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PRE-DOCTORAL STUDENT HANDBOOK2021-2022

Welcome to the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. The student has chosen to attend aschool of dental medicine that has been a leader in its field since 1892.This handbook will serve to advise the student of the services and programs available to the student through theOffice of Student Services and Case Western Reserve University. In addition, many of the policies and procedures ofthe school are presented.The student is encouraged to contact the Office of Academic Affairs and/or the Office of Student Services whenevera problem arises, whether it is of a personal, academic or clinical nature. These two administrative offices will makeevery effort to assist the student in using the resources of the School of Dental Medicine and across the University.We have a long tradition of excellence in dental education. We have a network of distinguished alumni that providedsupport to both student and to recent graduates. Our students are presented with a rigorous and comprehensiveeducational experience that features strong clinical experiences, an evolving and dynamic Relevant ExperientialActive Learning (REAL) Curriculum, state-of-the-art dental simulation clinics, extensive community servicecomponents, and opportunities to specialize in various post-doctoral programs, all delivered by highly skilled facultyand staff.Finally, this 2021 academic year will mark our third year in the Health Education Campus (Samson Pavilion) and thedental clinic. The HEC is shared with our colleagues at the Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing, the School ofMedicine, and the Lerner College of Medicine.Kenneth B. Chance, Sr., DDS DeanKristin A. Williams, DDS, MPHAssistant Dean, Admissions and Student ServicesDavid D. Rolf II, DMD, MSAssociate Dean, Academic Affairs2

Table of ContentsIntroduction . 8Mission Statement of the School of Dental Medicine . 8Mission Statement of Case Western Reserve University. 8Office of Student Services . 9Orientation . 9White Coat Ceremony . 9Meet the Faculty Luncheon. 9Student Shadowing . 10Tutoring . 10Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling. 10Student Organizations . 11Preface . 11National Dental Organizations . 11American Dental Education Association . 11Academy of General Dentistry . 11American Student Dental Association . 11Dental Fraternities. 12Student National Dental Association . 12Executive Student Council . 12Off-Campus Living . 14Personal property insurance . 14University Email . 14CWRU email communications with students . 14CASEnet Account Activation . 14Case Western Reserve University Student Code of Conduct . 15School of Dental Medicine Code of Conduct . 17Part I. Codes of Conduct . 18Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct . 18University Standards of Conduct . 18Part II. Basic Standards of the Dental School Student Code of Professional Conduct . 19School of Dental Medicine Student Code of Professional Conduct . 19Performance on Exams Should Reflect the Student’s Ability . 19Work Submitted for Credit Should Reflect the Student's Performance . 19Respect Should be Shown for the Property of Others . 203

Representation of Self and Others Should be Fair. 20Part III. Addressing Violations of the Codes of Conduct . 20Reporting Suspected Violations . 20Informal Process . 20Formal Process. 21Appeal . 22Part IV. Sanctions . 22Informal Private Reprimand by the Course Director or by the Dean. 22Disciplinary Probation . 22Suspension . 23Dismissal. 23Additional Sanctions . 23Part V. Grievance Procedure . 23Sexual Misconduct Policy and Title IX . 24What is Title IX?. 24The student’s Rights as a Complainant/Respondent . 25SODM Standing Committees . 25Student Representation . 25Committee on Dental Education . 26Committee on Faculty-Student Relations . 26Clinical Affairs . 26University-Wide Services. 26Counseling Services . 26Disability Resources Office . 26Requesting Disability Accommodations. 27Temporary Disabilities (Illness and Injury) . 27Office of Accommodated Testing and Services (OATS) . 28International Student Services. 28University Health Services . 29Tuition and Financial Aid . 29Tuition Payments. 29Registration . 31Withdrawal and Refunds . 31Financial Aid . 31Student Employment. 32Important Policies . 324

Address Policy. 32Home address . 32Current Address . 32Emergency Contact . 32The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 33Dental Instrument Expectations. 33Social Media . 34Visitor Policy. 34Communicable Disease Policy . 35Hepatitis B Vaccination . 35Annual Tuberculin Testing . 36Student Dress Code . 36Personal Hygiene . 36Clothing . 37Additional Specifics . 37Attendance, Absence, and Leave of Absence. 37Attendance. 37Short-term absences . 38Extended Absences . 40Clinic Absences . 41Absences for Religious Reasons. 41Absence from Tests, Quizzes, or Examinations . 41Leave of Absence. 42Office of Academic Affairs . 43Grading Policy . 43Student On-line Access to Academic Information . 44Externships . 45General Guidelines for Externships . 45Applying for SODM Externship Permission . 45Appeal of an Unfavorable Decision. 46Approval of Externship Program . 46Professionals Day . 47Summer Research Program. 47Academic Standing and Promotion . 48Education Records and Tracking . 48The Committee on Student Standing and Promotion . 485

Three Categories of Academic Standing. 49Academic Good Standing . 49Academic Status Pending/Warning . 49Academic Probation. 49Dismissal or Repetition . 49Appeals. 50Policy on the Remediation of Courses. 50Competencies for Graduates . 51Background . 51Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Definition of Competency . 51American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Definition of Competency . 51The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) . 52Competency Domains . 52Human Body in Health and Disease . 52Patient Care: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning . 52Patient Care: Restoration and Maintenance of Health . 53Leadership: Ethics, Professionalism and Practice Management . 53Communication and Collaboration. 54Dental Medicine Technical Standards, Essential Abilities, and Characteristics . 54Introduction . 54Technical Standards . 55Observation . 55Communication. 56Motor Function . 56Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities . 56Behavioral and Social Attributes . 57Equal Access to the Dental Medicine Educational Program . 57Ability to Meet the School of Dental Medicine’s Technical Standards . 58Graduation Policies and Program Requirements . 59Length of Program. 59Graduation . 59Degree Requirements . 59 Passing the National Board Dental Examination Parts I & II OR Passing the Integrated NationalBoard Dental Examination (INBDE) (Class of 2022) . 59 Passing the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) (Classes of 2023 andbeyond) . 59 Passing the D4 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) . 596

Successful completion of all courses, clinical requirements and clinical competencies. 59Passing the National Board Dental Examination, Parts I & II . 59For the Class of 2022, all students must pass the National Board Dental Examination Parts I and IIas a requirement for graduation OR pass the Integrated National Board Dental Examination(INBDE). The School of Dental Medicine strongly advises students in the Class of 2022 who havepassed NBDE Part I to take and pass the NBDE Part II prior to the NBDE Part II beingdiscontinued on August 1, 2022. Those students who elect to and take the INBDE instead of NBDEPart II will no longer be allowed to take NBDE Part II . 59Passing the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). 59INBDE Information for Test Takers . 60INBDE Implementation . 60About the INBDE . 60The INBDE’s purpose . 60How INBDE differs from NBDE Part I and Part II . 60D4 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Policy . 61Academic Integrity . 61Exam Administration Rules . 61Confidentiality of Examination Content . 63Attendance during an exam . 63Review of exams . 63Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Complaints Policy . 63Notice of Opportunity and Procedure to File Complaints with the Commission . 63Student Academic Integrity Certification . 657

IntroductionThis Handbook is for information purposes only and is not a contract between the School of DentalMedicine (SODM), an academic unit within the School, and any student. SODM may change theHandbook, which functions as the guidelines for all currently enrolled dental students, at any time, ifdeemed necessary.The rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or other information shall be interpreted and applied bythe school to promote mission of the School of Dental Medicine at CWRU.The SODM reserve the right to change any provisions, rules, regulations, policies or procedures,offerings, fees, tuition, or requirements, at any time within the student’s duration in the school. ThisHandbook is to be read in its entirety and in particular, the rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, andprocedures of the SODM and University.DMD Students are responsible for being familiar with the contents of the Handbook. The onlineHandbook will always represent the current version and can be located nt-resourcesAll new students are expected to sign and date the Acknowledgement and Verification AgreementForm provided to confirm the handbook has been read and the form collected by Student Services.The signed form will be added to the physical files of each student.Mission Statement of the School of Dental MedicineThe mission of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is to provideoutstanding programs in oral health education, patient care, focused research and scholarship, andservice that are of value to our constituents. We will accomplish this in an environment which fosterscollegiality and professionalism and that enables a diverse group of students to become competentoral health care providers and contribute to the health and well-being of individuals andcommunities.Mission Statement of Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve University improves and enriches people’s lives through research thatcapitalizes on the power of collaboration, and education that dramatically engages our students.8

We realize this goal through: Scholarship and creative endeavor that draws on all forms of inquiry.Learning that is active, creative and continuous.Promotion of an inclusive culture of global citizenship.AccreditationThe Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program is fully accred

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