15 credits
Level 2
First Term
With regard to mental health and phobiathis course will explore
The definition, prevalence,aetiology, relevant biological science,and relevant behavioural science
The effect on oral health and dentition, the management of the condition for optimal oral health care and treatment planning
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
This course covers, in relation to special Care Dentistry:
Health, Personal Health, Development and Stress
Maintaining good clinical practice
Local, National and International service planning
Team work and working with colleagues within and without your own discipline.
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
With regard to medically compromising conditions this course will explore the definition , prevelance , aetiology, relevant biological science, relevant behavioural science and the effect on oral health and dentition, the management of the condition for optimal oral health and treatment planning
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
With regard to physical disability this course will explore the definition , prevalence,aetiology, relevant biological science and relevant behavioural science.
The effect on oral health and dentition will be explored as well as the management of the condition for optimal oral health and treatment planning
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
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.
20 credits
Level 3
Full Year
Preparation and submission of the dissertation
15 credits
Level 5
Third Term
This course covers the basic principles behind appraising literature and undertaking research in order to assess and develop an evidence base for special care dentistry.
15 credits
Level 5
Third Term
This course delivers practical experience in providing clinical care to a number of special care patients focussing on key skills and strategies required for the effective delivery of oral care. An understanding of risk assessment will also be covered.
15 credits
Level 5
Third Term
This course explores the underlying medical, social and emotional effects of conditions which may cause disability and how this relates to special care dentistry.
15 credits
Level 5
Third Term
This course explores models of disability and health belief in relation to oral care.
The legal and ethical frameworks covered are put in to the context of special care dentistry and oral care.
20 credits
Level 5
First Term
This is the third course in the programme which focuses on endodontics and the relationship between the endodontic canal system and the periodontium.
20 credits
Level 5
Second Term
The penultimate course explores the business of Advanced General Practice
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