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323RDS PRECLINICAL ENDODONTICS
323 RDS Course
323 RDS is an endodontic preclinical course taught to 3rd year undergraduate. The main objective of 323 RDS is introducing endodontic as a conservative dental practice for maintaining natural dentition.
323 RDS course have theoretical and practical components. The theoretical part is given in 14 lectures divided into the following topics:
- Introduction to Endodontics
- Endodontic Procedures: Part I
- Posterior Teeth Morphology & Access Preparation
- Endodontic Procedures: Part II
- Endodontology
The practical part of 323 RDS have 28 laboratory sessions, divided into:
- Teeth Selection
- Anterior Endodontic Treatment
- Premolar (1 canal) Endodontic Treatment
- Single Visit Endodontics
- Premolar (2 canals) Endodontic treatment
- Introduction to Molar Endodontics
- Practice Molar Endodontics
Upon completion of the course, undergraduates’ are expected to develop:
Knowledge:
- Understand the scope of endodontics in restorative dentistry.
- Recognize the significance of magnification & aseptic technique during endodontic treatment.
- Understand the scientific justification behind root canal preparation & obturation.
- Recognize the anatomical differences between posterior and anterior teeth during access cavity preparation.
- Acknowledge the usage and limitation of endodontic instruments.
Psychomotor Skills:
- Learn how to execute fine psychomotor skill during endodontic treatment including:
- Working with indirect vision.
- Controlling high speed motor driven burs during access cavity preparation.
- Develop fine tactile sensation during root canal preparation.
- Correlate the radiographic images to the physical dimension of the tooth during endodontic treatment.
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility:
- Students will learn how to contribute and work in a team to finish the assigned projects.