Interested in this College?
Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure

Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Oral Cavity: Health and Disease certification by Coursera brings together experts from the medicine and dental healthcare fields to provide perspectives on various topics. Experts like Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler, and Dr. Uri Hangorsky of the University of Pennsylvania in association with Coursera, have created this course. This course explores how dental and medical specialists collaborate to manage patients affected by medical conditions.

Throughout the course, medical specialists will present an overview of specific disease entities, followed by dental educators. They will discuss the relevant oral manifestations and implications associated with certain diseases. Learners will discover a wide range of topics in The Oral Cavity: Health and Disease certification course. They will explore pain management, diabetes's impact on medicine and dentistry, endocrine disorders, dermatologic conditions, as well as the role of the oral cavity in diagnosing and treating blood and bone marrow cancers. The course consists of video lectures, practice exercises, and a final exam.

The Highlights

Approx. 15 hours
Intermediate level course
Financial aid
Certification by the University of Pennsylvania

Programme Offerings

video lecture
practice exercise
graded assignment
Certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2390	yes	Coursera

The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease online certification fees amount to Rs. 2,390. Once the fee is paid, the course material will have lifetime accessibility.

The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease fee structure

Course Name	Fee
The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease	Rs. 2,390

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

After completing The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease certification syllabus, one must gain a score of 80% or higher in the assignments as well as in the final exam to claim the certification.

What you will learn

The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease classes include discussions on the following topics:

Diverse classifications of pain, an array of treatment modalities, explanations of specific pain conditions along with their treatment options.
Effective dental management of patients with diabetes, encompassing specialized recommendations for approaching treatment.
Understand the implications for dental care of patients with endocrine diseases like thyroid cancer and osteoporosis.
Management of cardiovascular conditions, generally and specifically in dentistry.
Managing autoimmune reactions in the oral cavity such as lichen planus, pemphigoid, and pemphigus.

Who it is for

DentistPharmacistDental SurgeonHealthcare Administrator

This course provides in-depth knowledge about diseases and their impact on dental health. Healthcare professionals from various disciplines need to understand how their treatments can affect their patients' oral well-being. The course is designed for:

Admission Details

Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/oralcavity

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Choose a free or paid version of the course. Choose paid-for certification.

Step 4- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 5 - An email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease online course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction to the oral cavity and to oral medicine
Introduction to the oral cavity and to oral medicine - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
The Science of Pain - Dr. Veena Graff
Oral and perioral pain management - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

The management of pain 1
The management of pain 2
The management of pain 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Diabetes - Dr. Craig Wynne
The diabetic patient and the oral health care provider - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

Understanding diabetes 1
Understanding diabetes 2
Understanding diabetes 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Thyroid and endocrine disease - Dr. Caroline Kim
Oral medicine perspectives on endocrine conditions - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

Endocrine diseases their management 1
Endocrine diseases their management 2
Endocrine diseases their management 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Cardiovascular disease - Dr. Frank Silvestry
Interplay of oral and cardiac conditions - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

Cardiology in practice 1
Cardiology in practice 2
Cardiology in practice 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Autoimmune dermatologic disease - Dr. Aimee Payne
Oral involvement in dermatologic disease - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 1
Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 2
Autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral cavity 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Leukemia - Dr. David Porter
Leukemia, hematologic malignancies, and their oral impacts - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

Hematological malignancies 1
Hematological malignancies 2
Hematological malignancies 3

Videos

Intro - Dr. Katherine France
Head and neck cancer: diagnosis and treatment - Dr. Jason Newman
Head and neck cancers: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, dentistry - Dr. Tom Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler

Practice Exercises

The impact of head and neck cancer 1
The impact of head and neck cancer 2
The impact of head and neck cancer 3

Practice Exercise

Final Exam

Evaluation process

The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease training is only completed, after the final exam in which a score of 80% or higher is required for certification.

Instructors

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will I get access to the lectures and exercises for The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease online certification course?

This course, upon login, provides immediate access to the lectures and exercises, however access to graded assignments and certification is provided only upon payment of fees.

2: Where can I find the certificate?

After successful completion of the course and payment of fees, the electronic certificate will become available, for download or, to be added to the LinkedIn profile, from the ‘Accomplishments’ page.

3: What do I do if I cannot afford The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease fees?

If you are unable to afford the fees, then you can apply for Financial Aid. Coursera provides financial assistance to support learners from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to access educational opportunities.

4: What level is this course?

This certification programme is designed for healthcare professionals with intermediate expertise in dental and general medical practices.

5: How long will it take to finish The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease syllabus?

This course is approximately 15 hours long. Including the practice exercises.