Uniben School of Dentistry
i. School of Medicine
ii. School of Dentistry
iii. The Institute of Child Health
The College of Medical Sciences was changed to College of Health Sciences in 1992 and the Schools were changed to Faculties with Pharmacy as part of the College of Health Sciences. In 1993, the Collegiate System was scrapped in the University of Benin, but was reintroduced in September 1999 only in respect of College of Medical Sciences. From the beginning, eight Departments were approved for the School of Dentistry viz:-
1. Department of Oral Surgery/Pathology including Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
2. Department of Conservative Dentistry
3. Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
4. Department of Community Dental Health
5. Department of Paedodontics
6. Department of Orthodontics
7. Department of Periodontics
8. Department of Oral Diagnosis/Radiology
Due to the dearth of academic staff, the eight Departments were merged into four Departments until such a time when the academic staffing position improves. However, in 1993 the Department of Oral Diagnosis/Radiology was removed from the Department of Surgery/Pathology to make the fifth Department in the School of Dentistry.
ACTUAL AND ENVISAGED ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ESTABLISHMENT OF OROFACIAL RESEARCH CENTER (ORC)
The School has recently set up the ORC under the Dean’s office to articulate the collection, collation and dissemination of oral health information in Edo State and South- South geopolitical zone, and participate in collaborative research and training within and outside Nigeria. EXPANSION OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Due to improvement and availability of highly skilled and qualified academic staff over the years, the School of Dentistry desires the take off of the Departments already approved by the University at the very beginning of the B.D.S. programme and in addition, to recognize Oral Biology and Oral Pathology as an independent Department, thus bringing the total Department to nine (09). DEANS FROM INCEPTION TO DATE The following are the
Deans of the School from inception to date:
DATE INCUMBENT
1976 – 1978 Prof. A.O. Ejide
1978 – 1980 Prof. A.O. Ejide
1980 – 1981 Dr. D. C. Nornoo (Coordinator)
1981 – 1983 Dr. (Mrs.) A. Osuhor (Coordinator)
1983 – 1984September Dr. (Mrs.) A. Osuhor (Ag Dean)
1984 – 1988 Prof. A.O. Ejide
1988 – 1989 Prof. R. O. Ofoegbu (Provost & Ag Dean)
1989 – 1991 Dr. D. Ufomata (Ag Dean)
1991 – 1992 Dr. (Mrs.) A. A. Umweni (Coordinator)
1992 – 1993 Prof. A.O. Ejide (Coordinator)
1993 – 1999 Prof. D Ufomata (Dean)
1999 – 2004 Dr. M. A. Ojo (Ag Dean)
2004 – 2006 Dr. O. Akpata (Ag Dean)
2006 – 2008 Prof. M.A. Ojo (Dean)
2008 – 2009 Dr. O. N. Obuekwe (Ag Dean)
2009 – 2011 Prof B.D.O. Saheeb (Dean)
2011 to Date Prof. (Mrs.) A.A. Umweni (Dean)
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL
At the end of the University of Benin B.D.S programme, the dental graduate would have acquired pre-requisite knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable him to: a. Function as a broad based general duty dental officer in any part of Nigeria. b. Identify the country’s present and future dental problems, search for information to manage or resolve them and implement relevant programmes in preventive dental health care. c. Manage common dental emergencies. d. Integrate the practice of preventive dentistry in all his professional work. e. Collaborate with a health team and if necessary act as the leader of the team. f. Persevere in continuing self-education, recognizing his educational needs and selecting appropriate learning and evaluation resources. g. Have sufficient grounding in the basic medical sciences and scientific method so that he is capable of benefitting from further vocational training to become a specialist. h. Practice his profession always with high ethical standards and administrative integrity. i. Perform at a level sufficiently high to be recognized as a dental surgeon trained to international standards.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR THE SIX (6) YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME (UME) i. Candidates should posses at least FIVE (5) CREDIT PASSES at the ordinary level at GCE/Wasc, SSCE, NECO or its recognized equivalent, at not more than two (2) sittings. This must include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. ii. UME SUBJECTS ARE: Use of English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
B. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR THE FIVE (5) YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME (DIRECT ENTRY) In addition to A (i) above, candidates should possess: i. At least THREE (3) ADVANCED level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at GCE or HSC at not more than two sittings ii. An honours Degree not lower than second class from a recognized University in the following: a. B.Sc. Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry & Biology; b. B.Sc. Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics); c. B.Sc. Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Med. Lab. Tech); d. B.Sc. or OD Optometry e. B. Pharm (Pharmacy) or Pharm D ACADEMIC PROGRESSION i. Student Academic Status: A student’s academic status shall be determined on the basis of his/her performance at the end of the semester examinations. The following categorization shall be used. ii. Good Standing: To be in good standing a student must, in each semester have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 1.00. iii. Probation: A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.00 at the end of a particular year of study, earns a period of probation for one academic session, but such student shall be permitted to take the supplementary examination in the failed course unit (s). A student on probation is allowed to register for courses at the next higher level in addition to his/her probation level courses provided that: a. The regulation in respect of student work load is complied with; and b. The pre-requisite courses for the higher-level courses have been passed. Students who transfer from other Universities shall be credited with only those courses deemed relevant to the programmes, which they have already passed prior to their transfer. Such students shall, however, be required to pass the minimum number of units specified for graduation for the number of sessions he/she spent in the School provided that no student shall spend less than two years (4 semesters) in order to earn a degree. Students who transfer for any approved reason shall be credited with those units passed that are within the curriculum. Appropriate decision on transfer cases shall be subject to the approval of Senate on the recommendation of the School.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Candidates who have been admitted to the B.D.S. Degree Course must:- i. Follow the approved course of study for a minimum of 12 semesters for those admitted into 100 level and 10 semesters for those admitted by direct entry into 200 level. ii. Pass the required examinations as stipulated in the regulations. iii. Pay all the prescribed fees promptly when required to do so. iv. Comply with such other additional requirements and regulations that may be prescribed from time to time by the University of Benin.
2. All candidates are required to attend a minimum of 75% of each and every prescribed course before they are allowed to sit for the examination relevant to that course. A candidate who fails to meet this condition is considered to have failed the examination relevant to the course.
BDS COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM DEGREE AWARDED
On successful completion of the training programme, a candidate is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) of the University of Benin. The degree is not classified, but a student may pass with a distinction in individual subjects.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The minimum number of academic years required for the award of the degree shall be six years for candidates admitted by J.A.M.B examination to 100 level, and five years for candidates admitted by Direct Entry to 200 level. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS TO OBTAIN THE BDS DEGREE A student shall be expected to complete the Dental course and obtain the BDS Degree WITHIN 10 years of commencement of the BDS course. A student who after many repeat examinations including the final examinations fails to graduate WITHIN the above period shall be expected to WITHDRAW from the School unless SENATE grants a special dispensation. REGULATIONS University regulations for the course credit system will apply, except for modifications specified below, and any further modifications as approved by Senate from time to time.
COURSES
1. All courses as listed are core-courses
2. Students are expected to attend all scheduled tuition programmes (lectures, practical, tutorials, seminars, clinics) –etc. Students who fail to register a minimum 75% attendance for a course will not be allowed to sit the examination for that course, and will be deemed to have failed the course. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her attendance is properly recorded. ABSENCE from scheduled programmes may be allowed under the following circumstances:- a. Due to ill health- when supported by an approved medical certificate in accordance with the University Regulations. b. If permission has been granted in writing by a Head of Department in an emergency for not more than one day. The office of the Dean of the School must be informed immediately or during the next working day. c. If prior permission of the Dean has been obtained in writing, the Dean will require evidence that suitable arrangements have been made with the necessary departments for completing any part of the programme, which would be missed during the requested period of absence. d. Pre-requisites and co-requisites courses are listed in the schedule of courses.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT
1. 100 level courses are conducted and examined by the Faculties of Physical and Life Sciences. The pass mark is 40%.
2. For courses in 200 to 600 level, the pass mark is 50%. A student, who scores 70% or above in a subject of the comprehensive examinations shall earn a pass with distinction, provided he has not had any repeat in the courses relevant to that subject (as determined by the subject prefixes).
3. For courses conducted by the departments of the School of Medicine, the examination and assessments will conform as far as possible with policy of those departments regarding operation of the course credit system, subject to the approval of the Board of studies of the School of Dentistry.
4. Head of Departments will strictly apply in-course assessments.
5. The number of credits, which must be obtained by each candidate at the various levels before proceeding to the next level as specified below:-
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
The School of Dentistry undertakes courses in the following broad based major disciplines:-
1. Basic Science Subjects Physics Chemistry Zoology Botany
2. Basic Medical And Dental Courses Genetics Human Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Psychology Oral Biology (Oral Anatomy, Oral Physiology & Oral Biochemistry) Epidemiology Biostatistics Environmental Health
3. Pre-Clinical Dental Courses Operative Dental Techniques Prosthetic Techniques 4. Medical Laboratory and Clinical Courses Pathology comprising the following a. Pathology (Morbid Anatomy and Histology) b. Microbiology and Immunology c. Haematology d. Chemical Pathology Pharmacology Surgery Medicine 5. Clinical Dental Courses Oral Medicine and Dental Therapeutics Oral Diagnosis and Dental Radiology Periodontology Community Dentistry Paedodontics Orthondontics Conservation (including Endodontics) Prosthetic Dentistry Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Pathology Other Courses Primary Health Care Health Management and Evaluation Medical/Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence General Studies Courses General Studies (Sciences and Humanities) Entrepreneurship
MODIFICATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS
1. Part 1 professional examination is now divided into Part IA & Part IB. The subjects for part IA shall be: - Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry to be held at the end of the first semester at 300 level. Candidates who score less than 40% in two subjects will be required to withdraw.
2. A candidate who fails any of the subjects shall repeat the subjects, at an examination to be held in 3 months.
3. Any candidate, who fails to complete the Part IA examination at the repeat examination, will be required to repeat the courses failed during the following year and will not proceed to Part IB courses. Failure to pass the examination at this stage will lead to withdrawal from the School.
4. The subject for Part IB shall be Oral Biology, to be held not more than three (3) months after the Part IA repeat examination.
5. Candidates who fail shall repeat the subject at an examination to be held not more than three (3) months later. Candidates, who fail at this repeat (Oral Biology), will repeat the year and will not be allowed to proceed to Part IIA examination. All candidates repeating the year who fail to pass the Part IB shall be asked to withdraw from the School.
6. The subjects for the Part IIA Examination shall be Operative Technique and Prosthetic Technique to be held at the end of first semester of 400 level. Candidates who fail in one or two subjects will be required to repeat the examination (subject (s) failed after not more than three (3) months. Candidates will not be allowed to proceed to clinical postings until they have passed the Part IIA examinations. A candidate who fails to pass the Part IIA examination at the repeat examination will be required to repeat the year (courses) failed only. Failure to pass the Part IIA examination at this stage of repeat, will lead to withdrawal from the School.
7. The subjects for the Part IIB examination shall be Pathology and Pharmacology to be held at the end of second semester of 400 level. Candidates who fail in one or two subjects will be required to repeat the examination (subject(s) failed) after not more than three (3) months. Candidates will not be allowed to proceed to clinical postings until they have passed the Part IIB examinations. A candidate who fails to pass the Part IIB examination at the repeat examination will be required to repeat the year. Failure to pass the Part IIB examination at this stage of repeat will lead to withdrawal from the School. A candidate who fails the part IIB examination at the repeat examination will be required to repeat the year (courses) failed only. Failure to pass at this stage of repeat will lead to withdrawal from the School.
8. Part III examination shall comprise General Medicine and General Surgery to be held at the end of second semester of 500 level. Candidates who fail in one or two subjects will be required to repeat the examination (subject(s) failed) after not more than three (3) months. A candidate who fails to pass the Part III examination at the repeat examination will be required to repeat the year (courses) failed. Failure to complete the Part III examination at this stage of repeat will lead to withdrawal from the School.
9. The Part IV (final) professional examination shall consist of 3 subject group to be held at the end of second semester of 600 level. The groups are made of Oral Surgery (consisting of Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Oral Medicine); Restorative Dentistry (consisting of Conservation, Prosthethics and Periodontology) and Preventive Dentistry (consisiting of Preventive Dentistry, Community Dentistry, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Paedodontics and Orthodontics). A pass in the practical clinical half of the Part IV examination is mandatory for passing the whole examination. A candidate who fails any group or groups of subjects will be required to0 repeat the examination (group failed) after not more than 3 months. A candidate who fails to complete the Part IV examination at the repeat examination will be required to repeat the year. Failure to complete the Part IV examination at the end of the repeat year shall lead to withdrawal. SUMMARY Every examination has a maximum of four (4) attempts excluding 100 level courses. NOTE A candidate will be deemed to have graduated from the School of Dentistry when the candidate has passed all prescribed examinations and therefore, has acquired all credits prescribed for the B.D.S. programme.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS
These recommendations relate to activities performed during the actual conduct of examinations. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS DISCIPLINE DURING EXAMINATIONS: a INSTRUCTIONS TO THE INVIGILATORS:
i ‘Invigilator’, refers to any Senior Staff member officiating during an examination and must not be one of the candidates of be examined. Course Teachers are invigilators of their courses and shall remain in the examination hall throughout the examination and collect the Scripts.
ii There shall be a Chief Invigilator appointed by the Head of Department or the Dean preferably of the rank of Senior Lecturer and above. The role of the Chief Invigilator is to supervise and ensure that the conduct of the examinations Follows the laid down regulations. He/She shall make a report after the examination Using the approved format (See Annexure 1) The Course Teacher shall not be the Chief invigilator of the examination on his/her Course.
iii It shall be the first duty of the Invigilators to exercise constant and vigilant . Supervision Over the Candidates. E Chief invigilator shall use his discretion when handing cases of Misconduct and ill-health. They shall send a report on each to the Head of Department and the Dean of the Faculty Immediately after the examinations and definitely not more than 24 hours.
iv An invigilator shall report to the Examination Hall 30 minutes before the examination is due to start. There shall be a minimum of one (1) invigilator per candidates.
v The Chief invigilator or his assistant shall sign each Examination Answer Booklet before the commencement of each examination. This is to prevent illegal issuance of booklets for illicit examinations.
vi Before the examination begins, the Chief invigilator shall announce to the Students that all foreign and forbidden materials should be removed from their persons and from the Hall.
vii While the examination is in progress, no person other than the invigilators, the Attendant, Dean of the Faculty or his representative, Head of Department, the Registrar’s representative (Exams & Records) and the Medical Personnel shall be allowed to enter the Hall.
viii The time allowed for an examination paper as indicated in the Time-Table, must be strictly obeyed.
ix Each of the sealed packets of Examination Paper must be opened in the presence Of the Candidates.
x Immediately after a paper has been distributed to all candidates, the Chief Invigilator shall ask the Candidates to see that they have the papers for which they have been entered.. Then and only then shall the Chief Invigilator give a signal for the examination to start..
xi Candidates shall be admitted into an examination up to the first half hour after the start of the examination on the permission of the Chief Examiner and the Faculty/ School Examination Officer who shall inform the Board of Examiners which shall Decide on the cases.
xii It is essential that candidates enter and leave the Hall through one entrance to enable the Invigilators satisfy themselves that nothing which is unauthorized is brought in or taken out. No candidate may leave the Examination Hall without the express permission of the Chief Invigilator Candidates wishing to go to the Toilet or to the First-Aid Room must be accompanied by an Invigilator/Attendant.
xiv No candidate may quit the Examination Hall until 30 minutes has elapsed. A Candidate who wants to leave before the end of the examination must drop his/her Question Paper and Scripts before leaving the Hall. No Question Paper shall be removed from the Hall before the first hour of the examination has elapsed.
xv Reasonable silence shall be maintained throughout an examination by both the invigilators, other Officials and the Candidates.
xvi Invigilators shall tell Candidates the time at appropriate intervals during the period of an examination.
xvii At the close of each examination, Candidates shall be asked to hand over their Scripts to the Invigilators while standing. The Chief Invigilator with the assistance Of Invigilators shall count these over and add four copies of the Question Paper to the Packet of Scripts. The packets shall then be handed over to the Course Teacher who Shall verify and sign the receipt.
xviii The Attendant shall be responsible for the circulation of the Attendance Register, which shall be collected by the Chief Invigilator at the end of each examination, one copy is to be returned to the Internal Examiner and one copy to Exams and Records Division.
xiv No Candidate shall be allowed to depart from the Examination Hall without handing in his Scripts. The Chief Invigilator shall assign Invigilators the responsibility for collecting the Scripts from the Candidates who shall remain standing. xx Any Candidate found to be or is suspected of infringing the provisions of regulations or in any way cheating shall immediately be given three (3) copies of Examination Misconduct Forms for completion. The original copy with relevant Exhibits shall be handed over to the Dean through the Head of Department for Further action while the duplicate and triplicate copies shall be retained by the Candidate and Examinations and Records Office, respectively. The Chief Invigilator shall submit the report immediately on the prescribed Examination Misconducts form to the Faculty Examinations Officer and the Dean. The Candidate concerned shall be allowed to continue with the examination provided that he causes no disturbance. The Dean shall cause the circumstances to be investigated and report to the Vice Chancellor (through the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences) for a final determination of the case. .
xxi The Panel to investigate the alleged misconduct shall be ad hoc, to give the Dean a free hand in selecting members who would be immediately available for the assignment in view of the urgency. The report of the Investigating Panel must reach the Vice Chancellor not later than two (2) weeks after the conclusion of the Semester Examination The Vice Chancellor shall in turn inform the Faculty/School and College of his/her Decision. On the misconduct within two (2) weeks.
xxii All students involved in irregular assistance or cheating during examination shall write statement on the spot before being allowed to continue with the examination. Refusal of a student to write a statement on the spot shall be regarded as an examination misconduct. b
DUTIES OF ATTENDANTS:
Attendants shall be responsible for:
i. Distribution of Examination Answer Booklets, Strings, and any other materials Specified.
ii During the examination, attendants shall bed present to supply supplementary Answer Booklets, Strings, Graph Sheets, etc. to candidates.
iii Accompany Candidates to Toilet or to the First-Aid Room.
iv Going for a member of the University Health Services when instructed by the invigilator.
c Instructions to Students i Only duly Matriculated/Registered Students are eligible to take examinations
ii Candidates must attend punctually at the times assigned for their papers and they must be in the Examination Hall at least (30) minutes before the time that the examination is due to start. Candidates shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Hall until invited by the invigilator.
iii A Candidate is required to deposit any Handbag, Briefcase, or any other prohibited material at the Chief invigilator’s Desk (or a desk provided for that purpose) before the start of an examination. Iv Candidates shall bring with them to the Examination Hall, their own ink, pens and pencils and Any materials which are permitted by these regulations. Absolutely no book printed or Written document or other communication gadgets or unauthorized aid swhall be taken into an Examination Room by any Candidate.
v A Candidate shall bring his Identity Card to each examination and display it in a prominent position on his desk. vi A Candidate shall write his Examination Number, not his name distinctly at the top of the cover of every Answer Booklet and every separate sheet of Paper. vii Each Candidate shall complete the Attendance Register in triplicate.
viii During the examination, a Candidate may leave the room temporarily, with the permission of the Invigilator only if accompanied by an Attendant. A Candidate who leaves the Examination Hall shall not be readmitted unless throughout the period of absence he has Been continually under supervision of an invigilator or an Examination Attendance. ix A Candidate shall not leave the Examination Hall until the first 30 minutes has elapsed and just be with the special permission of the Chief Invigilator. Such Candidate must drop his/her Question Paper and Answer Booklet before leaving
x A Candidate must not give assistance to any other Candidate or permit any other Candidate to copy from or use his papers. Similarly, a Candidate must not directly or indirectly accept assistance from any other Candidate or use any other Candidate’s papers.
xi Any Candidate involved in irregular assistance or cheating during examination shall write a statement on the spot before being allowed to continue with examination. Refusal of a Student to write a statement on the stop shall be regarded as an examination Misconduct and will be subject to the University disciplinary action. xii Silence shall be observed in the Examination Hall. The only permissible way of attracting the attention of an Invigilator is by a Candidate raising his hand.
xiii Candidates are not allowed to smoke eat or drink in the Examination Hall.
xiv The use of Scrap Paper is not permitted. All rough work must be done in the Answer Booklets. Even, it they contain only rough work, they shall be tied inside the main booklet and crossed out neatly.
xv Candidates are advised in their own interest to write legibly and to avoid using faint ink. Answers must be written in English, excepts as otherwise instructed.
xvi On finishing each examination, Students should draw a line through any blank space or page of each Answer Sheet.
xvii Before handing in their Scripts of he end of he examination. Candidate must satisfy themselves that they have inserted the title of the examination, their Matriculation Numbers and the numbers of the question they answered, in the appropriate places.
xviii At the end of the time allotted, Candidates shall stop writing and stand up when instructed to do so remain standing and hand in their Scripts to the Invigilator before leaving the Examination Hall. Except for the Question Papers, and any materials that they Brought into the Hall with them, Candidates are not allowed to remove or mutilate any Paper or materials supplied by the University.
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