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Oral Health Sciences 1A (ORAL10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject comprises three components.
General Anatomy and Physiology: this subject component integrates the struction and function of human body systems relevant to the oral health care of the dental patient. Topics to be covered include the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.
Oral Anatomy and Histology: this subject component covers the hard and soft tissues of the human dentition. Topics to be covered include the morphological anatomy of both the deciduous and permanent dentition as well as the development and microscopic structure of the human oral tissues such as enamel, dentine, dental pulp and the periodontal ligament.
Plaque Related Diseases I: this subject component integrates concepts in microbiology, microbial ecology, biochemistry, immunology and physiology that are relevant to the understanding of oral health and disease. Throughout this subject students will develop knowledge regarding the common oral diseases that are caused by bacteria that are part of dental plaque, especially periodontitis and dental caries (tooth decay). Students will gain knowledge of the theoretical basis supporting the prevention of these diseases at an individual and community level.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- employ the terminology of anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, oral anatomy and histology including odontogenesis as it related to oral health care;
- discuss the principle clinical applications of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, microbial ecology, oral anatomy and histology in oral health care;
- discuss the principles of the aetiology and prevention of common oral diseases;
- summarise the mechanisms of action of primary prevention of the plaque related diseases (dental caries and periodontal diseases);
- justify the application of appropriate preventive regimes for dental caries and periodontal diseases;
- demonstrate an ability to recognise healthy oral tissues and the clinical appearance of dental caries and periodontal disease;
- demonstrate 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;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ORAL10005 | Oral Health Practice 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written examination (all components)
| End of semester | 60% |
Practical workbook (Oral Anatomy and Histology component)
| End of semester | 15% |
Mid-semester class test (General Anatomy and Physiology component)
| Mid semester | 15% |
10 x quizzes (Plaque Related Diseases component) 10 x 5 minutes
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Samantha Byrne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 96 hours of lectures, seminars, practical work and computer assisted learning. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
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