S.No.

Syllabus
General Human Anatomy including Embryology, Osteology and
1-A
Histology
1. Introduction.
2. Detailed anatomy and Osteology of Head & Neck.
3. Gross Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen, and Extremities.
4. Embryology of Head, Neck with emphasis on development
of face, jaws, tongue, palates, salivary glands, pharyngeal
arches and pouches Lymphatic and blood vessel system. G.I.
system.
5. Paranasal air sinuses.
6. (a) Gross Anatomy of the brain; (b)Study of Cranial nerves –
in detail extra cranial course 5th, 7th and 9th nerves and
upper Cervical nerves.
7. Genetics: Fundamentals of Genetics.
8. Anthropology: General Principles.

1-B Histology
course of 30 lectures/demonstrations and practicals covering the
following:-

1. Epithelioum including gland and of Gastro-intestinal tract.

2. Muscle.
3. Periosteum.
4. Bone
5. Cartilage.
6. Adipose tissue
7. Fibrous tissue
8. Elastic tissue
9. Blood
10. Blood vessels
11. Nerves
12. Lung
13. Kidney
14. Endocrine glands Dissection of Head and neck excluding
opening of skull and demonstrations of wet and dry
specimens including brain.
Lectures ….70 hoursTotal 200 hours.Dissection and Practical
demonstrations ….130 hours

2 General Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics

1. THEORY : Introduction to Physiology- The cell, the
components of cell and their functions.
Tissues of the body:- Functions of epithelial tissues;
glandular tissues, connective tissue and other tissues.
2. BLOOD : Fundamentals of muscle nerve physiology,
 Composition and functions of RBC-variations in number
in physiological and pathological states-life span and
development of RBC.Blood volume, methods of
measurement and variation.
Haemoglobin: Basic Chemistry and fate of Hb. Blood
groups. WBC types,number, variations,
functions,formation,circulation.
Functions of lymph; Physiology of clotting.
3. RESPIRATION : Mechanics of respiration. Sub-divisions
of lung air. Transport of respiratory gases in blood. Anoxia-
types
and physiological changes in artificial respiration
4. CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM : Basic haemodynamic
principles, arterial blood pressure and factors affecting it.
The structure and physiological
properties of cardiac muscle.Origin and conduction of heat
beat. Cardiac cycle, heat sounds, ECG. Regulation of heart’s
action Vasomotor system and its regulation-Physiology of
shock.
5. EXERTION : Urine-Volume, normal and abnormal
constituents. Mechanism of urine formation.
6. DIGESTION : Digestion in the mouth, digestion in the
stomach and intestines, enzymes of the gastrointestinal tract
and their functions. Movements of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Physiology of liver, pancreas, absorption and assimilation of
food.
7. ENDOCRINES : Thyroid-lodine metabolism-functions of
thyroid gland, Hyper and Hypo functioning of
thyroid.Adrenal Cortex- Secretion of the cortical cells
Actions of gluco and minerals corticoids, hyper and hypo
functions of adrenal cortext Adrenaline and non-adrenaline
action on various systems.Pituitary gland- Hormones,
actions, abnormal functions of pituitary gland. Physiology of
posterior Diabeties insipidus.Parathyroid-Actions of
Parathromone and calcium metabolism.
8. REPRODUCTION : Ovary-Ovariam hormone-their actions.
Menstrual cycle, pregnancy, hormonal changes in pregnancy.
Tests for pregnancy. Functions of tests, actions of
Testesterone. Physiological basis of Family Planning
methods.
9. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEEM : Reflex action, spinal
cord, conditional reflix, ascending and descending tracts,
cerebral cortex, various areas and functions of
Cerebellum.Cerebellum: Physiology of thalamus and
hypothalamus, autonomic nervous system. Cerebrospinal
fluid Fundamental knowledge of C.N.S. and special senses-
 Regulation of body temperature.
10. SPECIAL SENSES : Fundamental knowledge of vision,
hearing, taste and smell.
11. NUTRITION : General metabolism, principles of
colorimetry. Basal Metabolic rate; Metabolism of proteins,
fats and carbohydrates. Vitamins-Sources, requirement and
actions. Basic principles of dietetics.

Biochemistry:
The course should provide the students with a sound knowledge on
concepts of Biochemistry which are applied to Dental Science. The
students should be conversant with the principles and clinical
application of Biochemistry - the structure and properties of
aminoacids, peptides and proteins; and introduction to the nature of
enzymes, and enzymatic reactions, mineral metabolism, whole body
metabolism; biological carbohydrates and fats.
Physiology Practicals
1. Enumeration of Red blood cells
2. Enumeration of white blood cells and Differential count
3. Determination of haemoglobin.
4. Determination of blood groups.
5. Determination of Pulse and blood pressure.
6. Determination of bleeding time, and clotting time.

Demonstrations
1. Determination of packed cell volume
2. Clinical examination of chest
3. Properties of excitable tissue.
4. Activity of frog’s heart and effects of vagus stimulation and
of atropine and adreneline.
5. Perfusion of frog’s heart effects on Na, Ca, and K ions.
6. Demonstration of deep and superficial reflexes.

Biochemistry Practicals
1. Reactions of carbohydrates proteins, fats, bile, salts and bile
pigments.
2. Gastric analysis
3. Pathological constituents of urine-detection and estimation of
reducing sugars.
4. Lectures -50 plus 25 = 75 Total - 145 Practicals -40 plus 30 =
70

3 Dental materials
Lectures 35 hours, Practicals & Demonstrations = 30 Hrs.

1. Introduction: Aims and scope of the science of dental

 materials.
2. Structure and behaviour of Matter.
3. Important physical properties applicable to Dental Materials
including their biological considerations
4. Gypsum products used in dentistry including fasting
investment materials with or without gypsum binder
5. Impressions materials used in dentistry including duplicating
materials.
6. Synthetic resins used in dentistry- (a) General properties and
physical characteristics. (b) Resins as denture base materials,
repair and reline materials, soft liners, tissue conditioners (c)
Resins as restorative materials: unfilled and filled resin
restorative materials, tissue sealant (d) Direct-bonding
cement materials.
7. Metals and alloys: Their structure and behaviour, some
important physical properties. (a) Dental amalgam (b) Gold
foil: (c) Dental casting gold alloys: (d) Stainless steel,
chrome-cobalt alloys.
8. Dental waxes including inlay casting wax.
9. Gold inlay casting procedures: Preparation of the die-wax
pattern spruing, investing -control of shrinkage
compensation. Wax elimination- casting machines, casting,
defects in castings.
10. Welding and soldering- materials used.
11. Dental Cements: Classification, composition, manipulation,
properties and uses:Zinc Cements, Copper cements, Zinc-
oxide eugenol cements, Silicate cements, cavity liners, cavity
varnishers, resin cements.
12. Dental porcelain including porelain fused to metal. Porcelain
furnace and fusing.
13. Mechanics of tooth cutting. Burs and points
14. Abrasives and polishing agents
15. Die & counter die materials including electroforming &
Electro-polishing. Practicals & Demonstrations to be
arranged in the manipulation of the more common materials

4 General Pathology
Introduction to Pathology as a scientific study of disease and some
techniques used in the same

1. Causes of disease with special reference to our prevailing

conditions.
Cellular structure and Metabolism.
Disturbances in Metabolism of cells.
Retrogressive changes—Degeneration, Necrosis and
Gangrene, Amylodesis, Ligidosis and disorders of
 Pigmentation, calcification.
Inflammation -Acute and chronic inflammation. Repair with
special emphasis on repair of bones, wounds and the effects
of modern treatment on repair.
Hypersensitivity and Allergic.
Haemorrhage, shock, reaction of body to injury.
Circulatory disturbance and Hypertension.
Pathology of Bacterial infections with reference to the
common diseases prevalent in our country, i.e. Pyogenic
infection, Enteric fever, toxemias Tuberculosis Leprosy,
Syphilis and some examples of epidemic infections of public
health interest and hospital infections. Common diseases of
the bone.
Injuries due to chemical and physical agents including
ionizing radiations. Disturbances of nutrition with special
reference to Indian conditions. Metabolic disorders. E.g.
Rickets, Scurvey, Diabetes, Mellitus, etc.
General biology of Tumours, spread of malignant tumours. A
course of lectures, lecture demonstrations and practicals in
clinical pathology comprising of Anemias and their
laboratory investigations. Laboratory Investigations
commonly required by Dental Surgeon.
Lectures ……. 45 hours Practicals and demonstrations …….
60 hrs.

5 Microbiology
A course of lectures, lecture demonstrations and practicals in
general Bacteriology and elementary virology, mycology and
parasitology.
Introduction to Bacteriology with special reference to
Medical and Dental Bacteriology including public health and
preventive aspect of infection and infections diseases.
Pyaemia, sepioemia and toxaemia.
Immunity and immunizing agents-vaccines, sera.
Auto-immunity with special emphasis on practical
application.
Morphology, Physiology and classification of micro-
organisms in general and of the following in particular pus
forming organisms-cocci and bacilli:--
Normal flora of the mouth and upper and lower respiratory
tracts.
Organisms causing meningitis diptheria, tetanus, gas
gangrene, tuberculosis, syphilis.
Organisms related to dental caries.
Elementary knowledge of virology and mycology with
examples of lesions of Orofacial region.
 Common parasites and parasitic diseases- Amuebiasis,
malaria, helminthic infections.
Lectures 30 hours Practicals and Demonstrations 60 hours

6 General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics

I. General Pharmacology:

1. General principles of pharmacology; dosage forms;

prescription writing; pharmacokinetics (absorption,
distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs), mode of
action of drugs, factors modifying drug response, adverse
drug reactions; drug interactions.
2. CNS drugs; General anaesthetics, hypnotics, analgesice,
psychotropic drugs, antiepileptics muscle relaxants,
analeptics, local anaesthetics.
3. Autonomic drugs: sympathomimetics, antiadrenergic drugs,
parasym-pethomimetics, parasympatholytics, histamine and
antihistaminics.
4. Cardiovascular drugs: Cardiac stimulants and antiarrhythmic
drugs; antihypertevsive drugs: vasopressor agents and
treatment of shock.
5. Drugs acting on blood: Coagulants and anti-coagulants,
hematinics.
6. G.I.T. Drugs: Purgatives, anti-diarrhoeal, antacids, anti-
emetics
7. Endocrines: Emphasis on treatment of diabetes and edrenal
cortical steroids.
8. Chemotherapy: Sulfornamides and antibiotics, chemotherapy
of tuberculosis, leprosy and malignancy
9. Vitamins.
10. Miscellaneous drugs: such as diuretics, heavy metal
antagonists (B.A.L. and E.D.T.A.) etc.

II Dental pharmacology & Therapeutics:

1. Anti-septics, astringents, obtundents, mummifying agents,

bleaching agents, styptics, disclosing agents, dentifrices and
mouth washes.
2. Treatment of common oral condition.

Lectures 40 Practicals & Total 60 hours demonstrations 20

7 Oral and Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Histology
I.INTRODUCTION:-
Development and growth of jaws. Development of the teeth and
surrounding structures and calcifications (including theories) of hard
 tissues. Microscopic anatomy of hard and soft tissue of the tooth and
surrounding structures oral mucous membrance, the lips, tongue,
floor of the mouth; palate and the salivary glands.
Eruption and shedding of teeth.
Morphology of teeth Occlusion.
Saliva, Calcium metabolism. Mastication and Age changes in teeth
and surrounding structures.
Clinical consideration where applicable.
Practicals/Demonstrations:

1. Demonstration of preparation of dental tissues for

microscopic examination. Ground and stained sections
2. Microscopic study of normal oral and dental tissues
3. Microscopic study and identification of teeth.
4. Tooth carving.

Lectures 40 hours Practicals 90 hours

8 General Medicine
INTRODUCTION:
Aims of Medicine. Definition of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
History taking and physical examination of a medical case. Medical
emergencies in dental practice.
G.I. Disorders: Stomatitis, glossitis, gastritis, Diarrhoea, Ambiasis,
Ascites, malabsorption syndrome. Liver Jaundica, Viral hepatatitis,
cirrhosis liver. Tender hepatonegaly.
Cardiovascular System: Congenital heart disease, classification
rheumatic heart disease Subacute bacterial endocarditis. Congestive
heart fallure Left verticular failure. Hypertension. Coronary artery
disease. Respiratory System Pheumonia, Bronchitis, Embhysaema,
Lung, Abscess, Eosinopbilia, Plumonary Embolism, Pulmonary
Tuberculosis, respiratory failure.
Renal Diseases: Nepuritis, Nephrotic Syndrome
Hematology: Anaemia, Coagulation defects, Bleeding disorders.
Agranulocytosis, Leukaemia, Oral manifestations of hematological
disorders, Lymphadenopathy and splenonegaly.
Central Nervous System: Meningitis, Facial Paisy, facial pain
Epilepsy, Headache, Syncope.
Nutritional and Metabolic: Balanced diet normal daily. Protein
caloric mainutrition requirements Avitaminosis Diabetes meliitus
Calcium homestasis
Endocrine Disorder: Thyroid-Hypo and hyper pituitary Hypo and
hyper parathyroid
Infections: Entric fever Mumps Viral exanthemata Diphtheria
Syphilis Gonorrhaeo
Miscellaneous: Allergy Drug reactions Drug Interactions Evaluation
 of a case for general anaesthesia.
Lectures … 40 130 hours
9 General Surgery
1. Introduction to surgery, surgery especially related to Ora-
dental surgery, Classification of diseases.
2. Inflammation, Soft-tissue, hard tissue-Cause, varieties
sequelse and treatment.
3. Infections-Acute und Chronic Abscess, Carbuncle Sinus,
Fistula, Ulceration, Gangrene, Cellulits, Erysipelas,
Septicaemia, Pyaemia, Toxaemia, Cancurm Oils,
Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Gonorrhaea, Actinomycosis, Anthrax,
Tentanus.
4. Wounds-Complications, Treatment, Repairs Asepsis and
Antiseptic measures and procedure with particular reference
to the Oral cavity. Haemorrhage and it treatment
Haemophillia, Syncope, Shock, Collapse, Head Injury-
Introduction.
5. Cysts and new growths-Their general consideration with
special reference to those occurring in the Buccal Cavity.
6. Diseases of the Lymphatic glands, especially of the neck.
7. Outline of diseases of the mouth, lips, tongue, palate tonsils
and salivary glands.
8. Infections and diseases of the larynx, Tracheostomy.
9. Nervous system-injury to Facial nerves, Paralysis trigeminal
Nauraligia.
10. Principles of surgical treatment, diathermy and radium
treatment.
11. . Fracture-General principles of treatment, Diathermy and
healing.
12. Cleft lip and cleft palate.
13. Thyroid and Parathyroid.
14. Swellings of jaws i. Case sheet writing and demonstration.
ii. Ward procedure, including wound dressing.
Lectures … 40 Hours Total 130 Hours Clinicals … 90 Hours

10 Oral Pathology and Microbiology

1. Aims and objectives.
2. Development disturbances of dental, oral and para-oral
structures, including hereditary disorders.
3. Dental Caries.
4. Pulpal and periapical pathosis and their sequelae.
5. Environmental lesions of the oral and para-oral structures.
6. Defence mechanism of oral tissues and healing following
injuries.
7. Diseases of periodontal ligament, gingivae and cementum.
8. Effects of nutritional disturbances and normal disorders on
 the oral and para-oral structures,
9. Infections: Diseases of oral mucosa.
10. Bone disorders affecting jaws.
11. Cysts of oral cavity.
12. Pre-Cancerous lesions-etiology and pathology.
13. Neoplasms of Oral cavity.
14. Diseases of salivary and lymph glands.
15. Diseases of tempero-Mandibular joint.
16. Diseases of nerves, skin, blood and their implications to oral
tissues.
17. Effects of radiation on ;oral and para-oral tissues.
18. Oral Microbiology.

PRACTICALS

1. Identification f hard and soft tissue specimens.

2. dentification of hard and soft tissue specimens.
3. Biopsy and exfoliative eytology techniques.

Lectures …. 50 hours 140 hrs. Practicals …. 90 hours