The course examines the growth and differentiation of stratified squamous epithelia. Particular emphasis is placed on molecular events involved in the differentiation program. Consideration is also given to mechanisms involved in cutaneous disorders. This course examines the societal and biologic factors that influence the role played by sugar in the development of human disease. Topics include the chemistry and metabolism of sugar, the sweet taste, the place of carbohydrates in the diet, and sucrose substitutes.
Special emphasis is given to the role of sugars in oral disease.
Application to clinical practice and clinical studies is covered. This course is the first of four comprehensive courses on molecular structure, biochemical and physiological function, developmental anatomy, and pathology of the various systems that constitute the oral apparatus. This course is the second of four comprehensive courses on molecular structure, biochemical and physiological function, developmental anatomy, and pathology of the various systems that constitute the oral apparatus. This course is the third of four comprehensive courses on molecular structure, biochemical and physiological function, developmental anatomy, and pathology of the various systems that constitute the oral apparatus. This course is the last of four comprehensive courses on molecular structure, biochemical and physiological function, developmental anatomy, and pathology of the various systems that constitute the oral apparatus.