Connective tissue is essential for maintaining structural integrity and health of the oral cavity. Connective tissue is a barrier to inflammatory responses which, if uncontrolled, can results in disorders including: bone loss, drug-induced gingival hyperplasia and oral cancers. Conversely, oral connective tissue fibroblasts cells have stem cell-like properties. This course will use primary research literature to critically evaluate recent developments in oral connective tissue biology. Prerequisite(s): Must have successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of the D.M.D. program. Restriction(s): Open to students enrolled in the D.M.D. program.
Connective tissue is essential for maintaining structural integrity and health of the oral cavity. Connective tissue is a barrier to inflammatory responses which, if uncontrolled, can results in disorders including: bone loss, drug-induced gingival hyperplasia and oral cancers. Conversely, oral connective tissue fibroblasts cells have stem cell-like properties. This course will use primary research literature to critically evaluate recent developments in oral connective tissue biology. Prerequisite(s): Must have successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of the D.M.D. program. Restriction(s): Open to students enrolled in the D.M.D. program.
