The curricular and infrastructure facilities required for teaching-learning are as per the requirements set by affiliated university and Dental Council of India in terms of student- teacher ratio, Library facilities. Continuous efforts have been focused towards providing the best learner friendly environment at all levels.
In order to enhance students' skill level and to equip them with strong basic knowledge to face the future challenges adequate hands on experience and Problem based teaching learning methodology in addition to the regulatory requirements are being provided. The students are being evaluated continuously through viva voce, laboratory performance and chair side clinical work assessment.The teaching-learning and Evaluation process is effectively implemented by the assisted by academic committees and heads of departments. The institution has a proper schedule for monitoring student progress that incorporates Continuous Performance Assessment, Internal Assessment Exams, Student Projects, Personality Development lectures, Self Learning Mode, educative audio and video aids, Mentorship, Counseling.Students Council effectively implements co-curricular and cultural activities for comprehensive personality development.
The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery Course is 5 years (4years + 1 year Compulsory Rotatory Internship)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF B.D.S. COURSE
AIMS
The dental students during training should acquire adequate knowledge, necessary skills and reasonable attitudes which are required for carrying out all activities appropriate to general dental practice involving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of anomalies and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues. The students also should understand the concept of community oral health education and be able to participate in the rural health care delivery programmes existing in the country.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives are dealt under three headings (a) Knowledge and Understanding (b) Skills and (c) Attitudes.
(a) Knowledge and Understanding
The student should acquire the following during the period of training.
1. Adequate knowledge of the scientific foundations on which dentistry is based and good understanding of various relevant scientific methods, principles of biological functions; ability to evaluate and analyse scientifically various established facts and data.
2. Adequate knowledge of the development, structure and function of the teeth, mouth and jaws and associated tissues both in health and disease and their relationship and effect on general state of health and also bearing on physical and social well being of the patient.
3. Adequate knowledge of clinical disciplines and methods which provide a coherent picture of anomalies, lesions and diseases of the mouth and jaws and preventive diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of dentistry.
4. Adequate clinical experience required for general dental practice.
5. Adequate knowledge of the constitution, biological function and behaviour of persons in health and sickness as well as the influence of the natural and social environment on the state of health in so far as it affects dentistry.
(b) Skills
A graduate should be able to demonstrate the following skills necessary for practice of dentistry.
1. Diagnose and manage various common dental problems encountered in general dental practice keeping in mind the expectations and the right of the society to receive the best treatment available wherever possible.
2.Prevent and manage complications if encountered while carrying out various surgical and other procedures.
3.Carry out certain investigative procedures and ability to interpret laboratory findings.
4.Promote oral health and help prevent oral diseases where possible.
5.Control pain and anxiety among the patients during dental treatment.
SUBJECTS OF STUDY
I BDS
II BDS
IV BDS
V year – INTERNSHIP
MDS
The duration of Master of Dental Surgery Course is 3 years. In each specialty, the syllabus is distributed among four theory papers
Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
Periodontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthodontics
Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology
Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Oral Medicine & Radiology
Exam pattern |
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300 |
Practical |
200 |
Viva Voce |
100 |
Total |
600 |
Pass criteria – 50% theory (150) and 50% in practical + Viva Voce (150) |
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