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    Learn dental principles and practices for oral health care. Understand dental anatomy, procedures, and patient management.

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Patient Assistance, Health Care, Technical Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Health Systems, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Market Share, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flows

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Education And Counseling, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Facebook, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Patient Safety, Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Northeastern University

      An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular dental courses

    • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dental

    "Learning about dental health can prepare you for numerous jobs in the field, including dentist, dental assistant, periodontist, and orthodontist. A general dentist performs various tasks, such as examining teeth and gums, diagnosing issues, treating cavities, and extracting teeth. A dentist can refer patients to specialists for additional treatment. Dental assistants work alongside dentists and perform more basic tasks, such as prepping equipment and handling patient records.

    A periodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in periodontal disease, a common condition characterized by infected gums. Periodontists perform complex tasks such as removing infected gum tissue, reshaping gums, and adding dental implants. An orthodontist specializes in correcting tooth and jaw alignment issues. The job involves applying braces and other corrective techniques to improve a patient’s oral health."‎

    The dental field might be right for you if you have a passion for helping people, good manual dexterity, and an interest in oral health. you'll be working on patients’ mouths, and blood will be a common sight. You'll need to be very precise and detailed oriented. Most procedures require a delicate, steady hand, as you'll be working with small tools within a small space. You'll also need strong communication skills. Patients as well as coworkers require careful guidance throughout the day. Additionally, many people find dental visits stressful, but your communication skills can put patients at ease.‎

    Online classes will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the dental industry and the various specialized areas of dentistry. you'll learn about oral diseases, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them. Instructors will share their knowledge by posting informative lectures and assigning reading material. Quizzes will follow the lessons to measure your progress.

    Online courses offer a high level of flexibility. You can access the material from your home computer and work on the lessons whenever you want.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including dental. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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