Learning the basics of oral cavity structure anatomy. Learning radiographic techniques that will be used in daily dental practice. Understanding diagnostic systems (semiotics and the use of dedicated tools). Learning basic photography techniques for creating a photographic archive, also useful for medical-legal purposes. Learning to recognize carious lesions, complications, and periodontal diseases. Learning to evaluate patients with systemic problems (at-risk patients). Learning to use dental practice management software. Becoming familiar with the routine of a professional dental office: understanding the dedicated instruments, both in terms of organizing the operating room and specific aspects of various branches of operative dentistry. Understanding the necessary protocols for maintenance, disinfection, and sterilization of machines and small instruments. Setting up a medical record, learning the basics of the components of informed consent. Learning the components of prescription writing and exam/consultation requests. Learning the basic behavioral approaches toward the patient and verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Course Prerequisites
Understanding the basic concepts of maxillofacial anatomy, general pathology, and microbiology. Possessing basic skills in psychology.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment Methods
Oral examination
Texts
None
Contents
Overview of the anatomy of the maxillary bones Dental anatomy Radiographic techniques Initial consultation Oral cavity semiotics The periodontium Instrumental exams Basic computing: hardware Basic computing: management software Dental caries Photography in dentistry Patients with systemic issues Psychological approach to dental patients Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques Simulated patient approach The operating room Dental equipment Turbines, micromotors, contra-angles, and tartar removers Instruments Asepsis in dentistry Sterilization techniques Medical records Prescriptions Information and consent”
