The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease
Explore the connection between oral health and systemic diseases through an interdisciplinary medical-dental approach.
Explore the connection between oral health and systemic diseases through an interdisciplinary medical-dental approach.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between oral health and systemic diseases
Recognize oral manifestations of major medical conditions
Learn interdisciplinary approaches to patient care
Master pain management in oral and facial conditions
Explore endocrine disorders' impact on oral health
Understand oral implications of cancer treatment
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This course includes:
4.7 Hours PreRecorded video
22 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the crucial relationship between oral health and systemic diseases. Through expert lectures from both medical and dental specialists, students learn about the oral manifestations of various conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare providers, covering topics from pain management to the latest treatment approaches. Special focus is placed on understanding how oral health serves as an indicator and influencer of overall health status.
The Interplay Between Medicine and Dentistry
Module 1 · 8 Minutes to complete
Pain Management: Approaches and Challenges
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Diabetic Patients and Their Care
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Endocrine Disorders: Understanding Thyroid Cancer and Osteoporosis
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Dermatologic Conditions of the Oral Cavity
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Blood and Bone Marrow Cancers
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Understanding Head and Neck Cancers
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 9 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/ Director PASS
Dr. Uri Hangorsky is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of the PASS Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine. With a dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine (1974) and a Master’s in Periodontics from Case Western Reserve University (1978), Dr. Hangorsky has dedicated his career to advancing education and clinical excellence in dentistry.During his tenure at Penn, Dr. Hangorsky has held numerous leadership roles, including Director of the Predoctoral Program in Periodontics and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. A passionate educator, he has lectured extensively to both predoctoral and postdoctoral students, earning prestigious accolades such as the University Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching.Dr. Hangorsky’s courses, including Frontiers in Dentistry, Introduction to Dental Medicine, and The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease, highlight his commitment to integrating foundational knowledge with cutting-edge advancements in dental health.
Professor and Chairman of Oral Medicine
Dr. Sollecito is the Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is an Attending in Oral Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a University Associate at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He completed his DMD degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine where he graduated with honors. Dr. Sollecito holds Fellowship in The American Association of Hospital Dentists, The International College of Dentists, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is a Diplomate of The American Board of Oral Medicine and The American Board of Special Care Dentistry. He has served as Interim Dean at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Director of the Oral Medicine Residency Program, President of the Eta Chapter of OKU and President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Dr. Sollecito received the University of Pennsylvania’s Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2006. He is Oral Medicine Section Editor of the Compendium of Continuing Dental Education. He is presently serving as a member of the American Dental Association's Council of Scientific Affairs. He maintains an active clinical oral medicine practice while authoring numerous papers and chapters related to various topics in Oral Medicine
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