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A clinical based course developing the skills of interviewing patients, ascertaining pertinent medical and dental issues, and performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations. These evaluations include soft and hard tissue exams, impressions, face bows and bite registrations for mounting diagnostic cast on articulators, as well as dental photographs. After identifying all dental concerns, whether to be treated by the student dentist or not, the students consult with all applicable disciplines to develop strategies to address the problems of the patient. The students develop skills to assimilate information into appropriate treatment plans for the individual patients, as well as for all patients with similar types of problems. They also develop skills to present comprehensive treatment plans to patients in a manner that patients can appreciate.