Postgraduate Course: Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children and Adolescents (PDEN12001)
Course Outline
School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course aims to teach the student about the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and management of dental caries and periodontal disease in the child and adolescent. |
Course description |
Students are taught about the epidemiology and prevention of dental disease as well as the diagnosis and management of dental caries. Diagnosis and management of periodontal disease as well as the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic disease is also discussed.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2023/24, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
165 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% written exam |
Feedback |
Feedback is generally provided within three weeks of the exam date, |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | Paediatric Dentistry Written Exam Year 1 & 2 Semester 1 - Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children and Adolesce | 1:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognise the epidemiology of dental disease
- Interpret the prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis and management of periodontal disease in the child and adolescent
- Analyse the caries risk assessment process
- Apply the evidence base behind the prevention of dental disease
- Evaluate conventional and alternative restorative techniques for the primary dentition
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Reading List
The reading list will be made available prior to the start of teaching. |
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The postgraduate will use initiative and will demonstrate self-motivation whilst developing the ability to be critical with respect to their own performance. The postgraduates will develop their skills in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical skills and all aspects of patient management. |
Keywords | Caries risk assessment,Fluoride,Fissure sealants,Primary pulp therapy,Primary tooth restoration |
Contacts
Course organiser | Mrs Antoniella Busuttil Naudi
Tel: (0131) 536 3981
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Course secretary | Ms Petra Hopert
Tel: 0131 536 3982
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