| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 10136001 | Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Dentistry General |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 5 years | Total credits: 1052 | NQF level: 08 |
NB: Selection of candidates takes place prior to admission.
The General Academic Regulations G1-G15 are applicable to bachelor’s degrees.
Each student in Dentistry must apply to the Registrar of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a student in Dentistry, within two months after the commencement of the first year of study.
Important information for all prospective students for 2024
The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications. Click here for this Faculty Brochure.
Minimum requirements | |||
Achievement level | |||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language | Mathematics | Physical Sciences | APS |
NSC/IEB | NSC/IEB | NSC/IEB | |
5 | 6 | 5 | 35 |
The suggested second-choice programme is any BSc biological sciences programme.
Midyear intake from BSc to BChD
A limited number of places are reserved for new first-year students in the second semester of year one. The selection for the midyear intake is based on merit.
Learners who apply in their final school year and were not selected for BChD, and who wish to apply for admission to BChD in the second semester may register for any BSc biological sciences programme with the following modules: Chemistry (CMY 151), Physics (PHY 131), Molecular and Cell Biology, Science and Worldviews (FIL 155), People and their Environment (MGW 112) and Medical Terminology (MTL 180).
Note: To be eligible for the midyear selection, students must have an APS of at least 35 and a minimum of 70% for Mathematics in their final NSC or equivalent examination. Only first-year registered BSc students at UP with no previous tertiary (University, University of Technology or College) training will be considered. Students enrolled for the BSc Extended programme – Biological and Agricultural Sciences, do not qualify to apply for the midyear intake. Admission is subject to a selection process, and complying with the requirements does not guarantee admission.
Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.
Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.
Applicants should check their application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at click here.
Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the Brochure: Undergraduate Programme Information 2024: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB, available at click here.
International Students: Click here
A limited number of places are made available to citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens), with those from SADC countries being given preference. Applicants who have multiple citizenships, including South African citizenship, will be considered to be South African.
Transferring students
A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP) is/was a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who have been dismissed from other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered for admission to UP.
Closing dates: Same as above
Returning students
A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a registered student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.
Closing date for applications from returning students is the same as the above
Note: Any deliberate ommission of information, or false information provided by an applicant in the application may result in the immediate cancellation of the apllication, admission or registration
Types of modules
Please take note of the different categories of modules in this degree.
First year of study
First semester
Examination modules
CMY 151 Chemistry 151
FIL 155 Science and world views 155
MGW 112 People and their environment 112
MLB 111 Molecular and cell biology 111
PHY 131 General physics 131
MTL 180 Medical terminology 180
Second semester
Examination modules
SEP 119 Sepedi 119
Progression modules
GNK 188 Anatomy 188
IDE 180 Integrated dentistry 180
POH 170 Public oral health 170
Second year of study
First semester
Examination modules
AFR 111 Afrikaans 111
GPS 280 Generic procedural skills 280
GNK 289 Anatomy 289
Examination modules
FSG 280 Physiology 280
GNK 286 Basic emergency care 286
MDB 280 Oral biology 280
ZUL 110 IsiZulu 110
GOM 270 General and oral microbiology 270
Progression modules
IDE 280 Integrated dentistry 280
POH 280 Public oral health 280
ODO 270 Odontology 270
PRD 270 Prosthodontics 270
Third year of study
Examination modules
TGG 380 Applied medicine 380
FAR 370 Pharmacology 370
ANP 380 Anatomical pathology 380
Progression modules
TBW 370 Comprehensive patient management 370
ODO 380 Odontology 380
PDL 380 Periodontology 380
ORD 380 Orthodontics 380
OFC 370 Orofacial surgery 370
RAD 380 Diagnostic imaging 380
POH 370 Public oral health 370
GPS 370 Generic procedural skills 370
PRD 380 Prosthodontics 380
Fourth year of study
Examination module
TMZ 470 Anaesthesiology 470
RAD 480 Diagnostic imaging 480
POH 470 Public oral health 470
Progression modules
ODO 470 Odontology 470
PDL 480 Periodontology 480
ORD 480 Orthodontics 480
OFC 470 Orofacial surgery 470
PRD 470 Prosthodontics 470
MFP 480 Maxillo-facial pathology 480
TBW 480 Comprehensive patient management 480
Fifth year of study
Attendance modules
RAD 580 Diagnostic imaging 580
POH 570 Public oral health 570
Examination modules
ODO 570 Odontology 570
PDL 570 Periodontology 570
ORD 580 Orthodontics 580
OFC 570 Orofacial surgery 570
PRD 580 Prosthodontics 580
MFP 580 Maxillo-facial pathology 580
TBW 580 Comprehensive patient management 580
Requirements for admission to specific modules
A student who has:
Passing an Examination module
A. A module year mark is calculated from the continuous evaluation opportunities during the course of the presentation of the module in question, according to a prescribed assessment plan, described in the module study guide. These evaluations shall include one or more of the following:
Passing a Progression module
A student who obtains a year mark of 50% will pass the progression module.
Repeating modules (and thus the year of study)
Examinations and pass requirements, sub minima and continuous assessment mark
A subminimum of 50% is required regarding cognition (knowledge and application of knowledge) of an assessment, with a subminimum level of competency of 50% in the clinical (cognitive, diagnostic and procedural and affective skills) component of a module. There may also be a subminimum for a subsection (units) of a module. At the beginning of the academic year, the relevant Head of a Department informs the students of the subminimum level of competency required in subsections of the modules offered by the Department in question. This information is also published in the study guide.
A student who obtains between 40-49% as year mark in progression modules, is admitted to a supplementary examination. Should he or she fail this supplementary examination/promotion test, the year has to be repeated. When a year of study has to be repeated, the student retains credit for the examination modules passed. See paragraph Promotion to th next year of study regarding the certificate of satisfactory preparation and progress, which must be obtained in the year of repetition in all progression modules already passed, as well as the extent of student involvement regarding progression modules already passed, in order to maintain a specific level of clinical/practical skills.
A student who has failed the clinical part of any module in the final examination of the fifth year, will be required to repeat that module. here are no supplementary examinations for failed clinical components. The period which must elapse before the student may again sit an examination, is determined by the Chairperson of the School, on the recommendation of the examination moderating committee. A student who repeats a module, must obtain certificates of satisfactory maintenance of competency in all the other modules that have been passed.
vi. Implications of failing the written part of a module
A student who has failed the written part of any module or any subsection thereof in the final examination in the fifth year, may be admitted to a supplementary examination in that part of the module. A student who fails the supplementary examination may be required to repeat the module and may sit an examination at the end of the ensuing semester, but must obtain certificates of satisfactory maintenance of competency in all the other modules that the student has passed, in that part of the module, based on the conditions stipulated in paragraph vii, below.
vii. Conditions to qualify for supplementary examinations in the fifth (final) year.
Students who failed more than two modules in either the clinical or written component do not qualify for supplementary examinations and have to repeat all the modules failed. The maximum number of supplementary examinations allowed in final year of study is two and can only be awarded to students who have failed the written component of one or two of such modules.
Promotion to the next year of study
The stipulations of the General Academic Regulations concerning satisfactory preparation and progress also apply to modules where a progression test is required. Supplementary examination marks and pass marks in promotion modules are awarded according to the stipulations of General Academic Regulation G10.3: Provided that:
Failed candidates/Admission to the second semester of BChD I
Promotion to the next year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the relevant year of study for promotion to the next year of study (see exceptions for promotion to the second and third years of study below).
Promotion to the second year of study
A student must pass all the core modules of the first year of study for promotion to the second year of study. Students will be allowed to carry fundamental modules (AIM 111/AIM 121 and/or ELH 111/ELH 112 in the first year) over to the second year but must pass them during the second year of study in order to proceed to the third year of study.
Failed candidates
A student, who has failed a year of study for the second time before completing BChD II, is excluded from the programme and will have to apply for readmission to the second year of study. Also consult Repeating modules (and thus the year of study) concerning students who fail some modules of a year (and therefore the year of study).
Promotion to the third year of study
A student must pass all the core modules of the second year of study and any fundamental modules carried over from the first year of study for promotion to the third year of study. Students will be allowed to carry fundamental modules (AFR 111 and/or ZUL 119 in the second year) over to the third year of study but must pass them during the third year of study in order to proceed to the fourth year of study.
Promotion to the fourth year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the third year of study and any fundamental modules carried over from the second year of study for promotion to the fourth year of study.
Promotion to the fifth year of study
A student must pass all the core and fundamental modules of the preceding years of study for admission to the fifth year of study.
Academic exclusion from further study
The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained at least 65% in all the examination modules of the final year of study, with an average of at least 75% (not rounded) for all the modules.
Minimum credits: 181
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate technology.
Module content:
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.
Module content:
Proficiency in academic English by interpreting and contextualising philosophical and sociological texts prescribed during the first semester; medical ethics; study skill improvement. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.
Module content:
Proficiency in Academic English used in the basic medical sciences; analysis, synthesis and presentation of select texts prescribed in the second semester. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.
Module content:
Theory: Introduction to general chemistry: Measurement in chemistry, matter and energy, atomic theory and the periodic table, chemical compounds and chemical bonds; quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, states of matter and the kinetic theory; solutions and colloids, acids, bases and ionic compounds, chemical equilibria. Introduction to organic chemistry: Chemical bonding in organic compounds, nature, physical properties and nomenclature of simple organic molecules, isomerism, chemical properties of alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and esters, amines and amides, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Practicals.
Module content:
This module consists of two components: first, a philosophy of science component which provides an introduction to scientific reasoning and philosophical debates on scientific method; and secondly, a philosophy of medicine component which focuses on the relation between causation and the concept of disease and on the nature of evidence-based medicine.
Module content:
Systemic anatomy and embryology:
An introduction to anatomical terminology, the musculosketetal system, nervous system, surface anatomy, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urogenital system, gastro-intestinal system, the endocrine system and human embryology.
Human osteology:
Introduction to osteology, bone function and classification, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, clavicle, scapula, ribs, sternum, vertebrae, pelvis, hand and foot bones, sesamoid bones, skull, mandible, joints.
Human histology:
General introduction to cells and tissue, terminology, the cell and cytoplasm, organelles and inclusions, surface and glandular epithelium, general connective tissue, specialised connective tissue, namely cartilage, bone, blood and haemopoietic tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.
Module content:
Introduction to clinical dentistry:
• Infection control training
• Occupational health and safety training
• Code of conduct, professionalism and ethical behaviour
• Academic skills training (library, goal-orientation, time management, etc)
• Basic dental assisting
• Basic tooth anatomy and terminology
• Dental terminology
• Psychomotor skills training (model casting, carving of teeth out of plaster, wax
work)
• Introduction to the disciplines and specialities
• Third language training
• Clinic visits throughout the year
• Visits to a dental practice
Module content:
This module comprises basic psychology and sociology concepts relevant to Medicine, and to Dentistry, in the case of BChD students.
Basic psychiatric concepts are also taught.
Module content:
Introduction to the molecular structure and function of the cell. Basic chemistry of the cell. Structure and composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Ultrastructure and function of cellular organelles, membranes and the cytoskeleton. General principles of energy, enzymes and cell metabolism. Selected processes, e.g. glycolysis, respiration and/or photosynthesis. Introduction to molecular genetics: DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation. Cell growth and cell division.
Module content:
The acquisition of a basic medical orientated vocabulary compiled from Latin and Greek stem forms combined with prefixes and suffixes derived from those languages. The manner in which the meanings of medical terms can be determined by analysing the terms into their recognisable meaningful constituent parts, is taught and exercised. The functional use of medical terms in context as practical outcome of terminological application is continually attended to.
Module content:
Note: PHY 131 is aimed at students who will not continue with physics. PHY 131 cannot be used as a substitute for PHY 114.
Units, vectors, one dimensional kinematics, dynamics, work, equilibrium, sound, liquids, heat, thermodynamic processes, electric potential and capacitance, direct current and alternating current, optics, modern physics, radioactivity.
Module content:
• Principles of public oral health
• Determinants of health
• Definitions of health, disease and illness
• Public health approaches to prevention
Module content:
*For absolute beginners only.
* Students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, who already possess the language skills taught in this module, may write an exemption examination.
The acquisition of basic Sepedi communicative skills with emphasis on everyday expressions and suitable high frequency vocabulary, within specific social situations.
Minimum credits: 202
Module content:
Basic Afrikaans grammar and pronunciation and a specific technical (oral health) vocabulary is studied and practised to enable students to converse with patients in the professional environment. In this practical module, students are required to memorise phrases and to practise conversation skills under close observation.
Module content:
*For absolute beginners only
* Students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, who already possess the language skills taught in this module, may write an exemption examination.
The acquisition of basic isiZulu communicative skills with emphasis on everyday expressions and suitable high frequency vocabulary, within specific situations.
Module content:
Building blocks and metabolism of molecules, muscle and neurophysiology, cerebrospinal fluid and the special senses. Body fluids; haematology; cardiovascular physiology and the lymphatic system. Structure, gas exchange and non-respiratory functions of the lungs; structure, excretory and non-urinary functions of the kidneys, acid-base balance, as well as the skin and body temperature control. Nutrition, digestion and metabolism; hormonal control of the body functions and the reproductive systems. Where appropriate, case studies will be discussed in order to demonstrate the practical application of the gained physiological knowledge to the clinical management of a dental patient. Practical work to complement the theory.
Module content:
This practical-orientated module will provide students with training in basic life support, automated external defibrillation, and first aid treatment to the suddenly ill or injured patient. The theoretical content will be offered in an interactive format where students are expected to master the content as self-directed learning. Practical skills will be demonstrated in the skills laboratory and students will get the opportunity to practice the skills under guidance and supervision.
Module content:
Clinically applied regional approach to human anatomy. Detailed cadaveric dissection of the head and neck, brain and spinal cord, axilla, upper limb, thorax, back and abdomen. Particular emphasis will be given to the head and neck region. The perineum, pelvis and lower limb will not be dissected, but taught with the aid of prosected specimens.
Module content:
The course “Microbiology” will prepare the dental student with the necessary knowledge and the discussion capability regarding basic microbiology, virology and immunology of both the healthy and diseased patient so that the student will understand the normal functioning of the relevant systems of the human body and will have compassion for the needs of patients with deflections from the normal. The student will be able to integrate the knowledge gained with the holistic approach to patients in order to be able to approach the treatment of patients preventatively and comprehensively. The course will provide the dental student with a thorough basic knowledge of principles of infection in general microbiology and virology.
Module content:
• Clinic visits and visits to a dental practice
• Patient administration training
• Psychomotor skills training (model casting, carving of teeth out of plaster, wax work, wire bending)
• Pre-clinical communication training – building up rapport with a patient and interviewing skills (commences in the second semester)
• Examination skills training (commences in the second semester)
Module content:
This module is the study of the development, macroscopic and microscopic structure and function of tissue of the mouth and related structures with emphasis on the application in clinical dentistry. This module also includes the study of relevant molecular biology.
Module content:
Chair-side assisting:
This clinical training entails the chair-side assisting of senior dental students during the treatment of patients.
Module content:
• Orientation to health sciences research
• Ethical consideration in the conduct of health sciences research
• An overview of the research process
• Selecting or identifying research problems
• The literature review
• Refining and defining the research question, formulating a hypothesis and
preparing a research proposal
• Quantitative research
• Non-traditional and qualitative research designs
• Sampling
• Data collection and Data quality
• Data analysis
• Research reports and report evaluation
Module content:
• Basic tooth morphology
• Introduction to dental laboratory procedures in Removable Prosthodontics
Minimum credits: 198
Module content:
General pathology
• Cell injury, death and adaptation
• Acute and chronic inflammation
• Repair: Cell regeneration, fibrosis and wound healing
• Hemodynamic disorders, thrombosis and shock
• Disorders of the immune system
• Neoplasia
• Environmental diseases
• General pathology of infectious diseases
Diseases of the following organ systems
• Blood vessels
• Heart
• Haemopoietic and lymphoid systems
• Respiratory tract
• Urinary tract
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Liver and biliary tract
• Pancreas
• Male genital system
• Female genital system and breast
• Endocrine system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Skin
• Nervous system
Module content:
Introductory principles of clinical pharmacotherapy in view of applicable patient problems, receptors for medicines, principles of structure activity relationships, dynamic and kinetic principles to bring pharmacological principles and clinical therapy together in a problem-based curriculum.
Module content:
Procedures: skin, scrubbing and dressing for theatre.
Physical examinations: cardiovascular examination, respiratory examination.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training. The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress
control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques,
applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical
armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems,
antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft
tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias,
temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery,
facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following:
Module content:
Module content:
• Oral epidemiology
• Prevention and oral health promotion
• Health services (systems)
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus.
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis, with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
• Psychology in the dentistry practice.
• Political parameters in dentistry.
• Sociology and dentistry.
• Ethics for the dentist.
• Career possibilities.
• Management of a practice.
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
Module content:
The purpose of this module is to enable the dentist to identify medical problems, which may have an effect on the dental treatment or may affect the patient’s general health. The dentist must be able to interpret the patient’s medical history, in order to modify the treatment plan accordingly to ensure a safe dental treatment and/or to refer the patient for medical or specialist care.
Minimum credits: 253
Module content:
The modules in this subject will empower the student with knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, intra- and extraoral soft tissue and bone in order to diagnose and manage lesions, diseases and conditions of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, intra and extraoral soft tissue and bone.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training . The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques, applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems, antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias, temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery, facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following:
Module content:
Module content:
• Oral epidemiology
• Prevention and oral health promotion
• Health services (systems)
• Community engagement projects commence
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus.
Module content:
Diagnostic imaging 370/470 is a two year course delivered during the 3rd and 4th years of the BChD programme. It deals with all aspects of radiographic imaging of the maxillofacial region appropriate to the Dentist. Diagnostic imaging 370 is delivered during BChD III as a promotion course. Diagnostic imaging 470 is an examination course delivered during BChD IV. The purpose of Diagnostic imaging 470 is:
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
Minimum credits: 218
Module content:
The modules in this subject will empower the student with knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, intra- and extraoral soft tissue and bone in order to diagnose and manage lesions, diseases and conditions of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, intra and extraoral soft tissue and bone.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training. The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress
control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques,
applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical
armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems,
antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft
tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias,
temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery,
facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following:
Module content:
(i) The modules in the subject are offered in the third, fourth and fifth years of study.
(ii) The depth and weighting of the knowledge base and the clinical application and interpretation of the modules will be dependent on the year of study.
(iii) The goal is to educate and train general dental practitioners who will be able to apply their expertise and knowledge in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in both the public and private sectors within the scope of the dental practitioner. In order to achieve this, the student must know the embryology, normal anatomy, histology and functions of the periodontium. The student must understand the aetiology, pathogenesis, the risk and other factors associated with the various forms of periodontal diseases, and their classification. The student must be able to perform a comprehensive clinical examination and use the information so gained to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. The student must become proficient in applying preventive control methods, to supply oral hygiene methods and applicable instructions to the patient; motivating the patient; scaling and root planning; be able to correctly evaluate the tissue response to these procedures; be able to differentiate clinically between the various forms of periodontal disease and be able to perform clinical procedures associated with the treatment of early and moderate stages of periodontal diseases. The student must understand the treatment possibilities associated with established and advanced periodontal diseases, including regenerative procedures and implant treatment, and when and to whom, such patients should be referred for specialist diagnosis and treatment, should this be necessary.
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus. Pre-clinical crown and bridge techniques course. Examination and evaluation of patient's requiring crown and bridge treatment. Principles of tooth preparation and impression-making. Shade selection. Finishing and cementation of fixed restorations. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of single crowns and fixed prostheses. An introduction to lasers and implants.
Module content:
Diagnostic imaging 580 is an attendance course presented during the first semester of BChD V. The purpose of Acourse is:
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
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