Perspective in Dentistry - Course Overview PDF

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

PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE? 1 2 3 A way of thinking A condition in which a The ability to about and person knows which understand which understanding things are important things are truly something. and does not worry or important and which think about important things are not. 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 Is the knowledge Science 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 Profession Social Security 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 PERSEVERANCE  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 body Study of the biochemistry of cells and by regions, involving tissues such as bones, organelles and their relation to general body muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and internal metabolism. Covers the metabolism of organs using human models. foodstuff and chemical processes by which Focuses on regions from the shoulders to the human body derives and utilizes energy. the feet. General Physiology with Family Planning General Anatomy 2 - Head and Neck Study of the functions of human body organs, Thorough study of the head and neck, tissues, and cells, with practical applications to dentistry and integration of family planning including anatomical details on the skull, topics. face, oral cavity, and other maxillofacial structures. General Pathology Microbiology Study of general and systemic pathology Study of the biology of pathogenic to provide proficiency in interpreting microorganisms (infectious agents) to macroscopic (gross) and microscopic provide a knowledge base for the (histologic) changes in various organs. control, prevention, diagnosis, Focuses on diseases/abnormalities of management, and treatment of humans. infectious diseases with oral significance. Emphasis on oral microflora. Pharmacology Study of the mechanism of drug action Principles of Medicine on living tissue used in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Course designed to provide a 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 sterilization functional occlusion, mastication of instruments. Handling and deglutition and speech. disposal of infectious wastes to Deals with the physiology of the prevent cross contamination. Human Masticatory Apparatus (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 as completely edentulous patients rehabilitation and maintenance of based on the principles of partially dentate individuals using fixed biomechanics and aesthetics using partial denture prostheses. 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, diagnosis, Deals with the fundamentals of and growth and treatment of diseases of the dental development of both normal and pulp and periradicular tissues. abnormal craniofacial structures and their Oral Diagnosis and Treatment relation to the Planning stomatognathic system. 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 Psychology) Study of normal periodontium as well as theclassification, etiology, and pathogenesis Study of the principles and techniques in the ofperiodontal diseases. management of the child with dental problems, including treatment of injuries and interceptive Periodontology: Study of normal and abnormal orthodontics periodontium, together with the etiology, pathology, and management of periodontal diseases. Basic Dental Implantology Periodontics 2 Study of fundamental knowledge on the Principles and concepts in the prevention, differential biological and scientific basis for implant diagnosis, and management ofperiodontal diseases. 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 the Management body in the confirmation of identity of victims. Study on collaborative practice among healthcare professionals for the provision of Current Trends in Dentistry comprehensive and quality health services to patients. Study concerned with the latest developments in dentistry, including dental materials, dental Focuses on principles of mutual respect, technology, new techniques, and other areas effective communication, and collaboration to related to clinical dentistry such as infection integrate knowledge, skills, and experiences control practices, genetics, and medically across professions. compromised patients. Interdisciplinary Approach in Patient Management of Patients with Special Needs Management Study of basic protocols in managing patients Study of interaction among different disciplines with special oral health care needs (with of dentistry within an integrated service- physical, developmental, mental, sensory, learning environment where an interdisciplinary behavioral, cognitive, or emotional team can work effectively for optimal patient impairments. care. Dental Public Health and Dental Public Health 1 Other Related Courses Study of the concepts and principles of public health dentistry. Public Health: Science and art of preventing Biostatistics and Epidemiology disease, prolonging life, and promoting health in society. Biostatistics - Application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health- related fields (dentistry). Identify health trends Dental Public Health 2 (School-Based) that lead to life-saving measures through the application of statistical procedures. Concepts, principles, and methods of community dentistry, health service administration, oral Epidemiology - Scientific study of (oral) health education, preventive dentistry, and diseases/illnesses among the population. primary health care. Specific to how, when, and where these diseases occur. Dental Public Health 3 (Field Work) 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 processes Thesis that develop and renew tissues of the body by absorption and assimilation of food UG Research 2 (Research Presentation) materials. Basic principles in preparing a technical paper for presentation and Relates the importance of nutrition to discussion in a scientific forum and/or for publication. dental health, especially during the Undergraduate Research formation and maturation of tooth Dental Research Forum development. University Research Forum Competition Philippine Dental Association Dental Informatics Dentsply Philippines Principles and programs of computer DOST Regional Research applications in dental practice. Competition Southeast Asia Research Competition International Research Competition Practice Management with Andragogy (Teaching and Learning) Entrepreneurship Study of concepts and principles of The practice of dentistry in relation learning and characteristics of adult to social, economic, and cultural learners and its process elements for conditions of the community. 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 continuation of Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2 the requirements in Clinical Dentistry 3. Clinical application of the basic competencies A clinical proficiency examination will be given in acquired in Restorative Dentistry, restorative dentistry and prosthodontics as a Prosthodontics, Roentgenology, Oral Surgery, prerequisite for graduation. Endodontics, Oral 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.