2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5174M Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
20 creditsClass Size: 28
Module manager: Dr Alan J Mighell
Email: a.j.mighell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Must meet the entrance requirements for the MClin Dent programmeModule replaces
NoneThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
• Diagnostic skills, covering hard and soft tissues• Clinical decision-making in oral medicine and oral surgery• Medical management in the dental setting and the role of the dentist in the management of general health• The benefits of working as part of an integrated Managed Clinical Network (MCN) to enhance the delivery of high quality patient care.Objectives
The aims of this module are:• To provide up-to-date insight into the relationship between oral and general health and the role of the dental practitioner
• To provide detailed information in relation to the management of oral surgical and oral medical cases at the level of the advanced general dental practitioner
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Extrapolate the links between oral and general health, particularly with relevance to the role of the advanced general dental practitioner in oral medicine and oral surgery
2. Diagnose and know how to manage a range of oral and peri-oral medical and surgical conditions
3. Critically evaluate and know which cases are within the remit of the advanced general dental practitioner and the bounds of individual competence
4. Reiterate the relevance of referral, including when there may be urgent need
5. Understand the benefits of integrated Managed Clinical Networks for enhanced patient care
Skills outcomes
Medical and surgical diagnosis/management for dentistry and oral health
Syllabus
• Development of an evidence-based knowledge of competencies in oral surgery and oral medicine, appropriate to the level of the advanced general dental practitioner
• Monitoring and evaluation of treatment outcomes
• The benefits of Managed Clinical Networks
• Detailed consideration ot the relationship between oral and general health and common oral manifestations of systemic disease
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 2 | 8.00 | 16.00 |
Work Based Learning | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 80.00 | ||
Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 51.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Independent online learning:Students will work through simulated clinical cases, which will incorporate self-assessment quizzes, links to research papers and clinical guidelines. Work on these cases will be supported by tutorial discussion.
Private Study
Students will follow up references and texts recommended in the supporting materials, and broaden their reading around the subject matter.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Contribution to tutorials and case-based discussions.Automatic feedback will be provided in the formatting of the in-course MCQ quizzes.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | Clinical Diary | 10.00 |
Project | Quality Care Project | 20.00 |
In-course MCQ | Weekly integral to case based learing scenarios | 0.00 |
Tutorial Performance | Active engagement in tutorial discussion | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen Practical exam (S1) | 2 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
There is no compensation between elements of summative assessment.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/10/2017
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