Periodontology
Periodontal disease affects the gingiva, alveolar bone and supporting tissues of the teeth.
Although most individuals suffer gingival inflammation from time to time, studies indicate wide variation in susceptibility to periodontal disease and suggest that whilst 80 % of the population will develop some signs of the disease, about 10 % of the population are at high risk of developing severe destructive disease. This group is at greatest risk of losing teeth through periodontal disease.
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The Periodontology online learning module has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Before starting this module, check that the learning outcomes are what you require, and that you have entered the need into your PDP. Here is an example PDP entry for this module.
| What development needs have I? | How will I address them? | Target completion date | Outcomes | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To improve my understanding of Periodontology. | Take the Dentaljuce Periodontology module. | • Learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal theory, prevention, and management of periodontal diseases. • Apply these concepts to the management / treatment of patients. |
| What development needs have I? | Improve my clinical diagnosis and non-surgical management of non-dental pathologies affecting the orofacial region. |
|---|---|
| How will I address them? | Take the Dentaljuce Periodontology module. |
| Target completion date | |
| Outcomes | • Learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal theory, prevention, and management of periodontal diseases. • Apply these concepts to the management / treatment of patients. |
| Date completed |
Module Aims and Outcomes
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The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in the field of periodontology and periodontics, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Module objective
• to update members of the dental team with their understanding of, and current best practices in prevention and management of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:
• learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal management theory.
• apply these concepts to the prevention of periodontal diseases, and the management and treatment of patients with these diseases.
• through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Principles
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC principles and the underlying standards:
• Principle 2: Communicate effectively with patients
• Principle 6: Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests
• Principle 7: Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcomes:
• DO A. (Communication domain). Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry.
• DO B. (Management domain). Effective management of self and others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times. Constructive leadership.
• DO C. (Clinical domain) Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice
• DO D. (Professionalism domain) Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients' interests first.