Last modified: 08 Aug 2024 10:46
This course introduces essential knowledge required for the understanding of the theory and practice of manufacturing protective and removable orthodontic appliances. Core knowledge for Orthodontic Laboratory functions.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 20 credits (10 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course introduces the student to the theoretical and practical knowledge for the materials and manufacturing processes for both protective and removable orthodontic appliances. The knowledge and techniques form the core knowledge for further advanced systems and techniques.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback provided within course lab sessions. Feedback provided on suitability for a patient. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate management and quality control procedures. |
| Procedural | Create | Design, manufacture and critique protective and removable orthodontic appliances. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35,41,47 | Feedback Weeks | 37,43,49 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback provided to whole class following examination. Borderline or failing student to receive targeted feedback on areas of development ahead of resit examinations. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Have knowledge of the science underpinning protective and passive/ active removable orthodontic appliances |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 45 | Feedback Weeks | 48 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback provided at both draft stage and then following formal submission. Ahead of any re-submission. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate management and quality control procedures. |
| Procedural | Create | Design, manufacture and critique protective and removable orthodontic appliances. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Describe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of protective and removable orthodontic appliances. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback provided to whole class and specific feedback to failing or borderline students. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Design, manufacture and critique protective and removable orthodontic appliances. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Describe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of protective and removable orthodontic appliances. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate management and quality control procedures. |
| Procedural | Understand | Have knowledge of the science underpinning protective and passive/ active removable orthodontic appliances |
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