HS751-7-SP-SO:
Clinical Periodontology
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 04 January 2024
Friday 29 March 2024
15
05 September 2023
Requisites for this module
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HS753, HS754, HS755
MSC A40036 Periodontology,
MSC A40136 Advanced Periodontal Practice
This is a core module of the MSc Periodontology and the MSc Advanced Periodontology Practice that is designed to ensure all students have an advanced understanding of the principles associated with the clinical aspects of periodontal disease and therapy and their application to specialised practice.
1. To review methods of periodontal assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning of more complex cases;
2. To review the principles of non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal disease and to introduce more complex modalities of treatment;
3. To develop the student’s scientific study of the subject of Periodontology, maintaining an evidence base for their practice.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between relevant academic theories and professional practice in relation to periodontology
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the methods of periodontal assessment and diagnosis and treatment planning of more complex cases
3. Understand the principles of non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal disease and the introduction of more complex modalities of treatment.
4. Critically review dental literature
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of periodontology 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.
The module comprises the following content:
Introduction to the module
1. Restorative Periodontal Interactions
2. Systemic disease & Periodontal health, Mucocutaneous lesions
3. Acute conditions affecting the periodontium
4. Periodontal Physiology and occlusion considerations
5. Aggressive periodontitis
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. Lectures will introduce key concepts. 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. Tutorials/Seminars between students and academic supervisors and experiential learning in practice-based placement 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.
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.
Skills:
Clinical skills will be taught using the following model after Miller 1990
Learning Hierarchy Level of Learning Learning/Teaching
4 (The highest) Action (doing) Academic dental clinic / Work based learning
3 Performance (show how) Academic dental clinic / Work based learning
2 Competence (know how) Skills lab
1 (The lowest) Knowledge – (knowing) E.g. Face to face teaching, seminars, e-learning
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Clinical Periodontology Essay |
|
100% |
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
Prof Nick Barker, email: nbarker@essex.ac.uk.
Lizzie Lewis E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Paul Ryan
Queen Mary University of London
Senior Clinical Lecturer (Honorary Consultant)
Prof Nikolaos Donos
Queen Mary University of London
Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 12.5 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
12.5 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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