Scottish Dental Education Online (SDEO) is a collaboration between the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) which primarily develops interactive online learning and teaching resources to support dental education in Scotland.
For more information or if you are interested in working with our team, please email dentistry@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Learning resources on Turas Learn
A&E : dental emergency
This learning module is a case study of a patient who presents to you in pain with a dental emergency.
Dental record keeping
Describes the role of dental records, the requirements and standards covering dental record keeping, and the potential consequences of inaccurate record keeping.
Digital workflow in dentistry: An introduction
This course will provide an introduction to the digital workflow in restorative dentistry, and give an overview of digital laboratory procedures.
Early Tooth Development
This short course will cover the chronology of the main events of early tooth development. It will describe the appearance and locations of successional laminae, and outline the bud, cap, and bell stages of enamel organ development.
Functional Anatomy of the Masticatory System
The anatomy of the temporal mandible joint, including movements, osteology, ligaments, articular disk, innervation, blood supply and muscles
Oral Mucosa
Describes the 3D structure of the interface between the epithelium and the lamina propria in oral mucosa.
Learning Resources on SDEO
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Choose your own path through this tricky scenario of a patient with dementia.
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These clinical, radiographic and histopathological activities will help you understand the pathology of Ameloblastoma.
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An introduction to taking clinical photographs and the equipment you will need to be familiar with to do so.
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Virtual patient scenario featuring branching tree decisions.
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Virtual patient scenario featuring branching tree decisions.
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Have knowledge of the principles of pathology and clinical presentations of common-non-odontogenic cysts as well as the common radiological investigation techniques required to confirm the diagnosis.
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Describes the principles of pathology and clinical presentations of common odontogenic cysts, including the investigations required to confirm diagnosis and management.
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Complete Dentures - Strategies for Success
Video instruction and quiz on complete denture treatment planning and execution.
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Discusses the dental material science of composite, with particular focus on the clinical scenario of replacing an anterior composite restoration.
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Video instruction, 3D models and quiz on the phases of a crown preparation.
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This training video provides basic information that you will need to assess the condition of any dental handpiece before you use it.
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A series of videos on laboratory techniques.
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This session will introduce you to tooth transplantation.
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Practice partial denture design and treatment planning on this real-world scenario.
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Practice partial denture design and treatment planning on this real-world scenario.
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Practice partial denture design and treatment planning on this real-world scenario.
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Practice partial denture design and treatment planning on this real-world scenario.
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Practice partial denture design and treatment planning on this real-world scenario.
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Denture Design - Kennedy Class 2
Video demonstration and quiz on designing a partial denture for a real-world scenario.
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Denture Design - Kennedy Class 3 Mod 1
Video demonstration and quiz on designing a partial denture for a real-world scenario.
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Video tuition and various question activities covering removable partial denture design principles
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Video and assessment on the stages of tooth development.
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In the following exercise you will be able to apply different types of stimulus in or around the mouth of a virtual subject and see the responses of the masseter muscle using EMG.
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Overview of an endodontic procedure from investigation to restoration.
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A short formative style case on fixed prostheses.
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Functional Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint
The anatomy of the temporal mandibular joint, including movements, osteology, ligaments, articular disc, innervation, blood supply and muscles.
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How to Assemble Radiograph Holders
How to assemble radiograph holders for a range of imaging scenarios.
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Identifying the Fractured Mandible
Anatomy, clinical features and imaging modalities used to investigate a suspected fractured mandible.
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Explore immune cell types and their dental relevance.
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Infections of the Pulp and Periapical Tissue
Describes the aetiology of dentoalveolar abscessess, osteomyelitis and the principles of surgical drainage and anti-microbial therapy.
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Making a Good Alginate Impression
This resource provides an explanation of the dental material science of alginate impression material, demonstrates the key armamentarium for their application and details the key clinical steps needed to make a good alginate impression.
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This short learning package will illustrate the key steps involved in managing a sharps injury.
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Management of the Warfarinised Patient
A short formative style case on a patient taking warfarin.
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Matrices for Direct Restorations
This resource covers the different types of matrix systems available and the fundamentals on how they work.
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Mechanics of Mandibular Movement
Explore mandible positions and movements.
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Prepare for the most common medical emergencies you'll face in dental practice.
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Oral Medicine - A Clinical Challenge
In the following case a patient presents to you complaining of discomfort in the area of their upper denture.
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Oral Medicine - A Clinical Challenge 2
A short formative style case on acute bacterial sialadenitis.
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This resource illustrates the true 3D relationship between the lamina propria and the epithelium.
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Oral Pathology - Oral Medicine - Clinical Case 1
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Oral Pathology - Oral Medicine - Clinical Case 2
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Oral Pathology - Oral Medicine - Clinical Case 3
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Oral Pathology - Oral Medicine - Clinical Case 4
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Types and causes of mouth ulcers.
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Overview of Ceromeric Onlay / Overlay
This package will give an overview of ceromeric onlay / overlay and focus on the clinical procedure of onlay / overlay preparation.
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Video instruction and quiz on how to place rubber dam in order to isolate a variety of teeth.
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Concepts and materials involved in post retained restorations and the clinical steps involved in their placement.
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Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
Describes the clinical and pathological presentations of human herpes virus infections, latency, reactivation and treatment, including drug therapy.
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The various uses, dental material science and basic clinical techniques to fabricate provisional restorations for a single tooth.
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Activities and questions to help you understand how radiographs can go wrong.
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Radiographic Techniques - Bitewings
Taking and processing bitewing radiographs.
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Radiographic Techniques - Occlusal
Taking and processing occlusal radiographs.
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Radiographic Techniques - Panoramic Radiography
Taking panoramic radiographs.
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Radiographic Techniques - Periapicals
Taking and processing periapical radiographs.
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Test your referral letter writing skills.
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Reflective Workbook - Anterior Metal-Ceramic Crown
This resource allows you to plan a crown preparation, reflect on the result, and obtain feedback from peers and clinicians, resulting in a record that can be submitted to a portfolio.
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Reflective Workbook - Posterior Metal-Ceramic Crown
This resource allows you to plan a crown preparation, reflect on the result, and obtain feedback from peers and clinicians, resulting in a record that can be submitted to a portfolio.
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Removable Partial Denture Design
An overview of removable partial denture design.
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A short formative style case on removable prostheses.
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This resource details rubber dam armamentarium, different ways of applying rubber dam and its possible configurations on anterior and posterior teeth.
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An introduction to some basic concepts in the field of facial aesthetics and their restorative significance.
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A case based overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological smoking cessation options.
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Soft Tissue Management for Indirect Restorations
An introduction to soft tissue management for indirect restorations.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Lateral Border of the Tongue
Describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis and pathology of squamous cell carcinoma and the patient referral process.
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The following case examines the various stages of the swallowing process.
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A guide to the clinical use of the coupland elevator and its role in tooth extraction.
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Exploring the fundamental oral biology of the gingival margin.
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The Initiation and Progression of Chronic Periodontal Disease
Animation and commentary on the stages of periodontitis.
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Tooth Preparation for Full Veneer Metal Crowns
Make a record of your procedure and critically assess your work.
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Tooth Preparation for Metal Ceramic Crowns - Incisor
Make a record of your procedure and critically assess your work.
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Obtain total convergence angle measurements and reduction measurements from a photograph of a crown preparation.
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This session will introduce you to xerostomia.
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