The Oral Cavity Portal to Health and Disease

This course will focus on the interprofessional realtionship of dentistry and medicine. For each session, the medical specialist will present a broad overview of specific disease entity which will be followed by a dental educator discussing the relevant oral manifestations and implications. The final module of each session will be devoted to the interaction between the dental and other health care professionals.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The Interplay Between Medicine and Dentistry
Week 2
Pain management: approaches and challenges
Week 3
Diabetic patients and their care
Week 4
Endocrine disorders: understanding thyroid cancer and osteoporosis
Week 5
Care of cardiovascular diseases and infections
Week 6
Dermatologic conditions of the oral cavity
Week 7
Blood and bone marrow cancers
Week 8
Understanding head and neck cancers
Week 9
Final Exam

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Very Interesting topics, Knowledgeable and professional doctors who explain everything is a simplified way

I found this course very helpful,easy learning and great test papers. A big thanks to the coursera staff.

Very well structured course. Bringing together medicine and dental fields really widened my horizons regarding the scope of the field that I'm pursuing, dentistry!

This course is amazing; It covers essential topics that every clinician should know. It is highly recommended.