Perspective in Dentistry: Course Overview & Program Details

PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE? 1 2 3 A way of thinking A condition in which The ability to about and a person knows understand which understanding which things are things are truly something....

PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE? 1 2 3 A way of thinking A condition in which The ability to about and a person knows understand which understanding which things are things are truly something. important and does important and which not worry or think things are not. about important things. PERSPECTIVE DENTISTRY  Gives the students an overview of the What to expect? 6-year Doctor of Dental Medicine program. Goal and 1. To prepare dental students for clinical work. Objective of the Course: 2. To highlight why and how one can enjoy a career in dentistry. Reasons for Students` A.Personal Choice of Dentistry B.External People Involved in Training a Dentist Members of the Allied Dentistry Teachers or Professions (health Clinical Instructors professionals, X-ray and Laboratory Technicians Government Agencies (Ched, PRC) Private Educational Dentist Licensure Examination Institutions Theoretical – 3 days Practical – 2 days  Dentistry – as adopted by the 1997 ADA House of Delegates What is Dentistry Is the Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Diseases, Disorders and Conditions of the Oral Cavity. As a Science Is the knowledge obtained through systematized investigation or study or inquiry concerning the various theories, principles and concepts of dentistry. As an Art It involves skilled craftmanship or psychomotor skills or technical skills in the practice of the profession. As a Profession A calling or vocation requiring specialized knowledge and technical skills following lengthy and intensive preparation.  Service to Mankind Preventive Services Remedial/Corrective/Curative Services Three-Fold Three factors responsible for immediate complaints of patients Value of the Pain Discomfort Dental Deformity Social Security Profession Ideal means of livelihood Career Opportunities Prestige Title or Degree: Doctor (Dr.) Ideal Traits of a Dentist Dedication to service Honesty and Sincerity Diligence and Thoroughness Resourcefulness Charity Characteristics that a Dental Student Should Possess ENERGY ENTHUSIASM PATIENCE PERSEVERAN CE  Oral Needs of Humanity Conditions of the Oral Cavity/Mouth (Abnormal/Normal) Relations of the Oral Cavity to the general system. PREVENTIVE VS REMEDIAL 1. Preventive Services Done to avoid the onset of disease. In the medical field this includes taking vitamins and minerals to increase resistance to infection. Twice a year Dental Check-up Oral Prophylaxis Or Cleaning Fluoridization Fluoridation Oral Health Education Oral Hygiene Regimen Remedial/Corrective Curative Services Include heart bypass surgery, using medicines when one is sick, kidney transplant, etc. In Dentistry Restorations RCT (Root Canal Therapy Treatment) Oral Surgery Prostheses EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF A DENTIST 1. PRIVATE PRACTICE Individual/Solo Practice – the dentist practices as one practitioner. Partnership and Group Practice – practice of two/three or more dentists joined in cost-sharing arrangement to provide improved service at a minimized cost. Multi-located Practice – in need of more clientele, dentist may apportion his time to serve other locations. Can be very expensive and a difficult method of establishing a practice. Part-time Practice – the practice is limited to a few hours only. 2. Public Health Dentists Affords a novice dental practitioner a grand opportunity whether in the employ of the national or local government. 3. Hospital Dentists – dentists practicing in a private hospital. 4. Military Dentists – dentists who wishes to make use of their specialized skills in the AFP dental corps unit. 5. Industry/Company Dentists - employ by private company or industry in a full-time basis or retainer-ship. 6. School Dentists – Dentists who seeks employment in a private school or college or university. 7. Dental Educator - Dentists who opt to pursue a career in teaching. Requires education units in teaching. Administrative skills and capabilities. 8. Other Avenues / Opportunities Dental Assistant - A novice dentist who seek employment to a private dentist. Can serve as a buffer or period of re-adjustment during which one can acquire experiences and evaluate private practice opportunities. Dentists who wish to seek employment abroad but are not licensed to practice as dentists in other countries. Dental Researchers - A dental practitioner who choose to do research or investigation in any dental field or specialization. Usually inside a University (local or abroad). Graduate Study - Dentists opt for a limited practice of one or two specific fields. Requires to pursue a 3 to 4 years additional graduate study such as Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Dentistry (Endodontics, Oral surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, et. Heritage Practice - Practice is retained in a family or class of practitioner with the patient load inherited by the beginner member. Ultimately, the latter takes over the entire practice. Dental or Medical Representative - One who seeks employment in major drug companies and dental traders. Dental Consultants - One who is employed by a dental company, laboratory and/or trader for his/her expertise. Foreign Employment Dentists Dental Assistants (require a license abroad) Dental Hygienists (work on certain procedures) Dental Nurse Dental Technician (for dentures) THE SCOPE OF THE DENTAL SUBJECTS DENTAL COURSES The pre-clinical subjects will give a basic knowledge on the different skills that can be practiced on the ivorine teeth and the model casts in the laboratory classes. Clinical Dentistry will train the dentistry student in the actual handling of dental patients, while Hospital Dentistry will give an overview of the hospital protocol and the management of medically compromised patients. Basic Medical Subjects General Anatomy 1 Biochemistry Study of different parts of the human Study of the biochemistry of cells and body by regions, involving tissues such organelles and their relation to general as bones, muscles, nerves, blood body metabolism. Covers the metabolism vessels, and internal organs using of foodstuff and chemical processes by human models. which the human body derives and Focuses on regions from the shoulders utilizes energy. to the feet. General Physiology with Family General Anatomy 2 - Head and Planning Neck Study of the functions of human body organs, tissues, and cells, with practical Thorough study of the head and neck, applications to dentistry and integration of including anatomical details on the skull, family planning topics. face, oral cavity, and other maxillofacial structures. General Pathology Microbiology Study of general and systemic Study of the biology of pathogenic pathology to provide proficiency in microorganisms (infectious agents) interpreting macroscopic (gross) and to provide a knowledge base for microscopic (histologic) changes in the control, prevention, diagnosis, various organs. Focuses on management, and treatment of diseases/abnormalities of humans. infectious diseases with oral significance. Emphasis on oral microflora. Pharmacology Study of the mechanism of drug Principles of Medicine action on living tissue used in the prevention and treatment of oral Course designed to provide a diseases. logical framework for learning and a working knowledge of internal medicine needed for diagnosing dental patients with medical illnesses, relating and correlating these to dentistry. Basic Dental Courses ORAL HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY ORAL ANATOMY Study of microscopic structures Morphology of deciduous and of oral/dental tissues and their permanent dentition, their embryonic development. alignment and relationships with supporting structures. DENTAL MATERIALS CARIOLOGY Study of the physical and chemical properties of metallic Diagnosis, etiology, and non-metallic materials used microbiology, classification, in Dentistry, including the prevention and management of manipulation and uses of the dental caries in individuals and different dental materials and populations. different variables of the dental materials. Learn how to use it and manipulate.  ORAL PHYSIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL OCCLUSION Aseptic Protocols that prevent Study of oro-facial mechanisms & spread of contamination and dynamic interrelationships among infectious substances from dental, neuromuscular and TMJ as patients to patients and patients they influence establishment of to dental staff. Proper functional occlusion, mastication sterilization of instruments. deglutition and speech. Handling and disposal of Deals with the physiology of the infectious wastes to prevent Human Masticatory Apparatus cross contamination. (stomatognathic system) and occlusion. Stomatognathic System Structures involved in speech, tasting and in receiving, chewing and swallowing of food. Normal functions of the mouth. Occlusion – meeting of two jaws. ORAL PATHOLOGY Deals with diseases and abnormalities afflicting oral and dental tissues as well as several systemic diseases that present oral lesions as part of their pathology. Preclinical Subjects Operative Dentistry 1 Deals with the principles of cavity preparation and the manipulation of filling materials necessary for the restoration of carious teeth. Operative Dentistry 2 Concepts and principles in restoring lost tooth structure to their proper form, function, and aesthetics using typodont and live patient case management. Prosthodontics 1 (Fixed Partial Prosthodontics 3 (Removable Denture) Complete Denture) Concepts and principles in the Deals with the rehabilitation of restoration of natural teeth as well completely edentulous patients as rehabilitation and maintenance based on the principles of of partially dentate individuals using biomechanics and aesthetics fixed partial denture prostheses. using appropriate biocompatible materials. Prosthodontics 2 (Removable Partial Denture) Concepts and principles of restoring missing teeth and associated structures of partially edentulous individuals with removable prostheses. Includes designing, prescription writing, and the selection of appropriate biocompatible materials. Roentgenology Study of different types of radiographic apparatus, their operations, application, and maintenance. Includes processing, mounting, reading, and interpretation of radiographs. Anesthesiology Study of the principles and techniques of regional anesthesia in dental practice and the pharmacology of different local anesthetics used in dentistry. Includes topics on general anesthesia andconscious sedation.  Endodontics Orthodontics 1 Study of the prevention, Deals with the fundamentals of diagnosis, and growth and treatment of diseases of the development of both normal and dental pulp and periradicular abnormal tissues. craniofacial structures and their relation to the Oral Diagnosis and stomatognathic system. Treatment Planning Deals with the principles and procedures in making a diagnosis and treatment planning. Clinical Subjects Orthodontics 2 Study of the prevention, interception, and treatment of malocclusion. Oral Surgery 1 Study of the general principles of surgery and its application in dentistry. Oral Surgery 2 Deals with surgical management of complicated extractions, reduction and fixation of traumatic injuries of the face and jaws and surrounding tissues, and other conditions related to lesions of the oral cavity. Periodontics 1 Pediatric Dentistry (with Child Study of normal periodontium as well as Psychology) theclassification, etiology, and pathogenesis ofperiodontal diseases. Study of the principles and techniques in the management of the child with dental problems, Periodontology: Study of normal and abnormal periodontium, together with the etiology, pathology, including treatment of injuries and and management of periodontal diseases. interceptive orthodontics Periodontics 2 Principles and concepts in the prevention, Basic Dental Implantology differential diagnosis, and management Study of fundamental knowledge on the ofperiodontal diseases. biological and scientific basis for implant treatment. Includes patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning, implant selection, surgery and prosthodontic procedures, post- surgical care, and maintenance procedures. Forensic Dentistry Interprofessional Approach in Patient Deals with the study of dental/oral parts of Management the body in the confirmation of identity of Study on collaborative practice among victims. healthcare professionals for the provision of comprehensive and quality health services Current Trends in Dentistry to patients. Study concerned with the latest Focuses on principles of mutual respect, developments in dentistry, including dental effective communication, and collaboration materials, dental technology, new to integrate knowledge, skills, and techniques, and other areas related to experiences across professions. clinical dentistry such as infection control practices, genetics, and medically compromised patients. Management of Patients with Special Needs Interdisciplinary Approach in Patient Study of basic protocols in managing Management patients with special oral health care needs Study of interaction among different (with physical, developmental, mental, disciplines of dentistry within an integrated sensory, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional service-learning environment where an impairments. interdisciplinary team can work effectively for optimal patient care. Dental Public Health Dental Public Health 1 and Other Related Study of the concepts and principles of public health dentistry. Courses Public Health: Science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health in society. Biostatistics and Epidemiology Biostatistics - Application of statistical Dental Public Health 2 (School-Based) techniques to scientific research in health- related fields (dentistry). Identify health Concepts, principles, and methods of trends that lead to life-saving measures community dentistry, health service through the application of statistical administration, oral health education, procedures. preventive dentistry, and primary health Epidemiology - Scientific study of (oral) care. diseases/illnesses among the population. Specific to how, when, and where these Dental Public Health 3 (Field Work) diseases occur. Principles and methods designed in the practice of community dentistry in an adopted community.  UG Research 1 (Methods of Research) Nutrition in Dentistry Principles and methods in research and its application to dentistry, focused on developing a research protocol. Physical, chemical, and biological Thesis processes that develop and renew tissues of the UG Research 2 (Research Presentation) body by absorption and assimilation of Basic principles in preparing a technical paper for presentation food materials. and discussion in a scientific forum and/or for publication. Relates the importance of nutrition to Undergraduate Research dental health, especially during the Dental Research Forum formation and maturation of tooth University Research Forum development. Competition Philippine Dental Association Dental Informatics Dentsply Philippines DOST Regional Research Principles and programs of computer Competition applications in dental practice. Southeast Asia Research Competition International Research Competition Practice Management with Andragogy (Teaching and Entrepreneurship Learning) The practice of dentistry in Study of concepts and principles relation to social, economic, and of learning and characteristics of cultural conditions of the adult learners and its process community. elements for adult education. Jurisprudence and Ethics Study of the relation of law and ethics to dental practice. Hospital Dentistry Hospital Dentistry 1 Dental internship for senior students at a local or university training hospital or affiliated hospital designed to orient the students with hospital decorum, scope, and overall functions of the different Departments and Divisions. Hospital Dentistry 2 Internship for senior students in a local hospital with rotation to the different departments and learn the referral system and proper hospital decorum.  Clinical Dentistry 4 Clinical Dentistry Clinical applications of the competencies acquired in Clinical Dentistry 3. This is the Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2 continuation of the requirements in Clinical Clinical application of the basic Dentistry 3. competencies acquired in Restorative A clinical proficiency examination will be given Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Roentgenology, in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics as Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Oral a prerequisite for graduation. Diagnosis, and Pediatric Dentistry. Clinicians will work on actual patients and on typodonts under the close supervision of the clinical supervisor. Clinical Dentistry 3 Application of principles and methods of providing dental care in various clinical areas, given a set of clinical requirements with a minimum supervision of the clinical supervisor.