Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Course Descriptions

SGS 111 Physics   (Credit Hours 3)        
This course builds on the basic physics theory. Major topics include: Electricity, heat, properties of matter, gravitation, fluids. surface tension, surface tension moment of inertia elasticity optics and practical  physics which include forty experiments related to the above topics. No Pre-Request.

SGS 121 General and Physical Chemistry (Credit Hours 4)
Overall aim of the Course is to help the students understand the role of general and physical chemistry in our daily life, to help the students identify salts on the bases of their physical properties and their relative solubility in water, to help the students identify inorganic salts on the basis of their general properties, the electronic structure, and the position of the constituting metals in the periodic table, to help the students understand the relationship between structures and properties. No Pre-Request.

SGS 131 Botany (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge needed for botany science, identify the plant cell structure, raise awareness of the students to plant cell physiology, explore the system of classification of plants. , familiarize the students with the general characteristics of microorganisms, introduce students to the fundamentals of molecular genetics, and prepare students for heredity diseases in advanced levels. No Pre-Request.

SGS 141 General Zoology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of Course is to give the students a basic knowledge about animal kingdom regarding most of aspect related to zoology, preparing them to the study of the more advanced courses as human anatomy, physiology and anatomy.  No Pre-Request.

HPT111 Human Dentition (Credit Hours 3)
Aim of this course is to promote advanced knowledge about dental anatomy and physiology, to provide expanded knowledge about human dentition.to serve as a basis for understanding the clinical courses. Major Topics include: Introduction about the oral cavity and the dentition of human being tooth anatomy, line and point angles, tooth identification systems, anatomical landmarks of the crowns, life history of tooth surface anatomy of permanent anterior teeth ,surface anatomy of premolar geometric outlines of the crowns and their significance. No pre-Request.

SGS 142 General Zoology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of Course is to give the students a basic knowledge about animal kingdom regarding most of aspect related to zoology, preparing them to the study of the more advanced courses as human anatomy, physiology and anatomy. Pre-Request: SGS 141

SGS 122 Organic chemistry (Credit Hours 4 )
Overall aim of the course is to help the students understand the role of organic chemistry in our daily life, to help the students classify organic compounds and know their occurrence, preparation and properties. Pre-Request:  SGS 121
HPT112 Human Dentition (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to promote advanced knowledge about dental anatomy and physiology.,to provide expanded knowledge about human dentition,to serve as a basis for understanding the clinical courses.Major topics include : surface anatomy of deciduous teeth surface anatomy of permanent molars, condition of teeth at different ages, mandible at different ages physiology significance of tooth form in protecting the peridontium and arrangement of teeth in curves, normal occlusion. Pre-Request: HPT111

SGS 132: Botany (Credit Hours 3)   
Overall Aim of Course is to Provide the basic knowledge needed for botany science, Identify the plant cell structure, Raise awareness of the students to plant cell physiology, Explore the system of classification of plants, Familiarize the students with the general characteristics of microorganisms, Introduce students to the fundamentals of molecular genetics, Prepare students for heredity diseases in advanced levels. Major topics include: Systems of classification (Monera, protista, Fungi & plantae) Bacteria Fungi
Viruses ,Introduction to Genetics (mitosis and meiosis) The genetic code, protein synthesis and Gene regulation ,Mutation , Mendelian inheritance Genes and diseases
Identification of inherited disease, Karyotype .and  Molecular genetics testing
Pre-Request: SGS 131

SGS 112: Physics (Credit Hours 3)
This course builds on the basic physics theory. Major topics include : Magnetic effects of current ,modern   physic : Electric conducation,   Milliken's Experiment.  J.J. Thomson's experiment – X – Rays ,Radioacivity   -   Isotopes  and  mass spectrographs – Nuclear  detectors  - Nuclear  accelerators and reactors, Natural  and  forced  heat Convection - Thermal radiation – Radiometers -    humidity. Properties of Matter, Electricity Temperature  concept  - Temperature scales and the rmoment colorimetry ,Heat transfer -Thermal Conducivity - Conduction through walls ,Gravitation Fluid dynamics - critical velocity-  The Stream Line flow - The Continuity equation-
Bemoulli' equation ,Surface tension Hook's Law Elastic constants Work done of shear strain .Physical concept of light :, lenses , Cylindrical lenses and Electron microscopy and laser application . Pre-Request: SGS 111

HPT221: Oral Histology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to keep pace with recent advances in oral biology,
to provide an expanded knowledge about histology, embryology and physiology of oral and dental tissues, to serve as a basis for understanding the clinical courses to enable the development and application of appropriate professional attitude as well as communication and practical skills of the students. Major topics include: tooth development, enamel, dentin cementum, pulp, shedding and eruption. Pre-Request: HPT112

HPT222 Oral Histology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to keep pace with recent advances in oral biology, to provide an expanded knowledge about histology, embryology and physiology of oral and dental tissues, to serve as a basis for understanding the clinical courses to enable the development and application of appropriate professional attitude as well as communication and practical skills of the students.
 Major topics include :embryology, periodontal ligament, bone and alveolar process oral mucosa salivary glands maxillary sinus and temporomandibular joint.
Pre-Request: HPT221

Pros 241: Science of Dental Materials (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to present the basic properties of dental materials as they are related to clinical manipulation by the dentist and to bridge the gap between the knowledge obtained in the basic course in materials science, chemistry, and physics and the dental operatory. Major topics include: structure of matter, physical properties, adhesion, mechanical properties, polymers, metallurgy and corrosion.
Pre-Request: SGS112, 122

Pros 242: Science of Dental Materials (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to analyze the benefits and limitations of dental materials and to make rational decisions on the selection of dental materials and use in a clinical practice. Major topics include: model and die materials, investment materials ,casting technology ,dental casting alloys, impression materials ,dental cements , direct esthetic restorative materials, none metallic denture base, dental ceramics ,dental amalgam, wrought wire alloys and joining of metals and alloys..
Pre-Request: PROS241

SGS 251: General Histology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to teach the students the basic histology structures of different cells and tissues of human body, preparing them for studying organs and systems in the second term & second year and making correlation between function and structure of various tissues and their clinical significance. Major topicsinclude:cytolog,blood,epithelium,connectivetissue,cartilage,bone,muscle, nervous tissue ,vascular, skin, lymphatic system, digestive glands and endocrine. No pre-Request.

SGS 261 Dental Biochemistry (Credit Hours 3)
Overall  aim of this Course is to enable the studentto be oriented with the biochemical structure and importance of  macronutrients and macronutrients as well as the structure and functions of enzymes, to illustrate and/or describe the metabolic pathway of macronutrients and nucleotides and to point-out hereditary and acquired metabolic disturbances and their biochemical laboratory and clinical outcomes. Major topics include::physicochemical principles,carbohydrate chemistry,lipid chemistry,protein chemistry,Hb and ECM, immunoglobulin,nucleotides,enzymes, bioenergetics, , TCA cycle , carbohydrate metabolism,lipid metabolism and insulin, diabetes mellitus. Pre-Request: SGS122.

SGS 271: General Anatomy (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this course is to provide a core body of scientific Knowledge concerning the normal structure of the human body at the level of organ and organ system with the study of the normal growth and developmental to anatomical topics. General Anatomy is the major topic. Pre-Request: SGS142


SGS 272: General Anatomy (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to provide appropriable ethical and professional education necessary for dealing with cadavers and to correlate anatomical facts with its clinical application. Head and neck is the major topic. Pre-Request: SGS271

SGS 262Dental Biochemistry (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to enable the student to point out  the bioenergetics of the concerned metabolic pathways under different physiological circumstances and their integrator regulations with other working metabolic pathways ,to enable the student to describe major body fluids composition and their clinical impact and to enable the student to interpret medical laboratory reports .Major topics include : General Protein Metabolism, Dental genetics, Metabolic Integration,Large Intestine & Detoxification, Vitamins, Minerals, Body Fluids Cell Organelle and Tooth composition. Pre-Request: SGS261

SGS 281Human Physiology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of  this course is to explore in details the function of the different system in the body and develop the basic skills required for scientific thinking as well as effective communications and team work skills and use the acquired knowledge and skills effectively to solve clinically relevant problems. Major topics include Autonomic nervous system Blood and Cardiovascular system. No pre-Request.

HPT 331Oral Pathology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to study anatomy of different parts of the face/maxillofacial , its function , and the common pathological diseases affecting each part. Major topics include: developmental disturbances dental caries, pulp diseases, diseases of periapical area odontogenic cysts , soft tissue cysts and odontogenic tumors.
 Pre-Request: HPT222

HPT 332 : Oral Pathology(Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to study anatomy of different parts of the oral & paraoral area (or oral & maxillofacial region) , its function , and the common pathological diseases affecting each part. Major topics include : Developmental disturbances affecting soft and hard tissues in the face and oral cavity , tumors of the oral cavity, diseases of salivary glands. xerostomia and ptyalism and ,bone diseases.
Pre-Request: HPT331

CONS 321: Preclinical Operative Dentistry (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to educate the students about the basics of fundamental principles of cavity preparation ,to teach the students the classification and types of lesions affecting the tooth structure and to enable the students to recognize and use the different cutting instruments. Major topics include Definitions, Scope and Objectives, Classifications of Carious Lesions, Instruments and Instrumentations and General Principles of Cavity Preparation. Pre-Request: PROS242.

CONS 322: Preclinical Operative Dentistry (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of this Course is to educate the students about the basics of proper use and manipulation of the various restorative dental materials, to teach the students the new approach of conservative cavity designs and to enable the students to master the indirect restorative techniques. Major topics include:   Amalgam restoration Resin Composites restorations, Glass Ionomer restorations, Glass Ionomer restorations indirect metallic and non-metallic restorations, Tooth form and Occlusion and Insulating Bases and Liners. Pre-Request: PROS242

PROS311: Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics Technology (Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to familiarize the students with instruments materials and laboratory procedures and techniques used for removable prosthodontics. Major topics include: steps of complete denture construction, anatomy and physiology, impression trays and techniques, retention and stability relief and posterior palatal seal, TMJ and mandibular movements, jaw relation record, occlusion blocks , mandibular movements face bow, articulators , selection of artificial teeth arrangement , artificial balanced occlusion , waxing up and processing remounting of dentures, repair, relining and rebasing. Pre-request: PROS242

PROS 312 : Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics Technology(Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to familiarize the students with instruments , materials and laboratory procedures and techniques used for removable partial  prosthodontics.
Major topics include :introduction and objectives  ,classification and diagnosis forces ,denture bases, occlusal rests. direct retainers. indirect retainers, mandibular and maxillary major connectors , forces acting on partial denture ,surveyor, laboratory procedures spruing , finishing and polishing and repair .
Pre-request: PROS311

Pros 321: Crowns and Bridges Technology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to educate the students about the basics of different principles of tooth preparation and to enable the students to recognize and use the different cutting instruments.  Major topics include: terminology and classification, instrument, principles of tooth reduction for extra coronal restorations, the complete metal cast crown and all ceramic restorations. Pre-Request: PROS242

Pros 322: Crowns and Bridges Technology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to enable the students to understand the different technical laboratory steps employed in construction of various types of restorations. Major topic include: metal ceramic crown preparation, working casts and dies, wax patterns, different metal used for casting , spruing ,investing and casting. Pre-Request: PROS321

SGS301: Pharmacology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to to provide the basic knowledge about commonly used groups of drugs in dental practice Major topic include: general pharmacology ,autonomic nervous system, blood, psycho-neuro-pharmacology ,hormones and their antagonists and chemotherapy. Pre-Request: SGS122

SGS302 Pharmacology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to enable students to understand the safe use of drugs as regards adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions .Major topic include: local acting drugs, general anesthesia, emergency treatment, calcium homeostasis and prescription writing. Pre-Request: SGS301

SGS372 General Pathology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basic disease patterns and their underlying and mechanisms within the specific organ system as step to preparing the student for his future work as a dentist. Major topic include: Pathology and its related discipline , Technical Pointers on sample handling, sending, processing & reporting as well as quality control of surgical biopsy material , Cell injury , accumulations & depositions , Inflammation & repair ,  Immune response & nonspecific infections , Specific infections-granuloma and Fluid & hemodynamic disturbances. Pre-Request: SGS272, 282

SGS373 General Pathology (Credit Hours 3)
The overall aim of this course is to promote lifelong competencies necessary for continuous professional development. Major topic include: growth disturbances & neoplasia, genetic, environmental, nutritional disorders & diseases of ageing, cytology, immune-histochemistry and how to research topic. Pre-Request: SGS372

SGS391 Microbiology and Immunology (Credit Hours 2)
The overall aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about microorganisms especially those causing diseases relevant to dentistry. and to enable the students to understand the infection control measures in order to protect themselves and their patients from cross infection or contaminations. and to provide the basic knowledge about the immunity as well as the possible consequences of  failure of immune system . Major topic include: prokaryotes vs eukaryotes, bacterial classification, bacterial cell structure disinfection, the immune system, Hypersensitivity reactions and oral defense mechanisms. Pre-Request: SGS132

SGS392 Microbiology and Immunology (Credit Hours 2)
The overall aim of this course is to enable students to understand the different mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents as well as their complications , to enable the students to have practical skills about the conventional and advanced methods  used for diagnosis of bacterial diseases and to provide the students with information about Oral bacterial flora & the oral  defense mechanisms .Major topics include: oral microbial flora ,staphylococci ,streptococci & pneumococci ,neisseria ,corynebacterium diphtheria ,mycobacteria , spirochaetes ,anaerobic bacteria ,fungal infections ,basic virology, hepatitis viruses ,oncogenic viruses , human immunodeficiency virus and herpes viruses Pre-Request: SGS391

CONS 413 Clinical Restorative (Credit Hours 2)
  Overall aim of course is to  enable the student  to understand and apply the basic clinical principles of  operative dentistry that constitutes the main demands of the daily practice which includes different patients management during and after the treatment ( patient reception , examination , diagnosis , treatment planning , infection control , moisture control and control of pain ). Major topics include Patient reception, sterilization and infection control , examination  , diagnosis and treatment planning, control of oral fluids ,control of pain and dental cariology and prevention . Pre-Request: CONS312

CONS 414 Clinical Restorative (Credit Hours 2)
 Overall aim of course is to enable the student to understand principles of caries control and management, to enable the student to be familiar with the available restorative material and their selection, and to enable the student to apply the gained information about the available restorative materials clinically. Major topics include treatment of deep caries, temporary restoration, health hazards, selection of the restorative materials, biological aspects of restoratives and post operative pain. Pre-Request: CONS413

CONS 433 Endodontics Technology (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to appreciate the full scope of endodontics, be  familiar with disease and conditions involving the pulpal and periradicular tissues in permanent teeth, understand the possible etiology of disease and conditions involving the pulpal and periradicular tissues in permanent teeth and be familiar with instruments and materials used in conventional endodontic treatment. Major topics include : Scope of endodontics , pulp space morphology and macroscopic anatomy , endodontic access cavity preparation ,endodontic instruments ,tooth isolation & temporization (instruments , materials and techniques )and Working length determination. Pre-Request: Preclinical stage.
 
CONS 434 Endodontics Technology (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to develop appropriate axis cavity preparation, intra-radicular cleaning and shaping and obturation of extracted human permanent teeth using recent endodontic systems to critically evaluate student level of competency. Major topics include: Mechanical preparation of root canals, obturation of root canals ,pulp and periapical disease ,pulp and periapical microbiology & immunology, application of therapeutics in endodontics and ethics in endodontics .Pre-Request: CONS433

MPDR 411 Periodontology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to foster knowledge that governs the principle of periodontal diseases, to provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of patients periodontal conditions, to expand students analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and treatment of periodontal diseases and to apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate management of periodontal health. Major topics include: Histology, classification, etiology and Pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.,diagnosis and prognosis of periodontal diseases and  periodontal diseases.
Pre-Request: all pre clinical subjects.

MPDR 412 Periodontology (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to foster knowledge that governs the principle of oro-dental diseases, to provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of patients chief complaints, to expand students analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and adjunctive special investigations of oro-dental diseases and to apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate diagnosis of oro-dental diseases. Major topics include: Phases of periodontal therapy,surgical periodontal therapy , regenerative periodontal therapy and dental implantology . Pre-Request: MPDR411.

MPDR 431 Oral Diagnosis (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to foster knowledge that governs the principle of oro-dental diseases, to provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of patients chief complaints, to expand students analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and adjunctive special investigations of oro-dental diseases and to apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate diagnosis of oro-dental diseases. Major topics include: Introduction and scope of oral diagnosis, patient history, methods of clinical examination, extra oral examination and Intra oral examination.
Pre-Request: all pre clinical subjects

ORP 431 Orthodontics (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to educate the students about the basics features of facial growth and development and to familiarize students with progressing abnormalities in dental patients, to familiarize the student with the knowledge of occlusion and to be able to manage the etiological factors associated with the disordered occlusion and to enable the students to diagnose orthodontic problems. Major topics include: Growth and development of the head , development of normal occlusion, etiology of malocclusion, terminology and classification of  malocclusion ,diagnostic procedures ,biomechanical principle and tissue changes in orthodontics. Pre-Request: PROS242

ORP 432 Orthodontics (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to understand appropriate time of intervention in potential orthodontic cases and to reach students preventive and interceptive measures in developing malocclusions and improve problem solving skills and to enable development and application of appropriate professional attitudes and communication.  Major topics include: sequelate of untreated malocclusion,preventive orthodontics ,interceptive orthodontics ,orthodontic appliance design ,therapeutic extraction ,adjunctive orthodontics ,orthodontic retention and relapse ,ethics and medico legal issues and impression and wire bending. Pre-Request: ORP 431

Pros 413 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to educate the student how to manage and treat completely edentulous patients following standardized techniques. Major topics include: Diagnosis & treatment planning for completely edentulous patients, Impression making, jaw relation record & occlusion, try in, denture insertion, remounting, relining and rebasing, complaints and Patient complaint. Pre-Request: PROS312

Pros 414 Clinical Removable Prosthodontics (Credit Hours 2)
 Overall aim of course is to educate the student how to manage and treat partially edentulous patients following standardized techniques. Major topics include: Diagnosis , damaging effects-stresses ,principles of partial denture design ,impression and mouth preparation, final impression ,metal try in ,occlusal relation  ,partial denture try in and initial placement and complaints .Pre-Request: PROS413

Pros 423 Clinical Crowns & bridges (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to educate the students about the basics of diagnosis and treatment planning, to familiarize the student with component parts of fixed partial denture and to understand the basics of selection of an appropriate fixed partial denture design. Major topics include: diagnosis & treatment planning, partial coverage restorations, provisional restoration, impression materials & techniques, tissue dilation and pontics. Pre-Request: PROS322

Pros 424 Clinical Crowns & bridges (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to enable the students to recognize and practice the different clinical steps from tooth preparation to final cementation of restorations and to enable students to be acquainted with the common infections and to practice principles of sterilization and infection control .Major topics include: fixed prosthodontics design, connectors ,precision attachment ,color science & shade selection ,metal ceramic restoration and occlusion. Pre-Request: PROS423

SGS 411 General Medicine (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to support acquisition of knowledge and understanding of health and its promotion, and of disease, its prevention and management, in the context of patient with dental problem, to enable the student to acquire and become proficient in basic clinical symptoms and signs such as obtaining a patient's history, pulse , blood pressure and other basic signs. Major topics include: cardio vascular topics, respiratory topics, GIT & hematology topics and neurology topics. Pre-Request: SGS302, 373

SGS 412 General Medicine (Credit Hours 3)
 Overall aim of course is to enable the students to acquire and demonstrate attitude necessary for the achievement of high standards of medical practice , both in relation to the provision of care of individuals and populations and to his or her personal development including a lifelong commitment to continuing medical education and to introduce concepts of disease of the skin and venereal disease of interest to the dental field. Major topics include: Hematology topics, endocrinology topics, infections topics and skin & andrology. Pre-Request:  SGS 411

SGS 421 General Surgery & Ophthalmology & E.N.T (Credit Hours 3)                                    
Overall aim of course is to Study anatomy of different parts of the eye , its function , and the common pathological diseases affecting each part ,Study anatomy of cavernous sinus and Study relationship between the ophthalmic work and dental work as regards cataract and glaucoma surgeries and identification of preoperative role of the dentist. Major topics include: surgery of thyroid gland ,surgical hemostasis ,blood transfusion and grouping ,antimicrobial therapy ,salivary glands , thyroid , L.N. , and tongue ,neck swellings and wound healing .Pre-Request:  SGS272, 302, 373

SGS 422 General Surgery & Ophthalmology & E.N.T (Credit Hours 3)                                    
Overall aim of course is to study the relationship between dental septic foci and ocular infections with emphasis on how to prevention and treatment and Introduce the dental students to the basic principles of general surgery and to educate them the surgical concepts related to their specialty Major topics include: specific surgical infections ,gas gangrene ,diseases of salivary glands ,accident and emergency surgery ( maxillofacial injuries )congenital anomalies  of the face ( cleft lip and palate ) ,gas gangrene and congenital anomalies of the ear , pigmented , and vascular lesions.
Pre-Request:  SGS421

 MPDR 431: Oral Radiology (Credit Hours 3)                                    
Overall aim of course is to provide the students with basic information related to X-ray nature, production, equipments and materials used in the process of radiography and to demonstrate and train students to perform all intra oral radiographic examination and to enable the students to interpret radiographic images used in the dental profession and to appreciate safety procedures to avoid hazards.  Major topics include: physics of radiation, principles of image production and processing dental radiography equipments and intra and extra-oral techniques, common pitfalls and artifacts, panoramic radiography and radiographic interpretation in carious, periodontal lesions in various dental anomalies   and traumatic injuries.  Pre-Request:  Preclinical stage.
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CONS 515 Clinical Restorative Dentistry (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to enable the upcoming practicing dentists to expand their skills and knowledge through the available subjects that include: conservative approach, esthetic considerations, none carious lesions, failure of restorations andtheir repair, bonding to tooth tissues and indirect esthetic restorations.
 Major topics include conservative approach in restorative dentistry, esthetic considerations in operative dentistry, bonding to tooth tissues and indirect esthetic restorations.
 Pre-Request: CONS 414

CONS 516 Clinical Restorative Dentistry (Credit Hours 3)
In this final course the curriculum is tailored to match specific subjects that are the core to the continual improvement of operative dentistry.
Major topics include: Management of non-caries lesions, management of badly broken-down teeth, and failure of restorations and repair of restorations.
 Pre-Request: CONS 515,

CONS 534 Endodontics (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the diagnosis, selection of cases for treatment, and formulating a treatment plan for individual cases and reach level of competency both diagnostically and technically with the capability to perform self-evaluation. The end result is independent thinking and action; the ultimate benefit is providing quality care the patient.Major topics include: endodontic examination and diagnosis, case selection for endodontic treatment and when and how to refer,plan of treatment and endodontic timetable and follow up visits ,emergency treatment in endodentics, management of traumatic dental injuries , periapical surgery and bleaching discolored teeth .Pre-Request: CONS 434.

CONS 535 Endodontics (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to be updated with new technology in endodontics,
develop and acquire general skills and attitude including: health safety and infection control, communication skills ( patient – staff member and with other healthcare professionals ), Life-long learning, ethical behavior and the profession’s wider responsibility towards the community as a whole.Major topics include Restoration of endodontically  treated teeth ,endodontics and other dental specialties ( including periodontology, orthodontics, operative, fixed an removable prosthodontics ,preventive endodontics ,geriatric endodontics ,root resorption ,evaluating success and failure and retreatment,endodontics mishaps and new technology in endodontics.
Pre-Request: CONS 534.

MPDR 551 LASER (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to demonstrate general understanding of laser use in dentistry to .improve the health and well being of patients through the proper use of laser technology and to overview the research and clinical aspects of the safe and effective uses of lasers in dentistry. Major topics include Introduction to the course, differences between laser, visible light and x ray, Laser physics and beam generation Laser in dentistry: advantages, and limitations Different types and modes of laser and Laser safety. Pre-Request: PROS 242

MPDR 513: Oral Medicine (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to foster knowledge that governs the principle of diseases that affects the oral cavity and adjacent structures, to provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of oral diseases, to expand student's analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and adjunctive special investigations of oral diseases. Major topics include white and red lesions of the oral mucosa, oral ulcers, clotting disorders, bleeding disorders, red blood cells disorders, white blood cells disorders, dental management of systemic diseases, oro- facial pain and diseases of the tongue.
Pre-Request: MPDR412

MPDR 514 Oral Medicine (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of oral diseases and to apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate diagnosis of oro-dental diseases. Major topics include: diseases of the salivary glands ,oral and facial hyper  pigmentation ,granulomatous diseases ,hepatitis ,aids ,infection control ,oral manifestations of vitamin deficiency ,halitosis ,occupational diseases of the dentist  and focal infection.
Pre-Request: MPDR513
 
OMF513 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to  educate and train students in administering local anesthesia  ,Introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques in oral and
maxillofacial surgery, to enable the student to have intellectual and clinical skills in basic, complicated exodontias and minor oral surgical procedures based on an outpatient population, to educate the student in the basic principles of sterilization, disinfection and  antisepsis. Major topics include: local anesthesia, exodontia, dentoalveolar surgery, impacted teeth, maxillary sinus, systemic diseases and dental emergencies and salivary gland disease. Pre-Request: OMF412

OMF514 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Credit Hours 3)
Overall aim of course is to allow students to gain clinical experience in the physical examination of patients requiring minor oral surgery procedures and to educate the students in the principles of conscious sedation and general anesthesia management of medical emergencies in the dental office familiarize the student with the procedures most commonly provided by oral and maxillofacial surgeon .Major topics include: local anesthesia, exodontal, dentoalveolar surgery ,preprosthetic surgery ,oral infection ,cyst and cyst like lesions ,maxillary trauma ,temporomandibular joint disorders ,oral tumors ,dental implants and orofacial pain .Pre-Request: OMF513

ORP 511 Pedodontics & Public Health (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is Provide student with knowledge & skills necessary for improvement, maintenance & treatment of oral heath of infants, children, adolescents & children with special needs and to enable students to provide preventive care for different pediatric age group .Major topics include: Morphology, chronology & occlusion, Psychological management ,Local anesthesia ,Restoration of primary teeth ,Pulp therapy procedures ,Nursing and rampant caries ,Stainless steel crowns ,Traumatic injuries ,Space maintenance and Periodontal problems in children.
Pre-Request: all pre clinical subjects.

ORP 512 Pedodontics & Public Health (Credit Hours 2)
Overall aim of course is to provide student with knowledge & skills necessary for improvement, maintenance & treatment of oral heath of infants, children, adolescents & children with special needs to enable students to provide preventive care for different pediatric age group. Major topics include: treatment of handicapped children , prevention of dental caries and  periodontal diseases  and occlusal abnormalities ,prevention and treatment of oral habits and traumatic dental injuries ,prevention of oral cancer ,prevention of communicable diseases ,epidemiology and Forensic Dentistry ,Pre-Request: ORP511

PROS 515 Clinical Removable Prosthodontic (Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to advanced techniques in removable prosthodontics. The student will be taught how to manage and treat flat and flabby ridges, immediate dentures, over-dentures, single dentures, dental implants as well as maxillofacial prosthodontics .Major topics include: patient complaints, flat ridges. , flabby ridges,  over-dentures. ,single dentures ,immediate partial denture ,immediate complete denture ,implant and complete denture occlusion and review of relining, rebasing, repair and denture surface. Pre-Request: PROS 414

PROS 516 Clinical Removable Prosthodontic (Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to advanced techniques in removable prosthodontics. The student will be taught how to manage and treat flat and flabby ridges, immediate dentures, over-dentures, single dentures, dental implants as well as maxillofacial prosthodontics .Major topics include: speech ,congenital defects ,acquired defects ,mandibular defects ,stents ,splints ,trismus ,radio therapy ,maxllofacial implants and tempro mandibular joint disfunction . Pre-Request: PROS 515

PROS 525 Clinical Crowns and Bridges (Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to educate the students about the basics of biological and periodontal considerations that should be followed during tooth preparation ,to familiarize the student with different recent treatment modalities of varying difficulties and to enable students to detect the causes of fixed prosthodontic failure and their management.Major topics include: restoration of endodontically treated teeth ,biological aspect ,periodontal aspect ,cements and cemention procedure ,esthetic consideration ,all ceramic restorations and checking and verification. Pre-Request: PROS 424

PROS 526 Clinical Crowns and Bridges (Credit Hours 3)
This course is designed to make student acquainted with laser and its applications, to educate students about the care and maintenance aspect of the fixed restorations and to familiarize students with the principles of occlusion .Major topics include: resin bonded restorations, laminate veneers, implants, failures, repair and care and maintenance and problem solving of special difficult cases. Pre-Request: PROS 525