COURSE OUTCOME (CO)
| YEAR | COURSE OUTCOME (CO) CODE |
SUBJECT | COURSE OUTCOME |
| 1st | CO1 | HUMAN ANATOMY | The students should gain the knowledge and insight into the functional anatomy of the normal human head and neck, functional histology and an appreciation of the genetic basis of inheritance and disease, and the embryological development of clinically important structures, so that relevant anatomical & scientific foundations are laid down for the clinical years of the BDS course. |
| 1st | CO2 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY | The broad goal of teaching undergraduate students Human physiology is to provide the student comprehensive knowledge of the organ systems of the body to facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of health and disease. The major aim of biochemistry is to provide a sound but crisp knowledge on the biochemical basis of life processes relevant to the human system and to dental practice. |
| 1st | CO3 | DENTAL ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY | The student is expected to appreciate the normal development, morphology, structure & functions of oral tissues & variations in different pathological/non- pathological states.And the histological basis of various dental treatment procedures and physiologic ageing process in the dental tissues. |
| 2nd | CO4 | GENERAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY | The student should be competent to apply the scientific study of disease processes, which result in morphological and functional alterations in cells, tissues and organs to the study of pathology and the practice of dentistry. He must understand the basics of various branches of microbiology and be able to apply the knowledge relevantly. |
| 2nd | CO5 | GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY | The broad goal of teaching undergraduate students in pharmacology is to inculcate rational and scientific basis of theraupeutics keeping in view of dental curriculum and profession. |
| 2nd | CO6 | DENTAL MATERIALS | The science of dental material has undergone tremendous changes over the years. Continued research has led to new material systems and changing concepts in the dental field. Interlinked with various specialised brances of chemistry, practically all engineering applied sciences and biological characteristics, the science of dental material emerged as a basic sciences in itself with its own values and principles. |
| 3rd | CO7 | GENERAL MEDICINE | Special emphasis should be given throughout on the importance of various diseases as applicable to dentistry. 1. Special precautions /contraindications of anesthesia and various dental procedures in different systemic diseases. 2. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases. 3. Medical emergencies in dental practice. |
| 3rd | CO8 | GENERAL SURGERY | To acquaint the student with various diseases, which may require surgical expertise and to train the student to analyse the history and be able to do a thorough physical examination of the patient. |
| 3rd | CO9 | ORAL PATHOLOGY | The student should be able to comprehend- 1.The different types of pathological processes that involve the oral cavity. 2.The manifestations of common diseases, their diagnosis & correlation with clinical pathological processes. 3. The oral manifestations of systemic diseases to help in correlating with systemic physical signs & laboratory findings. |
| 4th | CO10 | ORAL MEDICINE& RADIOLOGY | To formulate a clinical diagnosis, order investigations, seek expert consultations to come to a final diagnosis and chart out a proper treatment plan for patients with oral lesions. He/she must have a sound knowledge Interpretation of various images and formulate a differenrtial diagnosis. |
| 4th | CO11 | PROSTHODONTICS | The graduate should be competent to carry out treatment of conventional complete and partial dentures both removable and fixed types including full veneer crowns |
| 4th | CO12 | PEDODONTICS | Be able to instill a positive attitude and behaviour in children towards oral health and understand the principles of prevention and preventive dentistry right from birth to adolescence. Be able to guide and counsel the parents/guardian in regards to various treatment modalities including different facets of preventive dentistry. Be able to treat dental diseases occurring in child patient. |
| 4th | CO13 | PERIODONTICS | Be able to diagnose the patient’s periodontal problem, plan and perform appropriate periodontal treatment. Be Competent to perform thorough oral prophylaxis, subgingival scaling, root planning and minor periodontal surgical procedures. Be Familiar with concepts of osteointegration and basic surgical aspects of implantology. |
| 4th | CO14 | ORTHODONTICS | Understand about normal growth and development of facial skeleton and dentition. Able to diagnose the various malocclusion categories. To plan and execute preventive and interceptive orthodontics. To manage treatment of simple malocclusion such as anterior spacing using removable appliances. |
| 4th | CO15 | PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY | Be able to educate patients concerning the etiology and prevention of oral disease and encourage them to assure responsibility for their oral health.Have knowledge of the organization and provision of health care in community and in the hospital service. Have knowledge of the prevalence of common dental conditions in India and community based preventive measures.Be able to administer hygiene instructions, topical fluoride therapy and fissure sealing. |
| 4th | CO16 | CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS | To diagnose and restore all carious lesions. Be able to diagnose and appropriately treat pulpally involved teeth (pulp capping procedures). Be competent to carry out small composite restorations. Be able to perform RCT for anterior teeth. Understand the principles of aesthetic dental procedures |
| 4th | CO17 | ORAL SURGERY | Be able to diagnose, manage and treat patients with basic oral surgical problem, minor oral surgical procedures under Local Anesthesia like trans-alveolar extraction, frenectomy, oral Implantology.He/she should be able to provide primary care and manage medical emergencies in the dental office. |
2. Programme Specific Outcome (PSO)
A. Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
At the end of 36 months of training, the candidate should be:
Academically:
- Describe etiology, pathophysiology, periapical diagnosis and management of common restorative situations, endodontic situations that will include contemporary management of dental caries, management of trauma and pulpal pathoses including periodontal situations
- Ability to master differential diagnosis and recognize conditions that may require multidisciplinary approach or clinical situations outside the realm of the specialty.
- Acquire ability to teach/guide, colleagues and other students
Clinical skills
- Ability to take proper chair side history, examine the patient and perform medical and dental diagnostic procedures and order as well as perform relevant tests and interpret them.
- Perform all level of restorative work and surgical and non surgical endodontics including endodontic endosseus implant, as well as endo- perio surgical procedure
- Manage acute pulpal and pulpo-periodontal situation
- Have a thorough knowledge of infection control measures in the dental environment.
Research work
- Ability to design, perform research both in vivo, in vitro
B. Department of Orthodontics
Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial orthopedics is a discipline that needs dedication, accuracy, commitment and strong vision. The prospects after MDS orthodontics are : He / She can set up a clinic to provide a wholesome treatment to the teeth and face of the patient. An orthodontist can also pursue further education such as Phd for further research purpose. Job opportunities also exist in Railways, Armed forces etc. For those desirous of getting into academics, opportunities exist in Universities/ Dental colleges to lecturer and professor roles. Apart from the above mentioned opportunities, an orthodontist is also highly recommended for study and job availabilities abroad.
C. Department of Periodontology
Post-Graduate in Periodontology aims to develop Periodontics Knowledge by intensive clinical activity and extensive learning in Periodontology. The curriculum is divided in 3 parts: Patient treatment, didactic learning and research project.
Patient Treatment: Post- graduate programme improves clinical practice learning experience by providing opportunities to manage patients clinically with modern periodontal techniques. The students learn diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontal intial therapy and various periodontal surgical procedures (Flap surgery, Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty, Crown lengthening etc.) Regenerative Periodontal surgeries, mucogingival and pre-prosthetic surgeries and Dental Implant placements.
Didactic Learning : The scientific and clinical knowledge in periodontology and Implant Dentistry is provided by various didactic learning methods like active chairside assistance , treatment planning Session, theoritical lectures and literature seminars along with interdisciplinary seminars.
Research Project: Postgraduate develops a basic or clinical research project thereby acquires critical thinking , organization skills and extensive knowledge in Periodontal research.
D. Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology
The M. D. S. in Oral Medicine & Radiology is a three-year Postgraduate program. Oral Medicine and Radiology is a specialized branch in dentistry. Student after the post graduation is well trained in dealing with diseases of oral and surrounding structures, oral manifestation of systemic diseases and oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients. They become adept on dealing with patient’s history taking, clinical examination, diagnosis, investigations, radiographic examination and medical management of lesions related to oral cavity. They are experts in making conventional and digital extra oral and inta-oral radiographs and CBCT images pertaining to head and neck region, and also interpretation of these radiographs, USG, CT, CBCT and MRI images. They can join hands and work with private hospitals or government medical institutes. One can also take research work and join a medical college or institute as researcher. There is always an option open to teach at various Universities internationally.
E. Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
- To perform routine histopathological evaluation of specimens relating to oral and perioral tissues, to carry out routine diagnostic procedures including haematological, Cytological, microbiological, immunological, Immunohistochemical, Forensic odontology and ultrastructural investigations.
- To have an understanding of current research methodology, collection and interpretation of data, ability to carry out research projects on clinical and epidemiological aspects, a working knowledge on current databases, automated data retrieval systems, referencing and skill in writing scientific papers.
- To present scientific data pertaining to the field, in conferences both as poster and verbal presentations and to take part in group discussions.
- 4.To impart knowledge in an academic setting to students in the subjects of Oral pathology & Microbiology and Dental anatomy & Oral histology.
F. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
The Master of Dental Surgery program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery aims at providing the candidate, with an advanced knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the neck and craniofacial components, the ability to diagnose and plan surgical intervention for pathologies, deformities and trauma of the soft and hard tissues of the region. It also aims at providing him with the ability to admit and provide inpatient care to those patients requiring it. He is equipped with sufficient knowledge in medicine and surgery to manage medically compromised patients. They are also trained to handle medical emergencies and administer basic anesthesia if and when required. The aim of the program is to create specialists with specialized skills and knowledge to handle the complex surgical problems of the neck and craniofacial region including reconstruction employing tissue from other regions of the body.
G. Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
At the three years of training candidate should be able to :-
- Create not only a good oral health in the child but also a good citizen tomorrow.
- Instill a positive attitude and behavior in children.
- Understand and principles of prevention and preventive dentistry right from birth to adolescence.
- Guide and counsel the patents in regards to various treatment modalities including different facets of preventive dentistry.
- Prevent and intercept developing malocclusion.
- Develop an attitude to adopt ethical principles in all aspects of peadodontic practice.
- Professional honesty and integrity are to be fostered.
- Treatment care is to be delivered irrespective of the social status, cast, creed, and religion of the patients.
- Willingness to share the knowledge and clinical experience with professional colleagues.
- Willingness to adopt after critical assessment new method and techniques of pedodontic management developed from time to time based on scientific research which are in the best interest of the child patient.
- Respect child patients right and privileges including child patient’s rights to information and right to seek a second opinion.
- Develop an attitude to seek opinion from allied medical and dental specialties as and when required.
H. Department of Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge and Implantology
This branch of Dentistry deals with replacement of missing hard and soft tissue ( teeth and the surrounding hard and soft tissues) – by Removable or fixed prosthesis
- Complete Denture
- Removable Partial Denture
- Fixed Partial Denture
- Implants
- Maxillofacial
Prosthodontics not only rehabilitates missing parts but also preserves what remain (teeth and hard tissues) also instilling a positive attitude in the patient to accept the new prosthesis is the biggest challenge for a Prosthodontist.
Rehabilitating an edentulous patient in one of the prime concern for a Prosthodontist
For the Prosthodontist fabricating a successful CD – not only deals with delivering a prosthesis but also instilling a sense of acceptance and motivating the edentulous patient as the patients attitude and mental state plays a major role in the successful functioning and wearing of a CD prosthesis.
Most of the times dealing with a totally edentulous patient involves – geriatric patients. Management of geriatric patients involves system diseases, psychological management and various age related factors that need to be overcome during rehabilitation of the prosthesis.
Guiding and counseling the patients regarding various treatment modalities such as removable prosthesis, fixed rehabilitation, preserving the remaining hard and soft tissues and primarily accepting the type of rehabilitation that is appropriate for the particular condition.
Removable partial denture prosthesis – deals with cast partial denture, flexible dentures and the basic heat cure acrylic partial denture. Selecting the suitable removable prosthesis for the individual depends upon the remaining teeth, carious lesion and the no of teeth to be restored.
Therefore the appropriate diagnosis and treatment planning that suggest the suitable variety of removable appliance is a very important aspects taught to the MDS students and enables them to fulfill the above criteria at the end of three years.
Prevent and intercept the developing malocclusions in case of a patient with partially missing dentition which involves full mouth rehabilitation.
Rehabilitating and restoring occlusion, balancing occlusion in Complete Denture cases, restoring Temporo Mandibular Joint function by correcting the occlusion and thus the muscle functioning activity related to biomechanics of the Temporo Mandibular Joint.
Rehabilitation in the form of fixed prosthesis – Includes crown and bridge, implants, implant supported bridges, single tooth and tissue supported implants
Restoring the boney defects and soft tissues lost prior to placement of an implant deals with bone grafting and preparing the bed for receiving the implant to restore the missing tooth.
Maxillofacial prosthesis in case of patients with malignancies, leading to partial or complete maxillectomy a mandibular hemi section.
Patients with cleft lip, palate or any kind of acquired or congenital defects – need rehabilitation and prosthesis.
Thus a Prosthodontist at the end of 3 years deals with both fixed and removable prosthesis, hard and soft tissue defects as well as the mental attitudes of the patients in terms of accepting a prosthesis.
I. Department of Public health
At the end of three years’ student of public health dentistry should acquire knowledge on clinical training and apply it in his future patient’s management, Student also achieves vast knowledge of Dental as well as public health, with perfection to manage field programmes. Student can manage teaching for undergraduate dental students and be rich source of resource person in multiple field of public health,