SYLLABUS FOR PG DIPLOMA

SYLLABUS FOR PG DIPLOMA

Human values, ethical practice and communication abilities:
• Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of practice.
• Professional honesty and integrity are to be fostered.
• Patient care is to be delivered irrespective of social status, caste, creed or religion of
the patient.
• Develop communication skills, in particular and skill to explain various options
available in management and to obtain a true informed consent from the patient.
• Provide leadership and get the best out of his team in a congenial working
atmosphere.
• Apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research.
• Be humble and accept the limitations in his knowledge and skill and to ask for help
from colleagues when needed.
• Respect patient’s rights and privileges including patient’s right to information and right
to seek a second opinion.
The following are the specialities of Diploma Courses:
i) Prosthodontics, Crown Bridge, Aesthetic Dentistry and Oral Implantology
ii) Periodontology and Oral Implantology
iii) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Implantology
iv) Conservative, Endodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry
v) Orthodontics & Dento-facial Orthopedics
vi) Public Health Dentistry
vii) Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
viii) Oral Medicine & Radiology
1. PROSTHODONTICS, CROWN BRIDGE AND ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers. To
develop necessary teaching skills in Prosthodontics including crown and bridge and
implantology.
B: Preclinical work
a) Pre-clinical induction to laboratory technology. Basic tooth reduction of ivorine teeth
for various designs of Kennedy classification
b) Surveying of dental models and planning of removable partials.
c) Fabrication of custom trays for elastomeric impression materials.
d) Reduction of teeth for various fixed restorations viz. complete veneer crowns, partial
veneer crowns, radicular crowns.
e) Casting of metal frame work and various metal crowns.
f) Manipulation of dental ceramic material.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
a) Treatment of patients with missing teeth
b) Impression procedures
c) Inter occlusal records
d) Jaw relation record
e) Choice of jaw simulator device
f) Rationale of treatment design
g) Insertion of prosthesis
B: Presentation of clinical cases for different removable and fixed treatment
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
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D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
Mandatory clinical work
Ceramics – laminates, inlays, onlays – 05
FVC for metal – 05
FVC for ceramic – 05
Precious metal crown – 01
Telescopic crowns – 02
Crown as implant supported prosthesis – 01
Cast porcelain (three unit) – 02
Cast metal (three unit) – 02
Porcelain fused metal (anterior and posterior) – 05
Multiple abutment (maxillary and mandibular full arch) – 02
Interim provisional restorations (crowns & FPDs) – 05
Provisional partial denture prosthesis – 05
Cast removable partial denture (for Kennedy’s applegate classification with modification) – 02
Immediate RPD – 02
Partial denture for medically compromised and handicapped patients – 01
Single dentures – 02
Overlay dentures – 02
Complete denture prosthesis ( for abnormal ridge relation, ridge form and ridge size) – 02
Complete dentures for medically compromised & handicapped patients – 02
Tooth and tooth surface restoration, crowns, fixed prosthesis, removable prosthesis for
geriatric patients - 02
Full mouth rehabilitation – restoration of esthetics and function of stomatognathic system – 01
Management of failed restoration- removable prosthesis – 05
Crowns and fixed prosthesis – 02
Restoration failure due to age changes - 01
ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Material Sciences
Concept of biological compatibility of materials
Metal selection and surface characteristics
Hydroxyapatite and other bone substitutes
Metallurgy
Ceramics & other veneering materials
C: Osseointegration
Introduction to osseointegration
Nature of implant attachments
Bone tissue responses
Functional response to implants
Design of implant systems
D: Special emphasis on:
Control of hemorrhage
Suturing techniques
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Post operative management
Prevention and management of complications
Surgical aspects of placement of intraoral fixtures
Extra oral fixtures
Clinical biomechanics
Temporary prosthesis
Prosthetic considerations for second stage surgery
Screw retained prosthesis
Occlusal considerations for implant-supported prosthesis
Impression procedures
Jaw relations
Temporary try-in
Fabrication of supra structure
Insertion of prosthesis
Maintenance of dental implants.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Patient selection and preparation (surgical, prosthetic and periodontal considerations) – 05
cases
Mucoperiosteal flaps - 05
Temporary prosthesis - 02
Screw retained prosthesis - 02
Fabrication of supra structure – 02
Single unit implant – 02
Multiple unit implant - 01
B: Presentation of clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
2. PERIODONTOLOGY & ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Complete case history and treatment planning – 05 cases
Applied periodontal indices – 05 cases
Scaling and root planning – hand – 10 cases, ultrasonic – 10 cases
Curettage – 05 cases
Gingivectomy – 10 cases
Gingivoplasty – 05 cases
Local drug delivery techniques
Pocket therapy
Muco-gingival surgeries
Implants – 02
Management of perio-endo problems – 03 cases
Occlusal adjustments – 05 cases
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Perio splints – 05 cases
Guided tissue regeneration cases - 05
Treatment of at least five full mouth periodontally involved cases
B: Presentation of treated clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Material Sciences
Concept of biological compatibility of materials
Metal selection and surface characteristics
Hydroxyapatite and other bone substitutes
Metallurgy
Ceramics & other veneering materials
C: Osseointegration
Introduction to osseointegration
Nature of implant attachments
Bone tissue responses
Functional response to implants
Design of implant systems
D: Special emphasis on:
Control of hemorrhage
Suturing techniques
Post operative management
Prevention and management of complications
Surgical aspects of placement of intraoral fixtures
Extra oral fixtures
Clinical biomechanics
Temporary prosthesis
Prosthetic considerations for second stage surgery
Screw retained prosthesis
Occlusal considerations for implant-supported prosthesis
Impression procedures
Jaw relations
Temporary try-in
Fabrication of supra structure
Insertion of prosthesis
Maintenance of dental implants.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Patient selection and preparation (surgical, prosthetic and periodontal considerations) – 05
cases
Mucoperiosteal flaps - 05
Temporary prosthesis - 02
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Screw retained prosthesis - 02
Fabrication of supra structure – 02
Single unit implant – 02
Multiple unit implant - 01
B: Presentation of clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
3. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY & ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology with special emphasis on drugs used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Health
and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral
sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science, congenital defects and syndromes
and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering and biomedical and research
methodology.
Head and Neck:- Principal of Surgery, Emergencies, Infections, Imagining, Cysts, Tumors,
Fractures, Nerve Diseases and Complications
General outline of TMJ diseases and orthognathic cases
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Injection IM and IV – 25, 10
Incision and drainage of an abscess – 05
Surgical extraction – 10
Pre prosthetic surgery – 10
OAF closure – 03
Cyst enucleation – 05
Periapical surgery – 02
Removal of salivary calculi – 02
Mandibular fractures – 06
Mid facial fractures – 03
Benign Surgery – 03
Orthognathic surgery – 02
Harvesting bone & cartilage grafts – 03
TMJ surgery – 01
Jaw resections – 02 (Assisted)
Onco surgery – 02(assisted)
Cleft lip and palate – 06
B: Presentation of treated clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
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congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Material Sciences
Concept of biological compatibility of materials
Metal selection and surface characteristics
Hydroxyapatite and other bone substitutes
Metallurgy
Ceramics & other veneering materials
C: Osseointegration
Introduction to osseointegration
Nature of implant attachments
Bone tissue responses
Functional response to implants
Design of implant systems
D: Special emphasis on:
Control of hemorrhage
Suturing techniques
Post operative management
Prevention and management of complications
Surgical aspects of placement of intraoral fixtures
Extra oral fixtures
Clinical biomechanics
Temporary prosthesis
Prosthetic considerations for second stage surgery
Screw retained prosthesis
Occlusal considerations for implant-supported prosthesis
Impression procedures
Jaw relations
Temporary try-in
Fabrication of supra structure
Insertion of prosthesis
Maintenance of dental implants.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Patient selection and preparation (surgical, prosthetic and periodontal considerations) – 05
cases
Mucoperiosteal flaps - 05
Temporary prosthesis - 02
Screw retained prosthesis - 02
Fabrication of supra structure – 02
Single unit implant – 02
Multiple unit implant - 01
B: Presentation of clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
4. CONSERVATIVE, ENDODONTICS & AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
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Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Dental materials
a) Impression materials used in dentistry including duplicating materials
b) Synthetic resins used in dentistry
c) Metals and alloys-structure and behaviour including important physical properties
d) Dental cements-classifications, composition, manipulation, properties and uses
e) Dental porcelain including porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain furnace & fusing.
f) Composite and porcelain polishing.
g) Biological aspects of restorative materials
C: Radiology- technique of intra oral and extra oral radiography and normal anatomical
landmarks
D: Dental material science and armamentarium relevant to conservative (operative) dentistry
& Endodontics
E: Pre-clinical work
Cavity preparation for various types of restorations including inlays, onlays etc.
Matrices
Various endodontic and restorative exercises to be done on extracted teeth.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Composite restorations – 15
GIC restorations – 15
Complex amalgam restorations – 02
Composite inlay and veneers – 02
Ceramic jacket crowns – 02
Post and core for anterior teeth – 06
Post and core for posterior teeth – 06
Cast gold inlay - 02
Bleaching vital – 02
Bleaching non vital – 02
RCT anterior – 20
RCT posterior – 20
Endo surgery – 02
Management of endo perio problems - 02
B: Presentation of treated clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Oral anatomy, Physiology, Histology and embryology
Active and passive eruption of teeth and shedding of primary teeth
Differences between primary and permanent teeth
Chemical composition & physical properties of enamel, dentine, cementum and bone
Identification of teeth
Carvings of permanent teeth including drawing in journal
Introduction to aesthetics
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Structural aesthetic rule
Aesthetics and relationship to function
C: Preclinical work
Dental materials:
a) Impression materials used in dentistry including duplicating materials
b) Synthetic resins used in dentistry
c) Metals and alloys-structure and behaviour including important physical properties
d) Dental cements-classifications, composition, manipulation, properties and uses
e) Dental porcelain including porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain furnace & fusing.
f) Composite and porcelain polishing.
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
a) Aesthetic management of the dentogingival unit
b) Gingival recessions
c) Mastering the art of tissue management
d) Metal ceramic framework design
e) Porcelain veneers: an aesthetic therapeutic alternative
f) Radiology: technique of intra-oral and extra-oral radiography and normal anatomic
landmarks
B: Presentation of clinical cases for different aesthetic requirements
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
5. ORTHODONTICS & DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences with relevance to orthodontics
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Basic orthodontic subjects
Facial growth
Normal and abnormal development of the dentition
Tooth movements and facial orthopedics
Radiology and other imaging techniques
Cephalometric
Orthodontic materials
Orthodontic biomechanics
C: General orthodontic subjects
Aetiology of malocclusion
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic assessment, treatment objectives and treatment planning
Growth and treatment analysis
Long term effect of orthodontic treatment
Iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment
Epidemiology of orthodontics
D: Orthodontic techniques
Removable appliances
Functional appliances
Extra-oral appliances
Fixed appliances
Retention appliances
E: Pre-clinical exercises
Basic wire bending exercises
Active and passive components of removable appliances
Soldering exercises
Study model preparations
Appliance fabrication
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Cephalometric tracings and analyses
Basic skill in clinical photography
Fixed appliance exercise
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Treatment of patients with various types of malocclusions utilizing different orthodontic
techniques with both removable and fixed appliances.
Each student to start with a minimum of 25 new cases and a minimum of 10 transferred cases
B: Presentation of at least three treated clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
6. PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
All the semesters will include time devoted towards but not limited to understanding and
learning to implement public health concepts and philosophies and dental public health in
specific. Some important topics would be epidemiology, survey procedures, oral biology and
genetics, evaluation of quality of dental care, preventive dentistry, research methodology and
dental statistics etc.
7. PEDODONTICS & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences relevant to Pedodontics
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Pre-clinical exercises including but not limited to wire bending, wax carvings, restorative
and endodontic exercises on extracted teeth
C: Special emphasis on:
Child development
Behaviour management
Pediatric dental practice
Preventive & interceptive orthodontics
Nutrition and child dental health
Preventive dentistry
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical work
Clinical training including postings in pediatric medicine and surgery, oral surgery and
orthodontics.
Special cases with complete records – 10
Preventive dentistry cases – 5
Stainless steel crowns – 20
Pulp therapy cases – 75
Space maintainers – 20 (10 fixed and 10 removable)
B: Presentation of treated clinical cases
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
8. ORAL MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY
First and second semesters:
A: Applied basic sciences relevant to Oral Medicine & Radiology
A thorough knowledge of the applied aspects of Anatomy, Embryology, Histology specific to
head and neck, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology
Pharmacology, Health and systematic diseases principles in surgery medicine and
Anesthesia, Nutrition, Behavioral sciences, age changes, genetics, Dental material science,
congenital defects and syndromes and anthropology, biomaterial sciences, bio-engineering
and biomedical and research methodology.
An adequate knowledge in biostatistics, research methodology and use of computers.
B: Special emphasis on:
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Methods of clinical diagnosis of oral & systemic diseases including modern diagnostic
techniques
Laboratory investigations
Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
Oro-facial pain
Psychosomatic aspects of oral diseases
Congenital and hereditary disorders involving tissues of oro-facial region
C: Oral & maxillofacial radiology:
Basics of radiology
Biological effects of radiology
Various techniques in oral and maxillofacial radiology including advances
Third and fourth semesters:
A: Clinical training
Clinical training including postings in general medicine.
B: Presentation of special clinical cases observed and diagnosed with details like biopsies
conducted etc.
Case histories – 50
Special cases – 10
Intra oral periapical radiographs – 50
Bitewing radiographs – 25
Occlusal view – 25
Extra oral radiographs of different views - 40
C: Presentation of at least six seminars and six journal clubs on given topics in two years
D: Internal assessment examinations three months before university examinations
9. ETHICS (20 hrs. of instruction)
Introduction:
There is a definite shift now from the traditional patient and doctor relationship and delivery of
dental care. With advances in science and technology and the increasing needs of the
patient, their families and community, there is a concern for the health of the community as a
whole. There is a shift to greater accountability to the society. Dental specialists like other
health professionals are confronted with many ethical problems. It is therefore absolutely
necessary for each and every one in health care delivery to prepare themselves to deal with
these problems. To accomplish this and develop human values the Council desires that all
the trainees undergo ethical sensitisation by lectures or discussion on ethical issues,
discussion of cases with an important ethical component.
Course content:
Introduction to ethics –
- what is ethics?
- What are values and norms?
- How to form a value system in one’s personal and professional life?
- Hippocratic oath.
- Declaration of Helsinki, WHO declaration of Geneva, International code of ethics,
DCI Code of ethics.
Ethics of the individual –
The patient as a person.
Right to be respected
Truth and confidentiality
Autonomy of decision
Doctor Patient relationship
Profession Ethics –
Code of conduct
Contract and confidentiality
Charging of fees, fee splitting
Prescription of drugs
Over-investigating the patient
Malpractice and negligence
Research Ethics –
Animal and experimental research/humanness
Human experimentation
Human volunteer research-informed consent
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Drug trials
Ethical workshop of cases
Gathering all scientific factors
Gathering all value factors
Identifying areas of value – conflict, setting of priorities
Working our criteria towards decisions