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DE1004: REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS (2) COMPLETE DENTURES (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

The course introduces the student to complete denture manufacturing processes. It looks at how differing jaw relationships can dictate tooth positioning. More complex problems relating to complete dentures opposing natural lower teeth are shown. This course builds on the skills learned in the previous courses on Primary dental laboratory Skills and Partial dentures.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 20 credits (10 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr James Mackie

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

  • Dentistry (DE)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

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 builds on the theoretical knowledge and practice of complete dentures. Students are provided with the theory and practice of more complex dental manufacturing processes for complete dentures. Students will demonstrate this knowledge in the laboratory setting in the design and manufacture of a variation of removable prostheses they provide for their clients patients.

 

The course fulfils the Government Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Dental technology.


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

Observed Structured Practical Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
Assessment Weeks 27 Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 3,4,11,12 Feedback Weeks

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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyApply legal, regulatory, management and quality control procedures to administer dental prescriptions.
ProceduralCreateDesign, manufacture and critique dental removable Complete Prosthodontic appliances.
ProceduralApplyDescribe and apply the science underpinning dental materials used in the manufacture of dental removable Complete Prosthodontic appliances.
ReflectionEvaluateDescribe and evaluate the procedures used in designing and manufacturing dental removable Complete Prosthodontic appliances.

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