CCCR 775 Topics in Oral Biology I
Hosted by the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, this course is a series of presentations covering the basic principles of oral and dental disease, relevant morphological and biochemical features, and the underlying mechanisms at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular levels. The course is composed of modules related to TMJ disorders, orofacial pain, hard and soft tissue biology, wound healing, and regeneration. The pathophysiology and dental impact of various diseases is reviewed. The course covers fundamental concepts of the biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology of the hemostatic response and bleeding disorders. The causative agents, the role of lymphatic, and other anatomic structures in the spread of infection, host defense mechanisms, and anti-microbial therapies are also presented. Concepts of craniofacial development are discussed from genetic and embryological perspectives. The fundamentals of pharmacotherapeutics and their implication in oral health are reviewed. Other topics include human genetics, neuroscience, and advances in biomaterials.