At the successful completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
- Diagnose and provide non-surgical management of diseases affecting the oral mucosa and the maxillofacial region.
- Provide specialized oral health care to special needs patients including medically complex patients, learning disability patients, hospitalized patients, and elderly patients.
- Communicate professionally with other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with oral and maxillofacial diseases and special needs patients.
- Read critically relevant literature and conduct clinical or basic science research related to oral and maxillofacial diseases.
- Develop team-work and leadership skills necessary to organize work and supervise and educate junior staff and show a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families and other members of the health care team showing respect, compassion and integrity.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records and utilize information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information, and support own education and proper patient care.
- Understand health delivery system, and provide health care services aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health.