Aims and Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, you should:
- Have knowledge of the role of orthodontics in multi-disciplinary care
- Have knowledge of the aetiology, classification and prevalence of cleft lip and palate
- Have knowledge of the role of orthodontics in cleft-lip and palate care
- Be familiar with the prevalence of ectopic teeth
- Be competent at managing patients with ectopic teeth
- Be competent at using information technology; (can this be expanded to define more clearly what is included e.g. email, using practice management systems, Internet, MEDLINE etc.
- Be familiar with the role of healthcare informatics in the provision of orthodontic care
- Be competent at communication with patients, their families and carers, other members of the dental team and other healthcare professionals
- Have knowledge of managing patients from different social and ethnic backgrounds
- Have knowledge of working as part of the dental team
- Be familiar with the social and psychological issues relevant to the care of patients
- Be competent at working with other members of the dental team
- Be competent at interpreting, and working to, an orthodontic care plan or prescription
- Have knowledge of the role of the orthodontic therapist within the framework of the dental team
- Have knowledge of when to refer the patient to a dentist where treatment is beyond the training or experience of the orthodontic therapist (this is also covered in Module 1)
- Be familiar with the organisation of orthodontic services within the United Kingdom
Syllabus
This module consists of three sections:
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Orthodontic/orthognathic surgery
- Misplaced Canines
- Restorative/orthodontic interface
- Craniofacial anomalies, classification, aetiology and prevalence of cleft lip and palate
- Behavioural Sciences, communication skills and health information
- IT skills
- Communication skills and working in a team understanding psychological issues relevant to the care of orthodontic patients
- Patient compliance
- Comprehensive Oral Care
- Working as part of the dental team, interpretation of and working to treatment plan
- Role of the orthodontic therapist within the dental team
- Provision of Orthodontic services in UK
Key Facts
Contact:
George Hill / Amerjit Singh
Leader:
Assessment:
90 minute written paper
Core/Optional: Core
CATS: 12
Code: MD928
Other options:
Diploma route: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
You may also be interested in our MSc Orthodontics
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