Postgraduate Course: Dental Materials Science (DENT11135)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Dentistry |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will review the basic science and clinical performance of those dental materials and biomaterials commonly utilised in the delivery of prosthodontic treatment. Instruction is in the form of a programme of seminars and lectures. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Understand the properties of materials used in the prosthodontic management of patients.
2. Have knowledge of Commonly Utilised Laboratory Tests.
3. Demonstrate Knowledge of Laboratory-based, study designs in the field of materials used in prosthodontics.
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Assessment Information
| Written Examination -1 hour - 100% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Properties of biomaterials
Dental composite resin
High strength ceramics
Etchable ceramics
Dentine bonding
Impression materials
Dental stones
Dental alloys
Provisional Restorative materials
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Seminar programme |
| Keywords | Dental materials, prosthodontics, biomaterials, properties, clinical performance, laboratory testing |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Graeme Lillywhite
Tel: 0131 536 4928
Email: graeme.lillywhite@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Jacqueline Mcgurk
Tel: 0131 536 3979
Email: Jackie.McGurk@ed.ac.uk |
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