Course unit details:
Adjunctive Treatments & Antimicrobials
Unit code | DENT71041 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit is designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience to obtain competence in the applications of adjunctive treatments and antimicrobials. It will aim to not only develop clinical abilities, but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment.
Topics covered are:
- antimicrobial treatment of periodontal diseases;
- use of systemic antimicrobials;
- use of topical antimicrobials;
- modulation of host response.
Aims
On completion of the programme of study, students will have acquired:
- knowledge of contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care;
- appropriate practical and clinical skills relevant to clinical periodontology;
- competence and confidence in a variety of transferable skills relevant to periodontology.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Written exam | 50% |
Written assignment (inc essay) | 50% |
Feedback methods
Feedback forms will be completed by examiners for all elements of accredited assessment and students are encouraged to make an appointment with the Director via the Programme Administrator to discuss such feedback.
Study hours
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Radha Bharathi Dhandapani | Unit coordinator |