Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

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

Outline Of Syllabus

This module considers the following areas through directed self-study, interactive seminars and reflective practice:
• Gross anatomy in relation to infection, local anaesthesia, differential diagnosis.
• Diagnosis and management of infections.
• Diagnosis and management of complex pain.
• Medical considerations.
• Interface with other dental disciplines: oral medicine, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics (splinting, forced eruption), oral surgery (tooth transplantation, intentional replantation, periodontics (crown lengthening, implant dentistry), gerodontology, special care dentistry.
• Conscious sedation.
• Medicolegal considerations and risk management.
• Business considerations.
• Historical context of endodontic care.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

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

1. Discuss the clinical management of infections of endodontic origin.
2. Discuss the management of complex pain.
3. Describe the relevance of medical conditions in endodontic care.
4. Discuss the interface of endodontics with other dental disciplines.
5. Describe medicolegal considerations and risk management in endodontics.
6. Describe key considerations in providing endodontic care in a practice context.

Intended Skill Outcomes

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

1. Search and critically appraise literature relevant to the broader context of endodontic clinical care.
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 holistic management of patients with endodontic conditions.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Seminars and clinical case-based discussions will normally comprise of short presentations and/or small group discussions to draw on students' understanding and own experiences as clinicians covering key themes underpinning delivery of the broader context of 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.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The learning outcomes are demonstrated by the students' ability to successfully undertake and pass the module assessment that requires them to 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 essay 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 105.

General Notes

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