INTRODUCTION:
The placement of this subject is in 4thyear, semester-VII of BS-DCP (Dental Hygiene). Preventive Dentistry deals with the maintenance and promotion of overall health status and prevention from diseased status at every level. This course has been divided into two parts, where lectures and practical work will be covered over a period of 4 months for each of the two courses in the semester-VI and later similar portion will be covered in semester-VII.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, the students of dental hygiene will be able to:
1.Develop appropriate and individualized self-care regimens.
2.Deliver oral health education in different communities and outreach programs.
3.Promote preventive health behaviors by personally striving to maintain optimal oral and general health.
4.Incorporate a wellness philosophy that promotes healthy lifestyle for staff and patients/clients into the practice of dental hygiene and/or the work place.
5.Encourage patients/clients to assume responsibility for their health and promote adherence to self-care regimens.
6.Deliver fluoride applications, fissure sealants and a traumatic restorative treatment in clinical settings.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs, Short questions, etc.Formative Assessment on LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to finish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (to assess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed by two at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External).
- Teacher: Sidra Maqsood
INTRODUCTION:
This specialty of dentistry deals with the study of supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student shall acquire the skill to;
1.Understand components of the healthy periodontium.
2.Define periodontal health goals.
3.Understand an overview of periodontal physiology and bone remodeling
4.Identify manifestations of diseased periodontium.
5.Understand periodontal disease classification.
6.Describe patterns of attachment loss and their prognostic and treatment implications.
7.Evaluate choices of treatment strategies and how they meet periodontal health goals.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs, Short questions, etc.Formative Assessmenton LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to finish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (to assess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed by two at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External)
- Teacher: Mehwish Mansoori
- Teacher: Sindhu Rani
- Teacher: Saeeda Soomro
INTRODUCTION:
The course is placed in the 4thyear semester VII. The purpose of this course is to make students understand about decision making, clinical reasoning and judgment in order to correlate findings from the history, clinical and radiographic examination and other diagnostic test. This course will improve the skill of learners and provide them with the knowledge required to take a sound decision and provide high quality service to masses as per vision and mission of the university.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.Students should be able to take extensive historyand make connections and correlate with the findings taking into account the social and cultural background of the individual.
2.A student must be competent at forming a clinical case history for patients of all ages, understanding their needs and demands and should recognize those in need to be referred to specialist.
3.Be competent at counseling the patient regarding the nature and severity of the disease
4.Have knowledge concerning the effects of tobacco on oral mucosa
5.Should know ways in which to help patients who wish to stop using tobacco
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs, Short questions, etc.Formative Assessment on LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to finish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (to assess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed bytwo at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External)
- Teacher: Afshan Jahangir
- Teacher: Mehwish Mansoori
INTRODUCTION:
The placement of this subject is in 4thyear, 7thsemester of BS-DCP (Dental Hygiene). The purpose of this course is to dental PARA-MEDICS with information regarding oral manifestations of the aging process and their relationship with oral and systemic health to ensure the maintenance of optimum quality of life in older patient.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1.Identify the correlation between oral health and systemic disease.
2.Describe common cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the geriatric population and their effects on oral health.
3.Outline the implications of common chronic diseases on geriatric oral health.
4.Discuss the impact of oral and systemic cancers and various treatment modalities on the provision of dental care.
5.List common physiologic changes that occur during the aging process and their influence upon oral hygiene and oral health.
6.Cite the issues associated with cognitive impairment and oral health.
7.Describe how various issues create problems for access to dental care for older individuals.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs, Short questions, etc.Formative Assessment on LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to finish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (to assess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed bytwo at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External)
- Teacher: Bushra Imdad
- Teacher: Areeba Khan
INTRODUCTION:
The placement of this subject is in 4thyear, semester VII of BS-DCP (Dental Hygiene). The purpose of this course is to gain understanding and enhance knowledge of Dental Hygienist about common hazards associated with clinical and laboratory work.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course, the dental professional should be able to know:
1.Understand the common hazards associated with laboratory and clinical work and how to identify them.
2.Use the proper precautions for the identified the hazards.
3.Explain the proper use of laboratory fume hood.
4.Select the appropriate the personal protective equipment for the task.
5.Respond properly to clinical emergencies.
6.Understand the different types of waste how to process each.
7.Segregate chemicals appropriately for both waste disposal and storage.
8.Complete labels and inventory forms and package the wastes properly.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs,Short questions, etc.Formative Assessment on LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to finish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (to assess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed by two at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External)
- Teacher: Areeba Khan
INTRODUCTION:
This course is conducted in Fourth year of BS Dental Technology program in semester VII. The purpose of this course is to provide education and training enabling aspiring dental technologists in understanding their role to provide technical assistance to the specialist orthodontists in provision of preventive and interceptive orthodontic appliances.
CREDIT HOURS: 04
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
On the completion of this course student will be able to:
1.Discuss the rationale of preventive and interceptive orthodontic procedures
2.Identify centric occlusions, centric relations, malocclusions and causes of malocclusions
3.Identify conditions requiring orthodontic management.
4.Understand the role of removable appliance in growth modifications.
5.Identify the purpose of appliance used in preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
6.Fabricate removable appliance used during preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment.
7.Describe the stages involved in fixed and orthodontic therapy.
8.Design and fabricate retainers used after orthodontic treatment.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING POLICY:
Following is the detail of assessment criteria in the course, e.g. assignments, quizzes during the online teaching sessions, end-of-course exam, etc. and their weightage. It also contains how the students will be graded for different components of assessment, assessment methods that will be used during the course, e.g. Essay writing, MCQs, Short questions, etc.Formative Assessment on LMS must be graded and be assigned 60% weightage of the Summative Assessment, whereas 40% may be assigned to the Final Examination conducted on LMS in the form of BCQs based Theory and online Viva based examination. In order to provide flexibility to the students, they may be given options of two attempts to inish graded quizzes.However, mid-term and class test must be taken as single attemptTheory based final examination questions (toassess knowledge) will be prepared and peer reviewed by two at least examiners (internal and external)Structured Viva of final examination (to assess attitude) will be conducted by two examiners (Internal & External)
- Teacher: Najwa Hasnain
- Teacher: Muhammad Ishaque
- Teacher: Komal Jan
- Teacher: Nimrah Razzaque Memon