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Oral Health Practice 2 (ORAL20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 50On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Stop1: http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1/contact-stop-1
Overview
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This subject comprises two modules:
Clinical Practice: Dental materials and the principles and techniques of restorative dentistry in the deciduous and permanent dentition, scaling and root debridement; the prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases in children, adolescents and young adults and the prevention and management of periodontal disease across all ages.
Specialist areas in Dentistry: Specialist areas of dentistry including periodontics, prosthodontics and paediatric dentistry.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Examine, diagnose, plan and provide treatment as specified by Dental Practice legislation within Australia for Oral Health Therapy (dental therapy and dental hygiene) ;
- Critically evaluate responses to treatment provided to patients, identify limitations of particular treatment modalities and adapt care appropriately;
- Effectively communicate information regarding oral health status, treatment options and potential outcomes to the patient (and their family), oral health and general health care providers as necessary; and
- Demonstrate effective patient management while respecting the psychosocial, social and cultural differences of individuals.
Identify:
- And evaluate various techniques associated with the prevention and conservative management of common oral diseases; and
- Conditions beyond the scope of dental hygiene and dental therapy and to facilitate appropriate referrals.
Have developed knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and apply the philosophy of total oral health care and appreciate the relationship of dental therapy and dental hygiene care with the general and specialist dental treatment in the overall care-plan for the patient; and
Work effectively as a team member and to use self-reflection to continuously monitor and improve performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed skills in:
- Observation and organisation;
- Communication;
- Multimedia;
- Planning and presenting;
- Leadership and team work;
- Comprehension and critical analysis of scientific concepts and principles;
- Self-evaluation/assessment;
- Critical analysis and decision making.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All BOH Year 1 Subjects
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
- One 2-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1 (20%);
- One 2-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2 (20%);
- Continuing assessment during the year, including pre-clinical and clinical practicum and written reports of no more than 2000 words (30%); and
- A final clinical exam and a 20-minute viva voce examination at the end of Semester 2 (30%).
Hurdle requirements:
- A pass is required in each of Sections 3 and 4 for an overall pass in this subject.
- 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
- Year Long
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 424 hours of lectures, seminars, computer assisted learning, laboratory and clinical work, plus clinical experience outside of semester Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Year Long contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Stop1: http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1/contact-stop-1
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Oral Health
Last updated: 3 November 2022