2021-2022 Student Guide to Academic Studies
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AT HOUSTON Student Guide to Academic Studies 2021-2022 THE DENTIST'S PLEDGE I, as a member of the dental profession, shall keep this pledge and these stipulations. I understand and accept that my primary responsibility is to my patients, and I shall dedicate myself to render, to the best of my ability, the highest standard of oral health care and to maintain a relationship of respect and confidence. Therefore, let all come to me safe in the knowledge that their total health and well- being are my first considerations. I shall accept the responsibility that, as a professional, my competence rests on continuing the attainment of knowledge and skill in the arts and sciences of dentistry. I acknowledge my obligation to support and sustain the honor and integrity of the profession and to conduct myself in all endeavors such that I shall merit the respect of patients, colleagues and my community. I further commit myself to the betterment of my community for the benefit of all society. I shall faithfully observe the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the profession. All this I pledge with pride in my commitment to the profession and the public it serves. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the School of Dentistry ............................................................................. 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6 Hours of Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ..... 7 Curriculum Course Syllabi ...................................................................................................................... 8 Electives and Continuing Dental Education Programs ......................................................... 8 Course Exemption ................................................................................................................ 9 Examinations and Grading Examinations and Absences.................................................................................................. 10 Examination Review ............................................................................................................. 10 Grade Reporting ................................................................................................................... 10 Course Failures and Remediation ........................................................................................ 11 Grade Grievance .................................................................................................................. 11 Progress Evaluation Essential Skills for Dentists ………………………………………………………………………. 12 Progress Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………. 13 End of Fall Semester Evaluation ........................................................................................... 13 End of Year Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 13 Dean's Student Excellence List ............................................................................................. 14 Evaluation for Graduation ...................................................................................................... 14 Appeal Process ..................................................................................................................... 14 Policies and Responsibilities Professionalism .................................................................................................................... 16 Guidelines for Patient Recruitment ....................................................................................... 17 Academic Integrity ................................................................................................................ 17 Code of Academic Integrity ……………………………………………………………………… 17 Student Conduct and Discipline ............................................................................................ 21 Personal Appearance ........................................................................................................... 23 ID Badges.............................................................................................................................. 23 Attendance ........................................................................................................................... 24 Student Withdrawal .............................................................................................................. 25 Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................. 25 Disability Accommodation .................................................................................................... 26 Absences on Religious Holy Days ........................................................................................ 26 Severe Weather and School Closure.................................................................................... 27 Discrimination and Harassment ............................................................................................ 27 Students Rights Under FERPA ............................................................................................ 27 Use of Social Media………………………………………………………………………………… 27 3 General Information Academic Advisors ............................................................................................................... 29 Communication with Students .............................................................................................. 29 Faculty and Course Evaluation ............................................................................................ 30 DDS Program Complaints..................................................................................................... 30 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................... 30 Video Taping of Lectures …………………………………………………………………………. 31 Student Laptop Requirements ............................................................................................. 31 Magnification ........................................................................................................................ 32 School of Dentistry Building Access ..................................................................................... 32 Student Directory .................................................................................................................. 32 Information and Referral Services ........................................................................................ 32 Learning Resource Services Library and Learning Commons ........................................................................................... 33 Copyright Infringement ......................................................................................................... 34 Computer Services ............................................................................................................... 34 Bookstores ........................................................................................................................... 34 Educational Support Services .............................................................................................. 35 Media Production Services .................................................................................................. 35 Educational Technology ....................................................................................................... 36 Audience Response System ................................................................................................ 36 National Board Dental Examinations National Board Dental Examination, Part II .......................................................................... 37 Integrated National Board Dental Examination .................................................................... 37 Student Organizations UT Registered Student Organizations ................................................................................. 38 Fraternities ........................................................................................................................... 39 Student Council .................................................................................................................... 39 Student InterCouncil ............................................................................................................. 39 Student Awards ................................................................................................................. 40 Appendix A: Electives ...................................................................................................... 43 Appendix B: List of Courses ............................................................................................ 61 Appendix C: Book List ...................................................................................................... 66 4 Welcome to The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston On behalf of the faculty, students, staff and administration of The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD), welcome to the 2021-2022 academic year! The Student Guide to Academic Studies is designed to help you become familiar with the policies and procedures needed to successfully navigate our curriculum. It is every student’s