Detailed Objectives
The detailed objectives of the programme are based on knowledge, skills an attitudes and divided into the following broad categories
General Skills
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Apply knowledge & skills in day to day practice.
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Apply principles of ethics.
- Analyze the outcome of treatment
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Evaluate the scientific literature and information to decide the treatment.
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Participate and involve in professional bodies.
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Be capable of self-assessment and be willing to update the knowledge & skills from time to time.
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Inclined to do simple research projects.
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Acquire minimum computer proficiency to enhance knowledge and skills.
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Be aware of ones limitations and know when to refer patients to specialists.
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Be familiar with basic Forensic Odontology techniques and manage Geriatric dental problems.
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Practice Management
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Evaluate practice location, population dynamics & reimbursement mechanism.
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Able to communicate freely, orally and in writing with all concerned.
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Maintain records.
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Implement & monitor infection control and environmental safety programmes.
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Practice within the scope of one's competence Communication & Community Resources.
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Assess patient’s goals, values and concerns to establish rapport and guide patient care.
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Co-ordinate & supervise the activities of allied dental health personnel.
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Participate in improving the oral health of the individuals through community activities.
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Patient Care – Diagnosis
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Obtaining patient's history in a methodical way.
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Performing thorough clinical examination.
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Selection and interpretation of clinical, radiological and other diagnostic information.
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Obtaining appropriate consultation.
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Arriving at provisional, differential and final diagnosis.
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Patient Care - Treatment Planning
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Integrate multiple disciplines into an individual comprehensive sequence treatment plan using diagnostic and prognostic information.
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Be able to order appropriate investigations.
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Patient Care – Treatment
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Recognition and initial management of medical emergencies that may occur during Dental treatment.
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Perform basic cardiac life support.
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Management of pain including post operative.
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Administration of all forms of local anesthesia.
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Administration of intra muscular and venous injections.
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Prescription of drugs, pre operative, prophylactic and therapeutic requirements.
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Uncomplicated extraction of teeth.
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Transalveolar extractions and removal of simple impacted teeth.
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Minor oral surgical procedures.
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Management of Oro-facial infections.
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Simple orthodontic appliance therapy.
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Taking, processing and interpretation of various types of intra oral radiographs
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Various kinds of restorative procedures using different materials available.
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Simple endodontic procedures.
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Removable and fixed Prosthodontics.
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Various kinds of periodontal therapy.