Aeronautic Dentistry: A New Specialized branch and its Curriculum Guidelines
B Rai
Keywords
aeronautic dentist, aeronautic dentistry, curriculum, guidelines
Citation
B Rai. Aeronautic Dentistry: A New Specialized branch and its Curriculum Guidelines. The Internet Journal of Dental Science. 2006 Volume 5 Number 1.
Abstract
Aeronautic dentistry is specialized branch of dentistry which deals with the study of application of dentistry in aeronautically environment. Aeronautic dental applications have specific indications and contraindications for use of treatment. A working knowledge of aeronautic basic, applied and clinical dental science is essential. This paper discusses the application of dentistry in aeronautic environment and suggests standard. Curriculum guidelines for this subject. Two levels of education are outlined; introductory courses are designed to provide general information on aeronautic dentistry, advanced courses provide a basic level of education with didactic, laboratory, and clinical excercises applied dentistry clinically case study to be satisfactorily completed.
Introduction
Dental student must have a knowledge of basic aeronautic physics, and specific safety requirement for the dental treatment area in this environment. Students must know to demonstrate the treatment objective. They must have demonstrated knowledge of appropriate settings to attain emergency or specific treatment outcomes supported by research.
Course Outlines
Introductory course
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Introduction
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Self-graded pre-test (a must)
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Fundamentals of aeronautic physics (brief)
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Effect of Aeronautic environment on teeth and oral cavity.
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Infection control.
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Emergency treatment during or before the journey.
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Prevention of pain and bleeding.
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Indication and contraindication of treatment
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Medico-legal or forensic aspects.
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Post test examination
Advanced Course
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Introduction
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Self graded pre-test (a must)
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Fundamentals of Aeronautic physics (brief)
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Infection control
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Prevention or management of Dental emergency.
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Safety of dental treatment
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Effect of aeronautic environment on teeth and oral cavity.
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Differences in treatment modalities in aeronautics.
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Pain, and bleeding, prevention and management.
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Indication or contraindication of dental treatment.
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Precaution measures: during, after, before the journey.
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Complication of treatment.
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Medico-legal or forensic aspects: dental records keeping, creation and maintenance of dental database.
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Current and future research and development programs.
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Short project report (on any topic of aeronautic dentistry)
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Dissertation
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Post-test examination :
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clinical stimulation
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clinical case-studies
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written post test
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Future Suggestions Or Recommendations
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Topic of aeronautic dentistry should be included in Dental Curriculum.
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Aeronautic Dental Institute should be opened for further development and research.
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MSc or Ph.D level degree (in Aeronautic Dentistry) should be introduced in dental curriculum.
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Journals or newspaper / newsletter should be start in order to increase in the knowledge of aeronautics dentistry.
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CDE (Continuing the Dental Education) programme or Workshop/ Training course in Aeronautic Dentistry should be started.
Correspondence to
Dr. Balwant Rai Mobile + 91- 9812185855 E.mail Address : raibalwant29@rediffmail.com