MSc (Clin) Endodontics / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Applied Endodontics

Course unit fact file
Unit code DENT60022
Credit rating 30
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Offered by School of Dentistry
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The unit will include all aspects of endodontic treatment, both surgical and non-surgical treatment. Students will also be expected to go into detail of diagnosis and treatment planning. Some aspects of general restorative care and treatment planning will also be assessed.

 

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Basic Science of Applied Endodontology DENT60011 Co-Requisite Compulsory
Reflective Clinical Practice DENT61342 Co-Requisite Compulsory
Clinical Endodontics DENT61332 Co-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

'Applied Endodontics' aims to provide each participant with a comprehensive experience and training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of endodontic disease. Furthermore, the assessment and treatment planning elements will incorporate aspects of other relevant dental disciplines.The unit will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment.

Learning outcomes

On successful complketion of the unit, students will be able to:

  • understand the role of non surgical and surgical endodontic therapy for treatment of endodntic disease;
  • understand the influence that the patient’s general health may have on the use of non surgical and surgical therapy;
  • demonstrate knowledge to practice effective non surgical and surgical therapy, communicating with both specialist and non-specialist colleagues;
  • demonstrate knowledge of general restorative care and the restoration of the endodontically treated tooth;
  • understand limitations, benefits and risks of methods of non surgical and surgical endodontic therapy;
  • recognise own limitations, reflect on experiences and appreciate the need to continuing education;
  • appreciate the concept of multidisciplinary care of patients and teamwork;
  • undertake safe and effective non surgical endodontic therapy.
     

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Oral assessment/presentation 100%

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Lectures 8
Practical classes & workshops 56
Seminars 36
Work based learning 200

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Joanne Cunliffe Unit coordinator

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