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INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE
CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOROFDENTALSURGERY
(B.D.S.)
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CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY
(B.D.S.)
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Published by: MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced in any form or by
any means, including photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written
permission of the Medical Education Department of Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan
University.
Curriculum development being a dynamic process should reflect the emerging reality
in the health development of a nation. Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine through
launching various academic programmes to produce different categories of Human Resources
for Health (HRH) for the last two and half decades, has been responding to the health care
needs and challenges of Nepal at a national level. The awareness of growing dental health
problems on one hand, and the lack of formal academic programmes to produce dental
graduates within the country, on the other, leading to severe deficeit and imbalance of
appropriate HRH in the field (as estimated that the present dental surgeon/population ratio is
.. about 1: 400,000 in Nepal) has prompted decision-makers and planners to take urgent action
to solve the problem. The 1998 Report ofthe High Level National Education Commission
(HLNEC) has also recommended that the problem should be urgently addressed through
developing appropriate educational programmes to produce HRH in the field of dental health
in Nepal.
In this context, the Medical Education Department (MED) in collaboration with the
Dental Department of TUTH, Institute of Medicine took up the challenge to develop a
standard curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme. The BDS
curriculum, first of its kind in the country, consists of four years of full-time course with one
year of compulsory rotating internship. Integrated organ-system based approach has been
adopted as a key educational strategy for learning the basic medical sciences during the first
two years of the programme. The oral biology component has been offered during the third
year, and the final year has been designed to develop competencies in clinical dentistry.
Community dentistry has been given special place in the curriculum. The dual challenge of
how to ensure that the future graduates could best respond to the dental health care needs of
Nepal on one hand, and on the other, how they could best demonstrate sound and scientific
foundation in the discipline of dentistry has been well harmonized in the curriculum.
The curriculum is an outcome of shared efforts by basic medical scientists, dental
surgeons, clinicians and medical educationists. The task of producing a new curriculum
would not have been possible without such joint endeavours. Hence, my sincere
acknowledgment goes to all (from both within and outside the IoM), who have actively
contributed to the development of the curriculum. Special thanks go to Prof G. P . Acharya,
then, Director MED, Dr. M.P. Joshi, Ag Director and Assistant Dean (Academic), Dr. B.
Kansakar, Head Department of Dentistry, TUTH, Dr. D. S. Pant, Assistant Director MED
and Dr. P. T. Jayawickfamarajah, Consultant Medical Educationist from WHO.
Let us hope that the innovations incorporated in the curriculum will be successfully
realized in practice through joint and collaborative actions by all those concerned while
starting the BDS programme for the first time in Nepal.
Pro . .G.Shrestha MD
Dean
Institute ofMedicine
Published by: MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced in any form or by
any means, including photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written
permission of the Medical Education Department of Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan
University.
Curriculum development being a dynamic process should reflect the emerging reality
in the health development of a nation. Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine through
launching various academic programmes to produce different categories of Human Resources
for Health (HRH) for the last two and half decades, has been responding to the health care
needs and challenges of Nepal at a national level. The awareness of growing dental health
problems on one hand, and the lack of formal academic programmes to produce dental
graduates within the country, on the other, leading to severe deficeit and imbalance of
appropriate HRH in the field (as estimated that the present dental surgeon/population ratio is
.. about 1: 400,000 in Nepal) has prompted decision-makers and planners to take urgent action
to solve the problem. The 1998 Report ofthe High Level National Education Commission
(HLNEC) has also recommended that the problem should be urgently addressed through
developing appropriate educational programmes to produce HRH in the field of dental health
in Nepal.
In this context, the Medical Education Department (MED) in collaboration with the
Dental Department of TUTH, Institute of Medicine took up the challenge to develop a
standard curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme. The BDS
curriculum, first of its kind in the country, consists of four years of full-time course with one
year of compulsory rotating internship. Integrated organ-system based approach has been
adopted as a key educational strategy for learning the basic medical sciences during the first
two years of the programme. The oral biology component has been offered during the third
year, and the final year has been designed to develop competencies in clinical dentistry.
Community dentistry has been given special place in the curriculum. The dual challenge of
how to ensure that the future graduates could best respond to the dental health care needs of
Nepal on one hand, and on the other, how they could best demonstrate sound and scientific
foundation in the discipline of dentistry has been well harmonized in the curriculum.
The curriculum is an outcome of shared efforts by basic medical scientists, dental
surgeons, clinicians and medical educationists. The task of producing a new curriculum
would not have been possible without such joint endeavours. Hence, my sincere
acknowledgment goes to all (from both within and outside the IoM), who have actively
contributed to the development of the curriculum. Special thanks go to Prof G. P. Acharya,
then, Director MED, Dr. M.P. Joshi, Ag Director and Assistant Dean (Academic), Dr. B.
Kansakar, Head Department of Dentistry, TUTH, Dr. D. S. Pant, Assistant Director MED
and Dr. P. T. Jayawickramarajah, Consultant Medical Educationist from WHO.
Let us hope that the innovations incorporated in the curriculum will be successfully
realized in practice through joint and collaborative actions by all those concerned while
starting the BDS programme for the first time in Nepal.
Pro . .G.Shrestha MD
Dean
Institute ofMedicine
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Curriculum
Introduction:
Nepal is regarded as one of the least developed countries and exhibits the dental health
problems characteristic of a low level of socioeconomic development. No formal or
academic Dental Degree course has yet been started in the country. At present the
proportions of qualified dentist to population ratio is 1: 400,000 whereas in the developed
countries the ratio is about 1:3000. Hence, the need to statt a BDS programme to address the
acute shortage ofHRH in the field of dentistry is most obvious .
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Aims of the BDS Programme:
The aim of the BDS curriculum is to produce a competent, skillful, socially committed,
knowledgeable caring dental surgeon who is able to accept social and professional
responsibilities on the basis of health care needs of Nepal and the perceived relevance in
terms of effective and safe care to the patients, to appreciate the need for and take
responsibility for one's continuing professional development and is able to utilize in practice
recent advances in the concemed field.
Objectives:
Qualification:
Ten plus two (1 0+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as principal
subjects,
ii) The candidate must have secured not less than 50% of marks on the aggregate of the
above subjects,
Candidates other than those mentioned above will not be eligible to apply for the BDS
programme.
Selection Criteria:
i) The selection of students will be done on the merit basis in the competitive
entrance examination.
Paper I -English
Paper II - Pre-requisite for the BDS Curriculum
Paper III - PCL General Scien.'ce-related subjects
A candidate must secure at least 50% mark in Paper I and 60% marks in Paper
II, and must also obtain an aggregate of 60% in Paper I and II. He/She must also
secure 60% mark in Paper III. Those candidates scoring 60 percent marks will
have their names entered into the merit list.
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CurTiculum outline for BDS programme.
The BDS programme will consist of four years of full-time study with one year of
compulsory rotating intemship. The programme has three major components. The first
component deals with the basic medical sciences common to other undergraduate medical
degree programmes. The basic medical sciences (which includes Anatomy, Physiology,
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics) will be
integrated under the organ-system block teaching. Students will also leam the Dental
Material Science, and Community Dentistry (which includes behavioural science, computer
application and epidemiology and biostatistics) and the pre-clinical laboratory teclmiques
during the first two years of the programme. This component will provide basic foundation
for understanding the broad principles, concepts and applications of underlying
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pathophysiological mechanisms of illness, the pre-clinical techniques in dentistry and the
possible ways to prevent and treat illnesses at different levels of organizations, at the same
time it will also provide tools for information collection and data management for problem
solving.
The second component deals basically with the oral biology. It will provide a link for smooth
transition of students from the "preclinical" to the "clinical" years. The students will be
prepared to gradually develop familarity with the disciplinary tools of the science and art of
dentistry. They will also learn related disciplines such as General Medicine, General
Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Forensic Dentistry, and Co111111unity Dentistry (which includes
preventive dentistry and the field visit).
The third component is the clinical dentistry itself, which deals with various dental health
problems from the patient perspective. Students will learn the essential knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary for the practice of dentistry. They will be trained how to take history fi·om
patients and families, perform clinical examination, order appropriate investigations and
provide necessary treatment for co111111on dental health problems presented at the clinical and
co111111unity settings ofNepal.
Examination System:
During the first two years of the BDS progra111111e, students who could not pass the regular
exams will be given opportunities to attempt the supplementary examinations and the
regulations for such exams will be the same as in the TU IOM MBBS progra111111e. There will
be a barrier system in effect as in the MBBS progra111111e.
Assessment Tools:
The following types of assessment tools will be utilized to evaluate learning outcomes of the
students in the progra111111e:
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Periodic internal assessments will be conducted in all subjects. Such exams will carry 20% of
marks in that subject and the marks will be added up to the final theory paper. Intemal
assessment marks will not be carried over to the final exams in practicals.
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. I IBMS:
General conc~pts :
200
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Anatomy (including Embryology,
Histology, Genetics & Anthropology)
Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Pathology, and Pharmacology
II IBMS:
Neurosensory system 100
Musculoskeletal system
v IBMS:
Respiratory system 200
Cardiovascular system
Gastrointestinal system
VI IBMS:
Reproductive/Endocrine/
Metabolic system 100
Renal/Electrolyte system
VII IBMS (Practical)
Anatomy 100
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Physiology 50
Biochemistry 25
Microbiology 25
Pathology 50
Pharmacology 25
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Course of the BDS Programme with disciplines ~tnd their corresponding
hours
Year I & II
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Total Hour and Mark Distribution in the BDS Programme:
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INTEGRATED BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (IBMS)
General Concepts
General Anatomy
Students will be able to:
define a cell
describe the cell structure and their functions .
describe the processes involved in cell division.
list the types of cell division and their importance.
,. define tissue and list types of tissues.
describe different types of tissues, their classification and their functions.
define a membrane.
describe different types of membranes
serous
synovial
mucous
define a gland and classify them
discribe the exocrime bland.
Human Anatomy
General Embryology
Students will be able to:
define embryology
describe gametogenesis.
describe the process of fetiilization and zygote formation.
describe different stages of embryonic development.
escribe amnion, yolk sac, allantois, chrion, placenta and umbilical cord.
describe the umbilical cord, including the fate of the coustituents of the cord.
explain the anomalies in respect of chromosomes, amniotic, fluid, yolk sac, allantois,
chorion, placenta and umbilical cord.
describe ;the brachial apparatus and their derivatives.
explain the different congenital anomalies of branchial apparatus.
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Genetics
Anthropology
General Physiology
General Biochemistry
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various structures.
describe the hierarchy in cell structure from cell organelle to building blacks.
list the main functions of organelles and membranes (plasma membrane nucleus and
nucleous, endoplasmic reticutum, golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes,
peroxisomes, cytoskeleton cytozol).
draw a simple diagram showing isolation of subcellular components from rat liver by
differential and density gradient centrifugation.
Proteins:
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Students will be able to:
describe the function of proteins in human body.
describe the proteins as polymers of aminoacids.
draw the structure of peptide bond.
list the name and draw the side chain of common amino acids.
classify the aminoacids into neutral, acidic, basic and hydrophobic and essential and
nonessential.
defme isometric PH and describe acid baseproperties of amino acides.
describe the common reactions of amino acids.
list the name and principle used in fractionalization of proteins.
describe the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins (with
reference to HB, collagen and silk.)
Carbohydrates:
Lipids:
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describe and draw the structure of micelles, liposomes and list the different groups of
lipooproteeins. (Classifications)
Enzymes:
G Iuconeogenesis:
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Glycogenolysis and Glycogenolysis:
TCA-cycle:
vitamins.
list the active forms of vitamins A,D,E,K, their sources and daily recommended
allowances.
describe physiological roles of vitamins C,A,D,E,K.
explain these C,A,D,E,K deficiency diseases, and hypervitaminosis.
list the water soluble vitamins, describe their sources, daily allowances and
physiological roles.
explain deficiency diseases (Bl,B2,B6,Bl2, niacin, folic acid, biotin and vitamin C).
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General Pathology:
describe the concept of cell injury and various changes produced by such injury.
explain cell and tissue degeneration, and deposition process with its types.
differentiate between fibrinoid, mucinous and myxomatous change.
define inflammation.
state the important causes of inflammation.
describe different types of inflammation.
explain the mechanism of inflammation.
list the results of acute and chronic inflammation.
explain the mechanism of wound healing and regeneration oftissues.
differentiate between healing process of clean surgical wound and infected dirty
wound.
define thrombosis.
explain the mechanism of thrombosis.
describe the types and effects of embolism.
differentiate between ischaemia and infarction.
state the nature, causes and types of shock.
discuss the pathology of haemorrhagic and anaphylactic shock.
state the nature ;and ;types of oedema.
describe disorders of growth.
state the principle and predisposing factors of neoplasia.
differentiate between benign and malignant neoplastic lesion.
describe the mechanism of spread of malignant tumours;
describe the principle of genetics.
apply the concept in hereditary diseases.
define antigen, antibody and complement.
describe different types of immunity.
explain the principle and types of antigen antibody reactions.
state the factors affecting immune responss.
define hypersensitivity.
describe nature of different types of hypersensitivity reactions.
describe immuno deficiency diseases.
identify the microscopical features of necrosis, inflammation, degeneration
depositions, benign and malignant neoplasia and disorders of growth.
General Microbiology ·
The course is designed to make the students familiar with the microbial diseases particularly
the oral microbial diseases.
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explain bacterial morphology and cell structures and functions of each component.
explain normal flora, oral microflora, transient flora, opportunists pthogens and
pathogensis.
explain aerobes, microaerophils, anaerobes.
describe stating characteristics of bacteria, Gram stain, AFB stain, Albert stain.
describe the cultural characteristic of bacteria, common isolation growth media,
identification of media, biochemical test for identification.
explain the mechanism of drug resistance and drug sensitivity testing.
explain bacterial toxins exotoxin and endotoxins.
explain the sterilization by dry heat, moist heat, disinfection and radiation.
explain the infection prevention procedures.
explain nosocomial infection, pyaemia, bacterimia.
explain immuno response to microbes Vaccination!Immunisation.
explain serological methods for diagnosis of microbial diseases IDV Aids, Hepatitis
Band
The course will provide basic knowledge of pharmacology in relation to different systems of
the body. By the end of the course, the students should have basic knowledge about different
drugs that are used in clinical dental surgery practice so that they can handle and administer
them properly. The emphasis will be on drugs that are frequently used by Dental Surgeons.
The drug/drug groups are identified in the list provided below.
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Neuro-Sensory System
Anatomy
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describe the gross and microscopic anatomy, function blood supply, venous and
lymphatic drainage of tongue.
Physiology
Students will be able to:
defme neuro and classify than as per their conduction velocity.
define synapse and describe mechanism of sensory transduction, impulse generation
conduction, transmission and projection.
enumerate peripheral and special sensory modalities with their pathways of projection
into the cortex.
describe pain, heat, cold and tactile sensations as protective function and mechanism
of modulation of ascending pain and other sensation. ·
describe reflex are as spontaneous respone to a stimuli.
make a list of different categories of receptor.
make a list of nuerotransmitter, classify them and describe mechanism of synthesis
action and metabolism of catecholamine and acetylcholine as neurotransmitter.
define motor unit, classify and describe size principle and recruitment.
defme lower motor neuron as final common pathway for motor control.
describe the mechanism of innervation of skeletal smooth and cardiac muscle, glands
and viscera with functions of cortex, cerebellum, spinal cord and autonomic nervous
system.
describe the mechanism of regulation of different body function by hypothalamus.
Biochemistry
Pathology
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describe the patholog.i~.:al features of astmc~ tuma, . glioblastoma multiformes,
oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, meningioma.
describe peripheral neuritis, its aetiology, pathological changes and complications.
describe the gross and microscopical features of neurofibroma.
list common investigations used in the diagnosis of nervous system diseases.
identify the microscopical features of meningitis, tuberculoma, astrocytoma,
glioblastoma, obligodendroglioma, ependymoma, meningioma and neurofibroma.
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of commonly used drugs
listed below:
Opoid analgesics:
morphine, bupremorphine, pethidine, pentazocine, codeine
NSAIDS:.
aspirin, ibuprofen,flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketoprophen, mefenamic
acid, nuproxen, piroxicam
Anxiolytics:
benzodiazepins, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, chlormezanone, diazepam,
flurazepam,lorazepam,oxazepam
Antipyretic/Analgesic:
paracetamol
Muscle Relaxants: pancuronium, tubocurarine, succinylcholine
General Anaesthetics:
Inhalation anaesthetics- diethyl ether, isoflurane, halothanes, nitrous oxide
IV anaesthetics - diazepam, ketamine, thiopentone sodium
Premedication drugs:
anticholinergics- atropine, glycopyrronium bromide
opoid- morphine, pethidine
benzodiazepins- diazepam
promethazine hydrochloride
Local anaesthetics: lidocaine, prilocaine, procaine hydrochloride
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Musculoskeletal System
Anatomy:
Physiology
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Biochemistry
Pathology
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Microbiology
Students will be able to:
describe the morthology, cultural characteristics and mechanism of prevention of
staphylococist.
describe the types of viruses which cause musculo-skeletal infection: Herpes viruses,
oncogenic viruses.
Respiratory System
Anatomy
Physiology
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production of energy, carbondioxide, water and other metabolites.
defme and classify cyanosis, hypoxia, hypocapnia and asphyxia.
define acid base balance in the body.
identify the compensatory mechanisms for acid base imbalance present in the blood,
lungs and kidney.
Biochemistry
Pathology
Microbiology
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Pharmacology
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of commonly used dmgs
listed below:
Anti-asthmatic drugs:
aminophylline, ephedrine hydrochloride, ephinephrine, isoprenaline
sulphate, salbutamol, sodium chromoglycate, terbutaline,theophylline,
corticosteroids(betamethasone,dexamethasone, beclamethasone
diproprionate, hydrocortisone)
Antitussives (cough supressants):
codeine phosphate, dexomethorphan,noscapine, pholcodeine
Mucolytic agents:
bromhexine, carbocisteine
Systemic nasasl decongestants:
phenylepinephrine, phenylpropanilamine, pseudoepinephrine
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Physiolog_y
Biochemistry
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Iron metabolism
Lipoprotein
Microbiology
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Pharmacology
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of commonly used drugs
listed below:
Antianginal drugs:
nitrates- glyceryl nitrate, isosorbid mononitrates
beta-blockers- atenolol, metaprolol, propanolol
calcium antagonists- diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil
Antiarrythmics:
atenolol, disopyramide, isoprenaline, lignocaine, procainamide, quinidine,
propranolol, verapamil
Antihypertensives:
atenolol, captopril, enalapril, frusemide, hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide,
methyldopa, metopralol, minoxidil, nifedipine, propranolol, reserpine,
sodium nitroprusside
Cardiac Glycosides:
digoxin
Diuretics:
thiazides-related- hydrochlorthiazide, bendrofluazide, chlorthalidone,
polythiazide
loop diuretics- frusemide, bumetanide, ethacrylic acid
potassium sparing diuretics- spironolactone, amidoxide, triamterene
osmotic diuretics- mannitol
Antiplatelet drugs:
aspirin, dipryridamole ·
Thrombolytic agents:
streptokinase, urokinase
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Gastrointestinal System
Anatomy
mention the muscles that move the lips, cheeks and roof of the mouth.
describe the salivary glands with their location, projections on surface, the course and
termination of their ducts, their development, the arterial supply, venous and
lymphatic drainage and their innervation, correlate with mumps.
describe the development of mucous membrane oftongue.
describe the gross and microscopic structure with the movements, innervation, blood
supply, nervous and lymphatic drainage oftongue.
describe the gross and microscopic structure of esophagus and blood supply and
itmervation.
explain the gross and microscopic anatomy of stomach with its blood supply and
innervation.
list the fartors controlling the gastric secretion and explain the role of ANS in gastric
secretion.
list the different parts of small intestine.
describe the gross and microscopic structure of small intestine.
describe the functions of blood supply and innervation of small intestine.
list different parts of large intestine.
describe the gross and microscope structure of large intestine.
describe the functious, blood supply and innervtion of large intestine.
describe the development, blood supply and innervation of anal canal.
applied anatomy.
list the accessory organs of GIT,
describe the blood supply to the liver including the portal vein.
list the sites of porta - caval anastomoses and state their significance in the protal
hypertension, · ·' · ·
applied anatomy. .
' describe the gross and microscopic structure ofgall bladder.
explain the blood,supply and the functions of gall bladdeL
describe the development, gross and microscopic anatomy of the pancreas.
identify the exocrine and endocrine portions of the gland and their functions.
applied anatomy.
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Physiology
Biochemistry
Metabolic interrelationship:
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describe various detoxifying reactions occuring with drugs and poisons. (Coxidation,
reduction hydrolysis, conjugation and methylation).
explain excretion ofbile pigments and mechanism of jaundice.
defme jaundice and classify them.
Pathology
Microbiology
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Pharmacology
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indicatioi1s, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of commonly used drugs
listed below:
Antacids:
aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate; magaldrate, magnesium
hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate, sodium bicarbonate
Antispasmodics:
atropine, hyoscine, isopromide, clidenium, dyclomine,oxyphenonium
bromide, propantheline
Ulcer healing drugs:
bismuth chelate, carbenoxolone sodium
cemetidine, ranitidine, famotidine
omeprazoe, pirenzipine
sucralfate
Anti emetics:
cyclizine, diphenhydrinate, domperidone, meclozine HCl,
metochlorpromide, prochlorperazine, promethazine HCl, promethazine
theoclate, trifl upromazine
Renal-Electrolyte system
Anatomy
Physiology
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Water Balance
Electrolyte Balance
Biochemistry
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define GRF and clearance.
describe urea and creatinine clearance tests.
list the organic and in-organic composition of urine.
Pathology
Microbiology
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Reproductive/Endocrine/Metabolic systems
Anatomy
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list the supports of uterus.
describe the changes undergone by uterus during pregnancy and the ovarian cycle.
describe the microscopic anatomy and changes .undergone by ovaries during the men
strual cycle.
applied anatomy.
list the female external genitalia.
describe gross anatomy of female external genitalis.
applied anatomy.
Physiology
Biochemistry
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Pathology
Microbiology
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Pharmacology and Dental therapeutics
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of drugs listed below:
Miscellenious drugs
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosing
schedule, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of drugs listed below:
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Antihelmenthic drugs
Antimalarials
Antituberculosis drugs
Antineoplastic and immunosupressants-
immunosupressive drugs
cytotoxic drugs
hormones and antihormones
Drugs affecating blood and vitamins-
antianaemic, blood products and substitutes,vitamins and minerals,
IV fluids and electrolytes
Drugs used in poisoning including antidotes
Vaccines and sera
Antiseptics
Disinfectants
Drugs used in chemical sterilization
De~tal therapeutics
Students will be able to briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, adverse
reactions, precautions and contraindications of:
Astringents
Obtudents
Mummifying agents
Dentitrics
Bleaching agents
Styptics
Disclosing agents
Mouth wash
Fluorides
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Hour Distribution and Textbooks in IBMS
Anatomy:
Upper limb 12
Neck - 24
Face 18
Scalp - 4
Total 58 hrs
Text Book/Reference:
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Physiology:
General 24
Blood, haemopoeisis, coagulation 14 6
Cardiovascular 20 4
Respiratory 24 4
GIT 22 4
Renal-electrolyte 10 2
Neurosensory 24 4
Musculoskeletal 16 4
Endocrine and reproductive 20 2
Biochemistry:
Theory 13 5 hrs
Practical 15hrs
Text Book/Reference:
- Foundation ofMedicine
by W.M.Southerland, Churchill Livingstone, N.Y.
-Lecture Notes on Biochemistry
by LB. Whitby, A.F.Smith & G.J.Beckett
-Methods in Clinical Chemistry
by A.J.Pesce, Lawrence A. Kalpan & C.V. Mosby
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Microbiology:
Theory + Practical
Total = 150 hrs
Text Book/Reference:
Pathology:
Theory +Practical
Total= 200 hrs
Pharmacology:
General Principles of
Pharmacology 7
CNS 12
cvs 7
Respiratory 2
GIT 4
Endocrine 6
Urinary/ Reproduct 3
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Antiinfectives 15
Miscellenious 14
Dental therapeutics 10
Treatment of Common oral conditions 10
Theory 90 hrs
Practical 50 hrs
Total = 140 hrs
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Oral Anatomy
Course Description:
The course is designed to equip students to have comprehensive knowledge and skills on oral
anatomy, physiology and histology.
Learning Objectives:
Practical:
classroom lectures
lab/practical classes
assignment
group discussions
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Hours:
Theory: 40 hours
Practical: 90 hours
Total: 130 hours /
Assessment Methods:
There will be internal assessment and final examination in both theory and practical.
Text Books:
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Dental Material Science
Course Description:
The course is designed to make students familiar with the conventional and recent materials
commonly used in dentistry through lecture, practicals, demonstration and through
manipulation of the more common materials. The course describes about structure,
behaviour, biological compatibility ofthose materials, their different ways of use, application
and limitations of the use.
Learning Objectives:
Content
Introduction:
Tn order to achieve the above mentioned objectives the course will consist of the following
content areas:
aims and scope ofthe science of dental materials.
structure and behaviour of matters
important physical properties applicable to dental materials including biological
consideration.
gypsum products used in dentistry including casting investment material with or
without gypsum binder. Impression plaster, dental plaster, dental stone, dije stone,
gypsum bonded investment.
impression materials used in dentistry including duplicating materials. Impression
compound - znoengense, agar, alginate polysulphide, polyethen, additional silicone
condensation silicone.
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Metals and alloys
Waxes:
Preparation of the dye wax patterns. Sprue, investing control of shrintage compensation, wax
elimination, casting machines, casting, defects in casting.
Hours:
Theory: 75 hours
Practical: 200 hours
Total: 275 hours
Assessment methods:
There will be internal assessment and final examination in both theory and practical.
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Community Dentistry I, II, and III ·
Course Description:
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course on Community Dentistry -1 students will be able to:
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At the end of the course on Community Dentistry-11 the students will be able:
Biostatistics
At the end of the course on Community Dentistry- III students will be able to:
Public Health
outline the concept and philosophy of public health in general and public
health in Nepal.
explain the impmtance of health education, environmental health and disposal
of wastes.
explain the principles of water purification and identify the norms for water
potability.
Preventive Dentistry
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Outline the concepts of school dental health programme.
Outline the steps in the development of dental health services in the country.
Field Programme
Hours
Total: 40 hours
Learning Materials:
use of blackboard,
chalk, duster, charts,
models and other audio-visual aids
Assessment :
Periodic assessments of the teaching \ Learning activities will be done during the
period of the course including class tests, project reports and presentations.
There will be university examinations at the end of the total course in community
dentistry and 20% of full marks assigned will consist of internal assessment marks.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Oral Medicine
(Including Imaging)
Course Description:
Learning Objectives:
define and identify the developmental disorders of the oral and maxillofacial
region-orofacial clefts, cleft lip and palate, lip pits, double lip, macroglossia,
microglossia, ankyloglossia, lingual thyroid, fissured and hairy tongue,
varices, soft palate fistulas, condylar and coronoid hyperplasia, bifid condyles,
exostosis, tori, Eagle syndrome, Stafne defect including other rare
developmental anomalies, heminyperplasia, Romberg syndrome, Craniofacial
dysostosis, Apert syndrome, mandibulofacial dystosis.
diagnose developmental cysts-palatal cysts of the new born, nasolabial cyst,
globulqmaxillary cyst, nasopalatine cyst, median palatine cyst, median
mandibulary cyst, epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst, thyroglossal duct cyst,
branchial cleft cyst, oral lymphoepithelial cyst
define and identify abnormalities of the teeth-environmental alterations such
an environmental effects on tooth structure development, post-developmental
loss of tooth structure, environmental discoloration and localized disturbances
in eruption, developmental alterations- alterations in the number, size, shape
and structure of teeth.
identify dental caries- epidemiology and trends in the epidemiology of dental
caries, etiology, contributing factors, clinical classification, histopathology,
caries susceptiobiligy, X-ray diagnosis and prevention.
identify pulpal and periapical diseases- pulpitis, secondary dentin, pulpal
calcifications, periapical granuloma, periapical granuloma, periapical abscess,
cellulitis, conceptual spreading of oral infections into specific tissue spaces
osteomyelitis, diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis and tendoperiostitis,
condensing periostitis, proliferative periostitis, alveolar osteitis.
identify periodontal diseases- gingivitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis, plasma cell gingivitis, granulomatous gingivitis, desquamative
gingivitis, drug related gingivitis, gingival fibromatosis, periodontitis, early-
onset periodontitis, Papillon-Lefevere syndrome, Odontogenic cyst,
carconoma arising in odontogenic cysts.
classify odontogenic tumors- Tumors of odontogenic epithelium without
odontogenic ectomesenchyme- ameloblastoma, malignant ameloblastoma and
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ameloblastic carcinoma, Pindborg tumor, squamous odontogenic tumor, clear
cell odontogenic tumors.
Tumors of odontogenic epithelium with odontogenic ectomesenchyme
Ameloblastic fibroma, ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, ameloblastic
fibrosarcoma, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, odontoameloblastoma,
odontoma Tumors of odontogenic ectomesenchyme with or without included
odontogenic epithelium-odontogenic fibroma, granular cell odontogenic
fibroma, peripheral odontogenic firoma, myxoma, cementoblastoma
state the significance of dermatologic diseases in the practice of dentistry.
Ectodermal dysplasia, white sponge nevus, hereditary benigh intraepithelial
dyskeratosis, pachonychia congenita, dyskeratosis congenita, xerodernl.a
pigmentosum, incontentia pigmenti, keratosis follicularis, warty dyskeratoma,
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, Ehlers-
Danlos syndrome, Tuberous sclerosis, multiple hamartoma, syndrome,
epidermolysis bullosa, pemphigus, paraneoplastic pemphigus, cicatricial
pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid, erythema multiforme, erythema rnigrans,
Reiters syndrome, lichen planus, graft-vs host disease, psoriasis, lupus
erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, crest syndrome, acanthosis nigricans
explain the importance of oralspects of systemic/metabolic diseases-such as
mucopolysaccharides, lipid endotheliosis, lipid proteinosis, jaundice,
amyloidosis, Vitamin deficiency, pituitray dwarfism, gigantism, acromegaly,
hypothroidism, hyperthyroidism, hypoparathyroidism,
hypopsuedoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hyperocortiscosloim,
Addison's disease, diabetis mellitus, hypophosphatasia, vitamin- D resistant
rickets, Crohn's disease, pystomatitis vegetans, uremic stomatitis.
identify conditions related to facial pain and neuromuscular diseases- Bells
palsy, Trigemminal neuralgia, golssopharyngeal neuralgia, atypical facial
pain, cluster headache, migraine, temporal arteritis, myasthenia gravis, motor
neuron disease, idiopathic burning tongue syndrome, dysguesia, auriculo-
temporal syndrome, ostearthritis, rheumatoid atthritis, temporomandibular
joint dysfunction, temporomandibular joint ankylosis. ·
identify bacterial infections with special emphasis on oral manifestations-
impetigo, erysipelas, Streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis, scarlet fever.
tonsillolithiasis, diphtheria, syphylis, gonorrhoea, tuberculosis, leprosy.
cancrum oris, actinomycosis, cat-scratch disease, sinusitis
identify fungal and protozoal diseases- candidiasis, histoplasmosis.
blastomycosis, paracoccidomysosis, coccidiomycosis, cryptococcosis,
zygomycosis, aspergillosis, toxoplasmosis
identify viral infections- Herpes simplex virus, varicella, herpes zoster.
infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus, enterovirus, rubeola, rubelia.
mumps, HIV/AIDS- oral manifestations ofHIV/AIDS
explain the causes of cervical lymphadenopathy- acute L.N., Reactive
Granulamatous, NHL, MD, metastatic.
explain the mechanism of physical and chemical injuries and healing of ora I
wounds: Linea alba, Morsicatio buccarum, traumatic ulcerations, traumatic
granuloma, electrical and thermal bums, chemical injuries of the oral mucosa
oral complications of antineoplastic therapy, anaesthetic necrosis, exfoliative
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chelitis, submucosal hemonhage, oral trauma from sexual practices, amalgam
tatoos and other localized exogenous pigmentation, systemic metallic
intoxication, smoker's melanosis, drug related discolouration of oral mucosa,
traumatic osseous and chondromatous metaplasia, antral pseudocysts, cervico-
facial emphysema and myopherulosis.
explain the allergies and immunological diseases- recunent aphthous
stomatitis, Bechet's syndromes arcoidosis, orofacial granulomatosis,
Wegener's granulomatosis, allergic mucosal reactions to systemic drug
administration, allergic contact stomatitis, contact stomatitis from artificial
cinnamon flavoring, chronic oral mucosal contact reactions to dental
amalgam, angioedema.
identify the benign, potentially malignant and malignant lesions and
,.,
conditions of oral mucosa-oral squamous cell papilloma, sinonasal papilloma,
venucavulgaris, condyloma acuminatum, focal epithelial hyperplasia,
molluscum contagiosum, verruciform xanthoma, seborrheic keratosis,
keratoacanthoma, sebaceous hyperplasia, lentigo, oral melanocytic nevus,
melanoma, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, tobacco associated oral lesions, oral
submucous fibrosis, actinic keratosis, actinic cheilosis, squamous cell
carcinoma, venucous carcinoma, spindle cell carcinoma, adenosquamous
carcinoma, carcinoma of the maxillary antrum, nasopharyngeal carcinoma,
basaloid squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, merkel cell
carcinoma.
explain the clinical features and mechanism of salivary gland pathology-
mucocoele, ranula, salivary duct cyst, siaiolithiasis, sialadenitis, cheilitis
glandularis, sialonhoea, xerostomia, benign lymphoepitheliallesion, sjogrens
syndrome,sialadenosis, adenomatoid hyperplasia of the minor salivary glands,
necrotizing sialometaplasia.
explain the general considerations, classification, concepts of salivary gland
tumor histiogenesis, histopathology and management of common slalivary
tumors, pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin's tumor, other benign salivary tumors,
malignant salivary tumors
explain the general consider~tion, classification and concepts of soft tissue
tumors- fibroma, giant cell fibroma, epulis, inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia,
fibrous histiocytoma, fibromatosis and myofibromatosis, oral focal mucinosis,
pyogenic granuloma, peripheral giant cell granuloma, peripneral ossifying
fibroma, lipoma, traumatic neuroma, palisaded encapsulated neuroma,
multiple neurilemmoma, neurofibroma, neurofibromatosis, multiple
neuroendocrine neoplasia type III, melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of
infancy, paraganglioma, granular cell tumor, congenital epulis, hemangioma,
Struge-Weber syndrome, nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, hemangiopericytoma,
lymphangioma, leiomyoma, · rhabdomyoma, osseous and cartilagenous
choristomas, soft tissue sarcoma- fibrosarcoma, malignant firous histocytoma,
. liposarcoma, neurofibrosarcoma, olfactory neuroblastoma,
angiosarcoma,Kaposi-sarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, rhabdomyocarcoma,
synovial sarcoma, alveolar soft pmt sarcoma and metastases to the oral soft
tissues.
explain the diseases of the blood and blood forming organs- lymphoid
hyperplasia, hemophilia, anemia, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, aAplastic
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anemia, nemtopenia, agranulocytosis, cyclin neutropenia, thrombocytopenia,
polycythemia vera, leukemia, hodgkin's desease, non-hodgkin's lymphoma,
mycosis funglides, burkitt's lymphoma, multiple myeioma, plasmacytoma,
midline-lethal granuloma
state the diseases of boile and joints- osteogenis imperfecta, osteopetrosis,
cleidocranial dysplasia, focal osteoporotic marrow defect, idiopathic
osteosclerosis, massive osteolysis, paget's disease, langernahs cell disease,
central giant cell granuloma, cherubissm, simple bone cyst, aneurysmal bone
cyst, fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws, fibrous dysplasia, cemento-osseous
dyspiasia, familial gigantiform cementoma, ossifying fibroma, juvenile
ossifying fibroma, osteoma, Gardner syndrome, osteoid osteoma and
osteoblastoma, cementoblastoma, chodroma, chodromyxoid fibroma, synovial
chondromatosis, hemangioma of bone, desmoplastic fibroma, fibrosarcoma of
bone, osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, metastatic tumors to
the jaws.
identify the odontogenic cysts and tumors:
Odontogenic cysts: dentigerous cyst, eruption cyst, primordial cyst,
odontogenic keratocyst, mthokeratinized odontogenic cysts, Godin syndrome,
gingival cyst of the new born, gingival cyst of the adult, lateral periodontal
cyst, calcifying odontogenic cyst, glandular
Oral Imaging :
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Hours:
Theory 40 +40
Practical+Clinical 90 +60
Assessment:
Text Books:
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General Medicine
Course Description:
The course provides them opportunities to correlate the normal structure and function
of the body with the common signs and symptoms and pathological states so that the
students will be able to diagnose, investigate and manage the common medical
condition that are relevant to dentistry.
Learning Objectives:
G. I. disorders:
Liver:
Cardio-vascular system:
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Respiratory System:
Renal diseases:
Haematology:
Endscrine disorders:
Infections:
Miscellaneous:
lecture,
bed side teaching, role play, history taking, small group discussions,
use of Audio-Visual aids,
charts
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Hours:
·Theory 40 hours
Practical 90hours
Assesment: .
Theory:
written examination, MCQ , Short Answer Question, Modified Essay
Question (MEQ)
Practical:
Long case, short case, OSCE, keeping log book.
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General Surgery
Course Description:
The course is designed to provide opportunity to diagnose and treat common general
surgical problems both in elective and emergency situations and refer when
necessary. The course will enable students to:
• carry out minor general surgical procedures like biopsy, incision and
drainage and manage wounds.
carry out haemostasis and manage some of the life threatening emergencies
related to head and neck.
Learning Objectives:
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describe different types of cysts, tumors and disease of lymph nodes (head &
Neck) and outline their management.
recognise some vascular conditions such as aneurysm, Carortid body tumor
and vascular injury.
recognise injury to cranial nerves and outline the management of facial nerve
palsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Perform clinical examination and outline the
management of injuries of the tongue, mouth, face palaste congenitel defects
like cleft lip & cleft palate, salivary tumor, carcinoma of oral cavity, tongue
lie.
describe and o.utline the management of thyroid & parathyroid disorder and
other neck swellings.
describe the different types of jaw swellings and outline their management.
to perform independently the following surgical proudures:
dressing, incision and drainage, incisional and excisional biopsy, excision of
cysts, suturing.
Hours:
Lctures 40 hours.
Practical + clinicals 90 hours.
Assessment:
Text Books:
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Anaesthesiology
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge on local and general anaesthesia.
The course focuses on local anaesthesia, general anaesthesia, conscious sedation and
it also includes basic life support techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Unit-1
Unit -II
Unit -III
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Unit ~IV
lectures.
clinical Exposures.
practice in the models
Hours:
Theory 22 hours
Practical 24 hours
Total: 46 hours
Assessment:
Theoretical examination.
Maintenance of Log book for practical experiences.
Text-Books:
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Forensic Dentistry
Course Description:
The Forensic Odontology course will be coupled with Community Dentistry and the
weightage of these two courses will be 20:80 respectively.
Five ofthe ten hours ofthe theory classes will provide a "bird's eye view" of Forensic
Medicine as a whole. And the other five hours will provide theoretical aspects of
. specific topics of Forensic Odontology.
The five practical classes - each class will be of two hours each - will be used for both
autopsy demonstrations and clinical Forensic Medicine examinations.
Learning Objectives:
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Content:
Lectures, practical demonstrations use of models, videos, case histories, and handouts
will be used in the conduction of the theory and practical classes.
Hours:
Theory: 10 hours
Practicals: 10 hours
Total: 20 hours
Assessment:
The theory and practicals will be assessed separately at the end of the course and will
carry equal marks. The theory examination will consist of written paper and the
practicals will be assessed with an oral examination. There will also be a mid-course
assessment of the students.
Reference Books:
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Paediatric Dentistry
~ourse Description:
This course is designed to prepare students understand the principles and practice of
paediatric dentistry. This course focuses on the child as a unique individual with
special need for dental care. The students will gain knowledge on normal growth and
development of oral and oro-facial structures and will be able to identify and manage
any deviation from it. The students will have learning experiences on common dental
problems and their management. Special focus will be given on prevention of above
mentioned common dental problems.
Learning Objectives:
Unit -1
Unit -II
Unit -III
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Unit -IV
Unit V
At the end of this unit the students will be able to initiate preventive oral health
education in a given community.
Unit VI
Lectures,
Clinical Exposures,
Use of models,
Hours:
Theory 35 hours
Practical + Clinical 140 hours
Assessment:
Theory paper
Practical examination
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Periodontology
Course Description :
The course is designed to make the students understand and carryout the basic
principle of periodontology applied in dentistry. The course describes diagnosis of
gum and periodontal disease, importance of general condition of patient, local and
systemic causes of different gum and periodontal disease, treatment plan procedures
of oral antiseptics, antibiotics, incisions, flap reflection, curettage diagnosis of
different stages of periodontal condidtions & bony changes of alveolar bone.
Learning\ Objectives:
Demonstration,
Practicals,
Lectures,
Group discussion
Seminars.
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Hours:
Theory 45 hours
Practical +Clinical 200 hours
Assessment
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Oral Surgery
Course Description:
The course is designed to make the student understand the basic principles of oral and
maxillo-facial surgery, experience in oral surgery including the surgical procedures,
commonly undettaken in general practice. On graduation, all dental students should
be able to undertake the procedures of extraction of teeth and removal of roots where
no major complications are anticipated. The control of anxiety and pain is
fundamental to the practice of dentistry and requires full awareness of the social and
pshychological needs of the individual patient. The value of behavioral attitude and
methods of anxiety management should be emphasized. By the end of thecourse
students should be competent to administer all forms of local and regional analgesics
for dental operations and procedures. fu addition, the student should have an
understanding of range of surgical procedures to manage disease and disorders of the
mouth and gaws and able to apply an endencs-based approach when deciding to
employ surgical management of such condition. They should also be aware of
modem principles of trauma management and should have observed a number of such
cases being treated. Finally, the students should be aware of which surgical
procedures can be undertaken in a primary care setting and which are to be regarded
as requiring secondary and tertiary cares.
Learning Objectives:
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investigate and manage pre and post operative bleeding of oro-facial region.
manage surgical complications, foreign body, dry socket, facial neuralgia &
post radiotherapy complcations.
carryout biopsy of oral soft tissue.
diagnose and manage cysts of oral cavity
diagnose and treat beign Onco-plastic lesions of oral cavity both of
odontogenic and nonodontogenic origion.
carryout surgical procedure (apicoectomy) in relation to endodontics.
diagnose maxillay sinus diseases & manage oro-antral fistula.
diagnose diseases of major & minor salivary glands, treat salivary calculi,
investigate & plan for treatment of neoplasm arising from salivary glands.
diagnose potentially malignant and malignant conditions of oral cavity and
outline in broad the different methods of treatment.
diagnose and conservatively treat different diseases of T.M.J like arthritis,
hypoplasia, subluxation, dislocation, ankylosis and other' causes of inability to
open the mouth.
assess the cases requiring orthognathic surgery.
explain the principles o£reconstructive surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation.
explain principles of pain control in oral surgery.
explain the principles of radio-therapy, chemotherapy and other adjuvant
therapy in the management of malignant tumors.
Hours:
Theory 50 hours
Practical+Clinical 200 hours
There will be practical and theory examinations. Internal assessment will carry over
20% marks to the final exam. ·
Text books:
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Orthodontic
Course Description:
occlusal development,
the factor influencing occlusal development, and
indications for and timing of treatment,
Learning Objectives:
Unit -2 Growth and development of jaws, teeth, face, and skull and
establishment of normal occlusion ( 6 hours).
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Unit -4 Normal occlusion- its development, characteristics, and variation.(4
hours)
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Unit -9 Extraction in orthodontics ( 3 hours)
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Unit -15 Craniofacial Syndromes
Hours:
Theory 50 hours
Practical+ Clinical 75 hours
Assessment:
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Conservative Dentistry (including Endodontics)
Course Description:
The course is designed so that the students should be able to do different types or
restoration on the teeth including endodontics.
Learning Objectives:
Endodontics
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list the drugs used in root canal treatment.
outline principles of pulp caffing and pulpotomy.
outline principles ofbleeching of the teeth.
· outline principles of restore the endodontically treated teeth.
outline steps of surgical endodontics eg retrograde filling & apecocectomy.
Hours:
Lectur- 70 hours
Practical+Clinical- 360 hours
Assessment:
Theory & Practical exams including class test, internal assessment, final
examination.
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Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
Learning Objectives:
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Elements of CrtJwn and Bridge Prosthesis
Maxillofacial Prostheses:
splints.
obturators, eye & ear nose prosthesis, and
carriers.
Hours:
78
Compulsory Rotating Internship
This is to be undettaken only after passing the final qualifYing examination and will form an oue
year of compulsory rotating residential training in the following specialty areas :
Prosthodontics 2 months
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Oral Surge1y · 2 months
Orthodontics 2 months
l11e Jntem should be able to handle patients, examine and provide treatment under
the supervision of a Senior Resident/Consultant.
He/She must keep a log book where record ofpatients examined and procedures
canied out are systematically maintained.
I' Checklists will be developed and used for the assessment of the technical skills.
The performance of the Intem will be evaluated by the unit In charge. Multiple
sources ofinfonnation will be utilized for the evaluation of the performance of the
Intem.
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