Periodontology skills preclinical course

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

In this subject are taught basic topics in periodontology and practical principles associated with clinical diagnostic, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student is able to explain:

-principles of periodontal examination

-periodontal instruments - technical details, indication for use and instrument sharpening

-principles and technique of dental instrumentation using hand instruments and scaler

-oral hygiene products, indication for use

-basic topics in periodontology

Skills

The student is able to:

-record periodontal measurements

-use and maintain periodontal instruments

-assess different types of oral hygiene products

-get sound manual skills to be able to start clinical work with patients

General competence

Through the pre-clinical training the student establishes a conscious attitude to technical quality. The student develops a clinical understanding of instrument selection and good work routines that provide a basis for patient treatment in the clinic.

ECTS Credits

2 ects

Level of Study

Master

Semester of Instruction

Spring, fourth semester
Required Previous Knowledge
Passed third semester in Master of Dentistry
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
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Access to the Course
Master of Dentistry
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures parallel with seminars and practical exercises.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Seminars and course are mandatory and attendance list is registered.

All teaching is mandatory, except for lectures. The student is responsible for reporting absences, and unexcused absences are not allowed.¿In addition to the attendance requirements, the academic requirements must be met, both in terms of the quality of the work and sufficient practice¿.

In this subject, mandatory activities are valid for two semesters.

Forms of Assessment

The practical exercises are continuously assessed by the instructors. Practical and theoretical exam will be held at the end of the course, evaluated by an internal examiner. Completed practical assignments during the course are a prerequisite for entering the final practical and theoretical exam.The practical-theoretical final exam must be passed before the student may start clinical work with patients at the department of periodontolgy.

When the assessment method in a subject is a `written test¿, two continuous tests will be arranged shortly for students without valid results. Students who have not achieved valid results after three attempts will be moved to lower classes. The three attempts that belong to each implementation of the subject are counted as one assessment attempt in accordance with UiB¿s regulations on studies §8-1 (1). Due to the short time between the regular and new test, complaints about grading will not be processed until the third attempt has been completed. If the third attempt is conducted as an oral test, the two previous written attempts will be the subject of the complaint process.

Grading Scale
Passed /failed
Assessment Semester
Spring, fourth semester
Reading List
The reading list will be published in Mitt UiB latest one week before the startup.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated in accordance with the system of quality assurance of UiB.
Examination Support Material
  • Theoretical part of the final test: None
  • Practical part: all available literature and cast models.
  • Course Administrator
    Department of Clinical Dentistry