Associate Professor
Dentistry 101
What You'll Learn
- Explore the role of dentists as healthcare professionals and the promotion of wellness in society.
- Understand specialty areas of dentistry.Explore the application process to dental school.
4 Modules
8 Hours
2 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Dentistry 101
Dentistry 101 is an introduction to the exciting and diverse field of dentistry through the lens of its many practitioners. If you’re interested in exploring dentistry as a profession, or if you’re ready to pursue a career in it and want to prepare yourself for dental school and the profession that lies ahead, Dentistry 101 will help you better envision the paths you can take.
If you complete Dentistry 101, you'll have a well-rounded introductory understanding of the field of dentistry, and you'll get glimpses of the profession that aren't always easily available. You'll also be better informed about, and more prepared for, the dental school admissions process if you choose to pursue it.
Skills You'll Gain
- Dental Health
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Higher Education
- Research
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Dentistry 101 introduces learners to the dental profession through perspectives from practicing dentists across specialty areas. The course explores career paths, advancements in dentistry, and dental education, supporting learners considering dental school or related healthcare professions.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Introduction and Career Paths in Dentistry
- Video: Welcome to Dentistry 101
- Video: Course Overview
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Help us learn more about you!
- Video: Introduction
- Video: Dentistry as a Career
- Video: Public Health
- Reading: Quizzes in this course
- Video: Private Practice
- Video: Diversity in Dentistry
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Contributors' Biographies
- Graded: Public Health
- Graded: Private Practice
- Graded: Diversity in Dentistry
Module 2: Further Specialty Areas of Dentistry
- Video: Introduction
- Reading: Reminder: Quiz Content
- Video: Prosthodontics
- Video: Endodontics
- Video: Restorative Dentistry
- Video: Periodontology
- Video: Pediatric Dentistry
- Video: Orthodontics
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Contributors' Biographies
- Video: Introduction
- Video: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Video: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Video: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Contributors' Biographies
- Graded: Prosthodontics
- Graded: Endodontics
- Graded: Restorative Dentistry
- Graded: Periodontics
- Graded: Pediatric Dentistry
- Graded: Orthodontics
- Graded: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Graded: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Graded: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Module 3: Areas of Enhancement in Dentistry
- Video: Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Research
- Video: New Technologies in Dentistry
- Video: The Biology of Pain
- Video: Hospital Dentistry
- Video: Veterinary Dentistry
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Contributors' Biographies
- Graded: Introduction to Research
- Graded: New Technologies in Dentistry
- Graded: Hospital Dentistry
- Graded: Veterinary Dentistry
Module 4: Dental Schools and Conclusion
- Video: Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Dental Schools
- Video: Applying to Dental Schools
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Contributors' Biographies
- Video: Conclusion: Dentistry 101
- Graded: Applying to Dental Schools
Grading Policy
All quizzes must be passed with 100% accuracy to earn a certificate. Unlimited retakes are allowed. There are 17 quizzes offered in this course, with each quiz worth between5-10% of your final grade.
Associate Dean for Research
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required
