Course Title: Purposive Communications · audiences and for various purposes./Pagsulat,...

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

First Year, First Semester

Course Title: Purposive Communications Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Writing, speaking, and presenting to different audiences and for various purposes./Pagsulat, pagsasalita, at

paglalahad para sa iba’t ibang madla at iba’t ibang layunin. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Readings in Philippine History Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Philippine History viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analysis and interpretation / Mga

piling primaryang sanggunian ukol sa iba’t ibang yugtong kasaysayang

Pilipinas, pagsusuri at interpretasyon. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: The Contemporary World Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Globalization and its impact on individuals,communities and nations, challenges and response. /

Globalisasyon at ang epekto nito sa mga indibduwal, mga komunidad, at mga nasyon; mga hamon at mga tugon.

Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Science and Technology and Society

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political and economic contexts which shape and are

shaped by them; specific examples throughout human history of scientific and technological developments. Interaksyon ng agham, at teknolohiya

at ang mga kontekstong panlipunan, pangkultura, pampulitika at pankabuhayan na humuhbog at hinuhubog ng mga ito; Mga yaman

halimbawa ng mga pagbabago na siyentipiko at teknolohikp sa kasaysayan ng sangkatauhan.


Course Title: Understanding the Self

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: The course introduces the students to the nature and

scope of Psychology. It deals with the various concepts, theories and principles that describe, explain and understand individual behavior. It

emphasizes the scientific approach in studying the various psychological processes such as perception, emotion,thinking, learning and personality

development. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Filipino 1 (Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan)

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: The course aims to develop the necessary knowledge

and communication skills using the Filipino language in listening, speaking, reading and writing.


Course Title: Core Values

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: The course orients the students on the Institution’s

Vision, Mission, esucational philosophy, core values: Faith in God, respect and excellence. It is designed to help students make necessary

adjustments according to the traditions and culture of the Institution. It ptovides students with opportunities to imbibe and manifest wholesome

values and attitudes. It provides them adequate activities on the culture

of refinement and social graces as they deal with their family, friends, and community within the context of living and loving relationship. It

prepares them to pursue a life plan directed to their goals in life, career, family, religious calling to enjoy quality life.


Course Title: National Service Training Program 1 Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: It orients and trains students in programs or activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the

members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment,

entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry (RA No. 9163, Section 3,d). It gives the students an overview of their role in

nation building. Further, it promotes civic consciousness among the students, develops their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social

well-being needed to be able to render fruitful and meaningful service to their community. (3 units)


Course Title: Physical Education 1 (Body Fitness-Recreational) Course Credit: 2 units

Course Description: Exercises, plays, games, sports & other recreational activities are what come into the minds of many when the term Physical

Education is restored. Vitality, strength, stamina, flexibility and energy are the physical assets associated with the youth that aim to be developed

in this course. There assets come from strong, coordinated muscles & sturdy heart. These qualities are not developed purely by accident but are

results of careful planning for exercise, hard work and self-discipline. However, the extent to which an individual develops his own potential

fitness depends upon his inheritance to body built, adequate food, rest & relaxation, suitable work and dental and medical care.


First Year, Second Semester

Course Title: Mathematics in the Modern World Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Nature of Mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of mathematics

tools in daily life. / Mga elementong matematika, pagpapahalaga sa mga praktikal, intelektuwal, at estetikong dimensiyon nito; at gamit nang

matematika sa araw araw na buhay. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None Course Title: Health Economics (with Taxation and Agrarian

Reform) Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: The course deals with the concepts, principles and techniques of resources utilization for the production of services in the

health care delivery system including a general background on the laws on taxation and land reform.


Course Title: Genetics

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture), 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: A general subject concerned with the basic principles of heredity and variation, cytogenetic mutation and nature of genes.


Course Title: Introduction to Health Sciences

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: An introduction to the concepts of health sciences

which aims to prepare students towards higher understanding in the field of allied medical profession.


Course Title: Perspective in Dentistry


Course Description: An overview of the dental profession, the characteristics of the self as a practitioner in relation to the society.


Course Title: Organic Chemistry

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: A study of the structures, properties and importance

of organic compounds relative to their structural effects and reaction mechanisms, including an introduction to the chemistry of lipids,

carbohydrates and proteins. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Filipino 2 (Panitikan) Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: From its beginning in folk tradition, through colonial periods to the present; to be taught in Pilipino.


Course Title: National Service Training Program 2

Course Credit: 3 units

Course Description: It requires the actual involvement of students in civic/community projects and activities designed to encourage the youth

to contribute in the improvement of the general welfare and the quality of life for the local community and its various institutional components,

more particularly, in terms of "improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry (see RA

No. 9163, Section 3,d)." (3 units) Prerequisite: NSTP1

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Physical Education 2 (Emergency & Physical Training) Course Credit: 2 units

Course Description: The course offers social ballroom dancer & social graces. It also provides activities that assist in the minor defects. PE2 is

geared toward physical fitness & personality development.


First Year, Summer

Course Title: Art Appreciation

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: Nature, function, and appreciation of the arts in

contemporary society. / Kalikasan, tungkulin, at pagpapahalaga sa mga sining sa Kasalukuyang lipunan.


Course Title: Politics and Governance

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: Trends of the growth, organization, function and

working of the government with emphasis on Philippine Constitution, includes a comparative analysis of the constitution.


Course Title: Life and Works of Rizal Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: Biography of Dr. Jose Rizal; a critical view of thesocial order in which he lived, through an analysis of his works and letters, his

opinions onnationalism, government, religion, education as well as his philosophy of living and the relevance of these ideas of the Contemporary

Philippine scene. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Second Year, First Semester

Course Title: General Anatomy 1 Course Credit: 3 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: This subject deals with the study of the architecture

and interrelation of the different parts of the body. The body is studied by region (Thorax, Abdomen, Upper and Lower Extremity) involving the

different tissues such as bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and different visceral organs.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Sciences Co-requisite: None

Course Title: General Histology and Embryology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: A comprehensive study of the normal microscopic

structure of the cell and primary tissue and the cytoarchitecture of adult organs correlated with histogenesis. Including, basic concepts of

embryonic development of the basic types of tissues. Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Sciences

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Biochemistry

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: Biochemistry of the cell and organelle constituents

and their relation to the general metabolism of the body; metabolism of foodstuff and the chemical processes by which the human body derives

and utilizes energy.

Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Anatomy

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: The morphology of permanent and deciduous teeth,

their arrangement and relationships with the supporting structures. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Physical Education 3 (Individual and Dual Sports) Course Credit: 2 units

Course Description: This course is designed in order to develop enthusiasm and liking on the different individual and dual sports popular

among Filipinos. Individual and dual sport carries which would eventually

become part of life of the students as a form of recreation & physical fitness.


Second Year, Second Semester

Course Title: General Anatomy 2

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: The study of the anatomical parts of the head and

neck. Prerequisite: General Anatomy 1

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: General Physiology (with Family Planning) Course Credit: 2 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: Deals with the study of general physiology principles, cell physiology and organ system physiology for foundational knowledge

and understanding of the integrated organ system functions of the human body.

Prerequisite: General Anatomy 1 Co-requisite: General Anatomy 2

Course Title: Oral Histology and Embryology Course Credit: 3 units (lecture), 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: Microscopic study of the oral tissues and their embryonic development.

Prerequisite: General Anatomy 1, General Histology, Oral Anatomy Co-requisite: General Anatomy 2

Course Title: Microbiology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture), 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: Microbiology is a basic course on the biology of

microscopic cellular and acellular infectious agents. It focuses on their cytology, physiology, ecology and diversity to serve as knowledge base

in the control, prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of infectious diseases with oral significance.

Prerequisite: General Physiology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Professionalism in the Health Profession Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: This course tries to comprehend the general characteristics and behavior of health workers and there is a need to

understand the nature of human being and his culture, values, and objectives in life. This will give the students ideas or information on how

a professional worker should act or behave and maintain good relationship within the workplace. It gives them ample opportunities to

project an empowered personality, observe proper decorum at home, in school and in public places; and observe personal hygiene, good

grooming, proper dressing and visual poise. Prerequisite: Core Values

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: (Health) Ethics Course Credit: 3 units (lecture)

Course Description: The study of concepts and principles of ethics in health care at the level of individual and community, including interaction

with the environment and other shared resources. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Physical Education 4 (Team Sports) Course Credit: 2 units

Course Description: Emphasizes/stresses the need for physical fitness through sports development. It provides activities such as bowling,

volleyball, kickball & group games which aims to develop greater stamina, endurance, discipline, leadership and sportsmanship. This program

includes challenging, vigorous activities to make the youth as active participant rather than mere spectator of the sports. (2 units)


Third Year, First Semester

Course Title: General Pathology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: This is the study of general and systematic, pathology needed to provide an introductory and basic level proficiency in

interpreting macroscopic (gross) and microscopic (histologic) changes in various organs.

Prerequisite: General Physiology with Family Planning, General Anatomy 1 & 2 and Biochemistry

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Pharmacology Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: Pharmacology deals with mechanism of drug action on living tissues that is used in prevention and treatment of diseases.

Prerequisite: General Physiology with Family Planning and Biochemistry Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Cariology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: The diagnosis, etiology, microbiology, classification,

prevention and management of dental caries on individuals and populations.

Prerequisite: Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Infection Control

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: Infection control is the study of aseptic protocols that

prevent the spread of contaminants and infectious substances from patients and patients to the medical staff. This involves proper

sterilization of instruments and proper disinfection and isolation of inanimate objects as well as the use of proper handling and disposal of

infectious wastes to prevent the spread of disease within the community. Prerequisite: Microbiology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Physiology and Occlusion

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: This course deals with the study of oro-facial

mechanisms and dynamic interralationships among the dental, neuromuscular and TMJ which make up the Human Masticatory Apparatus

as they influence the establishments of functional occlusion and

performance of mastication, deglutition and speech when operating as a unit.

Prerequisite: General and Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Embryology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Nutrition in Dentistry

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: The role of essential nutrients in health and

pathogenesis of malnutrition with emphasis on oral health. Prerequisite: General Physiology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Dental Materials Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: The composition, properties and manipulation of dental materials.

Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Third Year, Second Semester

Course Title: Operative Dentistry 1

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory) Course Description: The principles of cavity preparation and the

manipulation of filling materials necessary for the restoration of teeth. Prerequisites: Oral Anatomy, dental Materials, Oral Histology and

Embryology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Prosthodontics 1 (Fixed Partial Prosthodontics) Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: concepts and principles in the restoration of natural teeth, as well as rehabilitation and maintenance of partially dentate

individual using Fixed Partial Denture Prostheses.

Prerequisites: Oral Anatomy, Dental Materials, Oral Histology and Embryology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Pathology 1 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: The course deals with diseases and abnormalities afflicting the oral and dental tissues as well as several other systematic

diseases that present oral lesion as part of their pathology, with consideration of etiology, pathogenesis, gross and microscopic

presentation. Prerequisites: General Pathology, Oral Histology and Embryology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Roentgenology Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: Principles and techniques in oral radiography and

radiology including the interpretation of radiographs as adjuncts in the diagnostics process.

Prerequisites: General and Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Embryology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Orthodontics 1 (Growth and Development)

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: Fundamentals of growth and development of both

normal and abnormal craniofacial structures and their relation to the stomatognathic system.

Prerequisites: Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology & Embryology and Oral Physiology and occlusion.

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Anesthesiology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: The principles and techniques of regional anesthesia

in dental practice and the study of the pharmacology of different local anesthetics used in dentistry. It also includes topics general anesthesia

and conscious sedation. Prerequisite: Pharmacology

Co-requisite: None

Fourth Year, First Semester

Course Title: Prosthodontics 2 (Removable Partial Prosthodontics) Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: The concepts and principles of restoring missing teeth and associated structures of partially edentulous individuals with

removable prosthesis. This course includes designing, prescription writing and the selection of the appropriate biocompatible materials.

Prerequisite: Prosthodontics 1 Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Prosthodontics 3 (Complete Denture Prosthodontics)

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory) Course Description:

Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 2 units (laboratory)

Course Description: A course on rehabilitation of the completely edentulous patient based on the principle of biomechanics and aesthetics

using appropriate biocompatible materials. Prerequisite: Prosthodontics 1

Co-requisite: Prosthodontics 2

Course Title: Operative Dentistry 2 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: Concepts and principles in restoring lost tooth structure to their proper form, function and aesthetic through typodont

exercises and live patient case management.

Prerequisite: Operative Dentistry 1 Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Periodontics 1

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: The study of the normal periodontium as well as classification, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.

Prerequisites: Oral Histology and Embryology, Oral Pathology 1, Roentgenology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Orthodontics 2 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: The study that deals on the prevention, interception and treatment of malocclusion.

Prerequisite: Orthodontics 1 Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Pathology 2

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture) Course Description: This subject deals with the study of the different

pathological lesions of the oral cavity and its surrounding structures, with

emphasis on neoplastic, inflammatory, infectious and degenerative diseases of oral soft and hard tissues.

Prerequisite: Oral Pathology 1 Co-requisite: None

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Title: Dental Informatics

Course Credit: 3 units (lecture with hands-on) Course Description: The principles and programs of computer as applied

to the practice of dentistry Prerequisite: Basic computer course from the General Education courses

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: Biostatistics deals with the definition, branches,

variables and its application in dentistry. Epidemiology deals with the basic concepts and principles, investigation, descriptive tools and

screening methods that can be of use in the field of dentistry. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: Dental Informatics

Course Title: Oral Surgery 1 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: The general principles of surgery and its application in dentistry.

Prerequisites: Anesthesiology, General and Oral Anatomy, Roentgenology and General and Oral Pathology I

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Periodontics 2 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: Principles and concepts in the prevention, recognition, differential diagnosis, and management of periodontal

diseases. Prerequisite: Periodontics 1

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Endodontics Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory)

Course Description: Endodontics is the study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular

tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, and associates periradicular

conditions. Prerequisites: Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Embryology,

Anesthesiology, Oral Pathology 1 and Roentgenology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Principles of Medicine


Course Description: This course is designed to provide a logical framework form learning and working knowledge of internal medicine needed for

diagnosis of dental patients with medical illnesses in relation to dentistry focusing on the pathogenesis of common disorders of each organ system

of the human body and correlating these conditions to dentistry.

Prerequisites: General Anatomy 1 & 2, General Physiology, General Pathology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Microbiology

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Research 1 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: Introduction to the basic concepts of research and its relationships to theory and practice. This course focuses on the ethical,

methodological, and basic analytic components in various approaches to research in dentistry. The final output is a specific research proposal.

Prerequisite: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Practice Management

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: The practice of dentistry in relation to the social,

economic and cultural conditions of the community.


Course Title: Forensic Dentistry

Course Credit: 1 units (lecture) Course Description: Deals with the study of dental oral prats of the body

in the confirmation of the victims. This course likewise, introduces dental students to the complexities of civil; and criminal litigation proceedings

of the judicial systems that requires forensic expertise and competence in this specialized area of dentistry. The students will also be acquainted

with their role and responsibilities in forensic science that are related to the dental practice.

Prerequisites: General Pathology, Oral Pathology, Oral Diagnosis, General Anatomy, Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Embryology, Roentgenology,

Operative Dentistry and Prosthodontics

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: This course deals with the systematic method and identifying oral diseases by applying the principles of oral diagnosis and

subsequently the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan. Prerequisite: General and Oral Anatomy, General and Oral Pathology,

Roentgenology Co-requisite: None

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Title: Clinical Dentistry 1

Course Credit: 6 units Course Description: Clinical application of the basic competencies

acquired in didactic and pre-clinical courses patient-based comprehensive care with provision for referral system for clinical cases acquired

competencies, and typodont exercises under close supervision of clinical supervisors. A written validation examination based on the course

requirements will serve as a certification of completion.

Course Requirements: At least satisfactory completion of: At least 2 adult patients with treatment plan requiring, but not all of the

following Simple tooth restorations

Scaling and polishing Root canal therapy (mono-rooted)

Uncomplicated tooth extractions Prosthodontics appliance – single anterior crowns and RPD

One (1) complete denture case Typodont Exercises in Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics

Comprehensive written examination. This activity evaluates the didactic knowledge of clinicians to have a more encompassing assessment of their

clinical competencies (knowing the rationale and not only the clinical procedures)

Prerequisites: Pre-clinical Courses (Oral Diagnosis & Treatment Planning,

Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery 1, Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics)

Course Title: Pediatric Dentistry


Course Description: Study of the basic principles and technique of pediatric dental care necessary for the successful diagnosis, prevention

and intervention of oral and dental diseases 0of children in the primary and mixed dentitional periods, including behavior management and

interceptive orthodontics. Prerequisites: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Orthodontics 1 and

2 Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Oral Surgery 2

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: Study of the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive

management of complicated extractions, pre-prosthetic surgery, biopsies, reduction and fixation of traumatic injuries of the face and jaws,

and other conditions related to orthognathic surgery. Prerequisite: Oral Surgery 1, Oral Pathology 2, Oral Diagnosis and

Treatment Planning

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Research 2 Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: Course that deals with the concepts and principles necessary for the implementation of the research protocol, manuscript

writing and presentation of the scientific paper. Course Requirements:

1. Research output presented before an oral defense panel 2. Research paper


Course Title: Andragogy (Learning for Teaching)

Course Credit: 1 unit (lecture)

Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles of learning and characteristics of adult learners and its process elements for adult

education. Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: None Course Title: Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Management

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: Study of the interaction among the different

disciplines of dentistry within an integrated service-learning environment where interdisciplinary team can work effectively for optimal patient care.

Prerequisites: All pre-clinical and clinical courses Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Dental Public Health 1

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) Course Description: This subject deals with the introduction to principles

of dental public health and basic concepts in oral health promotion and diseases prevention of individuals, families, and groups in the community.

Prerequisite: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Co-requisite: None

Fifth Year, Second Semester

Course Title: Clinical Dentistry 2 Course Credit: 6 units

Course Description: Clinical application of the basic competencies acquired in didactic and pre-clinical courses through patient-based

comprehensive care with provision for referral system for clinical cases beyond acquired competencies, and typodont exercises under close

supervision of clinical supervisors. A written comprehensive examination based on the course requirements will serve as a certification of

completion. Course Requirements: At least 3 adult’s patients with treatment plan

requiring, but not all of the following: Simple and complex tooth restorations

Management of moderate gingivitis Root canal therapy (mono-rooted/multi-rooted)

Complicated tooth extractions / pre-prosthetic surgery

Prosthodontic appliance – single posterior crowns, anterior bridge and RPD

At least 1 pediatric patient in primary or early mixed dentitional period of preventive care with treatment plan requiring, but not all of the following:

Fluoridization Pit and fissure sealing

Simple tooth restorations such as PRR Complete denture cases

Typodont Exercises in Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics Comprehensive written examination

*The course requirements listed are given as a guide and should not be construed as procedures or numbers that should all be done by students.

Prerequisites: Clinical Dentistry 1, Oral Surgery 2, Pediatric Dentistry Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Basic Dental Implantology

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: Study of the fundamental knowledge about the

biological and scientific basis for implant treatment, including patient evaluation; diagnosis and treatment planning; implant selection, surgery

and prosthodontics procedures; post-surgical care; and maintenance procedures.

Prerequisites: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Oral Surgery 1 and

2 Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Dental Public Health 2

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (laboratory) Course Description: The study of the concepts, principles and methods in

health service administration, oral health education and promotion, preventive dentistry and primary health care for the community, including

field experience. Course Requirements:

1. Situational analysis and oral health needs assessments of the community

2. Program plan Prerequisites: Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Dental Public Health 1

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Current Trends Course Credit: 1 unit (lecture)

Course Description: Study of the update, innovations and developments in the different fields of dentistry.


Course Title: Management of Patients with Special Needs

Course Credit: 1 unit (lecture) Course Description: Study of the basic protocols in the management of

patients with special oral health care needs (with physical, development, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional impairment)

Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Management, Principles of Medicine

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Jurisprudence and Ethics Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: Study of the Principles of laws, regulations and professional conduct in relation to the practice of dentistry.


Course Title: Interprofessional Approach to Patient Management Course Credit: 2 units (lecture)

Course Description: Study on collaborative practice among health care professionals for the provisions of comprehensive and quality health

services to patients. It focuses on the principles of mutual respect, effective communication, collaboration and coordination to integrate

knowledge, skills and experience across professions, Prerequisite: Principles of Medicine

Co-requisite: None

Fifth Year, Summer

Course Title: Dental Public Health 3 Course Credit: 1 unit (lecture) / 2 units (field work)

Course Description: The application of the concepts, principles and

methods of health service administration and delivery of primary health care in a community, including field experience.

Prerequisite: Dental Public Health 2 Co-requisite: None

Sixth Year, First Semester


Course Credit: 10 units Course Description: Clinical application of the competencies acquired in

all the clinical dentistry courses through patient-based comprehensive care, including referrals from Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2 clinicians, and

typodont exercises under conservative supervision of clinical supervisors. A written comprehensive examination based on the course requirements

will serve as a certification of completion. Course Requirements: At least 4 adult patients with treatments plan

requiring, but not all of the following: Simple and complex tooth restorations using new techniques and

materials

Management of moderate periodontitis / Root Planning Root Canal therapy (multi-rooted) / Apicoectomy

Complicated tooth extractions / special oral surgery cases Prosthodontic appliance – posterior bridge and RPD

At least 1 pediatric patient in early mixed dentitional period for preventive/interceptive and corrective care with treatment plan requiring,

but not all of the following: Pit and fissure sealing, Fluoridization, Atraumatic Restorative

Treatments, preventive resin restorations Mixed – dentition restorations

Tooth restorations and extractions Stainless steel crown/ strip-off crown

Pulp Therapy such as Pulpotomy/ Pulp capping Space Maintainer / Regainer

Complete denture cases

Typodont Exercises in Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics Comprehensive written examination

*The course requirements listed are given as a guide and should not be construed as procedures or numbers that all be done by students.

Prerequisites: Clinical Dentistry 2, all Clinical Courses Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Hospital Dentistry

Course Credit: 2 units (lecture) / 1 unit (internship) Course Description: Dental internship for senior students at a local or

university training hospital or affiliated hospital designed to orient with hospital decorum, scope and over-all functions of the different

departments and/or divisions. It includes the study of ambulatory and in-patient services, as well as the oral care for medically compromised

patients in a hospital environment and the application of interprofessional practice among health care professionals.

Course Requirement: 1. Rotation in the different departments and/or divisions of affiliated

hospital to complete internship hours Prerequisite: Interprofessional Approach to Patient Management

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Operative Dentistry Clinical Conference 1

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Discussion of complex cases and problems

encountered in Operative Dentistry which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned

from the basic knowledge in this discipline. Prerequisites: All clinical dentistry courses

Co-requisites: CD 52, CD 53, CD 54, CD 55

Course Title: Prosthodontics Clinical Conference 1 Course Credit: 1 unit

Course Description: Clinical conference on complex cases and problems encountered in Fixed Partial and Removable Partial Prosthodontics which

is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in these

disciplines.

Prerequisites: All clinical dentistry courses Co-requisites: CD 51, CD 53, CD 54, CD 55

Course Title: Orthodontics–Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Conference

1 Course Credit: 1 unit

Course Description: Clinical Conference on comprehensive treatment approaches in pediatric patients which is designed to develop critical

thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from basic Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Courses.


Course Title: Endodontics–Periodontics Clinical Conference 1

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Clinical conference on endo-perio cases and problems

which is designed to developed critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in

Endodontics and Periodontics and the interprofessionals of these disciplines.


Course Title: Oral Surgery Clinical Conference 1 Course Credit: 1 unit

Course Description: Clinical conference concerning oral and maxilla-facial surgical cases which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical

skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Oral Surgery.


Sixth Year, Second Semester


Course Credit: 10 units Course Description: Clinical application of the competencies acquired in

all the clinical dentistry courses through patient-based comprehensive

care, including referrals from Clinical Dentistry 1, 2 and 3 clinicians, and typodont exercises under minimal supervision of clinical supervisors.

Clinical proficiency examinations based on the course requirements will serve as a certification of completion and prerequisites for graduation.

Course Requirements: At least 4 adult patients with treatment plan requiring, but not all of the following:

Esthetics dentistry / Complex tooth restorations using a new techniques and materials

Surgical management of periodontitis or endo-perio cases or complicated tooth extractions / special or oral, maxillo – facial surgery

cases Prosthodontics appliance using new techniques and materials

At least 1 very young pediatric patient for preventive care with treatment plan requiring, but not all of the following:

Fluoride varnish treatment Stainless Restorative Treatments / Preventive resin restorations

Complete denture cases Typodont Exercises in Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics

Comprehensive written examination *The course requirements listed are given as a guide and should not be

construed as procedures or numbers that all be done by students. Prerequisite: Clinical Dentistry 3

Co-requisite: None

Course Title: Operative Dentistry Clinical Conference 2

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Advance clinical conference on complex cases and

problems, especially in geriatric patients, encountered in Operative Dentistry which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills

based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in this discipline.

Prerequisites: Operative Dentistry Clinical Conference 1 Co-requisite: CD 62, CD 63, CD 64, CD 65

Course Title: Prosthodontics Clinical Conference 2

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Advance clinical conference on complex cases and

problems, especially in geriatric patients, encountered in Complete

Denture Prosthodontics which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the

basic knowledge in this discipline. Prerequisites: Prosthodontics Clinical Conference 1

Co-requisite: CD 61, CD 63, CD 64, CD 65

Course Title: Orthodontics–Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Conference 2

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Advance clinical conference dealing with the

preventive, interceptive, functional and corrective orthodontic management of pediatric patients which is designed to develop critical

thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from basic Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry courses.

Prerequisites: Orthodontics–Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Conference 1 Co-requisite: CD 61, CD 62, CD 64, CD 65

Course Title: Endodontics–Periodontics Clinical Conference 2

Course Credit: 1 unit Course Description: Advance clinical conference on endo-perio cases and

problems which is designed to develop critical thinking and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge

in Endodontics and Periodontics and the interrelationship of these

disciplines. Prerequisites: Endodontics–Periodontics Clinical Conference 1

Co-requisite: CD 61, CD 62, CD 63, CD 65

Course Title: Oral Surgery Clinical Conference 2 Course Credit: 1 unit

Course Description: Advance clinical conference concerning oral and maxilla-facial surgical cases which is designed to develop critical thinking

and clinical skills based on the principles and techniques learned from the basic knowledge in Oral Surgery.

Prerequisites: Oral Surgery Clinical Conference 1 Co-requisite: CD 61, CD 62, CD 63, CD 64

Course Title: Competency Valuation

Course Credit: 2 units

Course Description: Application of theoretical principles into general practice with emphasis on the appreciation of the connectedness between

basic sciences and general dentistry. Prerequisites: All basic medical and dental sciences

Co-requisite: None

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