Postgraduate Study Program

Oral Pathology- core OPTH 600

• Soft tissue lesions
• Bone pathologies
• Manifestations of Oral Cancer & early detection methods

Oral Biology and Embryology- core OB 612

• Tooth development
• Enamel structure
• Amylogenesis
• Dentine structure
• Dentinogenesis
• Cementum
• Cementogenesis
• Periodontal ligament structure & function
• Introduction to embryology
• Pulp structure & function
• Orofacial development

Head & Neck Anatomy- core ANT 631

• Head & neck anatomical sections
• Anatomy of maxilla & mandible
• Muscles of mastication & muscles of facial expression
• Salivary glands
• Temporo-mandibular joint
• Maxillary sinus
• Tongue & oro-pharynx

Oral Microbiology and immunology- core OMB 612

• Bacterial structure, physiology, and genetics
• Viral structure and function
• Pathogenesis of infection
• Host responses to infection

Dental Biomaterial – core RDM 631

• Fundamentals of dental biomaterials
• Testing of biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Non-elastic impression materials
• Hydrocolloids impression materials
• Elastomeric impression materials
• Basic structure of polymer
• Basic structure of metals
• Basic structure of ceramics
• Nano technology in dental materials

Clinic Pediatric Dentistry-I CPD-I 922

• Diagnosis and prevention of caries, gingival and periodontal diseases in children.
• Manage children patients under supervision and providing treatment plan
• Using different materials for restorations of posterior primary teeth.

Preventive Dentistry PD 901

Application of preventive practices:

• Dental health education
• Fluorides
• Pits and fissure sealants
• Preventive resins
• Diet counseling and recommendations

Biostatistics and Research Methodology –core BRM 702

1. Research methods:
   • Types of research designs (observational and experimental studies)
   • Types of observational studies (descriptive, case control, cohort studies)
   • Types of experimental research (randomized controlled clinical trial, field trial)
   • Anatomy of the randomized controlled clinical trial
   • Ethical considerations
2. Biostatistics:-
   • Parametric and nonparametric tests
   • Central tendency and dispersion parameters
   • Commonly used parametric and nonparametric tests
   • Sample size estimation
   • Techniques of randomization and blinding

Literature Review &Scientific writing – core LR 611

• Case presentations gathered from textbooks, journals, clinical situations & internet resources.
• Videos of different conditions & their management.

Bioethics and law-core BEL 703

• Lectures, case studies, and class discussion.
• Identification and analysis of ethical dilemmas.
• Professional responsibility and ethical principles, doctor-patient relationship, dentist and community, and ethical conduct in science and research.

Laboratory Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry LOP- 804

• Training on wire bending and band selection.
• Construction and fitting of space maintainers, space regainers, removable appliances and bite planes.

Fundamentals in Pediatric Dentistry FPD 923

• Restorative dentistry and full coverage in primary teeth.
• Vital and non-vital pulp therapy of primary and young permanent teeth.
• Local anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

Growth and Development in Children GD 930

• Physical growth of children from birth till adolescence.
• Nutrition and overall health of children from birth till adolescence.

Pharmacology- Core PH 1012

• Pharmacokinetics, dynamics and uses of antimicrobials
• Pharmacokinetics, dynamics, and uses of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications
• Dose calculation and prescription.

Clinic Pediatric Dentistry-II  CPD-II 922

• Esthetic restorations of posterior primary teeth.
• Vital and non-vital therapy in posterior primary teeth
• Posterior teeth full coverage.
• Child management in in the dental setting.

Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics PIO 902

• Impression taking and study cast fabrication
• Cephalometric tracing and myofunctional appliances
• Study cast measurements and habit breaking appliances
• Space analysis, space maintainers and regainers

Clinical Genetics in Pediatric Dentistry GPD 931

• Structure and functions of genomes and DNA
• Transmission Genetics and inheritance
• Chromosomes, Linkage, and genetic mapping

Pediatric Medicine PM 920

• Mentally disabled children.
• Medically compromised children and blood diseases.
• Oral infectious diseases in children.
• Vaccination in children

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological behavior Management in Children PNM 921

• Theories of child development from infancy to adolescence.
• Different behavioral characteristics of the problematic child.
• Clinical judgment of the child’s behavior, current and updated non- pharmacological techniques to modify them.

Clinic Pediatric Dentistry-III CPD-III 922

• Conscious sedation in behavior shaping.
• Anterior esthetic restorations and full coverage
• vital and non-vital pulp therapy in anterior primary
• Space analysis and space management with different space maintainers

Elective I,II ELC I,II 701

• The candidates are required to choose appropriate 2 elective courses from the list in the whole program.

List of courses:

Special Health Care Needs SHC 924

• Clinical diagnosis and management of physically, and mentally disabled children on the dental chair.
• Physical control, pre-medication, and general anesthesia in treatment of special needs children.
• Diagnosis and management of medically compromised children in the dental setting.

Anesthesiology Round AR 932

• Clinical guidelines for conscious sedation and general anesthesia
• Equipment used in delivery of sedative and anesthetic agents
• Precautions, drug interactions and management of anesthesia emergencies.

Hospital Dentistry HD 925

• Hospital protocol of patient’s admission till discharge and operating room protocol.
• Posting to general anesthesia at Pharos University.
• Dental management of healthy problematic, physically, or mentally disabled and medically compromised children such as those with blood diseases, hemorrhagic conditions, cardiovascular diseases, cellulitis, and other problems where hospitalization of the child is essential.
• Managing medical emergency situations and practicing basic life support measures.

Pediatric Dentistry Seminars SPD 926

• Tissue engineering and revascularization
• Surgical procedures in Pediatric Dentistry
• Developmental disturbances of teeth and oral structures.
• Nanotechnology in Pediatric Dentistry

Clinic Pediatric Dentistry-IV CPD-IV 922

• Diagnosis and management of different minor dental and developing skeletal problems in the mixed and early permanent dentition stages.
• Different esthetic restorations of anterior permanent teeth.
• Apexogenesis and apexification in young permanent teeth.

Pediatric Dentistry Comprehensive Care-I PDCC I-928

• Thorough collection of patients’ data, using appropriate diagnostic methods and tools.
• Personalized comprehensive treatment plan of various pediatric dental cases with/without orthodontic problems as well as those including dental and medical emergencies.
• RCT in anterior permanent teeth
• Number of comprehensive cases are to be treated and followed up.

Case presentation CP927

• Present cases with diagnostic challenges and require complex treatment planning and proper documentation in healthy pediatric patients.
• Participation in group discussion concerning the diagnosis, treatment planning and care provided to the case presented.

Traumatic Injuries and Emergency Care TEC 933

• Classification of traumatic dental injuries and luxation injuries.
• Management of luxation injuries using flexible splinting
• management of traumatic dental injuries
• revascularization of young permanent pulp

Thesis PD-I-II-III 

• This course involves an approved investigative effort to satisfy requirements for the master degree. Research may involve preclinical, experimental and clinical subjects related to pediatric dentistry. Candidates must complete a research project, thesis, and thesis defense to fulfill the requirements of this course.
• Study proposal.
• Completion of pilot study or studies.
• Completion of all experiments.
• Completion of data analysis.
• First draft of the thesis.
• Final draft of the thesis.
• Thesis defense.

Advanced Case presentation - Pediatric Dentistry Comprehensive Care-II

ACP 934 - PDCC-II 928

• Assessment, diagnosis and designing comprehensive treatment planning of healthy and special needs patients.
• RCT in posterior teeth of children.
• Developing orthodontic/periodontal/surgical procedures in pediatric dental patients. Medical Problems in Dentistry
• Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Present cases with diagnostic challenges and require complex treatment planning and proper documentation in special health care pediatric patients and those with traumatic injuries or requiring emergency management.
• Participation in group discussion concerning the diagnosis, treatment planning and care provided to the case presented.

Oral Pathology-core OPTH 600

This course is focused upon effect of caries on enamel, dentin, and pulp, theories of pain, effect of restorative materials on dentin and pulp, and pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of common diseases affecting the oral and para-oral structures. Students should learn a systematic approach to evaluation and diagnosis of oral diseases.

Oral Biology and Embryology –core OB 612

This course is a comprehensive consideration of the embryology, physiology of the pulp, microscopic and macroscopic structure, and functions of the orofacial complex. Material from the other basic sciences is expanded and related to the oral cavity. Emphasis is on the normal state of oral health.

Head & Neck Anatomy- core ANT 631

This course covers a wide range of topics in human gross anatomy that are relevant to the practice of dentistry. Specifically, lectures will provide in-depth details of the anatomy of the thorax, abdomen, upper extremity, neck, head and brain. In addition, the structure, function and details of bones and joints of the body will be covered. In the lab portion of this course, we have the invaluable opportunity to use cadavers to directly observe the anatomical structures discussed.

Oral Microbiology and immunology- core OMB 612

The overall goals of this course are to provide students with: (1) a basic background in microbiology, including the nomenclature, structure, physiology, genetics, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations associated with the major pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses); (2) an understanding of how the basic principles of microbiology are integral to effective diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious disease, and (3) a basic background in immunology including the functions and disorders of the immune system.

Operative Dentistry (Lab) ODL 981

The Course provides Laboratory instruction in instrumentation, development of cavity preparation, and provisional restorations. Cavities fabricated and restorative materials placed with attention to outline form, retention and resistance form, line and point angles, reestablishment of tooth morphology, occlusion contact placement, and function.

Dental Biomaterials – core RDM 631

This theoretical course provides the students with the basic science of materials used in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry. The course will discuss the composition, handling characteristics, mechanical and physical properties of these materials and how it affects their use in practice. It also will provide a perspective on the advancements in newly developed materials or improvements to those currently in use.

Biostatistics and Research Methodology –core BRM 702

• This course describes the scientific methods of conducting research and study design. In addition, it aids students in planning clinical and laboratory studies as well as the critical evaluation of scientific studies.
• This course introduces students to basis of biostatistics methodology with a focus on avoiding pitfalls in designing research statistics including:

Types of data- mathematical presentation- tabular presentation- graphical presentation- types of samples- t test- f test- chi square test- types of studies, principles of research design. The course is directed to Master students in any other department in Faculty.

Bioethics and law-core BEL 703

Professional Ethics Development is designed to explore the personal and professional values of the dental student and the dental health professional. The course provides a historical and conceptual framework of dentistry, and presents the profession's code of ethics as well as explores some current ethical and legal issues affecting professional practice. The purpose of the course is to assist students in the transition from undergraduate school to professional school and ultimately into knowledgeable, skilled, and caring professionals. Students discuss the school's code of conduct and identify common values of the class, participate in case-based discussions and writing assignments to raise awareness about the personal and professional values involved in dental school and dental practice.

Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry-I and II (Topic I & II) ODFI - 980 & ODF-II 980

These courses present great guide to understanding the basics of dentistry (Restorative). They also provide valuable information for understanding the scientific basis for current treatment options in dentistry. There will be a thorough progress through the processes of tooth preparation and restoration of the carious lesion as it presents in the clinical setting. They contain all the basics of Operative Dentistry and have expanded to include the current techniques and materials. Such as caries etiology, recent advances in caries removal methods, techniques of managing deep carious lesions & non carious lesions, causes of dentin hypersensitivity, how to overcome this problem and pretreatment of dentine before placement of restorations the adhesion and bonding have been included. Enamel and dentin adhesion and on resin composite restorations have been substantially revised to incorporate the latest evidence. Esthetic dentistry trends and techniques have also been broadened. Esthetic concepts will be discussed, occlusion and restoration so that patient needs may be addressed. Recent esthetic treatment modalities including smile analyses, macro and micro-abrasion, dental bleaching & laminate veneers. The courses combine proven methods with the latest scientific developments in Preventive Dentistry. Current concepts in caries management, badly destructed teeth and remineralization are presented, as is preservation of pulpal health. The rationale for appropriate materials selection depending upon the health, risk status and concerns of the patient will be addresses. Occlusion and restorative dentistry.

Operative Dentistry (clinic-I& II) ODC-I 982& ODC-II 982

The students will experience clinical participation in routine operative dentistry procedures. Special attention is given to diagnosis, treatment planning, and the relationship of restorative dentistry to other disciplines.

Pre-clinical Endodontic Techniques CET 984

In this course the students are required to perform endodontic treatment and retreatment procedures on extracted teeth. It is also mandatory to perform the pre-endodontic preparation of badly damaged teeth.

Journal Club I JC 985

This weekly meeting helps the student develop the ability to critically evaluate assigned recent articles in the dental literature. These articles are focused on defined topics related to the science and art of Conservative and Esthetic Dentistry in applied and basic research.

Theories and principles of pain control PPC 902

The course is designed to provide the student with in-depth post-operative pain management and an introduction to anxiety control of the dental patient. This will include consideration of the impact of prescribing practices and substance use disorder. Emphasis is placed on the psychology of pain, behavior techniques, nitrous oxide, oral and intravenous sedation, along with general anesthesia. Patient evaluation and the prevention and treatment of medical emergencies and management of anesthetic complications will be discussed. Prescription and medical consult writing exercises are given throughout the course.

Conservative Dentistry Case Presentation (Seminar I) CDCPS 987

This course consists of case presentations given by students in semester 5 of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care

Operative Dentistry ( clinic III ) ODC-III 982 & ODC-IV 982

The students will experience clinical participation in all phases of operative dentistry procedures with special emphasis on esthetics and on patients with multidisciplinary needs.

Endodontics CDE 988

These courses are designed to provide the students with academic competence and analytical thinking to achieve a proper diagnosis of pulpal and periapical pain using different radiographic and diagnostic methods. The courses help the student to use the problem solving based capacity to deal with different clinical endodontic conditions. The student is expected to recognize the appropriate emergency treatment to manage pre-operative, inter-operative and postoperative symptoms. The courses also provide the students with academic abilities to formulate the proper emergency treatment plan and long term plan for traumatic injuries. The pharmacological approach to deal with pain and infection in Endodontics is also addressed.

The clinic part are designed to provide the students with the clinical skills to manage emergency endodontic treatment for anterior and posterior teeth, competently provide endodontic treatment for anterior, premolars and molar teeth.

Student will be able to manage traumatized anterior teeth.

Pharmacology - core PH 1012

This course provides the students with the basic knowledge about the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications for treatment of infections and inflammations of odontogenic and non-odontogenic origins, as well as drug interactions and dose calculations based on medical history and general health.

• Pharmacokinetics, dynamics and uses of antimicrobials
• Pharmacokinetics, dynamics and uses of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications
• Dose calculation and prescription.

Diagnosis OD 1013

These courses are designed to provide the students with academic competence and analytical thinking to achieve a proper diagnosis of restorative clinical cases using different radiographic and diagnostic methods. The courses help the student to use the problem-solving based capacity to deal with different clinical restorative conditions with different restorative materials used and indications.

Adhesives in conservative dentistry (Topic III adhesives) CDAA-I 991

-        Concepts of adhesion

-        Adhesion to enamel

-        Difficulties in bonding to dentin

-        Smear layer

-        Classification of adhesion according to :

• Generation
• Dealing with smear layer
• Recent Venmearbeck

Operative Dentistry (Clinic IV) ODC –IV 982

The students will experience clinical problem solving, establishment of treatment plan and proper selection of ideal restorations.

Advanced Comprehensive Dental Clinic (CCC I) CDAC - 992

During clinical participation in this clinic the student will be involved in all phases of restorative dentistry including diagnosis, treatment plan, and fabricate restorations and prosthodontic devices for the patient. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of digital technology. The student is required to carry out clinical exercises to develop skills in applying cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and digital technology for the assessment, planning, and treatment with implant restorations and multiple unit fixed partial dentures. Sequence of the treatment plan steps will be discussed with the students. Establishment of alternative treatment options.

Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology-Core AOMR -903

This course consists of a series of lectures that deal with the fundamental of the production and interaction of x-rays. This is followed by the basics of radiation biology and radiation protection, production of the radiograph (physics, chemistry and technique), vision and perception. Additionally, the appearance of normal and pathologic tissues and structures on the radiographs will be covered. The various imaging methods of investigation will be also discussed such as Cone Beam CT and Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: (1 Credit Hour)

This course consists of a series of lectures that deal with the fundamental of the production and interaction of x-rays. This is followed by the basics of radiation biology and radiation protection, production of the radiograph (physics, chemistry and technique), vision and perception. Additionally, the appearance of normal and pathologic tissues and structures on the radiographs will be covered. The various imaging methods of investigation will be also discussed such as Cone Beam CT and MRI.

Advanced comprehensive dentistry Case Presentation (CCC II) CDACPS 995

This course consists of case presentations given by students in semester5 of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care.

Recent advanced adhesives in conservative dentistry (topic IV adhesives)

CDAA-II 991

The student will experience:

• Recent trends in adhesive
• Factors affecting adhesion
• Novel methods of surface treatment before the application of an adhesive
• Evidence based dentistry.

Adhesives (Seminars II) SCD 997

This weekly series of seminars focuses on literature review of Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry technology and clinical techniques.

Esthetic and conservative dentistry – topic V ESCD 997

The student will experience:

• Esthetic problem solving.
• Methods of solving esthetic problems.
• Recent methods of bleaching.
• Different types of veneers.
• Indications and contraindications of veneers.
• Methods of construction of dental veneers.
• Recent methods of designing veneer preparation.
• Digital smile analysis.
• Hollywood smile (Recent methods of veneer preparation).

Esthetic in conservative dentistry (seminar III) SCD 998

• Evidence based dentistry.
• Comparison between traditional and recent methods of solving esthetic problems.
• Practicing digital dentistry including digital smile analysis and recent methods of construction of veneers.

Advanced interdisciplinary Dental Clinic I & II CDAIC 996 I & CDAIC 996 II

This course will provide student experience in an integrated service-learning framework.  Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: work with an interdisciplinary team, communicate effectively, and understand factors that influence patient’s esthetic features. This course is also designed to assess student’s critical thinking skills in treatment planning and readiness for entry into the TEAM clinical patient care groups.

Master Thesis CD-I &CD-II &CD-III

A topic for the thesis will be chosen for the student where she/he is expected to work under the supervision of one academic staff from the university. The student is expected to conduct and write up the thesis and defense his work at the end of his study.

• Study proposal.
• Completion of pilot study or studies.
• Completion of data analysis.
• First draft of thesis.
• Final draft of thesis.

Oral Pathology – core OPTH 600

• Soft tissue lesions
• Bone pathologies
• Manifestations of Oral Cancer & early detection methods

Oral Biology & Embryology- core OB 612

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge about dental and paradental tissues development, function and its relation to endodontic practice

Head & Neck Anatomy- core ANT 631

It involves the anatomy of the skull, face and neck. It also includes study of the muscles and their enervation and blood supply.

Oral Microbiology & Immunology- core OMB 612

This course provides in depth information about the microbiology of oral, periodontal and endodontic diseases and the immunological responses associated with these diseases. It includes the basic principles of immunology, etiology and pathogenesis of oral diseases.

Advanced Endodontics- I AED-I 1000

This is a theoretical course consists of a series of lectures designed to introduce the graduate students to the major topics in Endodontics prior to beginning patient care. Furthermore, these lectures will cover a comprehensive revision of the basics in Endodontics including diagnosis and treatment, in addition to lectures on advanced topics of clinical relevance and its relation to dentine-pulp complex.

Endodontic Specialty Clinic-I EDSC-I 1001

This is a clinical course that includes examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring conventional root canal therapy and emergency Endodontics using classical and contemporary methods of treatment.

Case Presentation I, II, III and IV EDCP-I & II&III&IV 1002

A written outline of case & biography relevant to the case should be prepared by the graduate student. The student present comprehensive sequential treatment planes for cases requiring special considerations. Presentation include: history examination, radiographs, photographs & diagnosis. Treatment plan & treatment accomplished & sub-sequent follow up.

Endodontic Seminar-I and II&III EDS-I  & II &III 1004

Students are given background, and classic information on the core of advanced endodontic specialty. The course covers a selected up-to-date review of the endodontic classic literatures and topics. The evidence-based decision making, the evidence pyramid, the scientific method, internal and external research variables, evaluation of the literature, and research ethics will be discussed. Students will read assigned articles/topics by course director each session and prepare a summary. A discussion during seminars will highlight key points in each article and critically evaluate evidence presented and its application in endodontic practice.

Bioethics and law- core BEL 703

This course introduces the student to the principles of research ethics.  It is required for all students performing research at the faculty.  The course trains for consent writing, ethics-oriented methodology and ethics of clinical trials. Issues related to professional ethics are discussed including code of professional conduct, ethical decision making and ethical principles in addition to ethical issues dentist face in relation to patients, society and colleagues.

Dental Biomaterials- core RDM 631

This theoretical course provides the students with the basic science of materials used in Endodontics. The course will discuss the composition, handling characteristics, mechanical and physical properties of these materials and how it affects their use in practice. It also will provide a perspective on the advancements in newly developed materials or improvements to those currently in use.

Pulp Biology BED 1003

This course provides a detailed description of dental pulp development, composition, structure, function and its interaction with other tissues during health and disease. It also covers the structure of dentine, chemical and physical properties and its relation with dental pulp. Detailed description of pulpal response to tooth injury and infection will be provided. In addition, pulpal inflammation and immunological reaction are covered thoroughly. Detailed review on the causes and mechanisms of dental pain is also covered in this course.

Cariology-core CA 904

This course is designed to bring students to the current knowledge in the following topics: Introduction to dental caries, classification, etiology, microbiology, and epidemiology of dental caries. This course also covers sugar substitutes, saliva and dental caries, dental plaque, and diet nutrition.

Advanced Endodontic Specialty Clinic-I AEDSC-I 1005

 
This is an advanced clinical course that includes treatment of more complex endodontic cases appropriate to the graduate students' stage of training in a structured approach including treatment of failed endodontic cases through surgical and nonsurgical therapy; using new techniques of RCT including various rotary NiTi instruments, ultrasonic and modern obturation techniques. (Log book for registration of all clinical cases during the program)