This module covers basic sciences necessary to understand the clinical aspects of Endodontics. The subject matter spans: Cell Biology; Anatomy and physiology...

Basic Scientific Foundation for Endodontic Practice - Part 1 (DENT0046)

This module covers basic sciences necessary to understand the clinical aspects of Endodontics. The subject matter spans: Cell Biology; Anatomy and physiology of the orofacial complex; Inflammation, wound healing and Immunology; Microbiology and pathology of orofacial diseases; Effect of traumatic injuries to alveolus and teeth; Aetiopathogenesis of endodontic problems; Epidemiology and its relevance to endodontics; Basic materials science relevant to endodontics.

This module covers the specialist interest practicing skills as defined in the competencies for Dental Practitioners with a Specialist Interest. Through...

Special Interest Skills - Trauma Management and Pulp Therapy (DENT0010)

This module covers the specialist interest practicing skills as defined in the competencies for Dental Practitioners with a Specialist Interest. Through supervised mentoring on a teaching clinic and record keeping and discussion relating to endodontic surgery and trauma management in external practices, the graduates will gain the confidence and practical skills to deal with endodontic surgery and trauma cases of moderate difficulty.

Summary

This module will equip you with the skills you will need as a doctor to confidently read medical literature and practice Evidence Based Medicine. The...

Critical Appraisal of Primary Care and Paediatric Practice (CHLD0089)

Summary

This module will equip you with the skills you will need as a doctor to confidently read medical literature and practice Evidence Based Medicine. The aim is not to teach you how to perform advanced statistical analysis but to ensure you can use papers to answer clinical questions when you are deciding how best to manage and treat patients.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

1) You will develop the skills to be able to assess the strength of evidence that any particular study provides to answer questions.

2) You will understand the differences between primary (eg. original randomised controlled data) and secondary (eg. Cochrane systematic review) sources of evidence.

3) We will build on your understanding of key design characteristics, and the interpretation, of the main types research.

4) You will gain knowledge of the tools available to approach critical appraisal.

Who is this module for? 

This is a core module for the iBSc Paediatrics and Child Health.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Weekly online sessions with a practical critical appraisal day