General Medicine & Infectious Diseases BDNT 3326

Course description:

This course introduces the dental student to general medicine and infectious diseases concepts and their application to dentistry. The body will be broken down into the major organ systems, with discussion on their pathophysiology and how it effects dental care. The course covers the diagnosis, approach, management and complications of cases which are most likely to be encountered in the dental profession.

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide students with knowledge for general medicine and infectious diseases concepts and their application to Dentistry.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with cardiovascular system abnormalities, and recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with endocrine system abnormalities. And recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with hepatic system abnormalities. And recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with renal system abnormalities. And recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with pulmonary system abnormalities. And recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage the patient with hematologic problems. And recommend appropriate specialist for further treatment.
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage the patient with nervous system abnormalities. 
  • Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with HIV infection and AIDS, and use appropriate techniques in dealing with such patients, Diagnose, investigate and manage patients with different infectious diseases related to dentistry, and use appropriate techniques in dealing with such patients.