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Apr 16, 2024
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2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DSOM 5591 - Oral Medicine & Radiology Clinic I (1 Credit Hour)
This is a clinical course which is divided into two sections:
1- Oral Medicine focuses on applying the principles in obtaining a health history/medical history and performing a comprehensive soft tissue head and neck examination/oral cancer screening. Students will develop a medication history; learn clinical pharmacology and how patients’ oral health is affected by medications. Develop a medical risk assessment and treatment approach for medically complex patient and learn to implement modifications to dental care based on the medical risk assessment.
2- Oral Radiology focuses on both the technical aspect of obtaining a full mouth radiographic series and the skills involved with radiographic interpretation. This involves self-evaluation of radiographic technique, proper radiation hygiene, adequate patient management, selection criteria, and radiographic diagnosis of common oral diseases.
Lab Hours: 60
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic
Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
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