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Postgraduate Dentistry 2022-2023

DE505A: MENTAL HEALTH & PHOBIA 1

7.5 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

DE5060: MSC SPECIAL CARE DISSERTATION 2

60 credits

Level 2

First Term

This self-led project is designed to allow the student to develop skills further within the academic discipline of research and literature review.

DE5555: CLINICAL PRACTICE & SERVICE PROVISION 2

7.5 credits

Level 2

Second Term

This course covers, in relation to special Care Dentistry:

 Health, Personal Health, Development and Stress

  • Appraisal
  • Assessment
  • Research

Maintaining good clinical practice

  • Probity
  • Information Technology
  • Clinical Governance
  • Guidelines

Local, National and International service planning

  • Principles of health systems (including NHS)
  • Legal Considerations
  • Financial considerations
  • Business planning

Team work and working with colleagues within and without your own discipline.

  • Systems for communication
  • Patient pathways

DE555A: MENTAL HEALTH & PHOBIA 2

7.5 credits

Level 2

Second 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

DE5560: MSC SPECIAL CARE DISSERTATION 1

0 credits

Level 2

Second Term

This self-led project is designed to allow the student to develop skills further within the academic discipline of research and literature review.

DE5051: CRITICAL APPRAISAL AND RESEARCH 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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.

DE5052: DISABILITY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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.

DE5053: AETIOLOGY OF DISABILITY AND CLINICAL CARE 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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.

DE5054: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SPECIAL CARE PATIENT 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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.

DE5055: CLINICAL PRACTICE & SERVICE PROVISION 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course covers, in relation to special Care Dentistry:

 Health, Personal Health, Development and Stress

  • Appraisal
  • Assessment
  • Research

Maintaining good clinical practice

  • Probity
  • Information Technology
  • Clinical Governance
  • Guidelines

Local, National and International service planning

  • Principles of health systems (including NHS)
  • Legal Considerations
  • Financial considerations
  • Business planning

Team work and working with colleagues within and without your own discipline.

  • Systems for communication
  • Patient pathways

DE5056: LEARNING DISABILITY 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First Term

With regard to learning disability, this course will explore the definition, prevalence, aetiology, relevant biological science, relevant behavioural science, the effect on oral health and dentition, the management of the condition for optimal oral health and treatment planning.

DE5057: MEDICALLY COMPROMISING CONDITIONS 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First Term

With regard to medically compromising conditions this course will explore the definition, prevalence, 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.

DE5058: PHYSICAL DISABILITY 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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

DE5059: THE OLDER DENTAL PATIENT 1

7.5 credits

Level 5

First 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.

DE5512: CLINICAL PRACTICE & SERVICE PROVISION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course covers, in relation to special Care Dentistry:

 Health, Personal Health, Development and Stress

  • Appraisal
  • Assessment
  • Research

Maintaining good clinical practice

  • Probity
  • Information Technology
  • Clinical Governance
  • Guidelines

Local, National and International service planning

  • Principles of health systems (including NHS)
  • Legal Considerations
  • Financial considerations
  • Business planning

Team work and working with colleagues within and without your own discipline.

  • Systems for communication
  • Patient pathways

DE5551: CRITICAL APPRAISAL AND RESEARCH 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second 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.

DE5552: DISABILITY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second 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.

DE5553: AETIOLOGY OF DISABILITY AND CLINICAL CARE 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second 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.

DE5554: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SPECIAL CARE PATIENT 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second 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.

DE5556: LEARNING DISABILITY 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second Term

With regard to learning disability, this course will explore the definition, prevalence, aetiology, relevant biological science, relevant behavioural science, the effect on oral health and dentition, the management of the condition for optimal oral health and treatment planning.

DE5557: MEDICALLY COMPROMISING CONDITIONS 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

Second Term

With regard to medically compromising conditions this course will explore the definition, prevalence, 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.

DE5558: PHYSICAL DISABILITY 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

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

DE5559: THE OLDER DENTAL PATIENT 2

7.5 credits

Level 5

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. 

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