Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
1. Utilize knowledge in the basic medical and dental sciences with emphasis on subjects and systems with direct relation to oral health and oral function.
2. Communicate effectively and sensibly by spoken and written means, with patients, parents, guardians, peers, staff and faculty.
3. Obtain and record an accurate and comprehensive medical and dental history from patients, and produce an appropriate systematic intra- and extra-oral clinical examination.
4. Interpret the significance of history and examination and employ relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures to develop appropriate differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in conducting different clinical procedures of specialized areas of dentistry at a level that is appropriate for a general dentist.
6. Promote oral health and disease prevention measures to individual patients and employ them in the society.
7. Practice and apply a wide range of skills, including investigative, analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, presentation and team work skills.
8. Adhere to the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities while practicing dentistry.
9. Apply safety measures for self, dental team, and patient while providing treatment, taking into consideration the medico-legal issues.
10. Recognize, evaluate and manage medical and dental emergencies appropriately.
11. Utilize contemporary information and technology tools available for dentist for continuing self-education, medical records and communication.
12. Apply and evaluate research and new information to dental practice.