Oral Medicine Clinic II

Catalog description

This is a clinical course which is divided into two sections: 1- Oral Medicine focuses on applying the principles in obtaining a health history/medical history and performing a comprehensive soft tissue head and neck examination/oral cancer screening. Students will develop a medication history; learn clinical pharmacology and how patients’ oral health is affected by medications. Develop a medical risk assessment and treatment approach for medically complex patient and learn to implement modifications to dental care based on the medical risk assessment. 2- Oral Radiology focuses on both the technical aspect of obtaining a full mouth radiographic series and the skills involved with radiographic interpretation. This involves self-evaluation of radiographic technique, proper radiation hygiene, adequate patient management, selection criteria, and radiographic diagnosis of common oral diseases. Lab Hours: 30 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to two times. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.