Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Dental Curriculum
Dental curriculum has been designed to provide an integrated, enquiry-based five year program incorporating problem-oriented learning (POL). A key feature of the program is the integration between theory and practice through clinical skills.
The program falls in with current advances in dentistry and provides an up-to-date teaching structure. There is integration of basic science knowledge with the clinical knowledge. However each course proceeds from simple to more complex information.
SUMMARY OF BDS COURSE
Semester 1
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- English This course covers the basic skills of the English language that are required at the undergraduate level of studies in medical sciences. It focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking effectively in English. A comprehensive review of essential syntax and semantics required for medical education is provided. (3:0=3)ENG 101
- Health Sc Communications in Arabic. This course aims at teaching Communication Skills in Arabic language. The course focuses on the skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The broad goal of this course is to enable the students to have better understanding of Arabic language to communicate with patients and hospital staff in their profession. (3:0=3)ARB101
- Chemistry This is one semester, 3-credit course aimed at providing basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that are essential to understand the biological and medical phenomena. It covers organic and inorganic chemistry, from atomic structure through oxygen-carbon dioxide transport in blood. The course stresses the relationship between chemistry and the life processes with discussions on electronic structure of atom, chemical bonding, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry and radio-activity. It also explains the various chemical processes taking place in the body during normal and abnormal metabolism. (3:0=3)CHM 101
- Physiology – I Knowledge and application of physiological concepts including normal functions of organ systems of the body. This will facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of oro-dental health and disease. (2:1=3)DPH 113
- Anatomy (Human Head & Neck), Cell Biology, Embryology & Imaging-I Knowledge of the gross anatomy, embryology and radiographic imaging of the entire body including head and neck.Application of the basic medical science knowledge to a clinical situation. (2:1=3)DAE 113
- Oral Biology and Tooth Morphology – I Anatomical and morphological characteristics of the teeth and their supporting structures, development of teeth, micro and macro structures of the teeth.Inter-arch and intra-arc relationships and principles of occlusion.Microscopic structure teeth and the recent findings and theories regarding the structure and formation of these tissues. (2:1= 3)DOB 113
Semester 2
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Health Sciences Communication in English The Course is need based for professionals in health care. It focuses on the soft skills in the English Language required by the medical professional to interact with patients and their families. At every level it emphasizes on Empathy and Active Listening Skills while interacting with patients, their families as well as their own colleagues. Students are exposed to techniques of communicating in different contexts encountered by a medical professional as well as a whole range of Public Speaking skills including conference presentations. (3:0=3)ENG 201
- Islamic Culture and Medicine This course is designed to develop a better understanding of Islamic belief and its application in life, besides focusing on current modern issues and challenges in social, economical, judicial and political system in Islam.
The broad goal of this course is to enable the students to have better understanding of Islamic culture and appreciation of Islam as a way of life, its impact in the field of medicine, the contribution of Islam to science in general, and to medical sciences in particular. (3:0=3)ICM 101
- Psychology for Dentistry Science of mind and behavior, clinical psychology, and psychological relations between the dentist and patients, diagnose common psychiatric disorders and their relation to dental treatment. (2:0=2)DPD 102
- Physiology II Physiological basis of the life processes, and the application of the knowledge acquired in solving clinical problems pertaining to various systems. (2:1=3) DPH 102
- Anatomy (Human Head & Neck), Cell Biology, Embryology and Imaging – II Introduction to and the gross structure of the main systems of the abdomen and thorax, detailed structure of the head and neck region, embryology of face, osteology of bones in the maxillofacial region. (2:1=3) DAE 123
- Oral Biology and Tooth Morphology – II Detailed microscopic structure oral mucosa, salivary glands and the alveolar bone Knowledge of oro-dental anatomy and occlusion is the study and practice of all the disciplines of dentistry. Microscopic structure and detailed development of dental structures.application of dental anatomy knowledge in forensic investigations. (2:1=3) DOB 123
Semester 3
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Computer Skills This is one semester, 3-credit course aimed at providing basic information technology skills that are essential to understand the applications of computers in medical and health sciences. It covers information system, computer hardware, computer software, input and output devises, storing data, system security, computers and the law, the social effects, computers and your health, communications, computer applications in medical and health sciences and hands on experience on some software packages.
The need of computer in any profession is inevitable especially in medical and health sciences such as creating patients’ database, protecting the patients’ data, and entering patients’ information using software packages.
The following topics with special reference to the medical and health science students will be discussed:
• Basic computer knowledge and computer skills - and applications to academic and a range of situations.
• The impact of information technology applications in medical and health sciences.
• The social and ethical issues and security need for the data especially in medical sciences.
• The different software applications including internet in academic and work for research and data analysis.
• The lab activity for using the methodology “Learning by Doing” (LBD) and “Problem Based Learning” (PBL). (3:0=3)CSK 101
- Biochemistry – I Basic knowledge of the biochemistry of the human body for use as an aid in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases. The course content will contribute to concepts based on the structure and function of components of living tissues in health and disease. (2:1= 3)DBC 213
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics –I Rational and scientific basis of therapeutics, an insight into the mechanism of action, pharmacological basis for the use of drugs in various diseases and adverse drug reactions. (2:0=2)DPT 212
- Pathology – I General and specific pathological concepts in relation to the pathogenesis of oral diseases. (2:1= 3)DPA 213
- General Medicine– I Broad principles of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of common infectious and non infectious diseases.Recognition of medical problems in the medical history of patients who are about to undergo dental treatment. (2:1 = 3)DGM213
- Microbiology Relevant medical microbiology and immunology that provides an understanding of the role of microorganisms in health and disease. (1:1= 2)DMB 202
- Four Handed Dentistry & Infection Control To utilize dental auxiliaries effectively to improve the quality of service while preventing increased stress and fatigue. Mechanisms by which infectious diseases are transmitted and risks for transmission in dental practice such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Profession of Dentistry component of the course includes exploring duties assumed by dentists in becoming oral health care provider. (1:0=1)DID 201
Semester 4
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Statistics& Research Methodology Presentation of statistical data, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, types of frequency distribution, theories of probability, sampling and different tests of significance. Fundamentals of research methods, defining research problems and objectives, hypothesis, sources of information, data types and collection, data analysis and presentation of results, and drawing conclusions. (3:0=3)SRM 101
- Biochemistry-II Relenvance of Biochemistry relevance to dentistry will be described to a limited degree at appropriate places as the course progresses. Students will appreciate the value of a biochemical background only as they progress throughout the five years of dental college and into dental practice. (1:1= 2)DBC 222
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics – II Rational and scientific basis of therapeutics, the mechanism of drug action, pharmacological basis for the use of drugs in various diseaseses and adverse drug reactions pertaining to blood, gastrointestinal system, hepato-biliary system, oral cavity, mucosa and skin. (2:0=2)DPT 222
- Pathology-II Disease process and symptoms produced by this process. Special reference to the immunological process and its relationship to dentistry. (2:1=3)DPA 223
- General Medicine-II Etiology, signs, symptoms, clinical features and management of diseases of the kidney, and genito-urinary system, endocrine and metabolic diseases, diseases of the blood, oncology, connective tissues disorders, dermatologic conditions and their oral manifestations, diseases of the nervous system and principles of geriatric medicine. (2:1=3)DGM 223
- Basic Prosthodontics-I & Biomaterials/Skills Lab Selection and use of dental materials and equipment related to prosthodontics in the modern dental practice. The use, composition, properties and manipulation of these materials, demonstration of basic prosthodontics principles to enable students to accomplish various lab procedures. (1:1=1)DBP 212
- Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry-I Concepts of carious process, diagnosis and treatment of the dental disease, cavity design, preparation and insertion of various restorative materials. (2:1=3)DPO 213
Semester 5
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- General Surgery CPR-I Principles of surgery, basic and advanced life support, fluid and electrolyte balance, hemorrhage, shock, wound infections and wound healing. (2:1=3)DGS 313
- Community Dentistry –I Concepts and practice of health promotion and ways of promoting oral health, to function as community and first level dentist in accordance with nation’s goals.Different oral health problems at community level, urban, rural and at national levelalong with general epidemiological methods. (2:1=3)DCD 313
- Oral Medicine History taking and systematic oral examination of head and neck region.Diagnosis and management of oral diseases, with special reference to those with systemic disease.requiringnon surgical approach to treatment. (2:1=3)DOM 313
- Oral Pathology-I Principles and mechanism of oral diseases, sound knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes, developmental anomalies of oral and perioral region, dental caries, pulpapathoses and its consequences, periodontal diseases, odontogenic infection, functional consequences of inflammatory processes. (2:1=3)DOP 313
- Basic Prosthodontics -II and Biomaterials / Skills Lab Use, composition, properties, and manipulation of the materials and realistic criteria for their selection, basic prosthodontic principles, various clinical procedures necessary to treat the edentulous and the partially edentulous patient, as well as the patient requiring fixed restorations. (1:2=3)DBP 323
- Pre-clinical Operative Dentistry- II Knowledge of dental biomaterials and their applications in conservative dentistry. Learning methods and steps involved in cavity preparation and restorations. Laboratory demonstration of various conservative dentistry skills. (1:1=2)DPO 322
- Pre-clinical Periodontics – I Students are provided with the basic concepts of periodontium and associated structures. classification and etiology of periodontal diseases. Relation of plaque and calculus to periodontal diseases and basic knowledge of functional and clinical correlation is also stressed. (1:0=1)DPP 311
Semester 6
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- General Surgery – CPR II Mechanisms, causes and management of midline and lateral neck swellings, thyroid gland in particular, benign and malignant tumors of head and neck region, management of burns and maxillofacial anomalies like cleft lip and palate. Advanced CPR methods. (2:1=3)DGS 323
- Community Dentistry – II Awareness of the dental needs of the community and community oro-dental health programs, ethical responsibilities and principles of general biomedical ethics (2:1=3))DCD 323
- Oral Radiology and Oral Diagnosis-II Oral Radiology aspect integrate principles of radiographic techniques and surveys for evaluation including full mouth surveys, and integrates pre clinical training in the diagnostic process.Oral Diagnosis includes communication with patients, gathering of subjective data, taking complete medical history and carrying out clinical examination of the head and neck region including the oral cavity, jaws and teeth, the use of diagnostic aids and skills to diagnose oral and dental disease. (2:1=3)DOM 323
- Oral Pathology-II Mechanism of oral disease, sound knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes and functional consequences of pathological processes that provide the knowledge about oral diseases requiring surgical approaches to treat. (1:1=2))DOP 322
- Basic Prosthodontics-IlI and Biomaterials/ Skills Lab Crown and bridge preclinical experience in laboratory and simulated pre-clinical environment. (1:1=2)DBP 322
- Pre-clinical Operative Dentistry- III (Endodontics) Preclinical experience to train the student to treat endodontic patients.cleaning and shaping and obturating root canals. Relates dental materials used in endodontics. (1:1=2)DPO 332
- Pre-clinical Periodontics- II A complete spectrum of periodontal lesions. Pathogenesis and non surgical management of periodontal disease . Plaque control, trauma from occlusion, food impaction and halitosis are to be stressed. (1:1=2)DPP 322
- Local Anesthesia Complete pharmacology of local anaesthetic agents used in dentistry, common injection techniques with reference to nerve distribution of the maxillofacial region. Patient’s evaluation, treatment planning management through routine minor oral surgery procedures commonly employed in general dental practice. (1:1=2)DLA 302
Semester 7
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Oral Surgery - I (Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patients & Minor Oral Surgery) Understanding and applying etiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis treatment and control of infections in the medically compromised patients pertaining to systemic.Patient’s evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning of common surgically treated oral diseases and their management through routine minor surgical procedures commonly employed in general dental practice, nomenclature and functions of various surgical instruments. (2:1=3)DOS 413
- Orthodontics-I Basic terminologies in orthodontics, growth and development of oro-facial complex, etiology of malocclusion, diagnosis with mandatory and optional orthodontic records. (2:1=3)DOR 413
- Clinical Operative Dentistry – I Knowledge and skills pertaining to operative dentistry procedures, silver amalgam restorations and current materials for posterior tooth fillings. (1:1=2)DOD 412
- Prosthodontics- I (Partial Dentures Prosthesis) Basic principles and skills in the construction of partial denture and their clinical applications. (1:1=2)DPP 412
- Clinical Periodontics I Diagnosis. Prognosis, advanced Diagnistic Techniques, prognosis,and treatment planning of periodontal disease. Periodontal Medicine, chemotherapeutic agents and nonsurgical management of periodontal diseases with general principles of periodontal surgery are discussed in this course. (1:1=2)DCP 412
- Clinical Endodontics-I Preclinical experience to train the students to treat endodontics patients, cleaning and shaping and obturing root canals. Relates dental material used in endodontics (1:1=2)DEN 412
Semester 8
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Oral Surgery- II (Oral Pathology and Surgical Managemet Mechanism of oral disease, sound knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes and functional consequences of pathological processes that provide the knowledge about the surgical management of oral diseases and procedures. (2:1=3)DOS 423
- Orthodontics- II Principles of bio-mechanics, various removable, functional appliances, their indications and contra-indications, their use, the non-skeletal and skeletal treatment planning of class I, II and III malocclusions, treatment of adults, children with cleft lip and palate and maxillary canine management. (1:1=2)DOR 422
- Pediatric Dentistry-II Principles of pediatric oral health management, special emphasis on emotional development, management of rampant caries puplitis, temporary and metallic crowns and prevention of unhealthy oral habits. (1:1=2)DPD 422
- Clinical Operative Dentistry– II Knowledge and skills pertaining to operative dentistry procedures, composite restorations and current bonding system techniques. (1:1=2)DOD 422
- Prosthodontics-II (Complete Dentures Prosthesis) The theoretical, clinical and lab phases in fabrication and designing of complete dentures, immediate dentures and over dentures. (2:1=3)DPC 423
- Clinical periodontics-II Expose the students to distinguish acute and chronicform of periodontal diseases and management by surgical procedures. To focuses on objectives of periodontal therapy, treatment planning and techniques including pre prosthetic, pre restorative, reconstructive surgery and advanced periodontal regeneration procedures. (1:1=2)DCP 422
- Clinical Endodontics-II Performing a non-surgical root canal treatment on uncomplicated anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, management of pulpal and peri-radicular disease through various forms of clinical exercises, problem-solving skills, critical-thinking, radiology and self-assessment criteria, knowledge of surgical endodontics and related biomaterials are emphasized throughout the course. (1:1=2)DEN 422
- Dental Clinical Training A four week period of training which is a requirement to be fulfilled but not graded.
Semester 9
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Maxillo Facial Trauma, Accident & Emergency Maxillofacial trauma and its management, principles of pre surgical health status evaluation and principles of surgical asepsis, assessment and early active management of the acute cardiac arrest, surgical anatomy, signs and symptoms, clinical features and management of the fractures of the cranio-facial complex. (2:1=3)DOS 503
- Geriatric Dentistry Concepts of pertinent geriatric dentistry related to current theories of aging, demographics and their relevance to future dental practice, changes with age in areas of nutrition, medicine, psychiatry, pharmacology and mental health. (2:0=2)DGP 502
- Treatment Planning Knowledge and skills involved in patient evaluation, patient interview, review of medical history, examination, interpretation of diagnostic tests, consultation, patient referral and personal preventive strategies. (2:0=2)DTP 502
- Principles of Fixed Prosthesis Basic principles of fixed partial prosthodontics, the terminology, technique and basic principles of treating patients with fixed partial dentures, knowledge and skills to diagnose and treatment plan gold and metal-ceramic fixed partial dentures. Basic principles and skills to prepare and fabricate fixed partial dentures in a dental laboratory, ceramic materials for esthetics, the basic principles of esthetics and the indications for their use. (1:1=2)DPP 512
- Esthetic Dentistry Diagnoses, treatment plan and performance of a variety of esthetic procedures with appropriate materials in the context of comprehensive care, new concepts in esthetic dentistry involve more than merely providing porcelain veneers to patients. It encompasses a broad approach to the total esthetic needs of the patient. Today esthetic dentistry is supported by new developments, innovative techniques a wealth of new scientific data. The intention is to share new information with students as it becomes available. (2:1=3)DED 503
- Clinical Dentistry I Clinical training course, in which students are assigned patients for comprehensive dental care for follow up patient & new patients.To establish diagnosis, treatment planning & Management of medically compromised patient will be a part of this clinical training. (0:4=4) DCD 514
Semester 10
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Oral Surgery, Implantology& TMJ Disorder Sequence of comprehensive examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients with temporo-mandibular joint disorders, management of dysfunction and morphologic alterations in associate muscles and occlusion. Various aspects of dental implantology which require a multidisciplinary approach from three disciplines: periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. (2:1=3)DSI 523
- Practice Management Effective management of business skills in private dental practice setting. Cost effective financial and consumer attitude aspects as they relate to dental practice. (1:0=1)DPM 501
- Research Project Students are giving an opportunity to explore, develop & interest in basic or clinical Dental sciences. Student will choose a topic under the guidance of faculty advisor. Data will be collected as per requirement of literature & review will be evaluated for their research topic. Students will prepare the aim material matters, results analysis & discussion on their research topics. At the end student will defend his/her research project before research committee of faculty. (2:0=2)DRP 502
- Principles of Fixed Prosthesis Knowledge and skills to diagnose and treatment plan gold and metal-ceramic fixed partial dentures. Prepare and fabricate fixed partial dentures in a dental laboratory, ceramic materials for esthetics, the basic principles of esthetics and the indications for their use (1:1=2)DPP 522
- Dental Ethics and Professional Dentistry Place of ethics in professional life, to recognize when an ethical problem arises in the performance of academic work, clinical treatment, or research and to have capabilities of analyzing and addressing the problem. (1:0=1)DEP 501
- Clinical Dentistry – II This is a clinical training course in which students are given a chance to enhance their technical skill and provide comprehensive dental care to patients. (0:5=5)DCD 525
