Programme approval 2012/13 PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM … · Programme approval 2012/13 PAF Initially Approved: 14. Date of programme review January 2019 15. Educational aims of the

Programme approval 2012/13

PAF Initially Approved:

PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

1. Programme title and designation Postgraduate Diploma in Operative

Dentistry

For undergraduate programmes only Single honours Joint Major/minor

2. Final award

Award Title Credit value

ECTS equivalent

Any special criteria

Postgraduate

Diploma

Postgraduate

Diploma in

Operative Dentistry

120 60

3. Nested award

Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent


4. Exit award

Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent


PGCert Postgraduate

Certificate in

Dental Studies

60 30

5. Level in the qualifications framework

7

6. Attendance

Full-time Part-time Distance learning

Mode of attendance

N/A Yes N/A

Minimum length of programme

N/A 2 years N/A

Maximum length of programme

N/A 4 years N/A

7. Awarding institution/body

King’s College London

8. Teaching institution

King’s College Hospital Dental Institute

9. Proposing department

Restorative Dentistry

10. Programme organiser and contact Details

Miss Serpil Djemal

Restorative Dentistry

King’s College Hospital Dental Institute

Denmark Hill

London SE5 9RS

email: [email protected]

11. UCAS code (if appropriate)

N/A

12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ Professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines

Standards in Dentistry, Faculty of General

Dental Practice, The Royal College of

Surgeons Of England

13. Date of production of specification

First Draft: January 2014

mailto:[email protected]



14. Date of programme review

January 2019

15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme

The Diploma in Operative Dentistry aims to provide newly qualified dentists and

experienced practitioners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the

scientific basis of operative dentistry and to promote a critical approach to evaluating

relevant literature to enable them to used evidence based dentistry in operative dentistry.

To develop their technical, diagnostic and treatment planning skills necessary to practice

modern operative dentistry. The clinical sessions will facilitate the translation of the above

knowledge, understanding, intellectual and practical skills to enable improvement and

enhancement of their operative dentistry.

16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors) The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

The programme provides a knowledge

and understanding of the following:

Caries

o Disease process

o Risk factors,

o Prevention,

o Diagnosis and

management

Pulpal disease

o Aetiology/microbiology/

pathology

o Pulps response to injury

o Pulp therapy

Periodontal and periapical disease

diagnoses and management

(overview)

Rubber dam

Intracoronal restorations

o Cavity design historical and

modern concepts for

minimal invasive dentistry

o Methods of cavity

preparation

o Materials used

Restoration of extensively

damaged tooth

Decision making for root filled

These are achieved through the

following teaching/learning methods

and strategies:

Reading the suggested

reading list/ original papers

and independent study.

Lecturer(tutor) inter action

and discussion within

seminars.

Hands-on practical sessions in

the laboratory and clinic and

reflective practice of work

produced. Assessment:

Reflective log of laboratory

and clinical work

Work based assessments

1:1 appraisal

360 degree appraisal including

patient feedback

Single best answer questions

(Standard set to level 7 using

Holsgrove's modification of the

Ebel technique and

developed by KCL ORE

examination *)

Unseen clinical examination

Case reports



tooth and restoration of root filled

tooth

Bleaching teeth

Communicating with the

laboratory and shade taking

Occlusion

Tooth surface loss

TMD and splint therapy

Clinical photography

Extracoronal and onlay

restorations

Bridgework

Impressions

Provisional restorations

Replacement of missing teeth

Implant maintenance

Orofacial pain

Acute dental trauma in adult

The role of audit and the audit

cycle in monitoring self-

performance and reviewing

practice

Evidence based dentistry and

critical appraisal

reasoning/process

The interface between

endodontics and periodontics,

orthodontics, restorative, and

medically compromised/special

care dentistry, oral medicine and

oral surgery

The importance of appropriate

diagnosis and treatment planning

in the context of the overall

patient care including multi-

disciplinary cases

Skills and other attributes

Intellectual skills to: Develop and apply strategies to

analyse and evaluate restorative

literature.

Evaluate the importance of

evidence based dentistry in

relation to operative dentistry

and how it changes clinical

management of the patient.

Analyse and debate recent

advances in operative dentistry.

Analyse, deliberate and resolve

the management of commonly

occurring clinical problems in

relation to operative dentistry.

Reflect and organise practical

skills gained in the laboratory

These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:




Lecturer (tutor) interaction


seminars.




produced.



and apply to clinical situations.

Use evidence based dentistry to

treatment plan. Ability to reflect critically on

one’s own clinical decision

making process.

Demonstrate self awareness of

and limits of personal expertise

and when to seek advice from

specialists, such as a referral to

secondary/tertiary care.

Demonstrate a commitment to

continuing professional

development. Assess an individual’s patients

tooth prognosis and strategic

significance given local and

systemic factors

Recognise if a diagnosis is out of

the competence of the clinician

and describe the appropriate

referral procedures

Accurately judge when and

when not to intervene in a clinical

situation and recognise when

help or referral is required

Describe and discuss techniques

used in operative dentistry

Identify and evaluate materials

and equipment used for

operative treatment

Evaluate the importance of

evidence based dentistry in

relation to operative dentistry.

Have a sound understanding of

the complex issues involved in

the scientific basis of operative

dentistry

Assessment:

Reflective log of laboratory

and clinical work

1:1 appraisal

Worked based assessments


patient feedback




Ebel technique and


examination *)


Case reports

Practical skills: To be able to:

Examine, diagnosis, treatment plan

of a restorative patient of

appropriate to a tier 1 or 2 dentist.

Demonstrate safe practice in:

o Intracoronal restorations

o Extracoronal and onlay

restorations

o Provisional restorations

o Rubber dam application

o Facebow transfer and

retruded axis record

o Impression taking

o Clinical photography

Have clinical skills to treatment

plan and manage appropriately;

but be able to recognise when it







seminars.




produced.



is beyond the clinicians skill set

and refer appropriately in the

following:

o Tooth surface loss

o TMD and provide splint

therapy

o Replacement of missing

teeth

o Implant maintenance

o Orofacial pain

o Acute dental trauma in

adult

o The interface between

endodontics and

periodontics,

orthodontics, restorative,

and medically

compromised/special

care dentistry

Monitor and evaluate the clinical

treatment

Work safely in a clinical

environment Demonstrate and apply sound

evidence based diagnostic

treatment planning skills. Communicate effectively with

patients, team members, and

other specialists in dentistry. Comply with correct clinical

governance in the delivery of safe

patient care.

Assessment: Reflective log of laboratory

and clinical work

1:1 appraisal



patient feedback




Ebel technique and


examination *)


Case reports

Generic/transferable skills:

Take appropriate responsibility Communicate effectively with

patients and colleagues

Manage effectively patients,

resources and time Appreciate difficulties in

treatment planning and

management of patients and

selecting appropriate treatment

modality for each individual

patient. Adopt problem solving

approaches. Participate collaboratively within

seminars

Develop advanced skills in the

use of information and

communications technology Learn effectively to facilitate


development Select and present appropriate

media to support presentations

to individual patients, colleagues







seminars.




produced.

Assessment: Reflective log of laboratory

and clinical work

1:1 appraisal



patient feedback



and groups Develop personal development

and acknowledge the need for

continual practical skills

development. Apply evidence based practice

skills Resolve commonly occurring

procedural problems

Critically evaluate their technical

progress

Learn effectively to facilitate


development

Communicate effectively with

patients

Communicate effectively with

colleagues within clinical

networks




Ebel technique and


examination *)


Case reports

17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines Standards in Dentistry, Faculty of General Dental Practice, the Royal College of Surgeons of

England.

The programme is not considered as part of any specialised training.

18. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic Which is the lead department and/or School?

Restorative Dentistry, KCL Dental Institute.



19. Programme structure See Programme Handbook for modules to be taken

If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? NA

Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) None

Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10? No

Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3; 20.7? No

Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)

There are 4 core/compulsory modules in all totalling 120 credits. Students must pass all 4 core/compulsory modules to complete the PG dip in operative

dentistry. Modules 1 and 2 are usually taken in year 1 and modules 3 and 4 in year 2. Students may apply to amend the normal modular structure with prior

approval of the programme director. Students may choose to exit after successful completion of modules 1 and 2 (60 credits) in the taught modules and will

be eligible for the award of PGCert in Dental Studies Individual details of modules 1-4 are in the module specifications.

Satisfactory completion/pass of modules 1 and 2 are a pre-requisite before progressing to module 3 and 4. Modules 1 and 2 are co-requisites of each other

likewise are modules 3 and 4.

Within each module, each student must have satisfactorily completed the pre-requisites to be eligible to sit the examinations. .(Please see module

specification for details)

Students must pass all four modules with an overall mark of 50% in each in order to be awarded the Diploma. Compensation will NOT be permitted within

modules, each individual element of assessment must be passed with a mark of 50%. The percentage weighting for the calculation of merit and distinction will

directly reflect the proportion of credits allocated to each module in relation to the overall credit taken within each programme/award, with classification

thresholds set according to the core scheme as set out in the “Credit Framework Regulations” of King’s College London.

Within a module if a student on the first attempt fails one element of the assessment process outlined in the module specification paperwork they can resit that

element of the module prior to those modules/next modules starting again. If a student fails a second attempt they will not be able to sit again without

consideration for extenuating circumstances by the examination board (KCL regulations A3 section 17 and 18) .

Should students fail both elements of the examination within a module they will not be permitted to resit either element. In extenuating circumstances, the

examination board could allow the candidate to repeat the module and its co-requisite module before being allowed to sit the exam a final time (KCL



regulations A3 section 17 and 18) .

Students must enter all end of year module examinations relevant to their year of study. Requests to withdraw from any module examinations must be

received in writing using the Mitigating Circumstances Form (NEA) at least 7 days prior to the examination (KCL regulations A3 section 17 and 18) .

.

Other relevant information to explain the programme structure Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.

NA



20. Marking criteria All elements of assessment will be marked as per Dental Institute marking criteria (in

accordance with KCL criteria).

21. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here

A new programme board is been set up called ‘Board for Diplomas’ Mark Packer is Chair.

22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be

An external examiner will be appointed in due course (QA Handbook Section H

page 94. Academic Regulations A3 section 23 page 37)

23. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements

Disabled access to face to face course facilities are provided. (DDA compliant)



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM

SECTION 3 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all

1. Programme name Postgraduate Diploma in Operative Dentistry

2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity? Yes No If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)? Does the programme have an access/feeder Programme for entry into it? Does the programme have an articulation/ progression agreement for entry into it? Dual Award Franchised Provision Joint Award Partnership Programme Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through off-campus study or placement Staff and student exchange Validated provision Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork forwarded onto ASQ Office? Yes No Not applicable

3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been sought from College Education Committee? Yes No Not applicable

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Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College Education Committee

4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are delivered away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details Name and address of the off-campus location and external body Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body Nature of the involvement of external body Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body? Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location

5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement - please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify) Time spent …830 hours…Credit amount is 68% of overall hours and is Compulsory



6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body N/A

5. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body Name and address of PSB No validation / accreditation required. Frequency of validation/ accreditation Date of next validation/ accreditation

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