The course in bacteriology and oral diseases is intended for Ph.D. and master’s students, mainly students in the pre-dental program interested in microbiology and oral biology and requiring microbiology for their dental school applications. The course will be given as oral presentations covering fundamentals in bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis, biofilms, and oral infectious diseases. Course goals: To learn basic principles of bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis, microbial biofilms, and oral infectious diseases. To understand the etiologies of major bacterial-mediated oral diseases. The course lectures will cover basic aspects in bacteriology and methods in microbiology research; microbial cell structure; microbial genetics and horizontal gene transfer; bacterial growth and control; basic diagnostic methods in microbiology; main classes of antibiotics; mechanisms involved in antibiotic resistance; key aspects of biofilm development, oral biofilms, biofilm-driven antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm control. Students will learn about the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and the bacteria associated with the oral microbiome, dental plaque, caries, and periodontal disease. The course will also cover tooth anatomy and the development of caries, periodontal disease, as well as the host response to infection. Click here for the fall 2025 syllabus.
Click here for 2025 syllabus.
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