Perspective in Dentistry PDF

PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY AS AN ART - It involves skilled craftmanship or WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE? psychomotor skills or technical skills in - A way of thinking about and the pr...

PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY AS AN ART - It involves skilled craftmanship or WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE? psychomotor skills or technical skills in - A way of thinking about and the practice of the profession. understanding something. - A condition in which a person knows AS A PROFESSION which things are important and does - A calling or vocation requiring not worry or think about them. specialized knowledge and technical - The ability to understand which things skills following lengthy and intensive are truly important and which things preparation. are not. THREE-FOLD VALUE OF THE DENTAL PERSPECTIVE DENTISTRY PROFESSION - A course intended to acquaint the - Service to Mankind student with the scope and - Social Security responsibilities of dentistry as a health - Prestige profession and its relation with other professions. 1. Service to Mankind - Preventive Services WHAT TO EXPECT? - Remedial/Corrective/Curative - Gives the students an overview of the Services 6-year Doctor of Dental Medicine program. THREE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMMEDIATE COMPLAINTS OF GOAL AND OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE: PATIENTS - To prepare dental students for clinical - Pain work. - Discomfort - To highlight why and how one can - Deformity enjoy a career in dentistry. 2. Social Security REASON FOR STUDENTS CHOICE OF - Ideal means of livelihood DENTISTRY - Career Opportunities Personal – decisions driven by an individual’s interests. 3. Prestige External – influence of others (family or - Title or Degree: Doctor (Dr.) friends) IDEAL TRAITS OF A DENTIST PEOPLE INVOLVED IN TRAINING A - Dedication to service DENTIST - Honesty and Sincerity - Dentistry Teachers or Clinical - Diligence and Thoroughness Instructors - Resourcefulness - Members of the Allied Professions - Charity (health professionals, X-ray and Laboratory Technicians CHARACTERISTIC THAT A DENTAL - Private Educational Institutions, STUDENT SHOULD POSSESS Government Agencies (Ched, PRC – - Energy Professional Regulation Commission) - Enthusiasm - Patience DENTIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION - Perseverance - Theoretical – 3 days - Practical – 2 days ORAL NEEDS OF HUMANITY - Conditions of the Oral Cavity/Mouth WHAT IS DENTISTRY? (Abnormal/Normal) - Dentistry – as adopted by the 1997 - Relations of the Oral Cavity to the ADA House of Delegates. general system. - Is the Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of PREVENTIVE VS REMEDIAL Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions of Preventive Services - Done to avoid the onset the Oral Cavity. of disease. In the medical field this includes taking vitamins and minerals to increase AS A SCIENCE resistance to infection. - Is the knowledge obtained through - Twice a year, Dental Check-up systematized investigation or study, or - Oral Prophylaxis Or Cleaning inquiry concerning the various - Fluoridization theories, principles, and concepts of - Fluoridation dentistry. - Oral Health Education - Oral Hygiene Regimen Preventive Services - Include heart bypass 10. Graduate Study surgery, using medicines when one is sick, - Dentists opt for a limited practice of one kidney transplant, etc. or two specific fields. Requires to pursue a 3 to 4 years additional IN DENTISTRY graduate study such as Master of - Restorations Science or Doctoral degree in Dentistry - RCT (Root Canal Therapy Treatment) (Endodontics, Oral surgery, - Oral Surgery Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, - Prostheses Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, et. 11. Heritage Practice EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER - Practice is retained in a family or class OPPORTUNITIES OF A DENTIST of practitioner with the patient load 1. Private Practice inherited by the beginner member. - Individual/Solo Practice – the dentist Ultimately, the latter takes over the practices as one practitioner. entire practice. - Partnership and Group Practice – 12. Dental or Medical Representative practice of two or more dentists joined - One who seeks employment in major in a cost-sharing arrangement to drug companies and dental traders. provide improved service at a 13. Dental Consultants minimized cost. - One who is employed by a dental - Multi-located Practice – in need of company, laboratory and/or trader for more clientele, the dentist may his/her expertise. apportion his time to serve other locations. It can be very expensive and FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT a difficult method of establishing a - Dentists practice. - Dental Assistants (require a license - Part-time Practice – The practice is abroad) limited to a few hours only. - Dental Hygienists (work on certain 2. Public Health Dentists procedures) - Affords a novice dental practitioner a - Dental Nurse grand opportunity, whether in the - Dental Technician (for dentures) employ of the national or local government. THE SCOPE OF THE DENTAL SUBJECT 3. Hospital Dentists Dental Courses - Dentists practicing in a private hospital. - The pre-clinical subjects will give a 4. Military Dentists basic knowledge on the different skills - Dentists who wish to make use of their that can be practiced on the ivorine specialized skills in the AFP dental teeth and the model casts in the corps unit. laboratory classes. 5. Industry/Company Dentists - Clinical Dentistry will train the dentistry - Employed by a private company or student in the actual handling of dental industry in a full-time basis or on a patients, while Hospital Dentistry will retainer basis. give an overview of the hospital 6. School Dentists protocol and the management of - Dentists who seek employment in a medically compromised patients. private school or college, or university. 7. Dental Educator BASIC MEDICAL SUBJECTS - Dentists who opt to pursue a career in 1. General Anatomy teaching. Requires education units in - Study of different parts of the human teaching. Administrative skills and body by regions, involving tissues such capabilities. as bones, muscles, nerves, blood 8. Other Avenues / Opportunities vessels, and internal organs using - Dental Assistant - A novice dentist who human models. Focuses on regions seek employment to a private dentist. from the shoulders to the feet. Can serve as a buffer or period of re- 2. General Anatomy 2 adjustment during which one can - Head and Neck: Thorough study of the acquire experiences and evaluate head and neck, including anatomical private practice opportunities. Dentists details on the skull, face, oral cavity, who wish to seek employment abroad and other maxillofacial structures. but are not licensed to practice as 3. Biochemistry dentists in other countries. - Study of the biochemistry of cells and 9. Dental Researchers organelles and their relation to general - A dental practitioner who chooses to do body metabolism. research or investigation in any dental - Covers the metabolism of foodstuff and field or specialization. chemical processes by which the - Usually inside a University (local or human body derives and utilizes abroad). energy.  4. General Physiology with Family 6. Oral Physiology and Occlusion Planning - Study of pro-facial mechanisms & - Study of the functions of human body dynamic interrelationships among organs, tissues, and cells, with dental, neuromuscular, and TMJ as practical applications to dentistry and they influence the establishment of integration of family planning topics. functional occlusion, mastication 5. General Pathology deglutition and speech. - Study of general and systemic - Deals with the physiology of the pathology to provide proficiency in Human Masticatory Apparatus interpreting macroscopic (gross) and (stomatognathic system) and microscopic (histologic) changes in occlusion. various organs. 7. Stomatognathic System - Focuses on diseases/abnormalities of - Structures involved in speech, tasting humans. and in receiving, chewing and 6. Pharmacology swallowing of food. Normal functions of - Study of the mechanism of drug action the mouth. on living tissue used in the prevention 8. Occlusion and treatment of oral diseases. - Meeting of two jaws. 7. Microbiology 9. Oral Pathology - Study of the biology of pathogenic - Deals with diseases and abnormalities microorganisms (infectious agents) to afflicting oral and dental tissues as well provide a knowledge base for the as several systemic diseases that control, prevention, diagnosis, present oral lesions as part of their management, and treatment of pathology. infectious diseases with oral 10. Oral Pathology 2 – Oncology significance. - Deals with pathology of neoplasm and - Emphasis on oral microflora. other diseases of the oral cavity and 8. Principles of Medicine adjacent structures with emphasis on - Course designed to provide a logical laboratory and diagnostic procedures framework for learning and a working (cancers of the mouth). knowledge of internal medicine needed for diagnosing dental patients with PRECLINICAL SUBJECTS medical illnesses, relating and 1. Operative Dentistry 1 correlating these to dentistry. - Deals with the principles of cavity preparation and the manipulation of BASIC DENTAL COURSES filling materials necessary for the 1. Oral Anatomy restoration of carious teeth. - Morphology of deciduous and 2. Operative Dentistry 2 permanent dentition, their alignment - Concepts and principles in restoring and relationships with supporting lost tooth structure to their proper form, structures. function, and aesthetics using typodont 2. Oral Histology and Embryology and live patient case management. - Study of microscopic structures of 3. Prosthodontics 1 (Fixed Partial oral/dental tissues and their embryonic Denture) development. - Concepts and principles in the 3. Dental Materials restoration of natural teeth as well as - Study of the physical and chemical rehabilitation and maintenance of properties of metallic and non-metallic partially dentate individuals using fixed materials used in Dentistry, including partial denture prostheses. the manipulation and uses of the 4. Prosthodontics 2 (Removable Partial different dental materials and different Denture) variables of the dental materials. - Concepts and principles of restoring - Learn how to use it and manipulate. missing teeth and associated 4. Cariology structures of partially edentulous - Diagnosis, etiology, microbiology, individuals with removable prostheses. classification, prevention, and - Includes designing, prescription management of dental caries in writing, and the selection of individuals and populations. appropriate biocompatible materials. 5. Infection Control 5. Prosthodontics 3 (Removable - Aseptic Protocols that prevent the Complete Denture) spread of contamination and infectious - Deals with the rehabilitation of substances from patients to patients completely edentulous patients based and patients to dental staff. on the principles of biomechanics and - Proper sterilization of instruments. aesthetics using appropriate Handling and disposal of infectious biocompatible materials. wastes to prevent cross- 6. Roentgenology contamination.  - Study of different types of radiographic - Includes patient evaluation, diagnosis apparatus, their operations, and treatment planning, implant application, and maintenance. selection, surgery and prosthodontic - Includes processing, mounting, procedures, post-surgical care, and reading, and interpretation of maintenance procedures. radiographs. 9. Forensic Dentistry 7. Anesthesiology - Deals with the study of dental/oral - Study of the principles and techniques parts of the body in the confirmation of of regional anesthesia in dental identity of victims. practice and the pharmacology of 10. Current Trends in Dentistry different local anesthetics used in - Study concerned with the latest dentistry. developments in dentistry, including - Includes topics on general anesthesia dental materials, dental technology, and conscious sedation. new techniques, and other areas 8. Orthodontics 1 related to clinical dentistry, such as - Deals with the fundamentals of growth infection control practices, genetics, anddevelopment of both normal and and medically compromised patients. abnormal craniofacial structures and 11. Interdisciplinary Approach in Patient their relation to the stomatognathic Management system. - Study of interaction among different 9. Endodontics disciplines of dentistry within an - Study of the prevention, diagnosis, and integrated service-learning treatment of diseases of the dental environment where an interdisciplinary pulp and periradicular tissues. team can work effectively for optimal 10. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment patient care. Planning 12. Interprofessional Approach in Patient - Deals with the principles and Management procedures in making a diagnosis and - Study on collaborative practice among treatment planning. healthcare professionals for the provision of comprehensive and quality CLINICAL SUBJECTS health services to patients. 1. Orthodontics 2 - Focuses on principles of mutual - Study of the prevention, interception, respect, effective communication, and and treatment of malocclusion. collaboration to integrate knowledge, 2. Oral Surgery 1 skills, and experiences across - Study of the general principles of professions. surgery and its application in dentistry. 13. Management of Patients with Special 3. Oral Surgery 2 Needs - Deals with surgical management of - Study of basic protocols in managing complicated extractions, reduction and patients with special oral health care fixation of traumatic injuries of the face needs (with physical, developmental, and jaws and surrounding tissues, and mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, other conditions related to lesions of or emotional impairments. the oral cavity. 4. Periodontics 1 DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER - Study of normal periodontium as well RELATED COURSES as the classification, etiology, and Biostatistics and Epidemiology pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Biostatistics - Application of statistical 5. Periodontology techniques to scientific research in health- - Study of normal and abnormal related fields (dentistry). Identify health trends periodontium, together with the that lead to life-saving measures through the etiology, pathology, and management application of statistical procedures. of periodontal diseases. Epidemiology - Scientific study of (oral) 6. Periodontics 2 diseases/illnesses among the population. - Principles and concepts in the Specific to how, when, and where these prevention, differential diagnosis, and diseases occur. management of periodontal diseases. 7. Pediatric Dentistry (with Child 1. Dental Public Health 1 Psychology) - Study of the concepts and principles of - Study of the principles and techniques public health dentistry. in the management of the child with - Public Health: Science and art of dental problems, including treatment of preventing disease, prolonging life, injuries and interceptive orthodontics. and promoting health in society. 8. Basic Dental Implantology 2. Dental Public Health 2 (School-Based) - Study of fundamental knowledge on - Concepts, principles, and methods of the biological and scientific basis for community dentistry, health service implant treatment. administration, oral health education,  preventive dentistry, and primary 3. Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2 health care. - Clinical application of the basic 3. Dental Public Health 3 (Field Work) competencies acquired in Restorative - Principles and methods designed in Dentistry, Prosthodontics, the practice of community dentistry in Roentgenology, Oral Surgery, an adopted community. Endodontics, Oral Diagnosis, and 4. Nutrition in Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry. Clinicians will work - Physical, chemical, and biological on actual patients and on typodonts processes that develop and renew under the close supervision of the tissues of the body by absorption and clinical supervisor. assimilation of food materials. 4. Clinical Dentistry 3 - Relates the importance of nutrition to - Application of principles and methods dental health, especially during the ofproviding dental care in various formation and maturation of tooth clinical areas, given a set of clinical development. requirements with a minimum 5. Dental Informatics supervision of the clinical supervisor. - Principles and programs of computer 5. Clinical Dentistry 4 applications in dental practice. - Clinical applications of the 6. UG Research 1 (Methods of competencies acquired in Clinical Research) Dentistry 3. This is the continuation of - Principles and methods in research the requirements in Clinical Dentistry 3. and its application to dentistry, focused - A clinical proficiency examination will on developing a research protocol. be given in restorative dentistry and 7. UG Research 2 (Research prosthodontics as a prerequisite for Presentation) graduation. - Basic principles in preparing a technical paper for presentation and Hannah Kim P. Mercado discussion in a scientific forum and/or DEN 242 for publication. - Undergraduate Research - Dental Research Forum - University Research Forum - Competition - Philippine Dental Association - Dentsply Philippines - DOST Regional Research - Competition - Southeast Asia Research Competition - International Research Competition 8. Practice Management with Entrepreneurship - The practice of dentistry in relation to social, economic, and cultural conditions of the community. 9. Jurisprudence and Ethics - Study of the relation of law and ethics to dental practice. 10. Andragogy (Teaching and Learning) - Study of concepts and principles of learning and characteristics of adult learners and its process elements for adult education. Hospital Dentistry 1. 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. 2. 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.