MCD8004 : Complex Endodontics, Post-treatment Disease and 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: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is for students to engage with and demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the literature and evidence base underpinning complex endodontics, post-treatment disease and management of patients.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module considers the following areas through directed self-study, interactive seminars and reflective practice:
• Aetiology and pathobiology of post-treatment endodontic conditions.
• Epidemiology of post-treatment endodontic conditions.
• Diagnosis and treatment planning for post-treatment endodontic conditions.
• Techniques and materials for management of post-treatment endodontic conditions.
• Principles of surgical management and wound healing.
• Techniques and materials for surgical endodontic treatment.
• Perioperative care.
• Outcomes and epidemiology of post-treatment disease management.
• Aetiology and long-term management of dentoalveolar trauma
• Aetiology and management of complications following dentoalveolar trauma, including root resorption.
• Aetiology and management of periodontal-endodontic lesions.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Preparation for examinations |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | PiP: 30 seminars or case-based discussions |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 30 | 1:30 | 45:00 | Preparation for small group teaching activities. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | Informed by curriculum, experiences-in programme and personal interests. Supported by discussion. |
| Total | 200:00 |
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 complex 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 Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 2 | M | 50 | 20 question MCQ format using Inspera Assessment software (PIP) |
| Digital Examination | 60 | 2 | M | 50 | 3 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 complex endodontics 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MCD8004's Timetable