Module Catalogue 2024/25

MCD8003 : Primary Endodontic Disease & Management

MCD8003 : Primary Endodontic Disease & Management

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Professor John Whitworth
  • Owning School: Dental Sciences
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

The aim of this module is for students to engage with and demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the literature and evidence base underpinning primary endodontic disease management of patients.

Outline Of Syllabus

This module considers the following areas through directed self-study, interactive seminars and reflective practice:

• Embryology, anatomy and physiology of teeth, periodontal and other relevant oral/peri-oral structures.
• Aetiology and pathobiology of caries, pulp and periapical conditions (microbiology, host response, immunology).
• Clinical presentation of pulp and periapical conditions.
• Epidemiology of pulp and primary endodontic conditions.
• Endodontic diagnosis, including pulp sensibility, imaging and the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests.
• Classification of endodontic conditions.
• Treatment planning for pulp and periapical conditions.
• Outcome criteria and expected outcomes from pulp and primary endodontic treatments.
• Infection control measures in dentistry, especially those relevant to endodontic management.
• Pain physiology and management, including local anaesthesia and postoperative pain control.
• Vital pulp therapies.
• Non-surgical primary endodontic treatment.
• Role of antibiotics in endodontic treatment.
• Biomaterials , including endodontic and restorative instruments and materials.
• Restoration of endodontically treated teeth.
• Outcome data for vital pulp therapies and primary endodontic treatment.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Discuss evidence underpinning the principles of primary endodontic disease prevention and management.
2. Describe the fundamental biology of tissues and structures and relevant to endodontics (embryology, anatomy, physiology).
3. Discuss the fundamental biology of pulp and periapical conditions
4. Discuss the science behind materials, equipment and techniques used in endodontic treatments and the restoration of root canal treated teeth.
5. Discuss current evidence on the effectiveness of different treatment modalities for the management of pulp and periapical conditions including prognostic and risk factors for each modality, criteria for success/failure and expected outcomes.
6. Explain treatment planning approaches, indications for treatments and decision-making theory.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Search and critically appraise literature relevant to the clinical management of pulp and primary endodontic conditions.
2. Critically appraise and synthesise evidence from a range of sources.
3. Identify levels of evidence and identify gaps in the body of knowledge.
4. Present information to professional colleagues and discuss/defend findings.
5. Utilise best evidence to inform clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and methods of care in the management of pulp and primary endodontic conditions.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion150:0050:00Preparation for examinations
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching301:0030:00PiP: 30 seminars or case-based discussions
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities301:3045:00Preparation for small group teaching activities.
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study175:0075:00Informed by curriculum, experiences-in programme & personal interests. Supported by discussion.
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Seminars and clinical case-based discussions will normally comprise of short presentations and/or small group discussion to draw on students’ understanding and own experiences as clinicians covering key themes underpinning delivery of primary endodontic disease and management of patients. This will specifically address the following outcomes: IKOs 1-6

Methods of assessing the clinical needs of patients will also be discussed and links made to desired clinical outcomes, design of treatment strategies, treatment planning and the management of patients. This will address the following outcomes: ISOs 1-5

Students will undertake independent study, which will involve reading, application of the knowledge and skills in their clinical practice and by engaging in critical reflection. This will consolidate the achievement of the outcomes discussed above.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Digital Examination601M5020 question MCQ format using Inspera Assessment software (PIP)
Digital Examination601M503 SAQ format using Inspera Assessment software (PIP)
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The learning outcomes are demonstrated by the student’s ability to successfully undertake and pass the module assessment that requires them apply their knowledge and understanding of primary endodontic disease and management (skills outcomes), and critically appraise both the literature and their approach to clinical practice within this context (knowledge outcomes). In the examinations candidates will be expected to formulate an opinion to manage a clinical based scenario and support or defend this position through application and critique of the supporting literature of primary endodontic disease and management of patients. This maps to the module outcomes: IKOs 1-6 and ISOs 1-5.

To pass this module students must obtain a scaled mark of 50% or above for each summative assessment.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

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