Normal and Abnormal Human Biology



Courses contributing to Competency domain I. Competency 1

Acquire and explain the scientific principles that underlie current understanding of normal somatic and orofacial development, structure, organization, and function.

Courses contributing to Competency domain I. Competency 2

Explain the prinicples of human biology underlying general and orofacial health maintenance, congenital malformations, and disease processes, and apply these to disease evaluation and management, including management of medical emergencies and BLS when necessary.

Courses contributing to Competency domain I. Competency 3

Interpret normal and abnormal human biology concepts of physical exams, labs, diagnostic images and other tests, both in general physical diagnosis and in the evaluation of the head and neck region.

Courses contributing to Competency domain I. Competency 4

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various therapeutic modalities, including pharmacology and surgery, of general somatic and orofacial disorders.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 5

Demonstrate competence in patient assessment, clinical evaluation, and radiologic examination.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 6

Demonstrate competence in planning and presenting the dental treatment of patients, including possible alternatives and referral when necessary.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 7

Demonstrate competence in diagnosing and managing pain and anxiety for dental patients. 8.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 8

Integrate prevention into all aspects of patient care.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 9

Demonstrate competence in recognizing and managing caries, periodontal, pulpal and periradicular diseases, as well as other oral diseases including basic dental emergencies.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 2. Competency 10

Demonstrate competence in restoring defective and missing teeth to proper form, function and esthetics in the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 3. Competency 11

Acquire an understanding of oral health care delivery: practice settings, types of dental benefits, managed care plans.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 3. Competency 112

Demonstrate competence in efficient patient and practice management.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 3. Competency 13

Demonstrate competence in applying universal health precautions in the dental therapeutic setting for protection of patients and staff.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 3. Competency 14

Demonstrate competence in providing oral health care in the hospital setting.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 4. Competency 15

Demonstrate understanding of the principles of ethics.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 4. Competency 16

Treat with respect and dignity patients, faculty, peers, staff, and other health care providers.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 4. Competency 17

Demonstrate competence in communication and collaboration with patients and colleagues 18.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 5. Competency 18

Read, summarize and critically assess published articles of basic, clinical and epidemiological research.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 5. Competency 19

Access and use computer data bases for literature searches, and information in support of patient care.

Courses contributing to Competency domain 5. Competency 20

Acquire, synthesize and organize information in a critical, scientific, and effective manner to assess self- performance and knowledge, treatment outcomes, and scientific findings, therapies, and technologies.

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