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 scientific basis of periodontology and implant dentistry.

Outline Of Syllabus

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

• Anatomy and physiology of periodontal and peri-implant structures and other relevant oral/peri-oral tissues
• Aetiology and pathobiology of periodontal and peri-implant conditions and diseases (microbiology, host response, immunology)
• Clinical presentation of periodontal and peri-implant conditions and diseases including pain physiology
• Risk factors for periodontal disease (local and systemic including diabetes, tobacco, genetics, stress)
• Behaviour change science and techniques
• Epidemiology of periodontal diseases
• Periodontal Medicine (links with systemic diseases and conditions including how oral microorganisms can be dispersed to distant sites)
• Periodontal assessment including radiology and the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests
• Periodontal diagnosis and classification
• Treatment planning approaches for periodontal diseases and dental implants
• Prognostic criteria, success/failure criteria and quality of life outcomes
• Expected outcomes from periodontal and dental implant treatments
• Paediatric Periodontology
• Infection control measures in dentistry, especially those relevant to periodontology and implant dentistry
• Diagnosis and management of perio-endo lesions
• Occlusion and its influence on periodontic practice including splinting
• Non-plaque induced gingival diseases
• Periodontal equipment (probes, manual and power-driven instruments)
• Biomaterials in the context of specialist periodontics and implant dentistry
• Managing periodontal infections (NUG, periodontal abscess)
• Outcomes/epidemiology following non-surgical
• Pharmacology and therapeutics of analgesic use in the context of specialist periodontics and implant dentistry
• Features of non-dental and chronic pain conditions in the context of specialist periodontics and implant dentistry

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

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

1. Discuss the classical and contemporary literature underpinning the principles of periodontal disease prevention and management and dental implant treatment.
2. Describe the fundamental biology of periodontal and peri-implant structures and diseases.
3. Discuss the science behind materials, equipment and techniques used in periodontics and implant dentistry
4. Discuss the current best evidence on the effectiveness of different periodontal management strategies, including prognostic and risk factors for each modality, criteria for success/failure and expected outcomes.
5. 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. Identify and critically appraise the periodontal and implant dentistry literature allowing selection of the best evidence base to inform clinical decisions.
2. Conduct a comprehensive assessment to aid arriving at an accurate periodontal disease diagnosis.
3. Devise suitable management strategies and plan considering the likely prognosis of the dentition and the expected outcomes of treatment.
4. Deliver effective behaviour change interventions and manage disease risk factors.

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 the scientific basis of periodontology and implant dentistry. This will specifically address the following outcomes: IKOs 1-5

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 1-4

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 prima supporting literature in the scientific basis of periodontology and implant dentistry (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 the scientific basis of periodontology, implant dentistry and the management of patients. This maps to the module outcomes: IKOs 1-5 and ISOs 1-4.

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

General Notes

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