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 andelements 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 partsand 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 introducedand 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.