The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

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Approx. 16 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the oral cavity, covering anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments. Students will gain practical knowledge to diagnose and treat oral health issues.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity
  • Understand common oral health issues and how to diagnose them
  • Explore various treatments for oral diseases

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

    • USA: $161,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €70,000
    • USA: $161,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €70,000

    • USA: $292,000
    • India: ₹2,400,000
    • Spain: €150,000
    • USA: $161,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €70,000

    • USA: $292,000
    • India: ₹2,400,000
    • Spain: €150,000

    • USA: $228,000
    • India: ₹1,800,000
    • Spain: €120,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity
  • Identify and diagnose common oral health issues
  • Develop practical knowledge of various treatments for oral diseases

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of biology
  • Interest in oral health

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video Lectures

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  • Dental Radiography
  • Periodontal Disease

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Description

This course will focus on the interprofessional realtionship of dentistry and medicine. For each session, the medical specialist will present a broad overview of specific disease entity which will be followed by a dental educator discussing the relevant oral manifestations and implications. The final module of each session will be devoted to the interaction between the dental and other health care professionals.

Outline

  • The Interplay Between Medicine and Dentistry
  • Introduction to the oral cavity and to oral medicine
  • Introduction to the oral cavity and to oral medicine - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Pain management: approaches and challenges
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • The Science of Pain - Dr. Veena Graff
  • Oral and perioral pain management - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • The management of pain 1
  • The management of pain 2
  • The management of pain 3
  • Diabetic patients and their care
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Diabetes - Dr. Craig Wynne
  • The diabetic patient and the oral health care provider - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Understanding diabetes 1
  • Understanding diabetes 2
  • Understanding diabetes 3
  • Endocrine disorders: understanding thyroid cancer and osteoporosis
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Thyroid and endocrine disease - Dr. Caroline Kim
  • Oral medicine perspectives on endocrine conditions - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Endocrine diseases their management 1
  • Endocrine diseases their management 2
  • Endocrine diseases their management 3
  • Care of cardiovascular diseases and infections
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Cardiovascular disease - Dr. Frank Silvestry
  • Interplay of oral and cardiac conditions - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Cardiology in practice 1
  • Cardiology in practice 2
  • Cardiology in practice 3
  • Dermatologic conditions of the oral cavity
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Autoimmune dermatologic disease - Dr. Aimee Payne
  • Oral involvement in dermatologic disease - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 1
  • Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 2
  • Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 3
  • Blood and bone marrow cancers
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Leukemia - Dr. David Porter
  • Leukemia, hematologic malignancies, and their oral impacts - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • Hematological malignancies 1
  • Hematological malignancies 2
  • Hematological malignancies 3
  • Understanding head and neck cancers
  • Intro - Dr. Katherine France
  • Head and neck cancer: diagnosis and treatment - Dr. Jason Newman
  • Head and neck cancers: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, dentistry - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler
  • The impact of head and neck cancer 1
  • The impact of head and neck cancer 2
  • The impact of head and neck cancer 3
  • Final Exam
  • Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

This course on Oral Cavity received positive reviews from learners. Many found it to be informative and engaging.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course content is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics related to oral cavity.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and provide clear explanations.
  • The quizzes and assignments help reinforce the learning.
  • The videos and visuals are of high quality.
  • The course material is up-to-date and relevant.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some learners found the course too basic and not challenging enough.
  • The course could benefit from more interactive elements.
  • The discussion forums could be more active.
  • The course may not be suitable for those without a background in dentistry or healthcare.
  • The course may not cover certain topics in-depth, depending on the learner's expectations.
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler, Dr. Uri Hangorsky
University of Pennsylvania
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