DENTISTRY Paper XVII

General description

The course in dentistry is designed to prepare students to understand the principles and practice of dentistry.

General Objectives

Students will be able to

apply the knowledge and skill gained to common dental problems such as simple extractions and treatment of common inflammatory diseases of oral cavity.
give oral health education for the maintenance of oral hygiene in community and schools.
carry out actual extraction procedures and other simple treatments which enable them to gain practical skills in OPD.

Specific Objective

Students will be able to

recall normal anatomy of teeth, mandible and maxilla.
describe the anatomy and histology of teeth, gingiva, oral mucous membrane and periodontium;
describe the nerve supply, arterial supply and venous drainage of upper and lower jaws;
explain the aetiology, pathophysiology, classification, clinical features and management of :
Dental plague and dental calculus
Gingivitis, periodontitis and pericornitis
Dental caries
Pulpitis and pulp abscess
White lesions of oral cavity
Fractures of maxilla and mandible
Common cysts and oral tumors
state indications and contraindications of extraction of teeth; explain the post extraction instructions;
list common teeth injuries and explain their management;
explain the importance of oral hygiene care and brushing techniques;
list the diseases of tempro-mandibular joint and state the line of management of dislocation of TMJ.

Practical dentistry

Students will be able to

perform local anaesthesia required for extraction of teeth;
carry out simple extraction procedures;
drain simple dental abscesses;
diagnose, manage and refer the following conditions (when necessary)
gingivitis, pulpitis, dental abscess, pericoronitis, epulis, dental cysts, factures of mandible and maxilla, and white lesions of oral cavity.

Preventive Dentistry

Students will be able to