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Module Title
CranioFacial Biology (CFB)
School
School of Health Sciences
Department
Dentistry
Module Code
03 01346
Module Lead
Dr Revers Donga
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-37 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-42 hours Total: 79 hours
Exclusions
None
Description
This module builds on the systems based modules studied in Year 1. It is an intensive series of lectures, small group sessions, cadaveric laboratory-based teaching, and interactive anatomage sessions totalling 89 hours of contact, leading to an in-depth understanding of the regional anatomy of the head and neck. Acquired knowledge must be to a level that will permit safe progression to clinical and surgical applications after the Easter break. Students investigate craniofacial anatomy in lectures and in small groups utilising a range of resources. Resources available relate to real living human anatomy (using modern radiological resources and living models), cadaveric anatomy (using prosected specimens) , bones and anatomical models in the HTA-licensed teaching areas and Barnes library (including plastic anatomical models), video-based cadaveric dissection (Acland’s Anatomy) available online via the e-course and an interactive virtual dissection package (Anatomage) as well as using ‘Complete Anatomy’ as an interactive platform for projection of virtual human anatomy by electronic means.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the structural and functional organisation of dentally related (head and neck) anatomy including an understanding of the cardiovascular and lymphatic drainage of the head and neck and of the pathways of spread of infection and malignant disease.
Identify and discuss the above structures in relation to normal “real” anatomy using anatomical resources, i.e. living models, radiological images, dissected cadaveric remains and be aware of common variations and pathologies of head and neck structures
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of those anatomical structures pertinent to dental and oral surgical procedures and administration of local anaesthesia.
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the innervation of head and neck structures and peripheral courses taken by nerves and blood vessels
Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy of the [upper] airway and including nasal, oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal structures and normal mechanisms for protection of the airway during swallowing. Show an appreciation of the importance of airway maintenance and how this knowledge relates to practical dentistry, including the practicalities of clinical airway management.
Demonstrate how the embryological and post-natal development of head and neck structures relates to normal post-natal anatomy and understand its significance for common variations and congenital anomalies.
Assessment
01346-16 : Case and Image Exam : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%)
01346-22 : Prosection Exam : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (40%)
01346-23 : SOT Exam : (MDS) Oral presentation (10%)
