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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR3400 Mastication, Speech and Swallowing

10 creditsClass Size: 96

Module manager: Dr Brian Nattress and Mr Paul Franklin
Email: b.r.nattress@leeds.ac.uk, p.franklin@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2011/12

Pre-requisites

DSUR3301	Clinical Medical Sciences 1
DSUR3310	Complex Adult Dentistry
DSUR3330	Child Centred Dentistry 2
DSUR5046M	PPD4
DSUR5050M	Clinical Practice 4

Co-requisites

DSUR3420	Anxiety Management and Sedation
DSUR3430	Clinical Medical Sciences 2
DSUR5051M	Clinical Practice 5
DSUR5052M	New Horizons in Dentistry
DSUR5450M	Personal and Professional Development 5 - Preparing for the

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module integrates the vital elemets of mastication, swallowing and speech, in both health and disease. The anatomical structures and physiological processes are covered, including the neurological control of speech and swallowing. The functional anatomy of the temperomandibular joint and muscles involved in mastication are then revisited Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome is highlighted and the full range of treatments for this condition discussed. Practical experience of providing a stabililistion splint is then provided The patient's perspective of the above conditions and on treatments options available will be considered throughout the course as will the role of the healthcare team in providing this treatment.

Objectives

- Have knowledge of the anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, neurophysiology of the processes involved in, mastication, swallowing and speech.
- Recognise and be able to evaluate diagnostic features of the disorders associated with these processes and have an understanding of the rationale for treatment.
- Have knowledge of the congenital and aquired defects of the mandible , maxillae and temperomandibular joint.
- Have an appreciation of the effects of these disorders of the patients quality of life.
- Have knowledge of the types of treatments available for temperomandibular joint disfuctions (TMD), including splint therapy, surgery and adjunctive treatments.

Syllabus

- Mastication, swallowing and speech in health and disease.
- Anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of mastication, swallowing and speech.
- Functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint.
- Diagnosis of the various conditions affecting mastication, swallowing and speech.
- Practical experience of providing a stabililistion splint .

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	2	3.00	6.00
Poster session	1	3.00	3.00
Clinical Sessions	3	3.00	9.00
Clinical Practice	2	3.50	7.00
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Practical	2	2.00	4.00
Practical	5	2.00	10.00
Seminar	1	3.00	3.00
Private study hours			53.00
Total Contact hours			47.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Reading for lecture/ seminar: 53 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Presentation of case reports
Assessment of practical work
Presentation of treatment planning case

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Case presentation	100.00
Practical	Construction of a splint	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		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: 03/08/2012

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