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This module is compulsory for students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):

• The impact of patient’s medical history, systemic and local risk factors on periodontal health and proposed management strategies (e.g. diabetic control HbA1C, medications)
• The potential impact of periodontal management upon a patient’s medical health (e.g. renal patients, patients with cardiac complications, etc.)
• Prevalence, aetiology, presentation, screening/assessment and management (or avenues for referral) of other oral conditions including oral cancer, candidiasis, lichen planus, ulcerations, xerostomia, halitosis and other non-periodontal, non-hard tissue oral conditions
• Clinical Governance including audit, safeguarding, medical emergencies, radiographic safety and the legal framework in relation to working with complimentary professionals

On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved a foundation in the understanding and clinical management of:

• The patient presenting with a complex medical history, systemic and local risk factors affecting periodontal health and management strategies
• The potential impact of periodontal management upon a patient’s medical health (e.g. renal patients, patients with cardiac complications, etc.)
• Other oral conditions including oral cancer, candidiasis, lichen planus, ulcerations, xerostomia, halitosis and other non-periodontal, non-hard tissue oral conditions
• Clinical Governance including audit, safeguarding, radiographic safety and the legal framework in relation to working with complimentary professionals
• Clinical situations that require intervention or appropriate referral
• Common medical and dental emergencies including any arising from treatment complications