This is a classic course in human macroscopic anatomy that is intended to impart systematic and detailed knowledge of the structure of the human body. In this anatomical course, concepts of physiology, neuroanatomy and some examples of clinical medicine will often be integrated. Systematic Anatomy I deals with three chapters of Human Descriptive Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology and Myology. In theoretical classes, an overview of human anatomy will be presented and practical classes are intended for students to acquire the ability to identify, interpret and describe the anatomical elements of the human body in a systematic and complete way, having as object of study cadaveric specimens. The remaining chapters on Human Anatomy will be treated in detail in the disciplines of Systematic Anatomy II (Angiology, Splanchnology and Aesthesiology) and Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System (Neuroanatomy). The application of Topographic Anatomy concepts to Internal Medicine will be carried out in the Clinical Anatomy discipline.

Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge about diversity, structure and functioning of cells;

Acquisition of knowledge about research methods in cell biology

Cellular metabolism is an integrated set of chemical reactions that aims to produce energy and to use it to synthesize the building blocks for protein, lipid, and carbohydrate production. The Biochemistry 2 subject aims at studying the cellular metabolism and the molecular mechanisms underlying its regulation, as well as the signal transduction pathways used to receive, process, amplify and integrate intra and extracellular signals. The student must be able to recognize and explain the function of metabolic pathways, relate digestion and the production and storage of energy with food composition, relate the mechanisms of metabolic regulation by hormones, enzyme activation and inhibition and other mechanisms with energy and metabolites requirements, recognize and explain the molecular bases of metabolism (including glucose and lipid homeostasis), relate the metabolic pathways with the molecular bases, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and actively participate in the resolution of problems.

To promote the integration of students in the  Dentistry's points of interest.

To present its different dimensions and possible scenarios of professional performance: clinic and its specialties, research, teaching, industry, administration, politics.

Understand the evolution of medical thinking in general, and dental medicine in particular, from ancient times to contemporary dentistry.

Let  know the creation and the current context of the practice of Dental Medicine in Portugal, in the European Union and in the world.

Prepare for integration in the clinic and make a first approach to the clinical environment.

Motivate for the importance of behavior in a clinical environment, and initiation to clinical team work.

The objectives of the course are to emphasize statistical concepts obtained in the discipline of the 1st semester, namely in the comparison of groups.
To highlight the relationship between statistical association and causality. To demonstrate the feasibility of different diagnostic methods according to their properties and, finally, to point out the importance of the relationship between the research question, the structure of an epidemiological study, the methods of measurement and statistical analysis.

The UC aims to provide students the knowledge on the morphology of the permanent teeth of the anterior group, the ultrastructure of cells and tissues of the oral cavity, as well as the anatomy of the stomatognathic system in terms of osteology, arthrology and myology.

At the end of the Microbiology I curricular unit is expected that students aquire knowledge and understand: i) the diversity and importance of the microbial world; ii) the microbial taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, metabolism and genetics; and iii) the taxonomic, morphological, reproductive and cultural characteristics as well as diagnosis of bacteria, fungi, parasites, virus and prions. Additionally, it is expected that students aquire knowledge, understand and acquire technical skills in laboratorial methods and techniques used in microorganisms handling, isolation, characterization, identification and study.

The UC aims to obtain knowledge on the morphology of the permanent teeth of the posterior group, the deciduous teeth, the embryonic development of the teeth and the orofacial massif and the angiology and neurology of the stomatognathic system.

The course of Oral Biosciences II aims the development of translational competencies, by the students, of concepts and reflexive mechanisms of Biomedical Sciences, for the practical application within the clinical frame  of Dental Medicine Sciences. As so, it is expected that the student, with the completation of this course, is able to:

• Apply concepts of immunology, bacteriology, virology and mycology to oral disease;
• Explain the biology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of pulpal, periapical and hard tissue-related pathologies;
• Analyze the etiology of pulp pathology and determine factors, which influence its distribution, onset, progress and detection;
• Identify the normal structures of the periodontum and analyze the etiology of periodontal disease, reporting on the histopathological alterations, the activation of the host response and propose solutions to periodontal problems;
• Describe the process and development of dental caries and the pathologic alterations of the affected oral tissues, conceiving therapeutic solutions for the its resolution;

The subject of Dental Biomaterials should provide to the pupil these indispensable skills: - To learn the basic and elementary principles of the Biomaterials Science. - To know the definitions and terminology relative to metals, ceramics, polymers and its combinations. - To learn the scientific bases to select, to manipulate and to apply the dental materials. - To learn, through specific exercises, the correct appliance of each dental material. 

1. Recognize “Pathology” as the study of structural, biochemical and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs, underlying the development of disease
2. Understand the fundamental mechanisms of cell adaptation, injury and death
3. Recognize the main types of inflammation, their mechanisms and role in tissue regeneration and repair
4. Understand the mechanisms underlying changes in the vascular wall, hemostasis and thromboembolism
5. Identify examples of changes in metabolism, correlating mechanisms with clinical and pathological manifestations
6. Identify the main pathologies associated with the dysregulation of the immune system and its correlation with clinical immune syndromes
7. Recognize the main cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the aging process and associated pathologies

FIXED PROSTHDODONTICS MODULE (2 ECTS)

Understanding of concepts and terminology, and, the treatment sequencing in basic clinical cases of fixed rehabilitation.

Demonstrate understanding of the laboratory procedures, materials and new technologies for manufacturing inlays, crowns and short-span bridges.

REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS MODULE (1,5 ECTS)

To acquire knowledge and competencies for the rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients with removable dentures.

To understand the laboratory techniques for production of skeletal prosthesis.

OCCLUSION MODULE (2,5 ECTS)

To acquire knowledge on the parameters of interest and the diverse pathologies of the field.

Students will be competent in diagnosis and articulator mounting of casts.

MATERIALS MODULE (1 ECTS)

Students should develop skills to manipulate materials used in rehabilitation treatments.

CAD-CAM IN PROSTHODONTICS MODULE (1 ECTS)

At the end of the UC students will be able to understand the Health / Oral Disease binomial in the field of Oral Public Health through the identification of oral health problems and their determinants.

  They should acquire knowledge and develop skills and capacities within the field of Preventive and Community Oral Health in order to understand and recognize the risk factors and determinants of oral diseases and be able to incorporate a critical view of the importance of prevention, oral health education and oral health promotion.

1. Understand the concept of neoplasia as alteration of growth and differentiation of cells / tissues
2. Understand the bases of classification and recognize the main types of human neoplasia
3. Recognize the main tumorigenic agents and their mechanisms of action
4. Identify the main stages of neoplastic development and the underlying biological characteristics
5. Recognize the genetic, epigenetic and molecular bases underlying the process of tumorigenesis
6. Understand the role played by Pathological Anatomy, as a medical specialty, in the diagnostic approach and definition of patients' therapeutic strategy
7. Contextualize the anatomopathological information in the set of clinical, analytical and imaging data of the patients
8. Correlate morphological, macroscopic, microscopic, immunophenotypic and genetic changes with clinical manifestations of disease
9. Integrate the general concepts of Anatomic Pathology into the main clinical models of human disease.
10. Acquire and use appropriate medical language to discuss cases and anatomical-clinical topics

- Introduction to clinical activity in Conservative Dentistry, through an appropriate selection of cases.

 - Carrying out clinical acts that include the diagnosis of pulp and periapical lesions

- Presentation of therapeutic options, focused on resolving the patient's main complaint.

 - Assessment of the difficulty of treatment from the point of view of conservative dentistry

- Permanent restoration of low complexity, provisional and pre-endodontic restoration, in anterior and posterior teeth.

-Performance of low complexity endodontic treatments

Oral health is fundamental for the overall health of each patient and, as in other medical areas, also in dentistry, a holistic approach to the patient is essential, considering his biopsychosocial condition, other pathologies that he presents, the usual medication and possible allergies, that allow choosing the most appropriate therapeutic approach for the individual.

The Curricular Unit of Medical Specialties I has the following general objectives for its students:

- The acquisition of postures and attributes essential to the performance of the profession and the establishment of an adequate doctor-patient relationship;

- Knowing how to stratify the patient into risk groups and choose, based on that risk, the most appropriate place and treatment, according to the data collected in the anamnesis;

- Knowing how to recognize the main symptoms and signs of the pathologies addressed and the implications for the practice of dentistry, namely the recognition of the need for further referral

- Knowing how to act in the most common urgent clinical situations in the field of dentistry.

Application  and consolidation of the theorical knowledge of Pediatric Dentistry

Skills development in pre-clinical environment  with the most frequently used materials and treatments  in Pediatric Dentistry

Develop clinical knowledge and skills in order to recognize preventive treatment needs and to  performe acts of primary and secondary prevention in patients.

Apply clinical communication skills with patients and caregivers; train to motivate and educate, with the aim of improve oral health literacy and developing skills in the area of community oral health.

To teach the local etiology of malocclusion and the fundamentals of orthodontic diagnosis as well as its clinical application. To teach how to diagnose Class I, II and III malocclusions and define their treatment.

FIXED PROSTHESIS MODULE (2 ECTS)

Acquire skills for preparation TP and practice in simulators of different complex dental preparations, temporary restorations, impressions and cementation.

REMOVABLE PROSTHESIS MODULE (2 ECTS)

Acquisition of knowledge, practical and theoretical, to proceed with the treatment with removable prosthesis of the simplest cases of oral rehabilitation of the partially edentulous patient. Acquire clinical skills for diagnosis, planning and treatment.

DIGITAL DESIGN MODULE (1 ECTS)

Acquisition of knowledge about available CAD-CAM systems and practice in designing and manufacturing waxes and restorations on teeth and implants

IMPLANT PROSTHESIS MODULE (1 ECTS)

Acquire knowledge to understand Implantology and the biomechanics of the implant prosthesis.

Recognize and evaluate the most common oral cavity diseases that require surgical and non-surgical treatment;

Develop skills in techniques and auxiliary means that help in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies of the oral cavity;

Develop progressive autonomy in clinical reasoning and the ability to make decisions before a patient;

Be autonomous in approaching patients with periodontal pathology, regardless of their age and systemic condition;

To be qualified for a critical and reflective study in the field of Oral Implantology;

Diagnose, plan and execute integrated rehabilitation treatments;

To provide the students with scientific and technical knowledge which are vital to the development of attitudes and abilities required for an effective cooperation (in the different tasks) between Forensic Dental Medicine and justice.

To develop autonomy in the approach of pediatric patients and with special needs, regardless of their systemic condition. Competence in :patient's motivation and education, diagnosing, treatment plan design, evaluation of treatment results; also need's identification for advanced and / or multidisciplinary approach, as well as the ability to perform  pediatric dentistry treatment.

Promote and develop competence in Oral Health  primary prevention.

To promote and develop  Community Oral Health competences. 

Know the anomalies of occlusion and most types of orthodontic appliances. Train for the diagnosis of malocclusion, including cephalometric and aesthetic facial analysis. Integrate this knowledge with the study of clinical cases and be able to propose the appropriate type of orthodontic appliance.

The curricular unit is set on the development, presentation and defense of an individual and original work that includes an objective / justification, a thematic development, in the case of the Monography or a report of the activities developed within the scientific or professional internship. It is further aimed the development of competencies and interprofessional skills, in a professionalizing environment, within the frame of Biomedical Sciences and related areas. It is intended that the student acquires experience in the development of research or review works, know search and correct information, have critical sense and make a self-assessment exercise carried out clinical activity.

Supervised clinical practice with patients, complemented by the presentation and discussion of clinical cases, allow students to develop theoretical knowledge, as well as the skills and competencies necessary to an integrated clinical practice of Dental Medicine.