Unit name | Periodontology |
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Unit code | ORDSM0032 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Cerajewska |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit of Teaching will be offered as an Optional Unit as part of a modular distance learning programme. The programme will allow students to build Certificate, Diploma or Masters level qualifications by combining optional 20 credit units. The Periodontology Unit has the following general aims:
Students will obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student will acquire the skills and attributes necessary for:
This is a blended learning course, which includes 2 intensive study days and supporting online learning materials.
It is expected that students will require up to 5 hours each week to participate in reading and learning activities for the duration of this unit.
Online resources include audiovisual materials, supporting documents and online activities with interactive tasks to support learning.
This Unit will have the following three summative assessments:
1. Online activities contribute 20% of the total Unit mark
2. A 2,500 word Reflective case report which will contribute to 40% of the total Unit mark
3. Final unit examination including which contributes to 40% of the total unit mark:
Palmer RD, Floyd PD. A clinical guide to Periodontology. BDJ Publications, London.
Chapple, ILC, Gilbert, AD. Understanding Periodontal Diseases: Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures in Practice. Quintessence Publishing
Heasman P, Preshaw P, Robertson, P, Chapple, ILC. Successful Periodontal Therapy: A Non-Surgical Approach. Quintessence Publishing.
Jenkison HF, Dymock D. The microbiology of periodontal disease. Dent Update 26;191-7: 1999
Ower P. The role of self-administered plaque control in the management of periodontal diseases. Dent Update 30;60-68: 2003
Clerehugh V, Tugnait A. Periodontal diseases in children and adolescents. Dent Update 28;222-32: 2001
Milward MR, Chapple ILC. Classification of periodontal diseases. Dent Update 2003; 30:37-44. Hussein I. Locally delivered antimicrobials in the management of periodontitis. Dent Update 34;494-506: 2007
An online reading list with easily accessible electronic journal is also available to support this unit.