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Oral Structure and Function 2 (DENT90066)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is a continuation of Oral Structure and Function 1. It will be conducted as a preclinical subject and has the following components: radiography and radiology, growth studies, occlusion and complete dentures. Student learning in Block 3 will include: introduction to dental radiology; dental radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Human growth phases and the influence this has on the provision of dental treatment in the specialities of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics is also introduced.
The specialty of Prosthodontics will commence in Block 4 and will cover the changes of orofacial structures that occur after tooth loss and how these affect oral health and function. Students will also learn the construction of complete dentures through a series of interactive lectures, videos and laboratory practical sessions. "Occlusion" of the teeth will be learnt through lectures and preclinical laboratory practical sessions to provide students with the necessary skills for application in clinical dental practice in DDS 2nd year. Students will learn the process of mounting dentate maxillary and mandibular casts on a dental articulator and will acquire skills in construction of occlusal splints. This subject will include the learning of jaw relationships, teeth and muscles of mastication and the learning of articulators which are used for construction of indirect prostheses and for analysis of diagnostic casts during treatment planning.
100% attendance at CAL and practical/laboratory sessions is expected.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- summarise the terminology and nomenclature of oral anatomy essential for basic dental science;
- accurately produce radiographs and other non-invasively produced images of the jaws, facial skeleton and temporo-mandibular joint, on manikins;
- interpret and critique radiographic images of the jaws, facial skeleton and temporo-mandibular joint;
- understand the principles of x-ray production and their application to radiation safety;
- analyse different occlusal relationships of the natural dentition;
- analyse the growth stages (general, facial, dental) to distinguish normal from abnormal patterns and their relationship to provision of dental care;
- build on previous knowledge and be able to analyse implications of tooth loss;
- comprehend appraisal of the patient requiring removable complete dentures;
- discuss and review clinical and laboratory steps involved in construction of complete dentures;
- develop laboratory technical skills in construction of complete dentures;
- comprehend growth phases of the human body and their relevance to dental treatment in the specialties of orthodontics and paediatric dentistry.
Generic skills
Students should:
- be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
- develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
- develop effective organisational skills and time management;
- develop skills in team work and develop skills of workplace safety;
- be able to identify and address their own learning needs.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 1st Year Teaching Blocks 1 and 2 (Semester 1) DDS 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Radiology practical log books | 5% | |
1 x written examination on radiography and radiology
| At the beginning of Block 4 | 10% |
2 x 30 minute computer-based short answer tests in growth studies
| One in Block 3 and one in Block 4 | 20% |
Continuing assessment on removable prosthodontics laboratory sessions | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Attendance at removable prosthodontics CAL and laboratory sessions | 5% | |
1 x written exam on removable prosthodontics and occlusion
| At the end of Teaching Block 4 | 20% |
1 x MCQ test on growth studies
| At the end of Block 4 | 25% |
Formative Feedback: 2 x 15 minute OSCE-based removable prosthodontics clinical scenarios
| During Block 4 | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials (including Computer Assisted Learning [CAL]) and Practical Classes (including Computer Assisted Learning [CAL] & Laboratory Sessions) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Rita Hardiman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 87 (indicative) Teaching period 28 June 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
87 contact hours (indicative), 80 non-contact hours (indicative)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Basker RM, Davenport JC (eds) 2002 Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient Oxford:Blackwell Munksgaard
Berkovitz BKB, Holland GR and Moxham BJ (eds) 2009 A Colour Atlas and Text of Oral Anatomy,Histology and Embryology 4th ed, Mosby, St Louis
McCord JF and Grant AA 2000 A Clinical Guide to Complete Denture Prosthodontics (series of articles in the British Dental Journal)
Profitt W Contemporary Orthodontics, 4 th ed, Chapters 1-4
Zarb GA, Hobkirk J, Eckert S and Jacob R (eds) 2012 Prosthodontic Treatment of Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses, 13th ed, Mosby, St Louis
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Dental Surgery
Last updated: 31 January 2024