ASDO 6001 - Fundamentals of Patient Management 2B

15 credit hours

Patient Management Cases - Oral Medicine: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop the logical thought processes needed for comprehensive, problem-oriented treatment planning for adult and medically complex patients. Previous didactic information will be utilized as the student applies this knowledge to the assessment and organization of specific patient data using a case-based approach to learning. Students will work in groups to prepare several diagnoses and problem lists needed to plan sequenced treatments. Students will also be provided a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. This module is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. In addition to learning basic information about common medical conditions, the student learns the process of risk assessment, pharmacologic management, and treatment planning considerations for patients with common medical disorders. Emphasis is placed on studying and researching various information resources, including current clinical practice guidelines.

Patient Management Cases - Oral Pathology: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the variety of diseases and conditions, common and uncommon, which could be encountered in patients seen in a routine dental practice. It encompasses the application of basic principles of pathology orally as well as recognition of pathologic conditions unique to the mouth as well as oral manifestations of systemic disease. This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of the myriad of diseases/conditions affecting the oral cavity and head and neck.

Patient Management Cases - Special Care Dentistry: This course integrates basic disease processes, epidemiology, demographics, treatment planning, and principles of providing dental treatment for individuals with a wide variety of special needs. These include patients with physical, medical, developmental, and cognitive conditions, which limit the patients’ ability to receive routine oral care. In addition, this course will provide oral health professionals with tools to assess the needs of older adults, analyze their often complex medical, physical, and social situations, and provide optimum treatment for each individual.

Patient Management Cases - Treatment Planning: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop the logical thought processes needed for comprehensive, problem-oriented treatment planning for adult and medically complex patients. Previous didactic information will be utilized as the student applies this knowledge to the assessment and organization of specific patient data. Students will work in groups to prepare several diagnoses and problem lists needed to plan sequenced treatments. Students will also be provided a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. This module is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of how various medical disorders can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care. In addition to learning basic information about common medical conditions, the student learns the process of risk assessment and treatment planning considerations for patients with typical medical disorders. Emphasis is placed on studying and researching various information resources.

Patient Management Cases - Behavioral Science: This module introduces concepts of patient-centered care. Students learn basic communication skills, the impact of stigma on marginalized populations, and how to carry out a patient-centered interview. Students also learn their role as mandated reporters, how to report suspected abuse, and how to manage mental health emergencies.

Patient Management Cases - Evidence Based Dentistry: This course integrates access to and use of evidence in support of critical decision-making. Students will demonstrate mastery through professional presentation applying concepts associated with the basis of evidence-based approach to clinical practice in answering a specific clinical question.

Practice Management: The purpose of this module is to convey knowledge in dental management and economics. The program is designed to provide basic skills in business decision-making and practice management. The curriculum deliberately promotes early consideration of certain unexplored and unfamiliar personal and dental practice issues to allow sufficient time to build awareness, knowledge, and mindset for required competencies. In the Dental Practice Ready (DPR) program utilized for much of the content delivery and assessment, Level 1 describes career opportunities, introduces strategic planning as a way to address personal and professional challenges, and creates familiarity with financial statements and procedures. Levels 2 and 3 use the strategic planning and finance principles learned at Level 1 to develop problem-solving skills needed when practicing dentistry in the real world as owners, associates, employees, public administrators, or military personnel. Level 4 concludes the dental practice program. It offers advice on how to select a practice location, addresses many frequently asked questions on the transition to practice, introduces sources of information on financial and economic trends that affect the dental profession, and guides the application of knowledge and skills acquired in previous years to produce a professional business plan that could be used in attaining financial support for starting a dental practice.