Foundation Knowledge 1

Foundation Knowledge Title:

Foundation Knowledge Description:

Apply knowledge of molecular, biochemical, cellular, and systems-level development, structure and function to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of oral disease and the promotion and maintenance of oral health.

Foundation Knowledge disciplines covered by FK1 include: Gross and Head and Neck Anatomy, Regional Anatomy, Dental Anatomy, Gnathology, Occlusion (including TMJ), General and Oral Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Oral Biology, General and Systemic Pathology, Cancer Biology, etc.

Clinical Science areas where FK1 may have relevance include: Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Occlusion, TMD, Ergonomics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Implant Dentistry, Forensic Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, etc.

Course Types:

Predoctoral Courses