It is observed that formal training given on basic Soft Skills or Communication Skills (CS) during Dental Undergraduate & Postgraduate years can help to develop a better Doctor-Patient relationship throughout the clinical practice. Developing communication skills was felt as a need through formal training as well as in assessment, hence Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Nashik, India, incorporated it in the curriculum. This module is designed to train BDS & MDS students for communication skills. The students are sensitized for communication skills through a module. The module is divided into four important aspects;

• Components and barriers of effective CS while dealing with patients
• Training for effective communication viva voce examination
• Communicating effectively with different types of patients
• Improve Prescription writing as a communication skill.