Maharastra University of Health Sciences,
Nashik
Syllabus -
First B.D.S
Candidate will be examined in the following
subjects:
- General human anatomy and embryology and
histology
- General human physiology and
biochemistry
- Dental materials
Subject 1 : General Human Anatomy and Embryology AND
HISTOLOGY
Duration
of the Syllabus :
1) Lectures - ( Minimum ) - 70 hours
2) Demonstration & Dissection - 130
hours
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Total 200
hours spread over a period
of
one academic year
Part A :-
1. Introduction.
2. Anatomical positions,
terminology , planes of reference.
3. Basic Concepts
of skin &
its appendages, bones,
muscles, joints, blood
vessels, lymphatics & nerves.
4. Details of
Anatomy & Osteology
of Head &
Neck.
a) Osteology of skull , mandible
and cervical vertebrae, Disarticulated maxilla, fetal
skull
b)
Temporo-mandibular joint
in detail.
c) Muscles
of facial expression,
mastication, tongue, palate,
pharynx, larynx and scalp.
d) The Circulatory
and lymphatic
systems of head, neck &
face.
e)
Study of
the cranial nerves
& spinal cord.
In detail the extracranial courses of
V, VII , IX , XI
( Cranial Part ) and XII cranial
nerves; upper cervical spinal nerves. T.S. of Spinal Cord showing
ascending
and descending tracts.
f)
Salivary Glands.
g) Oral cavity.
h) Nasal cavity
& paranasal air
sinuses.
i) Pharynx
, Larynx , Orbit
j) Thyroid Gland, Pitutary Gland
k) Deep fascia
and triangles of neck.
l) Middle
ear, tympanic membrane
m) The Brain, Brainstem – major tracts
and nuclei. Cerebrum – sulci , gyri,
functional areas.
n) Radiological
Anatomy of Head and Neck.
5. A) Gross
Anatomy of Thorax,
Abdomen & Superior
Extremity :
i) Typical Intercostal
Space.
ii) Mechanism of
respiration.
iii) Surface features
of the heart & coronory
vessels.
iv) The lungs -
Surface features &
broncho-pulmonary segment.
v) Lecture/Demonstration
- Stomach, Duodenum, small intestine, Liver, Pancreas Spleen, Kidney, Ureter , Uterine tube, Ovary ,
testies, spermatic cord, vasectomy / tubectomy.
B) Gross
anatomy of Bones,
Muscles, Blood Supply,
Lymphatic drainage & Nerve
supply of superior
extremity.
6. Embryology :
i) General Embryology
ii) Development of
Head, Neck, Face
& associated anamolies ,
Development of tooth
iii) Genetics - Chromosomes, Karyotyping,
numerical structural abnormalities, sex-linked disorders
Part B :
Histology
- A course of 30 lectures
, demonstrations and
practicals covering the
following :
1. Epithelium including
glands.
2. Connective
tissue, Bone and Cartilage
3. Muscle
4. Nervous
Tissue
5. Blood
Vessels
6. Skin
7. Lymphoid
Tissue - Lymph nodes, Spleen, Thymus, Tonsil
8. Oral
Tissue - Lip, Tooth including developing tooth, Tongue, Salivary
glands.
9. Gastro-intestinal Tract, Esophagus,
Stomach, Duodenum, Jejunum, colon, Appendix,
Liver, Pancreas.
10. Trachea,
Lung
11. Kidney,
Ureter, Urinary Bladder.
12. Reproductive System - Testies, Vas deferens,
Ovary, Uterine tube, Uterus.
13. Endocrine
Glands - Pitutary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Supra-renal
Part C :
Dissection :
a) In
detail of Head ,
Neck and Face
- excluding eye , ear &
brain.
b) Superior extremity
c)
Demonstration of
wet and dry
specimens including brain.
Subject II :
General Human
Physiology and Biochemistry
Minimum Lectures - 50
hours for Physiology
25 hours
for Biochemistry
Practicals - 40 hours
for Physiology
30 hours
for Biochemistry
Total - 145 hours
spread over for
a period of
one academic year.
1) Introduction to
General Physiology :
The
cell : Components of
Cells and their
functions, fundamentals of muscle, nerve physiology, action potential, physiology of muscle contraction,
nerve impulse conduction.
2) Blood and Lymph
Composition and
Function of Blood
Plasma Protein
R.B.C. - Morphology ,
formation and functions
W.B.C. - Types , Formation
and Function
Blood Coagulation , Blood Groups ,
Blood Volume and
methods of measurement and variations.
Platelets , Anaemia , E.S.R.
Lymph - Formation , Composition
, Function.
Oedema.
Immunity - Basic Concepts
Haemoglobin : Basic
Chemistry and fate
of Haemoglobin.
3) Cardio Vascular System :
General organization of Cardio
Vascular system and
Haemodynamics
Conduction of Cardiac impulse
Cardiac Cycle
Heart sounds , Pulse
Normal Electro-cardiogram
Regulation - Nervous , Chemical
& Hormonal Blood
Pressure Regulation
Patho-physiology of
shocks , Coronary circulation
Cardiac output
Structure and Physiology of
Cardiac Muscle.
4) Respiratory System
General Organization of Respiratory
System, Mechanics of
Respiration.
Ventilation , Diffusion ,
Carriage of Respiratory
gases
Nervous and Chemical Regulations
Asphyxia , Hypoxia , Cyanosis ,
Anoxia - Types
and Physiological changes.
Artificial Respiration.
5) Digestive Systems
Movements of Digestive Tract
including mastication and
Deglutition.
Mechanism and control of
digestive secretion , digestion
and absorption.
Liver and Gall-bladder functions
Bile
Salivary glands and Salivary
Secretion in detail.
6) Excretion
Structure and Functions of
Kidney.
Formation of Urine - Filtration , Re-absorption and excretion.
Volume , Normal and abnormal constituents.
Physiology of micturation .
7) Skin
Structure and Functions
8) Temperature Regulation
Regulation of Normal body
temperature
9) Endocrines
General Organization and regulation
of secretions and
function of -----
a) Anterior and Posterior pituitary
b) Thyroid
c) Adrenal cortex and medulla
d) Parathyroid , Calcium and Phosphate
homeostasis
e) Insulin and Glucagon- Islets of
Langerhans
10) Reproductive Systems
a) Male
reproductive system -
Spermatogenesis , Testosterone
b)
Female Reproductive System
- Menstruation ,
Preganancy
(Hormonal Changes and Preganey
Tests )
Family Planning, Physiological
basis of Family Planning methods
ovary - hormones action
11) Physiological Aspects
about Nervous system
General Organization of Nervous
system
General Concepts of :-
Receptors ,
sensation and Synapse
Reflexes and their
clinical use : ascending and
descending tracts.
Functions of
spinal chord , Cerebellum , Basal Ganglia
Hypothalamus :
Cerebral Cortrx , Thalamus ,
Cerebro-spinal Fluid
General concepts
of higher functions
Autonomic Nervous
System
12) Special Senses
Fundamental knowledge
of vision , hearing ,
taste & smell ( Morphology,
Pathway, Refractory, errors, Retina, Functions of middle ear and internal ear )
PRACTICALS
Practicals course of 40
hours in Physiology
extending over two
academic terms and
consisting of practical work done by students
and of demonstrations as follows:
A) PRACTICALS :
1)
Enumeration of
Red Blood Cells.
2)
Enumeration of
White Blood Cells
& Differential Count
3)
Determination of
haemoglobin
4)
Determination of
Blood groups
5)
Determination of
bleeding time and
clotting time.
B) DEMONSTRATIONS
1)
Determination of
packed call volume and E.S.R.
2)
Demonstration of
deep and superficial
reflexes
3)
E.C.G
4) Lung volumes
5) Artificial respiration.
C) CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICAL
1) Clinical
examination of Arterial Pulse.
2) Clinical examination of B.P.
3) Clinical Examination of
C.V.S.
4) Clinical Examination of
Respiratory System.
BIOCHEMISTRY
A course
of 25 hours lectures in
Bio-Chemistry comprising the
following :
1)
Elementary Chemistry of
Carbohydrates, lipids and
proteins.
2)
Enzymes and biological
oxidations, elementary considerations.
3)
Simple foods and
their nutritional value.
4)
Vitamins - fat and
water soluble vitamins.
5)
Digestions - Salivary,
gastric and intestinal.
6)
Tissue Chemistry -
Blood and bone.
7)
Nutrition. :
General Metabolism,
metabolism of proteins,
fat and carbohydrates, vitamins sources, requirement
and actions, Basic
Principles of diatetics,
Enzymes, PH regulation, Calcium ,
Fluride metabolism and
mineralisation.
8)
Urine :- Physical
characteristics
9)
Hormones - Biochemistry of
Hormones.
A practical and
demonstration course of
(35) hours on
the following
1) Test for
mono, di and
polysaccharides and preparation
of Osazones.
2)
Simple tests
for fats and
proteins.
1 Protein and Carbohydrate reactions.
2 Chemistry of bread, wheat
flour and milk.
3 Chemistry of bile.
4 Spectra of
Oxy Hb and carboxy Hb
reduced Hb ( Demonstration)
5 Urine
Report.
6 Salivary digestion of starch.
7 Test for
Vitamin A, Vitamin
C, Hydrochloric acid,
lactic acid.
Subject III : DENTAL MATERIAL
Lectures ( Minimum) 40 Hours
Practical
& Demonstrations 60 hours
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Total 100 Hours.
1) Introduction, Aims
and Scope of
Dental Materials.
2) Structure & Behaviour
of matters.
3) Important
Physical properties applicable to
Dental Material including their biological considerations.
4) Considerations of
following metals &
alloy used in
Dentistry and the
effect of their exposure in
mouth
a) Dental Amalgam
b) Gold and Gold Foil
c) Stainless Steel
d) Chrome - Cobalt alloys
e) Nickel - Chrome alloys
f) Casting gold alloys and other alloys
used in Dentistry
5) Gypsum Products :-
Manufacturing, Chemical, Physical
& Mechanical properties, uses & manipulation.
6) Impression Materials
-- General requirements, Classification,
composition, manipulation, properties
and clinical application.
7) Synthetic resins
used in Dentistry.
a) Denture base
materials
b) Repair &
reline material
c) Soft liners
& tissue conditioners
d) Filled and unfilled Resins as
Restorative materials.
8) Dental Waxes - Classification, varieties,
Composition, Properties,
manipulation & uses.
9) Dental Casting investments - Types,
Composition, manipulation &
properties.
10) Dental Casting
procedures ( in brief ) -
Preparation of die/model
- Wax pattern, Sprueing, investing - Burnout procedures -Compensation
of casting shrinkage, furnaces and muffles
and various casting
machines. Defects in
casting - finishing & polishing of castings.
11) Welding
& Soldering -
materials & procedure.
12) Abrasive &
polishing agents used
in dentistry. Mechanism
of tooth cutting,
burs & points.
13) Dental Cements -
Classification,
Composition, manipulation properties
and uses. Cavity liners and
varnishes, Resin cements.
14) Dental Porcelain
- General consideration, classification, condensation,
firing
procedure and glazing. Porcelain fused to metals
( Metal Ceramics )
Aluminous porcelain & brief
introduction about latest
advances in porcelain.
15) Root canal
filling materials.
16) Die and
Models materials.
Electroforming &
Electroplating ( in brief )
17) Brief introduction to orthodontic materials.
18) Introduction to
the materials used
for Dental implant.
19) Brief introduction about the materials
used for maxillofacial prostheses.
PRACTICALS
a) Demonstration of
above materials, their
identification.
b)
Practicals to be
conducted for manipulation & study
of properties of
impression materials. Denture
base material &
Dental Waxes, Gypsum
products. Dental cements
& Dental amalgam
to inculcate the
manipulating skill in
students regarding efficient
handling of these
materials.
Examination ( Theory Paper Pattern
)
i) Each paper shall be of three hours duration
and each practical / clinical examination shall not exceed 5 hours duration.
ii) Not more than 30 candidates in clinical
/ practicals should be examined in one day.
iii) Written ( Theory ) paper shall have three parts :
A) Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQ) for 20 marks - 20 marks questions shall be answered
by students in a separate Answer sheet, within first 20 minutes. This
answer sheets to be collected by invigilators immediately after 20 minutes
completion.
B) 1)
Short Answer Questions
(SAQ) for 20 marks.
2) Long
Answers questions ( Essay type) for
20 marks to be answered only after collecting MCQ answer sheet in remining time
of 2 hrs 40 min. Short answer question and Essay type questions will be
included in Section I & Section II
SPECIFIC DIVISION OF WRITTEN PAPERS
Subject : 1 : General Human Anatomy ,
Histology , Embryology etc.
Max. Marks - 60
Section A) : MCQ 20 marks
i)Anatomy Syllabus 12 Marks
ii)Histology
Syllabus 04
Marks
iii)Embryology Syllabus 04 Marks
Section
B) : 20 Marks
i) SAQ
( 5 question x 2 marks ) 10
Marks
ii)
Essay Type Questions 10
Marks
Section C) : Division and Marks
as Section B 20 Marks
Section B should include
the syllabus of
Part A - Topics
related to Head, Neck, Face, Gen. Anatomy, Brain
Section C should include
the syllabus of
Part A & part B : Topics- Superior Extremity, Embryology, Genetics, Histology,
Thorax and abdomen.
Subject : 2 : General
Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Max. Marks - 60
SECTIONA) : MCQ - 20 marks
i)
Physiology Syllabus 12 Marks
ii)
Biochemistry Syllabus
08 Marks
SECTION
B) : Section : I ( Physiology ) -
24 marks
i)
SAQ ( 6 questions x 2 marks ) 12 Marks
ii) Essay type ( One full or three short
notes ) 12 Marks
SECTION
C) : ( Biochemistry) : 16 Marks
i)
SAQ ( 4 x 2 marks each ) 08
Marks
ii) Essay type ( One full or two
short notes ) 08 Marks
Subject 3 : Dental Materials Max. Marks - 60
SECTION A) MCQ :10 Questions on Prosthetic material 20 Marks
10 Questions on Conservative
& Orthodontia
material.
SECTION B) 20 Marks
( Should include all materials from syllabus which are
used for
Prosthodontics treatments )
i) SAQ ( 5 x 2 Marks each )
10 Marks
ii) Essay type 10
Marks
( One full question or 2 short notes )
SECTION C - 20 Marks
( Should include all materials from syllabus which are used for conservative
Dentistry and Orthodontic Treatments )
i) SAQ ( 5 x 2 Marks each ) 10 Marks
ii)
Essay type (One full question & two short Notes) 10 Marks . .
AppendIx - C
Schedule for Internal Assessment
Marks
To assess the overall progress of
the students by evaluating the professional skills he/she has developed and the
knowledge he has got it is necessary to assess the students periodically. The marks to be allotted should be real
estimate of the students achievement of skills and subject knowledge without
any prejudice.
1) Maximum marks allotted for internal
assessment for each subject head i.e. Theory and Practical / Clinical will be
20 marks each.
2.A) In all four college tests shall be
conducted in one academic year i.e. two tests in each term. Each
test will have marks as under
Theory Practical / Clinical
First
Term - First Internal 5 Marks 5 Marks
Assessment
Test
Second
Internal 5 Marks 5 Marks
Assessment
Test
Second
Term - Third Internal
5 Marks 5 Marks
Assessment
Test
Fourth Internal 5Marks 5 Marks
Assessment Test
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Total : 20 Marks 20 Marks
a) First Internal Assessment Test should be conducted for the syllabus
completed from the start of the
term till the commencement of this examination. ( Unit Test )
b) Second Internal Assessment Test
should include entire syllabus completed in first term (Terminal Examination )
c) Third Internal Assessment Test
should include the topics covered only in the second term till the commencement
of this examination. (Unit Test)
d) Fourth Internal Assessment Test
should include entire syllabus prescribed by the University (Preliminary
Examination to be conducted as per university Pattern)
2.B) For Final B.D.S. Subjects :- Four College test to be conducted theory as
per above pattern in final year only.
However, for Clinical Practical test -- 2 test to be conducted in third
year teaching during clinical posting and 2 test to be conducted in IV year
clinical posting.
3) The pattern of Internal Assessment
Examination should be as under :
a) Theory . . . 50
Marks
b) Practical . . . 50 Marks
c) Exception : For community
Dentistry the written Examination will be of 40 Marks & Oral will be of 10
Marks.
Marks obtained by the candidate out
of 50 to be divided by 10 and to be entered in Proforma even in fraction like
35/50 will be shown as 3.5 out of 5 marks.
4) The marks obtained by the candidate in
all four examinations, to be amalgamated even with fractions. The fraction, if
any, is now to be converted into nearest higher round figure.
5) All the records of these examination
theory paper/practical record except work will have to be maintained for one year by the Heads of Departments and
will have to be produced to the University authority if required for
verification.
6) a) The
marks obtained by the students for First, Second internal assessment tests
should be submitted in the prescribed proforma ( Appendix - D ) to the
controller of examination within 15 days of completion of second Internal
Assessment Examination.
b) The
marks of all four internal assessment tests shall be submitted to the controller of examination in the proforma as
shown in Appendix - D , through the Dean / Principal of the college 20 days before of the commencement of the
University Theory Examination by Hand delivery or Register post. The Marksheet should be signed by the
candidates, teacher incharge/HOD & Dean/Principal.
7) In case the candidate fails in
University Examination, he should be assessed afresh for internal assessment
marks.
8) For repeater and detainee students,
only two examinations in that term will be conducted. Each test will be of 10
marks each. Thus college authority
should submit marks out of 20 by applying the same schedule. The best out of two of internal assessment
marks (Previous Assessment/New Assessment) to be submitted to the University
for the computation of marks
9) In case candidate remains absent on
valid ground where his presence elsewhere is justified or when he is unable to
attend the Examination on health ground and when he has informed the HOD/Dean
about the same before or during the Examination Schedule. Candidate should compensate for this absenty
by attending fifth (Extra) Internal
Assessment Test. Those students who wants to improve their performance, they ay
attend this test.(Entire Syllabus will be included for this 5th tests.)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
FOR B.D.S
Examination are
conducted to assess
whether the candidate
has acquired the
necessary minimum skill
and clear concepts
of fundamentals essential
to his day to day
professional work.
Examination shall be
held twice in
a year.
1. Maximum Marks for each subject shall be
200. Community and preventive Dentistry, Preclinical Prothodontics practical
and Preclinical Conservative Dentistry practicals will be of 100 marks each.
2. It
is essential to
inculcate the habit
of progressive learning
everyday, there is a need
to have frequent
tests. Minimum of
Four tests in
each academic year
i.e. two in each
term, to be conducted
by the college as per the schedule of Internal Assessment Examination
mentioned in Appendix – C.
3 Attendance:
i) Minimum 75% attendance in Theory and
80% in Practical / clinical in each subject in each academic year.
ii) The Dean / Principal is authorized to
relax condition (i) above, by granting exemption upto 10% for less attendance
on valid ground.
iii) The counting of attendance shall be
from the start of the term to the end of the term.
iv) The student, who fails in University examination or do not
appear in that particular examination is required to have minimum attendance of
75% both in Theory & Practical / Clinical in the next academic term and
also required to work upto the satisfaction of the head of the concerned
department in that academic term prior to his appearance in University
examination.
v) The student will have to attend minimum
70% Theory / Practical classes in these subjects which are thought in that
academic year, but having no examination at the end of that academic year.
However, when he appears for University Examination in that subject the student
will have to satisfy condition (i) above.
4)
The Duration of Examination: As
specified in Direction No.22/2001, "Conduct of Examination" issued on
08/08/2001.
5)
The Theory Paper Pattern: As specified
in Direction No. 22/2001, "Conduct
of Examination" (Theory paper pattern)" issued on 08/08/2001.
6)
Notwithstanding any thing to contrary,
in these rules, no person shall be admitted to
an examination under these rules, if he /she has already passed that
examination or an equivalent examination of any other statutory university.
7) If a candidate securing 50% marks in theory
and Practical/Clinical+Oral and Internal Assessment separately and having
minimum 50% marks in that subject as and aggregate shall be provided an
exemption in that subject.
8) The gracing the to pass the examination will be according to
direction No. 22/2001" Conduct of Examination" issued on 08/08/2001
9)
Any complaint regarding use of
"Unfair means" by candidate, paper setter, moderator, invigilator,
examiner for practicals / clinicals or paper valuer should reach the office of Controller of
Examinations within 48 hours of such incidence in Witting with valid proof.
Such complaints must be delt with seriousness, on top priority to maintain
sanctity of examination by setting an enquiry and judgement shall be given
within 30 days after the incidence reported. The person (s) connected with such
episodes and if found guilty shall be
debarred from University examination work for a period of minimum 3 years. A
person if lodging false complaint will be liable for legal action as per the
provision of University act.,
10) Valuation of Answer Books: Central spot
valuation system shall be adopted. Approved and experience teachers shall be
invited for this job. Strictness and most confidential status has to be
maintained. Answer book shall be coded.
11 ) There shall be one external examiner and
one internal examiner. Internal examiner will be from colleges / university area (Regional) to conduct practical /
clinical examination in every subject.
The examiner shall have minimum experience of 5 years as a approved teachers of the University in that
subject with post graduate qualification in that subject.
12) The
Dean of the college will be the in charge of the practical / clinical
examination center where it is not possible for the dean to discharge this
duty, he shall appoint Vice-Dean or senior most Professor to work as Center
In-charge with prior intimation.
13) The University shall pay the appropriate
remunerations to the center in charge and all others connected with the work of
examination. The Dean shall inform the names of those persons before the
commencement of University examination at that center.
14) The
charges for the materials used for the smooth and proper conduction of
University practical/clinical examination work shall be paid by the University
on
submission of original receipts of the purchases and certificate from the Dean
about such material requirement and consumption. Prior permission from the
University shall be obtained by the Dean from University in regards to number
of items, materials quantity and approximate cost of the material.
15 List
of Materials for Dental Material Practical - (Subhead) Manipulation :
(Allotment
by draw system)
1 Dental
Plaster
2 Zinc
Oxide - Eugenol impression paste
3 Alginate
impression material
4 Zinc
phosphate cement
5 Impression-
6 Silver
alloy & mercury
7 Elastomeric
impression material (optional)
8 Glass ionomer cement
(optional)
9 Dental
Casting investing (optional)
16. Oral
(Grand Viva) :
: Maximum 20 Marks alloted for each subject in Oral to
be conducted separately examiners and the marks to be submitted in a separate
sheet as per the proforma supplied by
University (Appendix - F.) Marks to be
added to Practical Head.
a) General
Human anatomy, Histology e.t.c. : 20 marks to be devided equally amongst the
available examiners.
b) General
Human Physiology and Biochemistry 20
Marks
i)
Oral on physiology Syllabus 12
Marks
ii)
Oral on Biochemistry syllabus 08
Marks
c) Dental
Material - 20 Marks devided as 12 for Prosthodontic Material and 8 for
conservative and Orthodontic material.
Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik
Scheme of Practical & /or
Clinical examination
University Practical/Clinical
Examination ...
80 Marks
The
Practical/Clinical examination shall be conducted at the centres where adquate
facilities are available to conduct such examinations and the centre/college is
approved/recognised by Dental Council of India.
Not
more than 30 students to be examined per day. The marks should be submitted in
the proforma (Appendix - E & F) supplied by the University Authority. This
proforma should be signed by the examiners. Over writing or scratching will not
be permitted. Any corrections made, must have the counter-signature of external
examiners .The sealed envelop containing this proforma shall be submitted on
the same day to the Dean for onward transmission to the Controller of
examinations, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. No examiner or any other person
connected with the work of practical examination is permitted to carry any
paper or violate the rules of examination. The person found guilty will be
debarred from such Confidential work for a minimum period of 5 Consecutive
University examinations or the actions as suggested by the relevant Committee
to investigate such matters.
Grand Total 600 450