Overview

This module is designed to build upon the knowledge gained from the Foundation of Practice module and delves into the various ways in which the body's systems can break down and manifest in illness and disease. The student will learn to fully appreciate the patient's medical history and how it will affect both the patient's oral health and the student's approach to treatment. This module introduces the students to common and uncommon systemic diseases and the impact on their dental management. Recognition of the common, minor conditions requires a broad knowledge base to be able to recognise and diagnose the more serious, complex and relatively uncommon conditions. This module discusses the legal aspects of dental prescribing and the mode of action, pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications and properties of medications that may impinge on dental practice.

Learning content will include: • Body systems with an emphasis on disease processes and the relevant implications on oral health for both the individual and the wider population • Basic pathophysiology of medical conditions • Recognition and diagnosing the more serious, complex and relatively uncommon conditions • Understand the mode of action, pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications and properties that may impinge on dental practice and the legal requirements associated with prescribing medication.

• Body systems with an emphasis on disease processes and the relevant implications on oral health for both the individual and the wider population • Basic pathophysiology of medical conditions • Recognition and diagnosing the more serious, complex and relatively uncommon conditions • Understand the mode of action, pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications and properties that may impinge on dental practice and the legal requirements associated with prescribing medication.

Assessment Strategy

Percentage Grade Scale Threshold 40%

Learning Outcomes

• Critically review antimicrobial and anti-viral therapy used in managing dental and orofacial infection and be able to demonstrate knowledge of common drug interactions related to dentistry.

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of organ systems and systemic disease, identifying their relevance and outlining their importance to oral and dental health

• Demonstrate an understanding of common pharmacological therapies used in the management of systemic disease and their impact on dental management

• Explain the legal requirements associated with prescribing medication and the role of the Dental Hygienist in pharmacological provision.