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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.

Fundamentals of Cariology is a field dedicated to understanding and managing dental caries. In this comprehensive course on cariology, you will explore the intricate processes involved in dental caries formation, diagnosis, prevention, and management.

Whether you are a dental professional looking to expand your knowledge in cariology or an individual passionate about oral health, in this 4-Week-4-Module course, you will learn from a dynamic team of 15 dental professionals and researchers around the world, led by HKU’s Prof. Chun-Hung CHU and Prof. Ollie Yiru YU. By the end of the course, you will have a fundamental understanding of cariology. Through a series of engaging modules, you will gain insights into the etiology of dental caries, examining the complex interplay between oral microorganisms, host factors, and dietary habits.

Diagnosis of dental caries is a crucial component of cariology, and this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the diagnostic tools and techniques used to identify dental caries. You will learn various diagnostic modalities to assess the presence and extent of tooth decay. This knowledge will enable you to develop effective treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Prevention is a key aspect of cariology, and this course explores various preventive strategies that can help individuals maintain optimal oral health. From fluoride therapy and dental sealants to dietary counseling and oral hygiene practices, you will learn evidence-based techniques to combat tooth decay and promote oral wellness. Furthermore, this course highlights the importance of patient education and emphasizes the role of cariology in promoting oral health awareness. You will explore effective communication strategies to educate patients about the causes of dental caries, preventive measures, and oral hygiene practices that can aid in maintaining a healthy smile. Additionally, this course will also introduce initiatives for caries management, such as the application of biomaterials.

Learn Minimal Intervention Dentistry—an advanced, patient-centered and preventive approach that dental practitioners prefer worldwide for managing and tackling dental caries in children—from eminent experts and researchers! Join in to discover more about how this practical approach lowers patient anxiety, enhances patient behaviors, and provides health-focused treatment alternatives.

Dental caries is the most prevalent oral disease in children worldwide. It severely compromises the quality of life of children and their families. The cost of treating dental caries and its complications place a heavy financial burden on individuals, families and society. Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) is a philosophy of care that aims to conserve tooth tissues throughout a person’s life. It is an effective treatment approach with increasing acceptance among dental professionals. The MID management approach is highly applicable to child patients as it is friendly, reduces patient anxiety, improves patient behaviors and offers health-oriented treatment options. This MOOC will present the rationale and application of MID for preventing and managing dental caries in children, using evidence-based information whenever available.

This course enables dental practitioners to apply the concept of prevention and management of dental caries in the child patients by caries risk assessment. It will cover the basic principles in the early detection and control of the dental caries process. The course will describe the methods for remineralization of non-cavitated lesions as well as the different options for conservative management of enamel and dentine carious lesions using minimally invasive techniques. The final part of the module will address the implementation of MID concept and treatments in the general dental practice.

Aesthetic dentistry has become increasingly important in contemporary dental practice as patients worldwide seek a visually attractive smile. Social media has played a significant role in shaping people’s perceptions of beauty, and dental practitioners are now under more pressure than ever to deliver invisible restorations using minimally invasive approaches that preserve natural, sound tooth structure.

Embark on a captivating journey through the realm of aesthetic treatments with our dynamic online lecture and demonstration series. This trio of MOOCs offers a comprehensive exploration of aesthetic dentistry, from core concepts (MOOC 1) to cutting-edge, minimally invasive methods (MOOC 2) and advanced techniques (MOOC 3). Delivered by a stellar lineup of global and local industry pioneers, our courses bring you the freshest insights and trends in aesthetic dentistry.

In this MOOC, we will delve into various topics related to the fundamentals of aesthetic dentistry, including macro-aesthetics, micro-aesthetics, occlusion, color theory, and advanced techniques in shade analysis and matching. You will gain an overview of dental photography in aesthetic dentistry, learn how to adjust your camera settings, communicate with labs using dental photography, and shoot like a pro. Designing smiles and creating treatment plans for your patients will also be covered. Last but not least, we have an exciting panel discussion on treating aesthetically compromised dentition.

Recent studies indicate that the prevalence rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically over the past decades and a likely trend of continual global surge in autistic child patients.

Children with ASD have oral sensitivities and daily oral hygiene management could be difficult. In caring for autistic children, it is essential to understand the unique behaviors and other possible comorbid conditions and in particular, to gain the confidence and cooperation of the patient before carrying out a specific oral procedure to ensure satisfactory outcome.

In this course, you will learn the ways to establish trust with children and parents in a dental visit. You will be introduced to effective methods to stimulate positive attitudes and behaviors towards oral health care and application of minimally invasive clinical therapies from evidence-based research and best practises.

Learn 2D and 3D modalities for diagnostic imaging in dental medicine: current concepts, novel developments, challenges, and possibilities.

This course will cover the basic principles of usage and interpretation of radiographic imaging modalities in two and three dimensions for diagnostic imaging of the dento-maxillofacial region, covering the major disciplines in dental medicine. Current guidelines, consensus, limitations, and potential future developments in dento-maxillofacial radiology (DMFR) for extra- and intraoral imaging modalities will be presented and critically discussed, including the issues related to radiation dose protection. The present MOOC has been designed to improve foundation knowledge but also to promote higher-order thinking skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving for experienced clinicians in various fields of dental medicine. The scientific leadership team and coordination of the MOOC will be based at HKU, Faculty of Dentistry. This course will feature an interdisciplinary team of renowned clinicians in their respective fields to discuss current guidelines, consensus, trends, and limitations in DMFR.

Good health is important to all of us! The development of novel biomaterials and biotechnologies not only help to treat diseases, but they also improve our quality of lives. Do you know what the implication of fibre reinforced composites in the health care industry is? How do nanoneedles and biomineralization help to diagnose and treat diseases? Biomaterials research today is an exciting and intensive multidisciplinary area that encompasses contributions from a wide range of disciplinary areas, from clinical medicine to biology, chemistry, physics, material science, and engineering.

In this 4-Week-4-Module course, Biomaterials and Your Health, you will learn from a dynamic team of 25 dental practitioners and researchers across 10 dental specialties around the world, led by HKU’s Prof Jukka Matinlinna and Dr James K.H. Tsoi. You will learn about the special properties of biomedical materials in oral health care and be introduced to cutting-edge technologies such as nanoneedle in oral cancer and the crucial roles of digital dentistry in contemporary oral health care.

Furthermore, clinicians and scientists in different parts of the world will share with you their innovative research and findings, among them are potential and new biomaterials applications in oral health care.

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.

Bringing together the expertise and best practices in dental materials and biomaterials in the rerun of the MOOC Materials in Oral Health, this course is taught by a professional team of 30+ local, regional and international dentistry professionals and experts in dentistry and dental materials.

This 4-week Oral Biomaterials course unveils the exciting and unique properties and clinical implications of some state-of-the-art dental materials, including titanium, zirconia and modern synthetic polymer-based composites. We are also going to look at the crucial roles of CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing in dental application and digital orthodontics.

Oral biomaterials today is an exciting area encompassing contributions from professional dentistry to biology, chemistry, physics, material science, mathematics and engineering. Whether you are dental practitioners and dental technicians, non-dental practitioners, dental students, university students from various disciplines, or senior secondary school students – this course will open your eyes to the magic of dental materials science. If you are a prospective university student, this course can open up new and exciting opportunities possibly leading to new career paths.

Follow leading specialists, researchers and teachers of Implant Dentistry from more than 10 countries around the world led by HKU's Implant Dentistry MOOC team to explore the biology, the technology and clinical management in implant dentistry today.

In this 5-Week-5-Module course, you will learn about what implant dentistry is all about, covering the comprehensive spectrum of successful implant practice. A key aim of this course is to help learners set the foundations for an effective and successful practice in implant dentistry, in particular practitioners who will soon begin their first steps in implant dentistry.

Learners will be exposed to a sound theoretical background and practical clinical work, learning through videos and activities that closely integrate academic knowledge from evidence-based research and surgical techniques based on best practices, providing a comprehensive and well-balanced view of the implant process.

Led by Dr. Mattheos, this MOOC is taught by a dream-team of more than 20 international experts in Implant Dentistry. Each week offers specialized knowledge, presents evidence-based clinical procedures and actual patient cases for learners to engage with.

The MOOC includes 5 modules and runs over a period of 5 weeks. The journey of Implant Dentistry begins by exploring how discoveries in biology and technological developments led to the current practice of dental implants. Then, clinical cases are examined, patients’ needs and expectations are diagnosed while students gradually learn the principles of treatment planning. The current surgical procedures for placing implants and various restorative techniques are taught step-by-step , directed by current evidence and best practices. Finally, major threats and complications of implant procedures are investigate, while also discussing ways to ensure successful treatments and long serving implants.