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DOH121 Foundations of Dental Practice 1A (12)
Abstract| In this subject, students will be introduced to aspects of clinical dentistry through theory, observational clinical exposure and simulation laboratory exercises.The subject also provides core foundation study in chemistry and physical sciences. The importance of a preventive philosophy in the practice of dentistry will be emphasised and students will gain instruction in basic concepts or oral disease risk assessment, tooth morphology and the pathophysiology of caries and periodontal disease. Instruction in basic dental laboratory skills and techniques will also be an integral part of this unit. Instruction in foundation chemistry and physical sciences will include current theories of the nature of atoms, molecules and bonding. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: DOH121
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Dentistry and Health Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| CHM102 CHM104 CHM115 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
# Be able to demonstrate foundation skills in simulated dental practice including the replication of the morphology of teeth.
# Be able to demonstrate a foundation understanding of patient-centred care and the implications of Australian Health Care legislation.
# Be able to demonstrate an emerging understanding of the scope of dental practice and cultural, and societal influences on client care in oral health.
# Be able to demonstrate a practical understanding and appreciation of the importance of infection control in dentistry.
# Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and management of caries and periodontal disease.
# Be able to demonstrate familiarity with effective communication skills in a variety of contexts.
# Be able to appropriately use library and IT databases.
# Be able to understand apply known physical principles and the laws of atomic and nuclear physics and perform related calculations.
# Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the language of chemistry, and be able to calculate chemical amounts of matter.
# Be able to demonstrate an understanding of states of matter with respect to bonding, the qualities of matter in solution and the properties of matter in macroscopic forms.
# Be able to demonstrate an understanding of equilibrium and acids and bases, and perform associated calculations in these topics.
# Be able to appreciate the basic chemical and physical properties of common dental laboratory materials.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Professional Issues
# Australian Health Care system and relevant legislation
# Introduction to ethical practice
# The scope of dental practice
# Introduction to cultural, and societal influences on client care
# Infection Control
Introduction to Scholarship
# Learning styles;
# The library and its databases
# IT at CSU;
# Life long learning;
Introduction to client care & communication
# Communication skills
# Simulated foundation oral health skills
# Basic client record keeping
# Nomenclature and terminology used in the Australian Health Care system;
# Basic client assessment;
# Link between general and oral health
Foundation Chemistry
# Classification of matter, Stoichiometry
# Atomic structure
# Chemical bonding
# Gases
# Condensed states
# Chemical equilibrium
# Acids and bases
Foundation Physical Sciences
# Atomic and nuclear physics
Pathophysiology
# Dental Caries
# Periodontal Diseases
Pre-Clinical Skills
# Dental Restorative
# Dental Laboratory Skills |
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
