Programme

DENTAL POSTGRADUATE DEPARTMENTDirector of Postgraduate Dental Education in WalesE S Nash BDS, FDS, MScDeputy Director of Postgraduate Dental EducationA.M Rockey, BDS

August 2008

Dear Colleague,

Distance Learning Programme 2009

Thank you for your interest in the Distance Learning Programme offered by the Department of Postgraduate Dental Education, School of Medical and Dental Education.

Full information is given in the following documentation. An application form is available on-line, but you will also receive a flyer and application form through the post during July/August 2008.

If you have any queries that the information pack does not answer, please do not hesitate to contact the Department and speak to Jan or Kath on 029 20743959, email [email protected] [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Dr E.G. AbsiDistance Learning Tutor

School of Postgraduate Medical & Dental EducationCardiff UniversityRoom 133, First FloorDental SchoolHeath ParkCardiff CF14 [email protected]@cardiff.ac.uk

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Cardiff UniversitySchool of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education . Dental Postgraduate Department . Dental School . Heath Park . Cardiff CF14 4XY . 029 2074 3959 . F 029 2074 3960. [email protected] / [email protected]

DISTANCE LEARNING IN DENTISTRY

Distance Learning Programme 2009

Introduction

Enrolment fees

Choosing your module

Module material

Study day

About the module

Web-based modules

More instructions

Help

Enrolment FeesA non-refundable enrolment fee of £25.00 for NHS Dentists and £500 for dentists in Private practice only will be payable at the beginning of the course, which will commence in January 2009. In addition, a fee of £15.00 will be levied for refreshments and lunch for the Study Day. On acceptance onto a course, participants will be sent payment details.

Choosing Your ModuleEnclosed in the distance learning pack will be an Application Form. If you wish to register onto the distance learning programme, please complete this form. A maximum of two modules per year can be undertaken. Please list three choices, as some modules will not run if undersubscribed; this way at least one of your module choices will probably be available. Confirmation of your choice of module will be sent in November.



Module MaterialSome of the distance learning modules wrap around a textbook; this information will be listed on the Module Information Sheets, which are enclosed. The textbooks can be purchased from the Dental Postgraduate Department and purchase information will be made available before commencement of the course.

Some of the distance learning modules include a practical assignment. All materials and plaster models needed to undertake assignments are included in the module package and will be sent with the unit. Suitable packaging, along with addressed envelopes, are provided for the return of assignments.

Study DayA non-refundable fee of £15.00 will be levied for refreshments and lunch for the Study Day. The department endeavours to give as much notice as possible of the date of the Study Day. Usually, one Study Day will be held at a Postgraduate Centre in South Wales. If there are a large number of module participants in the North Wales area, a Study Day may be held to aid participants travelling long distances.

If a Study Day is missed, it may be possible to attend the Study Day the following year, provided the module is running that year.

About the CourseEach distance learning module consists of five units. The first of the units will be sent out in January along with a module timetable which will inform you of when each subsequent unit will be issued and when to return assignments to the department. Each assignment will be assessed by a Module Tutor and a feedback sheet from the tutor will be returned following submission of a home-based exercise; this will include the grade awarded by the Module Tutor.

Following satisfactory completion of a distance learning module, a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion will be issued; this will also include verifiable CPD hours which will be awarded as follows:5 hours for each satisfactorily completed assignment of each unit5 hours for the study dayThis is equal to 30 CPD hours for each module

Web-based ModulesThe department has developed a number of well established distance learning modules on line. We currently offer four modules via the dental postgraduate website:– < Oral Medicine< Psychiatric Disorders for the GDP< Health & Safety in Dental Practice< Imaging in Dentistry< Orthodontic Diagnosis< Adhesive Restorations

Details are available on our website at: www.dentpostgradwales.ac.uk/pdf.htm. Assignments will be assessed in the same way as those not undertaken on line.

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More InstructionsTo aid the smooth running of the course, we would be grateful if participants could adhere to the following pointers:

Copies must be kept of each assignment. This helps tremendously, if assignments are mislaid in the post and a request is made to forward another copy.

Names must be clearly written on all pages of the assignment and labelled on practical assignments, along with the Homework Covering Sheet which will be included with each assignment. Please note: assignments will not be marked without this information.

Assignments are to be returned in the addressed enveloped provided, directly to the Course Administrator and not the Module Tutor.

Once an assignment is received at the department, an acknowledgement card or email will be sent to notify participants that their assignment has been received and is being processed through the department for marking. Please keep acknowledgments, as this is proof that we have received your assignment.

HelpA 24 hour answer phone is available; the department will endeavour to respond to calls within 48 hours. Two course administrators are available to answer any queries; contact details are as follows:Mrs Jan Prosser-Davies / Mrs Kath LiddingtonDental Postgraduate Department: direct line: 029 20743959Email Addresses: [email protected] / [email protected]

The Module Tutor will also be available should there be any queries regarding the units or home-based assignments. To contact the Module Tutor, please contact the Dental Postgraduate Department on the above number, in the first instance.



Cardiff UniversitySchool of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education . Dental Postgraduate Department .Dental School . Heath Park . Cardiff CF14 4XY . 029 2074 3959 . F 029 2074 3960. [email protected] / [email protected] www.dentpostgradwales.ac.uk

DISTANCE LEARNING IN DENTISTRYINFORMATION SHEET

DISORDERS OF THE TMJ(This module consists of 5 Units)

Module Tutor: Mr R G JaggerSenior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Prosthetic DentistryDivision of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School

This module consists of five worksheets/study guides and a module textbook

Module Text Book: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - The Essentials Jagger RG, Bates JF and Kopp S

Unit One TMJ Dysfunction Signs and Symptoms Introduction to TMJ Disorders / Epidemiology / Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

Unit Two Applied AnatomyApplied Anatomy / Muscles of Mastication / Dental Occlusion / Aetiology

Unit Three History and ExaminationHistory / Pain / Examination / Special Investigations

Unit Four Diagnosis and Differential DiagnosisOrofacial pain / Disorders o the TMJ Muscles of Mastication / Differential Diagnosis /Diagnosis of Chronic TMJ Pain / Practical TMJ Diagnosis

Unit Five TreatmentTreatment and Management / Treatment Methods: Physical/Occlusal / Management of Common Disorders

The commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours of self-instructional work or eight hours per unit. Each unit will be calculated by a home based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback. The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre.

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IMAGING IN DENTISTRY

Module Tutors: Dr E G AbsiConsultant Dental Surgeon/Senior Lecturer in Oral RadiologyDental School, Cardiff University

Mr F HartlesHead of Unit, Photography & Illustration, Dental School, Cardiff University

This module consists of five units reviewing the current literature and thinking of the following topics.

Unit One Radiography: This unit will provide an overview on:How to judge the quality of your radiographs and what are the visual image characteristics that constitute a diagnostically useful radiograph. Update an intra-oral radiographic technique/processing errors and troubleshooting. Film processing and quality assurance. Summary of radiation protection and current regulations.

Unit Two Radiology: This unit will outline: The principles of radiographic image interpretation; Selection criteria (prescribing radiographs); Radiographic anatomy; Dental Panoramic Tomography.

Unit Three Radiography: This unit will concentrate on radiographic diagnosis of caries, periodontal disease, jaws pathology, differential diagnosis. The last section will include radiographic assessment of the third molars.

Unit Four Clinical Photography: This unit will provide an overview of the equipment required and the techniques involved in the recording of clinical photographic images at the chair-side. Choice of equipment and photographic materials will be covered along with issues relating to the use, ownership and copyright of the final image.

Unit Five This unit will apply the techniques and issues covered in Unit 4 to clinical recording using electronic imaging - video and digital. Choice 0f equipment - storage and retrieval of electronic files - image database.




Please note: Unit 4 and 5 require the use of photographic equipment. It is hoped that the Postgraduate Department will have the necessary equipment to loan out to participants who do not have access the necessary photographic equipment required to complete the home based exercises.

The commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours of self-instructional work or eight hours per unit.

Each unit will be calculated by a home based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback.

The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate the module learning.



ORAL MEDICINE

Module Tutor: Professor M A O LewisSenior Lecturer in Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery and Pathology, Dental School, Cardiff University


This module has been designed to enable the general dental practitioner to increase his/her understanding of oral medicine. The information and learning experience should produce an improved ability to recognise, investigate and manage patients suffering from a wide spectrum of oral disease. In addition, the relevance of medical conditions and systemic diseases to the practice of dentistry will be explored. The need for appropriate inter-relationship with the patient’s medical practitioners and community pharmacist will also be discussed.

Unit One Oral Ulceration & Adverse Drug Reaction

Unit Two Oral Candidosis & Herpetic Infections

Unit Three White Patches & Oral Cancer

Unit Four Facial Pain & Salivary Gland Disease

Unit Five Oral Manifestation of Systemic Diseases


Each unit will be calculated by a home based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback. The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module costs.

Oral Medicine Distance Learning 2006 will, once again, be accessible via the Dental Postgraduate web site. Participants wishing to undertake this module via the site will be provided with access information.






PERIODONTOLOGY AETIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS

Module Tutor: Mr W S McLaughlinConsultant in Restorative DentistryDepartment of Adult Dental Health, Dental School, Cardiff University


Unit One Normal Periodontal Anatomy and EpidemiologyPeriodontal Anatomy/Epidemiology

Unit Two Aetiology, Microbiology and Histopathgenesis of Periodontal DiseaseThe Inflammatory Response / Basic Immunology / Plaque Development and Maturation / Pathogenesis of Periodontitis / Stress and the Immune System / Types of Periodontal Diseases / Periodontal Bacteriology / Periodontal Pathogens

Unit Three: Clinical Examination Diagnostic Kits and Clinical IndicesThis unit will cover ground with which you are familiar together with new ideas on examination and particularly diagnostic tests.Principals of Diagnosis / Diagnostic Criteria / Clinical Examination including recent advances in periodontal probe technology and radiographs / Laboratory Diagnostic tests / Potential Future Diagnostic Tests / Chairside Diagnostic Kits / Principles behind Clinical Indices

Unit Four Diagnosis and Classification of Periodontal DiseaseThis unit builds on the material in Unit 3 by introducing the problems of diagnosing periodontitis. It looks at the new concepts of different periodontal diseases in some detail. Periodontal Diagnosis / Types of Periodontal Disease

Unit Five Systemic and Local Factors in Periodontal DiseaseThis unit deals with factors that can modify the disease presentation and severity. Systemic & Local Factors in Periodontal Disease






The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module costs.



PERIODONTOLOGY TREATMENT PLANNINGAND BASIC MANAGEMENT

Module Tutor: Mr W McLaughlinConsultant in Restorative DentistryDepartment of Adult Dental Health, Dental School, Cardiff University


The units will deal with treatment planning, non-surgical and surgical management of periodontal diseases, use of antimicrobials and the outcome and maintenance of periodontal treatment. Therefore you will probably find them more directly relevant to your everyday practice of dentistry. This unit will deal with general treatment planning before turning to specifics involving periodontology.

Unit One: Treatment PlanningA logical approach to treatment planning / Constructions of a treatment plan /Treatment plan options / Periodontal treatment plans

Unit Two: Non-Surgical TherapyThe non-surgical phase of periodontal treatment is the first line of treatment in the approach to periodontics. This module is divided into three sections: Hygiene Phase / Supragingival Debridement / Subgingival Debridement

Unit Three: Chemotherapy in Periodontology

Unit Four: Basic Periodontal Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner

Unit Five: Maintenance/OutcomesThe commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours of self-instructional work or eight hours per unit.








COMPLETE DENTURES

Module Tutor: Mr R G JaggerSenior Lecturer / Honorary Consultant in Prosthetic DentistryBristol University, Division of Restorative DentistryBristol Dental School

This module consists of five units/study guide and a module textbook which will be supplied.

Module Textbook: “Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient” Fourth Edition, Basker and Davenport

The workbooks will be used in conjunction with the text to review the topic and encourage critical reading.

Unit One Introduction and History, Exam, Mouth PreparationIntroduction to Complete Dentures: Demand for complete dentures / Limitation of complete dentures / Adapting to dentures. History Examination, Special Investigations, Diagnosis / Mouth Preparation

Unit Two Applied Anatomy and ImpressionsRetention, Stability, Support and impressions

Unit Three Jaw Relationships and AestheticsCJR, Aesthetics

Unit Four Try-in and FitTry – in Procedures / Fitting Complete Dentures / Recall Procedures




Unit Five Common ProblemsComplete Denture Problems / Special Techniques

Each unit will be concluded by a home-based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback.

Five Clinical Sessions with Mr Jagger at the Dental School will be run in parallel with the workbooks. Participants will provide a patient with complete dentures.

It will comprehensively review the provision of full dentures focusing principally on trouble shooting in a practical context on those problem patients in prosthodontics.



PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS FOR THE GDP

Module Tutors: Mr R G JaggerSenior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Prosthetic DentistryDivision of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School

Dr M D EnochConsultant Psychiatrist

This module consists of five units/study guides and a module textbook.

Module Textbook: “Psychiatric Disorders in Dental Practice”Enoch MD & Jagger RG

The workbooks will be used in conjunction with the text to review the topic and encourage critical reading.

Unit One About PsychiatryPsychiatry in Dental Practice / Outline of Psychiatry / Psychiatric Disorders: Neuroses, Personality Disorders, Psychoses / Addictive Disorders and HIV Infection / Orofacial Manifestations of Psychiatric Disorders / Dental Phobias/ Facial Pain / Facial Deformity / Physical Treatments / Psychological Treatments / Social Therapy

Unit Two Psychiatric Syndromes (1)Neuroses / Personality Disorders / ‘Other’ Psychiatric Disorders

Unit Three Psychiatric Syndromes (2)Functional Psychoses: Mood psychoses / Depression / Mania / Manic depression (Bipolar disorder). Organic psychosis: Acute / Chronic senile dementia / Multi infarct dementia / Dysmnesic

Unit Four Orofacial Manifestations Of Psychiatric DisordersOrofacial Manifestations of Psychiatric Disorders / Facial Pain / Facial Deformity

Unit Five Psychiatric TreatmentsPhysical Treatments / Psycholofical Treatments / Social Therapy

Each unit will be concluded by a home-based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback. The module will be concluded




with a two session study in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module information.It will comprehensively review the provision of full dentures focusing principally on trouble shooting in a practical context on those problem patients in prosthodontics.



ENDODONTICS

Module Tutor: Professor P M H DummerDepartment of Adult Dental HealthDental School, Cardiff University


Unit One Introduction / Standards and Quality in Root Canal TreatmentThis seminar will review the literature on the standard of care and the quality of treatment that is expected of a general practitioner. It will include a discussion of the technical quality of root canal treatment, the success (outcomes) of treatment and guideline for quality care.

Unit Two Diagnosis and Treatment PlanningThis seminar will review the mechanisms of pulp inflammation and cover the diagnosis of pulp and periradicular conditions, and treatment planning for teeth with diseased pulps.

Unit Three Anatomy of Root Canal Systems / Access CavitiesThis seminar will describe the often complex anatomy of pulp chambers and root canal systems and provide guidelines for the location of canal orifices in difficult cases. The design and location of access cavities will also be discussed.

Unit Four Root Canal Preparations / Emergency TreatmentThe most difficulty and time-consuming aspect of root canal treatment is canal preparations. This seminar will cover the cleaning and shaping of root canals and will review both and mechanical preparation, including endosonics. Effective treatment of the patient with pain and/or swelling is an important aspect of general practice. This seminar will also review emergency treatment and the control of infection.

Unit Five Materials and Medicaments / Root Canal FillingThis seminar will review commonly used materials and medicaments. It will also provide an overview of filling techniques including this using heat-softened gutta-percha.




Each unit will be concluded by a home-based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback.

The module will be concluded with a two session study in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module information.



ADHESIVE RESTORATIONS

Module Tutor: Dr A S M GilmourSenior Lecturer, Department of Adult Dental HealthDental School, Cardiff University

This module consists of five units reviewing the current literature and thinking of the following topics:

Unit One Principles of Adhesive Dentistry

Unit Two Materials – How to Choose?

Unit Three Direct Restorations – Class l – V- Composite to Amalgam

Unit Four Indirect Restorations – Inlays – Onlays, Veneers, Resin Bonded Brides and Crowns

Unit Five Problems and Solutions in Practice

These are supported by a home-based exercise which is returned to the Module Tutor and assessed to advice on progress.

For example: Home-based exercise Unit 1 (in the units supplied)Looking at your own practice, discuss the adhesive techniques you currently use and ways in which you could prove the effectiveness of those bonding procedure

The module is completed by a two session/one day “hands-on” study day to consolidate module knowledge. The total commitment to module reading is forty hours or eight hours per unit.






DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY

Module Tutor: Prof B ChadwickProfessor in Paediatric Dentistry Dental School, Cardiff University

This module consists of five units/study guides designed to complement study of a module textbook.

Module Textbook: “Essentials Of Traumatic Injuries To The Teeth”Andreason J O & Andreason F M

It is expected a module candidate will purchase/or have access to the above textbook. A limited number are available for loan to module members during the module (but must be returned on completion). Each unit will have a home-based exercise to complete and return for assessment and feedback on the module. The day will cumulate in a one day “hands-on” study day in a Postgraduate Centre in your area to consolidate learning and foster practical skills in the management of trauma

Unit One History and ExaminationClinical Examinations /Recording Dental Injuries / Diagnosis /Injuries to the Primary Dentition

Unit Two Crown Fractures/Crown Root FracturesCrown Fractures/Restorations of uncomplicated fractures incisors/ Complicated Crown Fractures / Crown Root Fractures

Unit ThreeRoot Fractures/Fractures of the AlveolusRoot Fractures / Changes in Treatment of Root Fractures / Splinting / Fractures of the Alveolus

Unit Four Concussion and SubluxationExtrusion and Lateral Luxation / Intrusion / Root treating non-vital immature incisor teeth /

Unit Five Avulsion InjuriesAvulsion






ORTHODONTIC DIAGNOSISAND TREATMENT PLANNING

Module Tutor: Dr J KnoxSenior Lecturer in OrthodonticsUniversity Hospital of Wales NHS Trust

This module consists of five units, textbook and video support as an introductory module to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.

The module textbook (which will be supplied) is: Walter & Houston’sOrthodontic Notes - Jones M L & Oliver R G

There will be a series of workbooks to use in conjunction with the text and video to comprehensively review current thinking in Orthodontic Diagnosis for the busy General Dental Practitioner.

Unit 1 Orthodontic Examination and Assessment (video)

Unit 2 Class I Malocclusion

Unit 3 Class II Malocclusion

Unit 4 Class III Malocclusion

Unit 5 Managing Tooth Quality Problems in Orthodontics

Each unit will be concluded by a home-based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutors for assessment and feedback. The commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours to eight hours per unit. This will count as 15 credits towards the Diploma in Postgraduate Dental studies.






SEDATION TECHNIQUES

Module Tutor: Mr C M HillConsultant Oral SurgeonDepartment of Oral Surgery, Dental School, Cardiff University


Unit One Background and Introduction to Sedation

Unit Two Management of Behaviour and Sedation without Using Drugs

Unit Three Oral Sedation and Inhalation Sedation

Unit Four Intravenous Sedation – Principles and Practice

Unit Five Complications and MediolegaI Issues


Each unit will be calculated by a home-based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback.







B R I D G E S

Module Tutor: Professor J S ReesSenior Lecturer in Restorative DentistryDepartment of Adult Dental Health, Cardiff University


Unit One General Considerations and Types of BridgesThis introductory seminar will outline the module structure and objectives and provide an overview of the topics to be covered in the five units. The second part of the seminar will cover the rationale of restoring spaces created by missing teeth with fixed bridges and describe the various types of bridges that can be used.

Unit Two Clinical Procedures: Conventional BridgesThis seminar will outline the clinical procedures involved on the

provision of bridges. It will include details of tooth preparation, impression taking and occlusal registration.

Unit Three Clinical Procedures: Adhesive BridgeThe provision of adhesive bridges is technique sensitive and care must be taken with the design and placement. This seminar will describe the practical steps necessary to achieve a successful outcome.

Unit FouR Materials in Bridge Construction and PlacementAn understanding of materials science is crucial for the correct handling and use of materials. This seminar will describe the prosperities o those materials used in he provision of bridges.

Unit Five Causes and Treatment of Bridge FailuresBridges can fail for a variety of reasons. This seminar will consider the causes of failure and how thy can be avoided and overcome.






C R O W N S

Module Tutor: Professor J ReesSenior Lecturer in Restorative DentistryDepartment of Adult Dental Health, Cardiff University


Unit One Anterior Jacket CrownsThis introductory seminar will outline the module structure and objectives and provide an overview of the topics to be covered in the five units. The second part of the seminar will cover anterior crowns, including porcelain jacket crowns and metal-ceramic bonded crowns.

Unit Two Posts and Cores (general considerations)Customised cast posts and cores.This seminar will outline the basic principles governing the retention of posts and go on to describe the provision of customised cast posts and cores.

Unit Three Posts and Cores (prefabricated systems)In recent years, a range of prefabricated post and core systems have been developed and marketed. This seminar will describe the systems available and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Unit Four Posterior CrownsThis seminar will discuss the provision of posterior crowns, including cores.

Unit Five Materials in Crown Construction and PlacementAn understanding of materials science is crucial for the correct handling and use of materials. This seminar will describe the properties of those materials used in the provision of crowns.

These are supported by a home-based exercise, which is returned to the Module Tutor and assessed to advise on progress.




The module is completed by a two-session/one day “hands-on” study day, to consolidate module knowledge. The total commitment to module reading is forty hours or eight hours per unit.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to module candidates. This module will count as 15 credits towards the Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies.



ORAL HEALTH FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Module Tutor: Mr R G JaggerSenior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Prosthetic Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School

Ms Janet GriffithsAssistant Specialist, Honorary Clinical Teacher

These postgraduate seminars will take the form of five distance learning units. Each will cover a specific topic and include suggested further reading. This is completed with a tutorial day which will review the seminar topics.Throughout the module participants will be expected to complete assignments on each seminar topic.

Unit One Introduction to Module – Ageing ProcessImportance and relevance of Gerodontology: Age structure of the population/ Chronological and biological ageing / Mechanisms of ageing / Ageing of Systems and Psychology of ageing.

Unit Two Age Related IllnessDisease of the skin / Diseases of the Cardiovascular System / Diseases of the Nervous System / Disease of Ear, Nose and Throat / Diseases of the Respiratory System / Disease of the Endocrine System / Disorders of the Blood / Disease of the Musculo-Skeletal System / Drug Treatment and the Elderly.

Unit Three Ageing and Age Related Pathology of the Oro-Facial TissuesNormal ageing of oro-facial tissues / Age related oro-facial pathology

Unit Four Ageing and Dental TreatmentEffective communication / Treatment Planning / Specific Treatment Considerations / Treating Patients with Disabling Disorders /

Unit Five Domiciliary Dental CareFrail older people and access to dental services / The disability Discrimination Act / Provision of domiciliary dental care / Practical advice on equipment and materials / Palliative Care






PERIODONTOLOGY: TOOTHWEAR

Module Tutor: Mr R McAndrewSenior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Adult Dental Health, Cardiff University

This module consists of five worksheets/study guides

Unit One Epidemiology and Aetiology To manage toothwear effectively dentists need a full and unclouded understanding of its epidemiology and aetiology. This, the first of five units on toothware should provide the foundation to achieve such an objective. The unit will cover:The incidence and prevalence of toothwear/ The aetiology of toothwear/ The effect of saliva on toothwear

Unit Two The Clinical Appearance and Diagnosis of ToothwearThis unit looks at how toothwear can present in patients. The unit will cover:Can pathological toothwear be predicted /Establishing a diagnosis / The clinical appearance of erosion / The clinical appearance of attrition /Clinical appearance of abrasion

Unit Three Conservation TreatmentFollowing on from the first two units of this module, this unit looks at the minimal interventionalist approach to treatment if this is warranted. The unit will cover:Protective Splint Usage /Direct Preventative Management / Direct Restorations / Indirect (minimal preparation) Restorations /

Unit Four Management of the Worm DentitionThis unit concentrates on the use of conventional fixed and removable prosthodontics in the management of the worn dentition.

The unit will cover: Conventional fixed restorations in the treatment of toothwear / Dealing with a lack in inter-occlusal space / Removable prosthodontics in the treatment of toothwear




Unit Five Prevention, Maintenance and OutcomesThe final unit of this module deals with general areas involved in the management of the patients with toothwear, either before or after active therapy and looks at the success of interventional treatment. Some of this will reinforce aspects from earlier units.Prevention / Monitoring – including the requirement for treatment /Maintenance – including the requirement for further treatment, re-treatment / Outcome of restorations placed

The commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours of self-instructional work or eight hours per unit. Each unit will be calculated by a home based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback. The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module knowledge.



SUCCESSFUL PARTIAL DENTURES

Module Tutor: Mr R G JaggerSenior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Prosthetic DentistryDivision of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School

This module consists of five worksheets/study guides

Unit One Introduction and Planning for Partial DenturesEpidemiology and consequences of tooth loss. Treatment options. Advantages and disadvantages of partial dentures.

Unit Two Component Parts and SurveyingClassification of partial dentures. Materials and component parts. Surveying

Unit Three Treatment Planning. Preparation of the Mouth and Impression TechniquesHistory, examination, special tests. Treatment planning of partial dentures. Preparation of the mouth. Impression techniques.

Unit Four Partial Denture DesignSystematic approach to partial denture design. Mucoa borne dentures. Tooth and mucosa borne dentures.

Unit Five Partial Dentures. Special techniques, maintenance and troubleshootingSpecial techniques. Care and maintenance. Problems and trouble shooting.

The commitment to the module study will be approximately forty hours of self-instructional work or eight hours per unit. Each unit will be calculated by a home based exercise to complete and return to the Module Tutor for assessment and feedback. The module will conclude with a two session “hands-on” study day in a local Postgraduate Centre to consolidate module learning.






HEALTH AND SAFETY IN DENTISTRY

Module Tutors: Dr Robert Ll. Davies – Units 1, 2 and 3Hon. Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University

Dr E G Absi – Unit 4Consultant Dental Surgeon/Senior Lecturer in Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental School, Cardiff University

Mr N A Drage – Unit 4Consultant in Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology

Dr M Wilson – Unit 5Senior Lecturer/ Hon. Consultant in Oral Microbiology

This module consists of five Units of the following topics.

Unit One Health and safety management in practice: The public perception of safety is far greater today than in the past, and the need to be able to demonstrate health and safety compliance is high on the health agenda, this Unit will provide the essential knowledge required by practitioners. Topics covered in this unit will include the duties of employers, responsibilities, policy, employer’s and public liability insurance and duties to employees and others. Topics including passive smoking, alcohol and drug misuse, stress at work and health environment will be covered in line with current thinking. The high profile of violence and aggression will be covered and what can be done to reduce risks associated with different forms of aggression. Topical health and safety issues will be dealt with including first aid provision and personal protective equipment.

Unit Two Health and safety law: This Unit will outline the complex area of law particularly the enabling Act, including its regulations, approved codes of practice and guidance documents.With over 700 regulations and tens of Acts it is important to ensure compliance with the current requirements. The role of the enforcing agency will be looked at, as will incident and adverse event reporting. The management regulations will be covered in detail to incorporate risk assessment under various pieces of legislation.




Unit ThreePractical health and safety: Great emphasis is placed on pro-active and re-active safety management; the area will be covered to incorporate managing potentially hazardous substances. The practical approach to preventing and minimizing slips, trips and falls, injuries to the back and ergonomic considerations including the use of display screens.

Unit Four Radiation protection: This Unit will cover the principles of radiation protection relating to patients and staff. This is in addition to Radiation Physics relevant to practitioners, risks of ionising radiation, doses and factors affecting doses. Statutory requirements, selection criteria and quality assurance will also be covered.

Unit Five Infection prevention and control: This element will highlight the key principles of infection control in ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients in dental practice. Topics to be covered include the principle of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, instrument decontamination, disinfection of laboratory items and the management of sharps injuries and healthcare workers infected with blood borne viruses.

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