2022 Annual Basic Sciences in Oral Health II (DNT-608) Pasifika

The Basic Science courses run for two semesters and cover the basic and general concepts, principles and mechanisms of the disciplines of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pathology. The problem-based learning strategy is implemented for these courses, where the disciplines are discussed based on problem cases; students generate learning issues that are discussed and self-studied. Concepts of Pharmacology are also given as resource or as learning issues for self-study, depending on the case. The problem cases are designed for relevance to the future oral health practitioner and dentists, following closely the reality of practice. The courses are divided into blocks, each block covering a basic theme or body system. At year 2 level, emphasis is placed on study of various body systems; oral manifestations of systemic diseases/disorders and the implications of various medical conditions to treatment planning in dentistry.