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الرئيسية College of Dentistry

Preventive Dentistry (1)

Preventive Dentistry (1)

الرمز اسم المقرر الساعات المعتمدة المتطلبات السابقة للمقرر
DENT111 Preventive Dentistry (1) 2

Course Outline:

The idea of the problem based learning [PBL] will be discussed in the beginning of this course to clarify the modality of its application in the medico-dental practice. This course is designed to review the dental history & provide students with the basic rules and elements of a dental word, including word roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. The student will be able to analyze, spell, pronounce and build dental terms according to word parts and descriptions. In order to enhance the student's knowledge of dental science, various terminologies including dental & medical terms are introduced & also using of computerized & internet exercises. Principles of Medical & Dental ethics are involved in this course; the dentist can evolve his duties & rights towards his profession & be able for decision making. During this course a practical model for verbal & non- verbal communication will be introduced and induces advice for managing communication in everyday clinical situations, together with interactive workshops. The ability to communicate information clearly & concisely to different audiences is an essential attribute of any good doctor. Poor communication can lead to patient dissatisfaction, a breakdown of the doctor-patient relationship and complaints.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, student should be able to:
1.       Memorize the role, assembly, assessment process of PBL.
2.      Recognize the history of dental equipment, diseases, materials and schools.
3.      Identify dental and medical terminology, anatomical landmarks of the oral cavity and body systems, organs and Axis
4.      Describe the ethics of dentistry and its pivots
5.      Memorize and identify advantages, methods and characteristics of effective communication
6.      Recognize the use of the internet as a search engine.
7.      Outline concepts of leadership responsibilities and ability to work independently and in groups and using available database on library website.

References:

1.       Wheeler, RussellC. Wheeler’s Dental anatomy, physiology and occlusion. W.B. Saunders company.6th edition
2.      Charline M. Dofka. Dental Terminology. Third Edition. Delmar, Cengage Learning2013.
3.      Code of Ethics for Health Care Practitioners, 3rd Edition, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 1435 H.
4.      Peter Washer. Clinical Communication Skills. Oxford Core Texts, 2009.
5.      Student's guide, College of Dentistry, Qassim University.