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Level Ten
Course No. & Name / Course Title / Level Ten / Total
Lecture / Practical/
(Pre-Clinic) / Clinic
513 OMS / Clinical Oral Surgery 4 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1
522 DSD / Oral Medicine 1 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 2
513 RSD / Clinical operative dentistry 4 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1
524 RSD / Clinical Endodontics 2 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1
513 CPD / Clinical Periodontology 4 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 2
515 POD / Clinical Pediatric dentistry 2 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 2
517 POD / Pre-clinical orthodontics 2 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 2
523 PSD / Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 2 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1
534 PSD / Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1
511 ENT / Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1
521MAC / Applied Microbiology / 1 / 1 / 0 / 2
511 GIM / General Internal Medicine / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1
511 GSO / General Surgery / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1
TOTAL / 8 / 2 / 8 / 18
Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
513 OMS / Clinical Oral Surgery 4 / 0 / 1 / 1
Course Description
Introduction:
This is mainly a clinical course in advanced oral surgery which is designed to get the dental student to carry out more complicated minor oral surgical procedures under local anesthesia. Cases such as retained roots, impacted teeth, alveoloplasty, and management of orofacial infections are given to the student to treat under faculty supervision.
Students are also introduced to hospital rules and protocol, which include medical records, doctor’s orders, progress notes, laboratory and radiographical results, temperature/pressure/respiration graphics, operation notes and discharge summary.
The second semester includes a series of formal lectures that covers topics in major oral and maxillofacial surgery which were not adequately covered during previous oral surgery courses.
Course Objectives:
  1. Patient assessment and examination with a scientific identification of the surgical problems
  2. Appropriate sequence of surgical care in the overall treatment plan
  3. Student should recognize when it is appropriate to refer patients to a specialist.
  4. Student should learn how to interpret the results of the physical evaluation and understand the findings that will alter and influence treatment
  5. Discuss findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan options with the patient and to obtain informed consent to carry the treatment.
  6. Control of patients' pain and anxiety through the use of local anesthesia and other procedures.
  7. Development of confidence, respect, and trust in the patient-care relationship
  8. Diagnosis and management of complications resulting from minor surgical procedures with appropriate patient follow up.
  9. Writing prescriptions and understanding the use of prescription drugs in the practice of minor oral surgery.
  10. Student can perform the following procedures: uncomplicated extraction of single or multi-rooted, non-impacted teeth; uncomplicated removal of fractured or residual root tips; uncomplicated pre-prosthetic surgery; uncomplicated biopsy of soft tissues; management of uncomplicated infections of dental origin; and assessment and management of impacted teeth under a close supervision.
  11. The student should by the end of the course be able to carry out routine minor oral surgical procedures which include flap designs, cutting of alveolar bone by the use of surgical burs and bone files. He should also be familiar with suturing techniques, suture materials and needles.
  12. The student will have a clear idea about in patient oral and maxillofacial surgery patient, through weekly visits to the hospitals. Special emphasis is put on facial trauma, orthognathic surgery cases and management of benign and malignant tumors.
Course Contents:
  • Management of Medically Compromised Patients
  • Medical Emergencies in Dental Clinic
  • Sedation
  • Surgical Management of Bone Pathology
  • Preprosthetic Surgery
  • Dental Implants
  • Orthognatic Surgery
  • TMJ Surgery
  • Surgical Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Salivary Glands Surgery
Teaching Methodology:
  • Clinical and Practical Sessions
  • Hospital Rounds
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
  • Student’s Practical Work 60 Marks
  • Final Practical Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
Required textbooks:
  • Textbook of General and Oral Surgery By Wray, Lee, Clark, and Stenhouse (2003).
Reference textbooks:
  • Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery By Peterson, Ellis, Hupp, Tucker; 4 edition (2003)

Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
522 DSD / Oral Medicine I / 1 / 1 / 2
Course Description
Introduction:
This course contains several lectures about general oral medicine subjects that are very important for the general dental practitioner. This is supported by clinical sessions in which students will see and treat patient with oral lesions. Some of these clinical sessions will be taken at the Riyadh Central Hospital.
Course Objectives:
During this course the students should learn and practice several aspects of oral medicine. This will include:
  1. Ability to recognize systemic conditions that may affect dental patients.
  2. Recognition and diagnosis of oral soft and hard tissue changes.
  3. Request the proper investigative procedures needed for the patient based on the oral and systemic findings.
  4. Management and treatment of patients with oral soft and hard tissue changes.
  5. Patient referral procedures and dental report writing.
Course Contents:
  • Diagnostic Skills
  • Therapeutics in Oral Medicine
  • Common Laboratory, Diagnostic Tests
  • Temporomandibular Disorders
  • Endocrine Disease
  • Dermatologic Disease
  • Oral Premalignant Lesions
  • Salivary Gland Diseases
  • Viral Infection
  • Bacterial, Fungal Infections
  • Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Temporomandibular Disorders
Teaching Methodology:
  • Lectures
  • Clinical, Practical Sessions
  • Take Home Assignments
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
•Student’s Practical Work 30 Marks
•Final Practical Work 20 Marks
•Mid-Term Exam 15 Marks
•Final Written Exam 35 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
Required textbook

Burket’s Oral Medicine

Reference textbook
  • Oral Medicine, W.R. Tyldesley, Oxford Univ. Press
  • Principles and Practice of Oral Medicine. Sonis, Faxio, Fang., W.B. Saunders Company
  • Accepted Dental Therapeutics. American Dental Association

Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
513 RSD / Clinical Operative Dentistry 4 / 0 / 1 / 1
Course Description
Introduction:
This course is given in the fourth year as the final operative course.
Course Objectives:
All lectures are aimed towards the reinforcement of the previous knowledge gained in the early courses and help in updating the students’ information. It will be directed towards the clinical applications of the principles of different cavity preparation as well as the different types of restorative materials. In addition, the student will be introduced to various treatment modalities in the area of esthetic dentistry in anterior and posterior teeth.
Course Contents:
  • Adhesion to Tooth Structure
  • Direct Anterior and Posterior Composite Restoration
  • Restoration of Cervical Lesions
  • Restoration of Badly Broken Down Teeth
  • Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
  • Cast Gold Restorations
  • Tooth Colored Inlays and Onlays
  • Esthetic Dentistry
Teaching Methodology:
  • Clinical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
  • Student’s Practical Work 60 Marks
  • Final Practical Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  1. The Science of Bonding: from first to sixth generation
Kugel G., Ferrari M., JADA 2000; 131, pages 208-255
  1. Dentin Bonding State of the Art 1999
Perdigao J., Lopes M., Compendium 1999; 20, pages 1151-1162
  1. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach
2nd Edition, Schwartz
  1. Color Atlas of Dental Medicine: Esthetic Dentistry
Joseph Schmidseder
Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
524 RSD / Clinical Endodontics 2 / 0 / 1 / 1
Course Description
Introduction:
Goal:
To train students to perform clinical aspects of endodontic therapy with emphasis on integrating clinical and biological principles. The students will be trained to treat endodontically involved anterior and posterior teeth. In addition, they will be trained to manage endodontic emergencies.
Course Components:
524 RSD is a clinical course where students have to recognize, diagnose, and treat pulpally involved teeth. In addition, students have to relate endodontics to various dental disciplines.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of 524 RSD, students should be able to:
  1. Be familiar with the proper use of all endodontic forms used in the clinic.
  2. Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of endodontic pain.
  3. Organize clinical findings, symptoms and pain history to determine a diagnosis.
  4. Develop tests to determine pulp vitality 9cold test, cavity test and others).
  5. Diagnose, plan and deliver routine non-surgical endodontic treatment to patients with pulpal and periradicular disease.
  6. Organize a systematic diagnostic procedure to differentiate different pulpal diseases.
  7. Clinically record the status of pulpal and periradicular tissues through clinical and radiographic examinations.
  8. Be familiar with major pulpal and periradicular pathology and their signs and symptoms.
  9. Develop a differential diagnosis between endodontic and periodontal disease.
  10. Develop a differential diagnosis between endodontic and non-endodontic disease.
  11. Take necessary radiographs to interpret osseous changes related to pulpal and periradicular pathology.
  12. Select or differentiate cases for treatment or referral based on knowledge, experience and difficulty.
  13. Determine the prognosis for the endodontically treated tooth and the possibility of endodontic surgery.
  14. Identify the need for appropriate adjunctive procedures subsequent to endodontic therapy.
  15. Refer the case for final restoration.
  16. Be aware of the value of post-operative follow-up (recall) and the possibility of performing root canal re-treatment.
  17. Be familiar with some of the new technology in Endodontic i.e. apex locators.
Course Contents:
  • Clinical Diagnostic Procedures
  • Preparation for Clinical Endodontics Therapy
  • Clinical Endodontics
  • Endodontics Re-Treatmenrt
  • Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
  • Endodontic Emergency Treatment Teeth
  • Traumatic Injuries I, II
  • Endo-Perio Relationship
  • Prognosis of Root Canal Therapy
  • Endodontic Surgery
  • Discoloration and Bleaching
  • New trends in Endodontics
Teaching Methodology:
  • Clinical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
  • Student’s Practical Work 60 Marks
  • Final Practical Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  1. Pathways of the Pulp, Cohen S. and Hargeraves K., 9th Edition, 2006.
  1. Problem solving in endodontics, prevention, identification and management. By: Gutman JL and Lovdahl PE. 4th Edition, 2006.

Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
513 CPD / Clinical Periodontology 4 / 1 / 1 / 2
Course Description
Introduction:
This course consists of a didactic and clinical component with two credit hours. It will cover:
  1. The treatment of different types of periodontal diseases.
  2. The interrelation between periodontics and related dental specialties.
  3. Introduction to the surgical approaches in the management of moderate to advanced periodontal diseases
  4. The role of occlusion in periodontal diseases and management.
  5. The surgical aspect of implant dentistry and management of tissues around implants in health and disease.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the student should be able to present:
  1. Perform a comprehensive diagnosis, discuss prognosis and make treatment plan which includes the specific surgical approaches necessary.
  2. Master the motivation and oral hygiene instruction of patients in addition to subgingival scaling and root planing.
  3. Describe the indication and procedure of specific surgical technique
  4. Understands the objective and different procedures of crown lengthening technique.
  5. Under stands the importance of post surgical follow up and wound healing.
  6. Asses and evaluate the result of the performed therapy and project the long term result.
  7. Understands the role of trauma from occlusion in the etiology of periodontal disease.
  8. Introduction to Implant Dentistry from surgical point of view.
  9. Develop the necessary knowledge for peri-implant structure and skills for implants maintenance.
Course Contents:
  • Classifications of Disease and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium (I, II)
  • The Surgical Phase of Periodontal Therapy (Rationale and Objectives)
  • General principles of Periodontal Surgery
  • Classifications of Periodontal Surgery and Surgical Anatomy of Periodontium and Related Structures
  • Instrumentations for Periodontal Surgery and Periodontal Flap Surgical Procedures
  • Preparation of Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry
  • Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  • Treatment of Gingival Over Growth
  • The Flap Technique for Pocket Therapy
  • Osseous Defects ( Classification and Diagnosis)
  • Furcation: The Problem and It’s Management (I, II)
  • Regenerative Osseous Surgery I, II , Bone Grafting, Guided Tissue
  • Periodontal Plastics and Esthetic Surgery – Part I, Augmentations
  • Periodontal Plastics and Esthetic Surgery – Part II, Root Coverage of Denuded Roots
  • Procedure to Increase the Width of Keratinized Gingiva
  • Systematic and Local Anti-Microbial Agents in Periodontal Therapy
  • Periodontal – Endodontic Contimuum
  • Periodontal Response to External Forces and Managements of Teeth Mobility
  • Introduction to Implant Dentistry from Surgical Point of View
  • Peri-Implant Structures
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Peri-Implant Complications
  • Maintenance of Dental Implants
Teaching Methodology:
  • Lectures
  • Clinical Sessions
  • Demonstration and Supervision in the Clinic
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
•Student’s Practical Work 30 Marks
•Final Practical Work 20 Marks
•Mid-Term Exam 15 Marks
•Final Written Exam 35 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  • CARRANZA'S Clinical Periodontology. 9th edition.
By Newman, Takei and Carranza. 2002
  • Color atlas of dental medicine-periodontology
Ed: Klaus H. & Edith M.Rateitschak
Herbert F. wolf and Thomas M.Hassell, 2nd edition (Thieme)
Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
515 POD / Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2 / 1 / 1 / 2
Course Description
Introduction:
This is a two-credit hour course that consists of didactic and clinical components. The didactic component addresses the different aspects of diagnosing, managing and treating the dental problems of pre-school and school age children.
Course Objectives:
On successful completion of the course, the students must acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform clinical procedures such as:
  • Child Assessment (Personal Data, Dental – Medical History Taking, Type of Behaviour, Systematic Examination of Soft and hard Tissue, Radiographic Interpretation).
  • Patient Motivation, Plaque Control, Topical fluoride Application and Placement of Tissue Sealants
  • Operative Dentistry and Pulp Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Extraction of primary Teeth
  • Space Management Appliances and Employment of Behaviour Management Aids
  • Philosophy of Planning Dental Treatment for Children
  • Dental Caries in the Child and Adolescent
  • Radiographic Techniques for Children
  • Development of Occlusion
  • Planning for Space Management in Mixed Dentition
  • Psychological Management of Children’s Behavior
  • Pharmacological Management of Patient Behavior
  • Nitrous
Course Contents:
  • Oxide-oxygen Inhalation
  • Anomalies of Developing Dentition
  • Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Teeth
  • Dental Trauma and Teeth Management
  • Young Permanent Teeth
  • Minor Oral Surgery in Children
  • Antimicrobials in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease in Children
  • Oral Manifestations of Infectious Disease in Children
  • Dental Management of Children with Systematic Diseases
  • Dental Management of Disabled Children
  • Medical Emergencies in Children
  • Hospital Dentistry
Teaching Methodology:
  • Lectures
  • Didactic and Practical Approach during Clinical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
•Student’s Practical Work 30 Marks
•Final Practical Work 20 Marks
•Mid-Term Exam 15 Marks
•Final Written Exam 35 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  • Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent
By: Ralph E. McDonald
8th Edition, 2004, Mosby Co., Inc.
Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Practical
517 POD / Pre-Clinical Orthodontics 2 / 1 / 1 / 2
Course Description
Introduction:
Knowledge of the basic of orthodontics is essential for the dental student. This course will provide the undergraduate student with the background of the normal occlusion, malocclusion, growth and development of dento-facial structures, etiology and diagnosis of malocclusion, and the treatment of discrepancies.
The course is an introductory course and consists of lectures and practical parts. The course is conducted through the whole academic year in two semesters.
Course Objectives:
  • Students will be able to identify, classify and diagnose orthodontic problems
  • Students will be able to utilize and analyze different orthodontic diagnostic records
  • Students will be able to identify orthodontic treatment needs
  • Students will be able to communicate with patients, parents and Orthodontists regarding the orthodontic referral need
  • Students will be able to handle orthodontic emergency
  • Students can assess orthodontic referral need
Course Contents:
  • Development of the Dentition
  • Craniofacial Growth and Development
  • Classification of Malocclusion
  • Orthodontic Diagnosis
  • Characteristics of Different Malocclusions
  • Etiology of Orthodontic Malocclusion
  • Orthodontic Treatment Strategies and Timing
  • Different Orthodontic Appliances
  • Adverse Effects of Orthodontics Treatment and Orthodontic Emergencies
Teaching Methodology:
  • Lectures
  • Practical Sessions (Hands-on Analysis of Diagnostic Records, Fabrication of a Removable Appliance)
  • Assignment of Clinical Cases, Analysis of Diagnostic Records and Presentation of these Cases for Discussion
Assessment Tools:
The detail of the distribution is described as the following:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
•Assignment/Homework 20 Marks
•Lab. Exam 20 Marks
•Mid-Term Exam 20 Marks
•Final Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  1. Introduction to Orthodontics
By: Laura Mitchell, 2000.
  1. Contemporary Orthodontics
By: William Profitt
  1. Introduction to Orthodontics (chapters from the textbook)
By: Thilander et al.
Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
523 PSD / Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 2 / 0 / 1 / 1
Course Description
Introduction:
The course will be for students to familiarize with Clinical management of Edentulous and partially Edentulous patients through Teaching Basic Clinical Procedures.
Course Objectives:
  1. In this course, students will be reinforced and enriched in his/her previous experiences with the didactic and clinical disciplines of Removable Prosthodontic Sciences.
  2. The students will be exposed to a finer insight into the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and technical procedures in the art & science of Prosthodontics, while treating patients.
  3. It is expected that after the completion of the course, the students will be in a better position to render a scientifically acceptable diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment for his/her patients, requiring removable complete, partial, and immediate dentures. It is also expected that the student will demonstrate proficient skills in his/her clinical treatment with minimum assistance from his/her instructor.
Course Contents:
  • Temporomandibular Disorders: Screening History, Exam for Routine Dental Patients
  • Treat of Abused and Pathologic Oral Tissues
  • Management of Reduced and Pathologic Oral Ridges
  • Prosthodontics Treatment Planning in Older Adults
  • Patients Requiring a Single Complete Denture
  • Prosthodontics and the Periodontium
  • Concept of Neutral Zone
  • Esthetics and Phonetics in Prosthodontics
  • Clinical and Laboratory Techniques in Relining and Rebasing
  • Application of Complete Dentures, Clinical / Laboratory Phases
  • New Developments in Prosthodontic Materials, including Adverse Reaction and Wear of Materials
  • Overdentures (I, II, III)
Teaching Methodology:
  • Clinical
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
  • Student’s Practical Work 60 Marks
  • Final Practical Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
  1. Hassaballa, M. Clinical Complete Denture Prosthodontics, 1st ed., King Saud University Academic Publishing and Press, 2004.
  2. Heartwell and Rahn: Textbook of Complete Dentures, 5th ed., Williams and Wilkins Co., 1993.
  3. Zarb, Bolender, Hickey and Carlsson: Boucher’s Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients. 11th ed., The CV Mosby Co., St. Louis, 1997.
  4. McGivney and Carr: McCracken’s Removable Partial Prosthodontics. The CV Mosby Co., St. Louis, 2003.
  5. Stewart, Rudd, Kuebker: Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics. The CV Mosby Co., St. Louis, 1992.

Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
534 PSD / Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2 / 0 / 1 / 1
Course Description
Introduction:
  1. The course serves as an advanced course.
  2. It provides a framework for the student to negotiate the difficult preclinical-to-clinical divide in a measured and controlled way, reinforcing concepts learned in previous course.
  3. The clinical phase seeks to equip the student with the fundamental skills for sound clinical Fixed Prosthodontics practice through the comprehensive management of a minimum of two selected FP cases.
  4. The concurrent laboratory session in the first semester facilitates the student's understanding of, and familiarity with, laboratory procedures and the mutual interdependence between technical and clinical quality.
Course Objectives:
Being the intermediate FP (Fixed Prosthodontic) course, emphasis will be placed on:
  1. Providing the student with the optional knowledge and skills for a successful introduction to clinical FP.
  2. Developing the student's clinical and technical psychomotor skills to a defined level prior to actual patient care.
  3. Reinforcing the mutual interdependence of high-quality clinical and technical activities for the attainment of precise and predictable clinical outcomes.
  4. Developing the student's knowledge base, both didactically and clinically, with a view to refining the student's approach to patient care.
  5. Awareness of the cost-benefit equation in FP therapy, and the patient's right to make an informed choice.
Course Contents:
  • The Dynamics of Treatment Planning and Treatment Sequences
  • Occlusal Examination
  • Review of Various Tooth Preparation including the Extensively Damaged Vital Tooth, the RPD Abutment
  • The Diagnostic Wax-up and Provisional Restorations
  • Managing Abnormal Tooth Positions
  • Tissue Managements and Definitive Impressions
  • All Ceramic Restorations
  • Developments in Esthetic in Prosthodontics
  • Esthetics and Shade Considerations
  • The Resin Bonded FPD
  • Luting Cements and Delivering the Final Restoration
  • Prosthodontic Failures, Preventions and Management
  • Recall Examination Procedures
  • Single Crowns (Metal, PFMG)
  • Cast Post, Core
  • Prefab Post and Amalgam
  • Build-up or Composite Build-ups
  • Veneers, 3 Unit Bridge Work or more
Teaching Methodology:
  • Clinical and Practical Sessions
  • Cases Presentation
Assessment Tools:
Total Marks = 100 Marks; distributed as follows:
  • Student’s Practical Work 60 Marks
  • Final Practical Exam 40 Marks
Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
General Reference Book:
  • Shillingburg HT, Hobo S. Whitsett LD, Jacobi R, Brackett SE. Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics, ed 3. Chicago: Quintessence Publishing Co, 1997.
Supplementary Reference:
  • Rosenstiel SF, Land MF, & Fujimoto J. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 2nd ed. The CV Mosby, 1995.

Level Ten
Course No. / Course Title / Contact Hours / Credits
Theory / Clinic
511 ENT / Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery / 1 / 0 / 1

Course Description