Learning outcomes

Teaching in the 8th semester of the Dentistry Master-programme

Project

Times are allocated to the project during the semester. The written paper is handed in for evaluation during the 10th semester and is presented for the faculty at the end of this semester. The project must be accepted before the student may sit the final exam at the end of the 10th semester. See the project web-site for more information (in Norwegian).

Week 1-7 Edentulous, full upper / full lower dentures and implant based prosthetics

The main focus in this semester will be examination and treatment of adult patients. In the previous semesters different treatment modalities and principles have been introduced and the students received initial training. In this semester the students will be given more practical training in general dentistry for adults and it is expected that the students must gain more independence in diagnosis and treatment planning. In the first seven weeks oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients will be emphasized.

Week 8 Nitrous oxide sedation

While the treatment of adult patients continues their competency is widened by introducing a course in nitrous oxide sedation. Tuition is given to small groups in the course of one week. Pharmacological problems are emphasised both in evaluation of the patients and with regard to premedication in dental practice.

Week 9 Clinic

Week 10-12 Oral tumours

The basis for treatment of oral tumours will be the clinical picture, radiological picture, histopathological picture, prognosis and rehabilitation. One wants the students to know what diagnostic aids are available and teach them to take biopsies and interpret them. Futher the importance of dental treatments prior to radiation/chemotherapy will be stressed as well as rehabilitation after completed treatment.

Week 13-14 Ageing and elderly

The aim is to give students the knowledge and the right attitude to determine the required treatment. communications, clinical aspects of treatment of elderly patient and aspects of geriactic dentistry will be included.

Week 15-16 Oral rehabilitation

In these last 5 clinical weeks in the 8 th semester we will concentrate on total oral rehabilitation with clinical assessment, treatment planning and carrying out treatment.

Week 19 Clinic

 Week 20 Evaluation

This week consists of a written exam and a project presentation by the students in their 10th semester.