Learning objectives
The course focusses on reading, speaking and listening skills. The students are encouraged to develop reading comprehension skills. This is done using dental texts and conditions. These go hand in hand with the Listening programme which consolidates the texts, while developing listening skills through a series of dental videos. Transcripts of the videos are included. During lessons students are asked questions and encouraged to speak.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
Covered topics:
1. Mouth and teeth
2. Taking care of your teeth
3. Bad breath 1
4. Oral Hygiene
5. Bad breath 2
6. Gum disease 1
7. Tooth cavities
8. Gum disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) 2
9. Dental health and toothache
10. Why are my teeth so sensitive?
11. Tooth Enamel Erosion and Restoration
12. The basics of braces
13. Going to the Orthodontist (for kids)
14. All about Orthodontia (for teens)
15. Teeth grinding
16. Root Canal Treatment
17. Why replace missing teeth?
18. Tooth abscess
19. Impacted tooth
20. Wisdom tooth removal
21. The Dental Suite:
22. CEREC technology
23. Unveiling the mystery of the dental examination
24. Want to feel more confident? Visit your dentist + vital facts your dentist needs to know
25. Why are smiles so much healthier today?
22. Tooth Pain (text)
23. Teeth whitening options and safety
24. Dental crowns
25. Veneers
26. Dental bridges
27. TMJ
28. Mouth cancer
29. Mouth ulcers
30. Dental implant surgery
31. What is Invisalign?
The dental texts on the programme are taken from Google.com while the dental videos can all be found on Youtube.
The course focusses on reading, speaking and listening skills. The students are encouraged to develop reading comprehension skills. This is done using dental texts and conditions. These go hand in hand with the Listening programme which consolidates the texts, while developing listening skills through a series of dental videos. Transcripts of the videos are included. During lessons students are asked questions and encouraged to speak.
Full programme
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Bibliography
The dental texts on the programme are taken from Google.com while the dental videos can all be found on Youtube.
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
The students are required to give a presentation on a dental condition and they have to answer detailed questions about the course content which is done by means of a 30 minute orally.
Other information
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