Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

At the end of the course the student should be able to: 1. examine patients effectively; 2. diagnose simple periodontal problems; 3. describe the makeup of the dental health care team and workforce models; 4. carry out effective communication and teamwork strategies; and 5. recognise when consultation or referral is needed.

Examination of patient. Relevance of systemic disease. Diagnosis and treatment planning. Differential diagnosis of “toothache”. This module provides students with continuing clinical experience treating patients with more complex needs.