Unit information: Exam, Diagnosis, Special Investigations, Risk Factors and Treatment Planning in 2022/23

Unit name	Exam, Diagnosis, Special Investigations, Risk Factors and Treatment Planning
Unit code	ORDSM0055
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Dr. Gamboa
Open unit status	Not open
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)	Completion of Unit 1: Teaching, Research and Health Economics in Periodontology
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)	n/a
Units you may not take alongside this one
School/department	Bristol Dental School
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Unit Information

This unit aims to enhance their knowledge of assessment, need and performance of special Investigations, description and identification of risk factors and treatment planning in Periodontology. Students will learn how to assess periodontal conditions and classify them. They will be able to discuss the rationale behind the disease classification and to have a holistic approach to consider disease impact both at functional and aesthetic levels. They will be able to recognise biological and anatomical alterations, to develop holistic treatment plan options including detailed risks and indications for each option based on scientific evidence. They will be able to communicate effectively with peers and the lay people the requirements in relation to treatment options and possible outcomes based on evidence-based information. Students will be able to explain the steps in obtaining consent, notes taking and record keeping.

Your learning on this unit

Knowledge and understanding

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the oral and peri-oral tissues with particular emphasis on the periodontal and peri-implant tissues.
2. Explain the aetiology pathobiology and clinical presentation of diseases of the oral, peri-oral and peri-implant tissues
3. Discuss general and clinical epidemiology of oral diseases
4. Review the impact of systemic diseases on oral tissues and of oral disease on systemic health

Intellectual skills and attributes

1. Summarise the evidence base in Periodontics
2. Show professional judgement to implement clinical solutions in response to problems by developing an evidence-based treatment plan and taking a holistic approach to solving problems and designing treatment plans
3. Appraise scientific papers and available evidence such as guidelines using a variety of information sources

Other skills attributes

1. Report their performance in all appropriate clinical examinations proficiently, collecting biological, 'psychological and social information needed to evaluate the oral and related medical conditions for all patients
2. Demonstrate clinical proficiency in the delivery of preventive and interventional care as part of a holistic, comprehensive treatment plan
3. Recognise and manage behavioural and related social factors which affect oral health
4. Use clinical information to implement strategies that facilitate the delivery of oral health
5. Undertake peer review and continuing professional development guiding the learning of others
6. Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open-mindedness and in a spirit of critical enquiry

How you will learn

This unit accounts for 20 credits and there will be a total of 200 learning hours.

The unit will be taught through face-to-face contact symposium, weekly asynchronous and synchronous online resources including tutorials, discussions based on key readings and students experiences, evidence base summaries, case study presentation involving evidence based search, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making; peer-to-peer interactions involving group and individual exercises; presentations, discussion, and debate. The assessment for this unit will be a written piece of work where students will need to apply the principles of search for evidence-based scientific information and reporting applied to a given case.

The remaining learning hours will be spent in independent study and in the preparation and production of assessment. The symposium will be team-taught by a range of academics in the school, and invited external experts. The weekly asynchronous and synchronous teaching will follow an initial timetable with key concepts and building students learning to cover all the unit learning outcomes.

How you will be assessed

Summative – written exam - Applied Evidence Base Report (2000 words)

Resources

If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.

If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ORDSM0055).

How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.