Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:37
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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course involves maiantaininga log of patient contacts as well as self directed learning and face to face workshops and lectures.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
A Case Book consisting of a log of 5-10 patients students have seen on the course and will include referencing and reflection on clinical decision making. Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
Word Count | 4000 | |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
A Case Book consisting of a log of 5-10 patients students have seen on the course and will include referencing and reflection on clinical decision making. Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 23 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
Word Count | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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. |
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