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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Paediatric-Orthodontic Interface (DENT11161)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe aim of this course is to review the interface between paediatric dentistry and the practice of orthodontics.
Course description This modules aims to review the aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of combined paediatric / orthodontic presentations.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 98 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Clinical procedures / e-portfolio / reflective logbook 40%
Discussion Board / Wiki 10%
Written assignments 50%
Feedback Students receive informal feedback / feed forward from their on-line tutor on a weekly basis. Students receive formal feedback at the end of each module on assessed course-work and written assignments.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Describe the importance of monitoring the developing dentition
  2. Utilise a screening tool for the identification of occlusal problems
  3. Identify specific circumstances when interceptive orthodontics may be beneficial
  4. Describe the orthodontic, restorative and surgical management of a range of paediatric-orthodontic conditions
  5. Appreciate which patients require referral to secondary care service
Reading List
Available on the VLE as links to the University of Edinburgh library.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Be able to apply the skills necessary for study and enquiry in an on-line academic environment.
Possess skills in understanding research in this subject and have the ability to analyse literature in an appropriate way.
KeywordsAnterior crossbite,non nutritive sucking habits,increased overjet,infra-occluded teeth
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jennifer Foley
Tel:
Email: jfoley10@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Jennifer Allison
Tel: (0131) 536 3975
Email: Jen.Allison@ed.ac.uk
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