Diagnosis
Diagnoses of dental conditions are always a challenge – this may be because we tend to have preconceived or fixed ideas: we see so much of the “common” conditions that we might miss the rare causes.
Welcome to the 'Diagnosis' module from Dentaljuce, a focused course designed to challenge and refine your diagnostic skills in dental practice. This module concentrates on the diagnosis of dental pain, caries, and cracked tooth syndrome (CTS). It will help to broaden your diagnostic perspective, particularly in identifying and understanding less common conditions that may present in your practice.
The module begins with an in-depth exploration of dental pain, examining the different types of pain such as that originating from a lateral periodontal abscess or dentine-pulp related issues. We discuss why pain occurs and the various characteristics that help in its identification and diagnosis. Special tests and their aetiology are covered to provide a comprehensive understanding of pain management.
In the section on caries, we look into the intricacies of diagnosing fissure and dentine caries. The course also covers the merits of different diagnostic tests and pulp tests, as well as strategies for assessing caries risk.
By incorporating practical examples and clinical discussions throughout, this module offers a dynamic learning experience. Whether you are diagnosing toothache, identifying caries, or tackling the complexities of Cracked Tooth Syndrome, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to make accurate and confident diagnoses.
If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to our comprehensive course on Diagnosis.
This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.
Participant Feedback Report: Diagnosis
Participants provided consistently positive feedback about the "Diagnosis" course, highlighting its clear structure, thorough content, and practical applicability in clinical practice.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly appreciated:
- Clear, comprehensive coverage of the diagnostic process, from initial examination through to treatment planning.
- Detailed explanations and excellent visual aids, including clinical photographs and radiographic comparisons, which greatly enhanced understanding.
- Evidence-based approach, which participants found informative and practically applicable.
Specific Positive Comments from Participants
- "An excellent and informative overview."
- "Very detailed and excellent course."
- "Fantastic clinical info—I found the studies very interesting."
- "Excellent illustrations—really useful in helping form a diagnosis."
- "Greatest explanations ever, very informative and interesting topic."
- "Very informative module regarding dental diagnosis and especially Cracked Tooth Syndrome."
- "User-friendly, attractive presentation."
Participants indicated that the module significantly reinforced their existing knowledge, helped them gain new insights, and strengthened their confidence in diagnosing and managing common dental conditions, such as caries and CTS.
Areas for Improvement
One suggestion repeatedly made was to consider updating or expanding certain sections of the course content, such as:
- Including more detailed treatment planning, particularly for complex cases involving deep restorations and periodontal complications.
Closed-Question Feedback Summary
- Met learning objectives: 98.2% strongly agree/agree
- Good quality: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Useful & relevant: 97% strongly agree/agree
- Engaging: 96.4% strongly agree/agree
- Pitched at right level: 94% strongly agree/agree
These results demonstrate exceptionally high participant satisfaction, with strong endorsement of the course's relevance, quality, and educational value.
Overall Participant Impression
The "Diagnosis" module was highly regarded by participants as a comprehensive, well-structured, and engaging course. Learners appreciated the detailed visual aids, clear explanations, and practical insights, which collectively enhanced their diagnostic skills and clinical decision-making. The course was widely recommended for dental professionals seeking to refine their clinical competencies and provide improved care for their patients.
Aim
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 dental diagnosis, in line with their identified personal development requirements.
Course objective
- to provide a description and explanation of the process of clinical dental diagnosis.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:- learn the causes of dental pain.
- understand and be able to apply the various levels of diagnosis (provisional, working, definitive).
- be able to link the diagnosis of a condition to its aetiology when planning appropriate clinical management/treatment.
- learn how to reliably diagnose caries, and caries risk.
- learn the aetiology of caries and relate it to methods of prevention.
- learn how to diagnose and prevent CTS.
- through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C and D.