OD 3040 Oclussion I

The aim of this course is for students to understand the health function of the Stomatognathic System and the parts that make it up in order to preserve their balance and correct function, applying their knowledge to preserve it and correct the factors that may alter it by developing preventive therapies and corrective solutions.

OD 3035 Stomatological Propedeutics

Students will learn and properly perform methods and techniques of patient exploration for the purposes of obtaining data, discriminating normal data from pathological data, registering the data in a legal document called Clinical History, identifying and listing patient problems, interpreting requested laboratory and imaging tests of patients, reaching the scientific judgment called diagnosis, issuing a prognosis and a treatment plan, and developing an appropriate medical personality.

OD 3030 Operative Dentistry I

This course provides students with basic cognitive elements for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tooth decay. The aim of this course is for students to: (1) Acquire abilities and skills for tissue cutting, restoration design, and the handling of various materials commonly used in operative dentistry clinics. (2) Endeavor to achieve effectiveness, efficiency, and pertinence, not only by using the latest scientific and technological advances, but also by providing for their comprehensive training and education.

OD 3015 Preventive Dentistry II

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the epidemiology  of periodontal diseases, oral cancer and malocclusion by using health indicators and applying statistical support for the interpretation of information. Similarly, they will learn about and  explain the epidemiology of communicable diseases that affect individuals fairly frequently and may be transmitted through inappropriate dental management or care.