DNSC G9000-G9001. Directed Readings In Functional Craniology. 1.5 pts. Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Introduction to and discussion of relevant literature in the fields of functional anatomy, comparative anatomy, embryology, and growth and development of the cranial complex.

DNSC G9002-G9003. Directed Readings In Cell and Molecular Biology. 1.5 pts. Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Students present articles demonstrating an understanding of current research.

DNSC G9004-G9005. Directed Readings In Biology of the Dentin/Pulp Complex. 1.5 pts. Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Critique and discussion of relevant literature in the fields of physiology and cell biology related to the problems of the dentin/pulp complex.

DNSC G9940. Bioengineering Aspects of Dental Implants. 3 pts. Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Lectures and laboratory on various aspects of dental implants, including: materials and design, biomechanics, aspects of surgical technique, stress and failure analysis. Term project with original research.