By, Dr Hidayathulla Shaikh, Lecturer, College Of Dentistry, Majmaah University.

objectives At the end of lecture students should 1) Know the meaning of Dentistry 2) Discuss developments in dentistry in different stages. 3) Know the stages of evolution of dentistry.

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Introduction Dentistry The scientific study of oral cavity and maxillofacial structures. deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to oral and maxillofacial structures.

History of Evolution Five evolutionary stages can be identified and analyzed to appreciate the gradual emergence of dentistry as profession. Stage I Undifferentiated occupation # In this stage diseases of the teeth were abandoned to their own courses, folk medicine was used in the treatment of tooth ache and infections. # Few individuals devoted their time for the treatment but none depended solely on dentistry.

Stage II Differentiated occupation # Indigenous practitioners emerged in this stage, without any formal training, they devoted their entire time for the practice of dentistry, # Skills were acquired under apprenticeship, fabrication of dental prosthesis was done. There was no restriction for the practice of dentistry by the respective governments.

Stage III Initial professionalization # Dentists formed a guild / association, organized the course of formal training for a period of 6 months to 2 years. # It is in this stage profession came into existence, restrictive legislation was formed in the interest of people.

Stage IV Intermediate professionalization # Independent Dental schools were established with increased course duration with minimum requirement for admission being secondary education. # Courses of training and regulation were established for auxiliaries. # Professional associations became stronger due to increase in dental professionals.

Stage V Advanced professionalization # Dentistry became recognized as a health profession with an increasing emphasis on biological sciences and research. # Dentistry became strongly organized and institutionalized. # Post graduate education developed into number of dental specialties and dental practice by unqualified personnel tamed.

Assessment methods for 111 PDS Sl. No Type% Marks AIn course Assessments 1Midterm written examination40 2In course continuous assessment aBehavior and attitude5 20 bResearch4 cHomework4 dPresentation3 eQuiz4 BFinal written examination 40 Total100

Examination Pattern MCQ Short essays Long essays Match the following Fill in the blank etc.

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