In BDS2 there is a sharp increase in practical pre-clinical skills activity, observations and assisting in the clinical environment. There is a focus on risk management, professionalism and communication with live patients. Towards the latter part of the year students take over care for their own patients. Foundational science knowledge develops to focus on the biomedical sciences as they directly apply to clinical situations, Case based learning with authentic patient scenarios aim to integrate science, ethics and clinical decision making. Engagement in wellbeing and cultural competence continue throughout this spiral curriculum.

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

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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:

■ Build on BDS1 knowledge by providing learning opportunities and experiences that expand and deepen understanding of the scientific foundations of clinical practice within the spiral design of the curriculum.

■ Provide learning opportunities and experiences to build on the social science knowledge obtained in BDS1.

■ Provide practice in simulated clinical settings as a basis to progress to increasing amounts of direct clinical care. 

■ Introduction to the direct care of patients, and attainment of competence in basic clinical skills.

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

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 BDS2 is clearly illustrated within the course documentation and teaching blueprint.

The ILOs for the BDS programme are set by our accreditation body, the General Dental Council. The relevant ILOs 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 1.3 Explain the variance in disease presentation across diverse cultural and social groups, and those with protected characteristics, and how this impacts 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 1.7 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 1.9 Explain the need for effective recorded maintenance and testing of equipment and requirements for appropriate storage, handling, and use of materials

​C 1.10 Describe the properties of relevant medicines and therapeutic agents and discuss their application to patient management

​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 1.15 Explain the scientific principles of medical ionizing radiation and statutory regulations, and how these are applied to clinical practice

​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 1.18 Explain what is meant by a prognostic indicator and apply prognostic indicators to a range of clinical situations

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

​C 1.22 Explain the risks, benefits, complications of and contra-indications to all interventions (non-surgical and surgical)

​C 1.24 Explain the principles of preventive care and apply as part of a comprehensive personalised treatment plan

​C 1.25 Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach, that takes account of patient compliance and self-care, to contribute to the patient's long-term oral and general health

​C 1.26 Discuss the importance of achieving a healthy oral environment prior to restoration and/or replacement of teeth

​C 1.27 Explain how diet and nutritional status can influence oral and general health and how to provide appropriate advice and support

​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

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​Sub domain: Clinical/Technical Skills 

​Behaviours: 

​C (B)1 Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. 

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​Learning Outcomes: 

​Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning 

​C 2.1.1 Obtain, record, and interpret a comprehensive and contemporaneous patient history, taking into account social and/or cultural sensitivities

​C 2.1.2 Undertake an appropriate systematic intra- and extra-oral clinical examination

​C 2.1.3 Assess patients' levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health C 2.1.4 Appropriately prescribe and/or interpret the findings of clinical and laboratory investigations

​ C 2.1.5 Undertake relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures, including radiography

​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 2.1.8 Formulate a differential diagnosis or diagnoses and from there a definitive diagnosis

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

​C 2.1.10 Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements

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Patient Management 

​C 2.2.2 Prevent, diagnose, and manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely

​C 2.2.4 Safely and appropriately prescribe and administer medicines and therapeutic agents

​C 2.2.5 Monitor and review treatment outcomes and patient response to advice, providing aftercare, follow-up and ongoing preventive advice and intervention.

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​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.

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​Acute Conditions 

​C 2.4.1 Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies

​C 2.4.3 Diagnose and manage acute dento-alveolar and mucosal infection

​C 2.4.4 Diagnose and manage dento-alveolar and mucosal trauma.

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​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

​C 2.5.2 Manage and review the application of preventive treatments, intervention, advice and instruction.

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​Periodontal Disease 

​C 2.6.1 Assess and manage the health of periodontal and soft tissues taking into account risk, lifestyle factors, plaque control/self-care and compliance/ response to advice

​C 2.6.2 Undertake non-surgical treatments to remove hard and soft deposits and stains using a range of methods

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​Hard & Soft Tissue Disease 

​C 2.7.2 Extract erupted teeth and roots in the permanent and primary dentition

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​Restoration and/or Replacement of Teeth 

​C 2.8.1 Assess and manage caries

​C 2.8.2 Assess and manage occlusion

​C 2.8.3 Assess and manage tooth wear

​C 2.8.4 Assess and manage temporomandibular joint disorders

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

​C 2.8.6 Where appropriate, restore the dentition using the principle of minimal intervention, to a standard that promotes longevity of the restoration or prosthesis

​C 2.8.7 Manage restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, replace missing or defective tooth structure, maintain function, are aesthetic, are durable and promote soft and hard tissue health

​C 2.8.8 Assess and manage the health of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues, including undertaking treatment to prevent pulpal and periradicular disease.

​ C 2.8.9 Undertake appropriate non-surgical treatments to manage pulpal and periradicular disease for primary and permanent teeth as appropriate to a non-specialist environment

​C 2.8.10 Design, prescribe and complete the clinical stages required to provide biomechanically sound partial and complete dentures.

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​Domain: Interpersonal Skills 

​Sub domain:  Effective Communication 

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

​Learning Outcomes: 

​I 1.1 Describe the use of a range of communication methods and technologies and their appropriate application in support of clinical practice

​I 1.2 Describe the importance of non-verbal communication, including listening skills, and the barriers to effective communication

​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 1.5 Communicate effectively by spoken, written and electronic means with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions in relation to: • the direct care of individual patients • oral health promotion • raising concerns when problems arise, including where patients cause distress to staff

​I 1.7 Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions

​I 1.8 Give feedback effectively to other members of the team

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​Sub domain: Teamwork and Wellbeing of Others 

​Behaviours: 

​I (B)3 Demonstrate effective team working

​Learning Outcomes: 

​I 2.1 Explain the responsibilities and limitations of delegating to other members of the dental team

​I 2.3 Describe the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team

​I 2.6 Describe the impact of Direct Access on each registrant group and the impact on the application of each group's scope of practice

​I 2.7 Describe the scope of practice of each member of the dental team and how the roles interact for effective teamwork and patient care

​I 2.8 Explain the need to ensure that those who raise concerns are protected from discrimination or other detrimental effects.

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​Domain: Professionalism 

​Sub domain:  ethics and Integrity 

​Behaviours: 

​P (B)2 Support patients to make informed decisions about their care, making their interests your first concern

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​P (B)8 Act in accordance with current best practice guidelines

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

​P (B)10 Act within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients

​P (B)11 Maintain contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice

​P (B)13 Proactively address discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions from colleagues, patients and other professionals 

​P (B)15 Work in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment which promotes the safety and wellbeing of the patient and dental team.

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​Learning Outcomes: 

​P 1.1 Explain the importance of contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice

​P 1.4 Explain cultural competence and its relevance in assessing the needs and planning care for patients from diverse backgrounds

​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 1.11 Explain the principles and procedures for good complaints handling

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

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​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 

​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 3.6 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

​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.

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​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.

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​Learning Outcomes: 

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

​S 2.2 Critically appraise approaches to dental research and explain how to integrate the outcomes of research with patient care

​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

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​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.

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​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.

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​Sub domain: Organisation and Time Management 

​Behaviours: 

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

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

These include elements such as:

Satisfactory completion of mentorship program.

Satisfactory attendance.

'Pass' awarded for Pre-Clinical Skills Assessment.

Pass in relation to Snapshot Competence Assessments