DEN 437: CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY 4

Jordan University of Science & Technology

Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Conservative Dentistry

Dent 535, 5th year students

First semester

2014/2015 (4 credit hours: 1 theory, 3 clinical)

Course syllabus

Course Information

Course TitleConservative Dentistry 7

Course CodeDent 535

Prerequisites-----------

Course WebsiteE-Learning

InstructorDr Aveen Hassan

Office LocationJUST Health Center, IrbidOffice 2-02

Office Phone7201000- 28284 (Clinic extension)

Office HoursTo be announced

E-mailakhassan@just.edu.jo

Teaching Assistant(s)Prof. Z. Albashaireh, Dr. N. Taha, Dr. G. Maghayreh, Dr. A. Al- Qudah, Dr. H. Zureiqat, Dr. S. Saraj, Dr. A. Atmeh

Course Description

This is an extended course which is given over 2 semesters and designed to provide the final year dental students with the advanced knowledge in various disciplines of restorative dentistry including conservative dentistry, endodontics and crowns. The students must also fulfill advanced clinical requirements in all the mentioned disciplines over the final academic year. In addition, students should demonstrate acceptable management skills and treatment planning of various clinical cases during their clinical training sessions.

Text Book

TitleThe Art & Science of Operative Dentistry

Author(s)Theodore M.Roberson, Harald O.Heymann, Edward J.Swift

PublisherMosby Elsevier Health Science

Year2012

EditionSixth edition

Book WebsiteNone

Main references1. Lectures 2. Recommended articles

3. Books (as mentioned)

Further reading1. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, Stephen F. Rosenstiel, martin F. Land, Junhei Fujimoto, 4th edition, 20062. Principles and practice of endodontics, Richard E.Walton, Mahmoud Torabinjad. 4th edition, 2009.3. Pickards manual of operative dentistry. Edwina A.M. Kidd, Bernard G.N. Smith, Timothy F. Watson., 8th edition, 2005.

Assessment Policy

Assessment types and first semester grade (Out of 40)*Theory (online exam): 15 marks

*Practical (clinical requirements): 25 marks, divided as follows1. Professionalism: 5 marks

2. Clinical requirements: 20 marks. The weight of this mark is distributed as follows: 35% for RCT cases, 35% for post crown-cases, and 30% for simple restorationsTotal: 40 marksNote: Mark distribution might be modified if seen suitable

Second semester Mentioned in course description of Dent 536

40 marks

Final exam (at the end of the second semester)Online exam, Practical exam and Oral exam

60 marks

AssignmentsAs needed

AttendanceMinimum of 90% of classes, both lectures and clinics (Please see students guide)

ParticipationHighly encouraged

Course objectives

Weights

At the end of the first semester the student is expected to acquire the basic skills and understanding of:

1. Making clinical decisions in terms of diagnosis and setting-up of appropriate treatment plans2. Coronal restoration options of endodontically treated teeth

3. Updated knowledge on the restoration of teeth using post crowns with special emphasis on adhesively luted composite posts

4. Management of cases with failing and failed endodontic treatments

5. Management of root caries

6. Management of discolored teeth7. Causes and management of dentine hypersensitivity8. Causes and management of Parafunctional habits9. Various options in all-ceramic restorations and adhesive dentistry.

10. Modern techniques of endodontic practice and surgical endodontic procedures.

11. Journal club as a way of gaining academic knowledge and peer communication8%

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Teaching & Learning Methods

1. Lectures2. Textbooks and articles

3. Assignments 4. E-Learning ( www.just.edu.jo)

5. Exams and quizzes

6. Exams review

7. Journal clubs

Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students is expected to:

Related objective(s)OutcomeReferences: for each is the related lecture notes, E-Learning, suggested articles and book chapters, and discussions held in the clinical sessionsAllShow adequate skills to take clinical decisions in terms of diagnosis and setting-up of appropriate treatment plans 2, 3Comprehend possible clinical option in managing endodontically treated teeth 2, 3Understand the different types of posts, their indications, and how to select the best choice for each case 4Understand causes and management of faulty RCT cases 5Understand causes and management of root caries 6Understand the concept of teeth discoloration and its management 7Understand the concept of teeth hypersensitivity; causes and management 8Be familiar with parafunctional habits; causes and management 9Be familiar with all-ceramic restorations and adhesive dentistry; their clinical application 10Elaborate on modern techniques in endodontics including the use of rotary systems 11Understand the concept of journal club as an adjunct to lectures

Course Content

WeekTopicsLecturer

1Introduction to the course content, clinical requirement and methods of assessments

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

2Patient selection for crowns and post crowns with emphasis on important clinical steps

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

3Update on post-retained crowns with special reference to glass fiber-reinforced posts Dr. Aveen Aljaff

4Happy Eid

5Modern techniques in endodontics

Dr. Amre Atmeh

6Dentine Hypersenccsitivity: causes, diagnosis & management

Dr. Ghada Maghaireh

7Endodontic Failures, Cracked Tooth, Vertical root Fracture & Retreatment

Dr. Aladdin Al-qudah

8Management of discoloured teeth- bleaching

Dr. Ghada Maghaireh

9All ceramic restorations: inlays, onlays and veneers

Dr. Ghada Maghaireh

10Management of endodontically treated teeth

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

11Surgical endodontics

Dr. Nisreen Taha

12Midterm exam

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

13Root caries

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

14Parafunctional habits

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

15Journal club (subject to be determined through the semester)

Dr. Aveen Aljaff

* Exam review and model discussion session to be determined

The clinical requirements of the fifth year students in Dent 535 and 536 Below is a table containing the whole clinical requirements needed to be fulfilled by the students over the first semester (Dent 535) and second semester (Dent 536). This is an exact replica of the form present in the clinic (Students mark booklet).Amalgam

Date

Tooth

Professional Grade

Clinical Grade

Signature/ Comments

Cl ICl IIMODComposite resin

Cl I/ PRRCl II

Cl III

Cl IV

Cl VAdditional restorationsRCTDate

Tooth

Professional Grade

Clinical Grade

Signature/ Comments

Lower FIRST molar

AccessCleaning and shapingObturation

Coronal restoration

Upper FIRST molar

AccessCleaning and shapingObturation

Coronal restoration

Rotary case (Single canal tooth)Cleaning and shaping

Obturation

Post crown

Preparation and impressionPost fit and cementationCrown fit and cementationStudents notes regarding the grading system and clinical duties

*Clinical grade is given for each clinical session, evaluating case presentation, local anesthesia administration, cavity preparation, lining (if applicable), final restoration, position, moisture control, and cross infection control

*Professional grade is given for each clinical session, evaluating students attitude (in the clinics, lectures, and exam hall), dress code, postoperative instructions to patients, and respect to patients, colleagues and staff.

*You are going to be graded in codes: A+, A, B+, B, C, D, F

* D (correctable mistake), and F (Failure, non-correctable mistake) are considered as (unacceptable) grades, and must be repeated

*Unacceptable work quality (D and F) must be repeated. Note that this grade will be disregarded and replaced with a new grade once you repeat the task. If you could not manage to repeat the task, you will be granted only the quantity mark (equivalent to 1 or 2 out of 10).

*Unfinished tasks (e.g. temporary restorations) will not be graded.

*No student is allowed to get an extra-clinic.

*Please you should:1. Get faculty staff permission before you start treating the patient, even if it is the second visit.

2. Write down the details of your work on the patients file (this is mandatory to get the mark), and sign it from your supervisor immediately after you finish the task.

3. Stop working 15 minutes before the end of your time in the clinic. These 15 minutes are needed for disinfecting the clinic, documenting your work, and signing the patients file.

4. Give postoperative instructions to the patient following each procedure. Should you face any difficulty in this regard, please approach your supervisor for guidance.5. For cases of post-crown: write laboratory instructions on the specified sheet and sign it by your supervisor before sending it to the lab

Additional Notes

Passing requirementsTo pass this course each fourth year dental student should:

1- Attend clinical sessions regularly in accordance with university regulations.

2- Attend lectures regularly in accordance with university regulations. Being punctual is important and coming late to lectures or clinical sessions is unacceptable

3- Fulfill the clinical requirements of the course

4- Attend the announced exams

5- Surpass overall passing grade (50%)

Attendance and make up exams

- Late arrivals (more than 15 minutes) to clinical sessions are to be considered as unexcused absences

- Students must attend (at least) 90% of all scheduled classes and clinics.

- All course incomplete tests, and so forth, must be completed within 14 days from the date of the excused absence.

- No incomplete/make up exams or quizzes will be given for unexcused absences

Professionalism

-Gross violations of the formal codes are governed by University laws, which delineate the procedures to determine whether a violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if so, what remedies should be imposed.

-Students and their instructors often make ethical choices reflexively. But ethically sensitive situations, where time, emotions and marks are pressured, it becomes all too easy to be blind-sided by temptation. The best antidote to ethical lapses is to commit in advance to a set of ethical principles - your personal ethical code that follows or grows to it.

-Any difficulty or concern during the course should be passed directly to the course coordinator.

Cheating-It is unethical and illegal by any means JUST regulations will be applicable

Absenteeism-If absent from lectures, then the course coordinator will refer to related guidelines set by the university.

-Any student who is absent on a test day, will have to demonstrate an acceptable medical or social statement explaining the illness or personal crisis as instructed by their faculty.

-Individual instructors may accommodate by arrangements for a make-up test only when a written request is sent to and approved by the Dean.

Students with Special needs-Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodation for any type of disability is encouraged to contact the course coordinator who will be happy to help in any way.

-Accommodations to the course plan can be tailored to the needs of specific individuals after consultations with the dean.

Participation

-All students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes.

Individual conferencing and consultations-The course coordinator is always available to talk with the student when problems arise.

-If you have any problems that require the attention of an instructor, do not wait until the problem is unsolvable.

-If a student must talk with the course coordinator after office hours, an appointment can be made for that time.

Course changes-Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication.

-Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational and employment needs.

-The course coordinator reserves the right to add or delete material from courses and will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible.

-The timetable may also be revised accommodating to holidays and unexpected off days.