First Year (Semesters I & II)
Subject
Chapters/Topics
Brief Description
General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
Introduction to Human Body, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Thorax, Head and Neck, Neuroanatomy, Embryology, Histology
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Cell Physiology, Blood, Nerve-Muscle, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Renal Physiology, Gastrointestinal System, Metabolism, Vitamins
Overview of body organization, regional anatomy, organ systems, embryonic development, microscopic structure of tissues.
Functions of cells, physiological processes, biochemical pathways, nutrient roles, homeostasis mechanisms.
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
Tooth Morphology, Occlusion, Oral Embryology, Oral Histology
Development and structure of teeth, jaw relations, microscopic anatomy of oral tissues (enamel, dentin, pulp).
Second Year (Semesters III & IV)
General Pathology and Microbiology
Cell Injury, Inflammation, Healing, Neoplasia, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology
Disease mechanisms, tissue responses, microbial classification, infection control, sterilization techniques.
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
General Pharmacology, Autonomic Drugs, Antimicrobial Agents, Local Anesthetics, Analgesics, Oral Pharmacology
Drug actions, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses in dentistry, adverse effects, emergency drugs.
Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Introduction to Prosthodontics, Impressions, Articulators, Casting Procedures
Basic techniques for fixed/removable prosthetics, wax patterns, metal casting, bridge design.
Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
Cavity Preparation, Amalgam Restorations, Composite Restorations, Endodontic Instruments
Principles of tooth preparation, restorative techniques, access cavity, pulp therapy basics.
Third Year (Semesters V & VI)
General Medicine
Common Medical Emergencies, Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Endocrine Disorders
Diagnosis and management of systemic conditions affecting oral health, medical history taking.
General Surgery
Principles of Surgery, Head and Neck Infections, Exodontia, Wound Healing
Surgical techniques, asepsis, minor oral surgery, pre/post-operative care.
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Developmental Disturbances, Cysts and Tumors, Odontogenic Infections, Oral Manifestations
Histopathology of oral lesions, tumor classification, microbial aspects of oral diseases.
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral Mucosal Lesions, Orofacial Pain, Dental Radiography, Advanced Imaging
Diagnosis of oral diseases, radiographic interpretation, radiation safety, TMJ disorders.
Fourth Year (Semesters VII & VIII)
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Child Psychology, Growth Development, Dental Caries Prevention, Fluorides, Space Maintainers
Pediatric behavior management, preventive strategies, pulp therapy in children.
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Growth and Development, Malocclusion Classification, Treatment Planning, Appliances
Jaw growth, etiology of malocclusion, fixed/removable appliances, retention phases.
Periodontology
Gingival and Periodontal Diseases, Plaque Control, Scaling, Periodontal Surgery
Pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, non-surgical/surgical therapies, implants.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Exodontia, Impactions, TMJ Disorders, Maxillofacial Trauma, Orthognathic Surgery
Extraction techniques, fracture management, anesthesia, reconstructive procedures.
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Complete Dentures, Removable Partial Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures, Implants
Diagnosis, treatment planning, impression techniques, occlusion in prosthetics.
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Operative Dentistry, Endodontic Diagnosis, Root Canal Therapy, Restorations
Cavity classification, instrumentation, obturation methods, esthetic restorations.
Public Health Dentistry
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Education, Preventive Programs, Ethics
Community oral health, fluoridation, school dental programs, dental jurisprudence.
Internship (Post-Semester VIII)
Comprehensive Dentistry and Internship
Case Presentations, Multidisciplinary Approaches, Clinic Management
Integrated patient care, treatment planning, ethical practice, research projects during internship.
Nursing Research & Statistics
Research Methods, Data Analysis
Designing studies, statistical tools like mean/median, SPSS basics.
Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
Antenatal Care, Labor Management
Pregnancy monitoring, stages of labor, postpartum care.