BDS1 delivers the foundational knowledge necessary to become a safe dental practitioner. BDS1 provides an introduction to patient centred practice with simulated scenarios focusing on communication skills. Students attend their first clinics. Basic clinical skills are taught in relation to infection control, hygiene and safety protocols. Foundational knowledge is delivered in relation to integrated science, anatomy and physiology as a basis to understand the normal human body in a clinical context. There is a wellbeing and cultural competence focus on how student will look after themselves, others and the planet.

Full-time course, all students to complete all elements, details of individual sessions are available in Student Learning Toolkit on Moodle/My Campus.

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Written Exam (DENT1005), SCA (DENT1004) and Assignment Component (DENT1003).

The summative professional assessment will consist of:

Written examinations

Practical Skills Assessment

Students must complete and pass (minimum D) all components of summative assessment.

This course aims to:

■ Provide students with an introduction to the fundamental scientific knowledge pertinent to the practise of dentistry and an initial understanding of disease and pathological processes.

■ Provide students with the fundamental social sciences knowledge that underlies interactions with patients and the wider population.

■ Introduce students to clinical dentistry, the dental clinic and the dental team This includes good health and safety practices and infection control within the clinical environment.

■ Introduce the concepts of professionalism, cultural competence, teamwork, communication and wellbeing.

■ Provide mentorship and a reflective learning strategy.

Glasgow Dental School provides a semi-integrated spiral curriculum. Many of the overarching intended learning outcomes (ILOs) are taught incrementally throughout the programme. The overarching ILOs below may not be completed in their entirety at the BDS1 level, but students will be working towards full attainment. The extent to which these ILOs are obtained during BDS1 is clearly illustrated within the course documentation and teaching blueprint.

The ILO's for the BDS programme are set by our accreditation body, the General Dental Council. The relevant ILO's for this course are derived from this source.

C 1.1 Explain the aetiology, pathogenesis and epidemiological trends of oral and dental disease and their application to patient management  

C 1.2 Describe and identify the clinical presentations of oral and dental diseases and explain the principles underpinning their diagnosis, prevention, and treatment  

C 1.5 Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy (recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population) and explain their relevance to patient management  

C 1.6 Describe relevant physiology and discuss its application to patient management  

C 1.7 Explain and evaluate psychological and sociological concepts and theoretical frameworks of health, illness, behavioural change and disease, and how these can be applied in clinical practice  

C 1.8 Explain the potential routes of transmission of infectious agents in dental practice, mechanisms for the prevention of infection, the scientific principles of decontamination and disinfection and their relevance to health and safety  

C 1.13 Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health and how to provide appropriate advice and support including signposting or referral  

C 1.14 Describe the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and biomaterials and evaluate their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry  

C 1.16 Explain the principles of obtaining valid patient consent  

C 1.17 Discuss the importance of each component of the patient assessment process  

C 1.21 Critically evaluate all components of patient management including risks, benefits, contra-indications and indications  

C 1.23 Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults and understand how to raise concerns and act accordingly  

C 1.30 Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial complex  

C 1.31 Identify all stages of malignancy, the aetiology and development of tumours and the importance of early referral for investigation and biopsy  

C 1.32 Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance  

C 1.38 Explain the roles and organisation of various referral networks, clinical guidelines and policies and local variation  

C 1.39 Explain the need to take responsibility for establishing personal networks with local dental and medical colleagues, specialists and other relevant individuals and organisations  

Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning 

C 2.1.4 Appropriately prescribe and/or interpret the findings of clinical and laboratory investigations 

C 2.1.7 Synthesise the full results of the patient's assessment and make clinical judgements taking into account patient compliance, values, cultural identity, and self-care  

C 2.1.9 Formulate a personalised treatment plan, synthesising patient assessment, diagnostic data, prognosis, and shared decision making  

 

Patient Management 

C 2.2.3 Prevent, diagnose, and manage patient pain appropriately, effectively, and safely  

 

Safe Clinical Environment 

C 2.3.1 Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner  

C 2.3.2 Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines. 

 

Acute Conditions 

C 2.4.1 Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies  

 

Oral Health/Prevention 

C 2.5.1 Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health  

 

Restoration and/or Replacement of Teeth 

C 2.8.2 Assess and manage occlusion  

C 2.8.3 Assess and manage tooth wear  

C 2.8.5 Create an oral environment where restoration or replacement of the tooth is viable  

Domain: Interpersonal Skills 

Sub domain:  Effective Communication 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

Learning Outcomes: 

I 1.3 Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and/or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English (using representatives or interpreters where necessary), in relation to: • patients with anxious or challenging behaviour or special considerations such as emotional trauma • difficult circumstances, such as breaking bad news, or discussing issues such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or diet  

I 1.4 Communicate effectively and sensitively by spoken, written and electronic means with the public  

 

Sub domain: Teamwork and Wellbeing of Others 

Behaviours: 

I (B)3 Demonstrate effective team working  

 

Learning Outcomes: 

I 2.2 Explain the role and professional responsibilities associated with appraisal; training and review of colleagues; provision of and receipt of effective feedback in the context of developing members of the dental team  

I 2.4 Explain the contribution that team members and effective team working makes to the delivery of safe and effective high-quality care, including the benefits of working in culturally diverse teams  

I 2.5 Describe the team working guidance provided by the GDC and other relevant bodies  

 

Domain: Professionalism 

Sub domain:  ethics and Integrity 

Behaviours: 

P (B)7 Comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care  

P (B)9 Act in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements  

 

Learning Outcomes: 

P 1.2 Describe the legal responsibilities of maintaining and protecting patients' information  

P 1.5 Describe the GDC's expectations and requirements as set out in regulations and guidance and other relevant laws, ethical guidance and systems (In addition to the above legal frameworks)  

P 1.9 Explain the personal responsibility and the mechanisms for raising concerns about your own or others' health, behaviour or professional performance as described in GDC guidance  

P 1.10 Explain the attributes of professional attitudes and behaviour in all environments and media, including interaction with social media  

P 1.12 Describe the responsibility that dental practices and individual practitioners have in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. 

 

Sub domain: Leadership 

Learning Outcomes: 

P 2.2 Describe own management and leadership role and the range of skills and knowledge required to do this effectively  

 

Sub domain: Social Accountability 

Behaviours: 

P (B)17 Contribute positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

P 3.3 Describe and evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain  

P 3.5 Explain the principles of planning oral health care for communities to meet needs and demands  

P 3.6 Describe the principles and limitations of the currently available options for funding of dental healthcare provision for individual patients  

P 3.7 Discuss the ethical challenges associated with providing patient care within the current dental healthcare systems 

P 3.8 Describe the considerations of the management of resources in provision of care decisions including appropriate use of primary and secondary care networks  

P 3.9 Describe the importance of collaboration across the health and social care sector for the benefit of communities and individual patients  

 

Domain: Self-management  

Sub domain:  Insight 

Learning Outcomes: 

S 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term insight in the context of professional practice  

S 1.2 Explain why insight is important in ensuring safe and effective patient care, and to personal development. 

 

Sub domain: Reflection, Continued, and Self-Directed Learning 

Behaviours: 

S (B)4 Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self  

S (B)5 Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence  

S (B)6 Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

S 2.1 Explain the principles of an evidence-based approach and evaluate an evidence base  

S 2.3 Describe an appropriate model for self-reflection and how this process can be used to inform personal development, viewpoint, preconceptions, bias and behaviour 

S 2.4 Explain the importance of assessment, feedback, critical reflection, identification of learning needs and appraisal in personal development planning  

S 2.5 Explain the importance of and requirement for commitment to lifelong learning  

S 2.6 Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self  

S 2.7 Describe the principles of and demonstrate personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice  

S 2.8 Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies in clinical practice  

 

Sub domain: Adaptability, wellbeing and Personal Growth 

Behaviours: 

S (B)7 Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing  

S (B)8 Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual's role or professional relationships. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

S 3.1 Describe ways of self-monitoring, self-care and routes of seeking appropriate advice in terms of personal wellbeing  

S 3.2 Describe strategies to identify and manage the personal and emotional challenges of work, teamwork and workload  

S 3.3 Describe strategies to identify and manage the personal and emotional challenges of uncertainty and change  

S 3.4 Explain the role of coping strategies for practice, such as reflection, self-acceptance, debriefing, handing over to another colleague, peer support and asking for help in responding to challenges and setbacks. 

 

Sub domain: Organisation and Time Management  

Behaviours: 

S (B)9 Effectively manage your own time and resource. 

Satisfactory completion of DENT1002, Successful completion of all other course requirements as stipulated in the published course documentation.

They include elements such as:

Satisfactory completion of the Mentorship programme

Satisfactory attendance

Pass in relation to Snapshot Competence Assessments