| Unit name | Endodontology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ORDSM0034 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Arzandeh |
| 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 Endodontology Unit has the following three Elements and their general aims are: -
Element 1. Armamentarium for vital pulp therapy and root canal treatment
To provide participants with the knowledge of equipment and techniques applicable to modern endodontics and to consider specific protocols for root canal treatment
Element 2. Outcome analysis in endodontology including success and survival
To review the literature to evaluate outcomes of various interventions applicable to endodontics so as to be able to provide patients with useful information when treatment planning.
Element 3: Case studies
To present and review fully documented case reports of endodontic treatment provided by the participant within the timescale of the Element
Students will obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student will acquire the skills and attributes necessary for:
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:
This Unit will have three summative assessments: - 1. Two written coursework assignments of 1,500 words (40%) 2. Final written (multiple short answer) examination of 2 hour's duration (60%) All assessments must be passed ≥ 50% and there is no compensation between the individual assessments.
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. ORDSM0034).
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.
