
senior level students and is an efficiency or one bedroom apartment style hall. An-
other hall, Heider Hall, is a hall of efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom
apartments open to married students, students with families, or students who have
already completed bachelor's degrees. Limited space is available to students with
families. To reside in Heider Hall, students must sign a 12 month lease. All other halls
are contracted for the full academic year beginning in August and continuing until the
end of exams the following May.
The residence hall contract is for both room and board. Only students living in
Kenefick or in Heider Hall are not required to be on the board plan. A student request-
ing to be off the board plan for medical or other reasons must furnish documentation
to the Associate Vice-President for Student Services for his review. Generally, the
dining services are able to meet most dietary needs. Students may elect either a 19,
15, or 12 meal plan per week. Students in Kenefick or in Heider Hall may elect any of
the standard meal plans or the Flex Plan. The Flex Plan allows the student to eat 60
meals during a semester. Board plans are also available to off campus and commuting
students.
Meals are served in the Becker and Brandeis dining areas located adjacent to the
campus residence halls. Carefully planned menus assure a well-balanced variety of
nutritious and appetizing foods. More information about dining opportunities is avail-
able from Sodexho food service located on the lower level of Brandeis Hall.
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The annual room and board rates in University residence halls effective August
1999 are:
Building Type Room Annual Rate
Deglman, Kiewit Double $3022
& Gallagher Halls Private $4542
Swanson Hall’s Suite Suite $3150
Style rooms
(Sophomores only)
Kenefick Hall (Juniors Efficiency apartment $3270
& Seniors Only)
1 Bedroom apartment $3400
Private efficiency $4862
McGloin Hall Suite $3256
(Sophomores only)
Heider (12 month Efficiency $5880
lease) (Family and post
bachelor degrees only) Small 1 Bedroom $6492
Large 1 Bedroom $6744
Two Bedroom $7680
Board Plans Type Plan Annual Rate
19 Meal and 40 Points Bonus $2424
15 Meal and 100 Bonus Points $2424
12 Meal - No Bonus Points $2282
Avilable to Heider, Flex - Any 60 meals and 200 Bonus Points $ 994
Kenefick & Off
Campus Students Only
Incoming students must apply to the Department of Residence Life for a resi-
dence hall reservation. All students pay a damage deposit of $100. Students applying
for Heider Hall are required to pay a deposit equal to one month's rent for the
Heider lease plan. Each semester's tuition, fees, and room and board charges are
payable at the time of registration. However, arrangements may be made to pay monthly
installments by using the University's Monthly Electronic Transfer (MET) plan (see
page 26).
Room and board rates are subject to change without notice. Any unusual circum-
stances as to age or physical condition requiring special housing arrangements will be
given full consideration by the Associate Vice President for Student Services. Ques-
tions regarding housing services and facilities may be directed to the Department of
Residence Life, 136 Swanson Hall; telephone (402) 280-3016.
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FAMILY HOUSING
Creighton University has limited space in the apartment-style Heider residence
hall for families. A twelve-month lease is required on all apartments except for those
graduating at the end of the current lease. Available for families are the large one-
bedroom apartments (655 sq. ft.) There are only four two-bedroom apartments in
Heider Hall. Family housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
OFF CAMPUS HOUSING
The Department of Residence Life, 136 Swanson Hall, posts information on rentals
in the area of campus. The actual arrangements for housing are left to the individual
students. The University is not responsible for the rental agreements between stu-
dents and their landlords. It is suggested that students set aside several days before
registering to search, inspect, and contract for suitable housing.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Students with children may wish to take advantage of the James R. Russell Child
Development Center, which is conveniently located at 2222 Burt Street. The Center
has reasonable rates, and can accommodate children ranging in age from six weeks
through five years. Call (402) 280-2460 for information.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Student Health Services is committed to promoting health of the whole person
through campus health, primary care, and insurance programs. Our Ignatian tradition
integrates the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the student's life.
Our goal is to educate and prepare the students to be their own health advocates.
All students may obtain complete health care through the Student Health Ser-
vices. The following services are provided by Student Health personnel or through
referral to medical specialists:
1. Office visits, required school exams, and annual physicals which include
the services of a physician, nurse practitioner and physician assistant
2. Laboratory tests such as complete blood count, hematocrit, pap smears,
urinalysis, monospot, and throat culture; x-rays; and EKGs
3. Minor surgeries
4. Allergy injections (extract provided by student)
5. Health education programs and materials
6. Inpatient hospital care
7. Medical subspecialty care and special x-rays, laboratory tests, and other
diagnostic procedures
8. Injectable pharmaceuticals such as penicillin and immunizations.
These services are provided through student fees, personal insurance, and/or self
pay. Immunizations, laboratory tests, x-rays, casts, splints, specialist referrals etc. not
covered by personal/family health insurance will be the financial responsibility of the
student.
How to Obtain Student Health Services
Appointments should be made for all health needs other than emergencies. Ap-
pointments can be made by calling 280-2735 Monday through Friday. It is important
that you keep scheduled appointments and that you arrive on time. If you will be late
or must cancel, please call as soon as possible. Your courtesy will enable the best use
of our available appointment times.
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Students will be seen in the Student Health Services office located in the Kellom
Valley Shops Center at 2530 Cuming Street.
Immunizations
All Creighton University students, full and part time, born on or after January 1,
1957, must comply with the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations regard-
ing measles, mumps, and rubella immunity by completing the following criteria:
Measles:
Students are required to provide documentation of two measles
immunizations.
* The first must be after the first birthday and after December 1,
1967.
* The second must be after 1979.
Mumps:
* One immunization must be after 12 months of age.
Rubella:
* One immunization must be given after the first birthday and
after December 31, 1967.
Varicella:
* Beginning with students admitted for the academic year
1999-2000, dates of two Varicella (chickenpox) vaccinations
or a positive antibody titer are required for all
Health Science students.
* THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF DOCUMENTATION MAY BE
SUBSTITUTED FOR THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE.
1.Physician-diagnosed illness with certified data including month and year (except
for rubella and varicella); OR
2. Reports of a titer proving immunity.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Health insurance that covers both inpatient and outpatient medical services is
required. Students who do not provide proof of other health insurance will be as-
sessed on the tuition statement for the Student Health Insurance Plan. A completed
waiver form and a copy of your health insurance card must be submitted as proof
prior to or at the time of registration in order to comply with this policy. This proof
must be submitted on a yearly basis or if there is a change in your health insurance
coverage.
A complete announcement of the Student Health Insurance Plan will be sent to
each student during the summer.
For additional information please contact Creighton Student Health Services at:
2530 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-1632
Phone: (402) 280-2735
FAX: (402) 280-1859
http://www.creighton.edu/StudentHealth
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COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
These professional services are designed to help students actualize themselves in
the areas of effective learning, appropriate educational and vocational decision-mak-
ing, and social and personal adjustment. In conjunction with counseling interviews, a
complete selection of psychological tests and inventories are available to students so
that they may explore values, interests, aptitudes, abilities, personality and lifestyle.
Lifestyle includes both academic and social behaviors such as study skills and abu-
sive drinking.
Other services include the Master Student Class for academically troubled un-
dergraduate freshman students and the Peer Education outreach programs on issues
such as healthy eating, self-esteem, and alcohol use.
The staff are professionally trained psychologists and counselors who assist stu-
dents with a wide range of developmental and crisis concerns. Students expressing
concerns in areas such as studying, interpersonal relationships, communication, deci-
sion-making, choices of majors or occupations, or lifestyle and values clarification
may benefit from talking with a staff member.
The staff members strive to be understanding, warm, and accepting—not mak-
ing decisions for the student but assisting him or her in self-direction. Staff are specially
trained and have experience with the counseling and psychological needs of the uni-
versity student. Confidentiality is practiced and information is not released out of the
service without the written consent of the student.
The Counseling and Psychological Services is located in Room 203, Brandeis
Hall, 280-2733. Please call for an appointment.
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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
HISTORY
In 1905, the School of Dentistry was opened in the Edward Creighton Institute, a
building which had been erected by the University on 18th Street opposite the City
Hall. In 1906, the University acquired by purchase the Omaha Dental College, which
had been in existence as a private school since 1896. Through this acquisition, some
of its faculty were added to that of Creighton University.
The School outgrew its quarters in the Edward Creighton Institute and moved, in
the Summer of 1921, into a facility it occupied from 1921 until 1973. The School of
Dentistry is now housed in the Boyne School of Dental Science Building, named in
grateful acknowledgment of the action by which Dr. Harry N. and Maude Boyne
named Creighton University as the sole beneficiary of their estate. The School of
Dentistry moved into this modern facility, located at 28th and Burt Streets, in July
1973. The first clinical patient was admitted to the new clinic July 16, 1973.
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the dental education program at Creighton relates to the Mission
of the University (See the inside cover.)
The purpose of the School of Dentistry is to educate students to be proficient in
providing for the oral health needs of society. This education is designed to be com-
prehensive in nature and to instill caring, ethical, and moral components in their
professional lives. This educational experience will enable the students to manage
with confidence all phases of comprehensive dental care. It will also prepare the stu-
dent to evaluate and implement new knowledge in the discipline of dentistry.
The School of Dentistry has the responsibility of providing quality dental care
for those people who choose to become patients in the School’s clinics. The School
also has the responsibility and obligation to foster and cultivate dental research.
More specifically, the goals of the predoctoral dental education program are to
educate dentists who, upon graduation, will be specialists in diseases of the oral cav-
ity. As such, they will be motivated and capable of utilizing the latest acceptable
techniques and technology available to:
1. Diagnose and treat most dental health problems.
2. Effectively manage and efficiently utilize auxiliary personnel.
3. Promulgate, promote and practice the latest concepts of preventive den-
tistry.
4. Comprehend, analyze and evaluate scientific literature.
5. Qualify for and participate in formal advanced education programs.
6. Assume the responsibility for their own continuing education and in-
tellectual development.
7. Actively participate in the affairs of the community both socially and
professionally.
8. Fulfill legal qualifications to practice dentistry.
FACILITIES FOR DENTISTRY
The School of Dentistry is located on the west campus of Creighton University.
This is the site of the Bio-Information Center, Saint Joseph Hospital (the university
teaching hospital), the Omaha Health Professions Center, the Boys Town National
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Research Hospital, and the Ambulatory Care Facility. Within this complex, the Den-
tal School building was the first of these structures to be completed (in 1973).
The School of Dentistry occupies a facility containing 150,000 square feet of
space (excluding interstitial mechanical areas). It is a three-level structure with grade
entry to the first two. The first level contains classrooms, lunch room, and television
facilities. Adult clinical facilities and applicative faculty offices occupy the entire
second level of the building. The third level is occupied by the administrative offices,
children’s clinics, preclinical laboratories, basic science laboratories, research space,
oral biology offices, seminar rooms and animal facilities.
In January of 1993 major renovations of the facility were undertaken. The pur-
pose was to update the preclinical laboratories, the clinical treatment areas, the
classrooms and provide a cafeteria for students, staff and faculty. This renovation was
completed in 1995 and will assure continuation of our facility as one that meets cur-
rent and future needs.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The dental course of study makes exacting demands upon the time and energy of
students. It is important that expenses should be provided for in advance and that no
one should plan to earn any considerable part of his or her support during the school
year. New students should have sufficient funds to meet fully the expenses of the first
year.
The faculty reserves the right to order discontinuance of any work that interferes
with the successful pursuit of the prescribed course. In no case can exigencies of
employment serve to excuse unsatisfactory performance of school duties.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
All full-time students registering in the undergraduate colleges and in the profes-
sional schools become voting members of the Creighton University Students’ Union.
The affairs of this corporation are managed by a Board of Governors made up of
members elected from the schools and colleges of the University. This group of stu-
dent leaders controls the use of the Student Activity Fund, plans the major social
events of the year, and operates through six standing committees to further the best
interests of the University and her students.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Creighton American Dental Association (C.A.D.A.), a chartered chapter of
the American Student Dental Association, was organized to promote active participa-
tion by undergraduate dental students in the affairs of their own dental organizations.
As a result, students are better prepared to assume their place both in the profession
and society after graduation. Membership in the C.A.D.A. is voluntary for all under-
graduate dental students and includes privileges of attending all dental meetings of
the local, state, and national organizations. Each member receives the Journal of the
American Dental Association. The Board of Directors of the C.A.D.A. reports to and
is advisory to the Dean.
American Association of Dental Research Student Group (SRG). The student
research group provides a forum for predoctoral students to participate in research
seminars and projects. Research projects are structured to provide the student with a
background in research methodology and are focused on producing results suitable
for presentation at regional and national meetings and ultimately for publication in
scientific journals.
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An active chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD), is
open to all interested students.
Dental students are encouraged to take an active interest in the various social,
dramatic, literary, debating, and religious organizations. However, it should be stated
that with regard to all forms of such activities the policy of the faculty has always
been that the student’s first duty in college is attention to study and that no other
activity should be allowed to interfere with the student’s main purpose.
HONOR SOCIETIES AND FRATERNITIES
Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society, was founded at Marquette Uni-
versity in 1915, and the Creighton Chapter was established in 1921. In 1973 Gamma
Pi Epsilon, the women’s honor society, merged with Alpha Sigma Nu. Currently there
are chapters at all 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and at Sogang
University in Seoul, Korea. Scholarship, loyalty, and service are the threefold re-
quirements for membership in the society. Membership is highly selective and is
awarded on the recommendations of the local chapter, the faculty, the deans, and with
the approval of the University president. Outstanding undergraduates in their junior
and senior years and professional and graduate students are eligible. Membership is
prized as one of the most notable distinctions which can be won by a student in a
Jesuit institution of higher learning. Each year the campus chapter inducts about 42
students from all divisions. The alumni chapter’s living members number over 2,100
persons. At graduation, members of the student chapter automatically transfer into
membership in the alumni chapter.
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in
1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. The Creighton Chap-
ter was officially approved in 1988 and joins over 200 established chapters in colleges
and universities across the country. ODK was founded to recognize and encourage
superior leadership and scholarship. Creighton’s chapter sponsors a variety of pro-
grams each year designed to meet those goals. Membership is a mark of highest
distinction and honor and is open to qualifying undergraduate juniors and seniors,
graduate and professional students.
Membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, national honorary dental fraternity, is
presented to Senior students who, in addition to scholarship, have demonstrated ex-
emplary traits of character and potential qualities of future professional growth and
attainments. Not more than twelve percent of each graduating class is eligible. One
Junior student is awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, William Kramer Award for
Excellence. This award is presented to the Junior student who has demonstrated schol-
arship and promise in the advancement of Dentistry.
HONORS AND PRIZES
Numerous awards consisting of cash prizes, certificates, plaques, memberships,
books and journal subscriptions are presented to students at the annual student awards
banquet, which is held at the close of each school year. Honors are bestowed in vari-
ous disciplines for clinical proficiency and for academic achievement.
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Creighton University Alumni Association was formed in 1892 to provide an
organization through which alumni could continue the friendships and associations
developed during their student days on campus.
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Its mission is “to advance the interests of the Creighton family through a com-
mitment to academic excellence, Judeo/Christian ethics, and a lifelong relationship
between Creighton alumni and their University that enriches both.”
The administration of alumni activities is handled by the Alumni Relations
Office under supervision of the Director of Alumni Relations, as advised by the
National Alumni Board. Among the activities sponsored by the Alumni Relations
Office are the annual President’s Alumni Picnic, the Thanksgiving Day Mass and
Breakfast, alumni club events, and reunions for the various Schools and
Colleges. University representatives frequently attend alumni club get-togethers to
which alumni, parents of students, and friends of Creighton University are invited.
The Creighton Alumni Association has grown over the years to include over
50,000 alumni, parents, and friends with 70 alumni clubs in existence.
DENTAL ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD
The Creighton University Dental Alumni Advisory Board, the first of its kind to
be established by individual schools and colleges of the University, was officially
organized in 1968. Since that time it has assumed a role of importance in the determi-
nation of policy by contributing sound advice based upon practical experience. The
Board meets twice a year with the administration, members of the faculty, and repre-
sentatives of the student body to exchange ideas and make recommendations.
Members of the board keep the School apprised of the needs of the population
segments they personally serve and the educational needs of graduates preparing to
serve the same. They thereby contribute a very necessary element of practicality which
is so important to the maintenance of relevancy between educational objectives and
needs. Within their own geographic areas of influence, members represent the School,
addressing themselves to such diverse endeavors as promoting favorable health legis-
lation, initiating negotiations for educational compacts, and counseling prospective
applicants.
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ADMISSION
It is the admission policy of Creighton University to accept qualified students
within the limits of its resources and facilities. See also the University’s Nondiscrimi-
nation Policy on page 12.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The School of Dentistry participates in the American Association of Dental
Schools Application Service (AADSAS). All new applicants and reapplicants seek-
ing admission to the School of Dentistry should apply through this national dental
application services coordinating agency.
Forms for making application for admission are obtainable from AADSAS by
writing AADSAS, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20036-
2212.
Application forms are sent out in the summer and fall preceding the year in which
the applicant desires to enter. Applications are received between June 1 and March 1
of the preceding academic year for entry the following fall. The AADSAS application
must be received by AADSAS by February 1.
Early application is strongly encouraged, however, to give the Admissions Com-
mittee more time to evaluate the applicants. All required credentials necessary to
complete the application must be received by April 1. An incomplete application after
this deadline will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
At the time an applicant submits an application through AADSAS, a $45 nonre-
fundable application service fee should be sent directly to the Creighton University
Dental Admissions Office. This fee should be made payable to Creighton University
and mailed to the Dental Admissions Office.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Creighton University Dental Ad-
missions Office with whom all credentials must be filed. Application credentials should
be directed to: Dental Admissions Office, Creighton University, 2500 California
Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68178.
All credentials become the property of Creighton University upon submission
and are not returnable.
The Creighton University Dental Admissions Office will inform the applicant
when application has been received from AADSAS and will request that the follow-
ing information be submitted to complete the application:
1. Official Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores.
2. Supplementary application form.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
To meet the legal requirements of state licensing boards and to gain the neces-
sary background for the study of dentistry, the following minimum educational
requirements for admission to the School of Dentistry must be fulfilled:
1. Graduation from an accredited four-year high school.
2. College credits covering a minimum of two years of study in an accred-
ited college of arts and sciences. While a minimum of 64 semester hours
(96 quarter hours) from an accredited liberal arts college is required,
most accepted candidates will have completed 120 semester hours (180
quarter hours). The minimum of 64 semester (96 quarter hours) must
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be obtained exclusive of credit in military science, physical education,
and nonacademic courses. The 64 semester hours must include the fol-
lowing specific subjects and credit:
Biology................................................................................... 6 semester hours
Chemistry, inorganic .............................................................. 8 semester hours
Chemistry, organic ................................................................. 6 semester hours
English ................................................................................... 6 semester hours
Physics ................................................................................... 6 semester hours
The hours listed are suggested as most nearly conforming to a year’s work in most
colleges. The governing principle shall be that the credit presented in each subject
shall represent a full academic year’s course in an accredited college of arts and sci-
ences.
The required hours and subjects must be completed by the end of the spring term
preceding the fall in which the applicant wishes to enter the School of Dentistry.
The following electives are suggested for the remainder of the required sixty-
four semester hours: Modern languages, mathematics, history, social science,
philosophy, speech, economics, comparative anatomy, psychology and computer uti-
lization.
DENTAL ADMISSION TEST
All applicants are required to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) prepared
and administered by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Asso-
ciation in cooperation with the American Association of Dental Schools. Applicants
to Creighton University School of Dentistry should arrange to take the test preferably
by October of their last pre-dental year. The Dental Admission Test is a computerized
examination taken by appointment at Sylvan Testing Centers which are located through-
out the United States. An information booklet and test application form are available
from the Dental Admissions Office, Creighton University.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Each applicant must have three recommendation letters, two by instructors in
science and one by an instructor in a nonscience department, testifying to character
and apparent fitness for the profession of dentistry. If an applicant’s college has a
recommending committee, its recommendation is preferred to the three individual
recommendations.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Applicants must be able to perform the physical and manual functions with or
without reasonable accommodations necessary to the performance of dentistry. Be-
fore matriculation, accepted applicants are required to submit to the Student Health
Service a Confidential Health Record.
SELECTION
All applicants are considered for admission on the basis of their potential to
successfully complete the pre-doctoral program without compromise of the estab-
lished standards of academic and clinical performance expected of all graduates of
the School of Dentistry and their potential to best serve the needs of society. Selection
of all students is based upon both objective and subjective evaluation. Objective cri-
teria include GPA, DAT scores and satisfactory subjective evaluation are given primary
consideration. However, applicants with lesser objective qualifications are consid-
ered on the basis of more subjective factors, such as: 1) evidence of predisposition to
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provide dental health care in under-served areas; 2) evidence of participation in worth-
while community activities; 3) recommendation from teachers, known alumni, and
other members of the profession; 4) quality of pre-professional educational program;
5) residence in states having educational compact agreements with the School; and 6)
evidence of good moral character, motivation, and emotional and intellectual matu-
rity.
APPLICANT RESPONSE TO ACCEPTANCE
An enrollment reservation deposit is required of an accepted applicant to reserve
a place in the class to which admission has been offered. The total deposit is $800. It
is payable as follows:
1. An initial (first) deposit of $500 made within the following period of
time after the date of the letter of initial conditional acceptance:
a. Preferred time: 15 days.
b. Maximum time: 45 days for applicants accepted in December; 30
days for applicants accepted in January; 15 days for applicants
accepted February 1 and thereafter.
2. A final (second) deposit of $300 made within 15 days of the date of the
letter from the Chairman of the Admissions Committee or the Director
of Admissions granting the student final acceptance for admission.
The deposits are credited to the first semester’s tuition. If the accepted student
fails to register, or withdraws from the School after registering, the first and second
deposits are forfeited to the University.
STATE COMPACTS
Creighton University has dental education compacts with the states of Nevada,
New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah. Residents from these states receive partial
tuition remission. Application procedures for applicants from these states are the same
as for all other applicants.
Accepted residents of Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming receive all their den-
tal education at Creighton. Residents of Idaho may have the option of taking their
first year at Idaho State University in Pocatello under the Idaho Dental Education
Program (IDEP), and those from Utah may have the option of taking their first year at
the University of Utah in Salt Lake City under the Regional Dental Education Pro-
gram (RDEP). The remaining three years are spent at Creighton. Additional information
is available from the program directors in each state.
Confirmation deposits made to Creighton by IDEP (Idaho) students are applied
to the first year’s tuition at Idaho State University. Confirmation deposits made to
Creighton by RDEP (Utah) students are applied to the second year’s tuition at Creigh-
ton.
The first-year programs at Idaho and Utah are equivalent to those at Creighton.
Course outlines, objectives, laboratory projects, texts and teaching aids are nearly
identical.
The contract for the dental educational compacts between Creighton University
and Idaho State University was signed in March 1982 with the first class entering
August 1982; the contract with the University of Utah was signed in February 1983
with the first class entering in August 1983.
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ADVANCED STANDING
Students who have studied dentistry in another recognized school may be admit-
ted to advanced standing, provided that they have passed satisfactorily the courses
which they have taken and have satisfied the Committee on Admissions that the work
they have had is the equivalent of that given in this School.
An application for admission to advanced standing is considered within two dis-
tinct categories:
1. Applicants with one or more years of formal dental education must
make formal application and provide Dental Admission Tests scores,
transcripts and letters of recommendation. In addition to the informa-
tion demanded of applicants for admission into the first year, applicants
for advanced standing must provide scores of Part I of the National
Board examination if it has been completed and a letter from the Dean
of the Dental School previously attended attesting that the applicant is
in good standing and that he or she is eligible to return to the institution
and complete the course of instruction.
Having ascertained that the applicant’s qualifications for admission to advanced
standing are acceptable, the Admissions Committee must then be assured that space
is available and that schedules can be adjusted to accommodate the differences in
scheduling that exist in various institutions.
2. Applicants presenting evidence of having completed a formal dental
education in a foreign dental school must make application and provide
Dental Admission Test scores and/or Part I scores of the National Board
Examination, transcripts, letters of recommendation and evidence of
proficiency in the English language.
Having ascertained that the applicant’s credentials are in order, the applicant is
offered an acceptance on a trial basis for a period of one semester. At the end of that
semester the Admissions Committee in consultation with the Student Performance
Committee of the School of Dentistry recommends to the Dean whether the applicant
is to be retained as a student and, if retained, at which level continuance of the pro-
gram should proceed.
Creighton University School of Dentistry does not review by examination the
proficiency of applicants in subjects which they have completed or grant them a sta-
tus superior to that which they have in the dental school which they have attended.
Forms for making application for admission with advanced standing are obtain-
able from the Creighton University Dental Admissions Office. The advanced standing
application form and the necessary supporting documentation must be reviewed in
the Dental Admissions Office by April 30.
REGISTRATION
First Semester registration occurs prior to the opening of classes in August as
specified in the School Calendar. Students failing to register on that day are required
to pay a late registration fee.
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TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration for a semester
1
, and are
subject to change without notice.
Application for admission fee ............................................................................... 45.00
Enrollment reservation deposits (credited to tuition)
a. First deposit—required when initially accepted for admission..................... 500.00
b. Second deposit—required when finally accepted for admission .................. 300.00
Tuition per semester for courses in dental curriculum: effective July 1999 .... 11,413.00
Student Health Insurance Plan Premium, for six months
2
................. (Option 1) 510.00
(Option 2) 620.00
Hepatitis B Series vacinations ............................................................................. 190.00
University fee per semester ................................................................................. 283.00
Late Payment fee .................................................................................................. 80.00
Special examination fee, each examination
3
......................................................................
15.00
Room and Board rate per semester ............................................................ (see page 14)
Loss or damage to University property and equipment is charged to the student
or students responsible.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Tuition and fees, and board and room charges are payable at the time of registra-
tion for a semester. However, arrangements may be made to pay monthly installments
by using the University’s Monthly Electronic Transfer (MET) plan. Participation in
this plan will be limited to the unpaid balance after all financial aid credits have been
applied. Folders describing the payment plans and services of MET are mailed to
prospective and returning students during the summer.
Books and supplies may be purchased at the University’s Campus Store. These
items must be paid for when they are obtained.
Students are invited to pay tuition and other expenses by personal check or money
order. This is recommended especially to avoid the risk involved in carrying large
amounts of cash. All students, particularly those from out of town, are urged to estab-
lish checking accounts in Omaha or hometown banks. The University will ordinarily
cash small checks for students. (There is a $200 limit for each student per day in the
Business Office.) However, the University reserves the right to revoke or to deny this
privilege to any individual at any time.
LATE PAYMENT POLICY
A late payment fee will be added to charges assessed at registration that remain
unpaid after the period for late registration. This fee is $80 for the first month and an
additional $40 for each subsequent month that the account remains unpaid. Accounts
with unpaid balances under $500 will be subject to a $80 fee the first month and $30
each month thereafter.
1 Registration is not complete until financial arrangements have been made.
2 This charge for each full-time student may be waived if the student presents evidence that he or she carries insurance that
provides coverage at least comparable to the student insurance offered by the University.
3 Transcripts, diplomas, and grade reports are released only when all outstanding balances have been paid. Students with questions
regarding their financial responsibilities, are invited to contact the Business Office to set up an appointment for individual
counseling.
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WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
Students withdrawing before the end of a semester (fall or spring) will be charged
tuition and recurring fees on the following basis:
Period of attendance from Per cent of the semester
date of enrollment rate to be charged
During the first week .................................................................. 10%
During the second week ............................................................. 20%
During the third week ................................................................. 40%
During the fourth week ............................................................... 60%
During the fifth week.................................................................. 80%
Over five weeks ........................................................................ 100%
Refunds of room rent for withdrawals will be on the same basis as refunds of
tuition.
Non-recurring fees, the application fee, the University fee, and penalty fees will
be charged in full regardless of the period of attendance. The nonrecurring, penalty,
and special service fees include University fee, late payment, special examination/
evaluation, challenge examination, and recording fees.
No refund is granted a student who after the final date for late registration with-
draws from a course or courses while continuing with the remainder of his or her
program.
A student will be considered as having withdrawn from the University after two
consecutive weeks of unexplained absence. However this policy is not to be consid-
ered as revoking the regulation that requires a student to notify the Dean in person or
in writing of his or her withdrawal. Refunds are made to the student on the basis of the
date the student has formally notified the Dean in person or in writing of withdrawal.
TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS
At the time of registration of each academic year the student will purchase the
textbooks, laboratory and classroom manuals, and instruments prescribed for that
year. Textbooks will be purchased from the University’s Campus Store. A list of cur-
rently prescribed textbooks is available in the administration offices and at the campus
store. Instruments are to be purchased from the Student Dental Supply Store in kit
form. Used instruments or books or substitutions are not recommended. By purchas-
ing instruments through the Dental School, a substantial saving is realized.
The textbooks and instruments specified are considered indispensable to the study
and practice of dentistry. It is therefore required not only that the student should pur-
chase them at the time indicated but should retain them in his possession during the
entire period of training. The late fee for payment of dental kits and manuals gener-
ally amounts to one percent per month on the unpaid balance.
In order that the prospective student may have a general idea of the expenses, the
approximate costs of the prescribed books and instruments are indicated below. The
amounts shown are approximate only and subject to change without notice in accor-
dance with the market fluctuations.
Textbooks Instruments
First Year ............................ $1,000.00 $4,598.00
Second Year ........................ $1,000.00 $6,595.00
Third Year ........................... $780.00
Fourth Year ......................... $280.00
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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid available for dental students is described below. Students wishing
financial aid should review this material and familiarize themselves with the various
programs. Student financial aid is not available for students who are not citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Financial aid benefits
previously granted to undergraduates do not necessarily extend into the School of
Dentistry or other professional schools.
All forms and inquiries regarding financial aid for dental students should be di-
rected to the Student Financial Aid Office, Creighton University, 2500 California
Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178. Telephone: (402) 280-2731.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Apply for admission to Creighton’s School of Dentistry. No financial
aid commitment can be made until a student is accepted for admission.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is
normally available through local colleges and Creighton after January
1. This form is sent to the processor and takes several weeks to process.
You should not complete or mail this application until after January 1.
All parental information requests on the FAFSA should be com-
pleted. Applications without parental information will not be
considered for the Health Professions Student Loan Program.
3. Students are notified of the aid awarded by an award letter which must
be signed and returned to Creighton if the student wishes to accept the
aid offered.
It is recommended that application for financial aid be made between January 1
and April 1 preceding the fall semester in which one plans to enroll. A copy of the
parents’ and/or student’s tax return must be received by May 1. Early application is
desirable in order to insure the availability of funds. However, no student will be
considered for or granted financial aid until that student is accepted by the University
for admission and/or is in good standing with the University.
DISBURSEMENT AND USE OF AWARDS
All financial aid advanced by Creighton University must be used to pay tuition,
fees, and University board and room charges before any other direct or indirect edu-
cational costs. The specific amount awarded will be governed by the eligibility of the
student and by the funds available at the time of application. Ordinarily, one half of
the total annual award will be available at registration each semester.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
The Education Amendments of 1980 require Creighton University as an institu-
tion of higher learning to define and monitor standards of satisfactory academic
progress for students receiving Federal financial aid. These standards are established
for students who are receiving Federal Title IV financial aid. These programs for
dental students are the Federal Stafford Student Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, and the
Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL).
Dental students are eligible for aid up to 615 credits in the School of Dentistry or
a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, whichever comes first. Dental students must
pass 85% of the cumulative yearly hours attempted and maintain a minimum g.p.a. of
2.0 to remain eligible for federal financial aid.
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LOAN PROGRAMS
LONG TERM LOANS
Health Professions Student Loan
To qualify for assistance under this program a student must demonstrate finan-
cial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form. By
Federal law, the maximum loan that may be awarded per academic year is $2,500
plus tuition. Normally, the maximum annual award provided at Creighton is $7,000.
Interested students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Form, and, in all cases, parents’ financial aid information must be included re-
gardless of status. No awards may be made to a student under this program
unless parents’ information is provided. The loan is repayable over a ten-year pe-
riod, which begins one year after the student ceases to pursue a full-time course of
study. The loan carries an interest rate of five percent which does not start to accrue
on the principal until repayment commences.
Interest shall not accrue on the loan and installments need not be paid during the
following periods: (1) while serving on active duty as a member of a uniformed ser-
vice of the United States for up to three years; (2) while serving as a volunteer under
the Peace Corps Act for up to three years; and (3) up to four years while pursuing
advanced professional training, including internships and residencies.
Federal Stafford Student Loan (FSSL)
The Federal Stafford Student Loan (FSSL) is a long-term, low-interest loan bor-
rowed from a lender for which a state or other private nonprofit agency will stand
behind the loan. All applicants must file an FAFSA before their eligibility for the
FSSL program can be determined. The amount that a student may borrow depends on
the student’s financial need but may not exceed the yearly limit which is $8,500 per
year for dental students. A dental student may borrow up to an aggregate maximum
amount of $65,500.
Fees up to four percent of the principal amount of the loan may be charged and
normally will be deducted from the loan before it is disbursed. The Federal govern-
ment pays interest on the loan while the student is in school. Repayment and interest
begin six months after the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time
enrollment. The interest rate is variable, not to exceed 8.25 percent.
Depending on when you first borrowed, there may be a variety of deferments
available. Please refer to your promissory note for further deferment details.
Application—Normally the loan application is obtained from the Creighton Fi-
nancial Aid Office. After the student fills out his/her portion of the application, the
school must complete its section of the application prior to mailing it to the lender. If
the student defaults on the loan and the lender is unable to collect, the guarantee
agency or the Federal government will take action to recover the loan. If the student
becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies, the Federal government will dis-
charge the insured loan obligation.
NOTE: The Federal Stafford Loan takes a minimum of six (6) weeks processing
time. Applications should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office at least eight (8)
weeks prior to the beginning of classes.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan (FUSSL)
A student may borrow from a lender offering the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan and a state or private agency will stand behind the loan. This loan program
allows students who are ineligible for the need-based Subsidized Stafford Loan or
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wish to borrow additional loan funds the opportunity to apply for an unsubsidized
Stafford. Professional students may borrow up to an aggregate maximum amount of
$189,000 minus any subsidized Stafford Loan amounts (including undergraduate bor-
rowing). An origination and guarantee fee, paid by the borrower, will be deducted
from the loan before it is disbursed. The student is responsible for paying accruing
interest on the loan while in school. Repayment of principal and interest normally
begin within 60 days following the date of disbursement. However, you may defer the
payment of principal (and in some cases the accruing interest) until graduation. Infor-
mation regarding deferment options are listed on your promissory note. For
unsubsidized Stafford loans received prior to 6/30/94, please refer to your promissory
note. Stafford loans received on or after 7/1/94 will have a variable interest rate not to
exceed 8.25%.
ALTERNATIVE LOANS
A student may have eligibility to borrow from a lender offering alternative loans.
These loans are made available to students who have exhausted federal loan annual or
aggregate maximums. Loan amounts vary, but may not exceed the cost of education
minus other aid.
An origination fee, paid by the borrower, will be deducted from the loan before it
is disbursed. The student is responsible for paying accruing interest on the loan while
in school, however in most cases the borrower is allowed to defer repayment of ac-
cruing interest and principal loan amounts until six months after graduation or dropping
below full time student status. The interest rates are variable, changing quarterly, and
normally tied to the 90 day Treasury Bill. Deferments may be available for up to four
years on most alternative loan programs, please refer to the loan application for fur-
ther deferment details.
UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL LOAN FUNDS
The following long- and short-term loan funds, set up at low interest rates, are
available for a limited number of deserving students upon application to the Dental
School, unless indicated otherwise. The applicant must file a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish eligibility.
Loans are made on the basis of scholastic ability, character, and need. They are to
be used for tuition payment.
The Agnew Loan Fund was established in 1931 by students of the University in
honor of the late Very Reverend William H. Agnew, S.J., a former President of the
University. This fund is administered by a special committee of the student Board of
Governors. Loans up to $150 a semester are made to finance unforeseen emergency
educational expenses and must be repaid in six months.
Dental Alumni Loan Fund is available to needy dental students for educational
purposes.
Nebraska Dental Association Loan Fund—short-term emergency loans.
Dr. Frederick W. Schaefer Loan—based on scholarship performance and finan-
cial need. For Sophomore, Junior and Senior Dental students.
John M. Schaeffer and Earl H. Smith Memorial Student Loan Fund is a short-
term emergency loan administered by students.
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GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Indian Fellowship Program
The Indian Fellowship Program is authorized by the Indian Education Act of
1972. It provides fellowships to Indian students pursuing graduate study in medicine
or related fields and other designated fields of study. A fellowship may be awarded
for up to four years and provides tuition, fees, books, supplies, a monthly stipend and
dependency allowance.
Eligible applicants are qualified Indian students or prospective students. The pur-
pose of the award is to enable Indian students to pursue a course of study of not more
than four academic years leading toward a post-baccalaureate degree or an under-
graduate degree in designated fields of study. The deadline for application is late
January, prior to the following fall enrollment. For an application, contact: Indian
Fellowship Program, Office of Indian Education, U.S. Office of Education, 400 Mary-
land Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202. Telephone (202) 245-2975.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship
The commitment of a National Health Service Corps Scholarship is to provide
health care in areas that are under-served or have a shortage of health-care profes-
sionals. This program gives generous financial support to eligible students of medicine,
osteopathy, and dentistry and requires, in return, a commitment to serve people in
shortage areas.
Recipients of this scholarship receive benefits to pay tuition, fees, books and
supplies, and other educational expenses in addition to a monthly stipend for a twelve-
month period. Students who were recipients of the exceptional need scholarship receive
priority consideration under this program. Students who receive these scholarships
may generally expect continual scholarship support through their senior year pro-
vided that funds continue to be available. For each year of scholarship support, a
recipient is required to serve a year of full-time clinical practice in a manpower-
shortage area. Two years is the minimum service.
Students wishing additional information on this program may contact the
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, Center Building, Room 5-44,
3700 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, or call, toll free, (800) 638-0824.
STATE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students who are certified residents of Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho,
or Utah can qualify for substantial tuition remissions. The amounts of remissions are
dependent upon state appropriations and a service commitment.
UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation
Two $500 scholarships for the School of Dentistry were established in the fall of
1980 by the Ethel Abbott Foundation. The donor requests that the scholarships not
only be based on scholastic achievement but also on general needs and overall ability
to become a good citizen of the community. The scholarships are offered to two fresh-
men each year and are not renewable.
Dr. Charles and Merlyn Anderson Scholarship
This is a non-renewable $1,500 scholarship award to a freshman dental student with
above-average admission credentials and significant financial need.
Dr. James D. Bettinger Scholarship Fund
A $1,200 scholarship awarded to a senior dental student who demonstrates excep-
tional concern for patients.
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Dental Alumni Scholarship Fund
This is a $1,200 scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman dental student with
above-average admission credentials. This scholarship is renewable each year as long
as the student maintains a ranking in the top one-third of the class.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Freimuth Scholarship Fund
A $1,500 renewable scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student who can
demonstrate a high financial need. A preference is extended to such students who are
from rural communities in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, and South
Dakota.
Dr. Stanley J. Honsa Senior Dental Prize Fund
This is a $1,000 prize awarded to the graduation senior who has demonstrated clinical
excellence in restorative dentistry.
Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship Fund
Various scholarships in amounts up to $2,000 are available for dental students who
exhibit academic excellence and are members of one or more of the following groups:
female students, students from rural backgrounds, students from minority popula-
tions under-represented in the health professions (Afro-Americans, Native Americans,
Hispanics and mainland Puerto Rican populations).
Dr. George M. Ludes Scholarship Fund
A $4,000 scholarship awarded each year to a sophomore student who exhibits aca-
demic excellence and financial need. The scholarship is awarded to one sophomore
each year and is not renewable.
Dr. Philip and Ruthann Maschka—Ethics in Dentistry Award
This is an award of $2,500 presented to the graduating senior who has displayed the
highest order of professionalism, concern for patients, honesty, integrity, morality,
responsibility and scholastic and clinical ability.
Dr. Leo S. Perion Trust Scholarship
Scholarships in amounts up to $2,000 are available for freshmen who possess excel-
lent academic records in undergraduate school. These scholarships are renewable as
long as the recipient maintains a “B” average.
Dr. Kenneth P. and Mae Raker Scholarship Fund
Scholarships in amounts of $3,000 awarded to junior and senior dental students who
exhibit academic excellence and financial need.
Dr. Raymond J. Rucker Scholarship Fund
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 awarded to minority and female students in any
year of dental school based on academic excellence.
Dr. Frederick W. Schaefer Scholarship Fund
A $1,500 scholarship awarded each year to a sophomore, junior and senior student
who exhibits academic excellence and financial need. Criteria for academic excel-
lence is the previous year’s performance and the scholarship is not necessarily
renewable.
Dr. Foster R. Sims Scholarship Fund
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 awarded to sophomore students only on the
basis of their academic performance during their first year of dental school.
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ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
The School Year
The academic year begins in August on the day specified in the School Calendar
and continues into May. The year includes approximately thirty-two weeks of in-
struction, divided into two semesters. In addition, a summer session of approximately
ten weeks is mandatory for students progressing into the Junior and Senior years.
Accordingly, those students promoted into the summer session are considered to be
automatically registered for the summer.
During the academic year, the School of Dentistry Clinic is open from 8:00 A.M.
to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is open from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. During the Summer Session the clin-
ics are open from 8:00 A.M. to Noon, Monday through Friday and from 1:00 to 5:00
p.m. on Mondays.
There is a short Thanksgiving vacation, a two-week Christmas-Midyear recess, a
one-week vacation in the spring, a short recess between the second semester and the
summer term, and a total of four weeks of vacation following the summer session.
Arrangement of Courses
The predoctoral educational program is, for the most part, traditional in struc-
ture. The curriculum is, however, continuously reviewed and modified as necessary
to accommodate societal needs and changing concepts. Within limits of time and
resources, a degree of flexibility is incorporated into the curriculum to provide for the
particular needs of the student. Courses are arranged to provide a sequential progres-
sion from basic science to mastery of basic clinical procedures and total patient care
over a four-year period.
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With exceptions, courses are organized by semester. Certain courses are sepa-
rated into a lecture or academic phase and a technic or clinical phase and, although
related, they are, in effect, separate courses and grades are assigned accordingly.
Grading System
Grades for all courses are issued at midsemester and at the close of each semes-
ter.
Some courses are completed at midsemester, and final grades are issued for these
courses at that time. For other courses, midsemester grades are issued as an indication
of student progress and are not a matter of permanent record. For clinical courses,
final grades are not issued until the end of the academic year; hence, clinical course
grades issued at the end of the first semester as well as each midsemester are interim
progress grades.
All grades, whether interim or final, may be used in the evaluation and determi-
nation of the academic status of students.
Final Grades for All Courses and
Interim Grades for Academic and Technical Courses
Grade Quality of Work Grade Points
A outstanding achievement and an unusual degree
of intellectual initiative ................................................................ 4
B+ high level of intellectual achievement ......................................... 3.5
B noteworthy level of performance................................................. 3
C+ performance beyond basic expectations of the course ................ 2.5
C satisfactory work .......................................................................... 2
D work of inferior quality, but passing............................................ 1
F failure ........................................................................................... 0
AF failure for excessive absences...................................................... 0
WF failure because of unauthorized withdrawal................................ 0
I work incomplete (issued only under extraordinary circumstances)
X absence from final examination
AU audited course only—no credit
SA satisfactory work
UN unsatisfactory work—failure
W official withdrawal from a course
Course Withdrawal
A student will not be permitted to withdraw from any course(s), except for seri-
ous non-academic reasons (e.g., illness, injury, family crisis). Such a request for or
notice of withdrawal must be:
1. made in writing to the Dean for Academic Affairs,
2. accompanied by supporting reasons,
3. specific as to the desired date of effect,
4. specific as to re-registration for the course(s),
5. approved by the Student Performance Committee, and
6. approved in writing by the Dean.
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The Dean for Academic Affairs shall inform the Registrar that withdrawal has
been approved. The students’ records shall show “W” for an authorized withdrawal.
Interim Grades for Clinical Courses
Grade
IU Insufficient quantity of work performed to judge quality
IA, IB, IC+, Sufficient quantity of work performed to judge quality, but
quantity
IC, ID, IF requirements (guidelines) not yet fulfilled
When quantity requirements (guidelines) have been met, the quality of the clini-
cal work performed to date is graded according to the regular grading system, A, B,
C+, etc.
Incomplete and Absence from Examination
I marks are used to reflect the student’s irregular status at the date when end-of-
term grades are due, and they must, within time limits as outlined under “Requirements
for Promotion and Graduation,” or as established by the school’s Student Performance
Committee, be changed to permanent grades, either passing or failing.
X marks are also used to reflect the student’s irregular status at the date when
end-of-term grades are due. An X must be converted to a permanent grade within 10
calendar days after the last day of the term or it will become an F.
When an I or X is cleared and a final grade, either passing or failing, is assigned,
the final grade is entered on the student’s permanent academic record beside the I or
X and the I or X is bracketed by parentheses. Hence, these marks remain permanently
on the student’s record.
Grade Points
Grade points are assigned to each grade as noted previously. To determine the
total number of points earned, the grade-point value is multiplied by the semester
hours assigned to the course. For example, if a student makes a grade of B in a three-
hour course, nine grade points are earned.
Student Performance Committee
The Student Performance Committee (SPC) consists of all department chairs,
the President of the Faculty Council, one student representative (the President of the
Senior Class or, in his/her absence, the President of the Junior Class), the Assistant/
Associate Dean for Student Affairs as a non-voting member, the Assistant/Associate
Dean of Clinics, and the Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs who ordi-
narily chairs the SPC. The charge of the Committee is to deliberate the performance
of students and make recommendations to the Dean which may include, but are not
limited to: probations, advancements, and dismissals.
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REHEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCESS
Under some conditions, rehearings and appeals are possible. Details of the con-
ditions and of the process are presented here and are also available in the Dean’s
Office.
Policy on Rehearings by the Student Performance Committee and the
Appeal Process
Re-Hearings
1. For actions of the Student Performance Committee (SPC) other than for
dismissal:
When the Dean accepts the recommendation of the SPC, the Chair of the
SPC informs the student as soon as possible of the action. A student may
request that the SPC reconsider its action concerning the student by notifying
the Chair of the SPC, in writing, within three (3) school days of (the student)
being informed of the SPC action.
Such a re-hearing may be called by the Chair of the SPC within five (5)
school days after the student was informed of the SPC action.
At this re-hearing, the student makes a presentation either in person or in
writing or both. After the student (if present) leaves the meeting, and after
any further discussion, the SPC votes on an action. With the exception of
dismissal, this action becomes final and the student is informed of the action
by the SPC Chair.
2. For actions of the Student Performance Committee (SPC) recommending
dismissal:
When the Dean receives a recommendation for dismissal, the Dean (or his
designee) informs the student, as soon as possible, of the recommendation.
The student may: 1) withdraw from school or 2) request that the Chair of the
SPC call together the Committee to reconsider its action. If the student desires
a re-hearing, he/she should notify the Chair of the SPC, in writing, within
three (3) school days of the (the student) being informed of the SPC action.
Such a re-hearing may be called within five (5) school days after the student
was informed of the SPC action.
At such a re-hearing, the student makes a presentation either in person or in
writing or both. After the student (if present) leaves the meeting, and after
any further discussion, the SPC makes a recommendation to the Dean. If the
SPC again recommends dismissal, and the Dean accepts it, the Dean (or his
designee), as soon as possible, informs the student of the action.
Appeals
Within three (3) school days of (the student) being informed of an action for
dismissal, the student may make a written appeal of dismissal to the Dean. If the
student files such an appeal, the Dean shall refer the matter for hearing to the Dean’s
Appeal Group. In this instance, the student may continue enrollment in the School
until a final decision is reached unless, in the Dean’s opinion, the student’s continued
enrollment would compromise the goals of the School (for example: patient care).
The Dean’s Appeal Group shall consist of the Dean, who will ordinarily chair the
proceedings of this Group and will have a vote. The remaining four voting members
will be the Assistant / Associate Dean for Research, and three (3) faculty members
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elected at the beginning of the academic year. There will also be three (3) alternates
elected from the faculty at the beginning of the academic year. Elected faculty mem-
bers and elected alternate faculty members may not be members of the SPC nor may
they have been in attendance of any SPC meeting during the semester in which a
dismissal action was taken regarding the student. A quorum will be at least four (4)
voting members. At least one administrator and two (2) elected faculty must be a part
of this quorum. The Chair of the SPC, the Assistant / Associate Dean for Student
Affairs, and the School Chaplain will be available to the Group to answer questions
but will not be permitted a vote.
The student may be permitted a personal appearance before this Group to elabo-
rate on the appeal for dismissal. This Group may hear and review testimony pertinent
to the appeal and any material relevant to the student’s performance.
After the student leaves the meeting, this Group will make a decision. All mo-
tions will be voted by secret ballot and will require only a plurality to be passed. All
decisions of this Group will be made by motions which pass. The Dean (or his desig-
nee), as soon as possible, will inform the student of the decision of the Group, which
is final.
Note: Elected faculty members and elected alternate faculty members are from the
full-time teaching and research faculty excluding officers of academic admin-
istration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION AND GRADUATION
Competencies for Creighton University School of Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry has developed the following compe-
tencies which describe the desired levels of knowledge, skills and values of its graduates
as they begin independent, unsupervised dental practice. These competencies have
been written so that they are consistent with the purposes and methods of a profes-
sional dental education and have the development of academic and clinical excellence
as their primary goal. They are also supportive of the Mission Statement of the School
of Dentistry. The attainment of each competency is determined by assessing each
student’s performance relative to specific evaluation criteria. The objectives of these
evaluation criteria are published in appropriate course syllabi and must be satisfied in
order to quantifiably demonstrate competence in each given area. Additionally, all
competencies must be attained in order to be eligible for graduation. When this oc-
curs, the student at Creighton University School of Dentistry will have been judged
competent in all areas deemed important by the institution and will have demon-
strated the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to enter into the independent,
unsupervised practice of general dentistry.
Graduates of Creighton University School of Dentistry will be competent in profes-
sionalism to the extent that they will be capable of:
1. providing optimal and empathetic care for all patients and doing so in a
manner that respects patient autonomy
2. monitoring and critically evaluating contemporary medical / dental scientific
and technical information
3. using critical thinking and problem solving skills to guide clinical decision
making
4. recognizing the role of life-long learning relative to professional
development
5. appraising completed and existing treatments and using these outcomes of
patient care to guide professional development
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6. recognizing limitations in expertise and seeking consultation or appropriate
referral while retaining the responsibility of being the primary care provider
Graduates of Creighton University School of Dentistry will be competent in health
promotion and community leadership to the extent that they will be capable of:
1. communicating with patients, office personnel, dental and health care
colleagues and the public-at-large regarding the effective delivery of oral
health care
2. understanding the application of behavioral science principles in order to
assume a leadership role in improving the oral health of individuals, families
and groups in the community through the provision of treatment and
education
3. implementing and monitoring infection control procedures as well as
environmental safety programs according to current standards
4. recognizing predisposing and etiologic factors that require intervention to
prevent disease and managing preventive oral health procedures
Graduates of Creighton University School of Dentistry will be competent in practice
administration and management to the extent that they will be capable of:
1. understanding the codes, rules, laws and ethical principles that govern or
influence dental practice
2. applying the appropriate codes, rules, laws and ethical principles to the
practice of dentistry
3. understanding the principles of practice management regarding the
education of staff personnel relative to their professional responsibilities
as affected by any codes, rules, laws and ethical principles that influence
the practice of dentistry
4. identifying career options, practice location, style and format
5. coordinating and supervising allied dental health personnel
6. maintaining and managing comprehensive, confidential patient records in
compliance with applicable laws
7. understanding the legal and financial aspects of operating a dental practice
8. understanding the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring
the business and legal aspects of a dental practice using expert resources
9. understanding the use of business management outcomes measures to assess
and modify practice policies
Graduates of Creighton University School of Dentistry will be competent in the pro-
vision of dental services to the extent that they will be capable of:
1. performing patient assessments, clinical examinations, radiological
examinations and diagnoses
2. assessing and integrating a diagnostic database to develop and implement
an authorized and properly sequenced plan of treatment and to present this
to the patient by discussing etiologies, treatment alternatives and prognoses
so patients can participate in the management of their own care
3. preventing, recognizing and managing on a short-term basis acute medical
emergencies in the dental environment, including the provision of life
support measures
4. preventing, recognizing and managing dental emergencies including pain,
hemorrhage, trauma and infection of the orofacial complex
5. recognizing and managing orofacial lesions
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6. selecting, administrating and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents
to manage conditions that influence dental treatment
8. recognizing and managing complications arising from the use of
pharmacologic agents
9. managing pain and anxiety through the appropriate pharmacologic and non-
pharmacologic methods
10. understanding critical assessment and scientific principles as they relate to
the selection of appropriate biomaterials used in dental therapy
11. performing uncomplicated periodontal therapies and managing patients
with complicated periodontal problems
12. performing uncomplicated endodontic procedures and managing patients
with complicated pulpal and periradicular disorders
13. performing uncomplicated oral surgical procedures and managing patients
with complicated oral surgical problems
14. managing patients with acute and chronic occlusal and temporomandibular
disorders
15. performing minor tooth movement and space maintenance and managing
patients with advanced orthodontic problems
16. restoring single defective teeth with appropriate materials and techniques
to establish proper form, function and esthetics
17. restoring partial or complete edentulism with fixed or removable
prosthodontics in the uncomplicated patient and managing the complicated
edentulous patient
18. managing the restoration of partial or complete edentulism using
contemporary implant procedures
19. performing and managing requisite technical and laboratory procedures
attendant to the provision of dental restorations
Freshmen
All students will be reviewed by the Student Performance Committee each quar-
ter. Possible outcomes of this review may include, but not be limited to: (1) promotion,
(2) continuation of current status, (3) probation, (4) repetition of an academic year,
(5) dismissal, (6) or any other recommendation deemed appropriate, according to the
guidelines set out below:
(a) Semester—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and
a 2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses for each semester.
(b) Year—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and a
2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses for the academic year.
(c) Failure of one or more courses during the year may result in recom-
mendations as, but are not limited to:
(1) dismissal from School or (2) repeating the entire Freshman cur-
riculum.
(d) A student who has failed one or more courses and is allowed to con-
tinue must convert those grades to a passing grade prior to registration
for the next academic year.
(e) Incompletes—Academic and Technic Incompletes occurring during the
first semester must be converted to a passing grade within thirty calen-
dar days after the first day of the second semester. Academic and Technic
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Incompletes occurring during the second semester must be converted
to a passing grade within thirty calendar days after completion of the
second semester. Failure to remove an Incomplete within the specified
period of time will result in the assignment of a grade of “F.”
(f) Semester—A student who has failed to obtain a 2.00 G.P.A. in aca-
demic and/or a 2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses for each semester may
result in recommendations as, but are not limited to: 1) dismissal from
School; 2) repeating the entire Freshman curriculum; 3) placed on pro-
bation.
Sophomores
All students will be reviewed by the Student Performance Committee each quar-
ter. Possible outcomes of this review may include, but not be limited to: (1) promotion,
(2) continuation of current status, (3) probation, (4) repetition of an academic year,
(5) dismissal, (6) or any other recommendation deemed appropriate, according to the
guidelines set out below:
(a) Semester—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and
a 2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses for each semester.
(b) Year—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and a
2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses for the academic year as well as ob-
tain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 in academic courses and a cumulative
G.P.A. in technique courses.
(c) Failure of one or more courses during the year may result in recom-
mendations as, but are not limited to:
(1) dismissal from School or (2) repeating the entire Sophomore cur-
riculum.
(d) A student who has failed one or more courses and is allowed to con-
tinue must convert those grades to a passing grade prior to registration
for the next academic year. Participation in summer clinic prior to re-
moval of the failure(s) will be subject to the recommendation of the
Student Performance Committee.
(e) Incompletes—Academic and Technic Incompletes occurring during the
first semester must be converted to a passing grade within thirty calen-
dar days after the first day of the second semester. Academic and Technic
Incompletes occurring during the second semester must be converted
to a passing grade within thirty calendar days after completion of the
second semester. Failure to remove an Incomplete within the specified
period of time will result in the assignment of a grade of “F.”
(f) A student who fails to obtain a cumulative 2.00 G.P.A. in academic
courses and/or obtain a cumulative 2.00 G.P.A. in technique courses
may result in recommendations as, but are not limited to: 1) dismissal
from School; 2) repeating the entire Sophomore curriculum; 3) placed
on probation
Part I—National Board Examination
(a) To be eligible to take the National Boards, Part I, a student must have
passed all Sophomore courses.
(b) Complete passing of Part I of the National Board Examination is re-
quired for registration or continuation in the Junior-year curriculum.
However, under present testing schedules, and with a complete failure,
students may be allowed to begin, with the rest of their class, the class-
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room academic program of the Junior curriculum, but not be allowed to
participate in the clinical program until such time as evidence of suc-
cessfully passing Part I of the National Board Examination is provided.
This action may delay graduation. In most cases, students may begin
clinical work at the beginning of the second semester on a probationary
basis, pending the return of National Board Scores. Also, each clinical
chair of the first semester (Junior year) classes may require performing
related procedures aimed at maintaining and improving technical skills,
which, for example, might include observing and/or assisting in the
clinic. Any other deviation from this requirement will be made only
through specific recommendations of the Student Performance Com-
mittee or the Dean concerning individual cases.
(c) A partial failure may require, in order to continue in the Junior-year
curriculum, that the student demonstrate passing competence on a spe-
cial examination in the failed test section given by the School. The
student must also receive a passing grade on that section of the Na-
tional Board Examination administered during the following December.
Failure to obtain a complete passing grade in the December examina-
tion may require withdrawal as a student. The student will become
eligible for readmission only upon evidence of a complete passing per-
formance.
(d) The Dean is the final authority in the administration of this policy.
Juniors
All students will be reviewed by the Student Performance Committee each quar-
ter. Possible outcomes of this review may include, but not be limited to: (1) promotion,
(2) continuation of current status, (3) probation, (4) repetition of an academic year,
(5) dismissal, (6) or any other recommendation deemed appropriate, according to the
guidelines set out below:
(a) Semester—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and
a 2.00 G.P.A. in clinic courses for each semester.
(b) Year—A student is expected to earn a 2.00 G.P.A. in academic and a
2.00 G.P.A. in clinic courses for the academic year as well as obtain a
cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 in academic courses and a cumulative G.P.A.
of 2.00 in clinical courses.
(c) Failure of one or more didactic courses during the year may result in
recommendations as, but are not limited to:(1) dismissal from School
or (2) repeating the entire Junior curriculum.
(d) A student who has failed one or more didactic courses and is allowed to
continue must convert those grades to a passing grade prior to registra-
tion for the next academic year.
(e) Failure of one or more clinic courses during the year may result in rec-
ommendations as, but are not limited to:
(1) dismissal from School or (2) repeating the entire Junior curricu-
lum.
(f) A student who has failed one or more clinic courses and is allowed to
continue must convert those grades to a passing grade prior to registra-
tion for the next academic year.
(g) Academic Incompletes—Academic Incompletes occurring during the
first semester must be converted to a passing grade within thirty calen-
dar days after the first day of the second semester. Academic Incompletes
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occurring during the second semester must be converted to a passing
grade within thirty calendar days after completion of the second semes-
ter. Failure to remove an Incomplete within the specified period of time
will result in the assignment of a grade of “F.”
(h) Clinical Incompletes—Clinical incompletes occurring during the sec-
ond semester must be converted to a passing grade as recommended by
the Student Performance Committee. Complete details of the policy
governing clinical incompletes are presented here and are also avail-
able in the Office of the Assistant / Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Policy on Clinical Incompletes
1. Junior students who receive a satisfactory PCV grade (“C” or above) at
the end of both the Fall and Spring Semesters and who are incomplete
in clinical requirements in two or fewer disciplines at the end of the
Spring Semester, shall receive an “I” grade in the clinical area(s) they
did not complete. These students are then given an additional twelve
(12) unassigned (unblocked) clinical sessions to convert their “I” grades
to an acceptable grade of record without penalty. They may participate
in CDC but only in the specific clinical disciplines for which they have
completed their junior-year obligations. The same provision applies
toward working on non-CDC related senior year requirements.
2. Junior students who do not have satisfactory PCV grades (“C” or above)
at the end of either semester or who fail to complete clinical require-
ments in three or four clinical departments at the end of the Spring
Semester shall receive an “I” in those clinical areas they did not com-
plete. These students are given to the last clinical period during the
Summer Clinic Session to complete the requirements in the departments
in which they are deficient. They can not begin working in CDC nor
may they accrue senior credits in departments in which they have un-
satisfied junior requirements until all junior requirements have been
met. This may result in a delay of graduation. When the junior require-
ments are completed, the final grades in the affected courses are
computed in the “usual” manner and then lowered by one full letter
(except a “D” can not be reduced to an “F” solely on this basis).
3. Junior students with five or more “incomplete” clinical grades will be
reviewed by the Student Performance Committee to determine if they
may continue and if so, the conditions under which this is to occur.
4. Junior students who have been granted the twelve session extension
and who fail to remedy the “incomplete(s)” by that time will be given
the same terms with the same limitations as explained in “2” above to
correct the remaining deficiency.
5. Junior students who have not completed requirements by the final clinic
session of the Summer Term will have the “I” automatically converted
to an “F” as a permanent grade of record that remains on the transcript.
The Student Performance Committee will then meet to make a recom-
mendation to the Dean regarding these students. This recommendation
may include, but is not limited to:
a. the student may be required to register for a new course to remediate
the failing grade (this may delay graduation)
b. the student may repeat the junior year
c. the student may be dismissed from School
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6. Senior students must successfully complete all clinical requirements
and Dental School Competencies prior to being eligible for certifica-
tion for graduation.
Incomplete (“I”) indicates that the deficit is a quantitative problem only.
The department has found the quality of the clinical work acceptable but the
quantity is lacking. This grade of “I” can be converted on the student’s
transcript to a grade of record by using a Change of Grade Form available in
the Office of the Assistant / Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
A failing grade (“F”) indicates that the deficit is qualitative in nature. This
grade should be issued at the end of the Spring Semester by clinical
departments whenever the student’s work is clinically unacceptable
regardless of whether or not a quantitative problem exists. These grades
generally can only be converted on the student’s transcript to an acceptable
grade of record by completing the Creighton University Official Grade Report
that is made available by the Registrar’s Office following the student’s
registering for a new course.
(i) A student who fails to obtain a cumulative 2.00 G.P.A. in academic
courses and/or obtain a cumulative 2.00 G.P.A. in clinical/technique
courses may result in recommendations as, but are not limited to: 1)
dismissal from school; 2) repeating the entire Junior curriculum; 3)
placed on probation.
Seniors
All students will be reviewed by the Student Performance Committee each quar-
ter. Possible outcomes of this review may include, but not be limited to: (1) promotion,
(2) continuation of current status, (3) probation, (4) repetition of an academic year,
(5) dismissal, (6) or any other recommendation deemed appropriate, according to the
guidelines set out below:
1. Grade-Point Average
In order to be eligible for graduation at the end of the academic year, a
Senior Dental student must have (1) earned a four-year cumulative av-
erage of not less than a 2.00 in all courses and (2) earned no less than a
2.00 average in academic courses and not less than a 2.00 average in
clinical courses during the Senior year. Failure to meet these require-
ments for graduation may be reviewed by the Student Performance
Committee. Recommendations may include, but are not limited to: (1)
dismissing the student from school or (2) continuing the student with
specified requirements to be met to become eligible for graduation.
2. Incompletes and Failures
(a) First-semester Incompletes must be converted to a passing grade
within thirty calendar days after the first day of the second semes-
ter. Failure to remove an Incomplete within the specified period of
time will result in the assignment of a grade of “F.”
(b) In order to be eligible for graduation at the end of the academic
year, a Senior Dental student must have converted any incompletes
or failing grades still remaining in any course.
(c) A Senior student having any Incompletes or Failures at the end of
the academic year may be considered by the Student Performance
Committee. Recommendations may include one of the following
courses of action:
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(1) dismissal from the School or,
(2) repeating the entire Senior curriculum.
(3) Enrollment in summer clinic, after registration, and payment
of required tuition. At the end of the summer clinic session,
the student may again be considered by the Student Perfor-
mance Committee. Recommendations may include (a)
graduation, (b) continuation of an additional specified pro-
gram, or (c) dismissal from School.
3. Senior Clinical Examinations
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must take the entire se-
nior clinical examinations as well as complete all remediation deemed
necessary as a result of the examination’s review.
4. Part II—National Board Examinations
To be eligible to take the National Boards, Part II, a student must be a
registered Senior or a special student deemed eligible by the Student
Performance Committee.
Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery
The Student Performance Committee may refuse to recommend for the degree
any student who has not: 1) met all financial indebtedness to the University; 2) satis-
factorily completed the prescribed courses and passed examinations therein; 3)
complied with laboratory or clinical requirements; and/or 4) exhibited moral qualities
appropriate to the profession of dentistry.
COMMENCEMENT
Annual University Commencement exercises are held in May and December.
Students who complete their degree programs in the Spring Semester are required to
be present at the Annual Commencement Exercises in May to receive their degrees.
Students who complete their degree programs in the Fall Semester may attend Com-
mencement ceremonies in December. Diplomas will be mailed upon confirmation of
the completion of all degree requirements by the respective Dean. Students who com-
plete their degree programs during the summer receive their degrees at the end of the
Summer Sessions, but no ceremony is held; these students may participate in the
preceding May Commencement. All candidates who receive degrees at the end of a
Fall Semester or Summer Session are listed in the next Annual Commencement Pro-
gram.
Each candidate must file with the Registrar a formal application for the degree.
This must be done in advance of the time one wishes to receive the degree, namely, by
February 15 for graduation at end of the Second Semester, by October 1 for gradua-
tion at end of the First Semester, and by June 15 for graduation at the end of the
Summer Session. Typically, candidates for the D.D.S. receive the degree at the an-
nual University Commencement in May at the close of the Second Semester.
NOTE: A student may participate in only one Commencement ceremony
for each degree granted.
To participate in the May Commencement, a candidate must have successfully
completed all degree requirements and must be approved for graduation, or be able to
and plan to complete all requirements by the date for conferral of degrees in the
following August. The respective deans of the Schools and Colleges of the University
shall have the responsibility for clearing all participants in the Commencement. Those
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participants in the May ceremony who have not completed all degree requirements
shall be so designated in the Commencement Program.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at all scheduled class and laboratory sessions is required of
all students. Working attendance at all scheduled clinical sessions is expected of all
students. Junior and Senior students are required to have a minimum of 90 percent
attendance at all scheduled clinic sessions, i.e., 90 percent attendance for each semes-
ter of each year and 90 percent attendance for each summer session. The only exception
to this policy would be due to extenuating circumstances as determined by the Assis-
tant/Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Failure to maintain this attendance figure
may require the student to attend the following Summer Session, and graduation may
be delayed until at least August of the senior year.
The Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Affairs determines authorized absences
from didactic and technique courses. Repeated or unexplained absenteeism may be
considered by the Student Performance Committee.
DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
The primary purpose of discipline is educational in nature and is aimed at the
development of responsible student conduct.
The University has the right and the duty to protect its educational purpose through
setting and maintaining standards and regulations considered essential to its purpose.
Guidelines for proper professional conduct include honesty and personal integrity;
respect for human rights, dignity, and well being; proper language; neatness in per-
sonal appearance; courtesy; and cooperation. Students are expected to comply with
policies dealing with academic and nonacademic misconduct. Matters related to aca-
demic misconduct are managed in accordance with the following policy, copies of
which are also available in the Office of the Dean.
Policy for the Promotion of Academic Integrity and the Management of
Academic Misconduct
The educational process at Creighton University is founded on Christian ideals
and is committed not only to intellectual growth and to the search for truth, but to the
development of such attributes as integrity, human dignity, and concern for others.
Although no code of conduct can specifically cover all situations, the basic expecta-
tions of the University community must be addressed and the University’s dedication
to truth must be promulgated.
Purpose
The regulation of student conduct is essential to the University’s basic educa-
tional purpose. The primary emphasis in the promotion of academic integrity is directed
toward the development of the student for responsible citizenship, the protection of
the society to be served by that student, the protection of the rights of other students
to participate fully in the educational process, and the assurance of the welfare of the
total University community to include the patients it serves. It is important to the
implementation of the clinical and educational process that disciplinary procedures
be established, well defined, thoroughly promulgated and properly enforced, and that
procedural safeguards be such so as to protect the rights of all involved and assure
probative validity.
The purpose of this document is to inform students, faculty and staff of the poli-
cies of academic integrity that pertain to this School. Students are reminded of their
role in the maintenance of academic integrity and of the consequences of academic
indiscretion.
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Responsibility
The promotion of academic integrity is the responsibility of the School of Den-
tistry, its faculty, students, administrative officers, and staff. The faculty and
administration must actively encourage academic integrity by example, guidance,
and prevention. Students must be aware of the importance of academic integrity per
se, as well as in the context of this particular profession. By voluntary entrance into
the academic community, the student assumes obligations of performance and behav-
ior reasonably imposed and these obligations are generally higher than those imposed
on all citizens by civil and criminal law.
All incidents of academic misconduct should be reported to the Chair of the
Academic Misconduct Committee as soon as is reasonably possible so as to identify
the development of any patterns of misconduct. Witnesses are to be identified, testi-
mony recorded, and papers, notes or other evidence are to be confiscated and
maintained either in the office of the Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee
or in the Department office involved.
Definition of Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to: collaborating during ex-
aminations; copying examination answers; using unauthorized material during
examinations; improperly or falsely obtaining, distributing or receiving examination
materials; arranging to have others complete examinations, academic laboratory or
clinical assignments and/or experiments; plagiarism in any form; furnishing false in-
formation to the University concerning academic matters; falsifying clinical reports
or otherwise endangering the well being of patients who present themselves for treat-
ment and/or teaching purposes; misusing academic resources; defacing, tampering
with or wrongfully acquiring library materials or school equipment; forgery of aca-
demic or academic-related documents; unauthorized entry into areas where academic
materials are located; engaging in bribery to obtain unauthorized academic informa-
tion or material; altering academic records; as well as any other conduct intended or
likely to give a student unfair advantage or unfair benefit regarding an academic mat-
ter.
Penalties
Penalties for academic misconduct include, but are not limited to one or more of
the following:
1. Reprimand;
2. Repetition of an examination or an assignment under a different format;
3. Reduction in grade for an examination or an assignment;
4. Failing grade for an examination or an assignment;
5. Probation;
6. Suspension or expulsion from a course, (in the case of expulsion from
acourse a grade of “F” is recorded on the transcript);
7. Incomplete grade for a course and the requirement that the course be
repeated;
8. Removal from or denial of office in student organizations; and
9. Request for withdrawal from the School or suspension or expulsion from
the School.
The penalties listed above in numbers one (1) through four (4) may be imposed
by a course director. The Academic Misconduct Committee or the Dean may impose
any of the above listed penalties.
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Initial Procedures
A student accused of academic misconduct will be initially notified of the allega-
tion verbally by the faculty member who discovers the incident with reasonable
promptness after the detection of the alleged indiscretion. The Chair of the Academic
Misconduct Committee will be informed of the accusation by the faculty member.
The Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will then provide a copy of the
Policy and Procedure for the Promotion of Academic Integrity and the Management
of Academic Misconduct to the accused student. The Chair of the Academic Miscon-
duct Committee will also make the student aware that the Associate Dean for Student
Affairs is available to assist the student as an advisor and student advocate in resolv-
ing the matter.
A student who has been so notified shall be allowed to continue in his/her didac-
tic program with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as other students
pending the resolution of the matter of alleged misconduct. The Director of Clinics
may suspend clinical priviliges pending the resolution of the accusation if patient
safety is in question. If the course director decides that an alleged misconduct in-
volves a matter that is beyond the scope of penalties available to be imposed by the
course director, the course director may refer the matter to the Academic Misconduct
Committee for Formal Procedures. This decision and referral should be filed within
two (2) school days of informing the student of an alleged indiscretion.
If a student has been disciplined by a course director for academic misconduct, and if
the student does not accept the penalty proposed or imposed by the course director,
the student shall file with the Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee and with
the involved course director a written statement of the student’s desire that the Aca-
demic Misconduct Committee review the matter. This statement should be filed within
two (2) school days after the student has been advised of the penalty by the course
director. This formal student rejection of the penalty proposed by the course director
will also necessitate the implementation of the Formal Procedures as set forth below.
Formal Procedures
Whenever a case of academic misconduct is referred to the Academic Miscon-
duct Committee, the Chair of the Committee shall give written notice to the student of
the charge and notice of the evidence which supports the charge as well as extend to
the student an opportunity to appear before the Committee and answer such a charge.
Additionally, the student will be instructed to prepare and submit to the Committee a
written report of the incident. The involved course director will inform his/her depart-
ment chair and will also prepare a report of the incident to be delivered to the Chair of
the Academic Misconduct Committee including all available evidence, names of wit-
nesses, materials confiscated, etc. All reports must be received by the Chair of the
Academic Misconduct Committee within three (3) school days after the Chair in-
forms the accused student of the initiation of these Formal Procedures. Although failure
by the student to submit his/her written report within this three (3) day time period
will generally be deemed a waiver of the right to submit this report, an extension of
time may be allowed by the Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee when
requested and good reason is shown therefor.
The Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will review all written re-
ports and, at a suitable time, call a meeting of the Academic Misconduct Committee
and invite the accused student to attend. The notice of this meeting shall be given at
least three (3) school days in advance of the day set for the hearing. Additionally, the
course director, the faculty member discovering the incident, the department chair
and such other persons as the Chair deems appropriate will be invited to this meeting.
The student may be advised by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs or obtain an-
other advisor from among the University Community to advise him/her regarding the
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allegation and shall have the right to have the advisor present at this meeting. The
student and the other attendees may also bring witnesses and present relevant infor-
mation at the hearing. The student is not required to appear before the Academic
Misconduct Committee, and if he/she elects not to appear, the determination required
of the Committee will be made on the basis of the information available to the Com-
mittee.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Academic Misconduct Committee, by a
secret ballot vote of a majority of the voting members present may find that (1) the
charge of academic misconduct has not been substantiated, in which event the charge
will be dismissed; or (2) that a charge of academic misconduct has been substanti-
ated. If the Academic Misconduct Committee finds that a charge of academic
misconduct has been substantiated, then it shall recommend to the Dean an appropri-
ate penalty by a majority vote of the members of the Committee.
If the Dean accepts the recommendation of the Academic Misconduct Commit-
tee, the Committee shall give written notice to the student of the recommendation
which it has made as well as provide a written copy of this recommendation to the
course director. These written copies will be distributed within two (2) school days of
the hearing and shall also inform the student of his/her right to appeal.
The Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee, with the approval of the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, may modify the time frames of this policy when
necessitated by absences, semester breaks, recess breaks, vacations, or other extenu-
ating circumstances.
In any case in which the Academic Misconduct Committee finds that academic
misconduct has been substantiated, the student may appeal to the Dean by giving
written notice to the Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee of his/her inten-
tion to appeal. The student must give this notice of intention to appeal within two (2)
school days after receipt of the Committee’s recommendation. The student is then
given an additional three (3) school days to prepare and file his/her written appeal.
This written appeal is to be filed with the Office of the Dean of the Dental School and
a copy given to the Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee.
A student may appeal only on the grounds that (1) the decision of the Committee
is not supported by the information available to it and/or that (2) the penalty imposed
by the Committee was too severe. If the student elects to appeal, the issue or issues
upon which the appeal is based shall be reviewed by the Dean or, if the Dean chooses,
the Dean’s Appeal Group and he/she will give written notice to the student, to the
Chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee, and to the course director of a deci-
sion.
The decision of the Dean may be appealed to the University President only if the
Dean upholds or imposes a penalty of expulsion from the School, suspension, or a
request for withdrawal. The decision of the University President shall be final.
Further information regarding academic or academic-related misconduct, and
disciplinary procedures and sanctions regarding such misconduct, may be obtained
by consulting the current edition of the Creighton University Handbook for Students.
However, students are advised that expulsion from the University is one of the sanc-
tions which may be imposed for academic or academic-related misconduct.
The University reserves the right to modify, deviate from, or make exceptions to
the foregoing or to the Handbook for Students at any time, and to apply any such
modification, or make any such deviation or exception applicable to any student without
regard to date of admission application or enrollment.
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Matters related to nonacademic misconduct are managed by the University Com-
mittee on Student Discipline in accordance with the procedures described in the
Creighton University Student Handbook.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Liability insurance for dental students is available in the Administration Offices.
It is required for all who practice in the School of Dentistry’s clinics.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS
Creighton’s policy relating to the confidentiality of student records is in keeping
with the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” (FERPA). Information about
students or former students will not be released without the consent of the student
other than in the exceptions stated in the Federal Act. FERPA affords students certain
rights with respect to their educational records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45
days of the day the University receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean, Department Chair, or other
appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish
to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and
notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct
official to whom the request shall be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that
the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official
responsible for the record, clearly identifying the part of the record they
want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the
student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the
student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for
amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will
be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that
FERPA authorizes disclosures without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to
school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a
person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including Public Safety
personnel and Student Health staff); a person or company with whom the
University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, collection agency,
the National Student Loan Clearinghouse or the Voice FX Corporation); a
person serving on the Board of Directors; or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to
review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Upon request, the University discloses educational records without consent
to officials of another school in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.
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FERPA also allows the University to disclose directory information without
the written consent of the student. Directory information is information
contained in an education record of a student which generally would not be
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Directory
information includes the student’s full name, the fact that the student is or
has been enrolled full time/part time status, local and permanent
address(es), e-mail address, telephone number(s), date and place of birth,
dates of attendance, division (school or college), class, major field(s) of
study and/or curriculum, degrees and awards received, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of
athletic teams, photograph, and previous educational agency or institution
attended by the student.
A currently enrolled student may request any or all directory information
not be released by completing and filing with the Registrar’s Office a
statement entitled “Student Request To Restrict Directory Information”.
Such filing of this request shall be honored for the remainder of the term in
which the request is filed, except that such restriction shall not apply to
directory information already published or in the process of being
published.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by Creighton University to comply with
requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
DC 20202-4605.
TRANSCRIPTS
A copy of a student’s academic record is called a transcript and is issued by the
University Registrar upon written request of the student. A special Request For Tran-
script form is available at the Registrar’s Office, A226. Copies are not made of
transcripts of records on file from other institutions. Any additional copy of these
must be requested by the student direct from the original issuing institution.
GRADUATION RATES
In 1998 the completion or graduation rate for first time undergraduate freshman
students who entered Creighton University in Fall 1992 was 71 percent. This includes
students who later entered professional school programs of Dentistry, Law, Medicine,
and Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions at Creighton University prior to receiv-
ing an undergraduate degree. The graduation rate for the School of Dentistry is 95
percent.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
Faculty members and the courses of instruction are listed here by department. Courses
are subject to continual review and revision, and the University reserves the right to modify
or to cancel any of the courses listed without notice.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
The standard course description includes a variety of symbols or abbreviations indi-
cating essential information. These symbols are used to identify the subject area of course
offerings in schedules, grade reports, transcripts of records, etc. The following is a sample
course description with the individual symbols explained in the order in which they ap-
pear in that description.
ORB 115 General Gross Anatomy (8) I
Gross anatomy of the upper extremity, thorax and abdomen taught by means of lecture,
laboratory dissection, models and multi-media resources. Emphasis is placed on basic
concepts of the various body systems. 2R, 6L, 12W. (Split classes for laboratory).
ORB Department abbreviation. Standard three-letter symbols are used
throughout the University to identify the subject fields, in this case,
Oral Biology.
115 Course number. The numbering system and its significance is as fol-
lows:
1. The first digit indicates the dental college year in which the course is
taken:
All Freshman courses begin with 1.
All Sophomore courses begin with 2.
All Junior courses begin with 3.
All Senior courses begin with 4.
2. The second digit indicates the quarter (half of semester) within which
the course begins, except that a zero indicates an elective course.
1 indicates First Quarter
2 indicates Second Quarter
3 indicates Third Quarter
4 indicates Fourth Quarter
5 indicates Summer Session
3. The third digit indicates the type of course involved. Academic courses
are represented by odd-numbered digits; technic courses (laborato-
ries, field experiences and clinics) by even-numbered digits.
GENERAL GROSS ANATOMY—Course title.
(8) Credit value of the course in terms of semester hours of credit.
I Term offered. I indicates fall semester; II indicates spring semester.
2R, 6L, 12W Class Structure. R, L, C, S, and F indicate “lecture/recitation,” “labora-
tory,” “clinic,” “seminar,” or “field experience.” W indicates “week” and
is used with a number to indicate the approximate length of the course
when it is other than a semester (16 weeks) in duration. Hence, 2R, 6L,
12W indicates two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week
for twelve weeks. Weekly attendance hours are not assigned to clinical
courses since students generally schedule themselves into the various de-
partments as necessary.
NOTE: Not all the foregoing information may be noted in any individual course.
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COMMUNITY AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY (CPD)
Westerman (Chair), Aldous, Bailey, Bowen, Dvorak, Erskine, Filippi, Grandy, Hammond,
Hanson, Hiller, Kawamura, J. McCullough, McCusker, Miller, Ocanto, E. Olson, Powell,
J. Seminara, Steed, L.A. Thomson and Welie.
NOTE: Additional preceptor faculty appointments are made yearly for off-site
student field experiences in institutions, public health agencies, and/or
private offices.
Freshman Year
CPD 111 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication (1) I
To assist in their orientation and adjustment to professional education, freshmen will
participate in group introductions followed by a discussion on interpersonal relationship
and communication with classmates. 2S, 3W.
CPD 113 Preventive Dentistry (3) I
Introduction to the philosophy and need for preventive dentistry by developing the
student’s concepts of self-motivation; knowledge of dental diseases and abnormalities;
application of the principles of fluoridation; nutrition, patient motivation, and home
care.. In addition, the student will develop skills for effective oral hygiene with reference
to disclosing agents, toothbrushing, flossing, oral physiotherapy aids, and topical
fluorides. 1R, 16W; 2R, 3L, 6W.
CPD 115 History of Dentistry (1) I
Designed to acquaint the student with the history of dentistry from ancient times to the
present. Emphasis is placed upon contributions by individuals and groups of individuals
leading to the current status of dentistry in the United States. 1R, 8W.
CPD 131 Community Dentistry (2) II
Introduction to the sociology of dental practice, assessment of the problem of oral
diseases, prevention and control of oral disease, evaluation of scientific information,
meeting the demand for dental care, and dental epidemology. 1R, 16W.
CPD 132 Community Dentistry Field Experience (1) II
Designed to acquaint students in small groups with area health problems and with area
health services and agencies. Field experience is gained during dental health and/or
career presentations in public and parochial schools. Visitations are made to provide a
variety of experiences; to neighborhood schools; to water purification and flouridation
facilities; and to a commercial dental laboratory. 2F, 4W; 3F, 4W (Split classes).
CPD 133 Ethics in the Practice of Dentistry I (1) II
Provides an introductory understanding of several ethical principles which have direct
relevance to students’ training and future practice experience. Focus on common ethical
dilemmas found in the relationships between dentist and patient, between dentists
themselves, and between dentist and society. 1R; 8W.
CPD 134 Clinical Observation (1) II
Introduction to all disciplines of dentistry by way of clinical observation and limited
assistance to upper-class dental students. 2C, 10W (Split clinical assignments).
Junior Year
CPD 311 Ethics in the Practice of Dentistry II (1) I
Provides an understanding of several ethical principles which have direct relevance to
students’ training and future practice experience. Focus on common ethical dilemmas
found in the relationships between student and dental school, between dentist and patient,
between dentists themselves, and between dentist and the community. 4R, 2W.
CPD 312 Community Dentistry Field Experience (1) I, II
Provides the dental student with an opportunity to apply motivational and instructional
techniques regarding patient dental education through community field experiences. F.
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CPD 313 Research and Literature Evaluation (1) I
Course designed to enable the student to discuss the need for and uses of basic statistical
tools commonly encountered in health-related research and to enable the student to
evaluate health sciences research literature regarding its implications for the subsequent
provision of health-care services. The ultimate purpose of the course is to enable the
student professional to be more critical both in those judgments which he makes about
his own professional experience and in evaluating those of his colleagues that are
communicated in formal research literature. 1R, 8W.
CPD 331 Practice Planning (2) II
Designed to introduce the student to practice management principles. Covers the process
of selecting a practice and the necessary office planning. Includes office design and
dental equipment selection. Emphasizes the internal management of a dental practice
with specific attention given to the management process of organization, delegation of
authority, staff and patient communication, appointment control and recall systems,
treatment planning and scheduling. 1R, 16W.
Senior Year
CPD 411 Business of Practice (3) I
Designed to provide the background to help make wise decisions concerning purchasing,
associating, leasing or incorporating. Special emphasis is given to legal requirements.
The methods of financing a practice are reviewed. Employee selection procedure,
developing an office manual, and maintaining staff competence through training and
evaluation are explained. Receptionist’s duties, fees, payment methods, billing,
collecting, office records and forms are presented. 1R, 8W and 2R, 8W.
CPD 412 Community Dentistry Field Experience (1) I, II
Provides the dental student with an opportunity to apply motivational and instructional
techniques regarding patient dental education through community field experience. F.
CPD 421 Geriatric Dentistry (1) I
Introduction to incorporating delivery of dental service for older adults with reference
to overview of geriatric dentistry, geriatrics and demographics; geriatric oral pathology,
general restorative principles; treatment of periodontal disease; prosthetic care;
pharmacology; and diagnosis and treatment planning. 1R, 8W.
CPD 431 Ethics in the Practice of Dentistry III (1) II
Designed to identify and understand one’s own ethical decision-making process and
the relationship of rendering dental care with values and ethics. Students will discuss
the areas of risk management, prescription fraud and drug diversion, freedom of choice
in dentistry, empathy and compassion, informed consent, code of ethics of the A.D.A.,
and dental-care delivery systems. 1S, 8W.
CPD 433 Financial Planning and Jurisprudence (2) II
Emphasis on practical accounting principles in bookkeeping, tax laws, FICA,
depreciation and personal income tax. Personal financial planning, estate planning and
pension plans are presented. Legal aspects of dentistry including professional fees,
liabilities, technical assault, breach of contract and expert witness are explained. 2R,
8W.
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COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE (CDC)
Matranga (Chair), Akhter, Curry, Davis, S. Franco, Howard, Higginbotham, Kramer, Kutler,
Lanphier, Latta, Mowat, Stout, Sullivan and Trapp.
NOTE: The Department of Comprehensive Dental Care evolved in response to
a specific need of the senior dental student and the dental clinic patient.
The program permits students to participate in clinical activities that
simulate a private practice. A patient control clerk assists the students
in patient management. The patient receives a more comprehensive form
of treatment within a designated area under the direct supervision of
assigned faculty mentors for the clinical disciplines described below.
Freshman Year
CDC 115 Dental Materials Science (4) I
Composition, properties, and application of the materials used in dentistry. Basic
information on the design of preparatory work necessary for the mouth incident to the
reception of these materials. 1R, 2L.
CDC 135 Dental Materials Science (6) II
Composition, properties, and application of the materials used in dentistry. Basic
information on the design of preparatory work necessary for the mouth incident to the
reception of these materials. 1R.
Sophomore Year
CDC 211 Infectious Disease Control in Dentistry (1) I
Provides a basic knowledge of the principles of infection control. Application of the
students’ fundamental knowledge of oral pathology, microbiology, public health, and
oral diagnosis will be necessary for critical thinking, and applied to actual and/or
hypothetical clinical situations.
Junior Year
CDC 312 Patient Care Values (8) I
Designed to encourage comprehensive patient care. Grade is earned by combining
treatment efforts across departmental lines. C.
CDC 332 Patient Care Values (8) II
Designed to encourage comprehensive patient care. Grade is earned by combining
treatment efforts across departmental lines. C.
Senior Year
CDC 412 Patient Care Values (8) I
Designed to encourage comprehensive patient care. Grade is earned by combining
treatment efforts across departmental lines.
CDC 414 Oral Hygiene Clinic (2) I, II
Provision of patient education and home care instructions; involvement in coronal and
subgingival scaling, prophylaxis and fluoride treatment. C.
DAR 414 Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Clinic (4) I, II
Applying accepted concepts and procedures of examination, problem identification,
and diagnosis; stating concisely the therapeutic measures that will constitute satisfactory
therapy. C.
FPR 414 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic (8) I, II
Applying basic and advanced principles of Fixed Prosthodontics to restore the dentition
to form and function using cast metals, porcelain restorations, porcelain-fused-to-metal
restorations and composite restorative materials. C.
OPD 414 Operative Dentistry Clinic (10) I, II
Providing restorative services for the hard tissues of the oral cavity. Emphasis is placed
on prevention and maintenance of these structures. C.
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PRS 414 Removable Prosthodontics Clinic (5) I, II
Applying the principles and procedures involved in removable full and partial
prosthodontics; demonstrating a degree of competency in diagnosis, treatment planning,
surveying, designing, and constructing removable prostheses to restore edentulous and
partially edentulous dentitions.
CDC 425 Comprehensive Dental Care (2) I
Presentation of a variety of topics similar in manner to post-graduate continuing
education courses. Introduction of concepts, some of which may be new, providing
advanced knowledge of various aspects of comprehensive dental care. 1R, 8W.
CDC 432 Patient Care Values (8) II
Designed to encourage comprehensive patient care. Grade is earned by combining
treatment efforts across departmental lines.
DIAGNOSIS AND RADIOLOGY (DAR)
Thurmond (Chair), Achterberg, Brenneise, Blaha, Carroll, Connell, J. Franco, Keene,
Knauss, Marley, Saini, and Skow.
Sophomore Year
DAR 213 Radiology (2) I
History of the x-ray, its usage and application in dentistry; radiation protection.
Introduction to radiographic interpretation. 2R.
DAR 214 Oral Hygiene and Recall Clinic (1) I, II
This is the initial introduction of the students to the treatment of patients in a clinical
setting. Principles of oral hygiene infection control record keeping and oral examination
will be applied to patient care.
DAR 219 General Pathology (10) I
Discussion of the principles of pathology, etiology, pathogenesis and clinical
applications. Systemic disease with oral considerations is stressed. Includes presentation
of clinical case histories in determination of a differential diagnosis. 5R.
DAR 224 Radiology Technic (1) I
Practical experience in exposing and developing radiographs and in applying principles
of radiology. The course will include techniques required to complete an acceptable
set of diagnostic radiographs of the full mouth series, panoramic and other extra-oral
views. 3L, 8W; 3C, 1W. (Split classes).
DAR 235 Oral Pathology (8) II
The principle characteristics of the most common and important pathologic conditions
affecting the oral and paraoral structures. The clinical, etiologic, radiographic, histologic,
chemical and physiologic features will be presented and analyzed so that the dental
practitioner will be able to prevent, diagnose, intercept, and treat oral disease. 5R, 8W;
4R, 8W.
DAR 237 Oral Diagnosis (2) II
Lectures designed to acquaint the preclinical dental student with the fundamentals of
the interview, the principles and procedures of clinical examinations, the methods of
identifying oral disease, and the rationale for oral therapy. Following the correlation of
facts obtained, the formulation of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan is made.
1R.
Junior Year
DAR 313 Radiographic Interpretation (2) I
Series of slide presentations whereby various anatomical structures and pathological
conditions are pointed out on projected radiographs. Students will learn to identify
important anatomic and pathologic conditions. 2R; 8W.
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DAR 314 Diagnosis and Radiology Clinic (5) I, II
Clinical experience in oral diagnosis, radiology treatment planning, oral hygiene and
dental emergencies will be obtained. Opportunity to apply the knowledge and principles
learned in classroom courses in oral diagnosis, oral medicine, oral pathology, and oral
radiology to a clinical situation. The student is guided in the collection and analysis of
data on patients and, subsequent to this, receives guidance in the formation of an
acceptable plan of treatment for each patient. C.
DAR 315 Oral Medicine (2) I
Continuation of Oral Pathology with the emphasis mainly on systemic illnesses that
produce oral manifestations. The disease states covered are studied with regard to their
etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms as well as radiographic and
laboratory evidence when that pertains. The treatment and management of these diseases
is also considered. 1R.
Senior Year
DAR 413 Oral Medicine and Diagnosis (2) I
Designed to review the clinical, pathologic, and therapeutic features of the common
lesions and diseases occurring in the head and neck area. The material will be presented
in a clinical pathologic conference format utilizing histories, clinical transparencies,
and radiographs. 1R.
ENDODONTICS (END)
Ludlow (Chair), Gray, Gruber, Ibarrola, Knowles, and Yuan.
Sophomore Year
END 213 Pulp Biology (2) I
Histology, physiology and functions of the pulp. The disease processes that involve
the pulp and periapical tissues. 1R, 8W.
END 233 Endodontic Technics (2) II
Basic principles of endodontics including diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues,
diagnosis and treatment procedures, prognosis, bleaching, and restoration of
endodontically treated teeth. 1R, 16W.
END 234 Endodontics Laboratory (3) II
Practical application of endodontic treatment procedures and principles on natural teeth
mounted in stone to simulate clinical practice. 3L, 16W.
Junior Year
END 313 Endodontic Problem Solving (2) I
Problem solving techniques and procedures including management of endodontic
emergencies, endodontic-periodontic problems, vital pulp therapy, traumatic injuries,
and other endodontic problems. 1R, 16W.
END 314 Endodontic Clinic (4) I, II
Clinical practice of endodontics with a minimum requirement of procedures to be
completed. C.
Senior Year
END 413 Advanced Endodontics, Surgery and Review (2) I
General review of endodontics emphasizing advanced clinical techniques, pain
management, surgical endodontics and new trends in the field of endodontic therapy.
2R, 8W.
END 414 Endodontics Clinic (4) I, II
Clinical practice of endodontics. Senior students, working with an increasing degree
of independence, are expected to complete a variety of cases. C.
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FIXED PROSTHODONTICS (FPR)
Wilwerding (Chair), Belitz, DiLorenzo, Gillespie, Gradoville, Hoover, Matz, Millea, Stout,
Vaughan, and Wilcox.
Freshman Year
FPR 131 Occlusion Lecture (2) II
Basic principles of maxillo-mandibular relationships, static and functional, as related
to the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. 1R.
FPR 132 Occlusion Laboratory (3) II
Various exercises simulating clinical diagnostic and treatment procedures are employed
to exemplify principles of maxillo-mandibular relationships. 3L.
Sophomore Year
FPR 213 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture (2) I
Study of the basic restorations involved in restoring oral function by the use of fixed
prosthesis. 1R.
FPR 214 Fixed Prosthodontics Laboratory (5) I
Participation in technical exercises designed to provide experience in construction of
basic fixed prosthodontic restorations. 6L, 8W; 3L, 8W.
FPR 233 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture (2) II
Study of the basic restorations involved in restoring oral function by use of fixed
prosthesis. 1R.
FPR 234 Fixed Prosthodontics Laboratory (6) II
Participation in technical exercises designed to provide experience in construction of
basic fixed prosthodontic restorations. 6L, 16W.
Junior Year
FPR 313 Fixed Prosthodontics Lecture (2) I
Planning and design of various fixed restorations pertinent to complete oral health,
stressing masticatory function. Discussion of clinical application of basic technics and
introduction to more advanced and complex technics employed in the construction of
fixed bridges and ceramic restorations. 1R.
FPR 314 Fixed Prosthodontics Clinic (7) I, II
Clinical practice in the construction of the simpler types of crowns and bridges. C.
FRP 333 Fixed Prosthodontic Lecture (2) II
Planning and design of various fixed restorations pertinent to complete oral health,
stressing masticatory function. Discussion of clinical application of basic technics and
introduction to more advanced and complex technics employed in the construction of
fixed bridges and ceramic restorations. 1R.
Senior Year
FPR 413 Implantology (2) I
Didactic and clinical implantology. 1R.
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OPERATIVE DENTISTRY (OPD)
Cavel (Chair), Barkmeier, Bolamperti, Boyle, M. Carlisle, W. Carlisle, Eggers, Friedrichsen,
Gerstner, Guzallis, Hoover, N. Kelsey, Nielsen, Page, Powell, Russell, Secola-Ocanto,
Shaddy, Tamisiea, and Triolo.
Freshman Year
OPD 113 Dental Anatomy Lecture (2) I
Nomenclature, chronology, and methods of designation of the human teeth. Form, size
and contour of teeth, including external and internal anatomy of the permanent and
deciduous dentitions, intertooth relations and occlusion. 2R, 15W.
OPD 114 Dental Anatomy Laboratory (7) I
Carving of plaster teeth larger than average measurements and carving of wax teeth to
natural size. Mounting of study casts on a functional articulator and waxing of teeth in
occlusion. 6L, 15W.
Sophomore Year
OPD 213 Operative Dentistry Lecture (2) I
Introduction to diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, developmental defects,
or traumatic injury of the hard tissues of individual teeth. Emphasis is placed on
mechanical aspects of preparing and restoring individual teeth with specific restorative
materials, the physical and biomechanical properties of these materials and the
development of problem solving skills to select appropriate treatments and materials.
1R.
OPD 214 Operative Dentistry Laboratory (7) I
Application of surgical principles to the treatment of diseases and defects of the teeth.
Preparations and restorations are performed on natural teeth mounted in stone, typodont
models, and plaster teeth. Detailed surgical excisions are made in harmony with
principles of tooth anatomy, pathology of the lesions, and masticatory function.
Manipulative technics of the materials commonly employed in operative dentistry are
emphasized. 7L,16W.
OPD 233 Operative Dentistry Lecture (2) II
Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, developmental defects, or traumatic
injury of the hard tissues of individual teeth. Emphasis is placed on mechanical aspects
of preparing and restoring individual teeth with specific restorative materials, the
physical and biomechanical properties of these materials and the development of
problem solving skills to select appropriate treatments and materials. 1R.
OPD 234 Operative Dentistry Laboratory (6) II
Application of surgical principles to the treatment of diseases and defects of the teeth.
Preparations and restorations are performed on natural teeth mounted in stone, typodont
models, and plaster teeth. Detailed surgical excisions are made in harmony with
principles of tooth anatomy, pathology of the lesions, and masticatory function.
Manipulative technics of the materials commonly employed in operative dentistry are
emphasized. 7L,8W; 6L, 8W.
Junior Year
OPD 313 Operative Dentistry Lecture (2) I
General review to reinforce the principles of operative dentistry procedures with
consideration for the transition to clinical application. Special emphasis is placed on
recognition and treatment of pathology pertinent to the teeth and the evaluation of
acceptable dental materials and technics. 1R.
OPD 314 Operative Dentistry Clinic (11) I, II
Clinical practice including a specific number of diversified operations as an absolute
minimum requirement. C.
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OPD 333 Operative Dentistry Lecture (2) II
General review to reinforce the principles of operative dentistry procedures with
consideration for the transition to clinical application. Special emphasis is placed on
recognition and treatment of pathology pertinent to the teeth and the evaluation of
acceptable dental materials and technics. 1R.
Senior Year
OPD 413 Operative Dentistry Lecture (2) I
Discussion of newer, selected topics and procedures in Operative Dentistry, some of a
controversical nature. Preparation of students for National Board Examinations. 1R.
ORAL BIOLOGY (ORB)
Keene (Chair), Abel, Babin, Barritt, Bessen, Bittner, Bockman, Cavalieri, Cerutis,
Chaperon, Dowd, Dworzack, Ehrhardt, Fey, Gale, Gentry, Giger, Goering, Gorby, Jeffries,
Jergenson, Knezetic, Knoop, Lister, McVaney, Norton, Romito, K. Thompson, and Zdan.
Freshman Year
ORB 111 Biochemistry (8) I
Study of the chemical components of the body with primary emphasis upon the structure,
function and synthesis of the macromolecule components of cells and tissues. The
roles of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and saccharides in metabolic processes and
metabolic regulation are examined as are the interrelationships among carbohydrates,
lipids, amino acids, purines, and pyrimidines. Replication and expression of genetic
information are discussed in the context of growth regulation, hormone action, genetic
disorders, and malignant disease. 4R.
ORB 113 Histology (8) I
Microscopic anatomy of normal mammalian and/or human tissues and organs. Light
and electron microscopic aspects of the tissues and organs are studied. 3R, 3L (Split
classes for laboratory).
ORB 115 General Gross And Neuroanatomy (10) I
Basic instruction in the Gross Anatomy of the Upper Extremity, Thorax, and Abdomen.
The Neuroanatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous system is studied with
emphasis placed on the sensory and motor pathways. This course is taught by lecture,
laboratory dissection, models, radiographic images (x-rays, MRIs, and CTs), and various
multimedia resources. 2R, 6L, (Split classes for laboratory).
ORB 131 Head and Neck Anatomy (9) II
Basic instruction in the Gross Anatomy of the Head and Neck. Special emphasis is
placed on the clinical application of anatomy to the various dental disciplines. Such
topics include the anatomy and pathology of the TMJ and distribution of the trigeminal
and facial nerves with associated applied anatomy. This course is taught by lecture,
laboratory dissection, models, radiographic images (x-rays, MRIs, and CTs), and various
multimedia resources. 3R, GL, 8W; 2R, 3L, 4W (Split classes for laboratory).
ORB 133 Oral Histology and Embryology (8) II
Microscopic and developmental anatomy of the normal cells, tissues and organs of the
oral cavity with stress on teeth and related tissues. Emphasis will be given to the growth
and development of the human embryo. Genetic effects will be presented. The
developmental anatomy of selected organ systems will also be presented. 3R, 3L (Split
classes for laboratory).
ORB 135 Microbiology (10) II
Basic instruction in bacteriology, immunology, mycology, virology, and parasitology.
Microbiology as it pertains to the mouth and dentition. Laboratory method of isolation,
recognition, and study of individual organisms, including mouth flora. 6R; 2L, 2W
(Split classes for laboratory).
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ORB 141 General Neuroscience (2) II
Basic instruction in the Neuroanatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous system
continued from ORB 115. This course also integrates some of the basic concepts of
Neurophysiology. Some topics include Membrane Potentials, Action Potentials, and
Resting Potentials. This course is taught by lecture and various multimedia resources.
2R, 8W.
Sophomore Year
ORB 217 Physiology (9) I
Lectures covering human physiology, including membrane phenomena, muscle and
nerve reflexes, blood, circulation, respiration, digestion, absorption and secretion,
temperature regulation, excretion, humoral and nervous correlations, and the special
senses. 5R, 8W; 4R, 8W; 3L, 2W.
Junior Year
ORB 311 Dental Pharmacology I (5) I
Lecturers and discussions on pharmacological principles and specific drug classes.
Individual drug classes include anesthetics, analgesics, sedative hypnotics, autonomic
drugs, cardiovascular drugs, and central nervous system pharmacology. The course
runs concurrently with the Pain Control course which also deals with drugs related to
pain control. 1R.
ORB 331 Dental Pharmacology II (4) II
Lecturers and case presentations with continuing coverage of basic pharmacology and
therapeutic applications. Individual drug classes include, antimicrobial drugs, endocrine
pharmacology, autacoid pharmacology, drug abuse, drug-drug interactions, and
toxicology. Prescription writing is also presented. 1R.
ORB 333 Nutrition (2) II
Basic instruction in nutrition, including nutrients for growth and development of oral
tissues. Imparts to the student a knowledge of balanced nutrition and measurement of
dietary factors as related to clinical prevention and health care. Nutritional implications
of acute and chronic illness, stress, and life cycle are emphasized. 1R.
Senior Year
ORB 411 Dental Pharmacology Update (1) I
Concise reviews and case presentations on major drug classes. Emphasis is placed on
integration of knowledge and problem solving. 1R.
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY (OMS)
G. Huebner (Chair), Doyle, Kuxhausen, Romito, and Wyatt.
Freshman Year
OMS 132 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (1) II
A formalized course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation leading to CPR certification
in Basic Life Support. 1R, 1W (Split classes).
Sophomore Year
OMS 233 Pain Control/Anesthesia (3) II
Patient evaluation, indications, contraindications, methods of administration,
complications and clinical applications associated with local anesthesia, analgesia, and
general anesthesia. Includes integration of basic pharmacology. 3R, 8W and 1R, 3C,
8W. (Split classes for clinic).
Junior Year
OMS 313 Physical Diagnosis (2) I
Progresses from physical evaluation of the oral surgery patient, to systemic disease of
importance, to management of the medical risk patient. Lectures on the management
of medical emergencies in the dental office are structured to understand the
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pathophysiology of the problem, detect the potential, and treat such problems. Drugs
and equipment needed for an emergency kit are discussed. 1R.
OMS 314 Oral Surgery Clinic (1) I, II
Primarily assistance to and observation of upperclassmen in the performance of oral
surgery procedures. C.
OMS 332 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (1) II
A formalized course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation leading to CPR re-certification
in Basic Life Support. 1R, 2L, 2W (Split classes).
OMS 335 Oral Surgery Lecture (3) II
Basic concepts including principles of oral surgery; exodontia; flap design; incision
and drainage; preprosthetic surgery; biopsy technique; soft-tissue wounds;
instrumentation; indications and utilization of pharmacological preparations;
preoperative considerations as well as intra-operative and post-operative complications;
management of acute and chronic infections including a review of pertinent anatomy;
intravenous sedation; bleeding diatheses; management of maxillary sinus disease and
oro-antral defects. 1R, 8W; 2R, 8W.
Senior Year
OMS 413 Oral Surgery Lecture (4) I
Extensive coverage of diagnosis and treatment of orofacial infections; several lectures
on orofacial trauma; diagnosis and treatment of skeletal deformities by orthognathic
surgery, cleft lip and palate (team approach); radiation, oncology, chemotherapy; and
surgery of the temporomandibular joint. 1R.
OMS 414 Oral Surgery Clinic (4) I, II
Oral surgery cases are treated as required by each student. Students diagnose and treat
patients presenting surgical conditions and are taught to refer care beyond their training.
Demonstration surgery on complicated exodontia is performed by faculty for small-
group instruction. C.
OMS 431 Advanced Implantology (1) II
Presentation of more complex dental implant modalities. Case presentations include
blade form implants, subperiosteal implants, and sinus lift procedures. Prosthetic as
well as surgical procedures are discussed. 1R.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTICS (PDO)
Aiello (Chair), Ayers, Ellis, Longo, Lower, Mendlick, Sheehan, Samuelson, Taylor, and
Stockstill.
Freshman Year
PDO 131 Behavioral Growth and Development (2) II
Basic principles and major theories of psychological growth and development of the
child and adolescent patient. Preparation of the child and parents for dental
appointments. Major emphasis on the psychological basis of behavior management,
pharmacological techniques of behavior management and related topics including
hospital based dentistry, dental care for the special child and specialist referral.
PDO 133 Introduction to Computing (1) II
A lecture-laboratory course designed to provide basic computer skills to access
information to remain current in the field of Dentistry. Will include literature search,
record keeping, and World Wide Web usage.
Sophomore Year
PDO 213 Physical Growth and Development (2) I
Growth and development of the craniofacial complex. Developmental anomalies.
Postnatal growth with special consideration of development of the primary and
permanent dentitions. Etiology of malocclusion. 1R
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PDO 234 Pedodontic-Orthodontic Technic (5) II
Advanced technic for the manipulation of stainless steel materials and other materials
and appliances used in preventive and interceptive orthodontic procedures. Technic
application in the reduction and restoration of tooth structure as applied in the primary,
mixed and young permanent dentitions. Cephalometric radiograph tracing and landmark
identification exercise.
Junior Year
PDO 313 Orthodontics Lecture (2) I
Review and elaboration of the material presented during the Freshman and Sophomore
years with special emphasis on the growth and development of the orofacial complex
and its relationship to the developing malocclusion. The etiologic basis of malocclusion,
its diagnosis, and plan of treatment are discussed. This is interrelated to the physiology
and biomechanical process of tooth movement and different orthodontic techniques
and appliances (removable, functional and fixed) that are available to accomplish those
movements. The physiological basis of retention and retention procedures are given. A
knowledge of interceptive orthodontics and serial extraction procedures are also
discussed, highlighting the optimum time to treat various malocclusions. 1R.
PDO 314 Orthodontic Clinic (3) I, II
Clinical course in which a team consisting of a junior and senior student participate in
the diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment and completion of orthodontic cases of
limited complexity. Each student will be responsible for the completion of three (3)
case presentations and a minimum of one (1) start or finish during the course of a 24-
month period extending from May of the Sophomore year to May of the Senior year.
The Junior year requirement will consist of a minimum of one of the three case
presentations and at least one case start or finish during the course of the Junior year.
Furthermore, it will be a requirement that any cases taken over in Sophomore-Junior
year and eventually finished for the “one case start or finish” during the course of the
Junior year will be followed by those assigned Junior students for retention evaluation
on an “as needed” basis through the Senior year. C.
PDO 315 Pediatric Dentistry (4) I
Discussion of emotional development of children by age periods necessary for the
successful management of the child patient in the dental office. Topics include etiology
of caries and emphasis on caries-control methods, principles of pulpal therapy and
restorative dentistry as applied in the child patient, space maintainers, oral surgery for
the child, adolescent dentistry, child-abuse recognition, emergency procedures for
trauma and infection, oral lesions and periodontal conditions in children, dental auxiliary
utilization, dentistry for the patient with disabilities. 2R.
PDO 318 Temporomandibular Disorders/Orofacial Pain Clinic (2) I, II
Clinical course in which Junior and Senior students observe the examination, diagnosis,
and treatment of patients referred to the TMD/Orofacial Pain Clinic. Students are
expected to be able to answer questions posed during the course of the patient
examination relative to the patient’s condition. Didactic material covered in teh TMD/
Orofacial Pain lecture will be utilized in the patient evalution within the clinic, and it is
anticipated that studsents will be able to implement this lecture material in a clinical
“grand round” setting. Clinical decision analysis and problem-based learning are
highlighted in this clinical course. C.
PDO 331 Temporomandibular Disorders/Orofacial Pain Lecture (2) II
A lecture course focused upon the classification, examination, diagnosis, and
management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. Special attention will
be given to the neurophysiology of the masticatory system and how it relates to acute
and chronic pain conditions. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of standardized
classification and diagnostic criteria for formulating and implementing appropriate
treatment/management techniques. Areas of interest include radiology of the head and
neck region, neurological evaluation in head and neck pain, and the use of physical
medicine techniques in the management of TMD/orofacial pain patients. 1R.
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PDO 336 Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (5) II
Students are assigned to the pediatric dental clinic on a rotating basis. Seminars are
presented on selected subject areas. Students are required to properly complete an oral
exam and properly diagnose treatment objectives for each child patient. Treatment
plans are written and presented to faculty members. Oral health information and
proposed treatment plans are presented to the parent and patient. Students demonstrate
proficiency in pediatric clinical science by performing comprehensive dental treatment
on a variety of pedodontic patients. The dental student is instructed in the team approach
to clinical dentistry by utilizing the services of a chairside assistant. C.
Senior Year
PDO 413 Orthodontics Lecture (2) I
An in-depth study of the development of the dentofacial complex as related to the
diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems. A discussion of basis mechanics and
proper sequencing of orthodontic treatment is presented. Particular attention and time
will be devoted to limited orthodontic problems encountered in the general dental
practice and treatment modalities available to treat these malocclusions. A review of
removable orthodontic appliances and orthodontic retention will be covered. 1R.
PDO 414 Orthodontic Clinic (2) I, II
Clinical course in which a team of a junior and senior student participate in the diagnosis,
treatment planning, treatment and completion of orthodontic cases of limited complexity.
Each student will be responsible for the completion of three (3) case presentations and
minimum of one (1) start or finish during the course of a 24-month period extending
from May of the Sophomore year to May of the Senior year. The Senior year requirement
will consist of completion of the three case presentations and continued treatment of
any cases assigned to them during the Junior year as well as any cases which were
started during the Junior year. Furthermore, it will be a requirement that any cases
finished during the Junior and/or Senior year will be followed by those assigned Junior
and/or Senior students for retention evaluation on and “as needed” basis. Opportunities
are made available for additional clinical experience for those students with special
interests in clinical orthodontics. C.
PDO 416 Temporomandibular Disorders/Orofacial Pain Clinic (2) I, II
Clinical course in which Junior and Senior students observe the examination, diagnosis,
and treatment of patients referred to the TMD/Orofacial Pain Clinic. Students are
expected to be able to answer questions posed during the course of the patient
examination relative to the patient’s condition. Didactic material covered in teh TMD/
Orofacial Pain lecture will be utilized in the patient evalution within the clinic, and it is
anticipated that students will be able to implement this lecture material in a clinical
“grand round” setting. Clinical decision analysis and problem-based learning are
highlighted in this clinical course. C.
PDO 418 Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (6) I
Students are assigned to the pediatric dental clinic on a rotating basis. Seminars are
presented on selected subject areas. A continuum of proficiency from the junior block
experience is expected in providing comprehensive dental care for the child patient.
Emphasis is placed on providing an atmosphere as identical to a private practice situation
as possible, including dental auxiliary utilization and behavior management. C.
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PERIODONTOLOGY (PER)
Mattson (Chair), Beehner, Daly, Keene, Jabro, McVaney, Olmo, Wagman, and Walkinshaw.
Freshman Year
PER 132 Periodontal Instrumentation (2) II
Introduction to periodontal instruments and the principles of instrumentation including
examination, scaling, root planing and instrument sharpening techniques. 2R, 5W, 3C,
5W (Split classes).
Sophomore Year
PER 213 Periodontology Lecture (2) I
Healthy periodontium: clinical features, histology, ultrastructure, physiology, and
biochemistry. Classification and etiology of periodontal diseases. All lectures are case
based, and supportive periodental therapy lectures are case based. 1R.
PER 233 Periodontology Lecture (2) II
Study of the histopathology and the mechanisms of tissue destruction in periodontal
diseases. Protocols for a comprehensive periodontal examination, diagnosis, prognosis,
and treatment plan. 1R.
Junior Year
PER 313 Periodontology Lecture (2) I
Periodontal therapy: principles and rationale of current treatment modalities:
Management of acute gingival/periodontal infections. Introduction to periodontal
surgery. 1R.
PER 314 Periodontology Clinic (5) I, II
Clinical practice of periodontal therapeutic procedures. C.
PER 333 Periodontology Lecture (2) II
Surgical techniques in periodontal therapy: Management of furcation invasions,
mucogingival procedures, wound healing and the interrelationship between
periodontology and occlusion restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and
orthodontics. 1R.
Senior Year
PER 413 Peridontology Lecture (2) I
Selected topics in periodontics: Advanced diagnostic techniques, anatomical
considerations in periodontal therapy, treatment decision-making, the impact of research
on periodontology, chemotherapeutics, regenerative procedures and advanced surgical
techniques. 1R.
PER 414 Periodontology Clinic (5) I, II
Clinical practice of periodontal therapeutic procedures. C.
REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS (PRS)
Smith (Chair), Brundo, Carson, Kreekos, Kluza, Meng, Nilsson, Ronk, and Taylor.
Sophomore Year
PRS 213 Complete Denture Prosthodontics Lecture (2) I
Fundamentals of treating the completely edentulous patient. 1R.
PRS 214 Complete Denture Prosthodontics Laboratory (6) I
Laboratory exercises utilize edentulous casts mounted on articulators to simulate clinical
and laboratory procedures used in complete denture construction. 7L.
PRS 233 Removable Partial Denture Lecture (2) II
Basic principles of the removable partial denture design. Component parts, abutment
tooth preparation, surveying and designing are major objectives to be mastered. 1R.
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PRS 234 Removable Partial Denture Laboratory (3) II
Laboratory exercises utilize partially edentulous casts and Harvey surveyors to survey
and design each of the four major classes of removable partial dentures. 3L.
Junior Year
PRS 313 Removable Partial Denture Lecture (2) I
Advanced course in removable partial dentures. Emphasis is given to diagnosis,
treatment planning, mouth preparations, impressions, jaw relations, framework
adaptation and occlusion. Infection control, relines, and partial dentures are also
discussed. 1R.
PRS 314 Removable Prosthodontics Clinic (6) I, II
Treating two completely edentulous patients and one partially edentulous patient. C.
PRS 333 Complete Denture Prosthodontics Lecture (2) II
Advanced course in complete denture procedures with emphasis on articulation and
occlusion. Immediate, interim and treatment dentures as well as relines, rebases and
repair procedures are discussed. 1R.
Senior Year
PRS 413 Topics in Prosthodontics (2) I
An advanced course in prosthodontics with emphasis on board preparations. Selective
topics in conventional; removable and fixed prosthodontics and restoring implants are
discussed. The treatment planning of multi-discipline complex patient care is discussed. 1R.
ELECTIVE COURSES
A number of elective courses are offered by various departments to meet the ex-
pressed interests of both faculty and students. Elective courses, unless included in the
foregoing list of departments and courses, are optional and carry no credit, and though
they are credited on transcripts, they do not figure in grade-point averages.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSES AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION
Credit hours, in general, are assigned on the following basis: Lectures and seminars - 1
hour of credit for each hour of contact per week per quarter (8-week period). Laboratories and
clinics - 1/2 hour of credit for each hour of contact per week per quarter (8-week period).
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Freshman Year
Courses Credit Hours
Behavioral Sciences ................................... 4
Biochemistry .............................................. 8
CPR ............................................................ 1
Community and Preventive Dentistry ..... 10
Dental Anatomy ......................................... 9
Dental Materials....................................... 10
General Anatomy ..................................... 20
Histology and Embryology...................... 16
Microbiology............................................ 10
Occlusion ................................................... 5
Periodontology ......................................... 2
Introduction to Computing ...................... 1
96*
Sophomore Year
Courses Credit Hours
Diagnosis and Radiology........................... 5
Endodontics................................................ 6
Fixed Prosthodontics ............................... 15
Infection Control........................................ 1
Operative Dentistry.................................. 17
Oral Hygiene .............................................. 1
Pain Control ............................................... 3
Pathology ................................................. 18
Pedodontics-Orthodontics ......................... 7
Periodontology ........................................... 4
Pharmacology .......................................... **
Physiology.................................................. 9
Removable Prosthodontics ................... 14
100*
Junior Year
Courses Credit Hours
CPR ............................................................ 1
Community and Preventive Dentistry ....... 1
Diagnosis and Radiology........................... 9
Endodontics................................................ 6
Fixed Prosthodontics ............................... 11
Nutrition ..................................................... 2
Operative Dentistry.................................. 15
Oral Surgery ............................................... 6
Patient Care Values .................................... 8
Pedodontics-Orthodontics ....................... 16
Periodontology ......................................... 12
Pharmacology ............................................ 8
Practice Management................................. 2
Removable Prosthodontics ................... 10
107*
Senior Year
Courses Credit Hours
Behavioral Sciences ................................... 2
Community and Preventive Dentistry ....... 1
Comprehensive Dental Care ...................... 2
CPR ............................................................ 1
Diagnosis and Radiology........................... 6
Endodontics................................................ 5
Fixed Prosthodontics ................................. 8
Implantology .............................................. 1
Operative Dentistry.................................. 12
Oral Hygiene .............................................. 2
Oral Surgery ............................................... 6
Patient Care Values .................................... 8
Pharmacology ............................................ 1
Pedodontics-Orthodontics ....................... 10
Periodontology ........................................... 7
Practice Management................................. 5
Removable Prosthodontics ........................ 5
Research .................................................. 1
83*
* These credit hours represent the annual cumulative total for each academic year (two
semesters). The approximate semester credit hour total can be derived by dividing this
number by two.
Approximate Division of Time (by clock hours)
Lecture/ Field/ Total
Seminar Lab. Clinic Hours
Freshman Year 480 490 37 1007
Sophomore Year 488 675 31 1194
Junior Year 392 0 1054* 1445
Senior Year 192 0 1112* 1304
*Includes Summer Clinic
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FACULTY
PETER W. ABEL, Associate Professor of Pharmacology (1987).
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1973; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1978.
ROBERT J. ACHTERBERG, Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1998);
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine; Diplomate of the American Board
of Oral Pathology.
D.D.S., Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1973; D.D.S., 1978.
ANNE S. AIELLO, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (1982; 1993);
Chair of the Department (1989).
B.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1976; D.M.D., Washington University,
1979.
MOHAMMED P. AKHTER, Assistant Professor of Medicine (1991); Assistant Professor of
Comprehensive Dental Care (1992).
B.S., NED University of Engineering and Technology-Karachi, 1981; M.S., University
of Nebraska, 1983; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1988.
KURT H. ALBERTINE, Associate Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1983).
B.A., Lawrence University, 1975; Ph.D., Loyola Stitch School of Medicine, 1979.
DENNIS M. ANDERSON, Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1998).
B.S., Loyola University, 1980; D.D.S., 1984; M.S., University of Texas Health Science
Center, 1993.
JAY A. ALDOUS, Associate Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1983).
B.S., University of Utah, 1953; D.D.S., Northwestern University, 1959; M.S., 1961.
JOHN F. ASH, Associate Professor of Anatomy (1986).
B.S., University of Illinois, 1969; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1974.
FRANK J. AYERS, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (1972;
1977); Director of Admissions (1986); Associate Dean for Student Affairs (1988; 1991).
B.S., College of Santa Fe, 1965; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1969.
DONALD R. BABIN, Professor of Biomedical Sciences: Biochemistry (1967; 1989).
B.S., University of New Brunswick (Canada), 1958; Ph.D., 1962.
GEORGE M. BAILEY, Assistant Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1983).
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1971; D.D.S., Northwestern University, 1975.
WAYNE W. BARKMEIER, Professor of Operative Dentistry (1978-81; 1987); Associate
Dean for Research (1985-94; 1991); Dean (1994).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1969; M.S., University of Texas at Houston, 1975.
LAURA C. BARRITT, Assistant Professor of Oral Biology (1998).
B.S., Carroll College, 1989; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1994
TEENA T. BEEHNER, Instructor in Periodontics (1993).
A.S., Marquette University, 1970; R.D.H.,1970; B.S., 1996.
JUDITH A. BELITZ, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1992).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1990.
RICHARD A. BESSEN, Assistant Professor of Virology (1997).
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1991; Ph.D., 1991.
* The year appearing in parentheses after the academic rank and official position indicates
the beginning of service in Creighton University. The second date, if given, indicates the
year of the appointment to present rank. Inclusion of a terminal date, e.g., —”92,”
indicates termination.
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MARVIN J. BITTNER, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology (1981; 1991);
Associate Professor of Medicine (1981; 1991).
B.S., University of Chicago, 1972; M.D., Harvard University, 1976.
CHARLES S. BOCKMAN, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology (1997).
B.A., Emory University, 1987; Ph.D., Creighton University, 1994.
THEODORE E. BOLAMPERTI, Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry (1967; 1987).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1965.
THOMAS E. BOYLE, Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry (1960-65; 1976; 1998).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1960.
CAROLE V. BRENNEISE, Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis (1982: 1989).
D.D.S., Loma Linda University, 1975; M.S., University of Iowa, 1982.
GERALD C. BRUNDO, Professor of Prosthodontics (1984); Dean (1984-94);
Dean Emeritus (1994).
B.S., Loyola Marymount University, 1965; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1969; M.A.,
California State University at Los Angeles, 1974.
MICHAEL J. CARLISLE, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Operative Dentistry (1992; 1998).
B.A., Creighton University, 1984; D.D.S., 1992.
WILLIAM L. CARLISLE, Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry (1959; 1979).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1958.
LUCINDA R. CARROLL, Instructor in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1997).
B.S., Creighton University, 1980; D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center,
1984.
BRAD W. CARSON, Adjunct Instructor in Removable Prosthodontics (1990).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1989.
STEPHEN J. CAVALIERI, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology (1986; 1994);
Associate Professor of Pathology (1987; 1994).
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 1977; M.S., 1979; Ph.D., West Virginia
University, 1981.
W. THOMAS CAVEL, Professor of Operative Dentistry (1972; 1988); Chair of the
Department (1987-94); Acting Chair of the Department (1999); Dr. Raymond W. Shaddy
Endowed Chair in Operative Dentistry Chairholder (1994).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1970.
D. ROSELYN CERUTIS, Assistant Professor of Oral Biology (1998).
B.S., Wright State University, 1982; Ph.D., 1988
EDWARD A. CHAPERON, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology (1968; 1971).
B.S., LeMoine College, 1957; M.S., Marquette University, 1959; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin, 1965; Post-Doctorate in Immunology, University of Colorado, 1968.
EVAN K. CONNELL, Adjunct Instructor in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1998).
B.S., Idaho State University, 1975; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1985.
ROBERT O. CREEK, Professor of Biomedical Sciences (1964; 1972).
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1950; M.S., Southern Illinois
University,1955; Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington, 1960.
ROGER K. CURRY, Adjunct Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1974;
1979).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1969.
SHARON M. DALY, Instructor in Periodontics (1991).
B.S., Marquette University, 1970; R.D.H., 1970.
GREGORY L. DAVIS, Adjunct Instructor in Comprehensive Dental Care (1996).
B.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1975; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1979.
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VALMONT P. DESA, Assistant Clinical Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1992;
1996).
B.S., St. Xavier College (India), 1987; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1992.
SCOTT C. DI LORENZO, Assistant Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics (1998); Diplomate of
the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry.
B.A., Carroll College, 1972; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1977.
FRANK J. DOWD, JR., Professor of Pharmacology (1976; 1985); Chair of the Department
(1980).
B.A., Maryknoll Seminary, 1961; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1969; Ph.D., Baylor
University, 1975.
DEAN L. DOYLE, Assistant Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1991).
B.S.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1959; D.D.S., 1959.
DAVID L. DWORZACK, Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (1980;
1992); Professor of Medicine (1980; 1992).
B.A., Washington University, 1969; M.D., University of Kansas, 1973.
STEVEN R. EGGERS, Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry (1976; 1998).
B.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1972; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1976.
ANTON F. EHRHARDT, Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology (1991; 1993).
B.A., California State University, 1983; M.S., 1988; Ph.D., Arizona State University,
1990.
RANDALL W. ELLIS, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (1993);
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
A.A., Mount San Antonio College, 1968; D.D.S., University of Southern California,
1973; M.S.D., Baylor College of Dentistry, 1982.
PAUL FEY, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (1997).
B.S., Kansas State University, 1991; Ph.D., Creighton University, 1995.
JOHN E. FILIPPI, Clinical Instructor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1990).
B.S., Creighton University, 1976; D.D.S., 1980.
JOSEPH V. FRANCO, JR., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology
(1985; 1989).
B.A., Creighton University, 1980; D.D.S., 1984.
STEVEN J. FRANCO, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1974; 1981).
B.A., Creighton University, 1967; D.D.S., 1972.
STEVEN W. FRIEDRICHSEN, Chair of Idaho Dental Education Program and Adjunct
Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry (1982).
B.S., Seattle University, 1975; D.D.S., Northwestern University, 1979.
HENRY H. GALE, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences (1966; 1989).
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1966.
ROGER B. GERSTNER, Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry (1971; 1998).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1969.
DONALD K. GIGER, Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology (1979).
B.S. (Biological Science), California State Polytechnic University, 1961; B.S.,
(Microbiology), California State University, 1970: M.S., 1973; Ph.D., Tulane
University, 1977.
STEPHEN L. GILLESPIE, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1992).
B.S., Creighton University, 1974; M.S., 1976; D.D.S., 1980.
RICHARD GOERING, Professor of Medical Microbiology (1975; 1993).
A.B., Wichita State University, 1966; M.S., 1968; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1972.
DOUGLAS F. GOLDSMITH, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology (1985).
B.S., Lewis & Clark College, 1979; M.S., Vanderbilt University, 1980; Ph.D.,
University of Utah, 1988.
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GARY L. GORBY, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (1989).
M.D., Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, 1983.
JEROME F. GRADOVILLE, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1988).
B.A., Creighton University, 1984; D.D.S., 1988.
DAWN L. GRANDIA, Clinical Instructor in Periodontics (1999).
B.S., University of Iowa, 1983; R.D.H., 1983.
WILLIS C. GRAY, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Endodontics (1974-80; 1985).
B.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1951; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1955.
ANTHONY J. GRUBER, Assistant Clinical Professor of Endodontics, (1983).
D.D.S., Marquette University, 1970.
TERRY M. GUZALLIS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry (1979; 1998).
B.S., Iowa State University, 1973; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1979.
LARRY D. HAISCH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Operative Dentistry (1997).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1967.
GLEN R. HANSON, Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1983; 1992).
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1969; D.D.S., University of California at Los
Angeles,1973; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1978.
DENNIS R. HIGGINBOTHAM, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1973;
1984); Acting Chair of the Department (1988-89); Director of Clinics (1994-98);
Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs (1996-98); Director of Continuing Education (1999).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1967.
HOLLEN J. HILLER, Adjunct Instructor in Community and Preventive Dentistry (1990).
B.S., Idaho State University, 1960; D.D.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1964.
JANET L. HILLIS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1998); Director of Dental
Hygiene Program (1998).
A.A.D.H., University of Minnesota, 1970; B.S., University of Houston, 1984; M.A.,
University of South Florida, 1991.
JOHN G. HOLBROOK, Adjunct Professor/Jesuit Chaplain (1991).
A.B., St. Louis University, 1948; M.S., Creighton University, 1972.
MICHAEL J. HOOVER, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry, (1994; 1998).
B.A., Creighton University, 1988; D.D.S., 1993.
JAMES H. HOWARD, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1995); Assistant
Director of Clinics (1996); Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General
Dentistry.
B.S., Wheeling Jesuit College, 1969; D.D.S., University of Maryland, 1973; M.S.,
University of Michigan, 1977.
WAI MUN HUANG, Professor of Oncological Sciences (1992).
B.S., Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1961; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1967.
GENE R. HUEBNER, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1981; 1991); Chair of
the Department (1984); Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery.
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1965; Ms.D., University of Minnesota, 1971.
JOSE L. IBARROLA, Assistant Professor of Endodontics (1991); Diplomate of the
American Board of Endodontics.
C.D., University Autonoma de Guadalajara Mexico, 1979; M.S., Marquette University,
1984; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1991
MANSOOR H. JABRO, Professor of Periodontics 1970; 1991);Chair of the Department
(1975-93).
B.D.S., University of Baghdad, 1958; M.S.D., University of Nebraska, 1967; D.D.S.,
1970.
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WILLIAM JEFFRIES, Associate Professor of Pharmacology/Medicine/ Biomedical
Sciences: Biochemistry (1988; 1994).
B.S., University of Scranton, 1980; M.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and
Science, 1982; Ph.D., 1985.
MARGARET A. JERGENSON, Assistant Professor of Oral Biology (1993).
B.S., College of Saint Benedict, 1976; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1982.
JOSEPH J. KEENE, JR., Professor of Oral Biology (1994); Chair of the Department (1995).
D.D.S., Loyola University, 1965; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1968.
M. NAN KELSEY, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry, (1995).
B.S., Creighton University, 1974; D.D.S., 1978.
W. PATRICK KELSEY, III, Professor of Operative Dentistry (1976; 1990); Director of
Curriculum (1992-98); Chair of the Department (1994-98); Assistant Dean for Clinical
Services and Director of Clinics (1999).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1976.
CHAD L. KLUZA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1986; 1991).
B.S., Creighton University, 1978; D.D.S., 1984.
MICHAEL E. KNAUSS, Adjunct Instructor in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1999).
B.S., Creighton University, 1980; D.D.S., 1984.
JOSEPH A. KNEZETIC, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry (1991).
B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1981; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1986.
FLOYD C. KNOOP, Professor of Medical Microbiology (1975; 1993).
B.A., Defiance College, 1966; M.S., University of Dayton, 1969; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, 1974.
KENNETH I. KNOWLES, Associate Professor of Endodontics (1991); Chair of Curriculum
(1999).
D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1966; M.S., 1973.
MARVIN L. KRAMER, Adjunct Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1973-
83; 1985-89; 1992).
B.S., Creighton University, 1966; M.S., 1968; D.D.S., 1972.
MICHAEL G.KREEKOS, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1998).
B.S., Morningside College, 1962; D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1966.
BENTON KUTLER, Associate Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1991).
B.A., University of Iowa, 1942; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1945.
LARRY A. KUXHAUSEN, Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1997).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1966.
TERRY F. LANPHIER, Adjunct Instructor in Comprehensive Dental Care (1994).
B.S., Creighton University, 1978; D.D.S., 1982.
MARK A. LATTA, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1995); Associate
Dean for Research and Continuing Education (1995; 1998).
A.B., Lafayette College, 1978; D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1983; M.S.,
University of Maryland, 1995.
AUDIE G. LEVENTHAL, Professor of Anatomy (1985).
B.S., University of Illinois, 1969; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1974.
PHILIP D. LISTER, Professor in Medical Microbiology and Immunology (1994).
B.S., Kansas State University, 1986; Ph.D., Creighton University, 1992.
ALFRED T. LONGO, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
(1982).
B.S., Creighton University, 1974; D.D.S., 1978; M.S., Marquette University, 1982.
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GARY W. LOWDER, Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1990).
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1972; D.D.S., University of Washington, 1976.
DARRELL J. LOWER, Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (1960;
1977).
B.S., York College, 1951; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1955.
MARVIN O. LUDLOW, Associate Professor of Endodontics (1976);Chair of the
Department (1979).
D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1969; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1974.
BENJAMIN L. LYNCH, Professor Emeritus of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1948; 1958-
88; 1988); Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Surgery.
B.S.D., Creighton University, 1945; D.D.S., 1947; M.A., 1953; M.S.D., Northwestern
University, 1954.
DARLY E. MALENA, Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1998).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1968; M.A., 1971.
JOHN F. MARLEY, Professor Emeritus of Oral Diagnosis (1960; 1999); Chair of the
Department (1961-74; 1986-93).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1957; M.S.D., University of Alabama, 1959.
LUKE F. MATRANGA, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1988); Chair of
the Department (1989); Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry.
D.D.S., Marquette University, 1966; M.S., University of Texas at Houston, 1973.
JOHN S. MATTSON, Associate Professor of Periodontics (1968; 1983); Chair of the
Department (1993); Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics.
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1966; M.S.D., 1972.
MARTY J. MATZ, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1991).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1988.
JULIE O. McCULLOUGH, Clinical Instructor in Community and Preventive Dentistry
(1997).
B.S., Idaho State University, 1976; R.D.H., 1976.
RONALD W. McCUNE, Adjunct Associate Professor of Oral Biology (1990).
B.S., Kansas State University, 1961; M.S., 1964; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1966.
THOMAS J. McCUSKER, Clinical Instructor in Community and Preventive Dentistry
(1992).
B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1965; J.D., 1969.
TIMOTHY P. McVANEY, Assistant Professor of Periodontics (1987; 1997); Director of
Continuing Education (1992-98).
D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1974; M.S., 1986.
MARK G. MENDLIK, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
(1998).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1995; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1997.
THOMAS R. MENG, Assistant Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1997); Chair of
Strategic Planning (1999).
B.A., Rutgers University, 1972; D.D.S., Temple University, 1977.
DAVID J. MILLEA, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1998).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1977.
L. WALLACE MILTENBERGER, Clinical Professor of Anatomy (1984; 1993).
B.S., University of Utah, 1951; D.D.S., Washington University in St. Louis, 1956.
STACY L. MOFFENBIER, Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1994).
B.A., Creighton University, 1987; D.D.S., 1991.
BRUCE MOWAT, Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1964; 1972).
D.D.S., University of Illinois, 1959.
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MARTHA J. NIELSEN, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
(1990).
M.A., Indiana University, 1971; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1984.
STEVEN F. NIELSEN, Adjunct Instructor in Operative Dentistry (1992).
B.S., University of Southern California, 1976; D.D.S., 1980.
DENNIS E. NILSSON, Associate Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1993); Diplomate
of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
B.S., University of Minnesota, 1969; D.D.S., 1971; M.S., University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston, 1977.
NEIL S. NORTON, Assistant Professor of Oral Biology (1996).
B.A., Randolph-Macon College, 1988; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1995.
WILLIAM J. O’BRIEN, Assistant Clinical Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1995).
B.S., Creighton University, 1987; D.D.S., Marquette University, 1991.
ROMER A. OCANTO, Assistant Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1991).
D.D.S., Central University of Venezuela, 1974; M.S.P.H., Boston University, 1984;
C.A.G.S. (Pediatric Dentistry), 1984; M.Ed., University of Florida, 1985;
C.A.G.S.(Public Health), 1991; Ph.D., 1991.
RAYMOND F. OLMO, Associate Professor of Periodontics (1996).
D.D.S., University of California San Francisco, 1965; M.S., University of Nebraska,
1969.
EVAN E. OLSON, Clinical Instructor in Community and Preventive Dentistry (1992).
B.A., Ripon College, 1950; M.S., The American College-Brynmawr, 1984
THOMAS F. PAGE, Instructor in Operative Dentistry (1995).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1989.
ROZALIA M. PITRUZZELLO, Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care
(1995; 1997).
B.S., Wofford College, 1982; D.M.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 1986;
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmington, 1991.
DOROTHY J. POLAN, Clinical Instructor in Periodontics (1998).
B.S., University of Nebraska, 1980; R.D.H., 1980.
G. LYNN POWELL, Professor of Operative Dentistry (1980; 1983; 1990).
B.S., University of Utah, 1964; D.D.S., University of Washington, 1968.
MARK ROBERTS, Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry (1997).
B.A., Stanford, 1971; M.S., University of Georgia, 1975; Ph.D., 1977.
LAURA M. ROMITO, Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1995; 1997).
B.S., Ohio State University, 1984; D.D.S., 1988.
RICHARD J. RONK, JR., Adjunct Associate Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1978:
1989).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1978.
CYNTHIA C. RUSSELL, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry (1985-92;
1994; 1998).
B.S., Creighton University, 1980; D.D.S., 1984.
TARNJIT S. SAINI, Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1991; 1992);
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
B.D.S., Government Dental College, India, 1976; M.S., University of Illinois,
1982;D.D.S., Creighton University, 1992.
GREG S. SAMUELSON, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and
Orthodontics (1988); Director of Orthodontics (1988-1992).
B.S., Kearney State College, 1981; D.D.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1985;
M.S.D., Indiana University, 1987.
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GENE M. SCALARONE, Adjunct Professor of Oral Biology (1990).
B.S., Kansas State University, 1962; M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1965; Ph.D.,
University of California, 1970.
LINDA S. SCHEIRTON, Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1997).
A.AS., Del Mar College, 1974; B.S., Texas A & I University at Corpus Christi, 1975;
M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1978; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin,
1990
JULIE B. SCHWANDT, Clinical Instructor in Periodontics (1999).
B.S., University of Iowa, 1977; R.D.H., 1977.
NATHAN W. SCHWANDT, Clinical Instructor in Comprehensive Dental Care (1994).
Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry.
B.S., University of Nebraska, 1975; D.D.S., 1979.
MARGARET A. SCOFIELD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology (1990).
A.B., University of California, 1967; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1973.
LOURDES M. SECOLA-OCANTO, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry,
(1993).
D.D.S., Central University of Venezuela, 1981; M.Sc.D., Boston University, 1984;
C.A.G.S., 1984; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1993.
JOHN F. SEMINARA, Clinical Instructor in Community & Preventive Dentistry (1976-82;
1992).
B.S., Creighton University, 1970; D.D.S., 1974.
R. SCOTT SHADDY, Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry (1988; 1996).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1988.
JOHN W. SHANER, Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1999);
Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry; Diplomate of the
Certifying Board of General Dentistry.
B.S., Grove City College, 1969; D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1973; M.S.,
University of Texas-Houston, 1978;
TIMOTHY J. SHEEHAN, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and
Orthodontics (1996).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1991; M.S., University of Iowa, 1996.
JAMES L. SHEETS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics (1998); Diplomate
of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1972; D.D.S., University of California at San
Francisco, 1978.
JOHN R. SKOW, Clinical Professor of Oral Diagnosis (1959; 1981).
B.S., Creighton University, 1951; D.D.S., 1955.
JARED H. SMITH, Associate Professor of Removable Prosthodontics (1988); Chair of the
Department (1988).
D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1966; M.S., University of North Carolina,
1973.
DEAN SORENSEN, Assistant Professor of Medical Informatics (1992).
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1969; M.S., University of Utah, 1978; Ph.D., Utah
State University, 1975.
RICHARD D. SPALL, Adjunct Professor of Oral Biology (1982; 1991).
B.S., Oregon State University, 1966; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1968; Ph.D.,
1972.
CINDI R.SPEER, Clinical Instructor in Periodontics (1999).
B.S., University of Iowa, 1990; R.D.H., 1990.
HENRY A. ST. GERMAIN, JR. Associate Clinical Professor of Operative Dentistry (1997).
B.A., University of New Hampshire, 1972; D.M.D., Tufts University, 1975; M.S.D.,
Indiana University, 1983; M.A.Ed., George Washington University, 1992.
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CAROL M. STANISLAV, Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry (1998).
B.S., Canisius College, 1979; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1984.
STACY L. STEN, Assistant Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1998).
B.S., West Virginia University, 1994; R.D.H., 1994; MSDH, 1998.
TRENT D. STEPHENS, Adjunct Professor of Oral Biology (1982; 1991).
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1973; M.S., 1974; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania,
1977.
JOHN W. STOCKSTILL, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
(1996); Director of Orthodontics (1996).
B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1973; D.D.S., Louisiana State University,
1975; M.S., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1987.
EUGENE F. STORMBERG, Professor Emeritus of Operative Dentistry (1957-93; 1999).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1953.
RANDY E. STOUT, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1985).
B.S., Creighton University, 1977; D.D.S., 1982.
BASIL S. STRATES, Clinical Professor of Periodontics (1987-95; 1998).
B.A., Clark University, 1953; M.S., University of Rochester, 1956; Ph.D., University of
Thessaloniki (Greece), 1967.
JOHN T. SULLIVAN, Adjunct Associate Professor of Comprehensive Dental Care (1969;
1978).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1960.
JOHN B. SYNHORST, Associate Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
(1978); Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
B.S., University of Michigan, 1970; D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1974.
PAUL E. TAMISIEA, Professor of Operative Dentistry (1960; 1979); Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs (1975; 87-92).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1958; M.A., University of Iowa, 1974.
CHRISTINE A. TAYLOR, Adjunct Instructor in Removable Prosthodontics (1998).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1998.
MARK H. TAYLOR, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (1979);
Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and Finance (1986-91); Executive Associate Dean
(1991-1994); Director of Informatics (1997).
B.A., University of Nebraska, 1971; D.D.S., 1975.
KENNETH S. THOMSON, Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology (1988; 1991).
B.A., University of Tasmania (Australia), 1972; M.S., 1983; Ph.D., 1988.
L. ARIEL THOMSON, Assistant Professor of Community Dentistry (1983).
B.S., University of Hawaii, 1958; D.D.S., Northwestern University, 1962; M.P.H.,
University of Michigan, 1968; Ph.D., 1970.
JOHN W. THURMOND, Associate Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology (1991);
Chair of the Department (1993); Diplomate of the Federal Services Board of General
Dentistry; Diplomate of the Certifying Board of General Dentistry.
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1970; M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston, 1979.
SCOTT A. TRAPP, Adjunct Instructor in Comprehensive Dental Care (1994).
B.S., University of Iowa, 1987; D.D.S., 1991.
PETER T. TRIOLO, Associate Clinical Professor of Operative Dentistry (1993; 1995).
A.A., Grand View College, 1982; B.S., University of Iowa, 1983; D.D.S., 1987; M.S.,
1991.
CHRISTOPHER D. VAUGHAN, Adjunct Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics (1986).
B.S., Creighton University, 1980; D.D.S., 1984.
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ROBERT V. VINING, Dean Emeritus, School of Dentistry (1952; 1986).
B.A., University of Iowa, 1942; D.D.S., 1950.
CHRISTINE S. WAGMAN, Instructor in Periodontics (1992).
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1991; R.D.H., 1991.
SCOTT T. WALKINSHAW, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Periodontics (1998).
B.S., Creighton University, 1990; D.D.S., 1995; M.S., University of Kentucky, 1998.
JOZEF V. M. WELIE, Associate Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1997).
M.Med.S., University of Limburg (Netherlands), 1987; J.D., 1990; M.A., Catholic
University of Nijmegen (Netherlands), 1987; Ph.D., 1994.
GARY H. WESTERMAN, Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry (1973; 1994);
Acting Chair of the Department of Dentistry for Children (1986-87); Chair of the
Department (1977).
B.S., Gonzaga University, 1965; D.D.S., Creighton University, 1969; M.S., University
of Iowa, 1973.
CHARLES W. WILCOX, Associate Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics (1995); Diplomate of
the American Board of Prosthodontics.
D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1972;M.S., University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston, 1981.
TERRY M. WILWERDING, Associate Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics (1980; 1990);
Acting Chair of the Department (1990-91); Chair of the Department (1993).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1977.
WILLIAM M. WYATT, Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1989);
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
B.A., University of Colorado, 1960; D.D.S., University of Nebraska, 1964.
HSIAO SHARLENE YUAN, Adjunct Instructor in Endodontics (1996).
D.D.S., Creighton University, 1995.
JANN B. ZOLLINGER, Clinical Instructor in Community and Preventive Dentistry (1999).
B.S., Idaho State University, 1976; R.D.H., 1976.
RAYMOND L. ZDAN, Instructor in Oral Biology (1972; 1978).
B.A., Creighton University, 1971; M.S., 1977.
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DOCTORS OF DENTAL SURGERY
Degrees Conferred August 1997
Gregory Scott Doneff .................................................................................... Hobart, Indiana
Degrees Conferred December 1997
Michelle Lee Chang .................................................................................. Honolulu, Hawaii
John Michael Kane .............................................................................................Joliet, Illinois
Degrees Conferred May 1998
Mariana Ndilimeke Amwaalwa ........................................................ Ondangwa, Namibia
John R. Anderson ........................................................................................... Kaysville, Utah
Kamran Ata-Abadi.............................................................................................. Isfahan, Iran
Cameron Sylvan Buhler, magna cum laude ...................................... American Fork, Utah
D. Craig Chamberlain ......................................................................................... Provo, Utah
Kenneth Jeffrey Collins ........................................................................Cheney, Washington
Curtis Searle Condie .................................................................................. West Valley, Utah
Rolf Otto Crichton...................................................................................... Helena, Montana
Michael H. Cunnington ...............................................................................Pocatello, Idaho
Chad Stephen DeVore ............................................................................... Rathdrum, Idaho
Gregory S. Doneff..........................................................................................Hobart, Indiana
Christopher James Elliott..................................................................... Tacoma,Washington
James Antony Fischer ................................................................................ Belleville, Kansas
Curtis Lynn Hadley .................................................................................. West Jordan, Utah
Tiana Hall ..................................................................................................... Hyde Park, Utah
Robert Craig Harger ...................................................................................... Houston, Texas
Shervin Tony Hashemian ...................................................................................Tehran, Iran
Walter Dan Hauser........................................................................................... Jerome, Idaho
Caesar Rodney Hearne ...........................................................................Las Vegas, Nevada
Mel Lee Hildebrand............................................................................... Sheridan, Wyoming
Carrie Ann Hjort ............................................................................ Mt. Vernon, Washington
Shigeru Hosoyama..................................................................................... Lovell, Wyoming
Todd R. Huntington................................................................................... Castle Dale, Utah
Michael Trong Huynh ........................................................................... Seattle, Washington
Jana Akemi Ikeda ............................................................................................... Hilo, Hawaii
Scott Anthony Jensen................................................................................... Blackfoot, Idaho
Robert Hyrum Johnson ............................................................................ Farmington, Utah
Carol Christine Jones ............................................................................ Hutchinson, Kansas
Michelle Coles Jorgensen, magna cum laude.......................................................Price, Utah
Bryce Christofer Killian ........................................................................... Idaho Falls, Idaho
Clyde David Knoblauch .......................................................................... Omaha, Nebraska
David Paul Koelliker ............................................................................. Salt Lake City, Utah
Richard C. Kunzler .............................................................................................. Orem, Utah
Karson Alan Kupiec.................................................................................. LaJolla, California
Scott Craig Larsen ..................................................................................Stockton, California
Mark David Lewis ........................................................................................ Bountiful, Utah
Gearard Xavier Lomas ......................................................................... Martinez, California
Jeffery Robert Luzar ............................................................................. Anaheim, California
Derek Cameron MacLean .......................................................................Las Vegas, Nevada
Jon David Mehr .......................................................................................... Twin Falls, Idaho
Christopher James Menghini ................................................................... Phoenix, Arizona
Sherrie Kathleen Michaelsen.................................................................... Evanston, Illinois
Brett Arthur Miles ............................................................................................... Boise, Idaho
Joseph Andrew Murphy ......................................................................... Rock Rapids, Iowa
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Bryan Wade Noyes................................................................................................ Perry, Utah
Thomas Murray Olson .......................................................................... Seattle, Washington
Thomas Jon Ostler................................................................................................ Provo, Utah
Kenyon L. Oyler .................................................................................................. Boise, Idaho
John Rudolph Pappas............................................................. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Chris Robert Peterson .............................................................................. Lander, Wyoming
Curtis David Raff ................................................................................... Millbrae, California
Lee Richard Reddish, cum laude..................................................................Pocatello, Idaho
Carole Susan Richens ..........................................................................Manchester, England
Ronald LeRoy Rock ................................................................................ Anchorage, Alaska
William Gregg Rose .................................................................. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Joshua Lewis Saxe ....................................................................................Las Vegas, Nevada
Rudy Jay Schneider, magna cum laude ........................................................... Ashton, Idaho
Tony Sieu ............................................................................................. Bellevue, Washington
Douglas Kent Simister.............................................................................Las Vegas, Nevada
Troy Gordon Simpson ................................................................................. Blackfoot, Idaho
Steven Lewis Skanchy ........................................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
Gavin Trevor Smith.............................................................................................. Orem, Utah
Rania W. Soliman ...................................................................................... Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel Robert Streeby.................................................................................. Lewiston, Idaho
Reid Rasmussen Swenson, magna cum laude ......................................................Lehi, Utah
Travis Q. Talbot, summa cum laude........................................................... West Valley, Utah
David Anthony Tartaglia .......................................................................... Rockford, Illinois
James Richard Thompson .................................................................................. Boise, Idaho
Robert Roy Thousand III .................................................................. St. Augustine, Florida
Gregory Lee Torosian .............................................................................San Jose, California
Meredith Sue Van Voorhis ............................................................................Perryton, Texas
Timothy Charles Verharen.................................................................. Tacoma, Washington
Peter Lawrence Vogel ............................................................................. Scottsdale, Arizona
Timothy John Wahle ................................................................................... Napa, California
Michael Anthony Warren.......................................................................... Phoenix, Arizona
Marc Daniel Weiand ...........................................................................Spokane, Washington
Christopher Gray Wilkinson ................................................................ Seattle, Washington
Kim Loren Wilkinson ........................................................................................ Layton, Utah
Mark Wayne Wright .................................................................................. Twin Falls, Idaho
Adam Jason Youngquist ..................................................................... Ft. Collins, Colorado
Degrees Conferred August 1998
Marc Andrew Alber .................................................................................. Omaha, Nebraska
Nolan Kin Ming Chun................................................................................... Kailua, Hawaii
Degrees Conferred December 1998
Shelley Marie McLean ....................................................................... Bellevue, Washington
Mark W. B. Welsh ....................................................................................... Ithaca, New York
Degrees Conferred May 1999
Michael Alan Acierno ............................................................................... Norridge, Illinois
Karl John Armstrong ............................................................................. South Jordan, Utah
Bahar Farani Ata-Abadi ........................................................................ Kabul, Afghanistan
James Haynie Barton, cum laude ................................................................ Bountiful, Utah
Jacqueline Graber Belter ................................................................... Rochester, Minnesota
Kenneth J. Bevan ................................................................................ Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Shannon Marie Bhargava ......................................................................... Emporia, Kansas
Brian David Birtcher, cum laude .......................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
Scott M. Blake, magna cum laude ..................................................................... Ogden, Utah
Cherilee Cathleen Bloom .................................................................. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
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Luke Wojciech Bogdanowicz ............................................................. Madison, Wisconsin
Dennis John Brady, Jr.............................................................................. St. Louis, Missouri
Scott William Cairns ................................................................................ Glendale, Arizona
Jonathan Galen Campbell .................................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
William Jason Carter .......................................................................................... Boise, Idaho
David J. Coates, summa cum laude ............................................................... Riverton, Utah
Michael Patrick Condon .................................................................. Spokane, Washington
Justin E. Coon ........................................................................................ Sheridan, Wyoming
Dave Alan Craft .................................................................................. Junction City, Kansas
Justin Christopher Cress ..................................................................................... Filer, Idaho
Mark David Essner ................................................................................ Scottsdale, Arizona
Leslie Leigh Etter .................................................................................. Waukengan, Illinois
Todd Michael Fogarty ............................................................................ St. Louis, Missouri
Bart T. Gardiner ........................................................................................ LaVista, Nebraska
Matthew Lawrence Garson ..................................................................... Phoenix, Arizona
Deboria Frances Gill .................................................................................. Altus, Oklahoma
Thomas P. Grotenhuis ................................................................... Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Letti L. Hale..................................................................................................... Preston, Idaho
Timothy A. Hansen .................................................................................... Idaho Fall, Idaho
Clinton Russell Harrell, cum laude ..................................................... Redlands, California
Christine Marie Hervas .................................................................................. El Paso, Texas
Pete Brown Higgins ................................................................................. Fairbanks, Alaska
Michael Lynn Higginson ................................................................................... Provo, Utah
Thomas J. Holt ......................................................................................... Las Vegas, Nevada
Philip Shawn Johnson .............................................................................. Phoenix, Arizona
Mark Nicholas Keilman ........................................................................ The Dalles, Oregon
Jess Andrew Kelly, magna cum laude ....................................... Grand Forks, North Dakota
Kirsten Knight ........................................................................................... Portland, Oregon
Jason R. Lewis, cum laude ....................................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
Brian Charles Ley ................................................................... Colorado Springs, Colorado
Christopher Michael Lim........................................................................... Chico, Califonia
Reed Donald Lobrot ............................................................................. Salt Lake City, Utah
Strider Aragorn McCash ......................................................... Albuquerque, New Mexico
Robert William McDowell ..................................................................... LaGrande, Oregon
Michaela Beatrix Munro McKenzie ......................................................... Tucson, Arizona
Ryan Scott McNeil, magna cum laude .................................................................. Sandy, Utah
Melissa Mae McReynolds .................................................................... Dodge City, Kansas
Stacy Jerald Moon, magna cum laude .................................................................. Boise, Idaho
Michael Eugene Morton......................................................................... Anchorage, Alaska
Jean Marie Nordin ................................................................................. Coffeyville, Kansas
Alyce Marie O’Brien, cum laude ................................................. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Garrett Blair Oka ................................................................................ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Brant N. Olson, magna cum laude .............................................................. Idaho Falls, Idaho
Allen I. Pearson ........................................................................................ Omaha, Nebraska
Michelle Diane Petersen .................................................................. Spokane, Washington
R. Kelly Petersen .............................................................. San Jaun Capistrano, California
Gregory Glazier Pitts .......................................................................................... Provo, Utah
Alicia Joy Plumb.................................................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
Joseph Anthony Quattrocchi, Jr. ....................................................... Columbus, Nebraska
Charles Jared Randall, magna cum laude.............................................................Grant, Idaho
Michael Glenn Rasch ............................................................................ Salt Lake City, Utah
Christopher John Redd ............................................................................ Irvine, California
Ricarda Prentice Reed, cum laude ............................................................ Casper, Wyoming
Michelle Marie Rega ..................................................................................... Lenexa, Kansas
Christian Derek Ring .............................................................................. Plantation, Florida
Amie Jeanette Rockow-Nelson ................................................................... Williams, Iowa
Matthew Lawrence Rowan................................................... Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Steven Paul Sachs ..................................................................................... Omaha, Nebraska
Michaela Jo Sailer ........................................................................................ Schleswig, Iowa
Robin G. Saunders ................................................................................ Springfield, Oregon
Jill Annette Schuller ......................................................................... Santa Cruz, California
Joseph Robert Skibinski ............................................................... Grand Island, Nebraska
Thomas Richard Smart, cum laude..................................................... Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Troy Steven Thomson, summa cum laude ........................................................... Logan, Utah
Phuong Nguyen Ton Nu........................................................................San Jose, California
Hoa Trung Tran .................................................................................. San Diego, California
Kevin L. Yeager ...................................................................................... Salt Lake City, Utah
Woon Ho Yi ...................................................................................................... Salina, Kansas
