DENT 5444 Integrated Systems-Urinary & Digestive

This integrated systems block surveys the urinary and digestive systems with a strong emphasis on dental implications. Students review renal and GI anatomy and physiology including nephron function, acid-base balance, hepatobiliary and pancreatic physiology, and GI motility and secretion. Pathology modules address chronic kidney disease, liver disease, GERD and peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption disorders. Dental correlations include safe prescribing and dosing adjustments, bleeding risk, infection considerations, nutrition and wound healing, and recognition of oral manifestations of systemic conditions. Case-based learning links biomedical concepts to patient assessment and treatment planning.

Credits

2