Learning and Working in International Contexts (EDPS0034)

This module is offered fully online and is aimed at anyone who is learning and working in one of many contexts that could be referred to as 'international'. This could include working outside the UK on long term or short term contracts, working for an 'international' organisation within the UK, working for or learning at a UK institution (such as a university), studying as an 'international student', or studying abroad. The challenge for professionals working in a globalised world is to develop the skills and competences to learn and work in, as well as adapt to, these contexts. This module gives participants the opportunity to explore those different contexts in relation to relevant theory and case studies, and to reflect on the implications for their own professional experience.

This module is compulsory for students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not...

Complicating Factors and Other Oral Conditions (DENT0157)

This module is compulsory for students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):

The impact of patient’s medical history, systemic and local risk factors on periodontal health and proposed management strategies (e.g. diabetic control HbA1C, medications)
 The potential impact of periodontal management upon a patient’s medical health (e.g. renal patients, patients with cardiac complications, etc.)
 Prevalence, aetiology, presentation, screening/assessment and management (or avenues for referral) of other oral conditions including oral cancer, candidiasis, lichen planus, ulcerations, xerostomia, halitosis and other non-periodontal, non-hard tissue oral conditions
 Clinical Governance including audit, safeguarding, medical emergencies, radiographic safety and the legal framework in relation to working with complimentary professionals
On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved a foundation in the understanding and clinical management of:

The patient presenting with a complex medical history, systemic and local risk factors affecting periodontal health and management strategies
 The potential impact of periodontal management upon a patient’s medical health (e.g. renal patients, patients with cardiac complications, etc.)
 Other oral conditions including oral cancer, candidiasis, lichen planus, ulcerations, xerostomia, halitosis and other non-periodontal, non-hard tissue oral conditions
 Clinical Governance including audit, safeguarding, radiographic safety and the legal framework in relation to working with complimentary professionals
 Clinical situations that require intervention or appropriate referral
 Common medical and dental emergencies including any arising from treatment complications