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Oral manifestations of hormonal disturbances such as diabetes mellitus. Hyper parathyroid disturbances of growth hormone and many others. Identify common oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies such as Deficiencies of vitamin C, D group; iron deficiency and many others. Define periodontal disease. Enumerate causes of periodontal disease such as local and systemic factors. Identify local factors in aetiology of periodontal diseases such as poor nutrition, hormonal factors, reduced body immunity such as AIDS. Describe the process of development of periodontal diseases. Identify the clinical presentation of periodontal diseases. Classify periodontal diseases into gingivitis and periodontitis. State the relationship between gingivitis and periodontitis. Aetiology of dental caries. Aetiology of periodontal diseases. Analgesics; Antibiotics;

Concepts of Peace. Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: Ethnic. Religious. Economic. Geo-political Conflicts. Structural Conflict Theory. Realist Theory of Conflict. Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and settlers Phenomenon. Boundaries/boarder disputes. Political disputes. Ethnic disputes and rivalries. Economic Inequalities. Social disputes. Nationalist Movements and Agitations. Selected Conflict Case Studies – Tiv-Junkun. Zango Kartaf. Chieftaincy and Land disputes and many others. Peace Building. Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious. Government. Community Leaders and many others). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice. The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International. National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions. Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution. ADR. Dialogue b). Arbitration. c). Negotiation d). Collaboration and many others. Roles of International Organisations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations. UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b). The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons. IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis.

Tooth Deposits: Material Alba, Acquired Pellicle, Plaque and Calculus. Dental Stains (Extrinsic/Intrinsic). Aetiopathogenesis of Gingivitis. Aetiopathogenesis of Periodontitis. Clinical features of Gingivitis. Clinical features of Periodontitis. Epidemiology of Periodontal diseases. Periodontal Indices. Indications for Non-surgical periodontal Therapy. Simple non-surgical periodontal therapy. Basic principles guiding the use of surgical periodontal procedures in the management of periodontal disease. Periodontal Instrumentation I- Supragingival scalers, - Periodontal Instrumentation II- Subgingival scalers. Principles of treatment of a simple periodontal case.

Use of simulation to learn patient management and clinical procedures. Dental chair parts and their uses. Operation of the dental chair and its maintenance. Chair positioning for each procedure.

Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character molding and many others.

Introduction to oral health and community health. Concept oral health and community health. Principles of community dentistry and primary oral health. Relationship between oral health and community health. Models and strategies of promoting oral health care delivery in the community.

Students will carry out a research project under supervision. Write a proposal and seek ethical clearance. Select a topic of clinical relevance. Analysis of data and many others.

Writing a research proposal. Research Methodology. Qualitative and Quantitative data Samples and mixed methods and sampling methods. Types of data and sample size determination. Type and design of questionnaire. Focus Group Discussion. Key informant interviews. Environmental Sampling. Data collection methods. Data analysis including use of computer based analytical packages such as SPSS, EPI-INFO and many others. Proposal and report writing. Topic selection. Justification. Objectives. Literature search. Methodology, results and discussion. Referencing. Research Communication: Ethical Issues. Critique of Research Report. Application of research process in clinical practice. Acknowledgement of contributors and references. Communicating research findings. Utilisation of research findings.

History of Health Research. Overview of Research Process/Evidence Based Practice. Definition, types and purpose. Significance of Research in health care settings. Research Process: Terms used in research. Steps in the research process; Literature review. Theoretical framework/Conceptual framework. Definition and determination of variables. Formulation of hypothesis. Research design. Population sample and sampling techniques. Methods of data collection. Data analysis and interpretation. Report of findings. Discussion of results. Recommendations. References and Bibliography.

Students are attached to different dental hospitals and are expected to do routine clinical work such as patient management and primary oral health care services. An important aspect of the education and training of science students in the universities is organised exposure to some elements of industrial art. Students are expected to undertake this activity for 24 weeks (6 months) continuous which attracts 6 credit units earning upon successful completion. Industrial Training as a course involves the following: 1. Working successfully in the industry for the specified period. 2. Submitting of a Work Report to the Industrial Training Coordinating Centre at the end of the training period. 3. Presentation of seminar on the industrial training experience. 500 Level