Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	Introduction to Adult Restorative Dentistry
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Module Code	02 26333
Module Lead	Lydia Eldridge
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled on BSc Dental Hygiene & Therapy
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Practical Classes and workshops-28 hours Guided independent study-50 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	The Introduction to Adult Restorative Dentistry (IARD) module prepares the student for clinical practice as a Therapist within the dental team. The module facilitates students the opportunity to make decisions and recognise the need for referral to a dentist, affirming the importance of this partnership. It explores the areas of both tooth injury and disease through lecture and small work groups whilst introducing the student to practical sessions. Throughout the module the Hygiene and Therapy students are integrated with the BDS undergraduate students (2nd years) for lectures. The students will acquire the relevant assessment and treatment techniques based in a clinical skills laboratory enabling them to become competent in the principles of clinical effectiveness and cavity preparation and restoration of permanent teeth.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the epidemiology, histopathology, microbiology and pathogenesis of dental caries. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the classification, aetiology and clinical presentation of dental caries. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of rubber dam on a manikin. Demonstrate competence at cutting, placing, finishing and polishing class l amalgam restorations and have knowledge of cutting, placing, finishing and polishing class V amalgam and tooth coloured restorations in permanent teeth on a phantom head. Demonstrate knowledge of the design of restorative instruments and their use and maintenance. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of fissure sealants including their properties and composition. Demonstrate knowledge of impression taking. Demonstrate knowledge of the diagnostic methods available to detect a carious lesion, with the exception of the interpretation of radiographs. Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, chemistry and properties of dental restorative materials.
Assessment	26333-01 : Written Paper : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 X 1 hour written assessment, pass mark 50%, term 3, year 1 1 X 2 hour practical phantom head skills test, awarded pass / fail, 2 attempts allowed terms 2 and 3, year 1. Reassessment: 1 X 1 hour written assessment, pass mark 50%, term 3, year 1 supplementary period 1 X 2 hour practical phantom head skills test, awarded pass / fail, 2 attempts allowed term 3, year 1.
Other	None
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