Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Dentistry
Of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department

First Semester 2016/2017

Course Specifications
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Title & Instructor
Course Title Oral Diagnosis 3 & Oral Diagnosis 4
Course Number Dent 523-524
Prerequisites Oral Diagnosis 1 & 2 (Dent 423, Dent
424)
Course Website E learning
Instructor Dr. Jumana Karasneh (Course
coordinator), Dr. Huda Hammad, Dr.
Aceil Al-khateeb, Dr. Muhammad Al-
Rashdan, Dr. Azmi Darwazeh
Office Location JUST
Office Phone 7201000
Office Hours Tuesday 12-1 pm
E-mail jumanak@just.edu.jo
Teaching Assistant

Course Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to
interview patients and to master head and neck examination and intra oral
examination.

Objectives Weights
1. To master clinical skills of history taking and obtain relevant information
from patients. 15%

2. To provide students with adequate knowledge and clinical skills to conduct30%

a detailed head and neck and oral examination.

3. To recognize abnormality in the head and neck region and in the oral cavity15%
4. To know when further clinical tests or consultations are needed and to 5%
illustrate ability to communicate with the medical team using appropriate
terms.
5. To analyse collected data and to list possible differential diagnoses based 10%
on collected information.

6. Present cases using the appropriate medical and dental terms in a 5%

conclusive manner.

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7. To organize an appropriate treatment plan and refer patients accordingly. 10%

8. To employ infection control measures in the dental clinic

10%

Course Description
This is a practical course that teaches students skills of history taking including medical
history, detailed head and neck examination including TMJ, detailed intra oral
examination, brief dental examination and charting. Student will learn gathering data,
recording and evaluating information that contribute to identifying abnormalities of the
head and neck region, which relate to the patient's total health. The purpose of obtaining
this information is to establish a diagnosis from which a rational dental treatment plan
can be formulated. One 3-hour clinic/3 weeks. Each student is to examine at least 4
patients, and assist in examination of at least 3 patients. After examining the patient, the
student is to present the case to the instructor, who will re-examine the patient, and
discuss the required clinical and radiographic investigations with the student. After
radiographic interpretation, the student is to make a treatment plan, which will also be
discussed with the instructor. If the patient has a medical problem or is on medication,
this will be discussed with the instructor and student should be aware of precautions
he/she needs to take, modifications need to be done on treatment plan, consultation
needed and effects / side effects of medication on patient systemically and in the oral
cavity.
For the assistant role, the student is to answer questions regarding the case, including
clinical and radiographic diagnosis.

Text Book & References

Title Oral Diagnosis, the Clinicians Guide

Author(s) Warren Birnbaum & Stephen Dunne

Publisher Wright

Year 2000, reprint 2006

Edition 1st

Book Website

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References Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Emergency Treatment Manual

Intended Student Learning Outcomes(ISLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Related
ISLOs Objective(s Reference(s)
)
To choose the right questions for obtaining Oral Diagnosis, the
1
adequate relevant information Clinicians Guide
To identify the chief complaint of the Oral Diagnosis, the
1
patient Clinicians Guide
Take details history of chief complaint and Oral Diagnosis, the
relevant medical history using proper medical 1 Clinicians Guide
terms. Clinical practice
Recognize any changes in treatment plan or Oral Diagnosis, the
precautions needed based on the medical 1, 4 Clinicians Guide
history or medications used by the patient. Clinical practice
Examine the head and neck including TMJ,
Oral Diagnosis, the
muscles of mastication, cervical muscles and
2, 3 Clinicians Guide
lymph nodes and to recognize any abnormality
Clinical practice
or lesions
Describe any lesions in the head/neck using the Oral Diagnosis, the
3, 6
appropriate descriptive medical terms. Clinicians Guide
Examine the oral soft tissue systematically and Oral Diagnosis, the
to recognize normal anatomic structures and 2, 3 Clinicians Guide
variants of normal Clinical practice
Recognize any abnormality in the oral soft
Oral Diagnosis, the
tissues and to provide a full description of the 2, 3
Clinicians Guide
findings.
Oral Diagnosis, the
Examine teeth for mobility, caries, wear and
2, 3 Clinicians Guide
tenderness and to present findings in the chart
Clinical practice
Identify dental related problems like sinus tracks,
Oral Diagnosis, the
gingival swelling and/or tenderness, gingival 2, 3
Clinicians Guide
inflammation and facial swelling.
Make decisions regarding further investigations Oral Diagnosis, the
4, 5
needed like radiographs and vitality testing. Clinicians Guide
Conduct pulp testing and to interpret results 4, 5 Clinical practice
Oral Diagnosis, the
Describe radiographic findings using proper
5 Clinicians Guide
terms and recognize pathology
Clinical practice
To list possible differential diagnoses and select
4, 5
further testing required to confirm the diagnosis
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To establish a clinical diagnosis based on

history, examination and further investigations 5 Clinical practice
conducted.
To discuss different treatment options and to
6, 7 Clinical practice
choose the best option for the patient
To design a treatment plan and to arrange it
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according to priorities (phases).
Present the case orally using appropriate terms
6 Clinical practice
in an informative and conclusive manner.
Identify cases of dental emergency and make
3,4,5 Clinical practice
decision on best way of management.
Apply all necessary infection control measures
8 Clinical practice
while being within the clinical premises
Complete the necessary forms and apply the
institutions regulation in case of needle stick 8 Clinical practice
injury or any similar accident

Teaching & Learning Methods

This is a clinical course; students will be attending the oral diagnosis clinic and will
examine patients under supervision of the attending faculty, and will be directed to do
the examination properly. Every case will be discussed and treatment plan is suggested
and documented for the patient, who will be referred to the designated clinic accordingly.

Assessment
Assessment Type Expected Due Date Weight
Midterm Exam 40%
- 40 marks clinical evaluation.
(continuous
- Each student is to examine at least 2 patients / semester
clinical
(averaged out of 40)
assessment)
Final Exam At the 14th-15th week of the second semester 60%
Clinical MCQ: 45 marks
OSCE: 15 marks (fill in the blank and enumerate type of
questions on images, radiograph or clinical cases
presented on the computer)
Each student is to examine at least 2 patients / semester,
Assignments &
and assist in examination of at least 2 patients per
Projects
remainder of attended sessions/ semester.

Useful Resources

Any atlases of oral pathology and medicine, printed or online.

Course Content
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Week Topics Chapter in Text/handouts

1-14 Practical course (no lectures) NA

Additional Notes
Exams All exams are closed book and notes. The final exam is comprehensive
(covers all the material). Incomplete exams are applicable when an
acceptable and valid excuse is presented at the applicable time
Cheating Prohibited; and in case of cheating the student will be subject to punishment
according to JUST regulations
Attendance is mandatory for all sessions.
Participation students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes
Laboratory -
Withdraw -

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