Oral Health Sciences 1A (ORAL10003)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject comprises three modules.

Anatomy and Histology: Microscopic structure of human body tissues; structure and function of vascular, muscular, nerve, skeletal, lymphatic and glandular body systems; surface anatomy of the head and neck; osteology of the skull; and myology of the head and neck.

Oral Anatomy: A knowledge of the hard and soft tissues and landmarks of intra and extra oral anatomy; morphological anatomy of the human dentition both permanent and deciduous; Palmer notation and FDI classification of the human dentition.

Preventive Dentistry: The epidemiology of dental diseases; the preventive philosophy and the aims of preventive dentistry; individual and community oral preventive measures; the anatomy and clinical appearance of the health periodontium; and the classification, examination and diagnosis of dental caries and periodontal disease.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should:


Comprehend:


  • The terminology of anatomy, biochemistry, histology and oral anatomy;
  • The principal clinical applications of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology, oral anatomy, and microbiology to care of the dental patient;
  • The principles of the aetiology and prevention of common oral diseases;
  • The nature of dental caries and periodontal disease and the mechanisms of primary prevention and technical intervention to restore tooth function; and
  • The skills and knowledge to implement clinical preventive procedures.

Demonstrate:


  • An ability to recognise healthy oral tissues and the clinical appearance of dental caries and periodontal disease;

  • A knowledge of the blood, lymphatic and nerve supply to tissues in the head and neck; and
  • An ability to plan work and utilise time effectively.

Generic skills

  • Collection, analysis and presentation
  • Time management and planning skills through class preparation, revision and assignment completion;
  • Safe handling and disposal of chemicals and other laboratory materials
  • Comprehension and critical analysis of scientific concepts and principles
  • Investigation.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  1. One 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1 (70%)
  2. Practical work book, mid-semester class test, 5-minute class presentation,written assignment of no more than 1500 words (30%).

Hurdle requirements:

75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorSamantha Byrne
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours96 hours of lectures, seminars, practical work and computer assisted learning.
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    Melbourne Dental School

    Currently enrolled students:

Last updated: 3 November 2022

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    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Oral Health

Last updated: 3 November 2022