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Introduction to Dental Medicine — University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

Offered by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine on the course platform, this course is built around the idea that the mouth is a window into human health. It provides an engaging overview of dental medicine, covering oral health's relationship to general health, modern technology in dentistry, sources of infection, and the public health impact of dental medicine.

Duration

20 hours

Level

Beginner

Deadline

No Deadline

🌐 Available Languages: English

📅 Last Updated: 2026-03-24

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📋 Prerequisites

No prior dental or medical education is required. The course is designed for anyone interested in understanding oral health and its connection to overall well-being.

👥 Who Should Take This Course

• Pre-dental students contemplating a career in dentistry
• Healthcare professionals seeking to understand the oral-systemic health connection
• Dental industry professionals in insurance or pharmaceutical companies
• Anyone curious about how oral health affects overall well-being

📚 What You Will Learn

Oral Health and Its Relationship to General Health

Sources of Infection and Oral Microbiology

Modern Technology and Innovation in Dentistry

The Public Health Impact of Dental Medicine

Interprofessional Dentistry: Bridging Medicine and Oral Health

Frontiers in Dentistry: Digital Tools and AI in Oral Care

🏛️ About the Institution — University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, is an Ivy League institution and one of the world's leading research universities. Penn Dental Medicine is one of the oldest and most respected dental schools in the United States.

Founded

1740

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Recognition

#12 Global University — QS World University Rankings

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who teaches this course? ▼

The course is taught by faculty from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, including Dr. Uri Hangorsky, Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito, and Dr. Eric Stoopler.

Is this course part of a specialization? ▼

Yes, this course is part of a dental medicine specialization which includes additional courses on oral health and frontiers in dentistry.

Can I earn a certificate for free? ▼

You can audit the course content for free. A verified certificate requires purchasing the certificate option or applying for 课程平台's financial aid program.

🏷️ Topics

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