MSc (Clin) Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Scientific Understanding of Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics 2

Course unit fact file
Unit code DENT70131
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Variable teaching patterns
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The method of delivery of knowledge would be mainly via lectures and seminars with emphasis on marked student participation. The students will also get the chance to practice their learning on restorative patients. Some of the topics covered are:

  • Occlusion
  • Temporamandibular disorders
  • Planning dental implants
  • Soft tissue management
  • Advanced prostheses
  • Full mouth rehabilitation

Aims

The aim of the clinical units is to give the student an understanding of the scientific basis of fixed and removable prosthodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients.

Assessment methods

Short Best Answer (SBA) and/or Extended Matching Questions (EMQ)

Feedback methods

The principles of feedback are as follows:

  • feedback should be provided in a timely manner that helps students understand (i) the marks or grades they have received for work submitted and (ii) how they might improve their performance in the future;
  • feedback should be as personal as possible to the individual student to enable reflection on individual skills and performance;
  • students have a responsibility to consider feedback given on their work, to seek to understand it, and to act on it.

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 150

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Julian Satterthwaite Unit coordinator

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