MSc Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course unit details:
Basic Principles in Paediatric Dentistry
| Unit code | DENT61261 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Division of Dentistry |
| 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
The unit aims to enable students to gain a comprehensive overview of Paediatric Dentistry including a thorough knowledge of the clinical/scientific evidence and literature in relation to various diagnoses and techniques.
Teaching and learning methods
- Growth and Development in the Paediatric Patient
- Behaviour management in the Paediatric Dental Patient
- Dental trauma in the Developing Dentition
- Restorative materials in the primary and early mixed dentition
- Pulp therapy in the primary dentition
- The Medically Compromised Paediatric Dental Patient
Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to demonstrate effective knowledge and understanding of how to examine, diagnose and manage the major clinical problems associated with paediatric dentistry. Students will also be able to demonstrate an appreciation of an multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive paediatric patient care.
Intellectual skills
Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the dental literature in relation to paediatric dentistry, and will undertake critical evaluation, problem solving and sound judgment for clinical problems.
Practical skills
Students will develop the skills to search for appropriate dental literature, appraise the literature and develop both a powerpoint presentation and a more in-depth handout for each topic. Student will also develop their presentation skills.
Transferable skills and personal qualities
Students will develop literature review skills, critical appraisal skills and presentation skills.
Assessment methods
5 x Powerpoint presentations with comprehensive handouts, forming the basis of a personal portfolio (60%)
Written essay (30%)
Production of a patient information leaflet (10%)
Feedback methods
Feedback for the presentations will be provided immediately in verbal and written form. Feedback for the essay and patient information leaflet will be provided in written form within 15 working days of the assessment.
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Siobhan Barry | Unit coordinator |