This course is the final operative course. It aims at reinforcement of the previous knowledge gained in the early operative dentistry courses and update of the students with newly developed restorative materials. The clinical sessions are directed towards the clinical application of the principles of operative dentistry by performing different kinds of cavity preparation and restoration. In addition, the students will be introduced to various treatment modalities in the area of esthetic dentistry in the anterior and posterior teeth.
The course consists of 2 main components, Dental Morphology and Introduction to Operative Dentistry both of which are provided by the RDS Department in the first and second semesters respectively during the first year of the BDS program. It is a (1+1+0) course, equivalent to 4 credit hours.
This course comprises clinical simulation exercises and lectures. It introduces the student to the field of operative dentistry by describing various techniques of diagnosing carious lesions and giving a wide overview of the instruments and procedures used in the operative dentistry clinical settings The assessment in this course is mostly in the form of objective structured practical examinations (OSPE).
