Topics in Oral Biology II (0 to 2 Credit Hours)

Catalog description

This course presents three interrelated areas of emphasis in the understanding of universal and unique features of the head and neck region and their response to microbial invasion. Initially, the anatomical features of the head and neck are presented as potential sites of dental and systemic diseases. General and specific features of the human immune response are presented that are responsible for returning the affected are to homeostasis are discussed. The middle portion of the course presents information on common bacterial, fungal, and viral systemic diseases presenting with major manifestations in the head and neck are presented. Along with these diseases, appropriate chemotherapeutic treatment regimens are also discussed. Finally, the development of the formed blood elements which, along with the circulatory system, transports many of the elements of the immune response are presented. Normal and aberrant mechanisms of blood clotting as well as pharmacological interventions for bleeding disorders commonly encountered in dental treatment are discussed in detail. Lecture Hours: 0 to 2 Lab Hours: 0 to 2 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time. Grade Mode: Audit College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type (Primary): Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.