HS747-6-AU-SO:
Comprehensive Oral Healthcare Part 2
2021/22
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Friday 11 December 2020
30
06 April 2021
Requisites for this module
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BSC B751 Oral Health Science
This module allows student dental therapists to use their clinical practice as a focus for their study and consider this environment by focussing their scholarship, research and enquiry on enhancing effective clinical practice. It enables consolidation of the theory with the opportunity to treat a range of individuals with dental caries, periodontal disease and non-carious tooth loss.
By the end of this module the student should have:
1. demonstrated an understanding of the complex nature of healthcare delivery for adults in the provision of treatment, working within the General Dental Council’s Scope of Practice guidance document.
2. developed competency to manage a broad range of restorative procedures in adults presenting with a variety of medical and oral needs
3. promoted a patient-centred approach within the student’s clinical environment.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. explain and discuss the underlying concepts, principles, processes and mechanisms of the body and the oral cavity in health and disease.
2. demonstrate knowledge of human progression from adolescence to old age.
3. demonstrate knowledge of dental disorders and systemic diseases which may affect patient management.
4. demonstrate knowledge of occlusion and how poorly contoured restorations may affect occlusion.
5. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of advanced restorative procedures.
6. demonstrate competency in the broad range of restorative clinical skills within the General Dental Council’s Scope of Practice guidance document, by skilfully manipulating restorative dental materials and deciding upon their appropriate use, and referring patients when necessary.
7. interpret radiographs used in the management of oral disease.
8. undertake and interpret a comprehensive history and examination of adult patients, recognising abnormalities, contributing to special tests, and raising concerns as appropriate.
9. develop the clinical skills needed to diagnose dental caries, non-carious tooth surface loss and periodontal disease plans, in conjunction with dentists.
10. demonstrate appropriate communication skills when relating to patients from different communities, their families and associates, dental team members and other health professionals.
11. demonstrate key skills with regard to anxiety management and dealing sensitively with a broad range of patients and their differing needs.
12. tailor treatment to meet the needs of individual patients with regard to medical, dental and social history, taking into account risk and lifestyle factors.
13. understand how the provision of dentistry is affected by medical, social, psychological and demographic factors
14. recognise the limitations of their clinical skills, reflecting on the clinical experience gained to date and develop strategies to promote self awareness and continuing professional development.
This is a core module of the BSc (Hons) Oral Health Sciences programme. This module enables the student dental therapist to integrate knowledge of tooth morphology, pulpal physiology and clinical radiology with cavity design, restorative techniques and dental materials and builds on existing knowledge gained from previous experience and modules to an advanced level to enable students to provide clinical restorative treatment to a broad range of adults with various needs. This module develops a comprehensive, patient-centered, problem-solving approach to clinical assessment and treatment planning stressing the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment. The range of procedures increases in complexity as the module and the student progresses. Key skills such as communication, anxiety management and dealing sensitively with patients will be enhanced.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and dental therapy covering theoretical teaching, linking clinical work based placement. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature.
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be skills-focussed sessions to enhance specific skills. 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.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Coursework weighting |
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Placement Skills |
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0% |
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HS747 Unseen case study Presentation Resit |
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0% |
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Case Study |
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50% |
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Presentation |
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50% |
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Case study Resit |
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0% |
Additional coursework information
3,000 word case study
Skills Book (Pass/Fail)
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
Dr Michael O'Regan, email: moregan@essex.ac.uk.
BSc Oral Health team
Lizze 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 58 hours, 24 (41.4%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
28 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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