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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Management of Medically, Physically and Intellectually Compromised Children and Adolescents (DENT12039)

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
SummaryThe aim of this course is to teach the student about the impact of paediatric medical conditions on oral health and the delivery of oral healthcare.
Course description Not all the children we treat are fit and health. A number of children who are referred to the specialist paediatric dentist have several health issues that may compromise their dental care. Students are taught about the various medical issues of importance to paediatric dentistry and how dental care can impact on these medical conditions. The importance of liaising with medical colleagues when planning care of these patients is emphasized.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Identify the common paediatric medical conditions and their management
  2. Explain the impact of chronic medical conditions on oral health
  3. Diagnose the oral manifestations of systemic disease
  4. Evaluate contemporary clinical guidelines and protocols for the dental management of children with chronic medical conditions
  5. Plan dental care for these children in liaison with medical colleagues
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
KeywordsMedically-compromised
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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