| NQF Learning Domains and Learning Outcomes | Teaching Strategies | Assessment Methods |
| 1.0 | Knowledge Upon graduation, graduates must be able to: |
| 1.1 | describe fundamental anatomy and physiology of body systems, biochemistry, microbiology as well as basic macro and micro anatomy of oral and paroral structures and their physiological variations.
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| 1.2 | recognize the principles of genetics, embryonic developmental and morphodifferentiation of head and neck as well as growth and development of occlusion and orofacial structures. | | |
| 1.3 | describe oral and systemic disease etiology, epidemiology, prevention, signs and symptoms and management, as well as their effects on dento- facial complex and delivery of dental care in a safe way. | | |
| 1.4 | recognize medical and dental emergencies during or after dental procedures and their prevention and management. | | |
| 1.5 | describe the basic principles of psychological patterns of a dental patient and how to manage them in the dental clinic. | | |
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| 1.8 | define the principles of educational strategies for oral disease prevention and promotion through individual counselling or community –based program. | | |
| 1.9 | outline laws, ethics and professionalism relevant to dentistry. | | |
| 1.10 | describe composition, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of dental materials and therapeutics relevant to dental practice; their mode of action, applications and hazards. | | |
| 1.11 | describe preclinical and clinical steps for surgical procedures, restorations and replacement of teeth to restore form, function, and acceptable esthetics. | | |
| 2.0 | Cognitive Skills Upon graduation, graduates must be able to: |
| 2.1 | differentiate between oral hard/ soft tissue diseases based on their history, clinical findings and collected diagnostic data in order to formulate an effective treatment plan or the need for referral to a specialist. | | |
| 2.2 | analyze the recorded contemporary information for proper oral health promotion based on patients | | |
Program ILOs, College of Dentistry, PNU
| 'needs, ages and acceptance, relevant to evidence- based dentistry. | | |
| 3.0 | Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility Upon graduation, graduates must be able to: | | |
| 3.1 | show the ability to manage time, value personnel, culture and community needs and diversity, work in a team and set priorities pertaining to the academic environment, patient care, practice management and research inside or outside the organization. | | |
| 3.2 | demonstrate self -assessment, critical thinking, problem solving and competency related to patient comprehensive care in an ethical and legal manner. | | |
| 3.3 | use their learning and creativity in the context of establishing further professional and career development. | | |
| 4.0 | Communication, Information Technology, Numerical Upon graduation, graduates must be able to: | | |
| 4.1 | communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, guardians, academic and health care personnel for patient care, practice management and research utilizing different methodologies. | | |
| 4.2 | apply relevant numerical skills as well as contemporary and emerging information in order to interpret information, solve problems and develop lifelong learning. | | |
| 5.0 | Psychomotor Upon graduation, graduates must be able to: |
| 5.1 | provide a safe, comprehensive dental and oral care using proper instruments, materials and techniques in all disciplines.
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| 5.2 | demonstrate fine motor control together with the ability to use both hands employing high level of tactile sense. |
| 5.3 | perform extra and intraoral clinical examination, as well as vital signs assessment with precision aided by instruments, tests and radiographic acquisition. |
| 5.4 | perform dental procedures in virtual lab and phantom lab. |
