Kuwaiti Board in Advanced General Dentistry

Program Overview & Aims

Overview:

The Kuwait Board in Advanced General Dentistry is a three year residency program (KBAGD R3-R5) in which residents have already successfully completed two years residency (R1-R2).

The program focuses on developing, enhancing and mastering clinical skills that are in accordance with the latest evidence-based practice.

Aims:

Superb skills and abilities to deliver quality comprehensive care in all the clinical disciplines of general dentistry and make clinical judgments using evidence-based diagnoses and treatment planning.
Competence in formulating a well-sequenced treatment plan that integrates the various disciplines and specialties into the practice of advanced general dentistry.
Appreciation of case complexity, recognizing limitations and seeking advice when needed.
The proper judgement to make specialty referrals and the ability to coordinate treatment when other health care providers are involved.
Confidence and competence in taking complete responsibility for the patient's comprehensive dental needs.
A commitment to Self- directed and lifelong learning.
Professional ethics in patient care and acceptance of cultural diversity in professional practice.

Program Objectives

By the end of the program the residents will be competent in:

Designing a comprehensive well-sequenced treatment plan to address the patient's dental condition and needs.
Practicing evidence based dentistry.
Critical appraisal of the dental literature.
Applying the current concepts of minimally invasive dentistry.
Performing non-surgical root canal treatment for uncomplicated anterior and posterior teeth using manual and rotary file systems, irrigation solutions, intracanal medicament, root canal filling material and sealers.
Crown lengthening procedures surgically and theoretically.
Knowing and understanding the dental implant biomechanics, indications, contraindications and using the appropriate diagnostic tools
Exposing the implant for the final prosthesis and understanding and applying the loading time principles and its management.
Understanding and applying the principles of indirect partial and full coverage prosthesis, multi-unit fixed partial dentures, and occlusal guard fabrication.
Designing, fabricating, and fitting of complete denture and removable partial denture in non-complicated cases.
Understanding the principles of dental implant treatment planning and restoration and the use of CBCT in combination with Radiographic guide for treatment planning and predictable outcome.
Performing routine and complicated tooth removal both with and without flap surgery.
The management of surgical complications and dental infections.
The differential diagnosis and different treatment modalities of oral lesions and referring to the specialist when necessary.
Practising dentistry in accordance with worldwide infection control and radiation protection guidelines.
Prevention, recognition and management of medical emergencies.
Managing clinic time effectively to maximise productivity.