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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5110M Paedodontics III (Clinical)
40 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Prof K J Toumb
Email: k.j.toumba@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Sep to Aug View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisites
| DSUR5086M | Paedodontics II |
| DSUR5108M | Paedodontics I (Clinical) |
Co-requisites
| DSUR5088M | Paedodontics IV |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Sedation techniques (inhalation sedation and oral midazolam), soft tissue and bony pathology and dental anomalies in children will be covered. This module comprises paedodontic clinical teaching and research and is based on the children’s clinic. Students will work under close, consultant supervision on consultant clinics, trauma clinics, and general anaesthesia sessions in the One day Unit at LDI and in the Clarendon Wing Theatres in the LGI.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to describe in detail:1. the use of nitrous oxide as an inhalation sedation agent.
2. the indications and patient selection for use of nitrous oxide.
3. the uses of midazolam as a sedation agent in children.
4. the various dental anomalies of teeth with emphasis on amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta.
5. soft tissue and bony oral pathological conditions in children.
6. Critically read, appraise and present scientific published articles of importance to paediatric dentistry.
Learning outcomes
The student should be able to describe in detail and demonstrate an in depth understanding and critical awareness of the following areas:
Dental Sedation in children:
* specific pharmacological methods to deal with dental behavioural problems in children.
* dental treatments for handicapped children.
* social issues of relevance to paediatric dentistry.
The student should also be able to describe the different pharmacological drugs used in paediatric dentistry to deal with dental behavioural problems, specifically in relation to the following:
* the advantages and disadvantages of each drug.
* the side-effects and drug interactions of each drug.
* the dosage schedule of each drug.
* the features of different medically compromised groups of children.
* the dental treatment needs and dental care in relation to the specific medical condition.
The student should also demonstrate a detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of:
* the use of nitrous oxide as an inhalation sedation agent.
* the indications and patient selection for use of nitrous oxide.
* the uses of midazolam as a sedation agent in children.
* safety measures and scavenging systems.
* adverse events in dental sedation.
* the oral, nasal and intravenous use of midazolam as a sedation agent.
* Selection of suitable patients for sedation techniques.
* alternative sedative agents.
Dental Anomalies in children:
In depth understanding and description of the following areas:
* the various dental anomalies of teeth with emphasis on amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta.
* soft tissue and bony oral pathological conditions in children.
* the features, classification and treatment options of amelogenesis and dentinogenesis imperfecta.
* the different dental anomalies of teeth.
* soft and bony lesions of the oral environment in children.
And in addition:
* Know how to relate academic teaching to the clinical situation
* Have a knowledge of pathological conditions in children.
* To critically assess scientific literature.
Skills outcomes
Clinical skills
Syllabus
The use of nitrous oxide as an inhalation sedation agent is studied in detail. The indications for use, patient selection criteria, safety, scavenging equipment, adverse events are described. Other agents such as midazolam are also described. The various oral pathological conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the oral environment in children are studied. Dental anomalies with emphasis on amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta are described. The Students present these seminars providing a written handout and delivering a powerpoint presentation. Students continue with literature reviews and journal club where critical appraisal of published articles takes place.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Clinical Practice | 222 | 3.00 | 333.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Seminar | 36 | 1.00 | 36.00 |
| Private study hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 372.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 | ||
Private study
0.75h per seminar i.e. 36x0.75=27h4h exam revision = 4h
Students will use their private study time to prepare for seminars and practical classes. During this time they will use the library facilities to search the literature and to create their handouts and powerpoint presentations.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students receive frequent and immediate informal feedback 1:1 on the clinics from their consultant supervisors. Furthermore, they will receive regular termly appraisals. Formal assessment comprises assessment of the student’s performance across all academic assessments/examinations and clinical components of the course (including formative assessments).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | 45 min seminar with peers and academics | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Performance in the course will be assessed by an examination of three hours duration at the end of the module (term) comprising of six short answers. All questions must be answered with one question weighted 25% and the five remaining questions weighted 15% each (Total =100%).
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 03/08/2012
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