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LESSON 9: DENTAL ORIENTATION

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DENTISTRY

● Healing science and art

● Embryology, anatomy, physiology, pathology of the

orofacial complex

● Prevention, diagnosis, treatment of deformities,

diseases and injuries (Farlex. 2012. Medical

Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing)

Other terms

● Dental Medicine

● Oral Medicine

● Stomatology

● Odontology

● Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine

Objectives

● Provide relief of pain from dental region

● Prevent pain (Preventive Dentistry)

● Maintain personal appearance

● Masticate food (mastication)

● Good oral health

Values

● Personal Fulfillment

● Recognition, approval, respect

● Sense of belonging

● Economic security

● Physical security

Specializations

● Dental Public Health

● Endodontics

● Forensic Dentistry

● Orthodontics

● Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

● Periodontology

● Pediatric Dentistry

● Prosthodontics

Academe/Research

● Craniofacial Embryology and Histology

● Dental Economics

● Dental Education

● Dental Informatics

● Oral Biology

● Oral Physiology

Clinical

● Sports Dentistry

● Geriatric Dentistry

● General Dentistry

● Hospital Dentistry

● Holistic Dentistry

● Oralfacial Pain Dentistry

● Operative/Restorative Dentistry

● Preventive Dentistry

● Psychosomatic/Behavioral Dentistry

● Aesthetic Dentistry

● Dental Pharmacology

● Dental Radiology

● Dental Implantology

● Dental Materials

● Dental Anesthesiology

● Neuromuscular and TMJ disorders

● Oral Medicine

● Dentistry for people with special needs

Primary goal: PREVENTION

● Proper oral hygiene

● Balanced diet (high fiber, less sugar esp. sucrose)

● Water fluoridation

● Periodic dental check ups

Secondary goal: PREVENTING EARLY DISEASE FROM

PROGRESSING

Cavities - most prevalent chronic disease of childhood

Dental visits - examined by dental capable of diagnosing and

treating conditions, ranging from routine to complex

DENTAL HEALTH TEAM

● Primary care unit within the dentistry profession

● Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental

Laboratory Technician

DENTIST

Responsibilities

● Diagnosis (oral diseases)

● Promote oral health

● Disease prevention

● Treatment plans (maintain or restore oral health)

● X-ray and diagnostic tests

● Safe administration of anesthetics

● Growth and development of teeth and jaws

● Surgeons (teeth, bone, soft tissues of oral cavity)

Dentists ensure safe and effective oral care. However,

routine procedures carry potential risks of complications

● Infection

● Nerve damage

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LESSON 9: DENTAL ORIENTATION

1ST SEMESTER | 2024-2025| DENTISTRY ● Healing science and art ● Embryology, anatomy, physiology, pathology of the orofacial complex ● Prevention, diagnosis, treatment of deformities, diseases and injuries (Farlex. 2012. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing) Other terms ● Dental Medicine ● Oral Medicine ● Stomatology ● Odontology ● Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine Objectives ● Provide relief of pain from dental region ● Prevent pain (Preventive Dentistry) ● Maintain personal appearance ● Masticate food (mastication) ● Good oral health Values ● Personal Fulfillment ● Recognition, approval, respect ● Sense of belonging ● Economic security ● Physical security Specializations ● Dental Public Health ● Endodontics ● Forensic Dentistry ● Orthodontics ● Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ● Periodontology ● Pediatric Dentistry ● Prosthodontics Academe/Research ● Craniofacial Embryology and Histology ● Dental Economics ● Dental Education ● Dental Informatics ● Oral Biology ● Oral Physiology Clinical ● Sports Dentistry ● Geriatric Dentistry ● General Dentistry ● Hospital Dentistry ● Holistic Dentistry ● Oralfacial Pain Dentistry ● Operative/Restorative Dentistry ● Preventive Dentistry ● Psychosomatic/Behavioral Dentistry ● Aesthetic Dentistry ● Dental Pharmacology ● Dental Radiology ● Dental Implantology ● Dental Materials ● Dental Anesthesiology ● Neuromuscular and TMJ disorders ● Oral Medicine ● Dentistry for people with special needs Primary goal: PREVENTION ● Proper oral hygiene ● Balanced diet (high fiber, less sugar esp. sucrose) ● Water fluoridation ● Periodic dental check ups Secondary goal: PREVENTING EARLY DISEASE FROM PROGRESSING Cavities - most prevalent chronic disease of childhood Dental visits - examined by dental capable of diagnosing and treating conditions , ranging from routine to complex DENTAL HEALTH TEAM ● Primary care unit within the dentistry profession ● Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Laboratory Technician DENTIST Responsibilities ● Diagnosis (oral diseases) ● Promote oral health ● Disease prevention ● Treatment plans (maintain or restore oral health) ● X-ray and diagnostic tests ● Safe administration of anesthetics ● Growth and development of teeth and jaws ● Surgeons (teeth, bone, soft tissues of oral cavity) Dentists ensure safe and effective oral care. However, routine procedures carry potential risks of complications ● Infection ● Nerve damage

LESSON 9: DENTAL ORIENTATION

1ST SEMESTER | 2024-2025| ● Prolonged bleeding ● Hematomas ● Pain Area of responsibility ● Teeth and gums ● Muscles of head, neck, jaw ● Tongue ● Salivary glands ● Nervous system of head, neck, etc. (Comprehensive exam) Dentist examine: ● Teeth and gums ● Lumps ● Swellings ● Discolorations ● Ulcerations After examining, they perform: ● Biopsies ● Diagnostic tests (chronic diseases, salivary gland functions) ● Screening tests (oral cancer) Dentists spot early warning signs of mouth indicating diseases, and recognize situations that warrant patients for care by specialists. Education and Training: ● Dental education and clinical training are comparable to medical schools. ● Essential for the safe and effective practice of oral health care. Prerequisites: ● Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. ● Must pass rigorous admission exams. Curriculum: ● First Two Years: ○ Biomedical science courses: anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and pathology. ● Second Two Years: ○ Focus on clinical practice: diagnosing and treating oral diseases. Training Completion (for PRACTICE): ● National written examination ● Regional clinical licensing exam Post-Degree Education: ● Pursue further education and training. ● Certification in dental specialties. DENTAL SPECIALTY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Dental Public Health ( 1-2 years ) - preventing and controlling dental diseases through community efforts. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (2 years) - Diagnoses and manages oral diseases and disorders (x-rays, imaging techniques). Endodontics ( 2-3 years ) - diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and injuries of dental pulp and surrounding tissues ; root canals. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (2-3 years) - Diagnoses, intercepts, and corrects dental and facial irregularities. Pediatric Dentistry (2-3 years) - Diagnoses and treats oral health care needs of infants and children through adolescence. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology ( 3 years ) - research, identification, and diagnosis of diseases of the mouth, teeth, and surrounding regions. Periodontics (3 years) - Diagnoses and treats diseases of gum tissue and bones supporting teeth. Prosthodontics (3 years) - Restoration or replacing missing teeth or oral structures with artificial devices (dentures, bridges, crown). Forensic Dentistry (4-8 years) - Handles, examines, and evaluates dental evidence for presentation in legal contexts. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (4-8 years) - Diagnoses and surgically treats diseases and injuries (mouth, oral, and maxillofacial regions ). OTHER ADVANCED DENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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