DENT Course Descriptions
DENT 1112 Human Biochemistry
CREDIT HOURS: 1
This course covers a broad spectrum of biochemistry. It highlights selected dental-related topics such as structures and biosynthesis of connective tissue macromolecules; endocrine control of tissue remodeling; fluoride, mercury and calcium/phosphorus metabolism; pH, saliva and dental caries; genetics, molecular mechanisms and cancer. A handbook of lecture material is provided.
DENT 1113 Gross Anatomy/ Neuroanatomy
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course provides valuable hands-on experience with human anatomy needed for the dental profession. The first component of the course deals with the gross anatomy of the body in general with a special emphasis on the head and neck region. The second component focuses on neuroanatomy: anatomical organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. The course is presented through lecture and laboratory sessions with cadaver dissections and prosections. The course also includes several interactive activities to keep learners engaged and assess their comprehension through online assignments, clinical case presentations, instructor-generated dissection and self-assessment videos, as well as booster virtual life situations videos.
DENT 1116 Basic Mechanisms of Disease
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The Basic Mechanism of Disease course for first year dental students will use lectures and some case presentations. The lectures will cover the different basic mechanism, such as cell injury, adaptation and death, inflammation, repair, immunology and neoplasia. Case presentations will reinforce important topics covered in the lecture while applying them to dental scenarios or conditions. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the basic mechanisms of disease and will apply knowledge acquired in basic science courses to the case presentations.
DENT 1117 Pharmacology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is built on other Foundation Science courses and serves as a basis to Therapeutics (Patient Care) and Pharmacology and treatment planning in years 2 and 4. It emphasizes the basic principles of drug action, with special attention given to drugs used commonly in dental practice (local anaesthetics, analgesics, anti-inflammatories) and on drugs whose presence in the body may affect dental procedures.
DENT 1118 Infectious Diseases
CREDIT HOURS: 1
This course builds up a background in infectious diseases and provides a general knowledge of the major groups of clinically important microorganisms in infectious diseases. The course focuses on the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases related to dental practice.
DENT 1119 Physiology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed to survey seven essential areas of human physiology: cellular, nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine physiology. This course addresses how the molecular, subcellular, and cellular mechanisms determine the function of tissues, organs, and systems. Each section includes a lecture component, tutorials, and practice exams in Brightspace. The overall objective of this course is to provide a solid foundation of facts about physiological mechanisms as well as a knowledge of underlying principles which, when brought together, allow the student to find solutions to new problems. The relationships between organ systems will also be emphasized to underscore the integrative mechanisms of homeostasis.
DENT 1211 Patient Care I
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This is an introductory integrated pre-clinical course that will prepare students to safely and effectively care for their patients by developing skills that are common to all areas of dentistry. Students in this course will cover three major themes: 1) Professional issues: ethics, Canadian health law, organized dentistry and professional responsibilities; 2) Concepts of health: population health, health promotion and interprofessional health issues; 3) Clinical care: introductory elements of chair-side care through observation and participation in infection control procedures, patient assessment and treatment that includes an understanding of the interrelationships of medication to diagnosis and treatment objectives. Working with simulated and clinic patients, psychomotor and behavioral skills will be developed by learning clinic protocols, communication skills, and radiographic diagnosis and technique.
DENT 1212 Caries Prevention I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Caries Prevention I introduces the etiology and diagnosis of dental caries. The course is designed to present the foundation for caries prevention, risk assessment and management in dental practice. The major areas covered include diagnosis, histopathology, etiology, epidemiology, and prevention. Lectures, seminars and class discussion are used to present the topics covered during the course..
DENT 1311 Orthodontics I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the student with basic concepts and principles of prenatal and postnatal human physical growth and development. It also includes detailed study of the growth of the dentofacial region and provides an introduction to the application of this knowledge to clinical practice and orthodontics.
DENT 1411 Restorative I
CREDIT HOURS: 6
Restorative I introduces the operative management of dental caries. The course is designed to present the foundation for caries management in dental practice. The major areas covered include operative principles to manage active dental caries. Lectures, seminars, class discussion and pre-clinical operative dentistry exercises are used to present the topics covered during the course.
DENT 1502 Elective
CREDIT HOURS: 0
This course is designed to allow students to pursue in depth, dentally related and to a lesser extent other health topics of particular interest to them that are not covered in other scheduled courses.
DENT 1503 Periodontology Elective
CREDIT HOURS: 0
This course is designed to provide dental students who previously graduated from Dental Hygiene with an experience in clinical teaching in the DDS1 Periodontology course(D1511)
DENT 1510 Periodontology I
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the periodontium in health and disease. The identification of etiologic factors, their significance and methods for their control will be included. Clinical experience in basic identification of the features of health and disease, control of etiology and management of gingivitis will be provided as part of this course.
DENT 1511 Periodontology I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the periodontium in health and disease. The identification of etiologic factors, their significance and methods for their control will be included. Clinical experience in basic identification of the features of health and disease, control of etiology and management of gingivitis will be provided as part of this course.
DENT 1610 Occlusion & Neuromuscular Function
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course consists of two parts. In the first term, a laboratory course in dental anatomy is designed for the study of tooth morphology and the structure of teeth and their parts. During the second term, in a clinical and laboratory setting, students will be exposed to the functional anatomy of the stomatognathic system. Cognitive and psychomotor skills will be developed
while learning occlusal morphology related to mandibular movement
DENT 1611 Occlusion and Neuromuscular Function I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course consists of two parts. In the first term, a laboratory course in dental anatomy is designed for the study of tooth morphology and the structure of teeth and their parts. During the second term, in a clinical and laboratory setting, students will be exposed to the functional anatomy of the stomatognathic system. Cognitive and psychomotor skills will be developed while learning occlusal morphology related to mandibular movement.
DENT 1999 Summer Research Elective Year 1
CREDIT HOURS: 0
This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to research in the field of oral health or dental materials.
DENT 2112 Foundational Biomaterials Science
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to the synthesis, processing, and application of materials science for use in clinical dentistry and other biomedical applications. The materials science of metals, polymers, ceramics and glasses, and composite materials is introduced, including structure-property relations, mechanical behavior, and the roles of driving force and mechanism in materials changes. This introduction is followed by consideration of the biological performance of materials (material and host responses) as they form the basis for understanding of the concept of biocompatibility for implanted materials and devices. Under the material response, corrosion of metals, swelling and leaching of materials and biodegradation of polymers have special focus. Under the host response, the modulation by implanted materials of host biology is considered, with emphasis on inflammation and wound healing, specific and non-specific immunity, coagulation, and infection. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking appropriate to the application of biomaterials science in dentistry, with development of skills for interpretation and application of the biomedical literature.
RESTRICTIONS: Degree: Dentistry Qualifying Program
Major: Dentistry
DENT 2113 Applied Biomaterials Science
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills appropriate to the application of biomaterials science in dentistry. Students will build their knowledge base in biomaterials science and be able to critically evaluate the selection, manipulation and long-term observation of clinical materials. Additionally, students are expected to interpret and apply the results of laboratory and clinical research papers. The course involves the study and application of structure-property relationships and the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of solids. Course content includes the materials science of metals, polymers, ceramics and glass materials that have applications in dentistry.
RESTRICTIONS: Degree: Dentistry Qualifying Program
Major: Dentistry
DENT 2117 Pharmacology II
CREDIT HOURS: 1
This course builds on the student's foundation established in year 1. It will continue to emphasize the basic principles of drug action with special attention to drugs used commonly in dental practice (antimicrobial agents, analgesics, sedatives, centrally acting agents) and on drugs whose presence in the body may affect dental procedures management.
RESTRICTIONS: Degree: Dentistry Qualifying Program
Major: Dentisry