General study-units
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Dental Materials Sciences
UG
Lectures on Properties of Dental Materials cover dental materials concerns including biological evaluation and considerations on the effect of materials on patients and on the dental team.
Special Care Dentistry and Gerodontology
UG
encouraging sustainable and nutrient rich food options for older adults; use of sustainable oral hygiene products; sustainable self-care practices.
Child Dental Health & Orthodontics
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 1 - Clinical Practice
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the submitted Sustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 2 - Clinical Practice
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the submitted Sustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 3 - Clinical Practice
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the submitted Sustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Dental Surgery
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Oral Medicine, Surgery Pathology and Radiology 1
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Oral Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Radiology 2
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Oral Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Radiology 3
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Oral Rehabilitation & Community Care
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Dental Hygiene Theory I
UG
Eco friendly dental products (toothbrushes); Patient Education on Sustainable Oral Health
Health and Safety, Infection Control and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice
UG
Managing waste/ Appropriate PPE andcross infection control
Infection Control and Occupational Safety for Oral Health Professionals
UG
Health care waste management; dental surgery designs, disinfection and managing aerosols and biofilms sustainable clinic design. Energy saving equipment, water saving dental units and eco-friendly disinfectants; sterilisation and disinfection of instruments and equipment - sustainable methods, biodegradable pouches and resusable instrument options; water conservation strategies, eco-friendly water treatment and minimisation of chemical use; reduced impact through digital radiography and chemical disposal.
Health and Safety in the Dental Laboratory
UG
Managing and running dental laboratory equipment/ energy efficiency/ cross infection control
Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health 3
UG
Lectures cover: disposable items used in Dentistry as well as ways to minimise waste; microplastics, the effect on the environment and being aware of the impact.
Clinical Governance and Audit
UG
Long term patient care, ethical practices and preservation of resources; durability of clinical equipment; sustainable healthcare policies including CPDs and evolving practices; prioritisation in clinical governance frameworks regarding sustainability and environmental responsibilities of healthcare. Sustainable materials and practices in dental technology; having sustainable practices without compromising patient safety and clinical efficiency.
Health, Safety and Infection Control for Dental Surgery Assistants,
Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus
Health care waste management; dental surgery designs, disinfection and managing aerosols and biofilms sustainable clinic design. Energy saving equipment, water saving dental units and eco-friendly disinfectants; sterilisation and disinfection of instruments and equipment - sustainable methods, biodegradable pouches and resusable instrument options; water conservation strategies, eco-friendly water treatment and minimisation of chemical use; reduced impact through digital radiography and chemical disposal.
Clinical Ethics
Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus
sustainability and ethical principles such as beneficence; long term ethical clinical decision making, aligning with code of practices and code of ethics for different professions.
An Introduction to Practice Management
UG
Resource efficiency in terms of paperless record keeping and digital communication (emails etc); local sourcing and sustainable procurement; sustainable office supplies; sustainable inventory management; sustainable team initiatives and training;
Clinical Ethics
UG
sustainability and ethical principles such as beneficence; long term ethical clinical decision making, aligning with code of practices and code of ethics for different professions.
Dental Hygiene for Medically Compromised Patients
UG
Reducing dental environment to pollutants; energy efficient ventilation systems; sustainable food choices in relation to oral health; reduction in pharmaceutical waste and disposal of medications; reducing waste from disposable oral hygiene products;
Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 1
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 2
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Dental PublicHealth 3
UG
Study-unit builds on knowledge acquired during previous years with a particular focus on the ability to apply the principles of dental public health in a population based on evidence based practice. This unit also explores European and global perspectives in public health, sustainable development goals and inequalities in health.
Dental Practice Management
UG
Lectures cover: disposable items used in Dentistry as well as ways to minimise waste; microplastics, the effect on the environment and being aware of the impact.
Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 3
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Restorative Dentistry
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Introduction to Dental Instruments and Equipment (Dental Hygiene)
Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus
Sustainability in terms of manual and powered instruments used in dental hygiene/perio procedures. Durability and longevity of instruments, eco-friendly handles; use of reusable instruments, energy saving while using powered instruments; proper maintenance.
Dental Materials
Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus
Lectures on: Properties to Characterise Materials cover dental materials concerns including biological evaluation and considerations on the effect of materials on patients and on the dental team; Amalgam cover the Minamata Convention on mercury (international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds).
Dental Specialities for Dental Assistants 2 – Conservative Dentistry
UG
Lectures on: clinical Applications of Amalgam Restorations covers safe handling of amalgam as well as procedures for safe removal of amalgam restorations; preventive aspects of Conservative Dentistry & Maintenance of the Restored Dentition focuses on the importance of effective prevention, and appropriate recall intervals for patients.
Biomaterials
UG
Lectures on: Properties of Dental Materials cover dental materials concerns including biological evaluation and considerations on the effect of materials on patients and on the dental team; Amalgam cover the Minamata Convention on mercury (international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds).
Operative Dentistry
UG
Lecture on Maintenance of the Restored Dentition covers techniques to safely remove existing amalgam restorations.
Restorative Pre-Clinical Practice
UG
Preclinical training which includes the safe handling of amalgam material.
An Introduction to Digital Dentistry
UG
Study unit allows students to recognise the advantages of digital technology, including less use of consumables and disposables to take conventional impressions, as well as reduced visits/travelling for patients and reduced travelling to and from the dental lab.
Restorative Clinical Practice 1
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Restorative Clinical Practice 2
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.
Restorative Clinical Practice 3
UG
Students carry out the clinical practice of restorative dentistry on patients, encompassing and fostering a culture of sustainability in several ways as described in the Faculty's ustainability document. The concept of inclusion is practised on a routine basis.