On this post, I will give you the dental surgery course outline and the course outline for dentistry in Nigeria. You will also be able to access the official undergraduate curriculum for dentistry in Nigeria and so much more.
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UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
INTRODUCTION TO THE BDS CURRICULUM
As early as possible, during their orientation and in the early stage of the course, the attention of all dental students should be drawn to the examination regulations. In every subject, with exception of the subjects taught at the preliminary stage, the pass mark will be 50%. To qualify for sitting any part of the examination, a student to be signed up must attain 75% attendance.
Clinical students shall be required to procure minimum number of hand instruments which shall be under their care. Students shall be surcharged for any loss or willful damage of instruments or equipment as may be assigned to them during their training.
DURATION OF COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE BDS DEGREE PROGRAMME
| POSTINGS | DURATION |
|---|---|
| Predental 100 Level. | 32 weeks |
| Preclinical: Anatomy; Physiology; Biochemistry Examination: Part 1 BDS | 72 weeks |
| Pre-Clinical Dentistry: Oral Anatomy/Physiology Operative Technique Prosthetics Science of Dental Materials Examination: Part 4 BDS | 16 weeks |
| Pathology and Pharmacology Examination: Part 2 BDS | 40 weeks |
| Clinical Dentistry (5th and 6th Year). Examination: Part 5 (Final) BDS | 74 weeks |
| Block Postings: Medicine Surgery Paediatrics Anaesthesia Examination: Part 3 BDS | 1 2 weeks 12 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks |
BDS CURRICULUM
Dentistry and Dental Surgery First Year (100 Level) Pre-medicals
The duration of the year one programme shall be two semesters of 16 weeks each.
| LIST OF COURSES | CODES | UNIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester 100 Level | ||
| Introduction to Animal Physiology | ZEB 231 | 3 |
| General Biology 1 | BIO 111 | 3 |
| General Physics 1 | PHY 101 | 2 |
| Algebra and Trigonometry | MATHS 111 | 3 |
| Use of English 1 | GSS 101 | 2 |
| General Chemistry 1 | CHM 101 | 3 |
| History and Philosophy of Science | GSS 131 | 2 |
| Anti-Corruption Study 1 | GSS 141 | 3 |
| Basic Communication In French | G S S 123 | 2 |
| 2nd Semester 100 Level | ||
| General Chemistry 2 | CHM 102 | 3 |
| General Biology 2 | BIO 112 | 3 |
| Gen eral Physics | PHY 102 | 2 |
| Anti-Corruption Study 2 | GSS 142 | 2 |
| Use of English 2 | GSS 102 | 3 |
| Citizenship Education | G S S 112 | 2 |
| Philosophy and Logic | GSS 122 | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship 1 | GST 102 | 3 |
Dentistry and Dental Surgery Second Year (200 Level) – Second Year Pre-clinicals
| ANATOMY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| General Anatomy and Gross Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Limb | ANA 211 | 3 |
| Gene ral Histology and Histology of Digestive System | ANA 221 | 3 |
| General Embryology and Embryology of Body Cavities | A N A 231 | 2 |
| Gross Anatomy of Thorax and Abdomen, Pelvis and Preineum | ANA 212 | 3 |
| Histology of Cardiovascular | ANA 222 | 2 |
| Embryology of Cardiolovascular System, Immune and Urogenital Systems | A N A 232 | 2 |
| Neuroanatomy 1 | ANA 252 | 3 |
| PHYSIOLOGY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| Physiology of Excitable Tissues | PHS 211 | 2 |
| Blood Physiology | PHS 221 | 2 |
| Cardiovascular Physiology | P H S 231 | 3 |
| Neurophysiology(Sensory System) | PHS 252 | 2 |
| Renal Physiology, Body Fluids and Temperature Regulation | PHS 262 | 2 |
| Respiratory Physiology | P H S 272 | 3 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| Introduction to Biochemistry | BCM 211 | 3 |
| Chemistry and Functions of Biomolecules | B C M 221 | 3 |
| Organic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry | BCM 231 | 2 |
| Metabolism of Carbohydrates | BCM 242 | 3 |
| Metabolism of Lipids | B C M 252 | 3 |
| Meta bolism of Proteins | BCM 262 | 2 |
| Metabolism of Nucleic Acids | BCM 272 | 3 |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship Theory | GST 202 | 2 |
| Introduction to Computer | GSS 211 | 2 |
| Computer Application | GSS 212 | 3 |
Dentistry and Dental Surgery Third Year (300 Level) – Second Year Pre-clinicals
| ANATOMY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| Gross Anatomy of Head and Neck | ANA 311 | 3 |
| Histology of Respiratory, Nervous System, Special Senses and Endocrine Glands | ANA 322 | 2 |
| Embryology of Urogenital System, Head and Neck, Organs of Special Senses and Endocrine System | A N A 331 | 3 |
| Neuroanatomy 2 | ANA 341 | 2 |
| PHYSIOLOGY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| Gatrointestinal Physiology | PHS 311 | 2 |
| Endocrinology and Reproduction | PHS 331 | 3 |
| Motor System, Higher Cortical Function and Autonomic Nervous System(ANS) | P H S 331 | 3 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE CODE | CREDIT UNIT |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | BCM 311 | 3 |
| Clinical Biochemistry | BCM 321 | 3 |
| Immuno and Neuro-Biochemistry | B C M 309 | 2 |
| Forensic and Toxicology Biochemistry | BCM 310 | 2 |
Dentistry and Dental Surgery Fourth Year (400 Level) Clinicals
| YEAR | 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Pathology | ||
| Pharmacology | |||
| Haematology | |||
| Histopathology | |||
| Medical | Microbiology | and | Parasitology |
Dentistry and Dental Surgery Fifth Year (500 Level) Clinicals
| YEAR | 5B(CLINICAL | 2B) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | ||
| Surgery | ||
| Paediatrics | ||
| Anaesthesiology |
| YEAR | 5A | (PRECLINICAL | DENTISTRY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | Biology | ||
| Prosthodontics | |||
| Science | of | Dental | Materials |
| Operative | Technique |
Dentistry and Dental Surgery Sixth Year (600 Level) Clinicals
| YEAR | 6 | (CLINICAL | DENTISTRY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | Surgery | ||
| Oral | Medicine | and | Pathology |
| Dental | Radiology | ||
| Child | Dental | Health | |
| Orthodontics | |||
| Community | Dentistry | ||
| Prosthodontics |
AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE DENTAL CURRICULUM, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
AIMS
1. The establishment of a scientific foundation sufficient for understanding the principles of dental practice.
2. Acquisition of adequate knowledge, attitude and skill/clinical competence for the performance of various tasks and roles expected of a dental surgeon in the community.
3. Th e ability of the trainees to adapt to any changes or variations in local condition and to offer leadership role and on the job training to other paradental staff.
OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS) graduate, at the end of his/her training, should have acquired adequate clinical competence, skills, knowledge and attitude that will enable him/her to:
1. Function broadly as a general duty dental surgeon in any part of the country or outside Nigeria.
2. Identify the country’s present and future dental problems, collate information that will help him manage or resolve them and implement relevant programme in preventive oral health care.
3. Integrate the practice of preventive dentistry in all his professional work.
4. Diagnose and manage promptly common dental emergencies.
5. Collaborate with a health team and if necessary act as a leader of the team.
6. Have sufficient grounding in basic medical sciences and scientific method so that he/she is capable of benefiting from further vocational training to become a specialist.
7. Ensure the continuous improvement and update of his/her skill and knowledge by continuing self-education, through the selection of appropriate learning and evaluation resources.
8. Perform at a level high enough to be compared with international standards and practice his/her profession always with high ethical and moral standard.
9. Supervise and/or to provide job training for paradental staff under him/her as well as provide good leadership for the entire dental team.
Reference: University of Calabar.
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