Introduction to Dentistry BDNT 1101

Course description:

This course introduces students to the professional dental field by giving them an overview of the basic concepts, principles, procedures of various specialties in dentistry and historical and evolution developments.Special emphasis is given to the preventive aspects in each dental discipline. Orientation to the curriculum and regulations in pre-clinical and clinical areas are also provided. 

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide students with a multifaceted, unique introduction to the field of dentistry and to motivate dental students at the start of their studies by giving them some insights into dentistry.

Course outcomes:

After completion of this course students should be able to:

  • Define various disciplines in dentistry and describe objectives of each discipline.
  • Be familiar with characteristics of each target population served by a particular discipline.
  • Discuss preventive aspects of each discipline in dentistry.
  • Explain the role of dentist in patient management related to the discipline.
  • Discuss regulations in pre-clinical and clinical areas.
  • Discuss thedentistryhistorical developments.