Introduces students to a number of topics related to the social context within which dentistry exists. These include the history of dentistry, dentistry and ethics, the development of dental education, oral health care delivery systems, current issues in oral health and oral health services in Saskatchewan.
Provides students with knowledge of how to access, understand and critically evaluate dental scientific literature. The course will consist of lectures and laboratory sessions. In the laboratory sessions, students will perform computer generated literature searches in the Health Science Computer Lab.
A lecture and laboratory course that studies the development, histology and function of oral structures that have special significance to dentistry. Course content considers the processes involved in craniofacial development; the development of the teeth and palate; and the histology of hard and soft tissues of the oral and perioral regions.
A preclinical lecture/ demonstration/ laboratory course introducing the student to the basic biomechanical principles of tooth restoration. The course emphasizes the development of manual dexterity skills using rotary and hand instruments. Attention is also given to the development of professional skills in terms of organization, tidiness and time management. The need for infection control is also introduced.
A basic program to familiarize students with the terminology and theoretical concepts of dental materials used in clinical dentistry, as well as the safety issues concerning dental materials.
An introductory course in dental anatomy, morphology and occlusion. The general objective is to provide the undergraduate dental student with the knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology and occlusion that forms the basis for much of the practice of clinical dentistry.
A lecture, laboratory and clinical course that provides an understanding of tooth and arch interrelationships. Occlusal concepts and practices related to removable and fixed prosthodontics will be discussed. Clinical experience will include: diagnostic impression, model fabrication, facebow registration/transfer, articulation mounting, occlusal analysis and night guard delivery.
Successful prevention of disease spread and proper maintenance of clinic safety require the knowledge of infection control. Dental students must play key roles in the maintenance of the well being of patients and in the organization of safe dental clinics. These responsibilities require an understanding of procedures used for infection control. The objective of the course is to provide a basic concept of infection control in the form of didactic lectures and clinical practice.
This is primarily a preclinical laboratory course which provides instruction on intra-oral radiographic technique. Didactic instruction will be minimal. Practical information will also be provided on panoramic, lateral cephalometric, and digital radiography.
Considers those areas of microbiology, immunology and physiology with special significance to dentistry. Major topics are oral microflora and ecology; molecular biology of microbial adherence; formation and metabolism of dental plaque; microbiology of dental caries and periodontal disease; immunology of dental caries and periodontal disease; physiology of salivary glands and saliva; classification and physiology of neuroreceptors and their integration/modulation by the central nervous system; and the physiology of pain, taste, swallowing and mastication.