This module is focused on the basic knowledge required for proper understanding and management of OMS.

1.1. Didactic Component of the Module

1.1.1. Gross Anatomy

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the gross structure and function of all human body systems, including basic embryological content, neuroanatomy, and systems anatomy.

In addition, a comprehensive, detailed study of the head, neck and central nervous system is undertaken to provide the participants with a basis upon which to build his/her clinical knowledge. The learners will be required to perform a basic dissection of the thorax and a comprehensive dissection of the neck and head in order to complement and reinforce the lecture series. Topics using the high-quality published research and present it weekly in a mentor- guided session:

• Growth, development, and aging of the masticatory system
• Head and neck pathology and pathophysiology
• Epidemiology of OFS disorders
• Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics
• Surgery
• TMJ
• Orthognathic and reconstructive surgery
• Implants
• Dentoalveolar
• Trauma
• Anesthesia

Learners are also encouraged to bring new theories and concepts on the subject matter for group discussion.

1.1.2. Temporomandibular Disorders

The objective of this course is to integrate the latest evidence in basic and clinical sciences related to OMSs including the temporomandibular disorders, in order to improve knowledge on pain differential diagnosis, etiologies, mechanisms and evidence-based management. The course will also address the socioeconomic burden of acute and chronic pain, in addition to their effects on the patient’s quality of life. The topics will be presented by various scholars, dental and medical specialists.

1.1.3. Other courses
• DENS2005Y: Surgical Orthodontics: every Wednesday afternoon from 2-5 in the orthodontic clinic at the faculty of dentistry and from 5-7 a seminar which will be the responsibility of the fellow to organize.
• DENS3001Y: Physical Diagnosis
• DENS3002Y: OMS principles and practice
• DENS3008Y: Morbidity and Mortality Rounds

1.1.4. Additional Required Activities
The learners will join the attending staff at all the program’s locations for assisting in the operating room or clinic and engage in research activity. Currently the location include Mount Sinai Hospital; Sunnybrook Hospital; Humber River and possible rotations to Holland Bloorview Hospitals and The Hospital for Sick Children.

1.2. Clinical Component of the Module

Learners will be gradually involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with OMS issues by observing, assisting, and then providing care. The learners will be engaged in managing a wide variety of patients and will learn how to provide a stepwise diagnostic process and treatment planning when managing OMS patients.

1.2.1 Quality Assurance/Chart Review Rounds

Chart audit sessions are performed to allow participants the opportunity to discuss patient care issues outside of the time-limited clinic setting. The objective is to help learners recognize complex and often hidden treatment issues, to provide exposure to different perspectives of care and to facilitate learners’ ability to receive constructive criticism.

This module enables the participants to understand and critically appraise dental literature and consists of several didactic sessions, workshops, seminars, individual interactions with the mentors, and self- directed learning. It aims to provide an overview of the basic concepts of evidence-based dentistry, and guidelines that participants can apply most effectively to use articles to guide their clinical practice and to inform their clinical decisions.

2.1. Required Course

Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care: This course, offered at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, will demonstrate the scientific basis for clinical decision-making in prognosis, causation, diagnosis and therapy following the principles of evidence- based health care. Examples from the dental literature are used to illustrate the concepts and their practical application. The specific objectives of the course are: 1) to introduce principles of epidemiology as applied to clinical research; 2) to provide Clinical Specialty Graduate students with the fundamental scientific skills in clinical epidemiology to enable them to practice evidence-based dental care; 3) to provide the students with skills in answering questions using biomedical literature; 4) to provide students with the skills needed to critically appraise a biomedical research article.

The participants will spend 1 day per week attending the research rounds and working on their assigned research projects related to the interest of the Discipline of Dentistry. Participants are expected to be involved in at least one relevant research project and perform analysis of clinical research data, as well as and present it during educational and research rounds and when appropriate, publish the findings (ideally more than 2 papers) in a refereed journal. Those with interest in pursuing research- based careers are encouraged to contact Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh to find out the details. All participants have to attend the Online tutorial TCPS 2: CORE course which is an introduction to the 2nd  edition of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2). Additionally, the participants are expected to attend the following modules from the Office of Research Ethics: Data protection (online); Passwords and encryption (online); Research ethics 101 lecture (in-person): a one to three-hour long lecture, which is available upon request; Research ethics seminar (in-person). For further information please check the websites https://tcps2core.ca/content/user-guide

2.2. Suggested Bibliography

Recommended reading textbooks by authors:

• Miloro, Michael
• Hupp, James R.
• Fonseca, Raymond J.

A copy of your degree/diploma and your official transcripts from a minimum four-year university dental program. Degrees/diplomas and transcripts that are not in English must be submitted with a certified translation.

If your dental school instruction was not in English, you must provide documentation of English language proficiency by completing an English proficiency test.

Test results are valid for 2 years from the date of the exam.

1. TOEFL iBT (includes iBT Home Edition): A minimum total score of 100 is required with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening, and 24 in Reading.
2. IELTS (Academic): A minimum Overall Band Score of 7.5 is required with no band lower than 7.0 in each of the four sections.
3. CELPIP: A minimum overall score of 8.0 is required with no component score lower than 8.0 in each of the four sections.

A resume/CV summarizing your Dental Education, your Professional Dental Experience, any Continuing Dental Education courses, and other Additional Information, such as awards, publications, affiliations, etc.

A letter of intent, describing your reason for participating in this program, and how it relates to your academic background, career goals, and qualifications.

Letters should consist of:

• One letter by a recognized dental faculty member or a specialist in the field.
• One letter of choice. This additional letter should be from an instructor or similar individual who is able to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge, skill, character, and potential for success in the program.

Letters should include an assessment of the applicant’s dental background, knowledge, skill, character, and potential for success in the program. Letters must be signed and on official letterhead. Only letters written in English will be accepted.

A recent passport-size colour photo with a white background. Submit a high-quality version of the photo. (Accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG.)