The undergraduate endodontic course prepares the student to:
Part I: Science of endodontics
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the diagnosis, selection of cases for treatment, and formulating a treatment plan for individual cases
Part II: Clinical and art of endodontics
Be competent in performing root canal treatment clinically with conventional and rotary techniques, in uncomplicated single and multi-canaled human permanent teeth with pulpal and peri-radicular diseases Reach level of competency with the capability to perform self-evaluation.
Part III: Related clinical topics
The course provides basic knowledge related to preventive techniques for pulpal and peri-radicular diseases in permanent and young permanent teeth, diagnostic and technical procedures involved in dental traumatic injuries and Endodontic surgery, etiology of tooth discoloration and appropriate bleaching procedures, the interrelationship with other specialties, uncomplicated retreatment, importance of referral to a specialist in complicated cases, new technology in Endodontics.
Additionally, the course prepares the student to Develop general skills and attitude including, health safety and infection control, communication skills (patient-staff member and with other healthcare professionals), life –long learning, ethical behavior and the profession’s wider responsibility towards the community.
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