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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

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

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryIn 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 2019/20, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Course Start Date 16/09/2019
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 2019/20, Not available to visiting students (SS2) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Course Start Date 16/09/2019
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%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsEndodontics,Periodontics,Interdisciplinary Care,Orthodontics,Hypodontia.
Contacts
Course organiserDr Krishna Bhatia
Tel: (0131) 536 3976
Email: kbhatia@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3979
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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