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Postgraduate Course: Endodontics in Primary Dental Care (MPDC11007)

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
SummaryThis course is designed to update knowledge on current clinical endodontic practice. It will help students to understand the relevance of endodontics in saving natural permanent teeth and it will give an opportunity to discuss the indications and contraindications for endodontic treatment.
It aims to improve understanding about how the access cavity can influence success or failure in preparation of the root canal system. It will give an insight into current instruments and instrumentation techniques, the presently available means of filling the root canal system and the importance of a sound coronal seal.
It will also review the reasons why endodontic treatment can fail and to encourage a problem solving approach which will enhance successful outcomes.
Course description The course will use recorded lectures, directed reading, tutor-led discussion, group project work all supported by specific learning tasks.
It aims to improve understanding about how the access cavity can influence success or failure in preparation of the root canal system. It will give an insight into current instruments and instrumentation techniques, the presently available means of filling the root canal system and the importance of a sound coronal seal.
It will also review the reasons why endodontic treatment can fail and to encourage a problem solving approach which will enhance successful outcomes.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, 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) Coursework 100%
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. Assess and evaluate the diseased dental pulp and analyse the clinical decision making process for progressing to root canal treatment.
  2. Critically appraise the scientific literature that applies to the microflora prevalent in the necrotic pulp and develop a protocol for efficient and effective irrigation to minimise microbial infection.
  3. Evaluate success rates for endodontic treatment in different clinical circumstances and demonstrate the clinical application during treatment planning discussion with a patient.
  4. Apply the principles of self-evaluation in endodontic procedures recognising personal skill limitations and demonstrate this in a written reflective account of progress within this course of study.
  5. Critically appraise the current supporting scientific literature for the management of problems associated with the failed root canal treatment and apply to clinical scenarios.
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 Knowledge and understanding:
Possess core knowledge on the endodontic management of adult teeth
Skills and abilities in research and enquiry:
Possess skills in understanding research in endodontics and have the ability to analyse the literature in an appropriate way
Skills and abilities in personal and intellectual autonomy:
Evaluate personal clinical performance in endodontic treatment and be able to assess the personal success rate for this type of treatment.
Technical and practical skills:
Appreciate the scope and limitations of operative techniques for the endodontic treatment of adult teeth
KeywordsPulpal health,access cavity preparation,instrumentation,rotary NiTi,irrigation,microbiology
Contacts
Course organiserDr Oonagh Lawrie
Tel: (0131) 536 3974
Email: Oonagh.Lawrie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Jennifer Allison
Tel: (0131) 536 3975
Email: Jen.Allison@ed.ac.uk
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