Medical Sciences: Oral Health Sciences

• GMS OH 730: Physiology A/Dental
  Prereq: Consent of instructor; must be in Oral Health track. This course presents the physiology of cells, tissues, organs and integrated body functions, including the physiological basis for the under-standing of clinical conditions. An integrated approach is taken to endocrinology and reproduction. Hormonal aberrations and their end results in human are presented in clinical correlations. Lehman. 6 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS OH 740: Microbiology and Immunology/Dental
  Prereq: Consent of instructor; must be in Oral Health track. The overall goals of this course are to provide students with: (1) a basic background in microbiology, including the nomenclature, structure, physiology, genetics, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations associated with the major pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses); (2) an understanding of how the basic principles of microbiology are integral to effective diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious disease, and (3) a basic background in immunology including the functions and disorders of the immune system. Oberhaus. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS OH 750: Prevention and Health Promotion in Dentistry
  Prereq: Consent of Instructor; must be in Oral Health track. Introduces the concepts and techniques of dental public health, disease prevention and health promotion in dentistry and health. Emphasizes caries, periodontal diseases, and oral cancer prevention in the individual and community. Kaye and Bhoopathi. 3 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS OH 751: Biochemistry/Dental
  Prereq: Consent of Instructor; must be in Oral Health track. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic principles of modern biochemistry. The topics to be covered include an introduction to biochemistry and its importance to understanding oral health as well as proteins, enzymes, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, sugar and lipid metabolism, hormones and second messengers and connective tissue biochemistry. In addition to the traditional lecture format, students participate in case-based presentations designed to integrate clinical cases with the material presented in class. Schreiber. 6 cr, Fall sem.