ball ally pal lei! 813g oly) pa Amol abit lll yng al aS Tripoli University Dental Faculty —-—_, See: a COURSE SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMME (B.D.S) FACULTY OF DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF TRIPLOI gE 4917610-4917611-4917612-4917613 K E-mail:[email protected]Contents Course Specifications Programme B.D.S.. First Year Course Specification Dental Anatomy. Course Specification Dental Materials. Course Specification Biochemistry. Course Specification General Anatomy.. Course Specification General Histology. Course Specification Physiology... Second Year ‘Course Specification Conservative Dentistry. Course Specification Removable Prosthodontics. Course Specification Oral Histology. Course Specification General Pathology. ‘Course Specification Microbiology... Course Specification Pharmacology... ‘Third Year 174 Course Specification Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 192 Course Specification Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radi logy Course Specification Preventive and Community Dentistry, .228 Course Specification Conservative Dentistry and Endodontis........ Ser so 208 Course Specification Orthodontics. ‘ 5 262 ‘Course Specification Removable Prosthodontics. sits 270 Course Specification Fixed Prosthodontics. 583 Course Specification Periodontology.. 2294 Course Specification Paedodontics. 303 Course Specification General Surgery, Ophthalmology and Otor 320 Course Specification General Medicine and Dermatology. 336 Course Specification Oral Pathology......:ses Sea Fourth Year Course Specification Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery... Course Specification Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology Course Specification Preventive and Community Dentistry... Course Specification Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Course Specification Orthodontics... mera 2-358 388 434 446 Course Specification Removable Prosthodontics, so Ad6 Course Specification Fixed Prosthodontics. “479 Course Specification Periodontology. a3 Course Specification Paedodontics... 513B.D.S Programme Specification University Tripol Faculty Dentistry SL E Progam Tier Beebe ‘of Dental Medicine and Surgery (B.D.S) 4. Department(s) responsible: |» Dental Anatomy (Dental Morphology). © Dental Materials. * Oral Histology. + Ora Pathology, © Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics. + Fixed Prosthodontics. '¢ Removable Prosthodontics. + Orthodonties. Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis & Radiology. Periodontology. Paedodontics. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. | Courses taught in Faculty of Science, Tripol ‘niversify_include: Chemistry Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Botany, Computer (Informatic), Arabic, English & Medical Language. ‘© Courses taught_in_Faculty of Medicine, Tripoli University include: General Anatomy, Head & Neck, General Histology, Physiology, _ Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Pathology, Pharmacology, | Intemal Medicine, and Dermatology, General | __ surgery, Otolaryngology & ophthalmology. 1) Programme Aims: The aim of the dental program is to produce a caring, knowledgeable, competent and skilful dentist who is able, on graduation, to accept professional responsibility for the effective and safe care of patients, who appreciates the need and value of lifelong learning, Sihe is able to utilize advances in relevant knowledge and techniques and who understands the role of patients in decision making. 2) Academic standards y ‘ 2 acent references selected to confirm the appropriateness of academic standards: National Academie Reference Standards (NARS) for Dentistry used as externel reference @'b. Comparison of provision to selected external references: I Academic Reference Standards ‘ARS) for Dentist ‘between Interdependence between ems of the human bod} [S11 ‘The interrelationship ferent systems of the human body. mae B13 Basis and significance of oral health | The principles and. importance, of heal Promotion, nutritional education aud | promotion, health education and preveron vention iscases ea eS ae Prevention of oral dive Inet o deal dase and Pow hese Population based approaches. principles are applied in individuals and communities. [3.1.5 Maintenance of infection control and | The scientific principles of sterilisation, safe working environment. disinfection and antisepsis to prevent cross- fection in clinical practice. Principles of evidence-based | Principles of evidence based decision dentistry and its relation to scientific | meking in dental practice. research. relevant to dental care with emphasis | factors in the delivery and acceptance of| ‘on behavioural management. dental care by patients. 32.1 Integrate behavioural and dental sciences with | sciences with the signs, physical, symptoms jgns, symptoms and physical findings | and the outcome of the discases. of the disease. Difrereniiatelbe ia unt to dental pra ‘ 22 Ideailly, prioritize and generate a | Identify and prioritize the I Mat or’ potential problems, patients | puieite chia probleae’2.5 Design appropriate treatment pla for different dental problems, i ik 13.2.7 Reason’ deductively yroblem solving, ‘in clinical [3.3.1 Establish a comprehensive patient's istory, perform clinieal examination, request and evaluate appropriate [3.3.3 Detect abnormal and pathological conditions, as well as etiological andior risk factors that may contribute to ©) Extraction of teeth and removal of roots when necessary. the necessary ¢) Performance radiographs. Metoraton of carious and nomarions e tooth defects with emphasis on basic is of are Fonniilate appropriate treatment plan for common oral disorders. History of the present complaint story and maintain an aceurat record of patient treatment Recognise abnormalities in dental, or periodontal anatomical form. that. compromise periodontal health, function or ‘esthetics and identifying conditions, which ‘Treat and managing conditions requiring ‘minor surgical procedures of the hard and soft tissues and to apply and/or prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical agents to support ‘Take radiographs of relevance to dental practice, interpreting the images, including and avoiding the hazards of Restore defective and/or missing teeth 10 ‘acceptable form, function and aesthetics.4) Rehabilitation of — partially ‘completely edentulous patients. ‘ients from different age grt children, adolescents, ‘adults and the ageing ated [33.6 Control different levels of patient's | Identify abnormal and ansiety Te anxiety and apprehension in different tehaviour, and respond [338 Prescribe and monitor the effects of Freeride and monitor the effects of appropriate pharmaceutical agents | appropriate pharmaceutical agents, including taking into consideration drug and | the chemical control of dental plaque. tient factors. Work with other members of the dental team, He nialticulfural work en using || ‘both the: patfent and [3.4.3 Recognize and effectively utilize all | Use all resources effectively 10 continuing ‘Sources for continuing professional | professional development and life-long ‘professional behaviour recognition of professional qualities aot in a professional manner self| assess. professional capecity, performance ‘and progress. see EEA PTO ISIO a SpomsToM mapa Ves tie surrounding comm dni Muni [54.7 Use information technologies 10 | Use contemporary information technology nrich diversity and profesional for communistion, management ot experience, information’ and applications pe healtheare, Se 6)49" Prioritize “worked and manage | Personal stress in the frame wi 'g outcomes (ILOs) for programm: 8. Knowledge and understanding: on (On gradation, the student should have knowledge of: 1. The fundamental principles in chemist roundwork of medical (pharmacolo snd dena (nel biomaterials eeence nS PNNK Of mail Pharmacie) 2. The core courses in physics (properties of mater and hea! and biostt 3. The principles of different types of tissues with fundamentals of gene expression and the study of physiology a the organ and systems level 4. The structure and function of the molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems of the ‘human body relevant to the practice of dentistry 5. ‘The form and function of teeth and associated tissues in health and diseases. 6. ‘The potential and limitations (risks and benefits) of dental technological procedures and the handling of dental materials in restoring the dentition. 7. ‘The basic terminology related to dentistry 8. The foundation of computer science. 9. The embryology of the face and oral cavity, the normal strcture and function ofthe dental and peradental tissues. 10. The principles of pathogenic mechanisms and manifestations of human diseases, which are important in dentistry. 11. The concepts of normal body metabolism and metabolic basis of diseases. 12. The interdependence between the various systems ofthe human body. 13. The complex interactions between oral health, nutrition, general health, drugs and diseases that ean have an impact on dental care and disease. 14. The science of dental biomaterials, including their limitations and the environmental issues relevant to their us. 15. The ic principles of sterilisation, disinfection and antsepsis to prevent cross- {infection in clinical practice. i 16,Disease processes such as infection, inflammation, disorders of the immune system, degeneration, neoplasia, metabolic disturbances and genetic disorders, 117. The design and laboratory procedures used inthe production of crowns and bridges. 18.The design and choice of materials used in the production of partial and complete dentures, along with knowledge of laboratory procedures. agers ch hag 19.The pharmacological properties of drugs used in dental practice including their 20. The main medical disorders and aspects of general medicine and surgery that may impinge vas pabpin of | medical disorders and their treatment 21.The mnesis of common oral medical disorders and ther treatment. 22. The lagna of ral cancer and the principles of tumour management 23, The principles of orthodontic treatment (preventive, interceptive and corrective) and the limitations of orthodontic treatment. ; 24.Diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and associated structures, their causes and sequelae, so as to inform diagnosis, prevention and management, ©hniques. 25.The principles that underlie dental radiographic techniques. 36-The prevalence of oral disease inthe adult and child populations a) segearch and 27.Basie statistical concepts, methods and appreciate thelr a dental practice, jon and prevention in 28.The principles and importance of health promotion, health education and pr ; related to dental disease, ; livery and acceptance of 29.The importance of psychological and social factors in the delivery ant dental care by patients, 30.The basic principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 31. The medical emergencies and knowing how to deal with them. 32 Inhalational and intravenous conscious sedation techniques in 38.Basic principles of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pulpal an¢ 34.Basic principles in the management of dental emergencies arising Periodontal disease, trauma and treatment failures. Deter 35. The endodontic management of healthy, diseased or injured pulp and periradicular tissues inthe primary and permanent dentitions 36, The biocompatible, functional and aesthetic fixed dental prostheses. 37. Principles of evidence based decision making in dental practice. 38. Principles of dental practice management. 39. Dental ethies and medico-legal aspects in dental practice. nal pat cd perradieular ee gceal fall aad Db. Intellectual skills 1. Incorporate the basic, dental and medical sciences with the signs and physical symptoms and the outcome ofthe diseases. 2. Analyse clinical findings to make a diagnosis and treatment plan, 3. Formulate appropriate treatment plan for common oral disorders. 4. Identify and prioritize thelist of potential patient's clinical problem. 5. Differentiate between the normal and abnormal characteristics, which are of particular importance tothe practice of dentistry. 6 Use contemporary, information technology for communication, management of information and applications related to health care, 7, Develop strategies to predic, prevent and comect deficiencies in patient's oral hygiene regimens. 8 Recognise their clinical imitation and knowing when to refer appropriately. 9- Apply experienc, sciefe knowledge and methods to the management of problems of coral health care. 10. Educate patents conceming the aetiology and prevention of oral disease and encour them to assume responsibility for their oral health, Rages 11-Assess patient rik for cares and implementing cares prevention sateies, 12. Design the laboratory procedures used inthe production of crown: fag i seems ie Sent ee, tl nd 13. evaluate preventive and restorative procedures that preserve ct tisue disease and promate eof tue heath, PSP® fot uct prevent hard 14. Assess dups commonly wed in oral medicine and te sde fet and interactions . Professional and practical skills 1. Camry out Iboratry steps resuling in satisfactory cavities of al lasses, treatment and single units of crowns, lasses, successful root o2, Develop laboratory work-up of partial and complete dentures. 3. Obtain a history of the present complaint and medical history and maintain an accurate record of patient treatment and perform an extra-oral and intraoral examination appropriate to the patient, including assessment of vital signs and the recording of those findings. 4. Complete and chart a comprehensive dental, periodontal and mucosal examination and recognise the presence of systemic disease and knowing how the disease and its treatment, including present medication, affect the delivery of dental care. 5. Carry out an orthodontic assessment. 6. Determine when, how and where to refer a patient for sedation and/or general anaesthesia 2. nd itaking ther appropriate refers based on sina asesament 'valuate the periodontium, establishing a diagnosis and prognosis and formulating a treatment plan, een ae S, including patient referral and prescription of appropriate 9. Design, insert and adjust space maintainers and active removal appliances to move a single tooth, 10, Provide the management of trauma in deciduous and permanent dentitions. 11. Determine the dental relevance of common disorders ofthe major organ systems. 12.Recognise abnormalities in dental or periodontal anatomical form that compromise periodontal health, function or aesthetics and identifying conditions, which require management. 13.Provide oral hygiene instruction, topical fluoride therapy and fissure sealing. 14, Administer infiltration and block anaesthesia in the oral cavity for restorative, extraction ‘and surgical procedures. 15. Treat and managing conditions requiring minor surgical procedures of the hard and soft tissues and to apply and/or prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical agents to support treatment. 16.Recognise the clinical features of oral mucosal diseases or disorders, including oral neoplasia and identify conditions that require management. 17.Take radiographs of relevance to dental practice, interpreting the images, including ‘managing and avoiding hazards of ionising radiation 18. Underiake supra-gingival and sub-gingival sealing and root debridement including stain removal and prophylaxis. 19. Restore defective and/or missing teeth to acceptable form, function and aesthetics. 20. Perform endodontic treatment on single and uncomplicated multi-rooted teeth. 21. Design effective complete and partial dentures. 22 Identify inappropriate oral habits that may exacerbate malocclusion and prevent their consequences through patient education and training and appliance therapy, as needed 23, Manage patients from different age groups, bearing in mind the different needs of young children, adolescents, adults and the ageing population/elderly. 24, Prevent eross-infection in clinical practice. ‘ 25. Identify abnormal and anxiety related patient behaviour and respond appropriately. 26. Identify and manage dental emergencies including those of pulpal, periodontal or traumatic origin. ; : 27.Prescribe ‘and monitor the effects of appropriate pharmaceutical agents, including the ‘chemical control of dental plaque. (8)} General and transferable skills so dee) of, dat 1. Establish a patient-demtist relationship that allows the , ‘treatment, ids) when considering 2, Identify patient expectations, desires and attitudes (needs and demands) treatment planning and during treatment. 3. Work with other members ofthe dental au 4. Share information and professional knowl ige. ie professionals, verbally and in writing, including Being able to negotiate constructive criticism ifelong learn . Use all resources effectively to continuing professional development jena itfeong lear . Displaying appropriate professional behaviour. it Improve the oral health of individuals, families and groups inthe commun intonation ‘Use contemporary information technology for communication, management and applications related to health care. 8. Take control of his/her workload and esta inthe workplace. 10.Recognize the quality assurance in dental practice. patient and other a ee and receive priorities to accomplish stress management ©. Attitude 1. Maintain respect and confidence of patients through sincere and honest service and respect, patient's cultural practice, - Demonstrate ethical relationship with staff. - Deliver care to patients with professionalism, self confidence and communication. Be committed to lifelong learning in dental disciplines. Introduce the concept of evidence based dentistry into histher scientific knowledge and attitude, . Develop life skills and attitudes that undergraduates, 7. Become reliable dental practitioners, committed to the health care delivery; secure in their ability to assess and accept their own strengths and weaknesses, ‘maximize hissher educational experiences as 5) Curriculum Structure and Contents 4 Bearing in mind that a study hor is made up of nty mints and the study week is made up of 6 days. », Programme duration: 5 years plus one year internship . Programme structure: 1, First Stage: Pre-dental Preparatory) (one year). 2. Second Stage: Pre-clinial (two years) 3. Third Stage: Clinical (wo years) 4. Fourth Stage: Internship (one year) 4. No, of hours per week 1. Lectures: 15 ~22 hours per week. 2. Lab, clinical/small group teachin, 3. Total: 36 ~48 Hours per week 18: 15 ~30 hours per week, ©)6) Courses contrib 3.1 Year programme: {0 the programme ‘8, Compulsory Pre-dental Year (Pre-dental Stage) enn Chest 3 ———————— Bota 2 Gi i E Statistics a a English langiige ‘Arabie language First Year (Pre-clinical Stage) — Co oer e sont Ye rst gy Dentist 3 4 ‘Conservat i a W ‘Removable Prosthodontics General Pathology (10)‘Paedodonties Eowin aT General Medicine OD a a Fourth Year (Clinical Stage) Oral & maxillofacial surgery Preventive & Community Dentistry Orthodontics Fixed Prosthodontics eee ‘Paedodonties a ayInternshi | Oral & maxillofacial One and half month surgery er ee Preventive & Community Dentistry ‘One month only j Ortliodoaties f One mit only Fixed Prosthodonties ‘One and half month Q “Paedodontics © One month only Programme Course ILO Matrix (see appendix) 7) Programme admission requirements. 8) Registration: Sec internal regulation of studies and examination. 9) Regulation for progression and programme completion: See internal regulation of studies and examination, 10) We certify that all the information required to deliver this programme is contained {in the above specification and will be implemented Title Department of Study and Examination Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tripoli Dew ier Dean of Faculty of University of Tripoli Maseraddin S« gaunan (12)