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Perspective Dentistry
Perspective Dentistry - a course intended to acquaint the student with the scope and responsibilities of dentistry as a health profession and its relation with other professions Personal - What type of reason for choosing dentistry is "It's my passion"? External - What type of reason for choosing dentistry is "Because of my parents"? Energy Enthusiasm Patience Perseverance - Characteristics that a dental student should possess Commission on Higher Education - Definition of CHED Professional Regulation Commission - Definition of PRC As a science - What type of definition of dentistry is "knowledge obtained through systematized investigation / study / inquiry concerning the various theories, principles and concepts of dentistry" As an art - What type of definition of dentistry is "involves skilled craftsmanship / psychomotor skills / or technical skills in the practice of the profession" As a profession - What type of definition of dentistry is "is a calling or vocation requiring specialized knowledge and technical skills following lengthy and intensive preparation" Preventive services - What type of Oral needs of humanity are Twice-a-year dental check-up Oral prophylaxis /cleaning Fluoridization Fluoridation Oral health education Oral hygiene regimen Remedial, corrective or curative services - What type of Oral needs of humanity are
Restorations RCT Oral Surgery Prostheses Pain, discomfort, deformity - Three factors responsible for immediate complaints of patients Service to mankind - First of the Three-fold value of the Dental Profession Social security - Second of the Three-fold value of the Dental Profession Prestige - Third of the Three-fold value of the Dental Profession Understanding the Self - Nature of identity; factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity Mathematics in Modern World - Nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of mathematical tools in daily life Purposive Communication - Writing, speaking, and presenting to different audiences and for various purposes Health Economics - Concepts, principles and techniques of resources utilization for the production of services in the health care delivery system including a general background of the laws on taxation and land reform General Zoology - The course deals with the study of the structure and bodily functions of animals, their habits, where and how they live; their relations to one another, and to the environment, their classifications; including the theories and laws that relate to animal life. Dental Informatics - Principles and programs of computer as applied to the practice of dentistry Perspective in Dentistry - An overview of the dental profession, the characteristics of the self as a practitioner in relation to the society including history of the dentistry from different periods of time. Empowering the Self - Orients the students on the University's vision and mission and helps them make necessary adjustments according to the culture and traditions of the university. It provides them opportunities to manifest wholesome values and attitudes; and further provides them with practical activities on the culture or refinement and social graces.
Life and writings of Jose Rizal, the formation of his nationalism and the relevance of his works to development of Filipino nationalism and nation building. Science and Technology and Society - Interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts which shape and are shaped by them; specific examples throughout human history of scientific and technological developments General Histology and Embryology - A comprehensive study of the normal microscopic structure of the cell and primary tissue and of the cytoarchitecture of adult organs correlated with histogenesis. Including basic concepts of embryonic development of the basic types of tissues. General Anatomy 1 - The subject deals with the study of the architecture and interrelation of the different anatomical parts of the body. The body is studied by region (Thorax, Abdomen, Upper and Lower Extremity) involving the different tissues such as bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and visceral organs. Oral Anatomy - Morphology of deciduous and permanent dentition; macroscopic or gross structure of the human teeth, their contact with each other in the dental arches, alignment, occlusion including growth and development of the skull and jaws. Foreign Language 2 - Continuation of Basic Mandarin Lessons in Mandarin 1 that focuses on enhancing the students' social competence by understanding and mastering basic language materials related to common daily settings. NSTP 1 - The course is aimed at providing students with knowledge, attitudes and skills (KAS) which are necessary for enhancing their socio-civic consciousness and developing the spirit of volunteerism Team Sports - Involves mastery and refinement of sports skills essential to adopt an active lifestyle and lifelong health. It includes review of sports skills, sports management, and the actual sports tournament, as well as activities focusing on cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, agility, and reaction time. Ethics (Health Ethics) - The study of the concepts and principles of ethics in health care at the level of individual and community, including interaction with the environment and other shared resources The Contemporary World - Globalization and its impact on individuals, communities and nations, challenges and responses Internet of Things -
Provides a roadmap to the connected world. It includes an overview of key concepts and challenges related to digital transformation. The course examines the evolution of the internet and how the interconnection of people, processes, data and things are transforming every industry General Anatomy 2 - The study of the head and neck with anatomical details on the skull, face, oral cavity and other maxillofacial structures Biochemistry - Chemistry of the biomolecules in the human body and all underlying biochemical processes related to dentistry. Oral Histology and Embryology - Microscopic study of the structures of oral/ dental tissues; with the detailed histologic structures of the teeth and its associated structures with emphasis on its development and clinical considerations Individual / Dual Sports - Provides mastery and refinement of movement skills in the execution of a variety of individual/dual sports. It covers basic to advance skills in martial arts/self-defense that focuses on strength and muscular endurance, speed, agility, and reaction time, as well as sports management and tournament officiating skills NSTP 2 - The course is aimed at providing students learning opportunities to demonstrate skills in basic community leadership, data gathering, needs assessment, program management, social mobilization, coordination and networking which will assist them in the implementation of their designed development plan in selected barangays Filipino 1 - binubuo ng mga araling magpapaunlad sa kakayahan at kagalingan ng mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng mabisang pakikipagkomunikasyon at wastong pakikinig, pagsasalita, pagsulat, at pagbasa tungo sa pagkakaroon ng malikhain at mapanuring kaisipan. General Physiology (with Family Planning) - Deals with the study of general physiologic principles, cell physiology and organ system physiology for foundational knowledge and understanding of the integrated organ system functions of the human body Cariology - Diagnosis, etiology, microbiology, classification, prevention and management of dental caries in individuals and populations Nutrition in Dentistry - Physical, chemical and biological processes that develop and renew tissues of the body, by absorption and assimilation of food materials. It relates the importance of nutrition to dental health especially during the formation and maturation of tooth development Andragogy (Teaching-Learning) -
in God. This includes the social teachings of the different religions. This course enables them to form their character to work to adjust and humane society. Oral Pathology 1 - The course deals with diseases and abnormalities afflicting the oral and dental tissues as well as several other systemic diseases that present oral lesions as part of their pathology, with consideration of etiology, pathogenesis, gross and microscopic presentation Operative Dentistry 2 - Technical procedures in restoring (complex) lost tooth structure to their proper form, function and aesthetics using typodont exercises and live patient cases management Oral Physiology and Occlusion - This course deals with the study of oro-facial mechanisms and dynamic interrelationships among the dental, neuromuscular and TMJ which make up the Human Masticatory Apparatus as they influence the establishment of functional occlusion and performance of mastication, deglutition and speech when operating as a unit Prosthodontics 2 (Removable Partial Prosthodontics) - Basic principles of restoring missing teeth and associated structures of partially edentulous dental arches with removable prosthesis. Includes designing, prescription writing and the selection of the appropriate biocompatible materials. Forensic Dentistry - Deals with the study of dental/oral parts of the body in the confirmation of identity of the victims. The course likewise introduces dental students to the complexities of civil and criminal litigation proceedings of the judicial system that requires forensic expertise and competence in this specialized area of dentistry. Roentgenology - Principles and techniques in oral radiography and radiology including the interpretation of radiographs as adjuncts in the diagnostic process Practice Management - Practice of dentistry in relation to the social, economic and cultural; conditions of the community. Includes a discussion on developing, organizing and managing a dental office/clinic Biostatistics and Epidemiology - Application, development of approaches in understanding the distribution and determinants of disease in populations in order to generate knowledge used to improve public heath including basic concepts and principles, investigation, descriptive tools and screening methods that can be of use in the field of dentistry (with emphasis on epidemiological indices in dentistry). Prosthodontics 3 (Complete Denture Prosthodontics) - Rehabilitation of completely edentulous patient based on the principle of biomechanics and aesthetics using appropriate biocompatible materials. Oral Pathology 2 -
This subject deals with the study of the different pathological lesions of the oral cavity and its surrounding structures, with emphasis on neoplastic, inflammatory, infectious and degenerative diseases of oral soft and hard tissues. Endodontics - Endodontics is the study of the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp, and associated periradicular conditions. Anesthesiology - Principles and techniques of regional anesthesia in dental practice and the study of the pharmacology of different local anesthetics used in dentistry, it also includes topics regarding general anesthesia and conscious sedation Biostatistics and Epidemiology - Periodontics 1 - The study of the normal periodontium as well as classification, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Laboratory comprises instrumentation, scaling and root planning. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - The course deals with the systematic method of identifying oral disease by applying the principles of oral diagnosis and subsequently the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan Dental Public Health 1 - This subject deals with the introduction to principles of dental public health and basic concepts in oral health promotion and disease prevention of individuals, families, and groups in the community Principles of Medicine - This course is designed to provide a logical framework for learning and working knowledge of internal medicine needed for diagnosis of dental patients with medical illnesses in relation to dentistry. Focusing the pathogenesis of common disorders of each organ system of the human body and correlating these conditions to dentistry. Oral Surgery 1 - General principles of surgery and its application in dentistry Orthodontics 2 - The study that deals on the prevention, interception and treatment of malocclusion. Periodontics 2 - Principles and concepts in the prevention, recognition, differential diagnosis, and management of periodontal diseases Dental Public Health 2 -
Dentistry 1. Clinicians will work on actual patients and typodonts under the close supervision of the clinical supervisor Research 2 - Course that deals with the concepts and principles necessary for the implementation of the research protocol, manuscript writing and presentation of the scientific paper Interprofessional Approach to Patient Management - Study on the collaborative practice among health care professionals for the provision of comprehensive and quality health services to patients. It focuses on the principles of mutual respect, effective communication, collaboration and coordination to integrate knowledge, skills and experience across professions Clinical Conference Orthodontics-Pediatric Dentistry 1 - Clinical conference on comprehensive treatment approaches in pediatric patients which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from basic Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry courses Clinical Conference Prosthodontics 1 - Clinical conference on complex cases and problems encountered in Fixed Partial and Removable Partial Prosthodontics which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in these disciplines. Clinical Conference Operative Dentistry 1 - Discussion of complex cases and problems encountered in Operative Dentistry which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in this discipline Clinical Conference Endodontics- Periodontics 1 - Clinical conference on endo-perio cases and problems which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Endodontics and Periodontics and the interrelationship of these disciplines Clinical Conference Oral Surgery 1 - Clinical conference concerning oral and maxillo-facial surgical cases which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Oral Surgery Clinical Dentistry 3 - Application of principles and methods of providing dental care in the various clinical areas, given a set of clinical requirements with minimum supervision of the clinical supervisor Hospital Dentistry - Dental internship for senior students at a local or university training hospital or affiliated hospital designed to orient with hospital decorum, scope, and over-all functions of
the different departments and/or divisions. It includes the study of ambulatory and in-patient services, as well as the oral care for medically compromised patients in a hospital environment and the application of interprofessional practice among health care professionals Clinical Conference Orthodontics-Pediatric Dentistry 2 - Advance clinical conference dealing with the preventive, interceptive, functional and corrective orthodontic management of pediatric patients which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from basic Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry courses Clinical Conference Prosthodontics 2 - Advance clinical conferences on complex cases and problems especially in geriatric patients, encountered in Complete Denture Prosthodontics which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in this discipline Clinical Conference Endodontics- Periodontics 1 - Clinical conference on endo-perio cases and problems which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Endodontics and Periodontics and the interrelationship of these disciplines. Clinical Conference Oral Surgery 1 - Clinical conference concerning oral and maxillo-facial surgical cases which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Oral Surgery. Orthodontics 1 (Growth and Development) - Fundamentals of growth and development of both normal and abnormal craniofacial structures and their relation to the stomatognathic system Clinical Dentistry 3 - Application of principles and methods of providing dental care in the various clinical areas, given a set of clinical requirements with minimum supervision of the clinical supervisor Clinical Conference Operative Dentistry 1 - Discussion of complex cases and problems encountered in Operative Dentistry which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in this discipline Clinical Conference Orthodontics-Pediatric Dentistry 2 - Advance clinical conference dealing with the preventive, interceptive, functional and corrective orthodontic management of pediatric patients which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from basic Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry courses. Clinical Conference Prosthodontics 1 -
Latest developments in dentistry: Dental Materials, Dental Technology, new Techniques and other areas related to Clinical Dentistry like infection control practices, genetics and medically compromised patients Management of Patients with Special Needs - Basic protocols in the management of patients with special oral health care needs (with physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional impairment)
