| Unit name | Exam, Diagnosis, Special Investigations, Risk Factors and Treatment Planning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ORDSM0055 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gamboa |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Dental School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
This unit aims to enhance your knowledge of assessment, need and performance of special investigations, description and identification of risk factors and treatment planning in Periodontology.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
You will learn how to assess periodontal conditions and classify them. You will be able to discuss the rationale behind the disease classification and to have a holistic approach to consider disease impact both at functional and aesthetic levels. You will be able to recognise biological and anatomical alterations, to develop holistic treatment plan options including detailed risks and indications for each option based on scientific evidence. You will be able to communicate effectively with peers and the lay people the requirements in relation to treatment options and possible outcomes based on evidence-based information. You will be able to explain the steps in obtaining consent, notes taking and record keeping.
An overview of content
This Unit will help you to gain knowledge and experience in assessment, identification of need and performance of special investigations, classification and treatment planning in periodontology.
Your learning on this unit
As a result of this Unit, you will become more confident in performing a full periodontal assessment including relevant special investigations which will contribute to formulation of diagnoses and treatment planning in periodontology.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
This unit accounts for 20 credits and there will be a total of 200 learning hours.
The unit will be taught through mix methods including exercises such as face-to-face contact symposium, weekly asynchronous and synchronous online resources including tutorials, discussions based on key readings and students experiences, evidence base summaries, case study presentation involving evidence based search, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making; peer-to-peer interactions involving group and individual exercises; presentations, discussion, and debate.
The remaining learning hours will be spent in independent study and in the preparation and production of assessment. The symposium will be team-taught by a range of academics in the school, and invited external experts. The weekly asynchronous and synchronous teaching will follow an initial timetable with key concepts and building students learning to cover all the unit learning outcomes.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
An example of a report will be discussed with you.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Written coursework - Applied Evidence Base Report, 2000 words. (100%)
When assessment does not go to plan:
If you do not pass the unit, you will normally be given the opportunity to take a reassessment as per the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes. Decisions on the award of reassessment will normally be taken after all taught units of the year have been completed. Reassessment will normally be in a similar format to the original assessment that has been failed.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ORDSM0055).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
