BDS

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

PO1: Describe normal and abnormal human structure, development, function and behaviour that is relevant to the practice of Dentistry. 

PO2: Apply basic knowledge of biomedical, technical and clinical sciences for the effective practice of Dentistry.  

PO3: Elicit detailed Dental and relevant Medical history, perform an oral and general physical examination and choose relevant laboratory diagnostic tests for identification of oral disorders, prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health.  

PO4: Demonstrate the ability to interpret available clinical and laboratory data and effective clinical problem solving, in order to generate differential diagnoses and to manage oral health disorders. 

PO5: Perform and interpret a basic oral radiological examination safely. 

PO6: Plan and administer, safely, appropriate treatments, including surgical procedures, for common oral disorders in adults as well as children. 

PO7: Identify and manage common medical emergencies encountered in general dental practice. 

PO8: Identify and refer patients who may require specialist care. 

PO9: Demonstrate knowledge of global and national needs, policies and regulatory frameworks relevant to oral health.

PO10: Function effectively as an oral health care team member in health care settings. 

PO11: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, care-givers, colleagues and the public in a manner that will improve health care outcomes and patient / client satisfaction. 

PO12: Demonstrate the ability to continue refining existing knowledge / skills and acquire new knowledge/skills.       

PO13: Select and pursue an appropriate career pathway that is professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.    

PO14: Recognize and manage medico-legal, ethical and professional issues in dental practice. 

PO15: Demonstrate and practice integrity, responsibility, respect and selflessness. 


COURSE OUTCOMES

HUMAN ANATOMY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

ORAL HISTOLOGY & DENTAL ANATOMY

BIOCHEMISTRY

GENERAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY

DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY

DENTAL MATERIALS

GENERAL MEDICINE

GENERAL SURGERY

ORAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY

PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS

ORAL MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY

PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE

PERIODONTOLOGY

PAEDIATRIC & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

ORAL & MAXIOFACIAL SURGERY

ORTHODONTICS & DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICS