1. INTRODUTION Dr. Shahzadi Tayyaba Hashmi shahzadi@inaya.edu.sa

2. COURSE CODE : DNT 353 COURSE NAME: CARIOLOGY INTRODUTION

3. After completing the course, the students should be able to: Understand caries theory Understand primary and secondary causative factors After completing the course, the students should be able to: Understand caries theory Understand primary and secondary causative factors COURSE OBJECTIVES

4. Histopathology of enamel and dentin Caries pathogenecity and root caries Salivary composition and functions of saliva as they relate to dental caries History of fluorides in dentistry, fluoride mechanisms against dental decay; systemic effects of fluoride Dietary and nutritional aspects of caries Salivary dysfunction, remineralization of enamel Anti-cariogenic properties of chlorhexidine and xylitol Caries risk assessment and conceptual aspects of caries prevention Histopathology of enamel and dentin Caries pathogenecity and root caries Salivary composition and functions of saliva as they relate to dental caries History of fluorides in dentistry, fluoride mechanisms against dental decay; systemic effects of fluoride Dietary and nutritional aspects of caries Salivary dysfunction, remineralization of enamel Anti-cariogenic properties of chlorhexidine and xylitol Caries risk assessment and conceptual aspects of caries prevention TOPICS TO BE COVERED

5. GRADE DISTRIBUTION Total Marks = 100 (Theory) First Assessment = 20 marks Second Assessment = 20 marks Projects = 10 marks Quizes = 10 marks Final Exam = 40 marks GRADE DISTRIBUTION Total Marks = 100 (Theory) First Assessment = 20 marks Second Assessment = 20 marks Projects = 10 marks Quizes = 10 marks Final Exam = 40 marks GRADES DISTRIBUTION

6. Dental caries, The disease and its clinical management. Eds. Fejerskov, Kidd, Blackwell Munksgaard, Oxford, 2003 Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) Essentials of dental caries. Second edition. Kidd & Joyston-Bechal, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1997 KDM (Kunskapsdokument) Kunskapscenter för dentala material, Socialstyrelsen 2002-2005; www.sos.se/kdm/ Pathology of the dental hard tissues. Pindborg, Munksgaard, Köpenhamn, 1970 Dental caries, The disease and its clinical management. Eds. Fejerskov, Kidd, Blackwell Munksgaard, Oxford, 2003 Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) Essentials of dental caries. Second edition. Kidd & Joyston-Bechal, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1997 KDM (Kunskapsdokument) Kunskapscenter för dentala material, Socialstyrelsen 2002-2005; www.sos.se/kdm/ Pathology of the dental hard tissues. Pindborg, Munksgaard, Köpenhamn, 1970 ESSENTIAL REFERENCES

7. URL of lectures: Inaya Word Press