Year 2
5220 Clinical Experience II
This course builds on the introductory course to clinics and allows students to get further acclimatization with the protocols and procedures of the dental clinics. Infection control and organizational skills are emphasized, and the student is placed in various disciplines so that they are familiar with all the dental clinics.
Lectures 1.5 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 84 hours (Total 85.5 hours)
5221 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
This course builds upon D5187 – Patient Assessment. The course presents the concepts and fundamentals of formulating diagnoses, and prognoses, as well as developing a generalized approach to treatment planning and informed consent. The goal of the course is to prepare students to see patients in the clinic.
Lectures 30 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Seminars 31 hours (Total 61 hours)
5222 Fixed Prosthodontics
Utilizing patient simulation, the art and science of Fixed Prosthodontics will be introduced with emphasis on the fundamental principles and techniques required to rehabilitate oral function and form with single unit fixed prostheses, followed by the multiple-unit fixed prostheses and implant supported fixed prosthodontics restorations.
Fall Term: Lectures 40 hours; Labs 87.75 hours (Total 127.75 hours)
Winter Term: Lectures 14 hours; Labs 31.5 hours (Total 45.5 hours)
5223 Growth & Development
Lectures will focus on explaining general concepts of growth and development, early embryology, skeletal development, general and very specific diet and nutrition from pregnancy, childhood, adults to seniors, timelines of growth & development from pre-natal to puberty, craniofacial growth and development and its influence to treatment planning of orthodontic problems.
Lectures 24 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 24 hours)
5224 Orthodontics
The course will address the definition of the orthodontic problem in our contemporary society, the etiology and epidemiology of malocclusion and all the required elements and analysis for diagnosing and treatment planning it. It will introduce the students to tooth movement and biomechanics. The diagnosis and treatment planning practice modules will provide with preclinical experience in preparation for the clinical activities.
Lectures 14 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Assignments 6 hours (Total 20 hours)
5225 Operative Dentistry
The second-year operative course builds upon first-year skills, focusing on more complex direct operative procedures and multi-surface restorations. It includes instruction on polychromatic and indirect restorations, as well as the management of deep caries. It is synchronized with D5228 course to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Lectures 32 hours; Labs 91.5 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 123.5 hours)
5226 Removable Prosthodontics (Complete)
Lectures and demonstrations used to illustrate the biological and technological principles of complete arch restoration by means of removable complete prostheses. Applied anatomy and physiology; diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning and technical procedures are major components of the course.
Lectures 20.5 hours; Labs 48 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 68.5 hours)
5227 Removable Dentures (Partials)
The didactic portion presents the principles for treatment of partially edentulous patients with primarily cast removable partial dentures. The procedures and techniques founded on the basic principles make up the laboratory exposure: surveying, designing cast RPDs, completing laboratory prescriptions, drawing designs, and practicing mouth preparations. Learning through self-evaluation is emphasized.
Lectures 16 hours; Labs 36 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 52 hours)
5228 Endodontics
This course covers basic principles of Endodontics, focusing on non-surgical root canal treatment. In the first term, we cover anterior teeth and later, it expands to include maxillary and mandibular molars, addressing mishaps, emergencies, anesthesia, intracanal medications, and temporary restoration materials.
Lectures 34.5 hours; Labs 75.25 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Other extra not mandatory 30 hours (Total 139.75 hours)
5230 Occlusion II
Occlusion II involves the study of the stomatognathic system, examining its basic structure, anatomy, physiology and function, mandibular movement, masticatory functions, the assessment of an individual’s occlusion, simple occlusal splints, and related basic clinical procedures. Students will also gain practical experience in examination and history taking, impression making, and in the making of jaw relation records, while working in a clinical environment.
Lectures 15 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 12 hours (Total 27 hours)
5231 Patient Management I
The course will address behavior guidance for the paediatric patient and recognition and dealing with child abuse.
Lectures 11 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Other (Final Exam) 2 hours (Total 13 hours)
5232 Patient Assessment II
This course will cover the radiologic interpretation of the most used dental radiographs including panoramic, periapicals, and bitewings. Pediatric imaging and cone CBCT will be also discussed. Additionally, students will learn how to generate a radiologic report. Clinical cases will help students to practice diagnosing and describing any relevant findings.
Lectures 17 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 17 hours)
5233 Paediatric Dentistry
Uses interactive lectures to cover foundational knowledge in pediatric dentistry, including topics such as Eruption Sequence and Anatomy of Primary Teeth, Clinical Management of Caries Lesion in Primary Teeth, Epidemiology and Etiology of Dental Caries, and First Dental Visit. Utilizes simulation models, mannequins, or live patient demonstrations to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Lectures 14.5 hours; Labs 34 hours; Clinic 3.5 hours, Other (Final Written Exam) 2 hours (Total 54 hours)
5234 Introduction to Clinical Oral Surgery
The second year program is laboratory simulation introduction to the clinical techniques of dental extractions, suturing and removal of impacted teeth. It is intended to expose students to the terminology, instruments and techniques of clinical oral and maxillofacial surgery in a laboratory environment before actual clinical experience on patients.
Lectures 5.25 hour; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 5.25 hours)
5235 Oral Diseases II
Dentistry 5235 combines oral pathology, oral medicine, and basic oral radiology. It covers numerous diseases that affect the hard and soft tissues of the Oral and Maxillofacial region. It bridges Dentistry 5170 taught in the first Dentistry year and Dentistry 5335 taught in the third Dentistry year.
Lectures 30 hours; Labs 7 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Assignments 6 hours (Total 43 hours)
5248 Anaesthesia
The administration of local anaesthesia is an integral part of the practice of dentistry. Pain control can be defined as the application of various physical, chemical and psychological modalities to the prevention and treatment of preoperative, operative and postoperative patient pain to allow dental treatment to occur in a safe and effective manner.
Lectures 16 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 4 hours (Total 20 hours)
5252 Periodontics
This course covers periodontium anatomy, etiology, and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, including risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, non-surgical therapy, and maintenance. It combines online lectures, readings, and simulation clinics with practical hands-on training in periodontal instrumentation.
Lectures 29 hours; Labs ASP 9 hours; Labs DDS 3 hours; Clinic 6 hours (Total 47 hours)
5255 Practice Administration
This course addresses various aspects of dental practice management with a focus on ethical, professional and legal responsibilities. These include communication, interprofessional collaboration and dental public health concepts. Various legislation, policies, and standards relevant to dentistry will be introduced with the goal to promote regulatory compliance and safe practice.
Lectures 29 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Workshops 6 hours (Total 35 hours)
Additional courses ASP students are required to take
5102 Pharmacology
The course is a component of the General Medicine unit, and will cover those pharmacological concepts and the actions of drug classes relevant for dental clinicians. (Taught jointly with first year students)
Lectures 34 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 34 hours)
5165 Medicine
Biomaterials used in dental restorative procedures and prostheses are discussed. Instruction provided in impression materials systems, waxes, non-noble and noble metal alloy systems, resins systems, cement systems, ceramics, and toxic and biohazard aspects of dental biomaterials. Emphasis is placed on clinical manipulative variables and their influence on behaviour of the material. (Taught jointly with first year students)
Lectures 40 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours (Total 40 hours)
Elective
5010 Year 2 & 3 Pre Clinical Oral Health
This elective offers preclinical students hands-on research and clinical exposure. They collaborate with local or global dental practitioners, researchers, or community organizations to meet personalized learning goals. It provides experiential opportunities for students to explore research and dentistry practice, fostering individual growth in a real-world setting.
Lectures 25 hours; Labs 0 hours; Clinic 0 hours; Other 3 hours (Total 28 hours)