DOH254 Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice 2 (16)

This subject will continue the development of basic dental diagnostic and clinical management skills related to both simple restorative (operative) and periodontal procedures in the clinical dental environment. Students will learn differential diagnosis of simple oral conditions and the management of simple restorative and periodontal procedures in the clinical dental environment. There will be a focus upon associated dental processes, the aetiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and immunopathogenesis of caries and periodontal diseases are presented in lecture and discussion sessions.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Orange Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DOH254. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science

Prerequisites

BMS130 and PSY111 and CHM102 and DOH114 and DOH124 and DOH133

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the aetiology and differential diagnosis of common oral conditions;
  • be able to explain the basic clinical procedures involved in the examination of the dental patient, including history, exam and diagnosis;
  • be able to apply foundation knowledge of oral condition, and basic clinical procedures in a clinical environment;
  • be able to describe the aetiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and immunopathogenesis of dental caries; and
  • be able to describe the aetiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and immunopathogenesis of periodontal disease.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Comprehensive oral examination;
  • Introduction to clinical practice;
  • The preclinical development of technical skills and understanding the importance in relation to periodontal disease management;
  • Periodontal tissues and periodontal disease;
  • Cariology;
  • Non-carious tooth loss; and
  • Oral radiology (principles, techniques and interpretation).

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 12 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Workplace Learning involves sessions in the clinical environment 6 hours per week over 12 weeks.

Special Resources

Dental pre-clinical simulation resources are required for this subject including equipment purchased by the students.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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