Category Archives: Dentistry
Subjects
Pathology:
A two semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. Oral pathology lectures also given.
Exam: Consists of 2 oral questions from general pathology and 2 questions from oral pathology.
Pathophysiology:
A two semester course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. 100% attendance is necessary to obtain credit.
Exam: Consists of 2 parts – the first part is practical, based on the topics which were covered during both semesters and a second oral part, consisting of 2 oral questions.
Surgery Basics of Surgery:
In a 1 week block practice. Credit given by attendance.
Clinical examination in Internal Medicine:
A one semester course, in which you are taught the basics of physical examination and patient history taking. Particular attention paid to examination of head and neck.
Exam: practical part – examination of patient. Oral part consists of 2 questions.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will continue to develop your language skills and continue learning medical Czech, which helps you to communicate with patients. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Pharmacology:
A two semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. There are credit tests at the end of both semesters.
Exam: Consists of oral exam, with 3 questions and a prescription test
Communication and Self-Experience:
A short one semester course, with 7 lessons per semester. You will need to write an essay to get credit.
Genetics in Dentistry:
Practices and lectures in a 1 week block. Credit is given by an oral exam.
Oral surgery:
Consists of weekly lectures and 1 week practice. Credit given by attendance.
Orthodontics:
Lectures and 1 week practice which particularly covers skeletal analysis of radiographs and models and suggesting treatment plans. Credit given by attendance.
Periodontology:
1 week practice block. Credit given by attendance.
Prosthodontics in Dentistry:
Lectures covering removable and fixed prosthodontics. 1 week practice block accredited by attendance.
Restorative Dentistry – Endodontics:
Weekly lectures and 1 week practice block.
Exam: at the end of the semester is oral and consists of 2 questions.
Subjects
Oral Microbiology:
This is a 2 semester course, with weekly practicals and lectures. There is a credit test at the end of the semester.
Exam: Consists of 3 parts: written part – multiple choice (14/20 to pass); practical part – based on the practical topics from both semesters and an oral part, with 3 questions.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will continue to develop language skills and begin learning medical Czech, which helps you to communicate with patients. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Immunology:
This is another short course, lasting for only one semester course, with weekly lectures only.
Exam: Consists of an oral part only, with 2 questions.
Pathology:
A two semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures.
Exam: Consists of 2 oral questions from general pathology and 2 questions from oral pathology.
Pathophysiology:
A two semester course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. 100% attendance is necessary to obtain credit.
Exam: Consists of 2 parts – the first part is practical, based on the topics which were covered during both semesters and a second oral part, consisting of 2 oral questions
Oral surgery:
Weekly lectures and 1 week block of practice. Practice credit based on attendance.
Clinical Examination in Surgery:
Consists of 1 week practice covering general surgery. Credit given by attendance.
Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck:
Review of the anatomy of head and neck. Lectures only. Credit given by oral test at the end of the semester.
Prosthetic dentistry:
Consists of 1 week block of practice which is accredited by attendance.
Exam: at the end of the semester which is oral and has 2 questions.
Psychology in Dentistry:
Lectures and practices combined in a 1 week block. Credit given by passing a multiple choice test and writing a 1 page essay.
Restorative dentistry – Cariology:
Consists of lectures and 1 week practice block. Covers caries and its treatment. Practice credit given by attendance.
Exam is oral and consists of 2 questions at the end of the semester.
Subjects
Neuroscience:
A 1 semester course with weekly lectures and practical lessons, which begin half way through the semester. The exam is a written exam, with 3 questions.
Biochemistry II:
A 1 semester course, with weekly lessons, practicals and lectures. You must prepare topics for the lessons. There are 3 tests during the semester, each comprising of 15 questions and you need to get 30/45 to pass. If you fail to get 30 points, then you must do the credit test at the end of the semester.
Exam: “Ropot” part (on the computer), with 13/25 to pass, then u can proceed to the oral part – 3 questions.
Medical Oral Microbiology:
This is a 2 semester course, with weekly practicals and lectures. Oral microbiology is incorporated into practical lessons and final exam. There is a credit test at the end of the semester.
Exam: Consists of 3 parts: written part – multiple choice (14/20 to pass); practical part – based on the practical topics from both semesters and an oral part, with 3 questions.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will continue to learn language skills and begin learning medical and dental Czech, which helps you to communicate with patients. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Oral surgery:
Consists of lectures and practicals. Practice credit received with attendance.
Oral histology and embryology:
Practice and lectures weekly. Exam at the end of the semester consists of oral exam, 2 questions.
Prosthetic dentistry:
Lectures and practice. Practice credit received with attendance.
Preventive dentistry:
Consists of practice and lectures. Practice is given by a written credit test. Final exam at the end of the same semester is oral and has 3 questions.
Public health in dentistry:
Lectures given weekly. Oral exam given at the end of the semester.
Subjects
Anatomy:
The toughest of all 3 anatomy semesters. This semester is based purely on neuroanatomy. Once again, there are weekly lessons and lectures. At the end of this semester, there is the Anatomy exam, which consists of 2 parts: the first part, which is the computer part, with 16 multiple choice questions and a 12/16 pass mark. It is then followed by an oral part, with 4 questions.
Histology & Embryology:
A continuation of this course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. There are 3 tests in each semester and must pass all to obtain credit.
Exam: It is at the end of this semester and it consists of a slides exam (6/10 to pass) and then 3 oral questions.
Physiology:
It is a 2 semester course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. Once again, you must prepare the background to the practical topics for each lesson.
Exam: It is at the end of the 4th semester and consists of 3 parts: written multiple choice (15/20 to pass); the second part is the practical part, which is based on the practical topics from the semester; the third part is the oral part, with 2 questions.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will develop your language skills. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Gnatology:
Consists of lectures. Provides an understanding of the basic planes of the face which are needed for the construction of prosthesis. Written multiple choice credit test at the end of semester.
Diagnostic imaging in dentistry:
Includes principles of Xrays , CT, MRI. Lectures every week. Oral credit test given at the end of the semester.
Subjects
Anatomy:
In this 2nd semester of anatomy, the focus is on the internal organs (excluding the brain). During this semester, there are 3 tests which you must (pass mark = 6/10). If you fail any of them, you will get the opportunity to resit them at the end of the semester.
Basic Medical Terminology:
A continuation from last semester, with a credit test and then exam at the end of this semester.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will learn basic language skills. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Ethics in dentistry:
A 1 semester course, with lectures only. Multiple choice credit test given at the end of the semester.
Histology & Embryology:
A 2 semester long course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. There are 3 tests in each semester and must pass all to obtain credit.
Exam: At the end of 3rd semester and it consists of a slides exam (6/10 to pass) and then 3 oral questions.
Biochemistry I:
A 1 semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. You must prepare topics for the lessons (similar to Med Chem). There are 3 tests during the semester; there is a credit test at the end of the semester.
Exam: “Ropot” part (on the computer), followed by an oral part with 2 questions.
Preclinical dentistry:
Written credit test at the end of 2nd semester.
Prosthetic technology:
Lectures given covering dental materials and their composition. Multiple choice credit test given at the end of semester 3.
Subjects
Anatomy:
This is the basis of the human body. It is a 3 semester course and in the first semester, you are taught about bones and an introduction to muscles. Near the end of the semester, there is an exam, based on bones.
During the semester, there are weekly lessons and lectures. Lessons are compulsary, lectures aren’t but they are highly recommended.
Biophysics:
This is a 1 semester course, which provides you with a basis to medical physics and an understanding as to how medical machines work. It consists of weekly practicals and 1 lecture.
There is a credit test, at the end of the semester, based on the practical topics and the pass mark is 6/10; you must pass this, to be able to do exam.
Exam: It consists of a written part with multiple choice questions; the pass mark is 14/25. Once you pass this, then you get to pick out 2 questions for the oral part. As a dentist, there will be additional questions relevant to dentistry.
Biology:
This is a 2 semester course, which consists of weekly practicals and lectures with seminars, every 2 weeks.
Exam: It is only a written multiple choice exam, with “yes, no, i don’t know” options. It consists of negative marking and the pass mark is 54/100.
Medical Chemistry:
This is a 1 semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. There are 3 tests during the semester and if you pass all 3, you get to avoid doing the credit test. If you are not successful, you must do the credit test to obtain credit to do exam.
Exam: “Ropot” part – first part (on the computer), with multiple choice questions. The second part is written.
Basic Medical Terminology:
It is a 2 semester course in basic Latin and Greek medical terminology. There are credit tests at the end of both semesters then exam at the 2nd semester.
First Aid:
A 1 semester course with lessons every 2 weeks and weekly lectures, with an exam at the end of the semester.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this first semester, you will learn basic language skills. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Preclinical dentistry:
This subject deals with the preclinical aspects of practice involving work on simulators. Consists of weekly lectures and practices.
The first semester mainly includes filling preparations. There will be a written credit test at the end of the semester.
2nd YEAR DENTISTRY BOOKS
Anatomy:
1) Clinically Oriented Anatomy – by Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, Anne M. R. Agur – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009); ISBN 1605476528
2) Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter, Frank H., 5th ed. (2010); ISBN 1416059512
3) Gross Anatomy and Structure of the Human Nervous System – Part I. Surface Anatomy and Structural Arrangement of the Central Nervous System (1999) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 8021021764 (Faculty book)
4) Instructions for Anatomical Dissection Course (1995) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 802101234X (Faculty book)
5) Color Atlas and textbook of Human Anatomy – Volume 3 Nervous System: 3-13-533505-4
6) Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion by Major M. Ash and Stanley Nelson, 8th ed. (2002); ISBN: 0721693822
7) Sobotta: Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Head, Neck, Upper Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103488
Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol 2: Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Lower Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103496
Histology and Embryology:
1) Basic Histology (12th Edition) by Luis C. Junqueira, José Carneiro (2009) ISBN: 0071630201
2) The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology by K. L. Moore, T.V.N Persaud, 8th ed. (2007) ISBN: 9781416037064
Prosthetic technology:
Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation by R.G.Craig, W.O’Brien and J.Powers 9th ed. ISBN-10: 0323049648
Preventive dentistry:
Primary Preventive dentistry by Norman O.Harris, 6th ed. (2003), ISBN: 0130918911
Physiology:
1) Physiology by Linda S. Costanzo, 3rd ed (2006); ISBN: 1416023208
2) Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 23rd Edition, (2009) – by Kim E. Barrett, PhD, Susan M. Barman, Scott Boitano, Heddwen L. Brooks; ISBN: 0071605673
3) Textbook of Medical Physiology by Arthur Guyton, 10th ed. (2000); ISBN: 072168677X
4) Color Atlas of Physiology by Stefan Silbernagl, 6th ed. (2008); ISBN: 3135450066
Biochemistry II:
1) Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews) (Paperback) by Pamela C., Ph.D. Champe, Richard A., Ph.D. Harvey, Denise R., Ph.D. Ferrier – 5th ed. (2010) ISBN: 9781609139988
2) Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry LANGE Basic Science by Robert K. Murray, Darryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes, Victor W. Rodwell – 28th ed. (2009) ISBN: 0071625917
3) Color Atlas of Biochemistry by Jan Koolman, 2nd ed (2004) ; ISBN: 1588902471
Microbiology:
1) Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple, Edition 3 Mark Galdwin and Bill Trattler, (2004); ISBN: 0940780496
2) Medical microbiology, 17th ed. (2007) by David Greenwood, Richard Slack, John Peutherer and Michael Barer; ISBN: 0443102090
Neuroscience:
Color Atlas of Neuroscience by Ben and Adam Greenstein (2000); ISBN: 0865777101
Czech:
Do You Want To Speak Czech? Chcete Mluvit Cesky? (Czech for Beginners); ISBN 8090111920
Oral surgery:
An Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by David Mitchell (2005), ISBN: 9780192629647
Restorative Dentistry:
Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry by T. Roberson, 5th ed, (2006), ISBN: 0323030092
Dentistry at Masaryk University
Dentistry is a 5 year course here at Masaryk University, at the end of which you obtain a Master’s degree, MDDr. We have a list of recommended textbooks from the university and other students, currently studying here. Also, available are exam notes, written by students.
The first two years are mainly theoretical, including a study of the foundations of biology medical chemistry and also physics. However, within these two years you will also have preclinical lessons, which as stated in the name prepares you for the clinical years ahead. Preclinical lessons include preparing fillings and crowns on phantom teeth within life-like models.
Third year onwards the course is taught in blocks (i.e very early starts). This means every morning will be dedicated to a specific subject. The location of the block is subject dependent and includes dental clinics, hospitals and the university campus. Subjects taught include restorative dentistry, prosthetic dentistry, endodontics and orthodontics. As well as block training, the afternoons are filled which lectures which although are not compulsory can prove to be very useful.
1st year Dentistry Books
Anatomy:
1) Clinically Oriented Anatomy – by Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, Anne M. R. Agur – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009); ISBN 1605476528
2) Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter, Frank H., 5th ed. (2010); ISBN 1416059512
3) Gross Anatomy and Structure of the Human Nervous System – Part I. Surface Anatomy and Structural Arrangement of the Central Nervous System (1999) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 8021021764 (Faculty book)
4) Instructions for Anatomical Dissection Course (1995) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 802101234X (Faculty book)
5) Color Atlas and textbook of Human Anatomy – Volume 1 (Locomotor System; ISBN 3-13-533305-1) and Volume 2 (Internal Organs; ISBN 3-13-533404-X)
6) Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion by Major M. Ash and Stanley Nelson, 8th ed. (2002); ISBN: 0721693822
7) Sobotta: Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Head, Neck, Upper Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103488
Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol 2: Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Lower Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103496
Biophysics:
Fundamentals of Biophysics and Medical Technology (Brno, MU, 1 ed) by Hrazdira et al.; ISBN 978-80-210-4228-5 (Faculty book)
Medical Chemistry:
1) Medical Chemistry I. General and Inorganic Chemistry (Brno, MU, 1. ed. 2006) by Táborská E. et al.; ISBN 80-210-4091-2 (Faculty book)
2) Medical Chemistry II – Bioorganic Chemistry (Brno, MU, 1. ed.2006) by Dostál J. et al.; ISBN 80-210-4128-5 (Faculty book)
Biology:
Biology (International Edition) 9th ed. (2011) by Campbell, A. Neil, Reece, J.B.; ISBN: 0321739752
First Aid:
First Aid Manual, DK Publishing, 9th ed. (2011) ISBN: 9781405362146
Medical terminology:
Introduction to Latin and Greek Terminology in Medicine by Prucklová, R., Severová, M. (Brno, MU, 2001) ISBN: 80-210-2687-1 (Faculty book)
Czech:
Do You Want To Speak Czech? Chcete Mluvit Cesky? (Czech for Beginners); ISBN 8090111920
Biochemistry I:
1) Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews) (Paperback) by Pamela C., Ph.D. Champe, Richard A., Ph.D. Harvey, Denise R., Ph.D. Ferrier – 5th ed. (2010) ISBN: 9781609139988
2) Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry LANGE Basic Science by Robert K. Murray, Darryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes, Victor W. Rodwell – 28th ed. (2009) ISBN: 0071625917
Histology and Embryology:
1) Basic Histology (12th Edition) by Luis C. Junqueira, José Carneiro (2009) ISBN: 0071630201
2) The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology by K. L. Moore, T.V.N Persaud, 8th ed. (2007) ISBN: 9781416037064
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