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oral pathology and oral medicine competition

ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Malaysian Dental Students’ Association (MDSA) will be conducting a case-based challenge in oral pathology and oral medicine in collaboration with The Malaysian Association of Orofacial Diseases (MAOFD) and 3M Oral Care Malaysia. 

  1. Each university is invited to send TWO (2) students to participate in this competition individually.

  2. The Case-Based Challenge will be conducted using a computer. Each person will be expected to solve EIGHT (8) case-based orofacial disease scenarios within two hours.

  3. Each case will comprise a clinical case history with supporting materials which may include radiographs, histological images and laboratory investigation results. Participants are expected to integrate the information provided and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in the formulation of diagnoses and appropriate treatment planning. The latter includes relevant investigations and management options from the perspective of a General Dental Practitioner (GDP).

  4. The papers will be corrected by the judges from MAOFD with the help of an answer scheme once the session has ended. Marks will be tabulated.

  5. If there is a tie, a quiz will be provided for the involved participants. 

  6. Participation form should be sent to ndscsc.opom@gmail.com and should be completed as instructed.

  7. Only complete participation forms sent in by 7th March 2020  will be considered.

  8. Only all year 5 students are eligible to join this competition. MDSA reserves the right to disqualify any submissions should it be incomplete or not be up to the required standards. Decisions will be at the discretion of the organizers. 

Appendix 1: Scope of competition 

Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

  • Oral Medicine

  • Prescription of medications

  • Oral Radiology

  • Temporomandibular Disorder and Orofacial Pain

  • Diagnostic Aids and Procedures

  • Management of pathology 

REGISTRATION

Kindly approach respective university representative to register for the competition.

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