University of Louisville School of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry Academics

4-year traditional. The basic and clinical sciences are integrated. Patient contact is initiated in the first year. The majority of electives are usually taken in the fourth year. First year: The basic science and preclinical technique courses, clinical experience in diagnosis and clinical observation/assisting, as well as periodontics. Second year: A continuation of the basic science and clinical technique courses. Involvement in patient treatment begins. Third and fourth years: Completion of the advanced basic and clinical courses, extensive clinical patient contact, rotations in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery, and exposure to hospital dentistry. Grading Policy Most grading is by letter grades, but several courses are offered, especially in the clinical program, on a Pass/Fail basis.