Unit name | Periodontal Disease Year 1 |
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Unit code | ORDS20014 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Mrs. Alison Grant |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
N/A |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit is only taught on the Diploma in Dental Hygiene.
Year 1
Elements:
This unit introduces the first year student to periodontal disease. Examining how periodontal conditions are classified, before moving on to look in detail at chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. This comprises histopathology, aetiology, clinical features, the basics of periodontal treatment and disease progression.
Aims:
Lecture
Small group teaching
Self-directed learning
Independent study
Formative:
Dental Deposits
Open book home assignment - 1 essay (plaque biofilm)
Periodontal Disease
Continuous assessment (CA) on clinic using a predetermined standard assessment scheme, graded with immediate feedback to the student by clinical staff. Reflective Practice – Each student to complete ongoing personal journal/log book/e-portfolio and opportunity to self-reflect and progress discussed with Tutors during and at the end of the Unit.
Students overall performance in the programme will be reviewed and discussed at the School Progress committee.
Failure to comply with completion of formative assessments by the stated end of term deadlines will be raised at the Progress Committee. Any performance not completed or deemed unsatisfactory will be reviewed along with the students overall performance and may affect the students progression. Students overall performance in the programme will be reviewed and discussed at the School Progress committee.
Summative:
This unit has no internal summative assessment. However Periodontal Disease topics can be assessed within Finals examinations for the Diploma in Dental Hygiene.
Prevention of Oral Disease (3rd Ed)
Murray
ISBN:01926 24563
Understanding Periodontal Disease
I. Chapple, A Gilbert
ISBN: 1-85097-053-x