3rd YEAR

ALFARABI Private Dental College
CURRICULUM FOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
THIRD YEAR
First Semester Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Total
Lecture Practical/ Clinic Lecture Practical / Clinic
& Name (Pre-Clinic) (Pre-Clinic)
312 OMS Applied Surgical 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

Anatomy, Local
Anesthesia and
Exodontia
331 DSD Oral Pathology 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
332 DSD Oral Pathology 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
343 DSD Oral & Maxillofacial 1 1 0 1 1 0 4

Radiology 1
344 DSD Oral Diagnosis 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2
312 RSD Pre-Clinical Operative 1 2 0 1 2 0 6

Dentistry
332 RSD Dental Materials 1 0 0 1 1 0 3
Science
321 CPD Preventive Dentistry 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
312 PSD Introduction to Pre- 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

Clinical Prosthodontics
& Occlusion
382 GDC Ethics in Dentistry 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
312 PHL Dental Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2
322 MAC General Microbiology & 2 1 0 0 0 0 3

Immunology
330 PATH General Pathology 1 0 0 1 1 0 3
TOTAL 10 5 0 10 7 1 33
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Third Year
Contact Hours
Course Course Title Theory Practical Credits
No.
312 OMS Applied Surgical Anatomy, Local 2 0 2
Anesthesia and Exodontia
Course Description
Introduction:
This course is a series of weekly lectures extending over two semesters and formed of
two parts.
1. Local anaesthesia: which covers patient assessment and his suitability for local
anaesthesia and surgery, pain control, neuro-anatomy of the oral cavity and peri-oral
tissue, neuro-physiology, pharmacokinetics of the drugs used in local anaesthesia and
any local or systematic complications which may occur, and how to avoid and how to
manage.
2. Exodontia [teeth extraction]: which covers sterilization, control of infection, the different
methods for extraction [intra-alveolar and trans-alveolar], the used instruments [forceps
and elevators], suture types and materials.
Also, it covers indications and contra-indications for teeth extraction, post-operative

instructions and follow-up. Lastly, complications which may occur during or after extraction
and surgery, how to reduce and manage.
Course Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. Learn the art of assessing patients and their suitability for all minor surgical
procedures, by taking systematic history, including detailed medical history, thorough
physical examination and the proper use of investigations.
2. Study and learn the applied surgical anatomy of the area and understand the
neuroanatomy.
3. Appreciate and understand the physiology of pain and pain conduction in order to
understand the mechanism of action of anaesthetic agents.
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4. Understand the pharmacokinetics and the mode of action of the various local
anaesthetic agents, the techniques employed to block nerve conduction and produce
anaesthesia. The student, also, should study the possible complications, their
aetiology, signs an symptoms, prevention and their management.
5. Study and learn the methods and techniques employed to institute infection control
measures, sterilization, asepsis and disinfection.
6. Learn about the indications and contraindications for extraction of teeth, study the
different techniques and the methods used to perform teeth removal.
7. Learn about the intra-alveolar technique and the principles of forceps and elevators
use.
8. Study the indications for trans-alveolar technique, the designing of flaps, the methods
employed for bone removal and the different types of suture material.
9. Understand and give post-operative instructions and medications when necessary.
10. Recognise and manage the different complications encountered during extraction of
teeth or immediately following the extraction.
Course Contents:
• Introduction, Pain Control, Patient Assessment and Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy

• Neuro-Physiology, Pharmacology of LA
• Instruments, Topical Anesthesia. LA of mandible, Maxilla (infiltration, blocking)
• Complications and its management
• Instruments (forceps, elevators), sterilizations
• Intra-alveolar and trans-alveolar methods
• Sutures – post operative instructions, indications and contra-indications
• Local and Systematic Complications
Teaching Methodology:
Lectures
Assessment Tools:
Grades Distribution
Test No. Type of Evaluation Grades

1st Continuous Assessment Written 10%
Mid-Year Written 20%
3rd Continuous Assessment Written 10%
Final examination Written 60%
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Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials
Required text books:

1. Handbook of Local Anesthesia by Stanley F. Malamed
Tooth Extraction: A Practical Guide By Paul Robinson
Reference textbook:
1. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery By Peterson, Ellis, Hupp, Tucker. 4
editions (2003).
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
331 DSD Oral Pathology 1 1 1 2
Course Description
Introduction:
The course provides a basis for the clinical practice in which the students will be
engaged during the coming years and after graduation. The students will gain sufficient
knowledge to help them distinguish between oral tissues in health and disease, identify
diseases of the teeth, periodontium, maxilla and mandible including the face, oral mucous
membranes and associated soft tissues and orofacial manifestations of systemic diseases.
The causes of the various diseases and the microscopic appearance of the developed lesions
are emphasized. The underlying basic pathological principles are also stressed, in addition to
the clinical appearance of the lesions, which is also studied to provide introductory basis for
clinical differential diagnosis.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is for the students to understand and know how to apply the
following principles for each specific disease to be studied:
• The Etiology (cause)
• The Pathogenesis (how lesions are developed).
• The clinical characteristics such as age, sex, site and prominence.
• The clinical, microscopical and the radiographic appearance of lesions and their
differentiation from the normal tissue.
• The principles of treatment and prognosis
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able:

• To make a clinical differential diagnosis.
• To make a microscopic differential diagnosis.
• To correlate between the clinical and the microscopic features.
• To reach a definitive diagnosis.
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Course Contents:
• Developmental Disturbances of Oral and Para Oral Structures

• Regressive alterations of the teeth
• Dental Caries
• Pulp Diseases
• Disases of the Periapical Lesions
• Cysts of The Jaws and oral Soft Tissues
• Odontogenic Tumours
• Bone Diseases and Diseases of The Periodontium
- Class room lectures ( powerpoint, talking, blackboard )
- Pre-practical class projection of photomicrographs
- Laboratory ( practical ) microscopy/teacher's supervision and explanation
Assessment Tools:
Evaluation/Grades
• Continuous written assessment[s] 30%
• Continuous practical assessment 10%
• Final written assessment 45%
• Final practical assessment 15%
Total 100%
P/S I] University Grades of A+ to H are followed.

ii] All formats may be used for assessment [MCQs, Short answers, Essays,
Definition].
iii] Make-up assessments will be according to the University Regulations.
The Required Textbook and Atlas:

1. Oral Pathology
Clinical - Pathologic Correlations
Regezi JA and Sciubba J.
Second Edition, 1993. or the latest edition.
W B Saunders Co., Philadelphia, USA.
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2. Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, Clinical and
3. Cawson RA, Binnie WH and Eveson JW.

Second Edition, 1995. or the latest edition.
Mosby - Wolfe, London / UK.
The following additional references might prove helpful:

1. Shafer W, Hine M and Levy B.
Fourth Edition, 1983.
W B Saunders Co. Philadelphia / USA.
2. JV Soames, JC Southam
2nd Edition, 1993. or the latest edition.
Oxford University Press, Oxford / UK
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
332 DSD Oral Pathology 2 1 1 2
Course Description
Introduction:
This course is offered during the second half of the second year as a continuation of
331 DSD, which is taught during the first half of the second year. The course is offered as
lectures, practical [microscopic] sessions and clinicopathologic conferences [CPC] arranged
in such a way that the practical and the CPC sessions are correlated with the subject matter
[topics] covered in the didactic lectures.
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is the students understanding of the selected oral and
maxillofacial diseases from the following perspectives:
Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical profiles, light microscopic appearance, differential diagnoses,

prognosis and principles of management.
At the successful completion of the course, the student should:

1. Appreciate the spectrum of diseases which manifest in the oral cavity and which are
usually seen in clinical dental practice.
2. Be able to discuss, compare, contrast, delineate and diagnose oral
diseases/conditions, especially those usually seen in dental practice using information
on etiology, clinical, radiographic and histologic manifestations of the diseases and
conditions.
3. Be able to use the knowledge gained in the course to improve clinical diagnosis and
management or treatment of these oral diseases in the clinics.
Course Contents:
• Manifestation of Disease in the Oral Cavity

• Diagnosis of the most common disease and condition in the oral cavity
• Management or treatment of oral disease in the clinic
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Classroom Lectures (power point, talking, blackboard)

• Pre-practical class projection of photomicrographs
• Laboratory (practical) microscopy / teachers supervision and explanation
Assessment Tools:
Evaluation/Grades
• In-Course Written Examination 25%
• In-Course Practical Examination 10%
• Final Written Examination 45%
• Final Practical Examination 15%
Total 100%
P/S I] University Grades of A+ to H are followed.

ii] All formats may be used for assessment [MCQs, Short answers, Essays,
Definition].
iii] Make-up assessments will be according to the University Regulations.
Required Textbook and Atlas:

4. Oral Pathology
Clinical - Pathologic Correlations
Regezi, Sciubba & Jordan
Latest Edition
Sanders Pub.
5. Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, Clinical and Pathologic Correlations

Cawson, Binnie, Barret & Wright
Latest Edition.
Saunders Pub.
Reference Textbook:
1. Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Neville, Damm., Allen & Bougnot
Latest Edition
Saunders
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Third Year
Contact Hours
Course Course Title Theory Clinical Credits
No.
343 DSD Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology 1 2 2 4
Course Description
Introduction:
An introduction to dental radiology as a branch of dentistry for diagnostic, treatment

planning and following-up purposes. Complete examination of the oral cavity needs both
clinical and radiographic investigations, therefore this course of dental radiology offers the
way of examining the hidden parts of teeth and their supporting structures. This course is
considered as an introductory course that includes lectures, demonstrations and practical
applications on the previously given lectures. It is consisted of a series of weekly lectures and
practicals extending over two terms.
The use of x-rays is an essential part of clinical dentistry. As a result, radiographs are
often referred to as the clinician main diagnostic aid. The range of knowledge of dental
radiography and radiology required can be divided conveniently into four main sections:
1. Basic physics and equipment: the production of x-rays, their properties and interaction
which results in the formation of the radiographic image.
2. Radiography: the techniques involved in producing the various radiographic images as
well as the x-ray films and other radiographic requirements as well as film processing.
3. Radiation protection: the protection of patients and dental staff from the harmful effects
of x-rays.
4. Radiology: the interpretation of the radiographic images.
This course is primarily concerned with the first three topics namely physics,
radiography and protection. Only part of film interpretation for simple lesions as caries,
periodontal and periapical diseases will be covered. However, the more comprehensive
cases and differential diagnosis will be covered in the third year course.
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Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Know how x-rays are produced, identify the component parts of the x-ray machine and
its accessories and list and describe the possible interactions of x-rays with matter.
2. List and describe the different types of intra-oral and extra-oral x-ray films used in
dentistry including their sizes, speeds as well as how to store them properly.
3. Identify the quality of x-ray image regarding the radiographic density, contrast,
sharpness, magnification and distortion. Also, knows what is required to produce an
ideal radiographic image.
4. List, discuss and practice the step-by-step procedures for both manual and automatic
processing.
5. Make complete intra-oral radiographic survey [CMS] on patients, process, mount then,
detect and retake the unsatisfactory radiographs.
6. Identify the radiographic anatomical landmarks as seen in radiographs, distinguish
between normalities and normal variations. Also, to differentiate between those
landmarks and some pathological lesions.
7. List and discuss the common causes of unsatisfactory radiographs, their causes and
how to avoid them.
8. Discuss the harmful effects of radiation, both the short and long-term effects, whether
they are somatic or genetic.
9. Protects his patients, the dental staff and people in the immediate environment from
the harmful effects of radiation.
10. Detect, identify and describe the radiographic appearance of dental caries, periodontal
and periapical pathosis. Also, to identify radiographically the existence of various
dental anomalies and regressive changes which may affect teeth as well as various
forms of trauma to the teeth?
11. Know the indications and techniques used for taking occlusal radiographs. And to
discuss the purpose of localization techniques followed for identifying the exact
locations of anatomical landmarks and foreign bodies.
12. Describe the principles, indications, advantages and disadvantages of panoramic
radiography. Also, to practice the step-by-step taking a panoramic radiograph chose
the proper exposure parameters, patient preparation, and patient positioning. Also, the
radiographic errors which may arise and how to avoid their incidence.
13. Discuss the types, indications, advantages, disadvantages and facilities offered by
digital radiography as a recent modality and future of dental radiography.
14. Know the quality control tests that should be included in the quality assurance plan in
order to keep a high quality radiographic procedures and hence high quality images.
Also, to know the principles of infection control used in dental radiography.
15. Write a detailed report about all the abnormalities identified in a complete mouth survey
(CMS).
16. Know the various radiographic procedures and techniques followed during endodontic
treatment.
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Course Contents:
• Radiation Physics I, II
• Dental X-Ray Film & Requirements
• Processing of X-Ray Film
• Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics
• Intra-oral Radiographic Techniques I, II
• Normal Radiographic Anatomy
• Common Causes of Unsatisfactory Radiographs & Their Correction
• Radiation Biology
• Radiation Protection
• Interpretation of Dental Caries
• Interpretation of Periapical Pathosis
• Interpretation of Periodontal Disease
• Digital Radiography
• Developmental Anomalies of Teeth
• Acquired Anomalies of Teeth
• Quality Assurance and Infection Control in Dental Radiography
• Occlusal Radiography / Localization Techniques
• Panoramic radiography I, II
• Extra-oral Radiography
• Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth
• Guidelines for Prescribing Radiographs
Lectures
Clinical and Practical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
There will be two continuous assessments during the semester, covering material from
reading in the textbook, lectures and practical sessions. Students are encouraged to discuss
the answers of questions in the exams in groups as an aid for understanding and learning the
material in their radiology course.
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Test No. Type of Evaluation Grades
1st Cont. Ass. Written 10%

2nd Cont. Ass [Mid-Year] Written & Practical 20%
rd
3 Cont. Ass Written 10%
Final Written & Practical 40%
Practical / requirements 20%
_____________________________________________________
Total 100%
1. Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation. 5th Edition. By White and Pharoh (2004)
2. Dental Radiography, Principles and Techniques. 2nd Edition. By Joen Haring and Laura
Jansen.
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Third Year
Contact Hours
Course Course Title Theory Clinical Credits
No.
344 DSD Oral Diagnosis 1 1 1 2
Course Description
Introduction:
The course is designed to expose the dental student to basic knowledge and skills that
are involved in the diagnostic process and treatment planning in dental practice. The training
would enable the student to effectively communicate with the patients, interview them and
carry out a general appraisal and a detailed and systematic examination of the extra-oral and
intra-oral structures. The course is offered through lectures and clinical practice during the
second semester.
Lectures will provide adequate information on the various steps involved in the
interviewing process, clinical methods and on relevant aspects of the diagnostic tools
employed and treatment planning.
Clinical practice in the clinics will closely follow the lecture schedule. Students in pairs will
practice on each other all the steps involved. During the semester unscheduled quizzes and
two student assessment tests will be conducted in order to assess student progress. The final
examination will comprise of written and practical examinations.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the semester student should be able to:
1. Communicate with the patient effectively.

2. Take general and oral health history and ask appropriate questions based on the signs
& symptoms.
3. Perform extra- oral and intra-oral examination thoroughly and systematically.
4. Order or do the diagnostic procedures as required.
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5. Recognize any abnormality in oral and peri-oral tissues and describe them.
6. Recognize the need for medical or/and dental referral or consultation.
7. Develop a treatment plan for the patient.
Course Contents:
• Introduction / Diagnostic Method

• Infection Control
• Patient History
• Methods of Clinical Examination
• Physical Assessment
• Extra-oral Examination
• Intra-oral Examination
• Examination of Teeth
• Examination of Periodontium
• Examination of Occlusion and Edentulous Mouth
• Radiographic Examination
• Treatment Plan
• Supplementary Examination
• Clinical Signs of Disease
• Lectures
• Clinical & Practical Sessions
• Practicing Clinical Examination with Fellow Students
Assessment Tools:
1st Assessment 15 points

2nd Assessment 15 points
Clinical Assessment 10 points [clinical practice on fellow student]
Unscheduled Quizzes 5 points
Discussion & Attendance 5 points
Final Exam 40 points
To obtain a passing grade, the student must have a final cumulative score of 60%.
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Required textbooks
• Principles of Oral Diagnosis: Gary C. Coleman
John F. Nelson
1st Ed (1993)
Reference Book:
• Oral Diagnosis, Oral medicine & Treatment Planning:
Steven L. Bricker, Robert P. Langlais, Craig S. Miller.
2nd Ed (1999)
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
312 RSD Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry 2 4 6
Course Description
Introduction:
This course consists of two main components, the principles of cavity preparations for the
currently available restoratives and their physical and manipulative characteristics and cavity
restoration. They are provided by the RSD Department during the two semesters of the second
year of the RSD program. It is a 1+2+0, equivalent to 3 credit hours course for first semester
plus 1 + 2 + 0 for second semester a total of 6 credit hours course.
This module will provide you with an overview of the Operative Dentistry Program, its
organization, the kinds of instructional materials you will be using and the types of testing and
grading procedures employed.
This course of study is critically important to your future as a practitioner. It prepares you
to provide the major portion of dental care to your patients.
It will be a combination of lectures and lab exercises, representing different restorative
procedures in Operative Dentistry.
All of the lectures, instructional procedures and materials that you will receive have been
designed to help you develop the knowledge, the skills and judgment necessary to achieve the
goals of Operative Dentistry Program.
The development and exercise of integrity is as essential to your competency in dental
care as in the development of your knowledge and skills.
Course Objectives:
1. The primary objectives of this course is to present the basic principles, techniques and
rational of operative procedures and apply them.
2. Present a step-by-step procedure for each cavity preparation and cavity restoration.
3. Train the students in different operations (cavity preparation and restoration) by doing
specific standardized exercises on Typodont Models mounted on mannequins.
4. Train the students in these operations in a situation similar to the clinical set-up.
5. Train students to recognize their own mistakes, and how to correct them.
6. By the end of this course, the student must be prepared to take the next clinical courses.
Course Contents:
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• Isolation and Control of the Operating Field

• Class I Amalgam Cavity Preparation
• Class V Amalgam Cavity Preparation
• Restoration of class I and Class V with Amalgam
• Finishing and Polishing of Amalgam Restorations
• Class II Amalgam Cavity Preparation
• Dental Matrices : Definition, Uses, Requirements, Types and their Application
• Restoration of Class II, Finishing & Polishing Amalgam
• Composite Resin Material Part I: History, Composition, Types, Advantages,
Disadvantages, Indications and Contraindications
• Principles of Tooth Preparation for Composite
• Restoration Class III Composite Resin Cavity Preparation
• Class IV, V Composite Resin Cavity Preparation
• Composite Resin Material II : Etching, Bonding and Restorative Procedure
• Pit and Fissure Sealant, Preventive Resin Restorations and Minimal Preparation for
Posterior Composite
• Direct Posterior Composite Restoration
• Glass Ionomer Cement (Material)
• Glass Ionomer Cement (Clinical Manipulation)
• Resin Modified Glass Ionomer and Compomers
• Pulp Protection by the Use of Insulating Bases and Liners
• Introduction to the Complex Amalgam Restoration + Pin-retained Complex Amalgam
Cavity Preparation
• Pinless-retained Complex Amalgam Preparation + Restorative Technique of Complex
Amalgam Restorations
• Principles of Tooth Preparation for Cast Gold Restorations
• Tooth Preparation for Cast Gold Inlay Restorations
• Tooth Preparation for Cast Gold Onlay Restorations
• Provisional Restorations
• Indirect Posterior Esthetic Restorations (I, II)
• Failure of Restoration
• Biological Influence of Restorative Procedures and Materials
Lectures
Pre-Clinical and Practical Sessions
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Assessment Tools:
Examination:
1. Assessment both in theory and practical
The grading in the assessment of theory and practical is divided into the following system.
Theory
Quizzes : 10%
Mid-Year exam : 15%
Laboratory
Daily projects : 10%
Practical exams : 20%
Subjective Evaluation : 5%
Total ---------------------------- 60%
2. Final examination
Final written : 25%

Final practical : 15%
Total 40%
Evaluation Methods:
• All preparations and restorations listed on the progress sheet will be approved
and graded by the designed instructor.
• All timed practical exercises will be completed during assigned laboratory periods.
• Written examinations will be based on the LECTURE MATERIAL; HAND-OUTS,

READING ASSIGNMENT, PRINT-OUT and information given during lab sessions.
1. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 4th edition 2002

2. Baum, Phillips and Lund.. Textbook of Operative Dentistry, 3rd edition 1995.
3. Pickard’s Manual of Operative Dentistry 7th edition 2000.
4. Schwartz et al. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry- a contemporary approach, 2nd
edition 2001.
5. Hand-outs (if needed)
Third Year
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Course Contact Hours

No. Course Title Theory Practical Credits
332 RSD Dental Materials Sciences 2 1 3
Course Description
Introduction:
This course continues where RSD 130 left off and logically progresses from
direct restorations through indirect restorations. It provides basic information about direct and
indirect restorative materials, bonding agents, and the new field of “Adhesive Dentistry.” It
provides information about impression materials and gypsum materials. It provides step-by-
step information about the casting procedure and the required dental materials. It augments
the casting procedure with ceramo-metallic and ceramic materials. The indirect restorations
section is completed with a presentation of temporary and permanent dental cements,
including the most recent developments with resin cements. The course is completed with
information about basic prosthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and orthodontic materials and
with a presentation on dental implant materials, designs, and special considerations.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the dental student should be able to:
1. Use basic knowledge learned in RSD 131 to describe fundamental strengths and
weaknesses of each material,
2. Characterize each material as to its proper selection and intended use,
3. Describe each material’s correct manipulation and the technical considerations for
doing so, and
4. List laboratory and/or clinical advantages and disadvantages for each material.
Course Contents:
• Dental Amalgam: Chemistry, Types, Setting Reaction & Properties

• Impression Materials: Hydrecolloids, Elastomers and Gypsum Products
• Dental Casting Alloys: Waxes, Spring, Investing Materials and Casting Alloys
• Dental Polymers: Denture Base Materials and Composite Resins
• Dental Cements: Temporary and Permanent Cement Systems
• All Ceramics Restorative Systems
• Bonding Agents: Chemistry, Properties and Performance
• Lectures
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• Take home assignments

• Practical
Assessment Tools:
COURSE GRADING
2 Assessment Exam 30%

1 Midterm Examination (1st Semester) 35%
1 Final Examination 35%
100%
95-100 Points = A+
90-94 = A
85-89 = B+
80-84 = B
75-79 = C+
70-74 = C
65-69 = D+
60-64 = D
0-59 = F
When taking quizzes and examinations, the student may not talk or make unnecessary
noises or movements. The students eyes must remain focused on his/her examination paper
AT ALL TIMES. Failure to do so will result in immediate confiscation of the quiz or
examination paper and will also result in an immediate failure for that quiz or examination. At
the discretion of the division head, subsequent testing of the student may be by oral
examination.
All reading assignments will be from the required textbooks:
1. Dental Materials and their Selection, Third Edition edited by William J.O’Briend, 2002.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/33287576/17584858-Dental-Materials-and-Their-Selection-3rd-
Ed-2002
2. Restorative Dental Materials, 11th edition edited by Robert G. Craig and John M.
Powers, 2002.
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
321 CPD Preventive Dentistry 1 0 1
Course Description
Introduction:
To provide dental students with an understanding of concepts, principles and methods

of prevention of dental diseases with emphasis or primary preventive measures.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students should understand the following:
• Basic concepts and principles of preventing dental diseases.

• Factors involved in the causation of dental caries and periodontal diseases.
• Different measures for primary prevention of the common dental diseases (dental
caries and periodontal diseases).
Course Contents:
• Introduction to Preventive Dentistry

• Concepts and Principles of Preventive Dentistry
• Development of Dental Plaque and its Role in Oral Disease Development
• Common dental diseases (Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease)
• Plaque Control Measures (Mechanical and Chemical)
• The Use of Fluoride Therapy
• Pit and Fissure Sealants
• Caries Susceptibility Tests
• Effect of Diet and Nutrition on Oral Health and Dental Caries
• Dental Public Health Programs
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Theoretical approach through lectures and discussion.

- Practical through the demonstration of some primary preventive procedures.
Assessment Tools:
5% - Quizzes
35% - Midterm examination
60% - Final examination
Several quizzes (2-5) will be given randomly through the course without previous notification
during the first 5 minutes of any lecture session, so be prepared
Required Reading : Primary Preventive Dentistry, 5th Edition

By: Norman O. Harris, Franklin Garcia-Godoy
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
312 PSD Introduction to Pre-Clinical 1 1 2
Prosthodontics & Occlusion
Course Description
Introduction:
This is the first course in prosthodontics. It consists of didactic and practical

components. It has two parts: (1) is introductory to prosthodontics in the form of lectures, and
(2) the practical components covering some of the basic technical aspects in prosthodontics.
The second part for Patient Simulation Clinic (PSC) is introductory to occlusion, and is
designed to provide the students with a basic knowledge concerning the static and dynamic
aspects of occlusion and the importance of occlusion for all facets of dentistry.
The laboratory phase of this course is a coordinated effort in helping the basic
technical skills in prosthodontics and occlusion.
Course Objectives:
1. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the biological and
technical aspects of prosthodontic in general, dental anatomy and occlusion in particular.
2. The student should demonstrate abilities of understanding and using different
prosthodontic terminologies.
3. The student should demonstrate the abilities and skills to do all the assigned laboratory
procedures.
4. The student should be able to illustrate the basic knowledge and skills of how to examine
and analyze occlusion.
Course Contents:
• Introduction to Prosthodontics
• Oral Anatomy in Relation to Complete Dentures Construction
• Principles for Complete Denture Prosthodontics
• Stock Impression Trays, and Construction of Casts
• Mandibular Positions and Jaw Relations.
• Introduction to Articulators
• Arrangements of Anterior and Posterior Teeth
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• Complete Denture Wax-up and Flasking Procedure

• Denture Repairs
• Components and Functions of a Removable Partial Dentures
• Surveying of partially Edentulous Casts
• Abutment Teeth Preparation
• Direct and Indirect Retainers
• Laboratory Procedures of making a Conventional Removable Partial Dentures
• Denture Base and Teeth for Removable Partial Dentures
Lectures
• Practical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
1. Continuous Assessment ……………………………………………. 40%

a. Didactic: mid-term examination ………………………. 20%
b. Practical: weekly assessment and project finishing …20%
2. Final Didactic Examination …………………………………………. 60%
Textbook:
• Gross, M. D. Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry, Technique and Theory, Churchill
Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1982.
Supplementary references:
• Owall, Kayser, and Carlsson. Prosthodontics, Principles and Management Strategies.
Mosby-Wolf 1996.
• Phoenix, Cagna, and DeFreest. Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics.
Quintessence Publishing Co, 2003 (third edition).
• Shllingburg, Hobo, Whitsett, Jacobi, and Brackett. Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics.
Quintessence Publishing Co, 1997 (third edition).
• Handouts by different lecturers.
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
382 GDC Ethics in Dentistry 1 0 1
Course Description
Introduction:
The course is offered during the third year and consists of one lecture per week
throughout one semester. It is designed to cover the main aspects of Ethics of health
profession particularly the Dentistry. In addition, It will cover the "Legislation for practicing
health care" in Saudi Arabia with special attention to the ethical content of it.
It will be in Arabic.
Course Objectives:
1. To learn the Principles of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct for dentists.
2. To distinguish between ethical and legal obligations of a dentist.
3. To motivate students' continued practicing and learning of ethics.
Course Contents:
• Legislation for Practicing Health Care

• Principles of Ethics
• Legal Obligations of Dentist
• Motivate Dentist to Practice Ethics
Lectures
87
Assessment Tools:
Mid-term Exam 40%

Final Exam 60%
1. Rules and Regulations for the Health Provider
2. Ethics in Dentistry According to Saudi Council 2003
3. Dentist Job and Knowledge

By: Dr. Zohair Subaie
Dr. Mohammad Al Barr
4. Dictionary of Dentistry
By: The Council of Society of Arab Dentistry 1998
5. ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, 2005.
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Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
312 PHL Dental Pharmacology 2 0 2
Course Description
Introduction:
This course is concerned with general principles in pharmacology including

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their significance in dental practice. The
course gives emphasis on pharmacological actions and therapeutic applications of drugs
used or implicated in dentistry. Topics include drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system,
antimicrobial agents and analgesics. A special concern is given for drugs used locally to treat
hard and soft tissue ailments and for preparations used locally in dentistry practice.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their

significance in dental practice.
2. Understand the actions and appropriate therapeutic use of local anaesthetics and
vasoconstrictor containing preparations, sedatives and analgesic medications.
3. Understand the rational use of anti-infective agents in dentistry, both in terms of the
management of existing orofacial infections and for prophylaxis against the
development of bacterial endocarditis or other infections post treatment.
4. Have a basic knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs in particular the drugs used
locally to treat hard and soft tissue ailments and for preparations used locally for
hygienic purposes.
Course Contents:
• Pharmaco-Kinetics and Pharmaco-Dynamics

• Local Anaesthetics
• Vasoconstrictor
• Sedatives and Analgesic Medications
• Anti-Infective Agents
• Prophylaxis Agents
• Commonly Prescribed Drugs in Dental Clinics
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Lectures
Assessment Tools:
Continuous Assessment ------------------------------------------ 60%

First Assessment Test - 30%
Second Assessment Test - 30%
Final Examination ----------------------------------------------------- 40%

Final Paper - 40%
Total Marks -------------------------------------------------------------- 100%
Textbooks:
Title : Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry

Author: Neidle, Enid A., and Yagiela, John A.
Publisher: Mosby
Third Year
90
Contact Hours
No.
322 MAC General Microbiology & 2 1 3
Immunology
Course Description
Introduction:
The course Microbiology for dental student is designed to provide and facilitate the learning
in which the student can make acquaintance, both in a theoretical and practical context, with
microorganisms as agents of human disease with relevance to dentistry. The major topics
covered in this course will be:
1. Fundamentals of Immunology and Host-Parasite relationship.

2. Bacteria and Human Diseases caused by them.
3. Viruses and Human Diseases caused by them.
4. Fungi and Human Diseases caused by Candida albicans.
5. An Introduction to Oral Microbiology.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the dental students should:
1. Have a basic understanding of the major pathogenic organisms, related disease-

syndromes and their modes of spread with particular reference to dentistry.
2. Have a basic understanding of the host-parasite relationship and the immune system.
3. Have a basic understanding of the oral microbial ecology and pathogenesis of dental
caries and periodontal disease.
4. Be aware of the major clinical and biological factors to be taken into consideration for
the appropriate use of anti-microbial therapy.
5. Be familiarized with some of the laboratory procedures including specimen collection
and handling, requesting appropriate tests and interpretation of laboratory reports.
Course Contents:
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• Introduction to Microbiology
• Bacterial Structures and Functions
• Bacterial Physiology and Genetics
• Host-Parasite Relationship
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Antibiotics and Chemotherapy
• Immunology (I, II, III, IV, V)
• Staphyloccocci
• Streptococci
• Corynebacteria
• Clostridia
• Actinomyces and Nocordia
• Mycobacteria
• Neisseria and Haemophilus
• Treponema, Borrelia
• Enterics and other Gram-Negatives
• Mycoplasma, Rickettsia, Chlamydia
• Fungi (Yeast)
• Virology (I, II, III, IV)
• Oral Microflora, Dental Plaque
• Microbiology and Dental Caries of Periodontal Disease
Lectures
• Practical Sessions
Assessment Tools:
The criteria of terminal behavior will be a cumulative grade of 60% or above on continuous
assessment examination (two in number and one practical) and final exam. The following
percentage of total grades will be assigned to each:
Tests No. Type of Evaluation Grades

1st CAT 40%
Written 25%
Practical 15%
Final Examination 60%
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The continuous assessment and final exam will measure the student’s achievement of
terminal objectives.
Make-Up Exam.
Required Text:
• Essential Microbiology for Dentistry – L.P. Samaranayake
• Latest Edition, Livingstone New York, London
Reference Text:
• McCracken and Cawson, Clinical and Oral Microbiology, McGraw Hill
• Sleigh and Timbury, Notes on Medical Bacteriology, Churchill Livingstone
• Timbury, Notes on Medical Virology, Churchill Livingstone
• Kimball Introduction to Immunology, Macmillan
93
Third Year
Contact Hours
No.
330 PATH General Pathology 2 1 3
Course Description
Introduction:
The course is mainly General Pathology which deals with the basic concept of the various
disease processes relevant for medical dental students.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, the medical dental student is expected to:
1. Learn the basic principles of disease processes (General Pathology) and to apply
these principles to the study of particular diseases in various tissues, organs and
systems OF THE BODY (Systemic Pathology).
2. Correlate the pathological changes with the clinical picture.
3. Observe and analyze pathology with clinical disciplines and microscopic levels.
4. Appreciate the role of pathology – whether applied or experimental – in medical
research.
Course Contents:
• General Pathology and Related to the Body

• Pathological Changes with the Clinical Picture
• Examination Case Under Microscopic Levels
• Experiment in Medical Research
Lectures
• Practical
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Assessment Tools:
Students will have mid-course exam up of written paper. At the end of the course students
will have practical and written exam.
Basic Pathology by:

Kumar, Corton, Robbins 7th Edition
Published by W.B. Saunder Company
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ALFARABI Private Dental College

CURRICULUM FOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

First Semester Second Semester

312 OMS Applied Surgical 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

332 DSD Oral Pathology 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

343 DSD Oral & Maxillofacial 1 1 0 1 1 0 4

312 RSD Pre-Clinical Operative 1 2 0 1 2 0 6

312 PSD Introduction to Pre- 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

312 PHL Dental Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

322 MAC General Microbiology & 2 1 0 0 0 0 3

Also, it covers indications and contra-indications for teeth extraction, post-operative

The student should be able to:

• Introduction, Pain Control, Patient Assessment and Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy

Test No. Type of Evaluation Grades

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

Required text books:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able:

• Developmental Disturbances of Oral and Para Oral Structures

- Class room lectures ( powerpoint, talking, blackboard )

- Pre-practical class projection of photomicrographs

- Laboratory ( practical ) microscopy/teacher's supervision and explanation

P/S I] University Grades of A+ to H are followed.

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

The Required Textbook and Atlas:

2. Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, Clinical and

3. Cawson RA, Binnie WH and Eveson JW.

The following additional references might prove helpful:

Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical profiles, light microscopic appearance, differential diagnoses,

At the successful completion of the course, the student should:

• Manifestation of Disease in the Oral Cavity

Classroom Lectures (power point, talking, blackboard)

P/S I] University Grades of A+ to H are followed.

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

Required Textbook and Atlas:

5. Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, Clinical and Pathologic Correlations

An introduction to dental radiology as a branch of dentistry for diagnostic, treatment

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Clinical and Practical Sessions

Test No. Type of Evaluation Grades

1st Cont. Ass. Written 10%

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

By the end of the semester student should be able to:

1. Communicate with the patient effectively.

• Introduction / Diagnostic Method

1st Assessment 15 points

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

• Isolation and Control of the Operating Field

Pre-Clinical and Practical Sessions

Final written : 25%

• Written examinations will be based on the LECTURE MATERIAL; HAND-OUTS,

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

1. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 4th edition 2002

Course Contact Hours

• Dental Amalgam: Chemistry, Types, Setting Reaction & Properties

• Take home assignments

2 Assessment Exam 30%

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

All reading assignments will be from the required textbooks:

To provide dental students with an understanding of concepts, principles and methods

• Basic concepts and principles of preventing dental diseases.

• Introduction to Preventive Dentistry

Theoretical approach through lectures and discussion.