Course unit details:
Periodontal Surgery
Course unit fact file
| Unit code |
DENT73021 |
| 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
The unit aims to equip the participant with a sound theoretical basis and practical experience of all elements of periodontal surgery. Theoretical and practical experience and competence in the following procedures will be gained:
- access flaps;
- apically repositioned flaps;
- resective techniques;
- surgical crown lengthening and other pre-prosthetic surgeries;
- regenerative techniques.
Aims
On completion of the programme of study, students will have acquired:
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knowledge of contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care;
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appropriate practical and clinical skills relevant to clinical periodontology;
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competence and confidence in a variety of transferable skills relevant to periodontology.
Assessment methods
| Method |
Weight |
| Written assignment (inc essay) |
50% |
| Practical skills assessment |
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 |
| Independent study |
150 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member |
Role |
| Kevin Seymour |
Unit coordinator |
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