MSc Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) / Course details
Year of entry: 2025
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Course unit details:
Advanced Principles in Paediatric Dentistry
| Unit code | DENT61250 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Full year |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will be delivered via a combination of 10 x 1 hour didactic lectures delivered by consultants and specialists from the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and 10 x 3 hour seminars which will involve the preparation and delivery of a PowerPoint presentation and handouts by each student per seminar. These seminars will be run by a consultant or specialist in Paediatric Dentistry and students will be marked for each presentation and handout.
Aims
This unit aims to build on the knowledge and skills from Basic Principles in Paediatric Dentistry and enable students to further develop a comprehensive overview of Paediatric Dentistry including a thorough knowledge of the clinical/scientific evidence and literature in relation to various diagnoses, advanced techniques and multi-disciplinary consultant led care.
Learning outcomes
Assessment methods
Presentation of 10 x Powerpoint presentations and comprehensive handouts - this will form the basis of a personal portfolio (75%)
Production and presentation of a poster relating to a topic of evidence-based healthcare or clinical treatment (25%)
Feedback methods
Immediate verbal and written feedback will be provided on the presentations.
Feedback will be provided along with marks for the poster component.
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Siobhan Barry | Unit coordinator |