Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

To equip students with the skills, applied knowledge and understanding to deliver high quality specialist level Endodontic clinical care to patients.

Two clinical training modules (MCD8102 and MCD8105) cover the second and third years of the MClinDent programme. Students will develop the skills listed through a mixture of clinical sessions, case-review sessions and simulated training (mannequin and cadaveric).

Outline Of Syllabus

The 900-hour MCD8102 clinical training module is delivered in continuity with MCD8105 and between them considers the following areas, through clinical experience (direct patient management, observations), personal reflection and case review sessions to develop:

• An understanding and a breadth and depth of knowledge of Endodontics.

• Acquire and become proficient in the skills required for specialist practice with an emphasis on practical skills, multidisciplinary treatment planning, disease prevention, and provision of specialist care in either primary or secondary care settings.

• Be proficient in a full range of technical and clinical skills in Endodontics to undertake treatment planning, disease prevention, and provision of specialist care in either primary or secondary care settings.

• Acquire and demonstrate attitudes necessary for the achievement and delivery of the highest standards of Endodontic care, in relation to the oral health needs of populations, the needs of patients under treatment and the personal development needs of the trainee.

• Develop the ability to collect relevant clinical information (biological, technical, psychological, social) from patients' history, examination and special tests and to integrate and analyse it to identify the nature of their problem, where necessary using differential and provisional lists, with further investigation and analysis to make a definitive diagnosis of the problem(s).

• Know about available treatment options in order to discuss with patients and make an appropriate choice if necessary in conjunction with other specialists) and to formulate an overall integrated plan of management for each patient.

• Develop the ability to systematically plan the management of a clinical problem and the necessary practical and surgical skills.

• Develop the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with referring clinicians, in order to coordinate the efficient delivery of care.

• Develop sufficient understanding of research to critically assess classical or new research work.

• Demonstrate ability and motivation to maintain the responsibilities related to continuing professional development and using a life-long learning philosophy.

• Have knowledge and practice of clinic governance issues.

• Demonstrate attitudes and understanding of ethical and societal issues and the place of their speciality in the overall healthcare spectrum.

• Demonstrate maintenance of the standards of practice in dentistry and Endodontics as determined by the GDC.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Academic modules cover the required knowledge outcomes. Demonstration of applied knowledge will be through the delivery and defence of clinical care to patients.

More specifically and aligned to the GDC curriculum for Specialist Training in Endodontics

On completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the oral and peri-oral tissues with particular emphasis on endodontic related tissues

2. Discuss the aetiology pathobiology and clinical presentation of diseases of the oral and peri-oral tissues

3. Discuss general and clinical epidemiology of oral diseases

4. Discuss biomaterial science relevant to endodontics

5. Discuss the impact of systemic diseases on oral tissues and of oral disease on systemic health

6. Discuss the behavioural, clinical and technical procedures involved in the treatment of patients requiring endodontic care

7. Communicate individually with patients and other professionals and in general educational and professional settings

8. Show evidence of the ability to assess research

Intended Skill Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate the application of knowledge and understanding of the evidence base supporting endodontic care to patients.
2. Diagnose, devise treatment plan and effectively communicate information to patients with complex endodontic needs and conditions
3. Deliver effective specialist level endodontic interventions
4. Deliver effective specialist level endodontic interventions in the context of wider restorative clinical care to patients
5. Demonstrate experience of working effectively with the surgical and prosthodontic members of an implant team.


More specifically and aligned to the GDC curriculum for Specialist Training in Endodontics

Intellectual Skills:

6. Demonstrate a broad and sound understanding of the evidence base in Endodontics
7. Demonstrate professional judgement to implement clinical solutions in response to problems by developing an evidence based treatment plan and taking an holistic approach to solving problems and designing treatment plans
8. Demonstrate the ability to critically assess scientific papers and available evidence such as guidelines using a variety of information sources
9. Evaluate critically the scope and limitations of the various techniques used in Endodontics balancing the risks and cost benefits of treatment demonstrating self-direction and autonomy
10. Develop an integrated insight into how the development and impact of their knowledge and skills is of value and relevance to the workplace
11. Appraise systematically current evidence in Endodontics and appreciate how research activity can inform practice
12. Demonstrate the ability to sustain a critical argument in writing and through oral presentations
13. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of hypothesis-setting and the design of suitable projects to address questions relating to the practice of Endodontics


Practical Skills :

14. Perform all appropriate clinical examinations proficiently, collecting biological, psychological and social information needed to evaluate the oral and related medical conditions for all patients
15. Provide clinical care to the highest ethical and technical standards in line with current knowledge and with the full and valid consent of patients
16. Demonstrate clinical proficiency in the delivery of preventive and interventional care as part of a holistic, comprehensive treatment plan
17. Identify and manage behavioural and related social factors which affect oral health
18. Use clinical information to implement strategies that facilitate the delivery of oral health
19. Co-ordinate overall treatment and care of patients and appreciate when it is appropriate to refer to a specialist in another area or a dental care professional
20. Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to support patients and to translate changes in clinical practice informed by clinical audit and research to the commissioners of oral healthcare through critical analyses of published data from clinical and laboratory-based studies in Endodontics


Transferable Skills:

21. Demonstrate effective and efficient leadership of a multi professional team practicing Endodontics
22. Undertake audit, peer review and continuing professional development guiding the learning of others
23. Demonstrate independent learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open-mindedness and in a spirit of critical enquiry

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The teaching on this clinical training module will be delivered as clinical sessions and associated preparation, reflection, work-based assessments and case-based presentation and review. Students will map their clinical experience, reflection, work based assessment, multi-source feedback to demonstrate where learning outcomes have been achieved. This mapping will be reviewed at the ARCP to determine satisfactory progression through the outcomes that cover both MCD8102 and MCD8105.

This maps to IKOs 1-8 and ISOs 1-23.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

This clinical training module is non-credit bearing, however it is a compulsory part of the programme which must be passed. Students must satisfactorily complete the required hours and requirements of the portfolio assessment to pass the module. Students will be formatively assessed at every patient event with feedback and grades being discussed after the clinical event and grades recorded in iDentity that are aligned to grading descriptors held in the clinical handbook.

The Portfolio assessment in this programme is designed to be in line with NHS Speciality Training processes as published by COPDEND. Students will map their clinical experience, reflection, work based assessment, multi-source feedback to demonstrate where learning outcomes have been achieved. This mapping will be reviewed at the ARCP (Annual Review of Competency Progression) to determine satisfactory progression through the outcomes that cover both MCD8102 and MCD8105.

At the end of the third year students will be expected to have achieved all the outcomes in MCD8105 after making sufficient progress in second year (MCD8102).

In order to pass the module students must successfully complete a minimum amount of clinical hours, meet the required standard of clinical training and achieve satisfactory demonstration of simulator-based skills as judged by the ARCP clinical specialty panel based on the portfolio evidence presented.

Students who fail the module will not be offered a resit opportunity and will be unable to continue their clinical training.

Further detail is provided in the programme regulations and handbook.

General Notes

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