About this Course
The mouth is the window into human health. This course provides an overview of dental medicine to engage, educate, excite and assist you in improving the oral health of your patients and members of your community. We will review topics in dental medicine including scope of the field, what to expect in function, and some of the many ways that dysfunction may present for different patients. This will include discussions of mouth, jaw, and tooth anatomy, pathology, and treatment. We will talk about differences between patients and the unique roles that different members of the dental field may play in treatment depending on the patient and condition. This course starts from basic concepts and proceeds to review trends in current research and technology. We offer scientific background, some skills for patient evaluation and interview, and some suggestions for further learning for those interested in or involved in dental education
What You'll Learn
- Review the scope and functions of dental medicine
- Understand presentations of dental dysfunctions in patients
- Progress from basic concepts to current research trends
- Apply knowledge to improve oral health
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English
Instructors
Dr. Uri Hangorsky
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/ Director PASS
Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito
Professor and Chairman of Oral Medicine
Dr. Eric Stoopler
Associate Professor of Oral Medicine