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August 1, 2007 Dear Class of D'11 Welcome to the Tufts Dental Gross Anatomy Homepage! This website is a resource where you can find information that will help you prepare for the course, including the course schedule, a list of books and supplies and faculty addresses. You will also find links to the On-line Syllabus, Dissection Guide and Weekly Review that you will find helpful later during the semester.As you probably know, Dental Gross Anatomy, your first class at the Dental School, is a unique and challenging course that will lay the foundation for your future clinical experiences. It is also a class that requires constant effort and cooperation on the part of students and faculty. As you progress through the course, you will gain both knowledge and confidence, and by the end of the semester, you will be amazed at what you have learned! Remember: If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact me or other members of the anatomy teaching staff. We look forward to meeting and getting to know each of you as you embark on this great journey of discovery. Our first class will take place on Wednesday, September 6, in Merritt Auditorium. At this time, we will issue the course syllabus and go over many "housekeeping" details that need attention. We will also have an introductory lecture on the Spinal Nerve and then proceed to the Gross Anatomy lab where we will begin the dissection of the Pectoral Region. You will therefore need to dress appropriately; scrubs or a lab coat over loose cotton clothing are appropriate. It is highly recommended that you read the Online Dissection Guide for the Pectoral Region before coming to lab. We also have a Video Dissection Guide on TUSK that you should look at. We will have recycled instruments for you to use, but we suggest that you purchase a supply of disposable rubber gloves. Also, you should be aware that contact lenses are not allowed in the gross lab. Enjoy the rest of your summer. The anatomy staff and I look forward to meeting you in person very soon. Paul W.L. Kwan, Ph.D.
Course Director, Dental Gross Anatomy paul.kwan@tufts.edu "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust |