Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Oral Biology, Microbiology and Immunology
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	03 36904
Module Lead	Dr Melissa Grant & Dr Gosia Wiench
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Students must have completed and passed all BDS 1 modules Enhanced DBS check required Internal hurdle: Minimum pass mark of 45% following standard setting in each component. Module 50% pass mark
Contact Hours	Lecture-42 hours Tutorial-33 hours Guided independent study-125 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is concerned with the normal development, structure and function of the oral tissues and draws on the basic biological principles learned in Year 1. Specific areas covered include Development of oral tissues, Structure of dental tissues, Tooth morphology & eruption patterns, Periodontal tissues, Tooth eruption & shedding, and Salivary glands & saliva. It requires a consideration of the tissues and fluids of the oral cavity at the molecular, cellular and gross anatomical levels. The aim is to provide a sound biological understanding of the oral environment to underpin a student’s clinical studies. The Oral Biology module extends over semesters 3 and 4 of the curriculum and runs alongside other clinically related modules and is aimed at illustrating the application of the subject matter to the clinical situation. Lectures are supported by small group teaching sessions (SGTs), help to define the areas of your study and further reading and assist in understanding of the subject matter. Much of this subject matter will be illustrated within the SGT sessions which will be worksheet based, led by the tutor, but with input from the students. Experimental classes will further assist in your learning. A programme of independent learning is also scheduled to help reinforce formal and self-directed study. Support for an active approach to learning and computer-assisted / web-based learning facilities are available. To develop skills in critical assessment of the literature and current research, a group poster project is undertaken and is preceded by guidance on literature searches.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis of dentistry concerned with the normal development, structure and function of oral tissues. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms pertinent to the vitality of oral and dental tissues and how these tissues respond to dental restorative procedures. Demonstrate an understanding of oral anatomy and tooth morphology and use dental formulae and methods of dental charting as well as having knowledge of the chronological development and eruption of the human dentition Apply a critical approach when assessing and assimilating scientific and clinical literature and apply contemporary methods of electronic communication and information management.
Assessment	36904-01 : Group Project Presentation : Presentation (50%) 36904-02 : Jan Exam - SAQ : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Poster presentations (December) 50% 2 hour Examination containing structured SAQs, and MCQs (January exam period) 50% Reassessment: Students are only required to resit the failed component. Single 2 hour examination comprising SAQs, MCQs 100% of the component. Resubmission of the Poster - 100% of the component.
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