242 DDS

The course is two credit hours. The purpose of this course is to expose the dental student to basic general knowledge related to learn how to communicate with the patients and interview them. The student will gain knowledge of normal extra oral and intra oral structures, assessment of general appraisal and mental status and know common signs and symptoms of diseases. It is designed to provide a guide to know appropriate way to perform clinical examination, understand and assess the patient’s problem. The course will also introduce some medical and dental terminology.  The first lectures will deal with history taking & interviewing of the patient. Subsequently, clinical examination along with normal structures, investigations & treatment plan. At the same time, student will practice clinically those steps.