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Students should note that all of the modules below may not be available to them. International visiting students should consult the International Education Office regarding selection of modules. Undergraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Undergraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. Postgraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Postgraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. |
DS1002 Fundamentals of Dental Practice
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 50 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars; 9 x 2hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eleanor O'Sullivan, University Dental School & Hospital.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eleanor O'Sullivan, University Dental School & Hospital; Staff, University Dental School & Hospital, & Visiting Lecturers.
Module Objective: To engage with, and impart to First Year dental students the fundamentals of dental practice.
Module Content: The duties and responsibilities of the dental team; an appreciation of the roles of the different dental specialities. The oral tissues in health. Oral health education. Infection control in dentistry. Introduction to computing and the use of computers in dentistry. Introduction to the material science and uses of dental materials. The philosophy and methodology of the behavioural sciences including the social, cultural and psychological influences on behaviour. The biological basis of behaviour. Social, psychological and moral development. Sociology of illness. Basic concepts in ethics. Personality, thinking and learning including thinking and learning styles; memory and perception, inter-personal communication skills. The corelation between behaviour and health.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate a knowledge of the remit of oral care
· Categorise the various dental specialities
· Evaluate the differences between good and inadequate infection control practices
· Describe the differences in the oral tissues in health and disease
· Differentiate the properties and indications for use of a specific range of dental materials
· Discuss and compare relevant behavioural science theories
· Appreciate the relevance and significance of behavioural science in the clinical disciplines.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 3 hour in class test); Oral Assessment 200 marks (end of year).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment; Oral Examination. Attendance at lectures, practicals and seminars.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must pass the in-class test and oral components independently. For students not achieving this result the lower of the two marks, calculated as a percentage of the total marks available, will be returned.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Resubmit Continuous Assessment (whether passed or failed) (students must repeat the 3 hour in-class test). Oral Examination.
DS4003 Clinical Medical Sciences in Dentistry
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2 and Teaching/Research Period 3.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 3hr(s) Seminars; 10 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery; Staff, University Dental School & Hospital; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To use the students prior knowledge in the area of pathology to develop their understanding and familiarity with common presentations of medical and surgical disease in the ambulatory patient attending for routine dental treatment.
Module Content: The presentation, clinical relevance and management of the more common and important systemic diseases will be considered as will the associated therapeutic considerations for dental treatment.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Assess the patient's general status in the dental chair in relation to any significant systemic disease
· Identify and ask the pertinent questions relating to an individual's state of health and disease and interpret the answers
· Identify relevant disease processes and be familiar with their implications for dental treatment
· Evaluate how an individual's medical conditions and therapies may impact on the provision of dental care
· Discuss the importance of liaison with relevant medical experts in relation to prioritising treatment needs.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (In class test 50 marks, (MCQ paper). Clinical assessment 50 marks (OSCE and/or clinical)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% No compensation is permitted for the clinical assessment. A candidate cannot pass the module unless he/she attains a mark of 50% in the clinical assessment.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Marks in Passed Elements are carried forward. Failed elements of Continuous Assessment must be repeated as prescribed by the School.).
DS4004 Introduction to Dental Surgery
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2 and Teaching/Research Period 3.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 40 x 3hr(s) Other (Dental Surgery clinical attachments); 30 x 40min(s) Lectures; 40 x 30min(s) Seminars (As part of clinical attachment).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Donal McDonnell, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery; Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To allow the student to acquire relevant understanding and a degree of clinical skill in the techniques used for dentoalveolar extraction, radiographic technique and interpretation, and the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases. To introduce the student to the presentation and management of dental emergencies and to facilitate their learning with practical experience.
Module Content: Diagnosis - revision and development of history taking and interpretation.
Oral radiology - experience in the taking and interpretation of radiographs
Local anaesthesia - revision of theory and technique
Dental extractions - development of clinical skills in this area
Dental emergencies - development of clinical skills in this area
CPR - continued practice and revision of technique
Oral Medicine - introduction to mucosal disease and oral manifestations of systemic disease
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Obtain and record acccurate and comprehensive medical/dental and social histories from patients exercising judgement in relation to the questions and demonstrating empathy and communication skills with the patients.
· Interpret the significance of the history and develop appropriate treatment plans and differential diagnoses, being cognisant of patient's needs and wishes. Obtain informed consent for all treament plans and demonstrate awareness of when it is appropriate to refer patients.
· Deliver effective local anaesthesia in the mandible and maxilla and identify the appropriate agents that may be used.
· Identify the appropriate armamentarium and techniques for simple extractions in the mandible and maxilla.
· Summarise the different oral radiographic techniques employed in general dental practice.
· Become familiar with the various biopsy techniques and when each of these is indicated.
· Demonstrate proficiency in CPR.
· Identify and treat dental emergencies.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (Graded Clinical Performance 30 marks; In-class written tests 135 marks; OSCE 135 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Satisfactory attendance at clinics, lectures and tutorials.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students failing Continuous Assessment and/or Clinical Assessment must take a Clinical Examination and Oral, as prescribed by the School.).
Credit Weighting: 10
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2 and Teaching/Research Period 3.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 20 Lectures; Other (114 hrs Clinical; Local Reading).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery; Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To develop competency in oral surgery, oral medicine and oral radiology.
Module Content: Oral surgery, general anaesthesia and sedation, management of the acute case, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral therapeutics, oral radiology. Basic life support for health care providers.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate how to carry out an oral surgical procedure, including flap design, bone removal, tooth elevation and suturing techniques
· Discuss the principles and indications for sedation and general anaesthesia
· Diagnose and treat acute dental emergencies and be competent at carrying out basic life support including CPR
· Prescribe suitable medication for control of pain and oral infections
· Identify and understand the principles of management of oral mucosal disease and the oral manifestations of relevant systemic disease.
· Identify and refer malignant oral disease
· Demonstrate an understanding of the pathological basis of oral disease
· Identify and know how to manage pathological conditions of the jaws
· Take and interpret appropriate dental radiographs.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (In-Class test 80 marks; Clinical Examination 50 marks; Clinical Viva 50 marks; Progessive Assessment 20 marks.).
Compulsory Elements: Satisfactory attendance at clinics, lectures and tutorials.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% In addition, students must achieve 50% in both clinical examination and clinical viva components to pass the module.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
DS7002 Basic Oral Surgical Techniques
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 50 Tutorials; 250hr(s) Other (Supervised Clinical Procedures).
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand the principles of Basic Oral Surgery techniques.
Module Content: Dento-alveolar, pre-prosthetic and orthodontic surgery, dental trauma, Oral Radiology
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Carry out dento-alveolar, pre-prosthetic and orthodontic surgery
· Manage patients who sustain dental trauma
· Prescribe and interpret appropriate radiographic investigations to successfully carry out dento-alveolar, pre-prosthetic and orthodonic surgery
· Interpret radiographs taken prior to dento-alveolar, pre-prosthetic and orthodontic surgery.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Documented Clinical Competences 200 marks, Case Presentations 200 marks.).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Satisfactory participation in Clinical activities.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Dedicated course work must be repeated as prescribed by the Department.
Credit Weighting: 10
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
Teaching Methods: 55hr(s) Lectures (Tutorials and Audit Projects.).
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand the principles of surgical audit.
Module Content: Surgical audit, collection of information, collection of data, data presentation, closing the audit circle.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Assess the need for surgical audit
· Describe how to carry out surgical audit
· Describe the importance of completing the audit cycle.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (2 Audit Projects, 100 Marks each.).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Satisfactory participation in clinical activities.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Dedicated course work must be repeated as prescribed by the department.
DS7005 Oral Medicine and Pathology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 8hr(s) Lectures; 15hr(s) Tutorials; 45hr(s) Other (Clinical sessions); 15hr(s) Other (Case presentations).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Dr Christine McCreary, Department of Dental Surgery; Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery, and other visiting lecturers; Mr Gerard Kearns, Department of Dental Surgery.
Module Objective: To understand the basis of oral medicine and pathology as it relates to oral surgery practice.
Module Content: Included will be the main presenting conditions in an oral medicine context with the accompanying oral pathological background. The interaction and relationship between oral surgery and oral medicine and pathology will be explored.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify and evaluate those patients presenting with oral medical problems.
· Demonstrate a proficiency in detailed complete history taking from patients with complex problems.
· Appreciate the complementary roles of other dental specialties and discuss the interaction regarding more complex cases with them.
· Discuss the various mucosal and muco-cutaneous conditions which may present in oral surgical practice.
· Perform the different oral biopsy techniques and process appropriately.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (Clinical case presentations 150 marks, practical work 75 marks, projects 75 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Satisfactory attendance at clinics and participation in assessments.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination:
DS7100 Basic Science Relevant to Oral Surgery Practice
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 100hr(s) Lectures; Tutorials; Directed Study; Other (Case Conferences).
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand the scientific basis of the practice of oral surgery
Module Content: Lectures and tutorials in applied surgical anatomy, applied physiology, microbiology and therapeutics
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify the surgical anatomy of the mouth and jaws
· Describe the physiology of the oral environment
· Describe the role of the microbiological flora of the mouth in health and disease
· Choose therapeutic agents for the management of pain and infection.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Viva 200; Project 200).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Dedicated coursework must be submitted, as prescribed by the Department).
DS7101 Clinical Skills for Surgeons
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 80hr(s) Tutorials; 465hr(s) Other (Clinical Procedures).
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand the basic clinical skills required in exodontia including diagnosis, investigations, and anaesthesia
Module Content: Physical diagnosis, radiological principles, and principals of anaesthesia and sedation. Exodontia
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate the ability to take a history and carry out a clinical examination
· Perform the special tests and radiographs to confirm a diagnosis
· Identify the appropriate type of anaesthesia for an individual patient
· Undertake and complete successful exodontias
· Recognise and treat complications of exodontias.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Clinical Procedures 200; Case Presentations 200).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Dedicated coursework must be repeated, as prescribed by the Department).
DS7200 Advanced Oral Surgical Technique
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 120hr(s) Other (Clinical chair-side teaching); 10hr(s) Tutorials.
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To achieve competence in advanced Oral Surgery techniques.
Module Content: Surgical access to the jaws and maxillary sinus, bone grafting prior to implant placement, knowledge of TMJ and Orthognathic Surgery, knowledge of salivary gland disease and appropriate management.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Gain surgical access to the jaws and maxillary sinus
· Perform bone grafting procedures prior to the placement of implants
· Describe the indications for, and the surgical techniques available for, orthognathic and TMJ Surgery
· Diagnose facial deformity and institute appropriate management.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Practical Assessment 200 marks; Participation in Tutorials 100 marks; orals 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by Department).
DS7202 Implantology for Oral Surgeons
Credit Weighting: 20
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 120hr(s) Other (Clinical teaching); 5hr(s) Tutorials (& local reading).
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand the role of Implants in Oral Rehabilitation
Module Content: Physiology of osseointegration, surgical technique of implant placement, restorative aspects of implant placement.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the scientific foundation of implantology
· Place implants in the jaws
· Formulate a treatment plan in conjunction with a Restorative Dentist.
Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Clinical Assessment 200 Marks; Practical Exam of Implant Placement 200 Marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by Department).
DS7203 Management and Administration in Oral Surgical Practice
Credit Weighting: 10
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 2, Max 2.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 60hr(s) Other (Continuous Assessment); 2hr(s) Tutorials.
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Duncan Sleeman, Department of Dental Surgery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, University Dental School & Hospital.
Module Objective: To understand how to manage and administer a Surgical Practice.
Module Content: Management and administrative skills to enable a surgeon to run a successful Practice, Human Resources, Administration and Finances.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Assess the role of Human Resources in management of a Surgical Practice
· Describe the administration of a Surgical Practice
· Describe the management of the financial aspects of a Surgical Practice.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Clinical Assessment 100 Marks; Practical 50 Marks; Viva 50 Marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by Department).