This module covers key concepts underpinning the delivery of Periodontal care, enabling learners to develop a systematic understanding and knowledge of the subject including relevant basic sciences, diagnosis, treatment planning, non-surgical treatment. It enables learners to reflect upon their current practice and become critically aware of current problems and areas with new developments. It also allows learners to develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental skills in subject areas essential to continuing professional development and evidence-based care, such as critical appraisal and MasterÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s level writing.
Teaching is delivered through seminars and by demonstrations and practical training in the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE).
You will cover:
- Masters level writing.
- IT support and use of referencing software.
- Clinical photography.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Anatomy of the periodontium and associated structures.
- Epidemiology and classification of periodontal disease.
- Host parasite interactions and periodontal pathology.
- Diagnosis and treatment planning in patients with periodontitis.
- Occlusal trauma.
- Initial/Non-surgical periodontal therapy; theory and hands-on.