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Develop a differential diagnosis
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify diagnostic processes involved in differential diagnosis
describe location, shape, extent, size and contour of lesions
differentiate among variations of normal
identify potential conditions to include in the differential diagnosis
explain how a definitive diagnosis is made
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Examine the mechanisms of the inflammatory response and its effects on oral tissues
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of inflammation
determine the most likely condition underlying the inflammation
identify causes of the condition
identify accepted dental care and/or referral protocol
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Summarize the immune response and its effects on oral tissues
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of immune response
determine the most likely condition underlying the immune response
identify causes of the condition
identify accepted dental care and/or referral protocol
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Differentiate genetic disorders that have oral manifestations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of genetic disorders
determine the most likely condition underlying the genetic disorder
identify causes of the condition
identify accepted dental care and/or referral protocol
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Examine developmental disorders of the face and oral cavity
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of developmental disorders of tissues and cysts
determine the most likely condition underlying the developmental disorders of tissues and cysts
identify causes of the condition
identify accepted dental care and/or referral protocol
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Differentiate benign and malignant neoplasia of the face and oral cavity
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of benign or malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity
determine the most likely condition underlying the benign or malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity
identify causes of the condition
recommend next steps for consultation, treatment, or referral
present a logical rationale for your recommendation
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Investigate the pathological changes of respiratory, digestive, hepatic, lymphoid, hematology, nervous, muscle, and bone systems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of major pathological changes of respiratory, digestive, hepatic, lymphoid, hematology, nervous, muscle, and bone systems
determine the most likely condition underlying the major pathological changes of respiratory, digestive, hepatic, lymphoid, hematology, nervous, muscle, and bone systems
identify causes of the condition
recommend next steps for consultation, treatment, or referral
present a logical rationale for your recommendation
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Investigate the pathological changes of major cardiovascular diseases and endocrine pathologies
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of major cardiovascular diseases and endocrine pathologies
determine the most likely condition underlying the pathology of major cardiovascular diseases and endocrine pathologies
identify causes of the condition
recommend next steps for consultation, treatment, or referral
present a logical rationale for your recommendation
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Correlate infectious disease to systemic and oral manifestations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of infectious diseases
determine the most likely condition underlying the infectious diseases
identify causes of the condition
recommend next steps for consultation, treatment, or referral
present a logical rationale for your recommendation
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Investigate the pathological changes of the skin and reproductive systems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify clinical and systemic signs and symptoms of pathological changes of the skin and reproductive systems
determine the most likely condition underlying the pathological changes of the skin and reproductive systems
identify causes of the condition
recommend next steps for consultation, treatment, or referral
present a logical rationale for your recommendation