Curriculum

Surgery

1. To perform simple and complex exodontias
2. Diagnose and management of orofacial infections
3. Manage minor dental alveolar trauma
4. Exposure to orthognathic and pre-prosthetic surgery
5. Exposure to maxillomandibular trauma
6. Experience in implant placement
7. Define limitations of a general practice in the area of hard and soft tissue surgery

Pt. Assessment and Diagnosis

1. Ensure access tx and referral
2. Risk assessment and QI
3. Philosophy care and use literature

Periodontal Therapy

1. Diagnose the various case types of periodontal disease
2. Institute the appropriate treatment
3. To be familiar with nonsurgical and surgical therapeutics
4. Understand the indications for chemotherapeutics to treat pathology
5. Diagnose and treat the periodontal emergency
6. Understand the current literature

Pulpal Therapy

1. Diagnose the need for endodontics and other pulpal therapy
2. Familiar with endo techniques
3. Pulpal therapy for immature root development and apexification
4. Perform simple endodontics surgery
5. Provide clinically acceptable root canal therapy
6. Provide appropriate pain and anxiety controls
7. Understand the literature

Medical Risk Assessment

1. Obtain a thorough and accurate medical history
2. Perform a detailed physical assessment
3. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests
4. Request appropriate medical consultation
5. Integrate assessment into dental treatment

Obtaining Informed Consent

1. Explaining options of treatment and advantages/disadvantages
2. Communicating sequelae of no treatment
3. Obtaining written approval

Providing Comprehensive Tx.

1. Obtain accurate records
2. Interaction with Medical team
3. Explain advantage/disadvantage
4. Promote Health and Prevention
5. Instruct pt. in oral hygiene
6. Evaluate and provide sealants
7. Evaluate need for orthodontics
8. Assess nutritional status and provide guidelines
9. Assess need for fluoride suppl.

Sedation and Pain Control

1. Assess medical status and select appropriate technique
2. Understanding pharmacology administration and emerg. prev.
3. Understanding monitoring equip and venupuncture
4. Understanding TMJ dysfunction and oro-facial pain

Prosthodontics / Implants

1. Diagnosis
2. Understand TP options
3. Clinical skill development
4. Clinical judgement development
5. Communication with lab.
6. Understand the literature

Restoration of Teeth

1. Diagnosis
2. Choose appropriate restoration and material
3. Discuss alternatives ,risks ,and prognosis
4. Provide clinically acceptable and functional restorations
5. Assess appropriateness and quality of treatment
6. Understand the literature

Medical and Dental Emergencies

1. Assess patients with acute dental emergencies
2. Appropriate management of acute trauma and infection
3. Assess medical issues
4. Treatment of common dental emergencies
5. Understanding the literature