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TPB2012-022
and peers in a variety of different team situations
Understand the principles of evaluation of population oral health and be able to participate in a screening programme as
examiners and to summarise the results in a scientific and meaningful way
3) Learning Outcomes
Identify the learning outcomes for this module, i.e. knowledge, skills and attributes to be developed through
completion of this module. Outcomes should be referenced to the relevant QAA benchmark statements and the
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008). The SEEC
Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 2003 and Queen Mary Statement of Graduate
Attributes should also be used as a guiding framework for curriculum design.
Academic Content:
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Identify disorders of the oral mucosa, including malignant and potentially malignant lesions
Discuss the relevance and inter-relationship of periodontal disease and treatment on overall restorative care and on
patient symptoms and general health and well-being
Discuss the ways in which choice of therapy is informed by: aims of care, modes of action, indications &
contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions (including with complementary medicines), safe monitoring,
duration of therapy
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Explain the role of sedation in the management of adult and young patients and evaluate when, how and where to
refer a patient for sedation, general anaesthesia and other appropriate referrals based on clinical assessment
Describe the principles of preventive care and incorporate as part of a comprehensive treatment plan
Assess and manage the health of periodontal and soft tissues taking into account risk and lifestyle factors
Describe the dental and wider healthcare systems dental professionals work within including health policy and
organisation, delivery of healthcare and equity
Describe and evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of changing the environment and community and
individual behaviours to deliver health gain
Describe the principles of planning oral health care for communities to meet needs and demands
Describe and comply with the team working requirements in the Scope of Practice and Standards documents
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Explain the range of methods of learning and teaching available and the importance of assessment, feedback, critical
reflection, identification of learning needs and appraisal in personal development planning
Explain, critically evaluate and apply the principles of epidemiology, psychological and sociological concepts and
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theoretical frameworks of health, illness, behavioural change and disease
Describe the basic principles of a population health approach including demographic and social trends, UK and
A 13 international oral health trends, determinants of health and inequalities in health, the ways in which these are
measured and current patterns