| Unit name | Health Sciences: Oral Biology Year 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ORDS30001 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Dymock |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Dental School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
The Teaching Unit comprises three themes delivered in year 3 of the BDS programme.
They are as follows:
Themes 9, 10, 11 & library project
9. Tooth development
10. Orofacial functions
11. Age changes in oral and dental tissues
The two Units of Oral Biology deliver specialised teaching of anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology and physiology relating to the oral environment. Teaching is divided into eleven themes. These are delivered by both clinically and scientifically qualified staff with emphasis on relating scientific knowledge to the clinical condition at times appropriate for clinical activities within years 2 and 3 of the programme. An understanding of the situation both in health and the more common oral diseases is gained.
Students should obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student should acquire the skills and attributes necessary for:
This unit contributes to delivery and assessment of the following General Dental Council learning outcomes as specified in .
| O4 | Describe the principles of good research, how to access research and interpret it for use as part of an evidence based approach to practice |
| O5 | Apply an evidence-based approach to learning, practice, clinical judgment and decision making and utilise critical thinking and problem solving skills |
| 1.1.1 | Explain, evaluate and apply the principles of an evidencebased approach to learning, clinical and professional practice and decision making |
| 1.1.2 | Critically appraise approaches to dental research and integrate with patient care |
| 1.1.3 | Identify oral diseases and explain their relevance to prevention, diagnosis and treatment |
| 1.1.5 | Explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of oral disease |
| 1.1.6 | Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial and general anatomy and explain their application to patient management |
| 1.1.7 | Describe relevant physiology and discuss its application to patient management |
| 1.12.1 | Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial complex |
| 1.13.1 | Identify normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development and explain their significance |
| 1.13.3 | Identify and explain developmental or acquired occlusal abnormalities |
| 1.14.1 | Assess and manage caries, occlusion, and tooth wear |
| 1.14.2 | Recognise and manage temporomandibular joint disorders |
| 5.1 | Communicate effectively and sensitively by spoken, written and electronic methods and maintain and develop these skills |
| 6.2 | Be honest and act with integrity |
| 9.1 | Recognise and demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self and the rest of the team |
| 9.4 | Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning |
| 10.2 | Effectively manage their own time and resources |
Teaching will use a blended learning approach delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Students will be expected to engage with all learning.
A range of teaching are used in the unit including:
Summative Assessments:
Paper 1
Paper 2
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. ORDS30001).
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.
