The ‘all-in-one’ solution to mastering basic sciences in preclinical dentistry Basic Sciences for Dental Students is a cutting edge textbook specifically designed to support the needs of early years undergraduate dental students. Written by leaders in dental education and active oral and dental researchers involved with student assessment, the text explains the basic science that underpins the dental curriculum in undergraduate dental courses worldwide. Specifically related to dentistry and future clinical practice, chapters cover all of the introductory subjects that students need to know – biomolecules, cell biology, tissues of the body, cardiovascular, circulatory and pulmonary systems, the nervous system, immunology, oral microbiology, pathology, head and neck anatomy, tooth development, craniofacial development, saliva, and dental materials. Key features: Provides the basic science that underpins the early years of a dental curriculum Specifically tailored towards dentistry and future clinical practice Written by leaders in dental education and active oral and dental researchers Includes learning objectives and clinical relevance boxes throughout Self-assessment questions and downloadable figures are hosted on a companion website Basic Sciences for Dental Students is an indispensable resource for undergraduate dental students, especially those in the early years of their studies. It is also a useful revision tool for postgraduate MJDF and MFDS examinations and overseas candidates sitting their OREs.

Six dental schools have closed in the last decade and others are in jeopardy. Facing this uncertainty about the status of dental education and the continued tension between educators and practitioners, leaders in the profession have recognized the need for purpose and direction. This comprehensive volumeâ€"the first to cover the education, research, and patient care missions of dental schoolsâ€"offers specific recommendations on oral health assessment, access to dental care, dental school curricula, financing for education, research priorities, examinations and licensing, workforce planning, and other key areas. Well organized and accessible, the book: Recaps the evolution of dental practice and education. Reviews key indicators of oral health status, outlines oral health goals, and discusses implications for education. Addresses major curriculum concerns. Examines health services that dental schools provide to patients and communities. Looks at faculty and student involvement in research. Explores the relationship of dental education to the university, the dental profession, and society at large. Accreditation, the dental workforce, and other critical policy issues are highlighted as well. Of greatest interest to deans, faculty, administrators, and students at dental schools, as well as to academic health centers and universities, this book also will be informative for health policymakers, dental professionals, and dental researchers.

Essential Physiology for Dental Students offers comprehensive information on human physiology, tailored to the needs of students of dentistry. This new addition to the Dentistry Essentials series helps students gain a deeper understanding of how physiological concepts apply to clinical dental practice. Each chapter outlines an organ system in sufficient detail whilst emphasizing its relevance to clinical dentistry. Written in a student-friendly style, it contextualizes how normal and altered physiology affects dental care and highlights the implications of dental interventions on the body’s functioning. Essential Physiology for Dental Students provides readers with complete coverage of: cell physiology; nerve and muscle physiology; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the gastro-intestinal system; the renal system; haematology; endocrinology including the regulation of blood glucose and blood calcium; and the central nervous system. Covers each system in detail, while emphasizing the relevance to dental students Presented using a reader-friendly layout with illustrations and clinical photographs throughout Features interactive MCQs and EMQs and downloadable images on a companion website Essential Physiology for Dental Students is an excellent resource for undergraduate dentistry students, dental hygiene and therapy students, and dental nursing students. It also greatly benefits newly qualified dentists preparing for postgraduate examinations such as MFDS, LDS, ORE, and also the US National Boards.

Covering general medicine and the implications of medical conditions for dental practice, this is a pocketbook for dental students and general dental practitioners.

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Scholars Dental Education specializes in online courses that prepare dentists from all over the world for the Canadian dental board exams, helping them become licensed in Canada. Scholars Dental has been providing NDEB AFK prep courses for many years with successful results and excellent reviews. Their innovative online platform includes live seminars, experienced instructors, recorded lectures, online quizzes, online mock exams, and a new way of learning and understanding dentistry all together. This course has a unique Basic Science section which is a must for all dentists taking a dental board exam such as NDEB and INBDE exams. The Scholars Dental team believes that all dentists should have the opportunity to learn basic sciences in a way specifically designed for dental students. Basic sciences, if taught properly, builds the foundation that would simplify complicated subjects such as pharmacology and pathology, which are usually major obstacles in passing dental board exams. Dr. Ahmad Hafez successfully passed the NDEB AFK exam with a score of 91 on his first attempt and passed the ACJ & ACS NDEB exams of that same year on his first attempt. Dr. Hafez was also accepted to the IDAPP program at the University of Toronto. He went on passing the written board exams and OSCE exams and received his license in early 2014. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and has received his Fellowship Certificate from the Oral Surgery Academy for General Dentists.Dr. Hafez started teaching AFK lectures in 2013 with amazing feedback from students. Dr. Hafez's main strength is his ability to break down complicated concepts and then teach it in a simple way. His understanding of the obstacles a foreign trained dentist must overcome to pass the AFK exam is a great benefit to all of his students. Dr. Hafez has been working as a licensed dentist in Canada since January 2014, with experience in private practice and community health centers. Dr. Hafez continues to be a student of dentistry, and has taken multiple continuing education courses in fields of sedation, oral surgery, occlusion, periodontics, cosmetic dentistry and implantology.

Now available in a second edition, Basics of Dental Technology is a complete reference for the current techniques and materials used in dental technology. Retains the accessible, task-based approach and step-by-step guidance of the first edition Features updates throughout, as well as a new chapter on digital dental technology and an interactive student website to support self-assessment Explains key competencies, concepts, instruments, and equipment, and also introduces more specialist techniques and procedures, such as denture prosthetics, fixed prosthodontics and orthodontic work Provides essential information for trainee dental technicians and students learning about dental technology, including study tips and strategies for working effectively within a dental team

The primary emphasis of this volume is to present specific content areas covered by Part I of the National Board Examinations. Authors well versed in the basic principles and current practices in dentistry have written about the basic sciences, as presented in the content outline from the American Association of Dental Examiners. A secondary purpose of this volume is to establish or reinforce for both dental student and dentist a grasp of biologic facts and concepts is critical to the delivery of quality of dental care.

This report is the twelfth assessment of the National Institutes of Health National Research Service Awards program. The research training needs of the country in basic biomedical, clinical, and behavioral and social sciences are considered. Also included are the training needs of oral health, nursing, and health services research. The report has been broadly constructed to take into account the rapidly evolving national and international health care needs. The past and present are analyzed, and predictions with regard to future needs are presented.