DNTL 21  General and Oral Pathology(4 )

Description-Second semester, First year students

    This course covers the pathological processes of inflammation, immunology defense, degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders, healing and repair. Recognition of abnormalities in the human body with a special emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral cavity are also emphasized. Topics to be covered:

• Diagnosis

• Lesions with slides

• Inflammation and repair

• The immune system

• The cardiac system and heart disease

• The vascular system and blood dyscrasias

• The respiratory system and lung disease

• The endocrine system and disorders

• Developmental disorders

• Neoplasia

• Genetics

• Oral manifestations of systemic disease

• Oral manifestations of cancer therapy and the effects of drugs on the oral tissues

DNTL 33   Advanced Clinical Topics

Description- First semester, Second year students

    This course teaches the student to perform proficiency in soft tissue diagnosis and evaluation and develops clinical proficiency under supervision by performing curettage and soft tissue management procedures. Also a wide variety of advanced techniques are introduced. Topics to be included:

• Ultrasonic instrumentation

• Instrument sharpening

• Periodontal assessments

• Plaque control and home care

• Advanced periodontal instrumentation and root morphology

• Gingival curettage

• Results of periodontal instrumentation and curettage

• Periodontal dressings, sutures, and post-operative care

• Use of antimicrobial agents and gingival irrigation

• Dental hypersensitivity

• Advanced local anesthesia techniques

• Medical emergencies

• Synopsis