On completion of the undergraduate training programme the graduate should be able to display the following competencies:

• Possess the ability to recognise common dental issues such dental caries, periodontal disease, and its effects.
• Be able to distinguish oral mucosal lesions apart from normal changes
• Be competent to recognise oral cavity precancerous and cancerous tumours and recommend patients to the appropriate specialisation for treatment.
• Have a thorough understanding of common laboratory investigations and the interpretation of their results.
• Be knowledgeable about medical issues that may emerge while treating systemically compromised patients and obtain prior precautions/consent from the appropriate medical specialist.
• To develop a clinical diagnosis, order investigations, seek expert consultations, and map out a comprehensive treatment strategy for patients with oral lesions.
• Be capable of taking intra-oral radiographs and interpreting the results.
• Learn about numerous extra-oral radiographic methods, such as TMJ radiography and sialography.
• Be familiar with jurisprudence and ethics, as well as the legal relevance of dental records