Module NDS-2000:
Clinical Practice 2
Clinical Practice 2 2024-25
NDS-2000
2024-25
School of Health Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
60 credits
Module Organiser:
Bev Littlemore
Overview
This module builds on the theoretical and clinical skills developed in year 1. Students will develop skills and an understanding of the importance of the role of the dental hygienist and other members of the dental team in the patient management process including dental implant maintenance and tooth whitening. We will introduce the principles and biomechanics of orthodontic tooth movement and the role of the hygienist in orthodontic treatment and will develop the skills to enable the temporary re-cementation of crowns and restorations. We will look at periodontal disease in greater depth, including specific microbiota, systemic disease and nutrition, occlusion, necrotising disease and mucogingival deformities and the role of antibiotics and surgery in periodontal disease management.
Outline Syllabus
•The role of the dental hygienist and other members of the dental team in the patient management process including dental implant maintenance and tooth whitening
•The principles and biomechanics of orthodontic tooth movement and the role of the hygienist in orthodontic treatment
•Temporary restorations and temporarily re-cementing crowns
•Advanced periodontal disease
•Periodontal Disease and Systemic Disease
•Nutrition and dental disease
•Periodontal Surgery
•Periodontal disease and occlusion
•Guided Biofilm Therapy
•Necrotising periodontal disease
•Periodontitis as manifestation of systemic disease
•Periodontal/endodontic abscesses
•Mucogingival deformities
Assessment Strategy
Graded percentage
70% Distinction 60-69% Merit 40-59% Pass <40% Fail
All elements of assessment must be passed at the minimum threshold of 40% to pass the module
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate and apply evidence-based knowledge necessary for the provision of advanced periodontal treatment including the maintenance of dental implants and the safe provision of tooth whitening.
- Define the principles of orthodontics and the biomechanics of orthodontic tooth movement and force control and critically appraise the dental hygienists’ role in the management of patients undergoing orthodontic therapy.
- Demonstrate appropriate patient assessment, care and management with critical evaluation of materials used, treatment modalities and pain management techniques.
- Differentiate between periodontal diseases and other diseases affecting the periodontium.
Assessment method
Case Study
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Adult Hygiene Case Study/Unseen Case
Weighting
20%
Due date
21/08/2025
Assessment method
Case Study
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Paediatric prevention case presentation/Unseen case
Weighting
20%
Due date
21/08/2025
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Clinical Portfolio
Weighting
0%
Due date
01/08/2025
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Final Exam
Weighting
60%