This compulsory course aims to empower and develop the skills and communicative competence of the students at the College of Dentistry. This will provide the specific English language needed for real-life situations in their majors and future careers as practicing dentists. The course is tailored to maximize student interaction and participation. The goal is to enable students to practice the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with increasing accuracy and confidence. Furthermore, lexical items, including abbreviations and acronyms related to dentistry and medicine will be reinforced. Guidance will be given on correct use of grammatical structures as well as use of open and closed questions in diagnostic discussion with patients.
2) PHY111: General Physics (3 cr. /h.)
This course is designed to cover the basic concepts in most branches of classical physics including linear motion, Newton’s laws, rotational motion, work-energy conservation, light, electricity and thermodynamics. Besides, some of modern physics concepts applicable to X-Ray, lasers, radioactivity, isotopes lifetime and applications of these concepts will also be covered.
3) CHM111: General Chemistry (3 cr. /h.)
This course presents the fundamentals of certain topics in general chemistry. It includes two major parts: Part I is the general part, and Part II is the organic part.
The general part will introduce the student to basic aspects of general chemistry, i.e. the atomic structures, electronic configuration, periodic table of elements, chemistry of metals, and the fundamentals of chemical bonds and chemical reactions.
The organic part covers some important areas in organic chemistry, which include aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, as well as some functional groups, e.g: alcohols, phenols, carbonyl compounds.
4) BDS104: Integrated Biological Sciences I (3 cr. /h.)
This course deals with the study of two complementary sciences, human anatomy, and human physiology, which provide the basic concepts helping dental students to understand how the human body is built up and how it works systems with emphasis on the applied & the practical aspects. The objective is to provide students with a competent understanding of the operation of these systems and to provide a good working foundation for more advanced learning in later years.
5) BDS105: Histology & Cell Biology (3 cr. /h.)
This course provides students with general knowledge about the cell and various cellular organelles, and the characteristic structure of each organelle that enable it to perform essential functions within the cell. The students are also provided with wide knowledge concerning the morphological features of the four primary tissues and recognize their roles in forming organs. A basic knowledge of cell division, general embryology and genetics integrates the above information.
6) BDS205: Biomaterials (2.5 cr. /h.)
The course aims to introduce dental materials and their application in different fields of dentistry. This foundation course involves studying different types of auxiliary and restorative dental materials in terms of chemical compositions, physical and mechanical properties, way of manipulation and indication. The lecture components give background information about the dental materials and describe their compositions and properties (along with its practical applications in various clinical scenarios). The laboratory component demonstrates the manipulation and applicability for each material.
7) BDS107: Biochemistry for Dentistry (3 cr. /h.)
The course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the major topics in biochemistry. It explores how the structure of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and vitamins relates to their function. Metabolism and energy production as well as biosynthesis of small and macromolecules is discussed. Special topics such as Calcium metabolism, bone mineralization, and Dental caries are included.
8) BDS108: Integrated Biological Sciences II (4 cr. /h.)
This course deals with the study of two complementary sciences, human anatomy and human physiology, which provide the basic concepts helping dental students to understand how the human body is built up and how it works systems with emphasis on the applied & the practical aspects. It provides the students with competent understanding of the operation of the body systems to keep the body in homeostasis and how disorders happen. The student will learn to relate and apply the concept of homeostasis and its disorders to future clinical practice. In addition to knowledge, the course provides the students opportunity to develop a skill to perform a number of experimental lab procedures related to Anatomy and Physiology and learn how to interpret the results and data they obtain.
9) BDS109: Oral Histology (4 cr. /h.)
This course describes in details the development and structure of the oral cavity and teeth. Students are provided with the basic concepts of oro-facial development and structures. The microscopic, histological and ultrastructural organizations of soft and hard oral tissues are studied in details. A considerable knowledge of functional and clinical correlation is also stressed.
10) BDS110: Head & Neck Anatomy I (3 cr. /h.)
The course is intended to help the dental student to study and understand the basic terms and facts about the gross anatomy of the head region of human body. The course includes the study of the detailed structures of the skull, the head its nerve and blood supply. Further, the course includes full descriptions of the various muscles and glands of the face, orbit, nasal cavity, oral cavity, floor of the mouth, palate, tongue and Cranial cavity. In general, the course will provide the dental student with the fundamental and detailed structures of the skull and head as related to Dental practice.
11) BDS111: Microbiology & Immunology (4 cr. /h.)
Oral microbiological environment is a key determinant in caries formation, periodontal diseases and other oral health issues. Microbiology, the study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses, with emphasis on applications relevant to the study of dentistry.
This course designed to introduce the students to the microbe’s world exemplified by prokaryotes, eukaryotes and the unique properties of the viruses. The course covers aspects of medical organisms that can inflict damages to human health in general and put some emphasis on Dental caries, Periodontal diseases and salivary gland infections. It also covers the basic concepts of immunology, the basic concepts of sterilization & disinfection and antibiotics and their mechanism of action to avoid emergence of drug resistance.
The above-mentioned topics gives the students enough background of microbiology to prepare him/her with other disciplines to become professionals Dentist competent to work in hospitals and private clinics.
12) BDS201: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences (2 cr. /h.)
This course aims at providing dentistry students with an insight of psychology, and helps them to observe, evaluate and explain the behavior of people in relation to oral and dental health care in particular. The students are provided with information regarding basic psychological concepts, psychological disturbances and disorders, management techniques and their application specifically in the field of dentistry and healthcare. It is designed to be helpful to dental students by providing them an understanding of the people (patients and dental team members) they will come across in their dental practice/career. This will allow them to better understand the feelings and thoughts of their patients and help them relax and be comfortable during dental treatments.
13) BDS202: Head & Neck Anatomy II (3 cr. /h.)
The course deals with the description of the neck region and also includes brain & spinal cord. The main elements are the nerves & vessels, lymphatic drainage, fascial spaces and muscles of neck, the pharynx and larynx with special reference to the anatomical basis of the management of upper airway obstruction and related radiology. Further it provides the relevant details of pain physiology, brain, spinal cord their development and cranial nerves function and test. In general, the course will provide the basis to the dental practice involving the anatomical structures.
14) BDS203: Dental Anatomy & Occlusion (4 cr. /h.)
This course deals with nomenclature as related to the morphology of the natural dentition. It includes theory related to the morphology of the deciduous and permanent teeth in the human dentition and features related to the normal occlusion. Laboratory exercises include wax-adding and carving to build up the crowns of permanent teeth, analyze occlusal patterns and correct occlusal disharmonies. Its significance is integrated with dental treatment in Operative dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics. This course will help students in diagnosing dental disorders affecting the crowns or roots of human teeth and thus forms a basic foundation to the understanding of clinical dentistry. The study of occlusion part of this course involves the whole masticatory system, it includes the static relationship of teeth as well as the functional inter-relationship between teeth, periodontal, tissue, jaws, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), muscles and nervous system.
15) BDS204: Pathology (3.5 cr. /h.)
This course covers the fundamentals of the basic disease process in the body. Students are provided with gross, microscopic & biochemical features of different pathological conditions. Objectives of this course are to study and understand different pathogenic processes in detail in order to establish a sound foundation for clinical practice in dentistry. Teaching tools include power point plus projection, practical lessons with CD presentations & internet explorations.
16) BDS205: Introduction to Oral & Dental Diseases (1.5 cr. /h.)
This is an introduction to profession of dentistry. This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of oral and dental diseases, their etiology, pathogenesis and different stages of these lesions and their clinical manifestations.
17) BDS206: Four Handed Dentistry & Infection Control (1 cr. /h.)
This course explains the concept and advantages of four handed dentistry. It describes the ergonomic position for the patient, dental assistant and doctor. It explains the responsibilities of the dental assistant during clinical dental work. The course also describes the ergonomic and ideal arrangement of dental clinic.
Infection control is the second part of this course and explains the different ways of transmission of infectious diseases and emphasizes on the immunization of all oral health care providers. It also describes the sterilization methods in dental practice, application of protective barriers and personal protective equipment.
18) BDS207: Pharmacology I for Dentistry (2 cr. /h.)
This course will introduce the general aspects of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students will also learn basic pharmacotherapy for relevant disorders of cardiovascular system, CNS, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system, including asthma and drugs of abuse that are pertinent to practice of dentistry.
19) BDS208: General Medicine (4.5 cr. /h.)
This comprehensive course covers topics specific to the medical field, with interest to medically compromised patient as related to dental care. Students are provided with basic concept of general medical & infectious diseases. Teaching tools include: power point plus projection, practical lessons with CD presentations & internet explorations.
20) BDS209: General Surgery & ENT (2.5 cr. /h.)
The course is intended to help dental students to study & understand the basic principles of surgery & ENT in relation to Dentistry and Oral and maxillofacial Surgery. The course includes the knowledge of the theoretical & practical approaches to the assessment of surgical and how to perform an effective risk assessment preoperatively based on the information obtained from case history, clinical examination, investigations in relation to the anesthetic potential risks and the invasiveness of the planned surgery. Also, the student will identify the pathology of tumors, cysts, fistulae, sinuses & ulcer in head and neck region. Information about trauma, tissue repairs & preoperative management of inpatients like administered fluids, water balance monitoring and indications and complications of blood transfusion are also included within the course. In addition, the student will study the various common diseases of the ear, nose, paranasal sinuses & pharynx. Finally, the students will learn the common postoperative complications seen in surgical patient wither due to anesthesia, the surgical intervention or those initiated or aggravated by the existing morbid conditions of surgical patients.
21) BDS210: Oral Radiology I (3 cr. /h.)
This course discusses the basic principles of X-ray production, the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation safety. This course demonstrates the intraoral radiographic techniques and prepare the students learn to take intraoral radiographs. Objectives of this course are to develop the fundamental knowledge of x ray production and skill to independently perform the radiographs and interpretation of normal intraoral radiographic anatomy.
22) BDS211: Preventive Dentistry & Nutrition (3 cr. /h.)
This course introduces the student to the principles and methods of prevention including information on etiology of dental caries, periodontal diseases and methods of preventing and controlling dental diseases using different preventive measures. I addition, this course provides the students with a basic knowledge of the essential nutrient materials in both health and disease and discusses the role of the nutrition on the development, prevention and treatment of the oral and dental diseases.
23) BDS212: Oral Pathology I (3 cr. /h.)
This course deals with the understanding of the basic disease processes affecting the head & neck regions. The etiopathogenesis, clinical features & histopathologic features of developmental disorders, non-odontogenic & odontogenic lesions, cysts & infections related to the teeth, their supporting structures, jaw bones & soft tissues in & around the oral cavity will be dealt with. It also includes the oral manifestations of systemic diseases, like mucocutaneous disorders. The differential diagnosis & prognosis of various pathologies will also be considered.
24) DBS213: Pharmacology II for Dentistry (2 cr. /h.)
This course is designed to teach the students the various drugs used to control the pain and anxiety of dental patients as well as those used for treatment of different oral conditions. A special emphasis is made on the clinical indications, dosage, potential side effects and drug-interactions. The course will also highlight the importance of standard practice in prescription writing to ensure both effectiveness of the treatment and patient safety.
25) BDS301: Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry I (3 cr. /h.)
The main components of this course are the principles of cavity preparation for the currently available restorations according to their physical and manipulative characteristics and the steps of cavity restorations. Amalgam restorative materials is the main emphasis in the practical part of this semester.
26) BDS302: Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics I (4 cr. /h.)
The Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics course consists of a theoretical part and pre-clinical laboratory practical sessions.
Terminology, theories, principles, concepts, and basic techniques necessary for the construction of complete and removable partial dentures will be presented. The course is designed to prepare the student to understand the biological, esthetic, and mechanical aspects of complete and removable denture treatments.
The basic science concepts as related to biomechanical and clinical conditions will be stressed. More emphasis will be directed to prepare the students for sound clinical removable prosthodontics.
27) BDS303: Pre-Clinical Endodontics I (2 cr. /h.)
The theoretical part covers topics that include an introduction to the subject, access cavity preparation, anatomy and morphology of the root canal system, working length determination, cleaning & shaping of the root canal systems, and endodontic radiography. It lays emphasis on possessing thorough knowledge of the various and latest endodontic instruments. The clinical skills component focuses on the treatment of anterior and premolar teeth. This prepares and enables students to be competent in treatment of clinical endodontic cases in the next year.
28) BDS304: Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I (2 cr. /h.)
This course introduces pediatric dentistry as an essential branch of dentistry related to child patients mainly focusing on the development and growth of oral/facial structures of children and recognizing the chronology of primary and permanent dentition. Description of different types of dental anomalies with discussion on their genetic aspects. Introduction to examination, diagnosis and treatment planning of child patient with a focus on psychological management of pediatric patient.
29) BDS305: Pre-Clinical Periodontics I (1.5 cr. /h.)
This course describes in details the anatomy of periodontium and associated structures. Students are provided with the basic concepts of periodontal health. The microscopic, histological and ultrastructural organizations of soft and hard oral tissues are studied in detail. Basic knowledge of functional and clinical correlation is also stressed.
30) BDS306: Pre-clinical Oral Surgery I & Pain Control (2.5 cr. /h.)
This preclinical course introduces the student to oral surgery and prepares him/her for clinical experience with dentoalveolar surgery. The student will learn to assess the patient, diagnose and treat basic oral surgical problems encountered in general practice. In addition to this, the goal of this course is to learn the pharmacology and toxicology of dental local anesthetic drugs and the proper techniques for their administration during dental extraction and related procedures.
31) BDS307: Oral Pathology II (3 cr. /h.)
This course is a continuation of Oral Pathology I. Students will continue learning the etiopathogenesis, clinical features & histopathologic features of non-odontogenic & odontogenic lesions, cysts & tumors related to the teeth, their supporting structures, jaw bones & soft tissues in & around the oral cavity. The oral manifestations of physical & chemical injuries to the oral tissues will also be detailed. The differential diagnosis & prognosis of various pathologies will also be considered.
32) BDS308: Pre-clinical Operative Dentistry II (4 cr. /h.)
The main components of this course are the principles of cavity preparation for the currently available restorations according to their physical and manipulative characteristics and the steps of cavity restorations. Composite restorative materials are the main emphasis in the practical part of this semester.
33) BDS309: Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics II (3 cr. /h.)
This course provides both didactic and practical sessions in dental fixed prosthodontics, conventional and digital approach. It provides a structured framework for the students to learn the scientific basis and the fundamental principles of fixed prosthodontics. Students will be introduced to dental skills using Phantom head and digital dentistry, CAD/CAM equipment. Lectures cover all the procedures of teeth preparation for fixed restorations and the use of conventional and digital equipment and instruments needed for the construction of several types of fixed prosthodontics. More emphasis will be directed to prepare the students for sound clinical fixed prosthodontics.
34) BDS310: Pre-Clinical Endodontics II (2 cr. /h.)
The theoretical part covers topics which include root canal obturation, latest rotary systems for root canal instrumentation, endodontic mishaps and their management, pulp and periapical pathology, diagnosis and treatment planning. The clinical skills component focuses on performing endodontic procedures on all teeth especially molars. This prepares the students to perform basic endodontic procedures prior to entering the clinics next year.
35) BDS311: Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II (2 cr. /h.)
This course discusses radiographic as well as local anesthetic techniques used for child patient, which needs specific modifications. Management and treatment of dental caries with different types of cavity preparations discussed. In addition, it describes vital and non –vital pulp therapy for primary teeth, which considered an important issue in restoration and prevention of primary teeth extraction. On the other hand, in case of losing the primary teeth it is necessary to plan arch space analysis and construction of space maintainer to prevent space loss.
36) BDS312: Pre-Clinical Orthodontics (2 cr. /h.)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the third-year dental student to the fundamentals of orthodontics, including topics on the concepts of growth and development of the craniofacial structures, diagnostic aids used in orthodontics, etiology of orthodontic problems, and clinical features of different malocclusions. This course is also designed to give the student a basic understanding of the skills required to fabricate removable orthodontic appliances that are typically indicated for limited tooth movement and retention in interceptive orthodontics.
37) BDS313: Pre-Clinical Periodontics-II (1.5 cr. /h.)
The lectures will prepare the students to classify, describe the various gingival and periodontal diseases, understand the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases and the basic principles of non-surgical periodontal instrumentation. The practical training will enable the students practice instrumentation on the phantom head. They will be able to identify and understand the uses of various surgical periodontal instruments.
38) BDS314: Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery II & C.P.R (3.5 cr. /h.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to recognize advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery problems. Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans in order to provide surgical care within the context of a patient-centered system of care delivery. In addition, this course will promote surgical principles and techniques to correct the pathologic conditions mentioned here. The course also emphasizes the principles and application of skills in basic life support, external cardiac compression and the emergency medical systems. Students will learn how to evaluate and treat a patient who sustains cardiac arrest in the dental office or an airway obstruction, through the techniques of CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
39) BDS401: Clinical Operative Dentistry I (2 cr. /h.)
The course of operative dentistry consists of the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and prognosis of the diseases and injuries inflicted upon the teeth. Also includes the study of basic concepts of restoration relation to oral and dental tissues and the various restorative materials. The curriculum includes both didactic and clinical components over a period of two semesters and involves a clinical training program. The clinical training program for two semesters involves a clinical application of principles and skills acquired, based on a comprehensive approach in the oral health care.
40) BDS402: Clinical Prosthodontics I (2 cr. /h.)
The didactic component focuses on planning and integrating removable prosthodontic interventions within a continuum of comprehensive patient care. The clinical instructors will ensure that the knowledge acquired in the preclinical years of studying is towards evidence-based decision making regarding prosthodontic management of patients partially and completely edentulous jaws. The course will be presented in lectures and clinical sessions, the lectures cover various clinical techniques, the manipulation of dental materials, and how to use dental instruments and equipment.
41) BDS403: Clinical Endodontics I (2 cr. /h.)
This course aims to enable the students to follow clinical steps to diagnose teeth with pulpal and periapical diseases and to perform root canal treatment on permanent teeth with simple root morphology. The previous preclinical endodontic courses presented a biological ground relating to pulp and periapical diseases and a technical foundation for root canal treatment. In this course, the students will be provided with the principles of diagnosis and treatment planning to identify the need for endodontic therapy for routine patients, emergency patients, medically compromised patients and to assess case difficulties. The course also covers the endodontic aspects of traumatic dental injuries and endodontic treatment modalities for vital and non-vital teeth with incomplete root development and root resorption.
42) BDS404: Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I (2 cr. /h.)
This course will also provide the fourth-year dental student with a defining clinical experience that will include: diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the different pathological conditions in pediatric patients; classification, diagnosis and management of different traumatic injuries of oral & dental structures in primary and permanent teeth. Objectives of this course are to develop the foundational knowledge, skills and values necessary to independently perform diagnostic and clinical skills and participate safely in the care of pediatric patients.
43) BDS405: Clinical Orthodontics I (2 cr. /h.)
This course introduces the dental student to the practice of orthodontics. The primary goal of this experience is to reinforce didactic concepts taught in the third year and build upon them in a manner that will better prepare the student to recognize, communicate and manage orthodontic problems in the general dentistry setting. In this manner, the student will be able to make a proper diagnosis of malocclusion for all ages groups, and differential diagnosis of patients of all ages, plan and execute the active and retentive treatment for the of selected uncomplicated cases.
44) BDS406: Oral Diagnosis (2 cr. /h.)
This course describes in details the art of history taking, examination, investigation of oro-facial lesions and interpretation of the results of investigations. The course also will help the students to formulate treatment planning, principles associated with diagnostic methods and data analysis followed by treatment planning of orofacial diseases.
45) BDS407: Clinical Periodontics I (2 cr. /h.)
The lecture and clinical training will prepare the students to understand the clinical phenomena in terms of underlying tissue changes and comprehensive nature of periodontal response to therapy. The course focuses on differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning of different forms of periodontal diseases. The solution of periodontal problems can be incorporated into the practice of dentistry.
46) BDS408: Clinical Oral Surgery I (2 cr. /h.)
The Clinical Oral Surgery I course provides the student with the opportunity to familiarize the surgical management of certain pathological conditions, lesions and tumors that require monitoring, referral, consultation or treatment and make appropriate diagnostic tests leading to definitive diagnoses. The clinical component will reinforce basic knowledge developed during third year preclinical course and facilitate continued development as the student performs routine oral surgery procedures commonly employed in general dental practice. This course will develop the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to independently, and safely perform diagnostic and clinical skills in the care of surgical patients appropriate to the general dental practice.
47) BDS409: Oral Radiology II (2 cr. /h.)
The course deals with the acquisition and interpretation of radiographic imaging studies performed for diagnosis of conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region and assist in treatment planning. The course enables to appropriately help diagnose clinical problems of the Dento-alveolar areas of the jaws, correctly interpret the radiological signs and write structured radiological reports.
48) BDS410: Clinical Operative Dentistry II (2 cr. /h)
The course of operative dentistry consists of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the diseases and injuries inflicted upon the teeth. It serves as a defining clinical experience for the dental students by providing them with the opportunity to participate in the evaluation and management of tooth-related esthetic problems. The curriculum includes both didactic and clinical components and involves a clinical training program.
The clinical training program involves clinical application of principles and skills acquired, based on a comprehensive approach in the oral health care.
49) BDS411: Clinical Prosthodontics II (2 cr. /h)
The clinical fixed partial denture prosthodontics course consists of the theoretical part and the clinical training. The students should know how to do clinical examination, proper diagnosis and sound treatment plan. At the end of this course all students will be familiar with the best techniques of fixed partial dentures treatment and will develop their manual dexterity in all clinical aspects for the construction of this type of prosthesis. Every student should complete all the requirements needed, recognize the importance of the preservation of the prepared teeth, periodontal tissues, and other soft tissues of the oral cavity while performing all types of restorations.
50) BDS412: Clinical Endodontics II (2 cr. /h)
This course aims to enable students to gain knowledge and skills in endodontic treatment for permanent teeth with simple and moderate root morphology. The course discusses the topics of success and failure of endodontic treatment, endodontics retreatment and surgical endodontic procedures. The course also covers the topics of endo –ortho relationship and endo-perio lesions and the advancement in endodontic armamentarium and techniques.
51) BDS413: Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II (2 cr. /h.)
This course intends to inform and provide the dental student with knowledge on indications, techniques used in pharmachological methods of child's management including sedation and GA in management of anxious children. This course will also provide the dental students the team aproach for the management of cleft lip & palate child at the level of the undergraduate students, dental management of special health care need children. They are also taught interceptive orthodontic methods in a growing child. Child abuse and neglect are discussed in relation to pediatric dentistry.
52) BDS414: Clinical Orthodontics II (2 cr. /h.)
This course is intended to complement the orthodontic lectures and the pre-doctoral orthodontic experience; it will provide for each student to briefly present a clinical case and to view a large number of clinical orthodontic cases and establish combination between orthodontic treatment and the other four dental specialties pedodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and surgery. Multidisciplinary treatment approaches will be discussed in the lectures. Clinically, they will be discussed in the patient examination and diagnosis sessions.
53) BDS415: Oral Medicine (2 cr. /h.)
This course help the students to learn etiopathogenesis of disease processes in orofacial area, their presentation, diagnosis and management, it also covers the oral manifestation of systemic diseases affecting the oral mucosa. Students also provided with the basic concept of oral manifestation of psychiatric diseases and their management.
54) BDS416: Clinical Periodontics II (2 cr. /h.)
This course consists of a didactic and clinical component. It will cover the treatment of different types of periodontal diseases. The interrelation between periodontics and related dental specialties. Introduction to the surgical approaches in the management of moderate to advanced periodontal diseases. To distinguish acute and chronic (mild, moderate and advanced) form of periodontal diseases and management by non-surgical and surgical treatment. To expose the students to focus on objectives of periodontal therapy, treatment planning and techniques including pre-prosthetic, pre-restorative, reconstructive surgery and knowledge necessary for advanced periodontal regeneration procedures.
55) BDS416: Clinical Oral Surgery II (2 cr. /h.)
The purpose of Clinical Oral Surgery II is to prepare the student to be familiar with advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery problems that in most cases will require referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The course will describe the characteristics and surgical management of the more common trauma, anomalies and malignancies of the oral & maxillofacial region. In addition to student performing routine oral surgery procedures commonly employed in general dental practice, the clinical practice will include discussion on the management of an actual and mock medically compromised patient scenario and other predetermined complex oral surgery topics. Objectives of this course are to develop the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to independently, safely perform diagnostic and clinical skills in the care of surgical patients appropriate to the general dental practice.
56) BDS418: Comprehensive Clinical Training I (2 cr. /h.)
This clinical course is in the second semester of the fourth year of the dental curriculum and supervised by a multidisciplinary faculty. It is designed to provide students with clinical experience in the care of patients in the areas of Periodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery with a focus on comprehensive care and treatment planning. There is no theoretical component to this course and the students are awarded a PASS/FAIL. This grading system offers reduced stress and a greater focus on further development of the clinical skills acquired in the fourth year of the study. Students are assigned patients having various dental problems and they have to formulate a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, including patient and clinical management.
57) BDS501: Ethics (1cr. /h.)
Dental ethics is the systematic and critical study of morality as it pertains to the practice of dentistry. The course consists of classroom lectures and discussion. It is designed to heighten students' awareness of the importance of ethical issues related to the practice and profession of dentistry. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of ethical values and principles, which have direct relevance to the students’ training and their future clinical practice. It focuses on common ethical dilemmas found in the relationships between the dentist and the patient, between dentists themselves, as well as between dentist and the society.
58) BDS502: Geriatric Dentistry (1 cr. /h.)
This course focuses on issues and concerns related to the rapidly increasing elderly population. It also provides the student with an understanding of the aging process and the multidisciplinary need of the older patient. Myths and stereotypes about aging and the aged, which exist and influence the provision of health care to the older population, will be discussed and expelled. It will provide the student with a framework of knowledge about the biological, psychological, sociological, behavioral and general medical aspects of aging from which treatment can be planned and provided appropriately. A multidisciplinary team of speakers will present approaches that will help the student in integrating dental training and practice with the management, diagnosis and treatment of the older patient.
59) BDS503: Clinical Dentistry I (7 cr. /h.)
The purpose of this course is to reinforce and refine patient management skills that students have been introduced to in their fourth-year courses. It is designed to observe, evaluate and subsequently assist students in understanding and practicing proper comprehensive patient care and management. This course focuses on refinement and integration of their clinical skills. Students are assigned in clinical blocks for overall patient care and treatment planning. These treatment plans and completed treatment are discussed and evaluated as to the rationale and sequences used. Taught by an interdisciplinary team of faculties, this course considers strategies and approaches for the integration of isolated dental procedures into an appropriately sequenced treatment plan for comprehensive patient care.
60) BDS504: Emergency Dental Care (2 cr. /h.)
This course provides a study of dental office emergencies with emphasis on prevention, prompt recognition and effective emergency care. Emphasis is also placed on etiology of common chronic oral diseases, treatment of specific dental emergencies and applicable assessment methods used in the prevention of emergencies related to the particular disease process. The course also deals with the use of emergency drugs and equipment.
61) BDS505: Implantology (1.5 cr. /h.)
This comprehensive lecture course presents the scientific basis and clinical applications of modern dental implantology techniques, and cover both the surgical procedures and periodontics and prosthodontics consideration in implant dentistry. Students perform implantology procedures in Lab setting.
62) BDS506: Treatment Planning & Seminars I (2 cr. /h.)
Problem Oriented Learning (POL) is an instructional strategy to help students acquire and integrate basic science, behavioral, and clinical knowledge in the context of solving a patient problem. POL is one of many instructional techniques used to teach problem solving.
Problem Oriented Learning course is designed to give the students the experience to apply lecture materials to life-like situations and allows the student to experience the process as seen in daily clinical practice.
The POL patient case serves as a framework for a discussion, which allows students to:
63) BDS507: Applied Biostatistics (2 cr. /h.)
This course provides the dental students with the necessary background of specific statistics relevant to the medical / dental fields in addition to adequate knowledge of study design in medical & dental research, enabling the dental student to critically evaluate and apply the appropriate statistics to dental and medical research.
64) BDS508: Equipment Maintenance (1cr. /h)
This course focus on basic principles of various dental equipment, its operations and general preventive maintenance procedures. It also covers basic principles of electricity and electrical safety precautions while dealing with dental equipment. Additionally, this course will also cover the latest advancements in dental equipment technology. This course helps the students to build the required skills and confidence to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs without the help of Biomedical technicians.
65) BDS509: Clinical Dentistry II (7 cr. /h.)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Dentistry I. The course is designed to provide students with more clinical experience in the care of patients with a focus on an advanced comprehensive care and treatment planning which will be essential in the graduating students to work in their future clinical practices. Students are assigned in clinical blocks for patient care and treatment planning. All treatment options are discussed so that the student learns the fundamentals of good treatment planning and patient care. Taught by a team of interdisciplinary faculties, this course outlines the strategies and approaches for the integration of isolated dental procedures into an appropriately sequenced treatment plan for comprehensive patient care. The course mainly focuses on improving the quality of holistic patient care expected of a graduating student.
66) BDS510: Hospital Dentistry (2 cr. /h.)
Fifth-year dental students are assigned for six weeks to affiliated hospitals. During these observation sessions, students are attending different hospital clinics (out-patient, emergency and other hospital clinics). The course familiarizes the students with the general hospital activities such as admission & discharge processes, interpretation of laboratory results and emphasis on dental management of hospitalized patients.
67) BDS511: Lasers in Dentistry (1 cr. /h.)
This course is designed to provide the students with the fundamentals of laser technology and its use in dental practice including oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, preventive and operative dentistry with more emphasis on the understanding and appreciation of laser safety measures. In addition, this course will introduce the students to some of the latest technologies in the dental field and their applications.
68) BDS512: Treatment Planning & Seminars II (2 cr. /h.)
This course is developed to give the students the experience to analyze their clinical cases, in order to enhance their clinical capability and patient management using case studies presented by students. This course also will help the students to acquire and integrate their basic science, behavioral and clinical knowledge in the context of solving a patient’s problem, including communication and ethical aspects. Topics presented are in a multidisciplinary field of dentistry including ethics, communication skills and practice management.
69) BDS513: Research Project (2 cr. /h.)
The course is designed to enable the student to conduct a research under the guidance of a teaching faculty. Students learn how to approach a research topic of interest, fill in an ethical approval application, write a proposal, apply the basic principles of research design and to formulate the appropriate methodology and analysis for the research. The conduct of research as teamwork, maintaining given timelines and developing the skills to transform the research into a well written manuscript is also dealt with through this course.
70) BDS514: Practice Management (1cr. /h)
This course is designed to provide the senior dental student with a general introduction to the basic principles of dental practice management. It will focus on developing an understanding of various management concepts, processes & its role in obtaining an effective overall management of dental practice. The topics discussed will include staff management, patient management, legal concepts and terminologies, office design, equipment placement, occupational hazard, appointments management, records management and dental insurance system.
71) BDS515: Comprehensive Clinical Training II (2 cr. /h.)
This clinical course is during the second semester of the fifth year of study and supervised by a multidisciplinary faculty. It is designed to provide students with clinical experience in the care of patients in the areas of Periodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery with a focus on comprehensive care and treatment planning. There is no theoretical component to this course and the students are awarded a PASS/FAIL. This grading system offers reduced stress and a greater focus to reinforce and refine the student’s knowledge and clinical skill expected of the new dental graduate to safely practice dentistry. Students are assigned patients having complex dental problems, and they have to formulate a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, including patient and clinical management. Students are expected to perform comprehensive care at an advanced level from that of the previous comprehensive clinical training.