Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	Dentistry in Society
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Module Code	02 26329
Module Lead	Mr Vahid Ravaghi
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled on BSc Dental Hygiene & Therapy
Contact Hours	Lecture-24 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-71 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module encourages recognition of the importance of behavioural sciences for professional practice, and introduces basic concepts in psychology, sociology and communication. It provides concepts of general and dental public health and dental epidemiology together with occupational health risks in dentistry. It also introduces students to those issues surrounding the concept of disability.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Recognise the needs of the different patient groups including children, adults, older people and those with special care requirements Recognise psychological and sociological factors that contribute to poor oral health, the course of disease and the success of treatment Describe the principles of a population health approach including the demographic and social trends (both UK and international), determinants of health and inequalities in health and the ways these are measured. Explain dental and wider healthcare systems dental professionals work within, including health policy and organisation Describe the role of health promotions in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain. Recognise the theories of appropriate communication in relation to patients with anxiety or challenging behaviour Describe the principles of planning oral health care for communities to meet needs and demands
Assessment	26329-01 : Written Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Written assignment open book Year 1 Term 3 Reassessment: Resubmission of written assignment in the supplementary period Pass mark capped at 50%
Other	None
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