Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	Periodontal Diseases Theory and Clinical Practice
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Module Code	02 26343
Module Lead	Mrs Susan Porter
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Contact Hours	Lecture-57 hours Seminar-23 hours Guided independent study-320 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module is designed to give detailed knowledge of the basic concepts of pathology and of the classification, aetiology, pathogenesis and management of periodontal diseases. Students will capitalise on knowledge and experience gained in previous modules, demonstrating the understanding of periodontal disease and its management by the Dental Hygienist / Therapist. The opportunity to enhance root surface debridement skills and anaesthesia will be available by managing patients with advanced disease. An extension of the team approach becomes available during this module by working alongside 5th year BDS at the core site and with clinical supervisors in Outreach Placements in the Community Dental Services. The epidemiology of smoking and its effect on periodontal disease as well as evidence based advice on smoking cessation for patients will be evaluated. Care of patients who have undergone periodontal surgery and advanced periodontal treatment will be taught within the concept of post-operative care. Teaching is delivered from the perspective of the evidence for clinical effectiveness of therapies and the partnership approach to Dental Hygiene and Therapy within the Dental Team.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the preventive team approach to management of periodontal diseases in the primary and secondary care sector. Demonstrate competence in the delivery of oral hygiene instruction to all categories of patients, to educate, motivate and empower them to be responsible for their own oral care. Demonstrate knowledge of the pathological processes involved in infection, inflammation, healing and repair. Demonstrate knowledge of the specific and non-specific defence mechanisms of the body against tissue damage, infection and antigenic challenge. Demonstrate an understanding of the epidemiology of chronic periodontal disease, its aetiology, classification, clinical and radiological presentation, management, pathological progression and prognosis. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of local, systemic and environmental factors in modifying the course of periodontal diseases and their inter-relationship with the management of periodontal disease. Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology, clinical and radiographic presentation and management of aggressive periodontal disease. Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and management of gingival overgrowth. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for the use of antimicrobial therapy in the management of periodontal diseases. Demonstrate competence in root surface debridement using both powered and manual instrumentation under local infiltration and inferior dental nerve block as appropriate. Demonstrate an understanding of the maintenance of accurate records of patients' assessment, treatment and management. Have knowledge of the signs, symptoms and management of an anaphylactic reaction.
Assessment	26343-01 : Written Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 2 hour written assessment. Pass Mark 50% Reassessment: 1 x 2 hour written assessment. Pass mark 50% Summer Supplementary Period
Other	None
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