The detailed objectives of the program are based on knowledge, skills an attitudes and divided into the following broad categories

A. General Skills

• Apply knowledge & skills in day to day practice.
• Apply principles of ethics.
• Analyze the outcome of treatment.
• Evaluate the scientific literature and information to decide the treatment.
• Participate and involve in professional bodies.
• Be capable of self-assessment and be willing to update the knowledge & skills from time to time.
• Inclined to do simple research projects.
• Acquire minimum computer proficiency to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Be aware of ones limitations and know when to refer patients to specialists.
• Be familiar with basic Forensic Odontology techniques and manage Geriatric dental problems.

B. Practice Management

• Evaluate practice location, population dynamics & reimbursement mechanism.
• Able to communicate freely, orally and in writing with all concerned.
• Maintain records.
• Implement & monitor infection control and environmental safety programs.
• Practice within the scope of one's competence Communication & Community Resources.
• Assess patient’s goals, values and concerns to establish rapport and guide patient care.
• Co-ordinate & supervise the activities of allied dental health personnel.
• Participate in improving the oral health of the individuals through community activities.

C. Patient Care – Diagnosis

• Obtaining patient's history in a methodical way.
• Performing thorough clinical examination.
• Selection and interpretation of clinical, radiological and other diagnostic information.
• Obtaining appropriate consultation.
• Arriving at provisional, differential and final diagnosis.

D. Patient Care - Treatment Planning

• Integrate multiple disciplines into an individual comprehensive sequence treatment plan using diagnostic and prognostic information.
• Be able to order appropriate investigations.

E. Patient Care – Treatment

• Recognition and initial management of medical emergencies that may occur during Dental treatment.
• Perform basic cardiac life support.
• Management of pain including post operative.
• Administration of all forms of local anesthesia.
• Administration of intra muscular and venous injections.
• Prescription of drugs, pre operative, prophylactic and therapeutic requirements.
• Uncomplicated extraction of teeth.
• Transalveolar extractions and removal of simple impacted teeth.
• Minor oral surgical procedures.
• Management of Oro-facial infections.
• Simple orthodontic appliance therapy.
• Taking, processing and interpretation of various types of intra oral radiographs.
• Various kinds of restorative procedures using different materials available.
• Simple endodontic procedures.
• Removable and fixed Prosthodontics.
• Various kinds of periodontal therapy.