Courses

Learn about implementing reasonable adjustments in educational and professional settings through an insightful 20-minute lecture delivered by Professor Kim Piper from Kings College London's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Explore creative approaches and develop a positive mindset for making effective accommodations, while understanding the importance of inclusive practices in academic and workplace environments.

Explore the oral component of Sjögren's disease in this 48-minute video lecture presented by Prof. Arjan Vissink from the University Medical Center Groningen. Delve into the challenges faced by patients experiencing dry mouth (xerostomia) and reduced salivary secretion (hyposalivation), including difficulties with eating, swallowing, and speech. Learn about the increased risk of dental caries and oral infections associated with reduced saliva flow. Gain insights into the role of oral symptoms in diagnosis, patient complaints, and disease progression. Discover treatment options and management strategies for oral manifestations of Sjögren's disease. Benefit from Prof. Vissink's extensive background in dentistry, medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral medicine, and radiobiology as he shares his expertise on this important aspect of Sjögren's disease management.

This course provides foundational knowledge for those interested in developing a better understanding of basic dental terminology. The course will define and explore clinical and non-clinical terms commonly used in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, dental radiography, and dental practice administration. The course is organized by specialty so participants may personalize their experience and focus their learning as needed. Identifying and applying these terms will help the learner to become a better communicator and more effective oral healthcare team member, to prepare for future studies, and to act as a more informed oral health advocate for themselves or others.

Explore the intricacies of dental and oral health through a comprehensive 30-minute animated tutorial covering key topics such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy, disc displacement, myofascial pain syndrome, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, corrective jaw surgery, and the mechanism of swallowing in children. Gain valuable insights into these crucial aspects of oral health through detailed animations that bring complex concepts to life, enhancing understanding and knowledge in the field of dentistry and oral care.

Explore the critical issues surrounding penetration testing in this thought-provoking conference talk from BruCON Security Conference. Drawing an analogy between heart surgery and cybersecurity assessments, delve into the common pitfalls and misconceptions in the penetration testing industry. Examine how both service providers and clients can fall into traps that lead to subpar results, potentially leaving organizations vulnerable despite significant investments. Learn to identify the hallmarks of low-quality pentests, including over-reliance on automated tools and failure to address subtle yet critical threats. Gain insights into best practices for both testers and customers throughout the entire engagement process, from pre-test preparations to post-test analysis. Reflect on the evolution of the industry since 2011 and evaluate whether the challenges highlighted then still persist today. Leave with a deeper understanding of how to ensure high-quality, effective penetration testing that truly enhances an organization's security posture.

Explore the 12 highest-paid medical specialties in 2024, all earning over $500,000 annually, based on the latest Doximity Physician Compensation Report. Learn about each specialty's average salary, work hours, and required training years. Gain insights into otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, radiology, vascular surgery, cardiology, radiation oncology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery. Understand the financial prospects, work-life balance, and educational commitment associated with these top-earning medical fields to help inform career decisions in healthcare.

Learn from a dynamic team of 25 dental practitioners and researchers across 10 dental specialties from around the world led by HKU’s Professor Jukka P. Matinlinna and Dr James K.H. Tsoi. In this 4-Week-4-Module course, Digital Biomaterials, you will not only learn the special properties of novel biomaterials in oral health care, but you will be introduced to the crucial and dramatic roles of digital dentistry in contemporary oral health care. New technology development and breakthroughs in biomaterials research have transformed oral health care. The discoveries of the special properties of biomaterials such as titanium, zirconia and various polymeric composite materials have led to the rapid development of more versatile, durable and safe materials, offering oral health care that meet patients’ treatment needs and aesthetic restorative results. In recent years, advancement in digital dentistry such as CAD/CAM technology in crown fabrication, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, stereophotogrammetry and digital orthodontics have greatly impacted many aspects of oral health care, in particular, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry and regenerative medicine. Oral biomaterials research today is an exciting and intensive multidisciplinary area that encompasses contributions from a wide range of fields from clinical dentistry to biology, chemistry, physics, material science, and engineering. We cordially invite those of you who wish to make a difference in tomorrow’s dental materials and oral health development to join us in the exciting journey in Digital Biomaterials.

Explore the transformative power of failure and its role in shaping successful careers in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Paul Salins. Gain insights from personal anecdotes and professional experiences of an acclaimed Cranio-Maxillofacial and reconstructive surgeon as he shares valuable lessons learned from setbacks and challenges. Discover how embracing failure can lead to growth, innovation, and remarkable achievements in various fields, including medicine, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. Learn about Dr. Salins' work in orthomorphic surgery, interceptive therapeutics, and intuitive AI systems, while also exploring the intersection of art, music, and creativity in fostering a successful career path.

Explore the vital connection between happiness and health as US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy shares insights in this thought-provoking TED talk. Discover how cultivating happiness can positively impact overall well-being and learn practical strategies for incorporating joy into daily life. Gain a deeper understanding of the Surgeon General's perspective on the importance of emotional wellness and its far-reaching effects on public health.

The aim of the course is to highlight the new research and clinical progress in endodontic and periodontal regeneration, which offers biological and practical considerations to facilitate successful migration of research from bench to clinic. The contents of course include pulp regeneration, periodontal regeneration, tissue regeneration surrounding the implant, and the biomaterials for oral tissue regeneration. In addition to the research concern, the clinical strategies in oral tissue regeneration are also included in the course. With the help of the course, the undergraduate or postgraduate students, or active researchers in the field of oral science will be certain to find information relevant to their goals and perspectives.

Understand oral cancer prevention methods and their healthcare applications Oral cancer affects over 450,000 people globally each year, and in many regions, survival rates remain under 60% when cases are diagnosed late (Oral Cancer Foundation). This makes prevention, early detection, and effective policy essential. Gain a comprehensive introduction to the prevention of oral cancer, focusing on its global burden and evidence-based strategies, on this 100% self-paced course from the expert lecturers at Taipei Medical University’s College of Oral Medicine. Learn why oral cancer matters worldwide You’ll start by looking at the bigger picture: how oral cancer affects people around the world. Together, we’ll break down incidence, prevalence, mortality, and survival data across regions, so you can see the scale of the challenge. You’ll also learn how lifestyle risks and viral factors such as HPV-16 are shifting the landscape, with rising cases in younger, non-smoking populations. Discover prevention strategies that save lives Next, you’ll turn your attention to the methods used to prevent oral cancer before it develops or to catch it early when treatment is most effective. You’ll explore the evidence behind lifestyle interventions, screening programmes, and early detection tools, while also seeing how these strategies are put into practice in communities. Create sustainable prevention programmes Finally, you’ll learn how to weigh up whether prevention programmes are truly effective and sustainable. You’ll explore frameworks for comparing costs and health outcomes, and practise applying them to real case studies. By connecting economic and epidemiological evidence, you’ll see how healthcare systems and policymakers decide which interventions make the biggest difference for patients and communities. This course is designed for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals who have a basic understanding of cancer and want to expand their knowledge of oral cancer prevention.

Learn about highly bioavailable oral antimicrobials in this 20-minute educational video presented by Courtney Bunner, PharmD, as part of the WVCTSI Project ECHO series. Explore the pharmacological properties, clinical applications, and therapeutic considerations of oral antimicrobial medications that demonstrate superior bioavailability, enabling effective treatment of various infectious conditions through oral administration.

The proposed course will cover the principles of use and interpretation of advanced imaging modalities across the major disciplines in dental medicine. It will present and critically discuss current guidelines, limitations, and potential future developments in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) for CBCT imaging, including issues of correct interpretation and professional reporting. Oral Radiology is a fundamental diagnostic tool for most disciplines in dental medicine. Disciplines such as operative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, oral implantology, and oral surgery use radiographic imaging modalities daily to achieve accurate diagnoses and as a basis for treatment planning, as well as for follow-up and monitoring of outcomes. Hence, the proposed course will be relevant for dental professionals worldwide, providing an opportunity to learn from renowned experts in their respective fields about the daily use of CBCT, its limitations, and potential future applications. Additionally, the course will address and discuss aspects such as radiation dose protection.

Learn how to improve antimicrobial stewardship as a veterinary nurse or surgeon Vets and human health professionals both have a responsibility to address the challenge of antimicrobial stewardship. Veterinary nurses, surgeons and pharmacists need the skills to prescribe antibiotics rationally and responsibly. On this interactive course, you’ll challenge the norms of veterinary prescribing and gain the tools needed to introduce good antimicrobial stewardship practices in your own context. You will explore the challenges of monitoring responsible medicine use and relevant solutions. You will gain the confidence needed to instil change in your own veterinary practice. This course is for veterinary surgeons, nurses and pharmacists with a basic clinical knowledge of antimicrobial prescribing practice. The course has a focus on the UK context but can be applied internationally.

Discover how to wield static types like a surgeon in this 34-minute conference talk from React Advanced London. Explore the benefits of a typed codebase with minimal effort, comparing TypeScript, Flow, ReasonML, and Elm. Learn to optimize the advantages of static typing while minimizing frustration by applying surgical precision to your code. Gain insights on inspecting tools, identifying critical areas, and applying knowledge for maximum returns. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates how to achieve substantial benefits with skillful efforts, ultimately leading to a happier coding experience.

The World Health Organization (WHO) projected urgent need of physicians and surgeons in the next decade and the Lancet Commissions 2015 report indicated the need for surgical services will continue to rise substantially from now until 2030, in particular in the low-income and middle-income regions. In light of the challenges of new diseases and increase in the aging population, medical and surgical care are ever more essential. The future needs more surgeons! What do surgeons do? What conditions require surgical care? In this 6-week course, you will be guided through 15 surgical specialties by a team of 40+ clinical experts. You will have a chairside view of the day-to-day work life of a surgeon and learn about diagnosis, treatment planning and surgical care and see surgeons work in a multidisciplinary team to offer the best treatment for the patients. Surgery is considered both an art and a science. Surgeons not only demonstrate specialist knowledge, techniques, talents and skills in their practice, at the same time, they make use of science and innovation, engaging in tremendous problem-solving and calculated decision-making in patient care. Whether you aspire to become a surgeon, a physician, a nurse, or you wish to find out more about surgery, this MOOC will be a great roadmap for you. 世界衛生組織（WHO）和《柳葉刀》委員會2015年的報告指出，未來十年對外科服務的需求將繼續大幅增長。鑑於新疾病和人口老齡化，外科變得尤為重要。未來將需要更多的外科醫生！ 外科醫生的工作是怎樣的？什麼情況需要手術治療？在這個為期6週的課程中，由40多名臨床專家組成的團隊將指導你學習15種外科專業。你將安坐家中了解外科醫生的日常，學習診斷和外科治療的知識。 外科是藝術，也是科學。外科醫生不僅在實踐中運用專業知識和技術，還利用科學創新，在照顧患者的過程中展現強大的解難和決策能力。 無論你是想成為一名外科專業人才，還是想了解更多有關手術的信息，這門MOOC都是你的理想之選。 世界卫生组织（WHO）和《柳叶刀》委员会2015年的报告指出，未来十年对外科服务的需求将继续大幅增长。鉴于新疾病和人口老龄化，外科变得尤为重要。未来将需要更多的外科医生！ 外科医生的工作是怎样的？什么情况需要手术治疗？在这个为期6周的课程中，由40多名临床专家组成的团队将指导你学习15种外科专业。你将安坐家中了解外科医生的日常，学习诊断和外科治疗的知识。 外科是艺术，也是科学。外科医生不仅在实践中运用专业知识和技术，还利用科学创新，在照顾患者的过程中展现强大的解难和决策能力。 无论你是想成为一名外科专业人才，还是想了解更多有关手术的信息，这门MOOC都是你的理想之选。

The drive for development of new and novel oral biomaterials has never been more important with many people using oral biomaterials today and seeing their benefits in restoring and improving their oral health for a more enjoyable lifestyle. The unique properties of biomaterials such as titanium (Ti), zirconia (ZrO2) and various polymeric materials have made them materials of choice in oral health: dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and even regenerative medicine. Oral biomaterials research today is an exciting and intensive multidisciplinary area that encompasses contributions from a wide range of fields from professional dentistry to biology, chemistry, physics, material science, and engineering. Materials in Oral Health is a FREE 4-week course open to all interested learners. In the course, you will learn about the special properties and benefits of biomaterials including, titanium and titanium alloys, zirconia and other alloys, ceramics, and modern composites. You will gain insights of the practical use of these biomaterials in different aspects of dentistry and clinical implications. You will realize how contemporary dentistry is about unifying synthetic materials to living tooth and bone tissues. You will get in touch with the crucial roles of digital dentistry and learn about CAD/CAM technology in crown fabrication, 3D printing and digital orthodontics. And lastly, you will be introduced to procedures and testing methods used to test significant mechanical properties of biomaterials in the research laboratory. We cordially invite those of you who wish to make a difference in tomorrow’s dental materials and oral health development to join us in the 4-week journey in Materials in Oral Health. You can get recognition for completion of the course by obtaining a Course Certificate. You can refer to details on: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208280196

Taught by Rice University communication faculty from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). This course covers core topics in oral communication: Communication strategy, content, data visualization, and delivery. You’ll learn key principles in • Creating a communication strategy • Developing a clear message and organizing persuasive content • Creating strong visual support • Presenting data effectively • Presenting professionally and confidently • Handling formal presentations, giving pitches, speaking extemporaneously, managing online presentations, and lowering public speaking anxiety Selected materials courtesy of Communication Faculty at Rice University - all rights reserved.

Dive into a comprehensive 90-minute tutorial on conversational Latin based on John Traupman's book, employing the reconstructed pronunciation of Classical Latin. Learn to speak as the Romans did during the time of Caesar and Cicero, following the international standard of Latin pronunciation outside the Catholic Church. Explore a wide range of topics including greetings, family, school, daily activities, sports and leisure, human body, health and fitness, food and drink, time concepts, colloquial words, clothing and jewelry, housing and furniture, commerce, weather, animals, emotions and qualities, professions, urban life, government, war and peace, law and criminal justice, geography, and travel. Engage in Latin dialogues and conversations, starting with Latin greetings, to enhance oral proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of the language's practical applications.

Discover the five essential traits that determine whether you have what it takes to pursue a surgical career in this 12-minute educational video. Explore the specific combination of characteristics that successful surgeons possess, including an obsession with precision and attention to detail, genuine love for performing procedures beyond just observation, ability to thrive in intensely competitive environments, unrelenting work ethic and discipline, and a fundamental need to work with your hands. Learn why these traits cannot be taught or faked, and understand how lacking them can lead to burnout in surgical specialties. Gain insights into the brutal realities of surgical training and practice, including the personal story of why the presenter ultimately left plastic surgery. Examine the difference between watching surgical procedures and actually performing them, and understand the level of competition required to succeed in surgical residencies. Access accompanying resources including a detailed guide, specialty competitiveness rankings, and related content on surgical dexterity improvement and specialty selection strategies for medical students and pre-med students considering surgical careers.