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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR1159 Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Health

10 creditsClass Size: 18

Module manager: Jane Lockwood
Email: j.m.lockwood@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Access Certificate in Dental Technology Studies

Co-requisites

DSUR1160	Fixed Prosthodontics Simple
DSUR1162	Removable Complete Prosthodon
DSUR1163	Work Based Learning 1 (a) Removable Complete Prosthodontics,
DSUR1170	Professionalism. Legislation and Ethics in Dental Healthcare
DSUR2130	Fixed Prosthodontic Complex

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

* Explain the purpose of oral anatomical landmarks in relation to the construction of dental appliances and identify the structure of the maxilla and mandible and be aware how these structures influence the design of oral appliances
* Understand the relevance of facial landmarks as an aid to the construction of oral appliances
* Describe the location and actions of the major muscles of the tongue, mastication and facial expression and be aware of their origin and insertion points and how these affect the design and function of oral appliances
* Recognise the harm that may be caused to oral tissues by dental appliances and identify the differences between the appearance of normal healthy tissue and diseased tissue
* Describe the main structures of human teeth ,recognise their components and the function of these components and compare natural and simulated human dentitions
* Explain the movements of the temporomandibular joints and describe how it influences the design of dental appliances
* Know the location of the salivary glands and describe the purpose of saliva, it’s composition and its relevance to the cleaning and retention of dental appliances
* Understand the processes of speech and mastication in relation to oral prostheses and be able to determine aesthetic requirements to mimic natural form
* Be aware of the psychological, as well as physical effects of dental appliances on the patient
* Be aware of the main medical disorders which may impinge on dental treatment
* Understand the sociological, behavioral, environmental and economic factors which contribute to oral health or illness.
Explain the dental team’s wider responsibilities towards the community as a whole

Skills outcomes
Identify oral and facial landmarks
Evaluate effects of dental appliances
Dental Team responsibilities
Evaluate oral health issues

Syllabus

This module builds on the knowledge of anatomy gained in Introductory Human and Oral Anatomy.
It allows the student to recognise and understand how the structures of the oral environment function and react to the inclusion of artificial structures.
The student develops the understanding of how the skeletal, facial and oral structures affect design requirements for appliances.
The module enhances the student's ability to recognise and distinguish between natural and artificial teeth and to identify the differences between individual human teeth.
The student will become aware of the effect that dental appliances have on the speech patterns, masticatory abilities and general well being of the patient.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Private study hours			82.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

3 hours reading per lecture
2.5 hour per formative assessment
10 hours information research
13 hours revision for examination
Students are required to read around the lecture subjects. The further reading enhances the students understanding of interlinking topics. The formative assessment identifies the increased information required to complete the assessment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are 2 formative assessments, an essay of 750 words and a small group poster presentation. The titles are given at the beginning of semester 1 to allow the students to research the topics. Extra time has been allowed in theor personal study time to reflect that this subject is not practical but has implications on the practical items they produce for their patient cases.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/10/2017

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