HS754-7-FY-SO:
Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease

The details
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 28 September 2023
Thursday 18 July 2024
15
05 September 2023

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
HS755 and HS858
HS750 and HS751 and HS752 and HS753
(none)

 

HS755

Key module for

MSC A40036 Periodontology,
MSC A40136 Advanced Periodontal Practice

Module description

This is a core module of the MSc Periodontology and the MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice that is designed to ensure students are proficient at an advanced level in the management of periodontal patients with complex needs.

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.

Module aims

1. To ensure students appreciate the indications for and principles of surgical periodontal therapy and its application to specialised practice.
2. To train students to undertake surgical periodontal therapy, within the context of the overall holistic treatment plan of a patient.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Understand the indications for and the principles of surgical treatment of periodontal disease.
2. Be capable of undertaking (MSc Perio) periodontal surgery, assisting a patient through periodontal surgery (MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice) safely and effectively including:
- Flap surgery, with or without osseous recontouring as appropriate
- Crown lengthening surgery
- Apically repositioned flap surgery (+/- bone removal)
- Root resections or tooth hemisections
- Regeneration / Augmentation
- Mucocutaneous surgery
- Periodontal/implant related procedures
- Occlusal analysis and splinting.
3. Critically review dental literature

Module information

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:
- Periodontal surgery
- Regenerative therapies in periodontics
- Periodontal treatment planning for restorative treatment
- Periodontal surgery for mucogingival tissues
- Complex surgical procedures
- Occlusal analysis and splinting

Learning and teaching methods

The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of periodontology with formal lectures, small group seminars, peer discussion, work based clinical practice, reflective portfolio development, attendance at Specialist led clinics based at the Outreach Dental Clinic, undertaking periodontal care for patients with suitably complex periodontal needs. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature. 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: Academic dental clinic Online: Discussion forums will be utilised for enhancing learning in appropriate topic areas; reading of evidencebased 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

Bibliography

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   Casestudy    70% 
Practical   Casestudy presentation    30% 

Additional coursework information

100 per cent Coursework Mark Case Study Report Case Presentation

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

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Nick Barker, email: nbarker@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Nick Barker; Phil Cannell
Lizze Lewis E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
No
No
No

External examiner

Dr Paul Ryan
Queen Mary University of London
Senior Clinical Lecturer (Honorary Consultant)
Prof Nikolaos Donos
Queen Mary University of London
Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 30 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
30 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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