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Health sciences: Dental Biomaterials
Unit information: Health sciences: Dental Biomaterials in 2018/19
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Unit name |
Health sciences: Dental Biomaterials |
Unit code |
ORDS20007 |
Credit points |
10 |
Level of study |
I/5
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Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
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Unit director |
Professor. Barbour |
Open unit status |
Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None
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Co-requisites |
None
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School/department |
Bristol Dental School |
Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Year 2 One element - Dental Biomaterials
Biomaterials are central to many processes in modern dentistry, and it is essential that dental students and qualified dentists have a thorough knowledge and understanding of both modern dental biomaterials, and the principles which lie behind the development and use of these and future biomaterials.
Aims:
- To produce a graduate who has the ability to select and handle biomaterials in a safe, cost effective and clinically appropriate manner.
- To produce a graduate who can evaluate current and future biomaterials in the light of a sound knowledge of biomaterials science.
- To produce a graduate who can obtain appropriate information about biomaterials and communicate relevant information to peers, patients and the lay public.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
- Discuss the mechanical, physical, chemical and biological properties of some common dental biomaterials, and relate these to the likely clinical performance of these materials
- Describe the composition of some common dental biomaterials and the chemical reactions they undergo during clinical processes, and relate these to the clinical applications and limitations of these biomaterials
- Describe and explain the most common reasons for failure of dental biomaterials, including adverse reactions that can occur between different materials
- Explain the science behind the different storage, handling, working, and disposal methods for different dental biomaterials
- Critically evaluate manufacturers’ claims for existing and new dental biomaterials.
Teaching Information
- Interactive lecture-tutorials with a combination of didactic and group/pair/individual activity with live eAssessment in a lecture theatre environment (4)
- Integrated practical-lectures with a combination of didactic teaching and practical activities in the Clinical Skills Lab (4)
Assessment Information
Summative:
- End-of-element eAssessment examination. 60min, range of question types..
Formative:
- Weekly progress tests using question styles and subject matter similar to that used in the exam.
- Live eAssessments during interactive lectures using Turning Point eVoting handsets.
Reading and References
van Noort R. Introduction to dental materials. 4th ed. Elsevier Mosby; 2013. ISBN 9780723436591.