Familiarising students with fundamental determinants and concepts of integrative approach in treatment. Familiarising with fundamental postulates of biological and integrative dental medicine. Gaining knowledge on natural ways of treating common dental problems. Familiarising with the role of prevention in the integrative approach in dental medicine, as well as with the importance and significance of cooperation with family physicians in such an approach.
Definition of integrative approach in treatment. Main features of integrative approach in treatment. Fundamental postulates of biological and integrative dental medicine. Dental problems where it is possible or even necessary to apply the integrative approach in treatment. Natural ways of treating common dental problems. Role and significance of prevention in integrative approach in dental medicine. Cooperation with family physicians in integrative approach in dental medicine.
Required course materials:
1. Artemis N. Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums. 1 edition. North Atlantic Books: Berkeley, 2013.