This module is designed to provide the student with competencies of carrying out periodontal, restorative, oral surgery and preventive dentistry preclinical procedure. Students will also get acquainted with common surgical, clinical preventive dentistry, periodontal, clinical restorative instruments and equipment.
This module is designed to introduce the student to the common dental materials used in tooth restoration and rehabilitation of the oral cavity. Furthermore, it will aid in understanding of different dental materials and their appropriate use with advantages, disadvantages, risks and costs of each material.
The aim of this module is designed to introduce the student with detailed knowledge, skills and practices related to dental caries and the role of dietary habits and nutrition in causing dental caries. It is also designed to provide the student with competencies of carrying out simple restorative procedures for restorative management of commonly treated dental hard tissue using a variety of indicated restorative materials and getting up to date with common clinical dental instruments and equipment.
The Periodontology module aims to equip Year 3 dental students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in understanding, diagnosing, and managing periodontal health and disease. It introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the periodontium, the causes and progression of periodontal diseases, and the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment. The module also seeks to develop students’ competencies in clinical examination, charting, and use of periodontal instruments, while fostering an appreciation of periodontology as a cornerstone of oral and systemic health.
This module covers key foundational and clinical aspects of periodontology. Topics include the anatomy of the periodontium, classification and etiology of periodontal diseases, their pathogenesis, progression, and associated microbiology. Students will explore the role of dental deposits, methods of periodontal patient assessment, examination and diagnosis, and the phases of periodontal therapy. Emphasis will be placed on familiarization with periodontal instruments, principles of instrumentation, and proper instrument care. Through integrated teaching and practical sessions, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the prevention and management of periodontal diseases in clinical practice.