Clinical Dental Practice 5 (DENT90079)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, the student should be competent to:

• undertake and complete an accurate oral examination, diagnosis and treatment plan before commencing the care of patients with simple and complex dental problems;
• apply the concepts and practice of ongoing total patient care in the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of oral diseases, even for the more complex cases;
• evaluate and implement a maintenance program of oral health care after treatment of patients including those with advanced or complex oral health problems;
• recognise the need for referral in those situations which cannot be successfully managed in general dental practice or require specialist advice or intervention;
• manage issues of safety in general dental practice;
• identify the nature, pathogenesis and management of diseases and disorders affecting oral tissues;
• manage behavioural aspects of patients including those with disabilities;
• recognise the diversity of clinical techniques and dental materials available to meet each individual's specific oral health needs and the limitations of particular treatment modalities;
• ensure the provision of ethical practice, quality assurance in dentistry and life-long continuing education.

Generic skills

Students should:

1. be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
2. develop skills in effective communication with patients, teaching staff and peers;
3. develop effective organisational skills and time management;
4. develop skills in teamwork and workplace safety;
5. be able to identify and address their own learning needs;
6. be able to develop professional attitudes and behaviour.