HS732-5-SU-SO:
Management of Oral Diseases
2021/22
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Summer
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Tuesday 19 April 2022
Saturday 27 August 2022
30
13 January 2022
Requisites for this module
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FDSCB750 Oral Health Science
This module introduces the students to common and uncommon oral diseases. Recognition of the common, minor conditions requires a broad knowledge base in order to be able to recognise and diagnose the more serious, complex and relatively uncommon conditions. This module builds upon the introduction module of Oral Health and Diseases to enable the students to acquire the knowledge and skills congruent with the roles and expectations of a hygienist
To enhance the knowledge base of students and enhance their clinical skills.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
Liaise with the dentist in the post-periodontal surgical care of the patient and assist in the maintenance of periodontal health in the long term
Demonstrate understanding of the aetiology, pathology, progression and presentation of periodontal diseases
Provide preventive oral care for the individual patient who presents with dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear
Complete a periodontal examination and charting
Be competent at supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement, using both powered and manual instrumentation, and stain removal and prophylaxis
Employ appropriate anti-microbial therapy in the management of plaque related diseases
Be competent at completing a range of procedures in restorative dentistry including the placement of fissure sealants, temporary dressings, temporary recementation of crowns, appropriate moisture control techniques and taking impressions.
Be competent at prescribing (under supervision) and undertaking both extra and intra-oral radiographs and incorporating them into their clinical practice
List the options for replacing teeth, including both intra-coronal, plastic and cast restorations, fixed and removable prostheses and dental implants
Demonstrate understanding of the clinical presentation and management of the common diseases of the oral mucosa, of other oral soft tissues and of the salivary glands. Communicate effectively with the dentist about patients with in their joint care.
Recognise malignant and potentially malignant lesions and conditions of the oral mucosa.
Communicate effectively with the dentist about patients within their joint care.
List the various manifestations of facial pain.
This module is part of the required programme for FdSc Oral Health Science.
This module introduces the students to oral diseases and signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment planning. It focuses on developing skills in the treatment of periodontal disease and recognising dental disease, after care and treatment pathways.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and dental hygiene, covering theoretical teaching in the management of oral diseases. It also includes demonstration and teaching of clinical skills using simulation and learning from clinical work based placement undertaking clinical competencies on patients under supervision.
Lectures, practice playments, group work and e-learning
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
unseen case presentation resit |
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| Coursework |
Unseen case presentation rsit |
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| Coursework |
Case Study Resub |
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0% |
| Coursework |
CASE STUDY DRAFT |
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| Coursework |
OSCE 1st sub |
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30% |
| Coursework |
Case Study |
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40% |
| Coursework |
Un seen case Presentation 1st sub |
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30% |
| Coursework |
OSCE Resit |
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0% |
| Coursework |
Casestudy resubmission |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Miss Stacey Cook, email: sc16897@essex.ac.uk.
Oral Health team
Lizzie Norris
E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
No
No
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Mrs Lorna Woodward
NHS lanarkshire
Tutor Hygiene Therapist
Available via Moodle
Of 480 hours, 9 (1.9%) hours available to students:
471 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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