TABPRA1B Prosthodontics 4 - Removable Prosthodontics Course description

Language of instruction: Norwegian

The practical training in a dental technology enterprise should primarily contribute to the students developing their skills in relation to production procedures and theoretical principles in a real-life working situation. Dialogues about different solution alternatives and forms of production are key. The student will participate as much as possible in the professional community and the day-to-day production of tooth replacements. An authorised dental technician at the enterprise will be the practical training supervisor and have overall responsibility for following up the student.

Clinical practical training focuses on the complexity of clinical dental treatment, the diversity of patients and on safeguarding their needs and right. Emphasis is placed on professional communication and a responsible cooperation between dental health professionals.

Breakdown of credits: Theory 5 credits and skills training 25 credits.

Passed first and second year of the programme or equivalent 

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

Knowledge 

The student 

• can, based on knowledge about the oral cavity, material science and evidence-based practice, choose suitable materials, production methods/technology and design for relevant work assignments in the chosen specialisation, removable prosthetics (B)
• can explain relevant design and laboratory technology adaptations to achieve good function and acceptable aesthetics in a given case
• can describe the different roles and responsibilities of the dental healthcare professions and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in the best interest of the patient in line with relevant legislation and professional ethical guidelines
• is familiar with supervision and professional healthcare communication and can describe the principles for active listening and the importance of congruity in verbal communication
• is familiar with how variations in health competence can affect different patient groups’ ability to perform oral self-care

Skills 

The student can

• use specialist terminology in communication, verbally, in writing and digitally when choosing solutions and construction design
• document and critically analyse their own experiences and challenges related to structural design and handling of materials in clinical cases
• make study models, individual impression spoons and bite plates that have good functionality and a presentable appearance
• make complete dentures for one or both jaws with normal bite and crossbite with good articulation fit and aesthetic results
• produce a hard orthodontic bite splint (Michigan splint) using conventional and digital techniques with acceptable functional and aesthetic results
• construct simple wire clamps for partial prostheses with optimal retention and aesthetics
• design and produce functional partial Cobalt-Chrome skeletons with optimal compressive stress under supervision

General competence 

The student can

• plan their own workday with a suitable division of work processes in a production context
• identify the professional field and respect professional points of view and norms relating to good practice, applicable legislation and professional ethics issues
• make use of supervision and constructive feedback, and show a willingness and ability to participate in goal-oriented cooperation and professional communication with dental health personnel in a professional context
• communicate with patients in connection with prosthetic treatments

The practical training comprises twenty weeks of external supervised practical training and self-study. The student will carry out 16 weeks of practical training/skills training at dental technology enterprises. Clinical observational practice comprises four weeks, taken continuously or spread throughout the semester. Clinical observational practice can take place in the following establishments: public dental clinic, private dental surgery, an orthodontist practice, hospital or with a clinical dental technician.

The student will be given weekly supervision in relation to professional progress and suitability.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment:

• a minimum attendance of 80 % in external practical training in an enterprise and clinical observational practice and compulsory supervision
• individual portfolio in accordance with set criteria that documents self-produced works during the practical training in an enterprise
• individual subject note relating to the clinical observational practice, up to 2,000 words

Assessment of practical training: The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course and the continuous assessment that students are subject to throughout the practical training period. Students can only be assessed if they meet the minimum attendance requirement of 80 % for the practical training.

Resit assessment: If the student fails the external practical training in an enterprise and/or the clinical observational practice, the student must retake the entire practical training period.

Not relevant

Pass/fail

The midway and final assessments are made by the practical training supervisor in cooperation with the contact lecturer. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

30 credits overlap with the course TANNPRA1B - Practical Training