HS740-6-SP-SO:
Extending Oral Health Practice
2021/22
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 04 January 2021
Friday 23 April 2021
30
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
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BSC B751 Oral Health Science
This module provides the structure for learning the foundation knowledge and skills to manage plaque related diseases, namely the management of dental caries and non-carious tooth surface loss.
1. An understanding of the anatomy, physiology and embryology of the oral cavity in relation to plaque related diseases, namely periodontal disease, dental caries and non-carious tooth surface loss.
2. Develop the necessary academic, clinical and technical skills to start supervised student practice managing the care of patients for plaque related diseases (primarily focussing on dental caries and non-carious tooth surface loss) and be able to work in a clinical environment using a safe and professional approach.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. employ a balanced, evidence based argument to justify clinical decisions in relation to periodontal disease, dental caries and non-carious tooth surface loss.
2. understand the influence of tooth morphology on restorative techniques.
3. describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of dental caries, non-carious tooth surface loss and periodontal disease and how these provide the rationale for preventive strategies in children, adolescents and adult patients, taking into account risk and lifestyle factors.
4. competently undertake the range of procedures through the conservation of teeth using appropriately moisture control techniques and selected restorative materials in both adults and children for both the deciduous and permanent dentitions in the dental laboratory.
5. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the principles of management of the different types of carious lesions in the permanent dentition in conjunction with a thorough understanding of cavity design, classification, and pulpal protection.
6. understand the principles of hard tissue and dental caries removal and develop the technical skills needed to restore carious teeth utilising the concept of minimally invasive dentistry to preserve tooth tissue.
7. Obtain and recognise the need for a detailed medical, dental and social history of a patient, and undertake a clinical examination of the hard and soft tissues, identifying anatomical features and detection of hard and soft tissue pathology, and maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
8. Develop and interpret treatment plans, manage and provide primary and secondary prevention and intervention for patients with periodontal disease, dental caries and implants, and non-carious tooth surface loss within scope of practice, and deliver treatment taking into account individual patient needs
9. develop the clinical skills needed to diagnose dental caries, non-carious tooth surface loss and periodontal disease by using different diagnostic methods, including intra- and extra-oral radiography.
10. understand the principles and techniques for assessing pulp vitality, the pulpal response to the deep carious lesion and undertake the management of pulpal exposures in the primary and permanent dentitions within Scope of Practice.
11. select and manipulate dental biomaterials safely, while recognising and appreciating the factors that influence the selection of materials for the restoration of teeth.
12. work with increased autonomy as the module progresses.
13. recognise the need for follow up care to monitor and review treatment outcomes undertaken , and provide preventive care and clinical intervention as appropriate.
This module is a core compulsory module of the BSC (Hons) Oral Health Science programme. This module introduces students to the basic principles of cavity and restoration design, and appropriate selection and application of direct restorative materials. Focus is on theoretical and laboratory principles of operative dentistry utilizing direct placement restorative materials in both the permanent and deciduous dentitions.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and dental therapy covering theoretical teaching, demonstration and teaching of clinical skills using simulation and learning from clinical work based placement undertaking clinical competencies on patients under supervision. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature.
Overview:
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be skills-focussed practical sessions, including the use of simulated practice using the dental skills lab. Clinical and reflective log analysis will provide authentic examples to relate theory and practice. In addition, lectures will introduce key concepts. Individual tutorials, as negotiated between student and academic supervisors and experiential learning in practice-based placements with experienced clinical educators, will further enhance teaching and learning.
Lectures:
Lectures by members of the Oral Health Science team, University of Essex, supplemented on occasions by external experts.
Independent:
Regular guided learning tasks will be set for students using the Moodle virtual learning platform.
Placement:
The student will undertake a clinical placement in a relevant clinical environment (Primary care placement) and will be given opportunities to develop their clinical skills, as well as opportunities to demonstrate competence at the learning outcomes specified for the modules work-based assessment.
Online:
Discussion forums will be utilised for enhancing learning in appropriate topic areas; reading of evidence-based articles will be available.
Tutorials:
It is expected that the student will meet with their personal tutor at least twice during the module.
Students are encouraged to request further personal tutorials at any stage during the module if they feel this is necessary.
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 |
SAT Final Submission |
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50% |
| Coursework |
OSCE First Submission |
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50% |
| Coursework |
OSCE 2nd Submission |
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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
BSc Oral Health Team
Lizzie Norris
E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
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Miss Joanne Beveridge
University of Edinburgh
Lecturer in Oral Health Sciences
Available via Moodle
Of 30 hours, 12 (40%) hours available to students:
18 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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