TAB3000 Prosthodontics 5 – Clinical Prosthodontics Course description

Language of instruction: Norwegian

The course focuses on the further development and final individual assessment of the student's dental technology skills and action competence in the chosen specialisation, fixed or removable prosthetics. The integration of theoretical knowledge and reflection on clinical experience from external practical training will contribute to an increased understanding of the complexity of different cases and the diversity of patients. Laboratory technology and material technology solutions, challenges and limitations are key topics in the course. Critical self-assessment is emphasised to ensure that the quality of the product is in line with the professional requirements and provisions issued by the authorities.

Breakdown of credits: Theory 2 credits and skills training 13 credits.

Teaching will take the form of lectures, groups- and class discussions.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of skills and general competence: 

Skills 

The student can

• independently produce oral prosthetics in the chosen specialisation at a clinically acceptable level
• independently plan and make responsible choices in relation to materials and suitable method for producing oral prosthetics in the chosen specialisation
• carry out necessary laboratory technology, morphological and design adaptations with a particular focus on patient adaptation in a social perspective
• apply the precise specialist terminology of the profession and supervise fellow students, other dental health personnel and patients in dental technology issues
• evaluate the design of the dental technology product and its practical execution in relation to professional assessment criteria and theoretical and research-based knowledge

General competence

The student 

• can present and exchange points of view and experience with others in the field about treatment planning and production of dental technology products in line with applicable guidelines and professional and ethical requirements
• has insight into relevant academic and professional issues relating to the choice of dental technology solutions in relation to the patient’s right of co-determination, socio-economic factors and HSE
• can assess and refer to research results to explain and update their actions in their own professional practice
• can critically assess the risk of undesirable incidents relating to the use of dental materials, production equipment and processes

An essay of about 6-8 pages must be written in connection with the course. The essay must be handed in for assessment by the teacher responsible for the course no later than two months after the last day of the course. A passed essay is a precondition for being awarded the 5 ECTS credits. If the essay is awarded a fail grade, the candidate can submit a revised essay once, by a specified deadline.

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

Passed- Failed

The essay will be graded by the course lectures.

The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Work and Social Policy, but it will also be open to PhD students on other programs who wish to study the field in depth.

Internal candidates register the course in their Studentweb and send a summary, maximum one page, of their project to the PhD administration.

External candidates apply through the Søknadsweb. The following documentation must be enclosed:

1. Confirmation on admission to a PhD program
2. Summary of your research proposal (approx.one page) and how this PhD course will be relevant for your research project

Maximum number of participants is 15.

The course may be canceled if there are fewer than five qualified applicants.

Bestått emnene PSYK1110, PSYK1220, PSYK1420, PSYK1620, PSYK1700, PSYK2100, PSYK2210, PSYK2310, PSYKPRA10, PSYK2400 og PSYK2600 for å påbegynne emnet. Alle øvrige emner i studiet må være bestått for å levere bacheloroppgaven til sensur.