Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings
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10 - Health and related fields

51. - Health professions and related programs

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

51.05 - Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 51.0501- 51.0599.

51.0501 - Dental clinical sciences, general (MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program integrated or undifferentiated program that generally prepares dentists in one or more of the oral sciences and advanced/graduate dentistry specialties.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental clinical sciences (MS, MSc, PhD)
    • dental sciences (MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental assistant(51.0601)
    • dental hygienist(51.0602)
    • dental technician(51.0603)
    • dental/oral surgery specialty - residency(60.0101)
    • dentistry(51.0401)
    • medical clinical science (MS, MSc, PhD)(51.1401)
51.0502 - Advanced general dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of dental clinical techniques and dental practice issues. These programs include courses in subjects such as the history of dentistry; advanced dental practice management; dental ethics and jurisprudence; social and behavioural science studies of dentistry; advanced restorative dentistry; oral medicine; oral radiology; advanced clinical procedures and technology; and others.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • advanced education in general dentistry program
    • advanced general dentistry
    • AEGD

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental/oral surgery specialty - residency(60.0101)
    • dentistry(51.0401)
    • geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)(51.0513)
51.0503 - Oral biology and oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the growth, development, diseases, healing properties, and neurological components of the oral cavity, related tissues and organs, and associated craniofacial areas. These programs include courses in oral microbiology microanatomy, craniofacial pain, humoral aspects of disease, etiology and histology of caries, plaque ecology, wound healing, oral disease epidemiology, oral manifestations of systemic disease, lesions, normal and pathologic physiology, and related molecular and physical studies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • craniofacial biology (MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral and craniofacial biology (MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral biology (MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral biology and oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • biology(26.0101)
    • oral and maxillofacial radiology - residency(60.0109)
    • pathology(26.0910)
51.0504 - Dental public health and education (Cert., MS, MSc, MPH, PhD, DPH)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of dental disease prevention and control, community dental health promotion, and prepares dentists and public health professionals to function as dental health specialists. These programs include courses in preventive dentistry; the relationship of oral disease to health and quality of life; patient and practitioner behaviour; dental epidemiology; nutrition and dental health; dental care policy and delivery; oral health program planning and administration; biostatistics; and research methods.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental public health (Master's degree)
    • dental public health (PhD)
    • dental public health and education (Cert., MS, MSc, MPH, PhD, DPH)
    • doctorate in dental public health (DPH)
    • Master's degree in dental public health (MPH)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental hygienist(51.0602)
    • dental public health specialty - residency(60.0102)
    • public health (MPH, DPH)(51.2201)
    • public health education and promotion(51.2207)
51.0505 - Dental materials (MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the biomaterials and inert and active compounds used in dental procedures; the development of dental materials; and their effects on the living tissues of the oral cavity and systemic bodily health. These programs include courses in materials science, dental bioengineering, biocompatibility of materials; physics and mechanics of dental materials; elastic and plastic deformation; surface bonding; and applications to fixed and removable prostheses and restorative procedures.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental materials (MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental technician(51.0603)
    • materials science(40.1001)
    • prosthodontics specialty - residency(60.0108)
    • prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)(51.0511)
51.0506 - Endodontics/endodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of human dental pulp and periradicular tissues, and prepares dentists to diagnose and treat internal diseases and injuries of teeth. These programs include courses in theory and practice of endodontics; pulpal disease; relationship of endodontic conditions to other dental/oral health issues; endodontic operative technique; and patient care and management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • endodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • endodontist (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • endodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • endodontics specialty - residency(60.0103)
51.0507 - Oral/maxillofacial surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the diagnosis and intrusive and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including functional and aesthetic aspects. These programs include courses in pharmacology, analgesia, anesthesia, anxiety control, surgical procedures and techniques, surgical instrumentation, exodontia, oral diseases and malfunctions, soft and hard tissue pathology, dentoalveolar surgery, infection management, and prosthetic implantation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • maxillofacial surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral and maxillofacial surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental/oral surgery specialty - residency(60.0101)
    • dentistry(51.0401)
    • oral and maxillofacial radiology - residency(60.0109)
51.0508 - Orthodontics/orthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the guidance of growing dental structures and the correction of misalignments, disproportionate growth, and traumas caused by genetics, disease, injuries, and dysfunctional behaviours. These programs include courses in craniofacial growth and development, malocclusion, design and fabrication of orthodontic appliances, craniofacial alignment, physiological function and analysis, cephalometrics, model analysis, space analysis, surgical orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, and treatment planning and management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • orthodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • orthodontist (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • orthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • orthodontic assistant(51.0699)
    • orthodontics specialty - residency(60.0105)
51.0509 - Pediatric dentistry/pedodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of children from birth through adolescence, and the care of adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. These programs include courses in developmental oral biology, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counselling, pediatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, patient management, and the treatment of handicapped patients.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • pediatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • pedodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • pedodontics specialty - residency(60.0106)
51.0510 - Periodontics/periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the etiology and treatment of diseases of the gingivae (gum tissue) and supporting bone, nerve, and vascular structures. These programs include courses in periodontium pathology, diagnostic procedures and equipment, occlusion, nutritional aspects of periodontology, surgical treatments, and patient care and management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • periodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • periodontist (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • periodontics specialty - residency(60.0107)
51.0511 - Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the restoration and maintenance of teeth, oral function, and aesthetic form through the use of single or compound materials, structures, and artificial devices. These programs include courses in implant dentistry, surgical procedures, denture design and fabrication, fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative techniques, occlusion therapy and devices, geriatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • prosthetic dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • prosthodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • implantology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)(51.0514)
    • prosthodontics specialty - residency(60.0108)
    • temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain(51.1404)
51.0512 - Digital dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the use of digital and CAD/CAM technology in dental treatment. These programs include courses in digital diagnostic and treatment planning techniques, CAD/CAM restoration, and patient management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • digital dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • CAD technology(15.1302)
    • CAM(15.0613)
51.0513 - Geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of geriatric patients. These programs include courses in aging, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counseling, geriatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, and patient management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental geriatrics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • geriodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • gerodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • advanced general dentistry(51.0502)
    • geriatric medicine - fellowship(61.0203)
51.0514 - Implantology/implant dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on dental implantology. These programs include courses in diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical protocols, implant placement, sinus grafting, guided bone regeneration, soft tissue grafting, prosthetic protocols, prosthesis design, and aftercare.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental implantology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • implant dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • implantology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • oral implantology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • prosthodontics specialty - residency(60.0108)
    • prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)(51.0511)
51.0599 - Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences, other (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD).

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • gerodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)(51.0513)
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