Integrated Clinical Sciences I: Orientation to Clinical Practice Lab.

Catalog description

This course is a clinically-focused, multi-disciplinary course designed to prepare students to treat patients in Pacific's Main Dental Clinic and in community-based settings. This lab course is comprised of supervised case-based simulations, workshops, clinical exercises and visits to community sites. The focus is on the development of a comprehensive medical and dental database risk assessment; disease prevention strategies; diagnostic tests; oral pathology; electronic chart management; ergonomics; infection control; basic periodontal instrumentation; professional deportment; cultural sensitivity and communication with patients in the clinic and in community settings. Activities include a module on community health/social determinants of health and small group, case based discussions.