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Christopher Stokes and Chris Black

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Topics Covered

  • The public perception of dentistry in modern societies.
  • Definition of dental team roles, including the dentist, nurse, hygienist/therapist, dental technician and practice manager.
  • Key aspects of tooth anatomy, morphology, development and disease.
  • How to carry out dental charting and the systems used in different countries.
  • Dental specialisms, including dental pathology and radiography, paediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery.
  • The types and properties of dental materials.
  • Design and manufacture of dental restorations and prostheses and how they have changed over time.
  • Dental public health and the morals and ethics of dental treatment.
  • Exploring the latest research in dentistry at The University of Sheffield.

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Reviews summary

Discover dentistry series

This series provides a very positive overview of dentistry. Reviewers indicate that the course presents a comprehensive view of the field, including aspects such as history, different roles, technologies, and more. The course materials are described as engaging and informative, with reviewers saying that they learned new things and got valuable insights. It also helps career-seekers understand whether the field of dentistry is the right path for them.
Course helps with career exploration.
"This course was extremely interesting and gave an in-depth overview of all things revolving around dentistry..."
"Gave me a great insight into the world of Dentistry..."
Course materials are interesting and varied.
"This course has enabled me to learn so much and get a much larger understanding of what dentistry is like."
"The course delivery is fun and varied."
Course covers wide range of dentistry topics.
"A very informative, educational and insightful course."
"It is really useful course and it demonstrates good background about dentistry."
Learners gained knowledge and insights.
"Learnt a lot and this course has really solidified my interest in dentistry..."
"I learned some things about my own teeth I should have known 25 years ago."

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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of dental problems. It valuable resource for both dental students and practitioners. It addresses most of the subtopics within the dentistry field.

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