DE5516: THE OLDER DENTAL PATIENT (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58

Course Overview

With regard to the older dental patient this course will explore the definition, prevalence, aetiology , relevant biological science and relevant behavioural science

All aspects of the older dental patient will be covered with particular emphasis on dementia, stroke and Parkinsons disease The effect on oral health and dentition as well as management of the conditions associated with aging will be addressed in respect of oral health and treatment planning.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	2
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Iain Bovaird

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course involves maiantaininga log of patient contacts as well as self directed learning and face to face workshops and lectures

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective Written Report

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks	15	Feedback Weeks	18	Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Reflection	Analyse	Have an understanding of current developments in the management of the condition and how oral care and maintaining good oral health can be best managed for the patient .
Reflection	Create	Be able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition
Reflection	Evaluate	Understand the aetiology and natural history of the condition in order to fully understand and consider how dental and oral health may be affected
Reflection	Evaluate	Have practical experience of and understanding of the condition such that you are able to appropriately plan the patients care including taking all fields of dental care in to account .