Description:

The instructive program of the Professional Diploma in Advanced General Dentistry has been designed to provide knowledge and skills beyond the highest standards accepted for undergraduate programs, so that, upon completion of the training, the participant should be able to treat their patients with advanced and latest evidence based treatments. This program is designed for fresh graduates and general dental practitioners who want to advance their clinical skills and knowledge, with the primary objective of enhancing the quality of their patient care.

Prof. Ayyaz Ali Khan
DEAN, IADSR

Course Aims

1. Learning and applying advanced evidence based treatments
2. To provide the participants with the opportunity to practice advanced treatments on typhodonts and phantom heads.
3. Observe and assist live procedures.
4. To enhance the quality of care provided to the patients.
5. To improve employability in a highly competitive job market.
6. To provide the confidence of operating independently in a  clinical environment.

Course Delivery, Duration and Academic Credits

The Diploma consists of a total of 22 contact sessions over a period of six months, offered on every alternative weekend. UHS accredited 122 CME hours.

Course Highlights

• Each Participant is allotted a personal Nissin Typodont set for the course.
• The hands-on trainings are conducted on fully equipped dental simulation set-up.
• Each workshop is delivered by experts & specialists in the field.
• The course is delivered at purpose built Center for Professional Development, Eden Villas II Lahore.
• The course contents and workshops are accredited by University of Health Sciences and the CME Credit Hours thus awarded are accepted by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.

Topic Covered

01. Class-4 and Class-5 Composite Fillings
02. Stamp Technique for Posterior Composites
03. Enamel Recontouring, Bleaching
04. Veneers and Lumineers
05. Direct Composite Veneers
06. Shade Selection
07.  Gingival Depigmentation and Smile Makeovers.
08. Manual and Rotary Instrumentation
09. Post and Core Build-ups
10. Crowns
11.  Inlays
12. Onlays
13. Bridges
14. Cast Partial Dentures and Full Dentures
15. Exodontia
16. Soft tissue management
17.  Surgical and Non-surgical Therapy
18.  Crown Lengthening
19.  Gingivectomy
20. Splinting, Flap Surgery
21.  Guided Tissue Regeneration
22. Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting
23. Exodontia and Basic Surgical Skills
24. Pulpotomy
25. Pulpectomy
26. Stainless Steel Crowns
27.  Space Maintenance
28. Fluoride Treatment and Sealants
29. Techniques of Isolation
30. Occlusion
31.  TMD's and Pain Management
32. Essentials of Radiology
33. Communication Skills
34. Practice Management
35. Treatment Planning of healthy and immunocompromised patients
36. Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice and Infection Control
37.  Lasers in Dentistry
38. Digital Smile Design