Courses: OD2KARIO Clinical skills course 1 Cariology - Autumn 2022

ECTS Credits

8 ECTS

Level of Study

Master

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Teaching semester

Spring, 4th semester

Objectives and Content

Basic subjects/topics and practical skills in Cariology and subjects/topics associated with different types of direct restorations are taught.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Students will be able to explain:

the principles and methods for direct restorations including preparations, handling of filling materials and placement techniques.
properties of filling materials used in direct restorative restorations.
hand instruments and rotating instruments
the effects of different preparation instruments on dental hard tissues
basic topics in cariology

Skills

Students are able to:

assess the indications for various types of direct restorations.
handle the materials used in direct restorations.
perform the manual skills that are necessary to start clinical practice in cariology

General competence

Through skills training, the students should have a conscious attitude towards technical quality.

Required Previous Knowledge

Passed the third semester of Master of Dentistry

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

OD2FERD1 8 ECTS

Access to the Course

Master of Dentistry

Teaching and learning methods

Clinical courses, seminars and lectures.

Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching

The teaching plan includes lectures, seminars, demonstrations and work on models. Preclinical education/training is mandatory.
During the preclinical course in cariology (Block Part 1) a theoretical test will be held.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Clinical courses and seminars.

Forms of Assessment

The practical presentations are continuously assessed and summarized at the end. The practical and theoretical tests during the course, as well as practical tasks, must be passed before the final test. The final test, a written examination and practical clinical work, must be approved before the student can start treating patients in cariology in the clinic.

Examination Support Material

Theoretical part of the final test: None
Practical part: all available literature and cast models.

Grading Scale

Pass/fail

Assessment Semester

Spring, fourth semester

Reading List

The reading list will be published on Mitt UiB within one week before startup. The reading list will include the compendium "Ferdighetskurs kariologi", handouts and articles from lectures and seminars.

Course Evaluation

The course is evaluated at least every three years, in accordance with UiBs system of quality assurance.

Programme Committee

Programme committe of dental study programmes

Course Coordinator

Associate professor Torgils Lægreid

Course Administrator

Department of clinical dentistry

Contact Information

studie.iko@uib.no

Department

Department of clinical dentistry