title: Expansion of a Predoctoral Surgical Implant Selective for Dental Students.
abstract: Historically, predoctoral dental education programs have focused on the restoration of implants in the clinical environment; however, given the increase in dental implant therapy being performed by general dentists, the need to incorporate surgical implant training is becoming evident. This article describes a predoctoral surgical implant selective at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and its evolution across five years to include emerging techniques and technology to enhance students' understanding of dental implant therapy, both surgical and restorative. From virtual implant planning and guided surgery to intra-oral scanning of implants for custom abutments and restorations, students obtained first-hand experiences with a wide spectrum of aspects of implant therapy. The results of anonymous surveys completed by 2014-15 students before and after the year-long selective regarding their impression of the program are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Seitz is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Dr. Zimmermann is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Mr. Hendricson is Assistant Dean, Educational and Faculty Development, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. seitz@uthscsa.edu.
authors.forename: Stefanie D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.affiliation: Dr. Seitz is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Dr. Zimmermann is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Mr. Hendricson is Assistant Dean, Educational and Faculty Development, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
authors.forename: Richard L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Zimmermann
authors.affiliation: Dr. Seitz is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Dr. Zimmermann is Assistant Clinical Professor of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Mr. Hendricson is Assistant Dean, Educational and Faculty Development, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
authors.forename: William D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Hendricson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000193:education*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004497:Education, Dental; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013335:Students, Dental / Q000523:psychology; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000193:education; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D057188:Workflow
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: dental education; dental implants; surgical dental prosthesis