dentalcare CE652 Dental Curriculum Instructions
- August 18, 2024
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Curriculum/Stage| Recommendeddentalcare.com
Courses
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Orientation|
- Aerosols in the Dental Office: Best Practices for Patient and Practitioner Safety (CE619)
- Anatomy & Histology of the Gingival Unit and Basic Oral Hygiene (CE592)
- Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry (CE334)
- Environmental Infection Prevention and Control (CE363)
- Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Oral Health and Nutrition (CE583)
- Hand Hygiene (CE590)
- Mandated, Highly Recommended, and Other Vaccines for Oral Healthcare Personnel Workers (CE479)
- Personal Protective Equipment (CE483)
- Professional Dental Terminology for the Dental Assistant and Hygienist (CE542)
First Year Fall/Spring
Introduction to Dentistry and Infection Control |
- Aerosols in the Dental Office: Best Practices for Patient and Practitioner Safety (CE619)
- The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm (CE676)
- Clinical Practice Guidelines for an Infection Control/Exposure Control Program in the Oral Healthcare Setting (CE342)
- Concepts of Four-handed Dentistry (CE643)
- Environmental Infection Prevention and Control (CE363)
- Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Oral Health and Nutrition (CE583)
- Hand Hygiene (CE590)
- Hazard Communication Compliance (CE502)
- Hazardous (and Universal) Waste Management (CE499)
- HIV: Infection Control/Exposure Control Issues for Oral Healthcare Workers (CE97)
- Infection Control-related Administrative Policies and Work Restrictions (CE473)
- Introduction to Infection Prevention (CE582)
- Oral Health Care: A Whole New Language (CE21)
- Personal Protective Equipment (CE483)
- Post exposure Evaluation and Follow-up (CE472)
- Perfect Posture Mechanics: Part I – Dentistry and Your Body (CE667)
- Perfect Posture Mechanics: Part II – Into the Operatory (CE672)
- Regulated Medical Waste Management (CE498)
- Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-care Items in Oral Healthcare Settings (CE474)
- What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (CE652)
Ethical Issues in Dentistry|
- Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Elder Abuse: Know the Basics (CE593)
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part I – Principles and Values (CE510)
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part II – Codes of Ethics (CE528)
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part III – Ethical Decision Marking (CE546)
- Recognizing a Human Trafficking Victim or a Perpetrator (CE600)
Geriatric Dentistry|
- Aging, Systemic Disease and Oral Health: Implications for Women Worldwide (Part I) (CE302)
- Aging, Systemic Disease and Oral Health: Implications for Women Worldwide (Part II) (CE330)
- Dental Health and Dementia: More than Forgetfulness (CE566)
- Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911 (CE586)
Biochemistry|
Occlusion|
Dental Anatomy|
Dental Materials Science|
- A-Z Fundamentals of Toothpaste: Oral Health Benefits in a Tube (CE670)
- Choosing a Toothpaste: What’s the Big Deal? (CE565)
Head and Neck Anatomy|
- Head and Neck Anatomy: Part I – Bony Structures (CE591)
- Head and Neck Anatomy: Part II – Musculature (CE597)
- Head and Neck Anatomy: Part III – Cranial Nerves (CE598)
Oral Histology and Embryology|
Operative Dentistry|
- A Nonsurgical Caries Treatment Option: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) (CE678)
- An Update on Demineralization/Remineralization (CE73)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Demineralization/Remineralization (CE372)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Diagnosis (CE373)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Epidemiology (CE368)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Erosion (CE374)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Intervention (CE376)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Prevention (CE375)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Risk Assessment (CE377)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: The Agent (CE369)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: The Environment (CE371)
- Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: The Host (CE370)
- Environmental Infection Prevention and Control (CE363)
- Managing Dental Erosion: Current Understanding and Future Directions (CE517)
- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Proximal Lesions (CE627)
- Oral Hard Tissue Disease and Home Care Management (CE661)
Preventive Dentistry and Periodontal Treatment|
- Anatomy & Histology of the Gingival Unit and Basic Oral Hygiene (CE592)
- A String Around Your Finger: Do We Really Need to Floss? (CE550)
- The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm (CE676)
- Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations (CE468)
- Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry (CE334)
- Immunological and Inflammatory Aspects of Periodontal Disease (CE1)
- Periodontics: Oral Health and Wellness I. Understanding Periodontal Health, Recognizing Disease States and Choices in Treatment Strategies (CE50)
- Sealants: The Added Link in Prevention (CE673)
- You are What You Eat: Nutrition and Periodontal Health (CE664)
- Re-examining the Plaque-Gingivitis Connection and the Role of Stannous Fluoride (CE579)
- The 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-implant Diseases (CE610)
Physiology|
Smoking and Substance Abuse |
- An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental Professionals (CE545)
- Methamphetamine: Implications for the Dental Team (CE332)
- The Dental Professional’s Role in the Opioid Crisis (CE560)
- Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted Patients (CE534)
Critical Thinking and Review of Literature |
- Evidence-Based Decision Making: Introduction and Formulating Good Clinical Questions (CE311)
- Evidence-based Dentistry – Why Do I Need That? (CE625)
- Strategies for Searching the Literature Using PubMed (CE340)
- Using an Evidence-based Approach to Making Patient Recommendations for Power Toothbrushes (CE648)
Oral Diagnosis|
Radiology|
- Basic Radiation Physics (CE570)
- Biological Effects of Radiation (CE572)
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Applications in Dentistry (CE531)
- Digital Imaging in Dentistry: Intraoral, Extraoral, and 3D Technology (CE512)
- General Principles of Pharmacology (CE580)
- Intraoral Imaging: Basic Principles, Techniques and Error Correction (CE559)
- Intraoral Radiographic Anatomy (CE601)
- Panoramic Radiographs: Technique & Anatomy Review (CE533)
- Practical Panoramic Imaging (CE589)
- Radiographic Interpretations (CE513)
- Radiographic Selection Criteria (CE584)
- Radiographic Techniques for the Pediatric Patient (CE63)
- The Radiographic Image (CE571)
- Intraoral Imaging Technique – Beyond the Textbook (CE660)
Second Year Fall/Spring/Summer
Pharmacology|
- Adjunctive and Prophylactic Use of Antibacterial Agents in Dentistry (CE475)
- Adverse Drug Reactions – Part I (CE536)
- Adverse Drug Reactions – Part II (CE537)
- Cardiovascular Drugs Our Patients Take (CE581)
- Powerful Therapeutic Spices in Medicine (CE549a)
- The Dental Professional’s Role in the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance and Adverse Antibiotic Reactions (CE614)
General/Systemic Diseases|
- Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Oral Health (CE573)
- Management of Patients with Chronic Diseases (CE567)
- The Truth about Hidden Sugars: A Risk for Health (CE558)
- Medically Compromised Patient Care (CE628)
Microbiology|
Pulp Biology|
Behavior Management: Children/Developmentally Disabled |
Periodontics|
- Aligning the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis with the 2018 AAP Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases (CE620)
- Enhanced Visualization in Periodontal Therapy: A Clear Picture of Better Patient Care (CE653)
Fixed Prosthodontics (single units)|
Medical Emergencies/ Local Anesthesia|
- Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry (CE325)
- Local Anesthetic Agents in Dentistry (CE646)
- Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (CE391)
- Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (CE516)
- Sedation in the Dental Office: An Overview (CE464)
Growth and Development |
Patient Assessment |
Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology|
- Actinic Cheilosis: Etiology, Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment (CE400)
- A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions (CE110)
- Oral Cancer (CE348)
- Oral Piercings: Implications for Dental Professional (CE423)
- The Detection and Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Primary Dental Care (CE395)
Behavioral Sciences (communication skills)|
Fixed Prosthodontics (fixed dental prostheses)|
- Current Concepts in Dental Implants: Clinical Assessment in the Prevention of Peri-implant Mucositis, Peri-implantitis, and Implant Failure (CE514)
- Full Arch Implant Prostheses: Part I – Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (CE612)
- Full Arch Implant Prostheses: Part II – Fabrication Procedures (CE618)
Removable Prosthodontics |
- Non-Metal Clasp Dentures Dentures (CE650)
- Prosthesis Retention and Effective Use of Denture Adhesive in Complete Denture Therapy (CE360)
Orthodontics|
Pediatric Dentistry|
- Basic Techniques for Management of the Infant and Toddler Patient (CE54)
- Child Maltreatment: The Role of a Dental Professional (CE599)
- Dental Care for Infants (CE387)
- Effective Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration for Children (CE92)
- Smiles For Tomorrow (CE4)
Endodontics|
Oral Surgery|
Beginning Clinical Experiences: Diagnosis, Radiology, Treatment Planning,
Operative, Pediatric dentistry, Periodontics (Preventive Recalls)|
Preclinical Endodontics|
Removable Prosthodontics|
Advanced Periodontal Therapy|
Clinical Experiences|
Team Dentistry Concepts|
- Achieving Patient-Centered Care through Inter professional Collaborative Practice (CE471)
- A Humanistic Approach to Team Member Motivation (CE525)
Third Year Fall/Spring/Summer
Continued Clinical Experiences|
Community Based Dental Education and Public Health |
- Community-based Dental Care: An Alternative Approach to Improve Access to Dental Providers (CE552)
- Improving Oral Health Literacy: Teaching Primary School Students through the Lessons in a Lunch Box Program (CE456)
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (esthetics, implants, surgery, etc. )|
- Alveolar Ridge Preservation and Augmentation for Optimal Implant Placement (CE626)
- Beauty is more than skin deep: Evaluating and Establishing Ideal Smile Esthetics (CE649)
- Smile Design: 7 Deadly Sins (CE642)
- What to Know About Whitening (CE491)
- How Whitening Works (CE657)
Management of the Complex Patient (geriatric, patients with disabilities and
other special needs)|
Practice Management|
Team Dentistry Concepts|
Periodontics: Oral Health and Wellness (Choices in Tx Strategies)|
Fourth Year Fall/Spring
Comprehensive Patient Care|
Community Rotations|
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Practice|
Grand Rounds/Critical Thinking/Case Presentations/ Clinical
Pathology/Electives|
Advanced Prosthodontics|
Care of Special Patient Populations (medically complex, frail older adults,
persons with disabilities)|
Sleep Medicine|
- Sleep Apnea Management for the Dentist (CE578)
- Sleep Bruxism: Myths, Misconceptions and Management Strategies (CE630)
Electives|
- An Evidence-based Approach to Laser Therapy around Ailing/Failing Dental Implants (CE564)
- Forensic Dentistry (CE401)
- Lasers in Dentistry: Minimally Invasive Tools for the Modern Practice (CE394)
- A Palette of Plant-based Diets: How do they Impact Dental Health? (CE659)
- Popular Diet “Trends” – Lean in on Dental Health (CE663)