Dentistry 101

  • 4.7
Approx. 8 hours to complete

Course Summary

Dentistry 101 is a comprehensive course that covers the basics of dental anatomy, oral health, and common dental procedures. You will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent dental professional.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about dental anatomy and oral health
  • Gain practical skills in common dental procedures
  • Understand the role of a dental professional in patient care

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $35,000 - $45,000
    • India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €25,000
    • USA: $35,000 - $45,000
    • India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €25,000

    • USA: $60,000 - $75,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
    • USA: $35,000 - $45,000
    • India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €25,000

    • USA: $60,000 - $75,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €30,000

    • USA: $150,000 - $200,000
    • India: INR 10,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
    • Spain: €50,000 - €70,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of dental anatomy and oral health
  • Learn how to perform common dental procedures
  • Develop communication and patient care skills

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of biology and anatomy
  • Access to dental equipment and materials

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Self-paced online course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments

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  • Dr. Mark Burhenne
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Description

Dentistry 101 is an introduction to the exciting and diverse field of dentistry through the lens of its many practitioners. If you’re interested in exploring dentistry as a profession, or if you’re ready to pursue a career in it and want to prepare yourself for dental school and the profession that lies ahead, Dentistry 101 will help you better envision the paths you can take.

Outline

  • Introduction & Choosing a Career Path in Dentistry
  • Welcome to Dentistry 101
  • Course Overview
  • Introduction
  • Dentistry as a Career
  • Public Health
  • Private Practice
  • Diversity in Dentistry
  • Syllabus
  • Help us learn more about you!
  • Additional Resources
  • Contributors' Biographies
  • Public Health
  • Private Practice
  • Diversity in Dentistry
  • Further Specialty Areas of Dentistry
  • Introduction
  • Prosthodontics
  • Endodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Introduction
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Additional Resources
  • Contributors' Biographies
  • Additional Resources
  • Contributors' Biographies
  • Prosthodontics
  • Endodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Areas of Enhancement in Dentistry
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Research
  • New Technologies in Dentistry
  • The Biology of Pain
  • Hospital Dentistry
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Additional Resources
  • Contributors' Biographies
  • Introduction to Research
  • New Technologies in Dentistry
  • Hospital Dentistry
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Dental Schools & Conclusion
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Dental Schools
  • Applying to Dental Schools
  • Conclusion: Dentistry 101
  • Additional Resources
  • Contributors' Biographies
  • Course Feedback
  • Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
  • Applying to Dental Schools

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the basics of dentistry with Coursera's Dentistry 101 course. Students have praised this course for its comprehensive approach to teaching dentistry, covering everything from oral anatomy to dental procedures. Many users appreciate the interactive nature of the course, which includes quizzes and assignments to help reinforce learning. Overall, this course has received positive feedback for its engaging and informative content.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive approach to teaching dentistry

Pros from User Reviews

  • Interactive quizzes and assignments
  • Engaging and informative content
  • Great for beginners
  • Easy to follow lectures
  • Excellent instructors

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Limited hands-on experience
  • Not suitable for those seeking advanced dentistry knowledge
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • No certification or accreditation
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Russell Taichman, Rogerio Castilho
University of Michigan
Coursera

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Russell Taichman

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