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DE5526: THE OLDER DENTAL PATIENT (2024-2025)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:09


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 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Iain Ramsay 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?

No

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

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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

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request.

Word Count 4000
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionAnalyseHave 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.
ReflectionCreateBe able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition.
ReflectionEvaluateUnderstand the aetiology and natural history of the condition in order to fully understand and consider how dental and oral health may be affected.
ReflectionEvaluateHave 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.

Case Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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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.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionAnalyseHave 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.
ReflectionCreateBe able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition.
ReflectionEvaluateUnderstand the aetiology and natural history of the condition in order to fully understand and consider how dental and oral health may be affected.
ReflectionEvaluateHave 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.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Case Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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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.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

Look up Week Numbers

Feedback

Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail.  All others upon request.

Word Count
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateHave 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.
ReflectionEvaluateUnderstand the aetiology and natural history of the condition in order to fully understand and consider how dental and oral health may be affected.
ReflectionCreateBe able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition.
ReflectionAnalyseHave 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.

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