Stomatology Course

Lesson 1 • Salivary Glands and Oral Fluids

Examines major and minor salivary glands, saliva composition, and protective functions. Links salivary physiology to caries risk and mucosal health.

Lesson 2 • Periodontium and Supporting Structures

Covers the gingiva, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum as an integrated support system. Prepares students to assess periodontal health clinically.

Lesson 3 • Oral Histology and Tissue Types

Describes enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp at the cellular level. Grounds clinical decision-making in an understanding of tissue behavior and repair capacity.

Lesson 4 • Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology

Examines crown and root morphology of all tooth types across primary and permanent dentitions. Connects tooth form to function in occlusion and mastication.

Lesson 1 • Oral Microbiome and Biofilm Formation

Introduces the resident oral microbiota and the stages of dental plaque biofilm development. Establishes the microbial foundation for understanding caries and periodontal disease.

Lesson 2 • Pulpal and Periapical Pathology

Describes the continuum from pulpitis to periapical abscess, including histological and clinical correlates. Provides the pathological basis for endodontic treatment decisions.

Lesson 3 • Oral Mucosal Lesions and Pathology

Surveys benign, reactive, and potentially malignant mucosal lesions with emphasis on clinical recognition. Builds diagnostic reasoning skills for soft-tissue examination.

Lesson 4 • Caries Etiology and Progression

Explains the multifactorial model of dental caries, including host, substrate, and microbial factors. Connects acid demineralization to clinical lesion staging.

Lesson 1 • Patient History and Chief Complaint

Teaches structured medical and dental history collection, including pain assessment and risk profiling. Accurate history-taking directs all subsequent diagnostic steps.

Lesson 2 • Extraoral and Intraoral Examination

Covers systematic visual and tactile examination of head, neck, and oral cavity structures. Ensures no pathology is missed through a standardized sequence.

Lesson 3 • Dental Radiography and Imaging

Introduces periapical, bitewing, panoramic, and CBCT imaging with selection criteria and interpretation. Imaging findings are integrated with clinical data for diagnosis.

Lesson 4 • Treatment Planning and Case Presentation

Teaches prioritization of diagnoses, sequencing of treatment phases, and communicating plans to patients. Connects diagnostic findings to actionable, patient-centered care plans.

Lesson 1 • Dietary Counseling and Caries Risk Assessment

Teaches dietary analysis, sugar frequency counseling, and validated caries risk assessment tools. Risk stratification guides the intensity and frequency of preventive interventions.

Lesson 2 • Plaque Control and Oral Hygiene Instruction

Covers toothbrushing techniques, interdental cleaning, and motivational instruction methods. Effective plaque control is the cornerstone of all preventive and periodontal therapy.

Lesson 3 • Community and Population-Level Prevention

Covers water fluoridation, school-based programs, and oral health literacy initiatives. Population strategies complement individual care to reduce disease burden at scale.

Lesson 4 • Pit and Fissure Sealants

Covers indications, materials, and placement technique for resin and glass ionomer sealants. Sealants are a key preventive intervention for occlusal caries in high-risk patients.

Lesson 1 • Principles of Cavity Preparation

Covers Black's classification, modern minimally invasive principles, and cavity design criteria. Sound preparation design preserves tooth structure while ensuring restoration longevity.

Lesson 2 • Management of Deep Caries and Pulp Protection

Covers selective caries removal, indirect pulp capping, and direct pulp capping protocols. Protecting pulp vitality during deep caries management reduces the need for endodontic treatment.

Lesson 3 • Amalgam and Alternative Direct Materials

Covers amalgam properties, condensation technique, and the role of glass ionomer cements as alternatives. Understanding material properties guides appropriate selection for each clinical situation.

Lesson 4 • Composite Resin Restorations

Teaches adhesive bonding, incremental placement, and finishing of composite resin restorations. Composite is the dominant direct restorative material requiring precise technique for success.

Lesson 1 • Canal Obturation and Coronal Seal

Covers gutta-percha obturation techniques, sealer selection, and the importance of coronal seal. Complete three-dimensional obturation prevents reinfection and supports long-term success.

Lesson 2 • Irrigation and Disinfection Protocols

Covers irrigant selection, delivery methods, and activation techniques for canal disinfection. Effective irrigation eliminates bacteria and tissue debris that instrumentation alone cannot remove.

Lesson 3 • Endodontic Diagnosis and Case Selection

Applies pulpal and periapical diagnostic categories to treatment planning for root canal therapy. Accurate diagnosis determines whether endodontic treatment, extraction, or monitoring is indicated.

Lesson 4 • Access Cavity Preparation

Covers access outline forms, straight-line access principles, and canal orifice location for all tooth types. Correct access is the foundation for efficient and safe canal instrumentation.

Lesson 1 • Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

Covers scaling, root planing, and adjunctive antimicrobial therapy as the first phase of periodontal treatment. Non-surgical therapy resolves most gingivitis and mild-to-moderate periodontitis cases.

Lesson 2 • Periodontal Assessment and Classification

Applies the current staging and grading classification to clinical and radiographic periodontal data. Accurate classification guides treatment intensity and systemic risk management.

Lesson 3 • Periodontal Maintenance and Supportive Therapy

Establishes protocols for long-term supportive periodontal therapy and monitoring disease stability. Maintenance compliance is the strongest predictor of long-term periodontal treatment success.

Lesson 4 • Periodontal Surgical Techniques

Introduces flap design, osseous surgery, and resective procedures for access and pocket elimination. Surgical therapy is indicated when non-surgical treatment fails to achieve adequate pocket reduction.

Lesson 1 • Ceramic and Metal-Ceramic Restorations

Examines all-ceramic, metal-ceramic, and zirconia restoration options with material-specific preparation requirements. Material selection balances esthetic demands, occlusal forces, and tooth structure preservation.

Lesson 2 • Occlusion and Temporomandibular Function

Covers occlusal concepts, articulator use, and the relationship between occlusion and TMJ health. Correct occlusal design in prostheses prevents parafunctional damage and joint dysfunction.

Lesson 3 • Removable Partial and Complete Dentures

Covers RPD design principles, complete denture fabrication steps, and occlusal scheme selection. Removable prostheses restore function for partially and fully edentulous patients at lower cost.

Lesson 4 • Fixed Prosthodontics: Crowns and Bridges

Covers tooth preparation design, impression techniques, and cementation for crowns and fixed partial dentures. Fixed prostheses restore function and esthetics when direct restorations are insufficient.