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Operative Dentistry(MDS): Course Outline

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Syllabuses

  1. The programme covers a wide range of topics relevant to the diagnosis, management and treatment of advanced and multidisciplinary orthodontic cases, including aspects of applied human biology and psychology; statistics,  epidemiology and research methods; imaging  design and materials; practice management, administration and ethics.
  2.  The programme consists of lectures, seminars, assignments, clinical and laboratory demonstrations, practical, clinical work, and training in research methods. Specific training  programmes relevant to the candidate's research  project will be provided in consultation with the supervisor.
  3.  The programme will be based on the concept of providing orthodontic therapy as a part of the promotion of dental and general health for children and adults. 

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Course Summary

First Year – Semester 1

Course

Course Name

Credits

PGOp 001

Patient assessment, diagnosis & treatment planning

1

PGOp 002

Head and Neck Anatomy and Microbiology

1

PGOp 003

Basics of Pulp & periapical biology

1

PGOp 004

Cariology

1

PGOp 005

Preliminary Considerations in Operative Dentistry

1

PGOp 100

Journal Club and Academic Presentations

1

PGOp 200

Clinical Interactive Practice

2
 

Total

08

First Year, Semester 2

Course

Course Name

Credits

PGOR 606

Direct Restorations

1

PGOR 607

Typodont Course- all direct and indirect restorations

2

PGOR 950

Communication Skills and Patient  Management

1

PGOR 960

Computer Skills

1

PGOR 608

Indirect Restorations

1

PGOR 609

Operative Records

1

PGOR 600

Journal Club and Academic Presentations

2

PGOR 550

Clinical Interactive Practice

2
 

Total

11

Second Year, Semester 3

 

Course

Course Name

Credits

PGOR 800

Biomedical Imaging

1

PGOR 610

Esthetic Considerations in Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

2

PGOR 900

Biostatistics and Thesis Writing

1

PGOR 616

Indirect Restorations-2

1

PGOR 617

Tooth surface loss

1

PGOR 901

Research Methodology

2

PGOR 600

Journal Club and Academic Presentations

2

PGOR 550

Clinical Interactive Practice

2
 

Total

12

Second Year, Semester 4

Course

Course Name

Credits

PGOR 618

Pulpal & periradicular diseases & lesions of non endodontic origin

1

PGOR 620

Occlusion

1

PGOR 621

Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

1

PGOR 670

Pain Control & Management

1

PGOR 623

Vital Pulp Therapies

1

PGOR 624

Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment

1

PGOR 625

Endodontic Microbiology

1

PGOR 626

Interdisciplinary Case Conferences

1

PGOR 600

Journal Club and Academic Presentations

2

PGOR 550

Clinical Interactive Practice

2
 

Total

12

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