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    • University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Taxonomy, Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Data Analysis, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Care Coordination, Technical Communication, Patient Safety, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Environment, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Digital Communications, Data Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • MedCerts

      The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, General Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anatomy, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Social Studies, Culture, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Office Administration, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Record Keeping, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care, Records Management, Information Privacy, Patient Assistance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health And Safety Standards, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, General Medicine, Nursing and Patient Care, Anatomy, Psychiatry, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Strategic Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of California, Irvine

      Consonants of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      896 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Patient Assistance, Health Assessment, Professionalism, Compassion, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Research, Verification And Validation, Image Analysis, Record Keeping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      循序渐进练瑜伽

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Constructive Feedback, Accident Prevention, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Respiration, Vital Signs, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Mental Concentration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
    • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Consonants of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
    • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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    "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.‎

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