| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 10136001 | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 5 years | Total credits: 1038 |
| Prof WD Snyman [email protected] | +27 (0)123192552 |
NB: Selection of candidates takes place prior to admission.
The General Regulations are applicable to bachelor’s degrees.
Each student in Dentistry must apply to the Registrar of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a student in Dentistry, within two months after the commencement of the first year of study. Students, who have been granted exemption from the first or second year of study, must also comply with the registration requirements.
NOTE: For students who registered for the BChD degree programme prior to 2014, the relevant regulations as they appear in the 2013 Yearbook will be applicable.
Minimum requirements | ||||||||||||
Achievement level | APS | |||||||||||
English | Mathematics | Physical Science | ||||||||||
NSC/IEB | HIGCSE | AS-Level | A-Level | NSC/IEB | HIGCSE | AS-Level | A-Level | NSC/IEB | HIGCSE | AS-Level | A-Level | |
5 | 3 | C | C | 5 | 3 | C | C | 5 | 3 | C | C | 35 |
Note:
Types of modules
Please take note of the categories in which modules are placed for this degree.
First year of study
First semester
Examination modules
CMY 151 Chemistry 151
FIL 155 Science and world views 155
MGW 112 People and their environment 112
MLB 111 Molecular and cell biology 111
PHY 131 General physics 131
MTL 180 Medical terminology 180
Second semester
Examination modules
SEP 110 Sepedi 110
Promotion modules
GNK 188 Anatomy 188
IDE 170 Integrated dentistry 170
POH 170 Public oral health 170
Second year of study
First semester
Examination modules
AFR 111 Afrikaans 111
GPS 280 Generic procedural skills 280
GNK 289 Anatomy 289
Modules
FSG 270 Physiology 270
MDB 270 Oral biology 270
IDE 270 Integrated dentistry 270
POH 270 Public oral health 270
Second semester
Modules
GNK 286 Basic emergency care 286
Examination modules
FSG 270 Physiology 270
MDB 270 Oral biology 270
ZUL 110 IsiZulu 110
Promotion modules
IDE 270 Integrated dentistry 270
POH 270 Public oral health 270
ODO 270 Odontology 270
PRD 270 Prosthodontics 270
Third year of study
Examination modules
TGG 370 Applied medicine 370
FAR 370 Clinical pharmacotherapy 370
ANP 370 Anatomical pathology 370
GOM 370 General and oral microbiology 370
GPS 370 Generic procedural skills 370
Promotion modules
TBW 370 Comprehensive patient management 370
ODO 370 Odontology 370
PDL 370 Periodontology 370
ORD 370 Orthodontics 370
OFC 370 Orofacial surgery 370
PRD 370 Prosthodontics 370
RAD 370 Diagnostic Imaging 370
POH 370 Public oral health 370
Fourth year of study
Examination module
TMZ 470 Anaesthesiology 470
RAD 470 Diagnostic imaging 470
POH 470 Public oral health 470
Promotion modules
ODO 470 Odontology 470
PDL 470 Periodontology 470
ORD 470 Orthodontics 470
OFC 470 Orofacial surgery 470
PRD 470 Prosthodontics 470
MFP 470 Maxillofacial pathology 470
TBW 470 Comprehensive patient management 470
Fifth year of study
Attendance modules
RAD 570 Diagnostic imaging 570
POH 570 Public oral health 570
Examination modules
ODO 570 Odontology 570
PDL 570 Periodontology 570
ORD 570 Orthodontics 570
OFC 570 Orofacial surgery 570
PRD 570 Prosthodontics 570
MFP 570 Maxillofacial pathology 570
TBW 570 Comprehensive patient management 570
Requirements for admission to specific modules
A student who has:
Passing a module
A module mark is calculated from the continuous evaluation opportunities during the course of the presentation of the module in question. These evaluations shall include one or more of the following:
Repeating modules (and thus the year of study)
Examinations and pass requirements, subminima and continuous evaluation mark
A subminimum of 40% is required in the written section of an examination, with a subminimum of 50% in the clinical section of a module. At the beginning of the academic year, the head of department informs the students of the required subminimum in subsections of the modules offered by the department in question. This information is also published in the study manual.
A student who obtains between 40-49% in examination and promotion modules, is admitted to supplementary examinations. Should he or she fail this supplementary examination/promotion test, the fourth year has to be repeated. When a year of study has to be repeated, the student retains credit for the examination modules passed. Consult Reg. D.1 (e) regarding the certificate of satisfactory preparation and progress, which must be obtained in the year of repetition in all promotion modules already passed, as well as the extent of involvement of tudents regarding promotion modules already passed, in order to maintain a specific level of clinical skills.
A student who has failed the clinical part of any module in the final examination, will be required to repeat that module. The period which must elapse before the student may again sit an examination, is determined by the Dean, on the recommendation of the examination moderating committee. A student who repeats a module, must obtain certificates of satisfactory preparation in all the other modules that he/she has passed.
Promotion to the next year of study
The stipulations of the General Regulations concerning satisfactory preparation and progress also apply to modules where a promotion test is required. Supplementary examination marks and pass marks in promotion modules are awarded according to the stipulations of the General Regulations: Provided that:
Failed candidates/Admission to the second semester of BChD I
Admission to the next year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the relevant year of study for admission to the next year of study.
Admission to the second year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the first year of study for admission to the second year of study.
Failed candidates
A student, who has failed a year of study for the second time before completing BChD II, is excluded from the programme and will again be subjected to selection with a view to readmission to the second year of study. Also consult Reg. D.1 (c) concerning students who fail some modules of a year (and therefore the year of study).
Admission to the third year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the second year of study for admission to the third year of study.
Admission to the fourth year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the third year of study for admission to the fourth year of study.
Admission to fifth year of study
A student must pass all the modules of the fourth year of study for admission to the fifth year of study.
Academic exclusion from further study
The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained at least 65% in all the examination modules of the final year of study, with an average of at least 75% for all the modules.
Minimum credits: 191
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate technology.
Module content:
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.
Module content:
Proficiency in academic English by interpreting and contextualising philosophical and sociological texts prescribed during the first semester; medical ethics; study skill improvement. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.
Module content:
Proficiency in Academic English used in the basic medical sciences; analysis, synthesis and presentation of select texts prescribed in the second semester. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.
Module content:
Theory: Introduction to general chemistry: Measurement in chemistry, matter and energy, atomic theory and the periodic table, chemical compounds and chemical bonds; quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, states of matter and the kinetic theory; solutions and colloids, acids, bases and ionic compounds, chemical equilibria. Introduction to organic chemistry: Chemical bonding in organic compounds, nature, physical properties and nomenclature of simple organic molecules, isomerism, chemical properties of alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and esters, amines and amides, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Practicals.
Module content:
This is a broad introduction to the philosophy and history of science. Examples of themes and historical periods which are covered include: world views in ancient Greece; Socrates; Plato – the founder of Western thought; Aristotle – the foundation of a new tradition; Leonardo da Vinci; the foundation of modern science; the wonder years of the seventeenth century – the flourishing of the sciences and philosophy; the rising of mechanization; a drastic turn in man's vision – the rise of psychology; how the theory of relativity changed our view of the cosmos; quantum theory and its implications for the modern world view; the biological sciences and the secrets of life; the rise and role of psychology; the neuro-sciences; the place, role and benefit of philosophical thought in the sciences.
Module content:
Systemic anatomy and embryology:
An introduction to anatomical terminology, the musculosketetal system, nervous system, surface anatomy, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urogenital system, gastro-intestinal system, the endocrine system and human embryology.
Human osteology:
Introduction to osteology, bone function and classification, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, clavicle, scapula, ribs, sternum, vertebrae, pelvis, hand and foot bones, sesamoid bones, skull, mandible, joints.
Human histology:
General introduction to cells and tissue, terminology, the cell and cytoplasm, organelles and inclusions, surface and glandular epithelium, general connective tissue, specialised connective tissue, namely cartilage, bone, blood and haemopoietic tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.
Module content:
Introduction to clinical dentistry:
• Infection control training
• Occupational health and safety training
• Code of conduct, professionalism and ethical behaviour
• Academic skills training (library, goal-orientation, time management, etc)
• Basic dental assisting
• Basic tooth anatomy and terminology
• Dental terminology
• Psychomotor skills training (model casting, carving of teeth out of plaster, wax
work)
• Introduction to the disciplines and specialities
• Third language training
• Clinic visits throughout the year
• Visits to a dental practice
Module content:
This module comprises basic psychology and sociology concepts relevant to Medicine, and to Dentistry, in the case of BChD students.
Basic psychiatric concepts are also taught.
Module content:
Introductory study of the ultra structure, function and composition of representative cells and cell components. General principles of cell metabolism, molecular genetics, cell growth, cell division and differentiation.
Module content:
The acquisition of a basic medical orientated vocabulary compiled from Latin and Greek stem forms combined with prefixes and suffixes derived from those languages. The manner in which the meanings of medical terms can be determined by analysing the terms into their recognisable meaningful constituent parts, is taught and exercised. The functional use of medical terms in context as practical outcome of terminological application is continually attended to.
Module content:
Units, vectors, one dimensional kinematics, dynamics, work, equilibrium, sound, liquids, heat, thermodynamic processes, electric potential and capacitance, direct current and alternating current, optics, modern physics, radio activity.
Module content:
• Principles of public oral health
• Determinants of health
• Definitions of health, disease and illness
• Public health approaches to prevention
Module content:
*For absolute beginners only.
*Only students from the School of Healthcare Sciences may take this module during semester 2. All other students must take this module during semester 1. Also note that students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, who already possess the language skills taught in this module, may write an exemption examination.
The acquisition of basic Sepedi communicative skills with emphasis on everyday expressions and suitable high frequency vocabulary, within specific social situations.
Minimum credits: 212
Module content:
Basic Afrikaans grammar and pronunciation and a specific technical (oral health) vocabulary is studied and practised to enable students to converse with patients in the professional environment. In this practical module, students are required to memorise phrases and to practise conversation skills under close observation.
Module content:
*For absolute beginners only
*Only students from the School of Healthcare Sciences may take this module during semester 2. All other students must take this module during semester 1. Students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, who already possess the language skills taught in this module, may write an exemption examination.
The acquisition of basic isiZulu communicative skills with emphasis on everyday expressions and suitable high frequency vocabulary, within specific situations.
Module content:
Building blocks and metabolism of molecules, muscle and neurophysiology, cerebrospinal fluid and the special senses. Body fluids; haematology; cardiovascular physiology and the lymphatic system. Structure, gas exchange and non-respiratory functions of the lungs; structure, excretory and non-urinary functions of the kidneys, acid-base balance, as well as the skin and body temperature control. Nutrition, digestion and metabolism; hormonal control of the body functions and the reproductive systems. Where appropriate, case studies will be discussed in order to demonstrate the practical application of the gained physiological knowledge to the clinical management of a dental patient. Practical work to complement the theory.
Module content:
Clinically applied regional approach to human anatomy. Detailed cadaveric dissection of the head and neck, brain and spinal cord, axilla, upper limb, thorax, back and abdomen. Particular emphasis will be given to the head and neck region. The perineum, pelvis and lower limb will not be dissected, but taught with the aid of prosected specimens.
Module content:
The course “Microbiology” will prepare the dental student with the necessary knowledge and the discussion capability regarding basic microbiology, virology and immunology of both the healthy and diseased patient so that the student will understand the normal functioning of the relevant systems of the human body and will have compassion for the needs of patients with deflections from the normal. The student will be able to integrate the knowledge gained with the holistic approach to patients in order to be able to approach the treatment of patients preventatively and comprehensively. The course will provide the dental student with a thorough basic knowledge of principles of infection in general microbiology and virology.
Module content:
• Clinic visits and visits to a dental practice
• Patient administration training
• Psychomotor skills training (model casting, carving of teeth out of plaster, wax work, wire bending)
• Pre-clinical communication training – building up rapport with a patient and interviewing skills (commences in the second semester)
• Examination skills training (commences in the second semester)
Module content:
This module is the study of the development, macroscopic and microscopic structure and function of tissue of the mouth and related structures with emphasis on the application in clinical dentistry. This module also includes the study of relevant molecular biology.
Module content:
Chair-side assisting:
This clinical training entails the chair-side assisting of senior dental students during the treatment of patients.
Module content:
• Orientation to health sciences research
• Ethical consideration in the conduct of health sciences research
• An overview of the research process
• Selecting or identifying research problems
• The literature review
• Refining and defining the research question, formulating a hypothesis and
preparing a research proposal
• Quantitative research
• Non-traditional and qualitative research designs
• Sampling
• Data collection and Data quality
• Data analysis
• Research reports and report evaluation
Module content:
• Basic tooth morphology
• Introduction to dental laboratory procedures in Removable Prosthodontics
Minimum credits: 209
Module content:
General pathology
• Cell injury, death and adaptation
• Acute and chronic inflammation
• Repair: Cell regeneration, fibrosis and wound healing
• Hemodynamic disorders, thrombosis and shock
• Disorders of the immune system
• Neoplasia
• Environmental diseases
• General pathology of infectious diseases
Diseases of the following organ systems
• Blood vessels
• Heart
• Haemopoietic and lymphoid systems
• Respiratory tract
• Urinary tract
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Liver and biliary tract
• Pancreas
• Male genital system
• Female genital system and breast
• Endocrine system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Skin
• Nervous system
Module content:
Introductory principles of clinical pharmacotherapy in view of applicable patient problems, receptors for medicines, principles of structure activity relationships, dynamic and kinetic principles to bring pharmacological principles and clinical therapy together in a problem-based curriculum.
Module content:
Procedures: skin, scrubbing and dressing for theatre.
Physical examinations: cardiovascular examination, respiratory examination.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training. The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress
control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques,
applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical
armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems,
antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft
tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias,
temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery,
facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following: (a) Basic principles and therapeutic measures.
(b) Occlusion: development and morphology.
(c) Development and growth: cranium.
(d) Stainless steel: properties and uses.
(e) Orthodontic devices: requirements and types.
(f) Changes in tissue.
(g) Malocclusion: classification and aetiology.
(h) Examination, aids, diagnosis and planning.
(i) Bad habits.
(j) Preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
(k) Treatment: principles, problems with space, methods.
(l) The role of extraction.
(m) Retention.
Module content:
Module content:
• Oral epidemiology
• Prevention and oral health promotion
• Health services (systems)
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus.
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis, with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
• Psychology in the dentistry practice.
• Political parameters in dentistry.
• Sociology and dentistry.
• Ethics for the dentist.
• Career possibilities.
• Management of a practice.
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
Module content:
The purpose of this module is to enable the dentist to identify medical problems, which may have an effect on the dental treatment or may affect the patient’s general health. The dentist must be able to interpret the patient’s medical history, in order to modify the treatment plan accordingly to ensure a safe dental treatment and/or to refer the patient for medical or specialist care.
Minimum credits: 224
Module content:
The modules in this subject will empower the student with knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, intra- and extraoral soft tissue and bone in order to diagnose and manage lesions, diseases and conditions of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, intra and extraoral soft tissue and bone.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training . The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques, applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems, antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias, temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery, facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following: (a) Basic principles and therapeutic measures.
(b) Occlusion: development and morphology.
(c) Development and growth: cranium.
(d) Stainless steel: properties and uses.
(e) Orthodontic devices: requirements and types.
(f) Changes in tissue.
(g) Malocclusion: classification and aetiology.
(h) Examination, aids, diagnosis and planning.
(i) Bad habits.
(j) Preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
(k) Treatment: principles, problems with space, methods.
(l) The role of extraction.
(m) Retention.
Module content:
(i) The modules in the subject are offered in the third, fourth and fifth years of study.
(ii) The depth and weighting of the knowledge base and the clinical application and interpretation of the modules will be dependent on the year of study.
(iii) The goal is to educate and train general dental practitioners who will be able to apply their expertise and knowledge in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in both the public and private sectors within the scope of the dental practitioner. In order to achieve this, the student must know the embryology, normal anatomy, histology and functions of the periodontium. The student must understand the aetiology, pathogenesis, the risk and other factors associated with the various forms of periodontal diseases, and their classification. The student must be able to perform a comprehensive clinical examination and use the information so gained to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. The student must become proficient in applying preventive control methods, to supply oral hygiene methods and applicable instructions to the patient; motivating the patient; scaling and root planning; be able to correctly evaluate the tissue response to these procedures; be able to differentiate clinically between the various forms of periodontal disease and be able to perform clinical procedures associated with the treatment of early and moderate stages of periodontal diseases. The student must understand the treatment possibilities associated with established and advanced periodontal diseases, including regenerative procedures and implant treatment, and when and to whom, such patients should be referred for specialist diagnosis and treatment, should this be necessary.
Module content:
• Oral epidemiology
• Prevention and oral health promotion
• Health services (systems)
• Community engagement projects commence
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus.
Module content:
Diagnostic imaging 370/470 is a two year course delivered during the 3rd and 4th years of the BChD programme. It deals with all aspects of radiographic imaging of the maxillofacial region appropriate to the Dentist. Diagnostic imaging 370 is delivered during BChD III as a promotion course. Diagnostic imaging 470 is an examination course delivered during BChD IV. The purpose of Diagnostic imaging 470 is:
- To formalise teaching and examination of Diagnostic Imaging 370/470.
- To certify students’ ability to apply knowledge obtained in Diagnostic Imaging 370 to clinical and practical situations of Diagnostic Imaging.
- To certify that students act professionally during clinical situations of Diagnostic Imaging.
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
Minimum credits: 202
Module content:
The modules in this subject will empower the student with knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, intra- and extraoral soft tissue and bone in order to diagnose and manage lesions, diseases and conditions of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, intra and extraoral soft tissue and bone.
Module content:
The modules in the subject odontology form an integrated curriculum that is structured and presented by various lecturers from different departments of the school. The modules consist of theoretical, practical and clinical training. The theoretical training includes anatomy, embryology, histology, microbiology and pathology of the teeth and teeth structure, while the clinical training is focused on the preventive, curative, and minor rehabilitative treatment of teeth development and eruption malformations, dental caries, pulpal and peri-radicular pathology, unerupted and impacted teeth, and tooth wear as part of the ageing process.
Module content:
(a) Surgical anatomy: Applied surgical anatomy.
(b) Examination, anaesthesia, distress: Examination of a surgical patient, stress
control and sedation, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques,
applied pharmacology and prescription (synoptic), emergency procedures.
(c) Basic oral surgery: Sterilisation and disinfection, oral surgical
armamentarium, exodontia and related complications, bleeding problems,
antrum.
(d) Advanced oral surgery: Apaicectomy, impactions, electro and cryosurgery, soft
tissue infections and osteomyelitis, pre-prosthodontic surgery (review).
(e) Basic maxillo-facial surgery: Traumatology, surgical pathology, neuralgias,
temporo-mandibular joint derangements.
(f) Advanced maxillo-facial surgery: Micro surgery (review), orthognathic surgery,
facial cleft deformities, cranio-facial surgery (review).
Module content:
The modules in this subject extend over the third, fourth and fifth years of study. Lectures, practical and clinical work, seminars and discussions on the following: (a) Basic principles and therapeutic measures.
(b) Occlusion: development and morphology.
(c) Development and growth: cranium.
(d) Stainless steel: properties and uses.
(e) Orthodontic devices: requirements and types.
(f) Changes in tissue.
(g) Malocclusion: classification and aetiology.
(h) Examination, aids, diagnosis and planning.
(i) Bad habits.
(j) Preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
(k) Treatment: principles, problems with space, methods.
(l) The role of extraction.
(m) Retention.
Module content:
(i) The modules in the subject are offered in the third, fourth and fifth years of study.
(ii) The depth and weighting of the knowledge base and the clinical application and interpretation of the modules will be dependent on the year of study.
(iii) The goal is to educate and train general dental practitioners who will be able to apply their expertise and knowledge in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in both the public and private sectors within the scope of the dental practitioner. In order to achieve this, the student must know the embryology, normal anatomy, histology and functions of the periodontium. The student must understand the aetiology, pathogenesis, the risk and other factors associated with the various forms of periodontal diseases, and their classification. The student must be able to perform a comprehensive clinical examination and use the information so gained to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. The student must become proficient in applying preventive control methods, to supply oral hygiene methods and applicable instructions to the patient; motivating the patient; scaling and root planning; be able to correctly evaluate the tissue response to these procedures; be able to differentiate clinically between the various forms of periodontal disease and be able to perform clinical procedures associated with the treatment of early and moderate stages of periodontal diseases. The student must understand the treatment possibilities associated with established and advanced periodontal diseases, including regenerative procedures and implant treatment, and when and to whom, such patients should be referred for specialist diagnosis and treatment, should this be necessary.
Module content:
Examination and evaluation of the denture patient, principles and taking of impressions, determination of vertical and horizontal jaw relations and facial bow recording. Aesthetics. Fitting and placing of the finished denture. Post treatment. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of complete and partial dentures, obturators and special apparatus. Pre-clinical crown and bridge techniques course. Examination and evaluation of patient's requiring crown and bridge treatment. Principles of tooth preparation and impression-making. Shade selection. Finishing and cementation of fixed restorations. Clinical aspects of manufacturing of single crowns and fixed prostheses. An introduction to lasers and implants.
Module content:
Diagnostic imaging 570 is an attendance course presented during the first semester of BChD V. The purpose of the course is:
- To formalise teaching and formative assessment of final year students’ clinical and diagnostic skills in Diagnostic imaging.
- To develop students’ confidence in clinical aspects of Diagnostic imaging.
- To ensure radiographic service rendering in Diagnostic imaging by senior (5th year) students while 4th year students are in training.
Module content:
Holistic evaluation of a patient, the clinical hypothetic-deductive reasoning processes, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Under the guidance of a tutor, and by utilising a special “practice patient” file, the students start treating a “practice patient” comprehensively. The student compiles a portfolio, on a continuous basis, on the clinical and administrative procedures concerning the "practice patient". The portfolio contains the student’s year mark, which is determined on a 50:50 basis with the examination mark as the final pass mark. The examination mark is determined when the student presents the practice patient case to an audience and a panel of adjudicators.
Application of business management principles during patient management. Preparing the student for a meaningful and successful career in an increasingly complex business and health care environment. Application of certain principles and skills in terms of:
• Psychology in the dentistry practice.
• Political parameters in dentistry.
• Sociology and dentistry.
• Ethics for the dentist.
• Career possibilities.
• Managing a practice.
Additional to this, students should understand the economic, cultural, legal and regulatory environment to establish and optimise patient management.
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