HS744-6-AU-SO:
Managing the Oral Care of Children and Adolescents Part 2
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Friday 23 August 2024
30
17 November 2023
Requisites for this module
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BSC B751 Oral Health Science
This module allows student dental therapists to use their clinical practice as a focus for their study and consider this environment by focussing their scholarship, research and enquiry on enhancing effective clinical practice.
By the end of this module the student should have:
1. applied their knowledge of the various dental disorders and systemic diseases by applying this to the management and treatment of the growing and developing child into adolescent patients.
2. the academic, clinical and technical skills to plan, undertake preventive and restorative procedures and manage the care of child and adolescent patients using a patient centred, evidence-based and holistic and professional approach.
3. the ability to act autonomously in an ethical and professional manner within the General Dental Council’s Scope of Practice guidance document and take responsibility for their actions in preparation for the workplace upon qualification.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal growth and development of the child and adolescent and how this relates to patient care of young patients.
2. demonstrate knowledge of dental disorders and systemic diseases which may affect the management of children and adolescents.
3. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the principles of management of the different types of carious lesions in the primary dentition
4. understand and demonstrate the influence of tooth morphology on restorative techniques in the primary dentition
5. have the underpinning knowledge to manage trauma and dental injuries in the primary and permanent dentition
6. appreciate the factors influencing the selection of materials for the restoration of the primary tooth
7. understand and demonstrate management of the behaviour of the young child and adolescent patient
8. demonstrate a thorough understanding of cavity design and classification, and pulp protection for the primary dentition
9. demonstrate the principles and techniques for assessing pulp vitality and the management of deep carious lesions and pulpal exposures in the primary dentition.
10. demonstrate competency in the broad range of restorative and preventive clinical skills for children and adolescents within the General Dental Council’s Scope of Practice guidance document
11. have knowledge and skills for managing special needs children and adolescents
12. interpret radiographs in the dental development of a child patient, and in the management of dental diseases.
13. undertake diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment pertaining to the care of children and adolescents, including those with special needs, in conjunction with dentists.
14. the ability to practise both independently and as a team member recognising own limitations and when to seek advice.
This module is a core compulsory module of the BSc (Hons) Oral Health Science programme. This module enables the student dental therapist to integrate knowledge of primary tooth morphology, pulpal physiology and clinical radiology with cavity design, restorative techniques and dental materials. This module builds on child psychology and behaviour management skills to an advanced level to enable students to provide clinical restorative treatment to young children and adolescents. This module develops a comprehensive, patient-centered, problem-solving approach to clinical assessment and treatment planning stressing the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment. In addition, emphasis is on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of common oral health diseases.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and dental therapy covering theoretical teaching, linking clinical work based placement. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature.
Overview:
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be skills-focussed sessions to enhance specific skills. Clinical and reflective log analysis will provide authentic examples to relate theory and practice. In addition, lectures will introduce key concepts. Individual tutorials, as negotiated between student and academic supervisors and experiential learning in practice-based placements with experienced clinical educators, will further enhance teaching and learning.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Case Study |
|
50% |
| Practical |
Placement Skills |
|
|
| Practical |
Unseen Case Presentation |
|
50% |
Additional coursework information
3,000 word case study
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Miss Aylen Dervish, email: ad21071@essex.ac.uk.
BSc Oral Health Team
Lizze Lewis
E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
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Mrs Beverley Bishop
BCHC NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Available via Moodle
Of 54 hours, 18 (33.3%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
36 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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