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1. Introduction to Dentistry
2. Types of Teeth and Dentition
3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Tooth
4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Periodontium
5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Mucosa
6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Temporomandibular Joint
7. Etiology and Diagnosis of the Tooth Decays
8. Etiology and Diagnosis of the Periodontal Diseases
9. Etiology and Diagnosis of the Malocclusions
10. Etiology and Diagnosis Temporomandibular Disorders

- Brand RW, Isselhard DE, Smith Amy. Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: a Comprehensive Approach - Elsevier Edition, 2023 [Chapters: 1, 2, 8, 10, 20]
- Prabhu SR. Handbook of Oral Diseases for Medical Practice. Oxford Univers, 2016
- Lang NP, Berglundh T, Giannobile WV, Sanz M. Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, 7th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell 2021 [Chapters: 1, 6, 10]
- Proffit WR, Fields HW, Larson BE, Sarver DM. Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition. Elsevier, 2018 [Chapters: 1, 5-7]
- Okeson J.P. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion, 8th Edition. Mosby 2019 [Chapters 1, 3, 7, 8, 10]
- Notes from the lessons.

This Course allows the student to understand the basic concepts of Dentistry.
Specifically, the student will be able to:
- know the anatomy and the physiology of the teeth and surrounding tissues and structures
- understand the etiology of tooth decays, periodontal diseases
- make the diagnosis of tooth decays and periodontal diseases
- understand the etiology and make the diagnosis of dento-skeletal malocclusions
- know and make the diagnosis of the main temporomandibular disorders

In previous years the student must have acquired a good study methodology and an adequate self-assessment capacity.

The Course is organized with frontal classes supported by slides in English language and combined with practical training under tutoring.

The Course has an oral final examination held by the Professors of the Integrated Course of SENSORY ORGAN DISORDERS.

Evaluation of student proficiency is based on an oral test related to all the aspects of the Oral Diseases. The student should be able to discuss on the topic and to connect and analyze the different subjects. Moreover, the student must have a knowledge of the general concepts of histology, microbiology and physiopathology to connect them with the oral diseases.
In order to test the acquisition of this ability, the student may be asked to solve simple clinical oriented problem, e.g. recognize tooth decays, periodontal diseases or malocclusions based on clinical images.
The final grade is expressed in 30/30 were 18 represents the minimum and 30 the maximum and it is established during the oral exam by the Commission.

Further study material may be requested from the course teachers.

1.Introduction to Dentistry
•History of Dentistry

2.Types of Teeth and Dentition
•Naming and coding teeth
•Primary Dentition
•Mixed Dentition
•Permanent Dentition
•Essential differences between Deciduous and Permanent Dentition

3.Anatomy and Physiology of the Tooth
•Enamel composition and function
•Dentine composition and function
•Pulp composition and function
•Cementum composition and function

4.Anatomy and Physiology of the Periodontium
•Gingiva
•Periodontal ligaments
•Cementum
•Alveolar Bone

5.Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral mucosa
•Masticatory mucosa
•Lining mucosa

6.Anatomy and Physiology of the Temporomandibular Joint
•Glenoid Fossa
•Mandibular Condyle
•Articular Disc
•Ligaments

7.Etiology and Diagnosis of the Tooth Decays
•Definition
•Epidemiology
•Etiopathogenesis
•Pathophysiology

8.Etiology and Diagnosis of the Periodontal Diseases
•Definition
•Epidemiology
•Etiopathogenesis
•Risk factors
•Pathophysiology

9.Etiology and Diagnosis of the Malocclusions
•Definition
•Epidemiology
•Etiology

10.Etiology and Diagnosis Temporomandibular Disorders
•Definition
•Etiology
•Risk factors