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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Paediatric Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Development Disorders of the Teeth and their Dental Management (PDEN11001)

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 development disorders of the teeth and advanced restorative dentistry for the child patient.
Course description This module aims to review the aetiology, presentation, diagnosis, non-invasive/invasive management and sequellae of development disorders.
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
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 90 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Discussion Board / Wiki : 10%«br /»
Written assignments : 90%
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 and identify the different types of developmental disorders
  2. Identify the aetiology and identification of non-carious tooth surface loss and identify the sequellae of development disorders and non-carious tooth surface loss
  3. Describe and plan the management of different types of development disorders
  4. Describe and plan the prevention and management of non-carious tooth surface loss
  5. Demonstrate clinical skills in relation to developmental disorders and non-carious tooth surface loss
Reading List
The reading list is available through the University of Edinburgh online resource list system so that students are able to link directly to essential items and be signposted to further reading.
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.
Special Arrangements Appropriate PC facilities to allow on-line participation.
KeywordsOcclusal development,disorders of eruption/exfoliation,tooth surface loss,disorders of tooth number
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jennifer Foley
Tel:
Email: jfoley10@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3979
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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