DOH210 Oral Health Sciences 2 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Dentistry and Oral Health (DENOH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This is a continuation of developing the body of knowledge of human bioscience and Oral Biology. This subject further develops the knowledge needed to differentiate healthy tissue from unhealthy tissue in the oral cavity. Students will learn the pharmacology of pain management by therapeutic means and treatment modalities. Knowledge of nutrition to maintain optimum health will be further developed, and concepts of poor health in relation to poor diet will be covered. A more in depth look at the oral-biofilm and stages of biofilm formation and changes in biofilm microorganisms. The specific pathogens in destructive periodontal disease and caries will be explored.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DOH210
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) course.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe and demonstrate the correct anatomy related to the different sites and techniques of dental local anaesthesia
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of anatomical considerations relative to the extraction of teeth
- Be able to differentiate healthy tissue from unhealthy tissue in a patients oral cavity
- Be able to explain how microorganisms of dental biofilm and their toxic products cause periodontal infectious diseases
- Be able to explain how microorganisms in dental biofilm and thier toxic products cause carious lesions
- Be able to describe the affect diet has on biofilm, oral tissues and saliva.
- Be able to describe the classification and distribution of calculus
- Be able to differentiate types of oral lesions found in the oral cavity, identifying treatment and referral pathways.
- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the pharmacology of local anaesthetics
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Anatomical landmarks for application of local anaesthetic
- Cranial nerves of importance in application of local anaesthetic
- Characteristics of specific local anesthetic drugs
- Concentrations and maximum recommended dose calculations for local anesthetic drug application
- Location, composition, and properties of dental biofilm, with emphasis on its role in dental caries and periodontal infections.
- Characteristics of specific pathogens in destructive periodontal diseases
- Characteristics of specific pathogens in carious lesion formation, including host response and transmission phases
- Effects of the inflammatory factors from periodontal infection and host response
- Composition of calculus, inorganic components and organic content and calculus formation
- Characteristics of specific oral pathology lesions
- Composition and phases of of demineralisation, remineralisation of enamel
Specialised Resources
Anatomical models and laboratory and phase contrast microscope.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.