Biomedical Foundations for Clinical Dentistry
Course Director: Bruce Silverstein
Credits: 2 (1 per quarter)
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter, Spring / 3
Course Overview
This course reviews biomedical foundations and integrates knowledge with clinical dental practice. It uses practice Integrated National Board Dental Exam (INBDE) questions and supplementary study materials to self-assess knowledge integration. Students will take mock INBDE exams, including a baseline pre-test.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
1. Achieve a score of 75 percent or higher on a mock INBDE.
2. Integrate knowledge of basic, biomedical, and behavioral sciences with clinical know-how necessary for the safe practice of dentistry.
UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, CE-02, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-04, C-08, C-15, C-07, CE-04, C-14, C-28, C-12, C-13, C-31, C-16, C-29, C-17, C-05, C-11, C-30, C-18, C-24, C-25, C-26, C-19, C-20, C-21, C-22, C-23, C-27, CE-05
Date last updated: 2025-01-04