Endodontics
Institution
King Abdul-Aziz University
College / Department Faculty of Dentistry Conservative Dental Science
-Course Identification and General Information 1- Course title and code: Endodontics (CDS-522)
2- Credit hours: 4 credit hours
3- Program(s) in which the course is offered.
( If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather this than list programs )
BDS
4- Name of faculty member responsible for the course : Prof. Ragab Eid Saif
5- Level / year at which this course is offered : Fifth year students 6- Pre-requisites for this course (if any ) :
As prerequisites for this course, the student should have the preclinical course # 422
7- Co-requisites for this course : None 8- Location if not on main campus :
Main campus -Objectives
At successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a mastery of performing the basic and the
fundamental procedures in the field of endodontic, regardless of his future professional plans or areas of clinical interest.
2. Evaluate his own clinical competency and know the extent of his diagnosis and operative capabilities therefore, he will not be
hesitant in seeking the counsel of a specialist
3. Recognize the different levels of sophistication and complexity of endodontic cases that his patients present.
4. State the theoretical and biological principles of every endodontic clinical procedure.
5. Identify dental materials and instruments used in endodontic.
6. Recall tooth morphology.
Briefly describe plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. ( e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material , changes in content a result of new research in the field ).
Increased use of many teaching CD’s and webs such as
Endoarabia.net to develop skills in computer based learning
- Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
List to be Covered No of
Week
Contact hours
Introduction to clinical endodontic,
diagnosis, case selection, treatment plan, and review step by step root canal
procedures
5 5
Preparation for treatment, rubber dam, endodontic radiography, and magnification
2 2
Role of endodontic after dental traumatic injuries
Rotary Ni-Ti systems
3 3
3 3
Evaluation of success and failure and Non surgical root canal retreatment
Endodontic surgery
4
3
4
3
Orofacial pain and endodontic emergency 2 2
Endodontic and Periodontal
interrelationship and Restoration of endodontically treated teeth
2 2
2. Course components ( total contact hours per semester ):
Lecture: 15 hours
Tutorial: Laboratory Practical/ 45 hours
Other:
- Learning Resources Required Text (s)
Ref # 1. Cohen S., Hargreaves K., Pathways of the pulp. Ed.9, Mosby, Inc., 2006
Ref # 2. Walton R., Torabinejad M: Principles and Practice of Endodontic.
Ed.4 W.B. Saunders Company, 2008
Ref # 3. Ingle J., Bakland L: Endodontic. Ed. BC Decker Inc., 2008 Essential Reference
Cohen S., Hargreaves K., Pathways of the pulp. Ed.9, Mosby, Inc., 2006
Video: Pulp fiction, lecture included videos
Recommended Books and Reference Material ( Journals, Reports, etc )
Journal of Endodontic
Endodontic Topic
Cohen S., Hargreaves K, Pathways of the pulp. Ed.9, Mosby, Inc., 2006
Ford P., Harty's, Endodontic in Clinical Practice. Ed.5, Elsevier Science, 2004 Supplementary references:-
Reference #1. Ingle J., Bakland L: Endodontic. Ed.6 BC Decker Inc., 2008
References # 2. Walton R., Torabinejad M: Principles and Practice of Endodontic.
Ed.4 W.B. Saunders Company, 2008 Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
ULT:www,endoarabia.net ; ; 5th year
" developed and maintained by the division members"
User name and password are granted upon e-registration of students.
Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards / regulations
Many CD’s for various Root Canal procedures, and Endodontic Surgical procedure
