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

Postgraduate Course: Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children and Adolescents (PDEN12001)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course aims to teach the student about the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and management of dental caries and periodontal disease in the child and adolescent.
Course description Students are taught about the epidemiology and prevention of dental disease as well as the diagnosis and management of dental caries. Diagnosis and management of periodontal disease as well as the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic disease is also discussed.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2019/20, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 30, Summative Assessment Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 165 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 100% written exam
Feedback Feedback is generally provided within three weeks of the exam date,
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Outwith Standard Exam Diets JanuaryPaediatric Dentistry Written Exam Year 1 & 2 Semester 1 - Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children and Adolesce1:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Recognise the epidemiology of dental disease
  2. Interpret the prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis and management of periodontal disease in the child and adolescent
  3. Analyse the caries risk assessment process
  4. Apply the evidence base behind the prevention of dental disease
  5. Evaluate conventional and alternative restorative techniques for the primary dentition
Reading List
The reading list will be made available prior to the start of teaching.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills The postgraduate will use initiative and will demonstrate self-motivation whilst developing the ability to be critical with respect to their own performance. The postgraduates will develop their skills in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical skills and all aspects of patient management.
KeywordsCaries risk assessment,Fluoride,Fissure sealants,Primary pulp therapy,Primary tooth restoration
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Antoniella Busuttil Naudi
Tel: (0131) 536 3981
Email: A.Busuttil-Naudi@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3979
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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