Clinical Dental Therapy 6 module (DS42003)
Prepare for registration as a safe beginner. Develop advanced clinical skills and your knowledge of oral medicine and systemic disease
Dental Therapy 6 is the final module before registration. It is designed to bring your clinical, scientific, and professional skills to the level of a safe beginner.
You will deepen your knowledge of oral medicine. You will study:
- the oral manifestations of systemic disease
- mucosal lesions
- atypical and chronic pain
- temporomandibular disorders
You will develop skills in managing complex patients, including those with chronic conditions. You will learn to communicate more complex treatment plans, with appropriate use of consent and medicolegal frameworks.
You will broaden your clinical experience across:
- restorative dentistry
- paediatric care
- oral medicine clinics
You will also engage with global health issues and evidence-based dentistry projects.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- Build on modules 1 to 5, developing the clinical and professional skills needed to practise as a safe beginner
- Develop knowledge of oral medicine, including oral manifestations of systemic disease and mucosal lesions
- Advance your skills in communicating complex treatment plans and obtaining informed consent
- Work within the dental team, giving and receiving feedback, and recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply evidence-based dentistry and health coaching strategies to support patients of all ages
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the oral manifestations of systemic disease and assess orofacial signs and symptoms
- Apply a range of diagnostic and clinical skills to interpret clinical information and make evidence-based judgements
- Demonstrate competence in the diagnosis of common oral medicine problems through specialist clinics
- Communicate complex treatment options to patients clearly, with appropriate consent and medicolegal awareness
- Work with patients to bring about health improvement through behaviour management and health coaching
Assignments / assessment
Knowledge assessment (30%)
- Multiple short answer paper
Practical/clinical assessment (30%)
- Clinical case presentations
Coursework (30%)
- 3 assignments assessing communication and reasoning
Portfolio assessment (10%)
- Enhanced reflection on personal and professional development
Teaching methods / timetable
- Case-based tutorials
- Lectures and practicals
- Small group activities
- Clinical sessions including specialist oral medicine clinics
Clinical development is tracked longitudinally using LIFTUPP, and also assessed by patients and the dental team.
Courses
This module is available on the following courses: