A MESSAGE FROM

ERIC SUNG, DDS
Interim section CHAIR, BIOMATERIALS

The Section of Biomaterials Science provides basic didactic coursework to beginning students; advanced courses in materials and biomechanics and guest lectures on materials in restorative dentistry and removable partial dentures to intermediate students; and lectures on advanced materials and biomechanics to pediatric dentistry and orthodontic program residents. These courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the characteristics of restorative and laboratory materials. Further, the courses emphasize the proper procedures for manipulation of the materials to provide the appropriate clinical response.

The Section also performs research into the properties and biomechanical characteristics of new and commonly used restorative materials and devices. Students and faculty perform collaborative research. The results of these investigations are presented at national and international research meetings and are integrated into the teaching programs.