DEN303 - IHD

Describe the potential benefits and possible harmful effects of the immune response. Define and distinguish between different types of hypersensitivity. Comment upon which diseases are associated with specific types of hypersensitivity reactions. Summarise the problems associated with graft‐rejection and transplantation of organs and tissues.

The difference between primary and secondary immunodeficiencies Examples of Primary Immunodeficiency Examples of Secondary Immunodeficiency

- Recommended vaccine schedule for children in UK - Triple vaccine DTP - Vaccine against influenza - Poliovirus vaccines - MMR vaccine - BCG - Limitations of traditional methods of vaccine production - Future developments

- The pharmacological mechanisms of analgesic action including side effects - The pharmokinetics of analgesic agents

Morphology and pathogenic features of Actinomyces and Candida species Main pathological conditions caused by these organisms Aspects of treatment

To ensure understanding of the concepts of antimicrobial chemotherapy To revise and extend the classes of antimicrobials their mechanisms of action To describe common laboratory sensitivity testing of antimicrobials To describe the basis of antimicrobial resistance

Demonstrate the relevance of common surgical problems in dental patients. Understand the implications of surgery and their associated conditions when undertaking dentistry.

Gain knowledge about the symptoms, signs and management of COPD Asthma Lung Cancer Fibrotic Lung Disease Obstructive Sleep Apnea Appreciate the action of different drugs used to manage patients with Asthma or COPD

-The complexity of the various compartments of the respiratory tract, and the microbial agents which cause infections in this system. -The types of infection presenting in the respiratory system and their causes. (including common cold, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchiolitis) -Influenza as a major respiratory disease with worldwide significance. Focussing on: Nature of the disease, viral biology and complications. Classification of flu viruses Influenza as a recurring epidemic disease, due to

Why know anything about cardiovascular disease? Questions you should ask when faced with cardiovascular disease What are the cardiovascular diseases you might encounter? What are the symptoms and signs of cardiovascular disease? (will expand on this in clinical session) How are these conditions investigated and treated? What are the specific considerations for dentists?

Demonstrate knowledge of the function of the liver in metabolism, synthesis and excretion. Describe the common causes of pre-hepatic, hepatic and post hepatic jaundice. Recognise jaundice and the peripheral signs of chronic liver disease. Demonstrate knowledge of liver and biliary tract disease such as viral hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones and tumours of the bile duct and pancreas Demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which liver disease creates risks during dental su

Structure and classification of Herpesviruses What disease are caused by Herpesviruses How Herpesviruses infect human cells Pathobiology of Herpes simplex virus and other Herpesviruses

Describe the effect and implications of ageing and co-morbidity on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Identify key issues in geriatric co-morbidity Explain common adverse drug reactions in the elderly and identify the most common drug-drug and drug-disease interactions

Normal pregnancy Physiological changes in pregnancy Oral health during pregnancy Dental care during pregnancy Normal pregnancy Physiological changes in pregnancy Oral health during pregnancy Dental care during pregnancy