Integrative Seminars in Oral Biology II

(3 Credits)

Combined with BASCI-DN 8049 This course introduces fundamental concepts of skeletal and craniofacial biology, particularly embryonic and adult skeletal and cartilage development. Topics covered are: understanding of craniofacial bone growth, tooth development, cartilage biology, endocrine regulation of the skeletal integrity, and skeletal biomechanical properties. The goals of the course are threefold: 1) to provide “fundamental knowledge” of skeletal and craniofacial growth and development, 2) to apply the principles of biologic processes to their clinical manifestations, and 3) to develop critical reading of scientific reports in the research field of hard tissues.