Postgraduate Course: Endodontics, Periodontics and Interdisciplinary Care (DENT11138)
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 | In a series of seminars and supervised clinical treatment, this course will review those aspects of other dental specialities that contribute to the successful delivery of prosthodontics care. |
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 15,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 15,
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
70 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Be able to assess the impact of the endodontic and periodontal status of teeth on the delivery and prognosis of a prosthodontics treatment plan.
2. Have insight into how allied specialities contribute to the holistic care of a patient.
3. Understand the role of the prosthodontist in the management of patients with hypodontia.
4. Understand the role of the prosthodontist in the oral rehabilitation of patients with a history of head and neck oncology.
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Assessment Information
Written Examination - 1 hour - 70%
Practical Examination - 30 minutes - 20%
Coursework - 10%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Peri radicular surgery
Surgical Crown Lengthening
Root Coverage Procedures
Management of Refractory Periodontitis
Management of furcation disease
The use of antimicrobials in periodontal therapy
Outcomes of Periodontal Therapy
Outcomes of Endodontics
Management of Hypodontia
Oral rehabilitation of head and neck oncology patients
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Seminar programme and supervised clinical treatment of patients |
| Keywords | Endodontics, Periodontics, Interdisciplinary Care, Orthodontics, Hypodontia |
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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