Jordan University of Science and Technology

Dent 336 Course Syllabus

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Conservative Dentistry
Second Semester
Course Syllabus

Course Information
Course Title Conservative Dentistry 2
Course Code Dent 336
Credit Hours 4 hours: 1 theory, 3 practical
Course Website N-A
Instructor Dr. Amre Atmeh ‫ عمرو عتمه‬.‫د‬
Office Location D1 L0
Office Phone N-A
Office Hours Thursday 11:15- 14:00
E-mail aratmeh@just.edu.jo
Teaching Assistant(s) N-A

Course Description
This course aims to provide undergraduate dental students with basic knowledge in
endodontics. It includes a series of lectures covering different aspects of endodontics
as well as laboratory sessions where root canal treatment will be completed on a
number of extracted teeth. The overall goal of this course is to train students to be
able to perform mechanical aspects of root canal treatment. More importantly,
students should learn endodontic diagnosis & treatment planning.

Text Book
Title Endodontics Principles and Practice
Author(s) Torabinejad M, Walton RE
Publisher W.B. Saunders Co
Year 2009
Edition 4th Edition
Harty FJ. (2004). Endodontics in Clinical Practice. 5th
References
edition. Wright Co.
Assessment Policy
Assessment Type Online exams, OSPE, and laboratory work sheets..
40 marks are divided as:
Theory: 10 online exam
Midterm Exam
Practical: 30 Practical detailed as follows:
(continuous clinical
- Online practically oriented questions: 15
assessment)
-Practical Lab Work : 15

Theory: 15 marks: Online MCQs

Practical: 45 marks divided as follows:
Final Exam
- 5 marks: practically oriented online exam
- 40 marks: OSPE laboratory work
These are given through the lectures or lab to be submitted online
Assignments
using the e-learning system
Students are expected to attend all clinics. Formal excuse is
Attendance
required in case of absence up to 20% of course.
Participation NA

Summary of the assessment policy

Assessment Type Mid Final
Theory 10% 15%
Online Spot exam 15% 5%
Practical Practical exam - 40%
Lab work 15% -
Total 40% 60%
Course Objectives Weights

1. Recognize basic endodontic instruments and materials and 10 %

use them correctly.
10%
2. Understand the anatomy of pulp chamber and root canal
systems of all teeth categories

3. Demonstrate technical proficiency and the didactic 40%

knowledge involved in the non-surgical endodontic
treatment of uncomplicated teeth of all categories.
10%
4. Understand the development and histology of normal pulp
tissue, in addition to the structure and function of the
periradicular tissues.

5. Understand the aetiology of pulpal diseases and the 10%

relation between histological features and clinical signs
and symptoms.
10%
6. Knowledge of proper history taking, diagnosis, and
treatment planning and understand their importance.

7. Recognize procedural accidents and describe their causes,

prevention and treatment. 10%

Teaching & Learning Methods

 Classroom lectures.
 Tests and exams
 Review of exams
 Textbook reading assignments
Learning Outcomes:
Related
Related Objective(s) Reference
Objective(s)
Recognize basic endodontic instruments and Chapter 12
1 materials and use them correctly. Lab manual
(Section 10)
Identify patent pulp chambers and canals by Chapter 13 &
2
knowledge of pulp anatomy and use of radiography. Appendix A
Appropriately prepare access cavities for all tooth
3 Chapter 14
categories.
3 Correctly determine working length. Chapter 14
Prepare uncomplicated root canals for all tooth
3 categories using hand instrumentation and the step Chapter 15
back technique.
3 Temporize and medicate root canals Chapter 15
Adequately fill root canals of prepared anterior
3 teeth, premolars, and first molars using cold lateral Chapter 17
compaction
Describe the development and histology of the
4 Chapter 1
normal pulp
Describe the aetiology and pathological changes
5 affecting the diseased pulp and their relation with Chapter 4
the signs and symptoms.
Able to reach a preliminary diagnosis of the affected
6 Chapter 5
pulp and periapical tissues.
Know how to identify, prevent and manage
7 procedural errors that occur during root canal Chapter 18
treatment.

Course Content Lecture time 02:15-03:15 pm Lecture room: NG76

Lectures timetable:
Week Topics Lecturer Chapter
16/02/2014 Introduction to the course A Atmeh Handouts
Introduction to Endodontics.
23/02/2014 A Atmeh 12
Endodontic instruments
Internal anatomy of root canal A 13 &
02/03/2014
system AlQudah Appendix A
A 14 &
09/03/2014 Access cavity preparation RCT
AlQudah Appendix A
Working Length determination, A
16/03/2014 11 & 14
Endodontic radiography AlQudah
Cleaning and shaping of root canal
23/03/2014 A Atmeh 15
system
30/03/2014 Obturation of root canal system A Atmeh 17
Intracanal medicaments,
06/04/2014 A Atmeh 15
Temporizations
 13/04/2014 Intra-semester Examination
Biology of dental pulp and
20/04/2014 A Atmeh 1
periradicular tissues
27/04/2014 Pulp and periradicular pathosis A Atmeh 4
A
04/05/2014 Diagnosis and treatment planning 5
AlQudah
A
11/05/2014 Procedural accidents 18
AlQudah
18/05/2014 Revision and discussion A Atmeh
Laboratory timetable

Lab Week Subject

Lab rules, lab sheets. Demonstrate radiographic taking
1 16/02/2014
and processing.
Identify endodontic instruments & extracted teeth for
2 23/02/2014 RCT
Preoperative radiographs to select teeth for RCT
3 02/03/2014 Access preparation for anterior teeth U1,L1,Canine
Mounting teeth in acrylic moulds
4 09/03/2014 Access preparation for mounted anterior teeth: U1, L1,
canine
Working length Determination and straight line access:
5 16/03/2014 U1, Canine, L1
Apical enlargement and MAF determination
Cleaning and shaping of root canal system for anterior
teeth
6 23/03/2014
Calcium hydroxide placement and temporary
restoration
Obturation of root canal system of anterior teeth: U1,
7 30/03/2014
canine, L1
Preoperative radiographs to select teeth for RCT
8 06/04/2014 Access preparation for posterior teeth: unmounted U6,
U4, L6, L4
Access preparation for posterior teeth: mounted U6,
9 13/04/2014
U4, & L6
Cleaning and shaping of root canals for mounted
10 20/04/2014
posterior teeth (WL and MAF)
27/04/2014
11 Holiday Thu Obturation of root canal system for posterior teeth
01/05*
Finish obturation of root canal systems for posterior
12 04/05/2014
teeth
13 11/05/2014 Catch up lab

14 18/05/2014 Training for exam and submission of lab sheets

 Training for exam and submission of lab sheets (section
26/05/2014
5)
15 27/05/2014- Final practical exam:
01/06/2014 1- Access cavity for U anterior,U premolar, L molar
2- Working length, SLA, and MAF for the pemolar

Additional Notes

1. As previously advised, students must collect as many teeth as possible to be

used in the practical part of this course. Extracted teeth must not be kept dry;
but in diluted Sodium hypochlorite solution. This home bleaching agent is
available in most supermarkets in a concentration of 6.5% and can be diluted
by adding 3 volumes of water to 1 volume of bleach to obtain the
concentration of 0.75%.

2. Students should keep an anterior, upper premolar and a molar tooth for the
final practical exam.

3. You should familiarize yourself with more clinically simulated conditions

4. Perform endodontic treatment in correct posture

5. Effectively work with reflected images in the mouth mirror

6. University rules regarding attendance, both in lecture, lab and make up

exams will be respected and strictly followed.

7. Practical sessions will take place in the Operative Dental Surgery (ODS) Lab.
(D3 – L1) according to the following table:

Section Day Time

1 Sunday 8:15 – 2: 15

2 Monday 8:15 – 2: 15

3 Tuesday 8:15 – 2: 15
 4 Wednesday 8:15 – 2: 15

5 Thursday 8:15 – 2: 15

 Gross violations of the formal codes are

governed by University laws, which delineate
the procedures to determine whether a
violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if
so, what remedies should be imposed.
 We encourage students to abide with the more
sensitive approach to this by allowing the
practice of a high Morality (or proper behavior),
which defines right and wrong by the society,
philosophy, religion, and individual conscience.
 Students and their instructors often make
Professionalism
ethical choices reflexively/ But ethically
sensitive situations, where time, emotions and
marks are pressured, it becomes all too easy to
be blind-sided by temptation/ The best
antidote to ethical lapses is to commit in
advance to a set of ethical principles - your
personal ethical code that follows or grows to
it.
 Any difficulty or concern during the course
should be passed directly to the course
coordinator.
 The Lab work should be finished during the lab
sessions.
Labwork  Undelivered work will not be marked
 All the instruments you need should be brought
as soon as possible/ A list of that will be
provided.
 You should leave your worktop as clean as
possible – Marks are counted towards
continuous assessment.
 Each student should set at the designated area/
The names will be mounted on each bench.
 Cooperation and professionalism in the lab time
are very helpful and encouraged to facilitate
your progress in the course.
 It is applicable when an acceptable and valid
Makeup Exams
excuse is presented at the applicable time
Drop Date  N/A
  It is unethical and illegal by any means
 JUST regulations will be applicable
Cheating
 The work should be your own, otherwise it will
scored zero.
 It is mandatory for all lectures and laboratory
sessions
Attendance  Every students will be allocated to seat
according to group assignments in the lab
 Attendance is encouraged at all times on time
 To receive course credit, a student should
attend a minimum of 90% of the contact hours
of the class.
 Students who are absent for the lecture must
contact the course coordinator prior to the
class.
 If absent from lectures, then the course
coordinator will refer to related guidelines set
Absenteeism by the university.
 Any student who is absent on a test day, will
have to demonstrate an acceptable medical or
social statement explaining the illness or
personal crisis as instructed by their faculty.
 Individual instructors may accommodate by
arrangements for a make-up test only when a
written request is sent to and approved by the
Dean.
 Any student who feels that s/he may need
accommodation for any type of disability is
encouraged to contact the course coordinator
Students with Special
who will be happy to help in any way.
needs
 Accommodations to the course plan can be
tailored to the needs of specific individuals after
consultations with the dean.
 All students are highly encouraged to
Participation participate in the classes and laboratory
session.
 The course coordinator is always available to
talk with the student when problems arise.
 If you have any problems that require the
attention of an instructor, do not wait until the
Individual conferencing problem is insurmountable.
and consultations  If a student must talk with the course
coordinator after office hours, an appointment
can be made for that time.
 Do not allow tension to build-up to unsolvable
proportions.
  Information contained in this course outline is
correct at the time of publication.
 Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing
basis to ensure relevance to changing
educational, employment needs.
 The course coordinator reserves the right to
Course changes
add or delete material from courses and will
endeavor to provide notice of changes to
students as soon as possible.
 The timetable may also be revised
accommodating to holidays and unexpected off
days.