Online Course – Certified Professional Internship Combining the Art and Science of Modern Dentistry from the University of California Accredited Professional Internship Combining the Art and Science of Modern Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania

Explore the fields of dentistry and oral health. Upon completion of the specialization, the learner will be able to identify the field of dental care and understand the relationship between oral health and systemic health.

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Professional Certificate

Intermediate level

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Basic Introduction to Dentistry and Dental Studies
  • Understanding the connection between oral health and systemic health
  • Knowledge of modern advances in dentistry and dental technologies
  • Making more informed career decisions for students preparing for a career in dentistry
  • Understanding the connection between systemic health and oral health for non-dental health professionals
  • Better understanding of dental treatments and the scope of dental care for professionals in non-healthcare industries

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Students preparing for a career in dentistry
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Professionals in health-related industries
  • Non-dental healthcare professionals
  • Professionals in non-healthcare industries related to dentistry

Internship – Series of 3 courses

This specialization is intended for the general public, including pre-medical students, healthcare professionals, and professionals in other health-related industries who are interested in developing a deeper understanding of dentistry.

Over the course of three courses developed by Penn Dental Medicine, you will learn about:

  • Basic Introduction to Dentistry and Dental Studies
  • Oral health and its connection to systemic health
  • Modern advances in dentistry and dental technologies

Learning the skills acquired upon completion of this internship will be possible in various ways depending on the learner’s role and industry:

  • Students preparing for a career in dentistry will be able to make more informed career decisions.
  • Non-dental health professionals will understand the connection between systemic health and oral health.
  • Professionals in non-healthcare industries related to dentistry will have a better understanding of dental treatments and the scope of dental care.

Hands-on Learning Project

While participating in this internship, learners will encounter several interesting lessons that will provide them with information about the field of dentistry today. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding while completing several quizzes and interactive activities.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Introduction to Dentistry

Course 1

10 hours
4.8 (1,450 ratings)

Course Details

What you will learn: The course offers an overview of dentistry with the aim of encouraging, educating and helping to improve oral health. We will cover topics such as the anatomy of the mouth, jaw and teeth, pathology and treatment, and patient differences.

The Oral Cavity: Gateway to Health and Disease

Course 2

15 hours
4.9 (755 ratings)

Course Details

What you will learn: The course will focus on the connections between dentistry and medicine, with a review of disease entities and relevant oral manifestations.

Veneers in dentistry

Course 3

4 hours
4.9 (31 ratings)

Course Details

What you will learn: You will learn about five emerging areas in dentistry, therapeutic and scientific innovations, and technological advances in the field.

Skills you will acquire

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Dentistry
  • Comprehensive care
  • Dental technologies