Postgraduate Course: Endodontics, Periodontics and Interdisciplinary Care (DENT12003)

Course Outline
School	Deanery of Clinical Sciences	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	40	ECTS Credits	20
Summary	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.
Course description	Syllabus/Lecture List 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

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Course Start Date	19/09/2016
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 400 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 392 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Examination - 1 hour - 70% Practical Examination - 30 minutes - 20% Coursework - 10%
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Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS2)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Course Start Date	19/09/2016
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 400 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 392 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Examination - 1 hour - 70% Practical Examination - 30 minutes - 20% Coursework - 10%
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No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be able to assess the impact of the endodontic and periodontal status of teeth on the delivery and prognosis of a prosthodontics treatment plan. Have insight into how allied specialities contribute to the holistic care of a patient. Understand the role of the prosthodontist in the management of patients with hypodontia. Understand the role of the prosthodontist in the oral rehabilitation of patients with a history of head and neck oncology.

Reading List
None

Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills	Not entered
Keywords	Endodontics,Periodontics,Interdisciplinary Care,Orthodontics,Hypodontia.

Contacts
Course organiser	Dr Krishna Bhatia Tel: (0131) 536 3976 Email: kbhatia@exseed.ed.ac.uk	Course secretary	Ms Anna Atluri Tel: (0131) 536 3982 Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk