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. Gamboa |
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. A 2,500 word Reflective Case Report which will contribute to 50% of the unit mark
2. A final unit examination which which will contribute 50% of the unit mark. The exam has two parts:
- Multiple Short Answer questions (25%) - E-assessment (25%)All assessment must be passed ≥ 50% and there is no compensation between the individual assessments.
Proceedings of the World Workshop on the Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Volume 45, Issue 7: 2018.
Lindhe J, Lang NP, Berglundh T, Giannobile WV, Sanz M. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
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.
Jepsen K, Jepsen S. Antibiotics/antimicrobials: systemic and local administration in the therapy of mild to moderately advanced periodontitis. Periodontology 2000 71;82-112:2016
An online reading list with easily accessible electronic journal is also available to support this unit.