Goals & Objectives of MDS Course
Duration of the Course
Method of Training
Attendance, Progress and Conduct
Monitoring Progress of Studies
Dissertation
Scheme of Examination
Definition of Various Specialties
General Objectives of the Course
   
General Objectives of the Course
 
Training programme in Prosthodontic dentistry including Crown & Bridge and Implantology is structured to achieve knowledge and skill in theoretical and clinical laboratory, attitude, communicative skills and ability to research with understanding of social, cultural, education and environmental background of the society.

To have acquired adequate knowledge and understanding of applied basic and systematic medical science knowledge in general and particular to head and neck.

The postgraduates will be able to provide Prosthodontic therapy for patients with competence and working knowledge with understanding of applied medical behavioral and clinical science that are beyond the treatment skills of the general BDS graduate and MDS graduate of other specialities to demonstrate evaluative and judgment skills in making appropriate decisions regarding prevention, treatment aftercare and referral to deliver comprehensive care to patients.

Knowledge:

The candidate should possess knowledge applied basic and systematic medical sciences.
  • On human anatomy, embryology, histology, applied in general and particular to head and neck, Physiology & Biochemistry, Pathology and Microbiology, virology, health and diseases of various systems of the body(systemic) principles in surgery and medicine, Pharmacology, Nutrition, behavioral Science, Age changes, genetics, Immunology, Congenital defects and syndrome and Anthropology, Bioengineering, Bio-medical and Biological Principle and application Dental material science.
  • Ability to diagnose and planned treatment for patients requiring a Prosthodontic therapy.
  • Abilaity to read and interpret a radiograph and other investigations for the purpose of diagnoses treatment plan.
  • Tooth and tooth surface restorations, Complete denture prosthodontics, removable partial dentures Prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics and maxillofacial and craniofacial Prosthodontics, implants supported Prosthodontics, T.M.J and occlusion, craniofacial esthetic, and biomaterials, Craniofacial disorders – problems and psychogenic origin.
  • Age changes and Prosthodontic Therapy for aged.
  • Ability to diagnose failed restoration and provide Prosthodontic therapy and after care.
  • Should have essential knowledge on ethics, laws and jurisprudence and forensic odontology in Prosthodontics.
  • General health conditions and emergency as related to prosthodontics treatment.
  • Identify social, cultural, economic, environmental, educational and emotionaldeterminants of the patient and consider them in planning the treatment.
  • Identify cases, which are outside the area of his speciality/competence and refer them to appropriate specialists.
  • Advice regarding case management involving surgical, interim treatment etc.
  • Competent specialization in team management of craniofacial design.
  • Should attend continuing education programmes, seminars and conferences related to prosthodontics in thus updating himself.
  • Teach and guide his/her team, colleague and other students.
  • Should be able to use information technology tools and carry out research basic and clinical, with the aims of publishing his/her work and presenting his work at various scientific forum.
  • Should have essential knowledge of personal hygiene, infection control, prevent of cross infection and safe disposal of waste, keeping in view the risks of transfer of Hepatitis & HIV.
  • Should have an ability to plan to establish Prosthodontic clinic/hospital teach ; department and practice management.
  • Should have a sound knowledge for the application of pharmacology. Effects drugs on oral tissue and systems sof a body and for medically compromised.
Skills :
  • The candidate should able able to examine the patients requiring Prosthodontic therapy, investigate the patient systemically, analyse the investigation results, radiography, diagnose the ailment, plan a treatment, communicate it with the patient and execute it.
  • Understand the prevalence and prevention of diseases of craniomandibular system related to Prosthetic dentistry.
  • The candidate should be able to restore the lost functions of the stomatognathic system namely speech, mastication etc, to provide a quality health care for craniofacial region.
  • The candidate should be able to interact with other speciality including a medical speciality for a planned team management of patients for a craniofacial and oral acquired and congenital defects, Temporomandibular joint syndromes, esthetics, Implant supported Prosthetics and problems of Psychogenic origin.
  • Should be able to demonstrate the clinical competence necessary to carry out appropriate treatment at higher level of knowledge, training and practice skills currently available in their specialty area.
  • Identify target diseases and awareness amongst the population for Prsthodontic therapy.
  • Perform clinical and Laboratory procedure with understanding of biomaterials, tissue