Course syllabus for Clinical course in endodontics - the vital pulp, contract education

Klinisk kurs i endodonti - den vitala pulpan, uppdragsutbildning

Specific entry requirements

Degree of Master of Science in Dental Surgery of at least 180 credits or equivalent. Knowledge of English language corresponding to English B (equivalent to the proficiency level of a Swedish upper secondary school). Students who fail the clinical proficiency training as a result of demonstrating such a serious lack of knowledge, skills or attitude that patient safety or the patients’ confidence in medical care is at risk, will only be qualified to resume the clinical proficiency training once the individual action plan has been carried out.

Outcomes

After the course the student should be able to: - Explain and integrate knowledge of tooth anatomy and embryology of the pulp - Show an integrated knowledge about the physiology and function of the dental pulp - Rationalize and treat different conditions of the dental pulp

Content

Theoretical instruction covering specific subject areas within endodontics are given in the form of seminars and review of journal articles. During the seminars, the students prepare presentations where the contents are discussed under the supervision of the principal supervisor. Selected areas of studies is covered by external lecturers with expertise in the chosen area. Clinical proficiency training is based on the treatment of patients with different endodontic conditions that are referred to the specialist clinic.

Teaching methods

- Seminars on selected areas of endodontics - Discussion and literature review of contemporary and classic journal articles - Clinical proficiency training under the supervision of specialist supervisors.

Examination

The theoretical instruction is assessed qualitatively during the seminar presentations. Individual assessment of the students is carried out by the principal supervisor in presence of the whole group of students. Patient cases are analyzed and discussed before during and after each treatment is completed. The final examination is assessed by an external examiner which can identify and analyze the theoretical knowledge of the student based on the presentation of their clinical cases. Clinical cases should be supported by references to the scientific literature to explain the chosen treatment strategies. Limited number of examinations or practical training sessions If the student fails to pass the examination at the first try, the student gets 2 more opportunities. After that, the student is recommended to retake the course and is given 3 more examination opportunities. If the student has not passed after 6 trials, he/she does not have further admission to the course (HF chapter 6, section 11 a). Interruption of the clinical proficiency training The examiner may with immediate effect interrupt a student's clinical proficiency training if the student demonstrates such serious deficiencies in knowledge, skills or attitudes that patient safety or patient confidence in healthcare is at risk. When the clinical proficiency training is interrupted in this way the student is deemed to have failed the clinical part of the course. In such cases, an individual action plan should be set up stating which activities and tests are required before the student is qualified for a new clinical placement on the course.

Transitional provisions

If the course is discontinued or undergoes major changes, an examination with the reviewed literature and learning outcomes is offered for no more than one academic year after the implementation of the revision or discontinuation.

Other directives

The course is given in English The course evaluation is carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.

Literature and other teaching aids

• Seltzer and Bender's dental pulp, Hargreaves, Kenneth M.; Goodis, Harold E.; Seltzer, Samuel, Chicago : Quintessence Publ. Co, 2002. - xi, 500 s. ISBN: 0-86715-415-2 : Pp. : EUR 115.00, LIBRIS-ID: 8671315, *
• Bergenholtz, Gunnar; Hörsted-Bindslev, Preben; Reit, Claes, Textbook of endodontology, 2. ed. : Oxford : Blackwell Munksgaard, 2010 - xiii, 382 s. ISBN: 978-1-4051-7095-6, LIBRIS-ID: 11731732, *
• Ørstavik, Dag; Pitt Ford, T. R., Essential endodontology: prevention and treatment of apical periodontitis, 2. ed. : Oxford, UK : Blackwell Munksgaard, 2008 - 478 p. ISBN: 978-1-4051-4976-1 (hardback : alk. paper), LIBRIS-ID: 10629144, *