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Undergraduate Catalogue 2017

Faculty of

DENTISTRY

Faculty AdministrationDean Prof. Essam OsmanAssistant Dean Assoc. Prof. Roula AbiadExecutive Administrator Mr. Khaled Najjar

Academic StaffProfessors Dr.LucetteSegaan,Dr.NahedAttia,Dr.MohamedAtefAssociate Professors Dr.HalaRagab,Dr.SherineBadr Dr.NayerAboElsaad,Dr.MohammedRayyan,Dr.NagwaSayed Dr. Roula AbiadAssistant Professors Dr.MohamadShokrySenior Lecturer Dr. Ahmad Abyad

HistoryIn1995,BeirutArabUniversity(BAU)establisheditsFacultyofDentistryasthe9thfaculty,ensuringthat the training & education given to future dentists equips them with the skills needed forprevention, diagnosis& treatmentof abnormalities related to teeth& associatedoral tissues.

Organizational StructureTheFacultyofDentistryisconstitutedofthefollowingDepartments&Divisions:Biological&DiagnosticSciencesincludes:OralBiology,OralDiagnosis&Radiology,OralMedicine&OralPathologyDevelopmental Sciences includes: Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Public Health& BehaviouralSciencesOral Rehabilitation Sciences includes: Dental Biomaterials, Fixed Prosthodontics, RemovableProsthodonticsOralSurgicalSciencesincludes:Oral&MaxillofacialSurgery,Periodontology,ImplantologyRestorativeSciencesincludes:DentalAnatomy,Endodontics,Operative&EstheticDentistry

TheorganizationalchartoftheFacultyisasfollows:


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Faculty of DENTISTRY

VisionTobean internationally-recognized leadingdental institutionwithanoutstanding impactonoralhealththroughexcellenceineducation,patient-centeredcare,community-basedresearch&publichealthservices.

MissionTheFacultyofDentistryiscommittedtoprovideitsstudentswithhighqualitydentaleducation&advancedtrainingthroughtheintegrationofcontemporaryscience-basedknowledge&innovativetechnologyintothedeliveryofpatientcare.Inordertoachievetheprimarygoalofimprovingtheoralhealthofthediversepopulation,theFacultywillcontinuetorespondeffectivelytochangesineducation,healthcaredelivery&researchtoensureasupplyofcommittedprofessionalgraduateswhoareabletoprovideoptimumoralhealthcareservice.

Objectives•To prepare graduates with a strong foundation of evidence-based dental education,comprehensive clinical practice, cultural competency & values that satisfy the needs of thenational, regional & international job-market through the continuous reform of curricula.

•Toprovide&promote thedeliveryofoptimalpatient-centeredoralhealthcare&communityservicewith emphasis on prevention in a variety of settings to fulfill the needs of a diversepopulation.

•Tocontributesignificantlytotheadvancementofhighqualityresearch.•Toactasasourceoflife-longlearning&providecontinualprofessionaldevelopment.•Tostrengthenacademiccooperation&relationsatthenational&internationallevels.

Academic Program•TheFacultyofDentistryoffersa10-semesterfull-timeBachelorDegreeinOral&DentalSurgery(B.D.S.).Eachacademicsemesterextendsoveraperiodof16weeks.

•The undergraduate program is structured to provide dental students with a comprehensivedidacticdentaleducation,aswellasextensiveclinical&laboratorytraininginalldentalspecialties&alliedmedicalsciences.

•AStudent fails inacourse ifhe/sheobtainsagrade less thanD in the pre-clinicalorclinicalexamination.

Admission RequirementsTobeacceptedforanundergraduatedegree,applicantsmust:•Hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosenundergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;

•SuccessfullypassanentranceexamtomeasurethelevelofproficiencyinEnglish Language, an aptitude Test (thinking skills, scientific knowledge: Biology, Physics, Chemistry), a practical exam, as well as attend a personal interview.

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Learning Outcomes (ILOs):a. Knowledge & Understanding:Onsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram,graduatesshouldbeableto:a1-Recognizetheimportanceofbiomedicalsciencesinrelationtodentistry.a2-Recognizetheproperties,behaviour,environmentalissues,limitations,relatedbodyresponseofthedifferentdentalmaterialsthatwillhelpintheirselection.

a3-Recognizemechanismof cross infection& infectioncontrol&prevention tomaintain safeworking environment.

a4-Identify&distinguishthedifferentdentalterms,instruments&materialsused.a5-Describetheform&functionofteeth,associatedstructures,consequencesoftoothloss&relatethemtostateofhealth&disease.

a6- Distinguish human diseases & pathogenic processes, including genetic disorders, & themanifestation of those diseases which are particularly relevant to the practice of dentistry.

a7-Recognizebasisofpracticemanagement,oralhealthpromotion,prevention.a8-Distinguishethical,medico-legalaspects&basisofpracticemanagementthroughplanning,organizing&teamleadingaimingtoasafeworkingenvironment.

a9-Identifyconcepts&sequelaeofnormal&abnormalocclusion.a10-Recognizesystemicdisorderswithoralmanifestationswhichhaveinterrelationshiptooralhealth.

a11- Describe diseases & disorders of the oral cavity & associated structures, their causes &sequelae together with the principles of their prevention, diagnosis & management.

a12-Describenormal&abnormalcraniofacialdevelopment,oral&oralrelateddisorders,toothdevelopment,eruption,occlusaldevelopmentfrombirthtoadolescence.

a13-Recognizeprevention&commonsigns&symptomsoforofacialpain,anxiety&apprehension&managementofmedicalemergencies.Motor&sensoryinnervationofmouth&jaws.

a14-Realizetheimportanceofprofessionalbehaviour&propercommunicationwithpatient&oralhealthcareteam.

a15-Distinguishdifferent component of research& realize the importanceof evidencebasedapproach in patient management.

b. Intellectual Skills:Agraduatingdentistshouldbeableto:b1-Select the propermaterial for various situations,& analyze the causes of failure of dentalmaterials,developmaintenanceprogram,diagnose,explain&managedeterioration&failure.

b2-Setdifferentialdiagnosisofsimilarpathologicalconditionsbasedonmedicalevidences,clinical&radiographicfindings.

b3-Assess&evaluatetheeffectsofmedicationsinteractionsduringdentalmanagement&managedental&medicalemergencieswhichmayoccurindentalpractice&performbasiclifesupportmeasures.

b4-Integratebio-medicalclinical&surgicalknowledge&therapiesrelevanttooralhealthcare.b5-Analyze, interpret,& integratecollecteddiagnosticdatatosolveclinicalproblemsbasedoncurrent evidence.



b6-Designappropriatetreatmentplanfordifferentdentalproblems,selectthesuitabletreatmentoption,performthetechnicalstepssatisfactorilybasedontheinvestigationoutcomes&prioritiesofpotentialpatient’sclinicalproblems&evaluatetreatmentoutcomes.

c. Professional & Practical Skills:Agraduatingdentistshouldbeableto:c1-Demonstratehowtoperformdifferenttypesoftoothpreparation,direct&indirectrestorations&managehardtissuelossincludingcariesaswellasdefectiveteethtorestoreform&estheticstogetherwithmanagementofpulpal&periradiculardiseases&disorders.

c2-Select&manipulatethepropermaterial&describetothepatientthepossiblerisk&benfits.c3-Identify&manageprobleminthemixeddentitioninwhichinterceptivetreatmentisindicatedincludingspacemanagement.

c4-Prescribe&monitortheeffectsofappropriatepharmaceuticalagentstakingintoconsiderationdrug&patientfactors.

c5-Integratebasicbiomedical,behavioural&dentalscienceswithvitalsigns,symptoms&physicalfindingsofthediseaseforabetterdeliveryofdentalcare.

c6-Detectabnormal&pathologicalconditions,aswellasetiologicaland/orriskfactorsthatmaycontributetodiseaseprocess.

c7-Managedentalemergencies&promptlyreferthosesituationsthatarebeyondthescopeofthegeneraldentisttoaspecialist&carryoutbasiclifesupportprocedures.

c8-Applyhealthpromotionprinciples&preventioninacomprehensiveapproachbasedonriskassessmentwithproperdietaryadviceforbetterservingthecommunity.

c9- Perform simple dento-alveolar procedures& recognizewhen& how to refer patientwithmedical& dental problems to a specialist& administer local anesthesia.

c10-Manage patientswith functional disorders involving the occlusion& temporomandibularjoint&orofacialpain.

c11-Recognizeabnormalitiesoffacialgrowth&development&realizetheappropriatetimeofinterventioninpotentialorthodonticcasestoreferforspecialistadviceortreatment.

c12-Managepatientswithperiodontaldiseases&conditions.c13-Managerehabilitationofpartially&completelyedentulouspatients.c14-Appraise indications,contraindications, limitations&risksaswellasbenefitsofconscioussedation&general anesthesia.

c15-Managetheoralhealthofchildrenaswellasadolescents&treatthemwithconsiderationfortheirexpectedgrowth,development,psychology&handicappingcondition.

c16- Apply current cross-infection control & ionizing radiation guidelines to work in a safeenvironment with no occupational hazards.

d.General & Transferable Skills:Thegraduateshouldhavetheabilityto:d1-Communicateeffectivelyatalllevelsinboththescientific&professionalcontextsusingverbal,non-verbal&writtenmeanstakingintoconsiderationhumanrights.

d2- Utilize information technologies in a scientific approach to enrich& diversify professionalexperience.

d3-Providehighqualitycomprehensivepatientcarewithotherhealthcareproviders,identifyhisrole&respectothers’.Moreoverhe/sheshouldmaintainconfidentialityplan,obtaininformed

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consent&focusonpatient’sinterest&expectations.d4-Self-evaluateprofessionalabilities,performance&progress&evaluatethevalidityofclaims relatedtoproductsortechniques.

d5-Acquiremoral&ethicalresponsibilitiesofcaretowardthecommunity&patients.d6-Recognizethebasicconceptsofqualityassurance&practicemanagement.d7-Workeffectively&professionallyasmemberofahealthcareteam&learnwhotomanagetime, set priorities manage occupational stress & display appropriate behaviour towards allmembersof the team& recognize their limitation.

d8-Accessdifferentsourcestoretrieveinformationrelevanttooralhealthcare.Acquire,analyze,process&communicateinformationinascientificmannertosolveproblems&toguideclinicaldecision-makingbasedonlatestevidence.

d9-Recognizethevalueofcontinuouslifelonglearning,self-assessment,problemsolving&criticalthinkinginmaintainingcompetency.

Career Opportunities•Privatedentalpracticeeitherasasolopractitionerorasapartnerinagroup.•Governmental,private&militaryhospitalsaswellasotherhealthcareinstitutionsmayemploydentists. These offer dentists the opportunity to care for more challenging patients in aninterdisciplinary setting.

•Workinginhealthcenterslocatedinrural&underservedareasfulfillingthebasichumanitarianvalueofdentistryasascience.

•Dentalschoolstaffmembershavetheopportunitytopracticedentistry,inadditiontoresearching,teaching&mentoringthenextgenerationofdentists.

•Workingasrepresentativesincompaniesfordentalequipment&materials.

Graduation RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor Degree in Oral & Dental Surgery, a student must satisfactorily complete180credithourswithanoverallminimumgradepointaverage(GPA)of2.0+ ICDL(InternationalComputer Driving License). The following table summarizes the number of credits required forBachelor granting program at the Faculty:

Program Requirements Credits

I.University Courses*

UniversityMandatoryCourses 5

UniversityElectiveCourses 9

II.Faculty Core Courses

BiomedicalCourses 24

Basicdentalcourses 19

Preclinicaldentalcourses 44

Clinicaldentalcourses 73

III.Faculty Elective Courses 6

Total 180*Atotalof14creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatorycourseslistincluding:ARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another9creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectivecourseslist.



Major Core Courses

Course Credits Prerequisite

BCHM 221 Biochemistry 2 NONE

BIOL 221 MolecularGenetics 1 NONE

ANAT 221 GrossAnatomy 2 NONE

PHRM 221 MedicalBotany 2 NONE

PHYL 221 Physiology 2 NONE

BIOM 221 PrinciplesofDentalBiomaterials 1 NONE

DANT 221 DentalAnatomy 2 NONE

ANAT 222 Head&NeckAnatomy 3 ANAT 221

GHST 222 GeneralHistology 1 NONE

MICR 222 Microbiology&Immunology 2 BCHM221orBIOL221

BIOM 222 AppliedDentalBiomaterialsI 2 BIOM221

DANT 222 DentalAnatomy&Occlusion 3 DANT 221

OPER 222 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryI 2 DANT 221

PATH 223 Pathology 2 ANAT 221

PHBS 223 BehaviouralSciences 1 NONE

OCLS 223 FundamentalsofOcclusion 1 DANT 222

ORBL 223 OralBiologyI 3 GHST222

BIOM 223 AppliedDentalBiomaterialsII 2 BIOM221

ORAD 223 OralRadiology 1 ANAT 222

FPRO 223 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsI 2 OPER 222

RPRO 223 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsI 2 DANT 222

OPER 223 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryII 2 OPER 222

MICR 224 AppliedMicrobiology&InfectionControl 1 MICR222

PHRM 224 Pharmacology 2 PHYL221&PHRM221

PHBS 224 Research&EvidenceBasedDentistry 2 NONE

OPTH 224 OralPathologyI 2 ORBL223

ORBL 224 OralBiologyII 2 ORBL223

ENDO 224 PreclinicalEndodonticsI 2 ORAD223&OPER223

FPRO 224 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsII 2 FPRO223

Major Core Courses

RPRO 224 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsII 2 RPRO 223

OPER 224 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryIII 2 OPER 223

PHBS 321 PracticeManagement 1 PHBS223

GMED 321 General Medicine 2 PATH 223

OMED 321 Oral Medicine I 1 OPTH 224

ENDO 321 PreclinicalEndodonticsII 2 ENDO 224

FPRO 321 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsIII 2 FPRO224

RPRO 321 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsIII 2 RPRO 224

OPER 321 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryIV 2 OPER 224

OSRG 321 Anesthesia 1 PHRM 224

ODTP 321 OralDiagnosis,Radiology&TreatmentPlanning 3 ORAD 223

PERI 321*

PERI 321 PreventivePeriodontology 2 MICR224ODTP 321*

GSRG 322 GeneralSurgery,ENT&Ophthalmology 2 PATH 223

PHBS 322 Preventive&PublicHealthDentistry 2 PHBS224

OPTH 322 OralPathologyII 2 OPTH 224

ORTD 322 IntroductiontoOrthodontics 1 OCLS223

OMED 322 Oral Medicine II 1 OMED 321

FPRO 322 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsIV 2 FPRO321

RPRO 322 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsIV 2 RPRO 321

PERI 322 PeriodontologyI 1 PERI 321

ENDO 322 EndodonticsI 3 ENDO321&ODTP321

OPER 322 OperativeDentistryI 2 OPER 321

PEDI 421 Preventive&PediatricDentistryI 2 PHBS322

ORTD 421 OrthodonticsI 1 ORTD 322

OSRG 421 OralSurgeryI 3 OSRG321

PERI 421 PeriodontologyII 2 PERI 322

FPRO 421 FixedProsthodonticsI 3 FPRO322

RPRO 421 RemovableProsthodonticsI 2 RPRO 322

ENDO 421 EndodonticsII 2 ENDO 322

OPER 421 OperativeDentistryII 2 OPER 322



PEDI 422 Preventive&PediatricDentistryII 2 PEDI 421

ORTD 422 OrthodonticsII 1 ORTD 421

OSRG 422 OralSurgeryII 3 OSRG421

FPRO 422 FixedProsthodonticsII 3 FPRO421

RPRO 422 RemovableProsthodonticsII 2 RPRO 421

ENDO 422 EndodonticsIII 3 ENDO 421

OPER 422 OperativeDentistryIII 3 OPER 421

PHBS 521 Ethics&ProfessionalisminDentistry 1 PHBS321

PEDI 521 PediatricDentistryI 2 PEDI 422

OSRG 521 OralSurgery&Implantology 2 OSRG422

PERI 521 PeriodontologyIII 1 PERI 421

FPRO 521 FixedProsthodonticsIII 3 FPRO422

RPRO 521 RemovableProsthodonticsIII 2 RPRO 422

ENDO 521 EndodonticsIV 3 ENDO 422

OPER 521 OperativeDentistryIV 2 OPER 422

PHBS 522 InterprofessionalEducationforHealthCare 1 PHBS521

CLNC 522 ClinicalComprehensiveCare 2 PROS522*

PEDI 522 PediatricDentistryII 3 PEDI 521

OSRG 522 Oral&MaxillofacialSurgery 3 OSRG521

PROS 522 Prosthodontics 4FPRO521&RPRO521CLNC522*

REST 522 RestorativeDentistry 3 ENDO521&OPER521

*:Co-requisite

DENT 501 RotaryEndodontics 2 NONE

DENT 502 EstheticDentistry(CADCAM) 2 NONE

DENT 503 OralImplantology 2 NONE

DENT 504 LaserDentistry 1 NONE

DENT 505 CommunityService 1 NONE

DENT 506 AdvancedRadiology(CBCT) 1 NONE

DENT 507 ForensicDentistry 1 NONE

DENT 508 MedicalEmergencies 1 NONE

Major Core Courses

DENT 509 DentalPhotography 1 NONE

DENT 510 OrofacialPain&PainControl 1 NONE

DENT 511 Prevention&RiskAssessment 1 NONE

DENT 512 OrthodonticClinicalTraining 1 NONE

DENT 513 RestorativeDentistryClinics 1 NONE

DENT 514 ProsthodonticsClinics 1 NONE

DENT 515 MentoredResearch 1 NONE

DENT 516 ResearchProject 2 DENT 515

Description of Major Core CoursesBCHM 221 Biochemistry Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)

PrerequisiteNONE The present course provides in-depth exposure to the principles of biochemistry most important to an understanding of health & disease.Major topics include an introductiontothechemistryofthemajorclassesofbiomolecules,includingproteins, carbohydrates,lipids,enzymes&nucleicacids.Anin-depthreviewofcellmetabolism &how it is regulated at the level of the cell& thewhole organismwill follow the chemistry of biomolecules. Finally, severalmetabolic disorderswill be explained to contrastnormal&perturbedhumanbiochemistryaswellasdemonstratetheclinical implicationsofhumanbiochemistry.Therefore,thiscourse isdesignedforstudents whoaremore likelytopursuethemedicalprofessions.

BIOL 221 Molecular Genetics Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE Thecourseisanintroductiontomoleculargenetics.Itcoversthemajortopics;DNA structure, Eukaryotic gene organization, DNA replication, Transcription, Processing (splicing&maturation)&Translation.Furthermore,thecoursewillreviewtheconcept &theapplicationsofthreemoleculargenetictechniquesinclinicaldiagnosis,suchas nucleicacidhybridization,polymerasechainreaction&DNAsequencing.Finally,an explanationofgenetherapyapproachthroughrecombinantDNAtechnologywillbediscussed.

ANAT 221 Gross Anatomy Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE Provides students with knowledge about the normal anatomical structures of the differentbodysystems&organs&theirclinicalapplications.Thecoursealsocovers the development of the pharyngeal arches, practical study of the human skeleton, jointsheart&itsbigbloodvessels,lungs&theirpleurae,abdominal&pelvicviscera &brain.



PHRM 221 Medical Botany Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE Thecourseaimstoprovidethestudentswiththoroughinformation&practicalskills abouttheclassification,identification(macro-&microscopically)ofmedicinalplants belonging to differentmedicinal families, focusing on those applied in dental care preparations&clinicaldentalpractice.Itaimsalsotopromotetheskills,knowledge, attitudes & behaviours that facilitate effective interprofessional education (IPE) collaborative practice between health care providers. Through interactive learning students will discover ways in which they can work together to optimize patient’s care, respecting each other’s roles & responsibilities. The course employs a range of interactivemethods & technologies. The content is oriented towards quality in healthcare,problemsolving&otherapproachesthatsupportdentalcareindifferentpractice settings.

PHYL 221 Physiology Cr: 2 (2 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE Thiscourseprovidesabasicunderstandingofthefunctions&regulationofthehuman bodyorgans.Itdevelopsanawareness&senseofresponsibilityregardingthefunctions ofthehumanbodyorgans&theirroleinmaintaininghomeostasis.Thecourseexplores &manipulatesmodels,diagrams&othercreativerepresentationsofthehumanbody systems which include the circulatory, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, renal &endocrinesystems.

BIOM 221 Principles of Dental Biomaterials Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE Defines&recitesanoverviewforthebasicscienceofphysical,chemical&mechanical propertiesofdentalmaterialsusedinallbranchesofthedentalfield(metals,polymers,ceramics&composites).Theirintroductoryclinicalapplicationsarealsopresented.

DANT 221 Dental Anatomy Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE The course aims to provide intensive knowledge about tooth nomen¬clature & numberingsystemsofpermanent&deciduousteeth.Italsodealswiththeanatomical characteristics & landmarks of permanent anterior & premolar teeth. The course comprisespracticalsessions;studentisprovidedtheopportunitytodevelophis/hermanual skillsbycarving inwaxanterior teeth&premolars.

ANAT 222 Head & Neck Anatomy Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteANAT221

Providesacomprehensivedetailedstudy to thehead&neck including:Scalp, face, cranial cavity, orbit, parotid, temporal, infra-temporal, TMJ, pterygo-palatine fossa, submandibularregion,mouthcavity,palate,tongue,nasalcavity,para-nasalsinuses, eyeball,ear&facialnerve&developmentofface,palate,tongue,salivary,pituitary &thyroidglandsaswellasnose.Inaddition,itincludescervicalvertebrae,posterior triangle, anterior triangle, thyroid gland, jugular, carotid, subclavian vessels, last 4

Major Core Courses

cranialnerves,cervicalplexus,sympathetictrunk,cervicalfascia,facialspaces,necklymphnodes,pharynx& larynx.

GHST 222 General Histology Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE Thecourseaimstoprovidethestudentswithknowledgeaboutthenormalhistological structure of the different body tissues & organs necessary for understanding the pathologicalchangesthatmightoccurincaseofdisease.

MICR 222 Microbiology & Immunology Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.) PrerequisiteBCHM221orBIOL221 Thecoursefocusesonexplainingthestructureofdifferentmicroorganismsinrelation totheirenvironmental&nutritionalrequirements.Thecourseaimsatrenderingthe studentsfamiliarwithdifferentlaboratorytechniquesforisolation&identificationof pathogenicviruses,bacteria&fungi.Thiswouldcreateachanceforpharmacy&dental students towork together on isolation& identification of oralmicrobiota& other infectiousagentsfromdifferentprospectivetooptimizepatient’scare,respectingeach other’srole&responsibilities.Itaimsalsotopromotetheskills,knowledge,attitudes &behaviours that facilitate effective interprofessional education (IPE) collaborative practice between health care providers. Emphasis will be placed on learning the complexnature&functioningofhumanimmunesystem,host-parasiterelationshipinadditiontodifferenttypesofhypersensitivityreactions&autoimmunediseases.

BIOM 222 Applied Dental Biomaterials I Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteBIOM221

Providesthestudentswiththeoretical&practicalinformationregardingtheproperties &manipulationofrestorativedentalmaterialsasregardstheirpresentationmodes, composition,manipulation,properties&limitations. Inadditiontoworkingsessionsfordemonstration&practicingoptimalmanipulationofthestudiedmaterials.

DANT 222 Dental Anatomy & Occlusion Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteDANT221

Thecourseaimstofamiliarizestudentswiththegeneralanatomicalcharacteristicsof thehumanoraldentition.Emphasisisplacedonthepreventionofperiodontaldisease &dentalcariesbasedonexternalcrownform&functionofoccludingtoothsurfaces. Thecoursealsoprovidesunderstandingofthebasicprinciplesofocclusion.Thecourse comprisespracticalsessions;studentisprovidedtheopportunitytodevelophis/hermanualskillsbycarvinginwaxmaxillary&mandibularmolars.



OPER 222 Preclinical Operative Dentistry I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.)PrerequisiteDANT221

Thecourseprovidesstudentswiththebasicknowledge&skillsnecessaryforadequate performanceofintra-coronalcavitypreparation.Studentsareintroducedtobiological, epidemiological,&clinicalaspectsofdentalcaries,aswellasinstruments&equipment used in theclinical setting. Studentswillbeable toapplycorrectnomenclature to caries classification, identify & name the restorative instruments & equipment, &describemethodsof cariesassessment& treatment. Studentswillbe trainedon natural-sizeTypodontteethinclinicalsimulationenvironment.Studentsareexpected todoself-assessmenttotheirpracticalskillsaccordingtosetcriteria.Basicstandardsofinfectioncontrolarefollowedduringlaboratorysessions.

PATH 223 Pathology Cr: 2 (2 Lec.)PrerequisiteANAT221

Introducesstudentstothefundamentalbasisofetiology,pathogenesiswithemphasis ondiseaseprevention,compensationofthedamagedfunctions&recovery.Knowledge ofthesemechanismsisneededforelaborationofprinciples&methodsoftherapy& prophylaxis. Also it provides the students with basic understanding of the mechanisms of development & outcomes of the main systems’ diseases as bridge between basic theoretical disciplines & clinical practice.

PHBS 223 Behavioural Sciences Cr: 1 (1 Lec.)PrerequisiteNONE

Behavioural Science is the study of humanbehaviour in termsof its psychological, social & communicative aspects. The course introduces a number of topics that relate human behaviour to dentistry, such as oral health& quality of life, stress& inflammation,cognitive&emotionaldeterminantsofdentalpain,dentalfear&anxiety, managingpatientanxiety,techniquesofpain-reduction,psycho-socialfactorsoforal healthproblems,psycho-socialreactions&oralhealthdisorders,thesocialcontextof dentalcare,enablingcontactbetweenthepatient&thedentalstaffbyusingeffective communication skills, benefits of communication skills & their components, using communicationskillswhentreatmentcomplicationsarise,usingcommunicationskills withothermembersofthehealthteam,etc.Whiledevelopingstudents’theoretical knowledge&understandingofthesetopics,thecoursealsoprovidescasestudiesto enablestudentstotransfer&applytheacquiredknowledgeinreal-lifesituationslater on.

OCLS 223 Fundamentals of Occlusion Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteDANT222 Thiscoursecoversthedefinitionsofbasictermsofocclusion,musclesofmastication & mandibular movements, laws of articulation, anterior & posterior occlusal determinantsaswellasrequirementsofidealocclusionarealsodescribed.Anatomy &disordersofTMJ,clinicalocclusalanalysis,surfacetooth loss&its implications in additiontostatic&dynamicocclusion,classification&managementoforal&facialpainwillbediscussed indetails.

Major Core Courses

ORBL 223 Oral Biology I Cr: 3 (3 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteGHST222

Thescopeofthiscourse includesarangeofbasic&appliedsciencesthatunderpin thepracticeofdentistry. These subjects include:molecular&cellular regulationof toothdevelopment&itssupportingtissues,basicchemistry,crystallography&ultra structureoftheenamel,dentin,&cementum.Thecoursealsofamiliarizesstudents with the general composition & main structural features of pulp & periodontal ligament.Thesesubjectswillbe integratedwith therelevantdiseaseprocesses, for example,dentalcaries,oralhygiene&fluoride;dentalrestorations,dentinadhesion, &dentinhypersensitivity. Thecoursealsohelps the students todevelopa spiritof inquiry that leads them to seekbetterways topromote&preserveoral&generalhealth.

BIOM 223 Applied Dental Biomaterials II Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteBIOM221

Provides the students with theoretical & practical information about composition, properties &manipulation of auxiliary laboratory & prosthetic dentalmaterials. In addition,thestudentdemonstrates&practicesthemanipulationofthesematerialsin thepractical sessions.

ORAD 223 Oral Radiology Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteANAT222

The course aims to provide students with the specialist knowledge necessary for practicing different intraoral radiographic techniques & processing. Implement, perform & manage effective decontamination & infection control procedures accordingtoguidelinesindentalx-rayroom.Italsocoversbasicprinciplesofradiation biology,safety&protectionwithanalysisofunsatisfactoryradiographs.Inaddition, interpretingintraoral&panoramicdentalx-rayfilmswithidentifyingnormalanatomiclandmarks ofmaxilla&mandible, periodontal diseases& caries.

FPRO 223 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.)PrerequisiteOPER222

Introduces & orients students to fixed prosthodontic science, terminology & classifications, instruments used in fixed prosthodontics, principles of tooth preparation,fullveneermetalcrown&allceramiccrownpreparations.Studentswill performtoothpreparationforfullveneermetalcrownontypodontmolars.Theywillalso prepare centrals for all ceramic crowns.

RPRO 223 Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteDANT222

Thecoursepresentsintroduction&historyofremovableprosthodontics.Itprovides thestudentswiththeinformationabouttheanatomyofthesupportingstructures& stepsofcompletedentureconstruction.Handling&pouringimpressions,temporary & permanent denture bases, recording maxillo-mandibular relations, mandibularmovementsconsiderations&significancearealsodemonstrated.



OPER 223 Preclinical Operative Dentistry II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.)PrerequisiteOPER222

The course endorses student’s abilities to solve problems relevant to restoration of carious& non-carious lesions including diagnosis& treatment options. Isolation &moisture control techniqueswill be introduced&methods of disease control & cariesprevention.Studentsareexpectedtomasterintra-coronalcavitypreparation ofanterior&posteriorteeth.Studentswillalsopracticeapplicationofpit&fissure sealants.

MICR 224 Applied Microbiology & Infection Control Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteMICR222

Dentists are exposed to a wide variety of potentially infectiousmicroorganisms in their clinical environment. The course aims to give the students the knowledge & understandingaboutthebestprotocols&proceduresnecessaryforworkingsafely. Thecourseaimsalsoatrenderingthestudentsfamiliarwiththemostcommonoral microbiota& themost appropriatemethods for sterilizingdental clinic equipment. Emphasis is focused on applying the standard guidelines of preventive measures to inhibit cross infection for the best practice in dental clinic. Dental students are subjectedtotheexperienceofsamplecollectionbymedicallabstudentstoemphasizeIPE experience.

PHRM 224 Pharmacology Cr: 2 (2 Lec.)PrerequisitePHYL221&PHRM221

Thebroadgoalofthecourseistoinculcaterational&scientificbasisoftherapeutics keeping in view the dental profession. In this sense, the course aims to introduce the predoctoral dental students to basic pharmacology, whilst building up skills & analyticalapprehensionofdrugmechanisms,pharmacologicalactions,adverseeffects &majordrug interactionsrelevanttotheirfieldofstudy. Itputsmoreemphasison thepharmacotherapyofdentalconditionswhichtheymayfaceonthedentalchair. In addition, the course addresses the essential elements as well as the legislative principles of prescription writing of the commonly used drugs in the dental field, including controlled drugs.

PHBS 224 Research & Evidence Based Dentistry Cr: 2 (2 Lec.)PrerequisiteNone

The course introduces the concept & techniques of biostatistics used in dental research. It also presents an overview of the research methodology & basics of statisticalmethods in analysis& interpretation of oral health research. The course emphasisonunderstandingof the importanceofsampling,collection,describing& interpretingofdata.Examplesfromcurrentbasicscienceresearch,surveyresearch, &clinicalwillbepresented&discussed.Thecoursealsodiscusses thestructureof scientificwriting for a proposal of a research study& its different sections. Finally,itintroducesstudentstotheprinciplesofEvidenceBasedDentistry,focusing onthefirstthreesteps(Ask,Acquire&Appraise).Thecourseisamixtureoflectures where instructor(s) explain the principles & discussion where students receive

Major Core Courses

feedback on exercises to formulate PICO questions, search for primary/ secondary evidence&appraiseobservationalstudies&clinical trials.Students insmallgroups analyzescientificliterature&learnaboutgeneralpatternsofclinicaljudgment,clinicalthinking,decisionmaking,&applicationofscientificevidenceintoeverydaypractice.

OPTH 224 Oral Pathology I Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteORBL223

Thiscourseaimstoprovidethestudentswithbasicknowledgeaboutdifferentoral diseases, such as dental caries, pulp & periapical diseases. The students will be introducedtodifferenttypesoforal&para-oralcysts,&commontypesofodontogenic tumors.Thecoursecombineslectureswithcasepresentations&microscopicalimages fordifferentoraldiseases.

ORBL 224 Oral Biology II Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteORBL223

This course focuses on the latest scientificdevelopments related to oral biology& health,coveringbasicscienceinaclinicalcontext.Thecoursecoverstheoralmucosa& itsrelationshiptotheoralmineralizedtissues,composition&mainstructuralfeatures of bone. This course also deals with the process of shedding & eruption, salivary glands, saliva biochemistry, as well as temporomandibular joint & maxillary sinus. These subjectswillbe integratedwith the relevantdiseaseprocesses, forexample, histological changes in bone that result from tooth movements, & the potential diverse changes resulting from orthodontic tooth movement & cranio-mandibular joint dysfunction. Finally, the course teaches the students how to choose& studysignificant scientific problems using modern scientific approaches.

ENDO 224Preclinical Endodontics I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.)PrerequisiteORAD223&OPER223

This course orients the students to endodontic science, root canal anatomy & morphology,principlesofaccesscavitypreparation.Instruments:descriptions&uses,working length determination & basics of single root canal preparation.

FPRO 224 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteFPRO223

Designedtointroducestudentstoknowmetalceramiccrownpreparation&design alongwiththepartialcoveragerestoration,workingcasts&diesfabrication,types& materials,dentalwaxes types&pattern fabrication,spruing function&techniques.Alsoinvestingmaterials&techniques,alloysforcasting&castingdefects.



RPRO 224 Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteRPRO223 The course provides information about articulators, functions, advantages, requirements&classification.Value&techniquesformountingcastsareexplained. Artificial teeth selection, arrangement of artificial teeth are also demonstrated. Completedentureocclusion,waxing-up&festooningcompletedentures,processing waxed-updentures& processingerrorsarediscussed.Posteriorpalatalseal, relief, denture repair are presented. Retention & stability of complete denture are also covered.

OPER 224 Preclinical Operative Dentistry III Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.)PrerequisiteOPER223

Thecoursefocusesonproperties,manipulation,&applicationofdentalrestorations. Moreover, the course emphasizes onwhen is it necessary;& how to provide pulp protection,with highlights on recentmaterials used for this purpose. Principles of extensive cavity preparation of amalgam as well as inlay gold restoration are also featured. Intensive training will be provided on the application of various dental restorative materials under complete isolation using rubber dam. All topics are introduced in the form of lectures& clinical simulation sessions simultaneously toreinforce student’s intellectual & practical skills.

PHBS 321 Practice Management Cr: 1 (1 Lec.)PrerequisitePHBS223

The course aims at introducing some basic management techniques in a dental practice related to starting& running anoffice. Topics include anoverviewon the health system in Lebanon & financing modalities of the dental care, the possible financialremunerationsystemsforthedentist,keypointsforstartinganewpractice & designing a dental office, describing the key role of the dental assistant & the management of patients’ records. Principles of dental ergonomics, four-handed dentistry& importanceof infectioncontrol are reviewed.Finally,patient’s rights&dentist’s duties are introduced.

GMED 321 General Medicine Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisitePATH223

Thecourseaimstoprovidethestudentwithadequateknowledgeinunderstanding the pathophysiology of commonmedical diseases related to dentistry. Recognizing their signs& symptoms, selecting the proper laboratory investigations suitable for eachcase&different treatmentmodalitiesof thesediseases.Also todealproperly withthemedicalemergenciesthatcouldhappenindentalofficeinadditiontobasic life support procedures.

Major Core Courses

OMED 321 Oral Medicine I Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteOPTH224

Thecourseaimstocoverthefundamentalbasisoforalmedicinethroughthestudy ofsigns&symptomsoforaldiseaseswhetheroflocalorsystemicorigin.Itallowsthe studentstorecognize,diagnose&treattheoralmanifestationsofsystemicdiseases, includingulcerative,vesiculo-bullousaswellasred&whitelesions.Italsocoversthe etiology&managementofpatientswithorofacialpain.

ENDO 321 Preclinical Endodontics II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.)PrerequisiteENDO224

Presents root canals instrumentation techniques in straight & curved root canals. Obturationmaterials&differentobturation techniques.Classify&describeclinical,radiographic& histological picture of pulp& periapical diseases.

FPRO 321 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics III Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)

PrerequisiteFPRO224 Thecourseaimstointroducetothestudentdifferenttypesofpostusedintreatment ofendodonticallytreatedteeth,differentponticsdesign,complete&partialcoverage retainers&differenttypesofconnectorsusedinfixedprosthodontics.Also,introducingthemethodsofclinicaldiagnosis.

RPRO 321 Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics III Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteRPRO224

The course provides instructions for the fabrication of removable partial denture prostheses. It starts with the introduction, scope, terminology, objectives & indications.Italsodiscussestheclassificationofpartiallyedentulousarches,Kennedy’s classification&Applegate’s rules.Objectives,principles&usesof surveyorarealso described.ThecourseisalsodesignedtopresentvariouscomponentsofRPDwhich includedenturebase,occlusalrests&similarcomponents,intracoronal&extracoronaldirectretaineraswellasbasicprinciplesofclaspdesign.

OPER 321 Preclinical Operative Dentistry IV Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.)PrerequisiteOPER224

Thecourseprovidesin-depthknowledgeonadhesivedentistry.Studentswillbeableto describethecomposition,thephysical,chemical&biologicalpropertiesofcomposite resins & indirect esthetic restoration. They will be trained to practice successful bonding techniques, matricing, multi-chromatic layering for anterior restoration, bulk-fill&incrementallayeringforposteriorcompositeresinsrestoration,finishing& polishingprocedures. Inlaycavitypreparationwillalsobepracticed.Theconceptof minimalinvasivedentistrywillbefeatured.Bytheendofthiscourse,studentswillbe readyforapplytheknowledge&skillsobtainedinpre-clinicalcoursesintheirclinical practice.



OSRG 321 Anesthesia Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisitePHRM224

Thecourseaimstoprovideoverviewofspectrumofpain&anxietycontrolindentistry, Thecoursewillbedividedintotwomainsubjects,thefirstisconcerningofthelocal anesthesiaindentistry,whichwillfocusuponinnervationsoftheteeth&surrounding maxillary & mandibular structures, the pharmacology of local anesthetic drugs & vasoconstricting agents & the local anesthetic armamentarium. The course will educatestudentsinspecificinjectiontechniquesforadministrationoflocalanesthesia indentistry,enablethestudentsto identify&managecomplicationsthatmayarise during&afterinjectionofLA.Thesecondsubjectwillbeconcerningoftheprinciplesofconscioussedation&generalanesthesia.

ODTP 321 Oral Diagnosis, Radiology & Treatment Planning Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteORAD223;CorequisitePERI321

Thecourseprovidesthestudentwithbasicknowledge&skillsthatareinvolvedinthe diagnosticprocess& treatmentplanning. The course allows students to effectively communicatewithpatients&establishsoundpatientdentistrelationship,undertake anappropriatesystematicintra-&extra-oralclinicalexamination.Thecoursecovers varioustopicsonthe interviewingprocess,clinicalexaminationmethods&relevant aspects of the diagnostic tools employed in formulating an appropriate treatment plan. Also, recognizing the methods of prevention & management of medical & dental emergencies that could happen in dental office. In addition, it covers latest technologies used for digital imaging as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) & its application in various dental specialties & maxillofacial problems. Students areexpectedtocompletetheirpatient’sneeds inasafeenvironment&applybasicstandards of infection control.

PERI 321 Preventive Periodontology Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteMICR224;CorequisiteODTP321

The course introduces the students to the scientific basis of periodontics with emphasison“PreventivePeriodontology”.Thebasicmicro&macroanatomyofthe periodontiumaswellastheetiology,clinicalfeatures&classificationofperiodontal diseasesarecovered.Thecoursewilldevelopthestudents’skillstoprovidepatients withcomprehensiveeducationregardingoralhygienemeasures.Itwillreinforcethe importanceofperiodontaloralhealthinrelationtothegeneralhealthofthepatient. InadditionstudentswillgainclinicalexperiencebyaccomplishingphaseIperiodontaltherapythroughdetection&removalofdentalplaque,calculus,&stains.

Major Core Courses

GSRG 322 General Surgery, ENT & Ophthalmology Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisitePATH223

The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge & skills necessary to identify,analyze&managegeneralsurgicalproblemsincludingsurgicalemergencies, inordertomaintainefficient,costeffective&professionalpatientcare&enablethe development&applicationofappropriateprofessionalattitude,ethicalprinciples& communicationskills. Inaddition toensuringcollaborationofhealthcareproviders byfacilitatingeffectiveinter-professionaleducation(IPE)aimingtopromotetheskills, knowledge,attitudes&behavioursthroughinteractivelearningstudentstooptimize patient’s care. Italsopresentsgeneralinformation&knowledgeofear,nose,throat&neckdiseases especiallythoserelatedtodentalmedicine&surgery,theirsymptoms&signs,theirunderlyingpathophysiology&management.

In addition it provides students with basic knowledge in eye anatomy, physiology, functionofvision&diagnosisaswellastreatmentofmostcommoneyediseases.Therelationshipbetweendental&ophthalmic infections ishighlighted.

PHBS 322 Preventive & Public Health Dentistry Cr: 2 (2 Lec.)PrerequisitePHBS224

Thecourseaimstoenablethestudentstounderstandthebasicconcepts&methods ofdentalhealtheducation,includingprinciplesofmotivation&communicationaswell asthebasicconcepts&methodsofpreventionofdentaldiseases.Thestudentwillalso recognizethestepsofproperplanning,designing&implementationofadentalhealth educationalprogram,&theimportanceofpilotstudiestiming,continuousevaluation & follow up. The students will understand the importance of conducting surveys inestablishingdatabase&howtoconduct them.Thecoursealsocovers thebasic epidemiologicaspectsofdentalcaries&periodontaldiseasesincludingepidemiology, indices used to measure the condition & the multifactorial aspect of the disease withthepredictionofriskfactors inadditiontothemethodsusedtopreventthem includinghealtheducation,plaquecontrol(mechanical&chemical),fluoride&pit& fissuresealant.Thecoursealsohighlightedtheimportanceofnutrition,diethistory analysis&dietaryrecommendations.Moreover,thecourseintroducethestudenttoproblembasedlearning(PBL)&teambasedlearning(TBL).

OPTH 322 Oral Pathology II Cr: 2 (2 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteOPTH224

Provides the student with the ability to diagnose various common oral & dental diseases,interpretdifferentradiographicpictureaccordingtotheirpathologicbases. The students will also be able to define the different pathological aspects of oral diseases&neoplasmswithaclosefocusonoralcancer.Thestudentsareexpected tobeopen-minded,flexible&possesspersonalskillsinpresentation,communication &criticalthinking.Theywillpossesstheabilitytopursuefurtherstudies&research inthevariouspathologicalconditionstodirectthemtowardsimprovingcommunityhealth.



ORTD 322 Introduction to Orthodontics Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteOCLS223

Thecourseaimstoprovidestudentswiththebasicknowledgeofcraniofacialgrowth &development,includingthedevelopmentofthedentition.Itclarifiestheprinciples of classification ofmalocclusion& possible etiological factorswhich provides basic knowledgerequiredfortheguidanceofnormaldentaldevelopment&theprevention offuturemalocclusions.Itguidesthestudentthroughsystematicorganizeddiagnosis ofdevelopedaswellasdevelopingmalocclusionsincludingup-to-datediagnosticaidsinadditiontoclassicaldiagnostictools.

OMED 322 Oral Medicine II Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteOMED321

Thecourseimplementstherecognition,diagnosis&treatmentoforalmanifestations of immunologic, autoimmune & infectious diseases. Acquire the knowledge, understanding,skills&attitudesnecessarytoprevent,diagnose&managecommon oralmanifestations related tochemo/radio therapy. Inaddition itdealswithdental managementofmedicallycompromisedpatientsincludinghematological&bleeding disorders.

FPRO 322 Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics IV Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteFPRO321

Thecourseaimsto introducethemethodsofsofttissuemanagement inrelationto the prepared teeth, the various materials & techniques regarding impression bite registration&provisionalrestorations.Alsoclarifythetry-instep,selecttheshadeofteeth&howtocommunicatewithdental lab.

RPRO 322 Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics IV Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteRPRO321

ThiscourseisacontinuationofRPRO321whichdescribesindirectretainersasregards forms&functionsaswellasfactorsaffectingitseffectiveness.Themajorconnectors requirements, types includingmaxillary &mandibular aswell asminor connectors are alsopresented. Stressbreakers, types, indications&advantages aredescribed. Thecoursefocusesonplanningremovablepartialdenture,laboratoryproceduresforcasting&finishingmetalframework&theconstructionofacrylicpartialdenture.

PERI 322 Periodontology I Cr: 1 (1 Lec.)

PrerequisitePERI321 The course aims to provide a thorough education in periodontics for an improved understanding of periodontal diseases. The course will cover the recognition & understanding of the clinical manifestations of periodontal pocket, trauma from occlusion & their significant role in periodontal disease progression. In addition it coverstheprognosis&comprehensivetreatmentplanofvariousformsofperiodontal disease.Italsofocusesontheclinicalfeaturesofvariousformsofperiodontaldiseaseswith emphasis on rationales&principles of non-surgical therapeuticmodalities.

Major Core Courses

ENDO 322 Endodontics I Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 5 Pract.) PrerequisiteODTP321&ENDO321 This course emphasizes on endodontic diagnosis & treatment planning, clinical & radiographic examination of pulp & periapical diseases; non-traumatic endodontic emergencies: pretreatment, inter-appointment & post obturation emergencies; Drugsused inendodontics&retreatmentof failure.Duringthiscoursethestudent is introduced to theclinics to startpracticingdiagnosiswhilehestillhaspreclinicalsession tomaster his practical skills.

OPER 322 Operative Dentistry I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.) PrerequisiteOPER321 Thecourseprovidesstudentswithprofoundknowledgeregardingpatientassessment, diagnosis,&treatmentplanningthatwillbeimplementedintheclinicalsetting.They willbeabletomanagetoothpain&hypersensitivity,deepcariouslesions&properly selectsuitabletypeofdentalrestoration.Studentswilldeveloptheirclinicalskillsin handlingsimpletomoderateoperativecasesinconservativeapproachaccordingtoset criteria.Studentsareexpectedtocompletetheirpatient’sneedsinsafeenvironment&applybasicstandardsofinfectioncontrol.

PEDI 421 Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisitePHBS322 The course aims to enable the students to recognize the developmental stages of dentition & occlusion as well as morphological difference between primary & permanent teeth. It helps the student understands the mechanism of eruption & exfoliation&identifyproblemsassociatedwiththeeruptionprocesstohelpthemto developfutureclinicaldiagnosticsense.Thecoursealsoaimstoenablethestudents to identifychildrenwithpotentialocclusalproblems,& intercept,prevent, treat& eliminatefactors involvedinproducingoro-facialabnormalities includingtheuseof different habit breaking appliances& different types of spacemaintainers.

ORTD 421 Orthodontics I Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.)PrerequisiteORTD322

Theobjectivesofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswithastrongfoundationinthearea ofclinicalapplicationofvariousorthodonticappliances.Thepotential&limitationsof theapplianceswillbeemphasizedalongwiththebiologicaleffectsofdifferenttypes offorcesappliedbytheappliances. Thestudentwillbetrainedtoapplytheprinciplesofcriticalthinking&problemsolving relatedtothecomprehensivecareofpatientsaimingatdifferentiatingsimplecases thatageneralpractitionercantreatfromthosedemandingreferraltotheorthodontistwithspecialemphasisoninterceptivetreatment.

Thestudentwillbeinvolvedintheprescription&clinicaluseofremovableappliances in theprevention& interceptionofdevelopingocclusal problemsaswell as simpleorthodontic toothmovement.



OSRG 421 Oral Surgery I Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2 Pract.)PrerequisiteOSRG321

The course aims to educate the students in the basic principles of sterilization, disinfection&antisepsis.Thecoursealsowillenablethestudentstohaveintellectual& clinicalskillsinbasic&complicatedexodontias.Also,thecoursewillgivethestudents an ideaabout impactedteeth&theirsurgicalmanagement.Finally, iteducates the studentshow toevaluate&manage themedically compromisedpatients indental clinic.

PERI 421 Periodontology II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisitePERI322

The course provides an in depth knowledge in surgical management of different periodontal diseases with an emphasis on indications, contraindications as well as the principles that govern various periodontal surgical procedures. It also focuses ondifferentperiodontalflaptechniques&usesoflaserinvariousdentalprocedures. Studentsareexposedtowiderangeofpatientswithvariousperiodontalproblems, allgetclinicalexperienceinnonsurgicaltreatment&observationindifferentsurgicalperiodontal procedures.

FPRO 421 Fixed Prosthodontics I Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 5 Pract.) PrerequisiteFPRO322

Theaimistoprovidebasicguidelinestofullycomprehendthepatient’sbodylanguage. Clarifying the treatment plan options, types& conditions of abutments to identify hopelessteeth.Tounderstandthebiocompatibilityofdifferentmaterialsusedinfixed prosthodontics&explainingthehybridprosthesisalongwithitsclinicalsteps.

RPRO 421 Removable Prosthodontics I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.) PrerequisiteRPRO322

Thecoursedealswiththemanagementofthecompletelyedentulouspatient.Topics includeexamination,diagnosis&treatmentplan,impressionsobjectives,preliminary &final impression techniques aswell as materials used. The course describes the techniques for recordingmaxillo-mandibular relationship,selection&arrangement ofartificialteeth,principlesofocclusion,tryin,insertionaswellasinstructionsgiven tothepatient.

ENDO 421 Endodontics II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteENDO322

Introduces students to root resorption; Vital pulp therapy: direct & indirect pulp capping, pulptomy& revascularization;managementof openapex:Apexification&apexogenesis in permanent teeth; traumatic injuries: classification & treatment.

Major Core Courses

OPER 421 Operative Dentistry II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteOPER322

Thecourseprovidesadvancedknowledge&skills in theareaofadhesivedentistry.Studentswillbeable tomasterdirect& indirectestheticrestorationsaswellas in-

officebleaching.Managementofmutilatedteethwillbefeatured&clinicallystudents areexpectedtobecompetenttocompletemorecomplexcases.Aspartofthecourse, studentwillbeaskedtopresenttheirclinicalcaseswithallrequireddocumentationinseminarformat&groupdiscussion.

PEDI 422 Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry II Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 1.5 Pract.) PrerequisitePEDI421

Thecourseisdesignedtohelpthestudenttorecognizethemorphologicmodifications ofcavitypreparationsinprimaryteeth&developtheclinicaljudgmentconcerningthe restorativematerialsused.Principlesofpulptherapy,theconcepts,etiologicfactors,& clinicalpictureofnursing&rampantcariesarealsocovered.Thiscoursealsoprovides practical&relevant informationthathelpthestudenttoproviderecommendations to parents regarding nursing habits to prevent the conditions. Early childhood caries (ECC) isalsocoveredwithspecialemphasisonmanagement&preventionof thediseaseaswellasthevalueofcaries.Childmanagementbothpsychologically& pharmacologicallywillalsobeaddressedtoallowstudentstobepreparedwithsome informationaboutthechildpsychologybeforebeinginchargeoftreatingchildpatient. Studentswillbeallowedtoentertheclinicswithseniorstudentstogiveoralhygieneinstructionstothepediatricpatients&parents&tobefamiliartotheatmosphere.

ORTD 422 Orthodontics II Cr:1(1Lec.,1Pract.) PrerequisiteORTD421

Thiscourseemphasizestheskillsofcomprehensivetreatmentplanningincasessuchas archlengthdeficiency,missing&impactedteethinadditiontoprovidingthestudents withagoodunderstandingoftheinterdisciplinaryapproachoftreatingmalocclusions,managementofsurgicalaswellascleftlip&palatecases.

Thecausesoforthodonticrelapse&theimportanceofretentionwillbediscussedin detailalongwiththedesignofdifferentretentionappliances. Theclinicalexperienceofthestudentwillbereinforcedthroughtheearlytreatmentofchildrenwithdevelopingmalocclusions.

OSRG 422 Oral Surgery II Cr:3(2Lec.,2Pract.)PrerequisiteOSRG421 The course aims to educate the students about basic principles ofwound healing. It teaches all possible techniques for soft & hard tissues pre-prosthetic surgeries, differentialdiagnosisoftheoral&head&neckcysts&oraltumorswithdescriptionof itsdifferenttreatmentapproaches.Also,howtodiagnosethedifferentdiseasesofthe salivaryglands&itspossibletreatmentmodalities.Thecourseenablesthestudentstoassess&managemaxillarysinusodontogenicdisease.



FPRO 422 Fixed Prosthodontics IICr:3(1Lec.,5Pract.)PrerequisiteFPRO421

Theaimistoexplainthedifferenttypesoflaminateveneerrestoration,severaloptions totreatmutilated&periodontallycompromisedteeth,ontheotherhandclarifying usesoflaserinfixedprosthodontics&recentclassifications,materials,techniquesfornewceramicsystems.

RPRO 422 Removable Prosthodontics IICr:2(1Lec.,2.5Pract.)PrerequisiteRPRO421

Thecoursehelpsthestudenttorecognizepatients’complaints,post-insertioncare &changes.Managementofresidualridgeresorption,problems,surgical&prosthetic management are also discussed. It focuses on complete denture relining, types & usesofdifferentreliningmaterials.Prostheticmanagement&comprehensivecarefor geriatricpatientsarecovered.Advancedprosthodontictreatmentareintroducedas toothsupportedoverdentures.Phonetics&speechproblemofprostheticoriginarediscussed.

ENDO 422 Endodontics IIICr:3(1Lec.,4.5Pract.)PrerequisiteENDO421

Emphasizesonproceduralaccidents,prevention&management.Nickel-Titaniumrotary instruments: Application & description of different techniques of instrumentations usingdifferentsystemsofNitiFiles.Endodonticmicrobiology:associationofbacteria &periapicaldisease, indications&techniques forculturing.Endodonticperiodontal interrelationship;&geriatricendodontics.

OPER 422 Operative Dentistry III Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 4.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteOPER421

The courseaims to increase theesthetic concept&applicationofdentalmaterials in clinical esthetic dentistry. In-depth knowledge is provided on the fundamentals of esthetic dentistry, smile design, dental illusion, dental photography, & esthetic work-up.Studentswillbeabletomanageesthetictoothdefects&clinicallypractice diastemaclosure,compositebuild-up,&directcompositeveneers.Bytheendofthis course, the studentwill start from thepoint viewofart&buildup theconceptofesthetics in patient evaluation& treatment.

Major Core Courses

PHBS 521 Ethics & Professionalism in Dentistry Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisitePHBS321

Thecourseaimsatprovidingthestudentwiththelegalrulesgoverningtheprofession &anunderstandingoftheimportanceofclinician-patientsoundrelationshipforthe successofthedeliveredtreatment.Theethicalprinciplesthatprevailonthepractice ofdentistryarepresented,togetherwiththerights&obligationsofthedentisttowards his patients, colleagues&public authorities, aswell aspatient’s duties towardshis dentist. Documentation, report writing techniques for legal necessities and/or for referralsare taught.TheLebanese taxationsystem ispresented&professional skill developmentishighlightedasoneofthedentist’sobligations.Finally,themission& scopeofauthorityofbothLebaneseDentalAssociation(LDA)&theMinistryofPublicHealth(MOPH)aredescribedtogetherwithmostrelevantfunds,boards&regulations.

PEDI 521 Pediatric Dentistry I Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 3 Pract.) PrerequisitePEDI422 Thecourserepresentsasubstantialfoundationforpracticingcomprehensivedentistry with children. The topics teach the student basic knowledge concerning clinical assessment of the child, diagnosis & treatment plan formulation, various caries assessmentmodalities& their role in cariesprediction&management.Thecourse isalsodesignedtohelpthestudenttorecognizethebehaviouralcharacteristics’of children&implementtechniquesofbehaviouralmanagementforchildren.It isalso designed to help the students to recognize management techniques for children with traumatic injuries. Students will be able to practice standard comprehensive preventive&therapeuticoralhealthcareforchildrenfrombirth,childhoodthroughadolescence based on proper anticipatory guidance.

OSRG 521 Oral Surgery & Implantology Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteOSRG422

The course aims to introduce the students to the scope ofmaxillofacial surgery& providesthemwithknowledgeabouttheprinciples,bacteriology,causes&propagation of odontogenic infection & its different types of presentation either intraoral or extraoral(fascialspacesofinfection)&itsmanagement.Thesecondpartofthecourse aimstogiveagoodknowledgeaboutimplantdentistry.Itwillintroducethecandidates tothedifferenttypesofdentalimplants,thetreatmentplanningforimplantcases&thedelayedversusthe immediatesurgical techniquesfor implantplacement.

PERI 521 Periodontology III Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisitePERI421

Thecourse isa continuationofpreviouscourse& isdesigned toprovide students with an in-depth awareness of etiology, diagnosis as well as different periodontal plastic&aestheticsurgeries.Inaddition,itcoversmanagementofperiodontalsurgical complications.Moreover, it focuseson laserapplicationforperiodontal therapyas well asperiodontal considerationsofdental implant.



FPRO 521 Fixed Prosthodontics III Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 5 Pract.) PrerequisiteFPRO422

Thecourseprovides theprinciplesofestheticalongwith thenecessary knowledge to deal with single tooth replacement & mouth rehabilitation cases. Causes of tooth surface loss, occlusal analysis & correction will be emphasized. Rationale & presurgicaltreatmentplanningfordental implantsarealsodiscussed.Inadditionto TMDmanagementusingdifferenttypesofocclusalsplints&prostheticfailurewillbediscussed.

RPRO 521 Removable Prosthodontics III Cr: 2 (1 lec., 2.5 Pract. ) PrerequisiteRPRO422

The course dealswith themanagement of the partially edentulous patient. Topics includeexamination,diagnosis&treatmentplan,mouthpreparation,primary&final impressions, principles & philosophies of design, maxillo-mandibular relationship, trialfittingofmetalframework.Principlesoftoothselection,try-in,checkocclusion,denture insertion,patient’s instructions& complaints arediscussed.

ENDO 521 Endodontics IV Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 5 Pract.) PrerequisiteENDO422

Providesstudentswithclinicalexperiencesnecessaryforpreparationendodontically treatedteethforrestoration,effectofrestorationonsuccess&failure,effectofRCT & loss of tooth structureon strengthof endodontically treated teeth, structural& esthetic consideration; sonic&ultrasonic instruments in endodontics; bleaching ofdiscolored teeth&surgicalendodontics.

OPER 521 Operative Dentistry IV Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteOPER422

The course offers clinical experience in interdisciplinary approach where students willbeable topracticeoperative&estheticdentistryofmorecomplexcasesusing appropriatesequentialtreatmentplan.Studentsareexpectedtoprovideindependent clinicaljudgmentwithdecreasingsupervision.Theywillbecompetentinjudgingfailed restoration&makingproperdecisionregardingrepairorreplacement.Attheendof thecourse,studentwillbeaskedtopresentacompletedcomprehensivecasewith smileanalysis&treatmentoffered.

PHBS 522 Interprofessional Education for Health Care Cr: 1 (1 Lec., 1 Pract.) PrerequisitePHBS521

Thecourseaimstofostertheknowledge,skills,attitudes&behavioursthatfacilitate effective interprofessional (IP) collaborative practice among health care providers. Through interactive learning, studentswill exploreways inwhich their professions canworktogetherinordertooptimizepatient’scarerespectingeachother’sroles& responsibilities.Thecourseemploysavarietyofinteractivemethods&technologies. This course provides students with the fundamental IP competencies, which are necessary for a coordinated& safe IP collaboration that decreasesmedical errors, &improvespatient’ssafety,&outcomesregardlessoftheirpracticeenvironment&

Major Core Courses

professionaldiscipline.Thecourseemploysavarietyofinteractivelearningmethods &technologiesincludingsimulation.Thecontentaddressestheerrorsinhealthcare settings,casestudiesaboutpatientswithacuteand/orchronicillnesses,aswellasIP corecompetenciesincludingunderstandingroles&responsibilitiesforself&others,IP conflictmanagement,IPcommunication,IPcollaborativeleadership,teamfunctioning,& collaborativepatient-centered approach.

CLNC 522 Clinical Comprehensive Care Cr: 2 (2 Lec.) CorequisitePROS522

Thiscourseisdesignedtoendorsetheconceptoftotalpatientcare.Throughoutthe courses,studentsareprovidedwithampleopportunitiestodeveloptheircompetency intreatmentplanning&casepresentation.Duringthesenioryear, intheintegrated clinics,studentsprovidetotalcarefortheirpatientsfollowingamodelresemblinga privatepractice.Theyarealsoresponsibleforthecompletionofthetreatmentoftheir assigned patients. All comprehensive clinical experiences are grouped into a single course,atwhichstudentspresent&discusstheirdocumentedcasesinascheduled seminarsessionsasapartial fulfillmentoftheirgraduationrequirements(OSCE). A multidisciplinarycommitteewillevaluatethestudent’swork.

PEDI 522 Pediatric Dentistry II Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2.5 Pract.) PrerequisitePEDI521

Thecourseincludesgingival&periodontaldiseasesaffectingthechildpatientfrom birththroughadolescencetohelpthestudentsidentifythecondition,readilydiagnose it&managethechildpatientwithprescriptionofmedicationwheneverneeded.The differentpathologicalconditionsthatmightaffecttheoral&paraoraltissuesinchildren &infantsarealsocovered.Itisdesignedaswelltohelpthestudentcomprehendthe differentcategoriesofchildrenwithspecialneedsaswellasmedicallycompromised patients.The influenceofdiet&nutritionon theoral conditionsofchildren isalso covered.Minimalinterventionasaconceptinpatientmanagementishighlightenedthroughoutthecourse.

OSRG 522 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Cr: 3 (2 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteOSRG521

Thecourseaimstoeducatethestudentsintheinitialmanagementofpatientswith facialtrauma.Familiarizethemwithdiagnosis&differenttechniquesofmanagingfacial traumacases.Giveageneralideaaboutthedifferentcausesoffacialpain&itspossible treatmentmodalities.Also,familiarizethemwiththereconstructionmodalitiesofthe jaws.ThecoursegivesanideaabouttheanatomyofTMJ&thedifferentdisordersthat canoccurwithintheTMJ&thedifferentwaysfortheirmanagement.Finally,thecourse introducesthestudentstotheprinciplesofcorrectionsofdentofacialdeformities&managementofpatientswithorofacialclefts.



PROS 522 Prosthodontics Cr: 4 (1 Lec., 7.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteFPRO521&RPRO521;CorequisiteCLNC522

The course is designed to provide studentswith the technique for partial denture relining, rebasing & repair. Other forms of partial dentures, attachments used in prosthodontics,factorsaffectingtheirselectionarealsopresented.Thecoursealso presentsmacro&microanatomyofdentalimplants,prostheticcomponents&steps along with impression techniques & selection of abutments, criteria of success &failure. It also covers the role of theprosthodontist inmaxillofacial prosthesis.

REST 522 Restorative Dentistry Cr: 3 (1 Lec., 6 Pract.) PrerequisiteENDO521&OPER521

Thecourseisdesignedtogivethestudentthesufficientknowledgeabouttheoverall viewoverhistreatmentjustbeforebecominganofficialdentist.Itwillhelphimassess his treatment success rate through evaluation of the endodontic outcome. Root canaltreatment&restorationversussingletooth implant. Iatrogeniceffectsonthe dentalpulp&protectingthepulpfromtheeffectofrestorativematerials.Finally,theinteractionbetweenthegeneraldentist&theendodontist.

DENT 501 Rotary Endodontics Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE

Nickeltitaniumrotaryinstrumentsisanewgenerationofendodonticinstrumentsthat haveaddedastrikingnewdimensiontothepracticeofendodontics.Thiscourseaims toorientthestudentswiththedifferentrotaryNiTisystemsavailableinthemarket&trainthemtousethoseinstrumentsintheirfutureclinicallife.

DENT 502 Esthetic Dentistry (CAD CAM) Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thecourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothecurrent&emergingtechnologies for digital intra-oral impressions&CAD/CAMdentistry. This coursewill provide an understanding of the latest advances in dental CAD/CAM technology & related restorative options. Students will gain an overview of science, clinical indications, materials&techniques.Theywillalsogatherhands-onexperienceacquiringadigitalimpression, designing a digital restoration&milling a final restoration.

DENT 503 Oral Implantology Cr: 2 (1 Lec., 2 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE

The course is designed to give the student an idea about the history of dental implantology. It isaimedtoteachthecandidateaboutthedifferenttypesofdental implants,conceptsofosseointegration&factorsaidinginincreasingthesuccessrate of dental implantology. Studentswill be able to take an idea about the difference betweendelayed& immediate implantation.Recentadjunctivesurgical techniques, which is performed with dental implants such as sinus lift, ridge expansion, ridge splitting,GBR&theuseofPRF&PRPwillbetaught.Finally,dealingwithcomplicationsthatmayarisewithdental implantswillbecovered.

Major Core Courses

DENT 504 Laser Dentistry Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thelasercoursewillequipthestudentswithtechnicalknowledgealongwithvaluable clinicalexpertiseintheuseofdentallasersonpatientsindifferentdentalapplications withemphasisonclinicalapplicationofbothsoft&hardlasersforthetreatmentofperiodontaldiseases&conditions.

DENT 505 Community Service Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thecourse isdesignedtohelpthestudentstounderstandthe importanceofWHO pathfindersurveysintheassessmentoftheoralhealthconditions&treatmentneedsofthepopulation,aswellastheplanning&evaluationoforalhealthservices.

DENT 506 Advanced Radiology (CBCT) Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

The course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in oral & maxillofacial radiology including conventional dental radiography, cone beam computedtomography(CBCT),CTscanaswellasmagneticresonanceimaging(MRI). Italsocoversotherimagingmodalitiesasnuclearmedicine&bonescan,sialography&computer assisted maxillofacial imaging.

DENT 507 Forensic Dentistry Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

The objective of this course is for students to obtain in- depth knowledge & understandingofforensicdentistryhistory&variousscientificidentificationmethods toassist in identificationofvictims related tocrimeoraccident. Italsoemphasizes thatalldentalprofessionalsdotakepartinonewayoranotherinforensicdentistryby keepingaccurate,current,detailed&legibledentalrecordstoaidintheidentification ofindividualswhoarevictimsofcriminalacts,murderinvestigations,missingpersons,ormass fatalities.

DENT 508 Medical Emergencies Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thiscourseisdesignedtoimprovetheabilityofthedentalstudenttoplan,manage &handleofficemedicalemergenciesasapartof thedental team.Also, it includes thediscussionoftheimportanceofathoroughhealthhistoryindealingwithmedical emergencies, background information on emergencies, vital signs& emergency kit components.Finally,itprovidesscenariosofmedicalemergencysituations&howtohandle them.



DENT 509 Dental Photography Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithlittleornobackgroundinphotography. It providesan introductorypart inhistoryofphotography&thebasiccomponentsof recent cameras. This course uses the advanced digital camera to build basic skills in students who have an interest in photography, but no prior experience. Using a combination of lecture, demonstration, & hands-on exercises, this course will explore the basic photographic techniques & artistic concerns involved in making photographs.Theseincludecamerahandling,composition,effectiveuseoflight&file management.Studentsattendingthecoursemusthaveadigitalcamerawithaperture priority,shutterpriority,&exposurecompensation.Thestudentwillknowhowtouse thecomponentsindifferentconditionstotakespecificphotosespeciallywhiletaking professionaldentalphotosfortheircasepresentationordocumentations.Thecourse goalistounderstandthefactorsaffectingdifferentconditionsthatresultsinthefinaloutcomeofaproperlymanagedphotograph.

DENT 510 Orofacial Pain & Pain Control Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thecoursediscusstheanatomyofthehead&neckemphasizingtheanatomyoftheTMJ &musclesofmastication.Itgivesanoverviewofthetheory&principlesoforofacial pain.Itfocusesonacquisitionofclinicalskillsinevaluation,diagnosis&treatmentofa widevarietyofTMD&orofacialpaindisorders.Bytheendofthecoursethestudent wouldhaveawideknowledgetoconcludethedifferentialdiagnosisofodontogenic& non-odontogenicorofacialpain&thedifferentwaysfortheirmanagement.

DENT 511 Prevention & Risk Assessment Cr: 1 (2 Prac.) PrerequisiteNONE

This course includes current, evidence-based content on preventive dentistry that dentalclinicianswillutilizeduringpatientassessment.Thecoursewillletthecandidate understand preventive dentistry which is a comprehensive approach that should calibratetheentiredentalteamintheindividualizedcare&educationofeachpatient inthedentalpractice.Ithelpstodevelopstudents’skillstoprevent,detect,assess& treatdentalproblems&toevaluatetheirpredictors.Bytheendof thiscourse, the candidatewillbecapabletodevelopamanagementstrategy&afollowupregimen basedonpatient’sspecificriskassessment.

DENT 512 Orthodontic Clinical Training Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE This course is an opportunity for any interested student to acquire additional experienceinlimitedobjectivetoothmovement.Thestudentwillattendpostgraduate orthodontic clinics tomonitor& assist the residents in conducting treatment. The student will be allowed to attend postgraduate seminars in Orthodontics & other postgraduate orthodontic lectures of particular interest.

Major Core Courses

DENT 513 Restorative Dentistry Clinics Cr:1(2.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thiscoursewillgivethestudentstheopportunitytopractice&treatcasesrequiring Operative Dentistry & Endodontic under direct supervision. The primary aim of thiscourse istoallowstudentstoexpandtheirskills indiagnosis&managementof diseases related to loss of hard tooth structure. Students are allowed to perform different services as direct composite& amalgam restorations, indirect inlay/onlay restorations.Moreover,studentswillenhancetheirskillsindiagnosis&treatmentof non-vitalteeth&assesstheoutcomeofcarewhilemaintainingthehighestmoral&professional ethical standards.

DENT 514 Prosthodontics clinics Cr:1(2.5 Pract.) PrerequisiteNONE

This coursewill let the students to perform&practice a supervised treatment for patientsrequiringprosthodonticscare.Themainobjectiveofthiscourseistoallow thestudentstodevelopfurtherpracticalskillsthroughperformingcommonprosthetic procedures includingcompletedentures,partialdentures,custommetallicposts,& fixedporcelainfusedtometalaswellasallceramiccrowns&bridges.Attheendofthe course,theimprovedgainedpracticalskillswillaidthestudentsinthemoreadvanced successiveprosthodonticscourses.

DENT 515 Mentored Research Cr: 1 (1 Lec.) PrerequisiteNONE

Thiscoursewillpreparestudentstoapplytheirpreviousgainedknowledgeregarding thedifferentresearchmethodologies.Italsoallowsthestudenttodesignaresearch protocolinhisfieldofinterestunderthesupervisionofhis/hermentor.Bytheendof thiscourse,thestudentwillconstructaneffectiveresearchproposalthatwillserve asthestartingpointforthestudythathewillconductlaterwithinresearchprojectcourse.

DENT 516 Research Project Cr: 2 (2 Lec.) PrerequisiteDENT515

Thementoredresearchcourseisaprerequisiteforthiscourse.Thiscourseisdesigned todevelopskillsinresearchmethodsthroughactiveparticipationinresearchactivities. Bytheendofthiscourse,theresearchworkofthecandidatemustbepresentedin a scientific manner through publishing as a journal article, conference poster/oral presentationinanationalorinternationalscientificmeetings.



Study PlanBachelor Degree in Oral & Dental Surgery (B.D.S) (180 Credit Hours)

First Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

BCHM 221 Biochemistry 2 NONE

BIOL 221 MolecularGenetics 1 NONE

ANAT 221 GrossAnatomy 2 NONE

PHRM 221 MedicalBotany 2 NONE

PHYL 221 Physiology 2 NONE

BIOM 221 PrinciplesofDentalBiomaterials 1 NONE

DANT 221 DentalAnatomy 2 NONE

University Elective (General)1 6

Second Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ANAT 222 Head&NeckAnatomy 3 ANAT 221

GHST 222 GeneralHistology 1 NONE

MICR 222 Microbiology&Immunology 2 BCHM221orBIOL221

BIOM 222 AppliedDentalBiomaterialsI 2 BIOM221

DANT 222 DentalAnatomy&Occlusion 3 DANT 221

OPER 222 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryI 2 DANT 221


Third Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PATH 223 Pathology 2 ANAT 221

PHBS 223 BehaviouralSciences 1 NONE

OCLS 223 FundamentalsofOcclusion 1 DANT 222

ORBL 223 OralBiologyI 3 GHST222

BIOM 223 AppliedDentalBiomaterialsII 2 BIOM221

ORAD 223 OralRadiology 1 ANAT 222

FPRO 223 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsI 2 OPER 222

RPRO 223 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsI 2 DANT 222

OPER 223 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryII 2 OPER 222


Study Plan

Fourth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

MICR 224 AppliedMicrobiology&InfectionControl 1 MICR222

PHRM 224 Pharmacology 2 PHRM 221&PHYL221

PHBS 224 Research&EvidenceBasedDentistry 2 NONE

OPTH 224 OralPathologyI 2 ORBL223

ORBL 224 OralBiologyII 2 ORBL223

ENDO 224 PreclinicalEndodonticsI 2 ORAD 223&OPER223

FPRO 224 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsII 2 FPRO223

RPRO 224 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsII 2 RPRO 223

OPER 224 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryIII 2 OPER 223


Fifth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PHBS 321 PracticeManagement 1 PHBS223

GMED 321 General Medicine 2 PATH 223

OMED 321 Oral Medicine I 1 OPTH 224

ENDO 321 PreclinicalEndodonticsII 2 ENDO 224

FPRO 321 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsIII 2 FPRO224

RPRO 321 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsIII 2 RPRO 224

OPER 321 PreclinicalOperativeDentistryIV 2 OPER 224

OSRG 321 Anesthesia 1 PHRM 224

ODTP 321 OralDiagnosis,Radiology&TreatmentPlanning 3 ORAD 223

&PERI321*

PERI 321 PreventivePeriodontology 2 MICR224&ODTP321*



Sixth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

GSRG 322 GeneralSurgery,ENT&Ophthalmology 2 PATH 223

PHBS 322 Preventive&PublicHealthDentistry 2 PHBS224

OPTH 322 OralPathologyII 2 OPTH 224

ORTD 322 IntroductiontoOrthodontics 1 OLCS223

OMED 322 Oral Medicine II 1 OMED 321

FPRO 322 PreclinicalFixedProsthodonticsIV 2 FPRO321

RPRO 322 PreclinicalRemovableProsthodonticsIV 2 RPRO 321

PERI 322 PeriodontologyI 1 PERI 321

ENDO 322 EndodonticsI 3 ENDO 321&ODTP321*

OPER 322 OperativeDentistryI 2 OPER 321

Seventh Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PEDI 421 Preventive&PediatricDentistryI 2 PHBS322

ORTD 421 OrthodonticsI 1 ORTD 322

OSRG 421 OralSurgeryI 3 OSRG321

PERI 421 PeriodontologyII 2 PERI 322

FPRO 421 FixedProsthodonticsI 3 FPRO322

RPRO 421 RemovableProsthodonticsI 2 RPRO 322

ENDO 421 EndodonticsII 2 ENDO 322

OPER 421 OperativeDentistryII 2 OPER 322

FacultyElectives2

Eighth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PEDI 422 Preventive&PediatricDentistryII 2 PEDI 421

ORTD 422 OrthodonticsII 1 ORTD 421

OSRG 422 OralSurgeryII 3 OSRG421

FPRO 422 FixedProsthodonticsII 3 FPRO421

RPRO 422 RemovableProsthodonticsII 2 RPRO 421

ENDO 422 EndodonticsIII 3 ENDO 421

OPER 422 OperativeDentistryIII 3 OPER 421

FacultyElectives2 1

Study Plan

Ninth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PHBS 521 Ethics&ProfessionalisminDentistry 1 PHBS321

PEDI 521 PediatricDentistryI 2 PEDI 422

OSRG 521 OralSurgery&Implantology 2 OSRG422

PERI 521 PeriodontologyIII 1 PERI 421

FPRO 521 FixedProsthodonticsIII 3 FPRO422

RPRO 521 RemovableProsthodonticsIII 2 RPRO 422

ENDO 521 EndodonticsIV 3 ENDO 422

OPER 521 OperativeDentistryIV 2 OPER 422

FacultyElectives2 2

Tenth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

PHBS 522 InterprofessionalEducationforHealthCare 1 PHBS521

CLNC 522 ClinicalComprehensiveCare 2 ODTP321&PROS522*

PEDI 522 PediatricDentistryII 3 PEDI 521

OSRG 522 Oral&MaxillofacialSurgery 3 OSRG521

PROS 522 Prosthodontics 4 FPRO521&RPRO521&CLNC522*

REST 522 RestorativeDentistry 3 ENDO521&OPER521

FacultyElectives2 2

*Co-requisite



Faculty Electives Crs. Pre-co/requisites

DENT 501 RotaryEndodontics 2 NONE

DENT 502 EstheticDentistry(CADCAM) 2 NONE

DENT 503 OralImplantology 2 NONE

DENT 504 LaserDentistry 1 NONE

DENT 505 CommunityService 1 NONE

DENT 506 AdvancedRadiology(CBCT) 1 NONE

DENT 507 ForensicDentistry 1 NONE

DENT 508 MedicalEmergencies 1 NONE

DENT 509 DentalPhotography 1 NONE

DENT 510 OrofacialPain&PainControl 1 NONE

DENT 511 Prevention&RiskAssessment 1 NONE

DENT 512 OrthodonticClinicalTraining 1 NONE

DENT 513 RestorativeDentistryClinics 1 NONE

DENT 514 ProsthodonticsClinics 1 NONE

DENT 515 MentoredResearch 1 NONE

DENT 516 ResearchProject 2 DENT 515

1Atotalof14creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatorycourseslist including:ARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another9creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectivecourseslist+ICDL.2Atotalof6creditsisrequiredasFacultyElectives.

-ThelistofUniversityRequirementcourses&theirdescriptionsarepresentedintheintroductorypagesofthiscatalogue.

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