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Oral Health Practice 1 (ORAL10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 37.5On 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
Year Long
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will be commence as a pre-clinical laboratory subject, building practical skills to prepare students for dental clinical practice. Students will develop initial manual dexterity and self-evaluation skills using virtual simulation facilities. Students will apply knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, common materials, equipment and instrumentation, and techniques for the management of caries (decay) and periodontal (gum) diseases. Students will undertake tasks on manikins to develop skills in preparing and restoring lost tooth structure (fillings), and in periodontal cleaning. Students will learn about correct posture, safety, and working as a team (assistant and operator) in the dental operatory during the provision of these procedures.
Students will develop knowledge and skills regarding clinical dental practice. The clinical procedures of history taking, clinical examination, diagnosis and provision of simple treatment plans will be introduced and students will gain knowledge of dental record keeping requirements. Students will gain knowledge of their responsibilities under the law to provide a safe environment for their patients, staff and themselves, together with knowledge of the current published standards of practice. Students will also gain knowledge of infection control strategies, practice protocols and documentation required to provide a safe clinical environment. Clinical sessions will allow students to practise and reinforce the skills in safe work practices and infection control procedures while practising the clinical skills of history taking, clinical examination, plaque index, prophylaxis and application of topical fluoride. During these clinical sessions, students will develop skills in ergonomic work practices in a clinical environment.
Student learning will include patient-centred oral health care practice. They will learn to classify periodontal diseases and develop skills in non-surgical periodontal debridement. They will also be introduced to the concept and evidence of minimal intervention dentistry and how it relates to non-surgical management and surgical treatment of dental caries and restoration of teeth. Students will gain knowledge of dental materials commonly used for direct restorative procedures. Students will also be introduced to dental radiology, dental radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, it is expected students will be able to:
- Apply the concepts of total patient care and understand the role of the oral health therapist for the safe and effective management of persons in the dental situation;
- Apply precision, accuracy, selfevaluation and the principles of oral health practice in patient care;
- Recognise the importance of diagnosis, treatment planning and accurate record taking in total patient care;
- Develop skills in the identification and treatment of periodontal disease and dental caries in the preclinical and clinical setting. 4a. Describe the properties of dental materials used in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and other common dental conditions. 4b. Demonstrate how to prepare dental materials for use in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and other common dental conditions.
- Develop skills in radiography in the preclinical setting and radiology in the clinical setting. 5a. Describe the safety principles implemented in the provision of dental radiography.
- Communicate professionally amongst peers and patients;
- Work safely in the laboratory and clinical settings observing infection control, occupational health and safety and radiation safety guidelines;
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
- have developed skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
- have developed effective organizational skills and time management;
- have developed skills in team work;
- be able to identify and address their own learning needs (self evaluation);
- understand the need for precision, accuracy and self-evaluation;
- be able to handle and dispose of chemicals and other laboratory materials safely following proper protocol.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ORAL10003 | Oral Health Sciences 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Ongoing weekly in-class assessments throughout the year
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Radiology portfolio
| During the teaching period | 15% |
Continuing assessment of preclinical and clinical procedures performed during the year
| Throughout the semester | N/A |
Preclinical examinations; Not more than 3 hours; Periodontics: End of semester 1 Restorative and dental materials: End of semester 2
| End of semester | N/A |
Introduction to clinic: Infection control assessment
| End of semester | N/A |
Written examination
| End of semester 1 | 35% |
Written examination
| End of semester 2 | 35% |
75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Please note that assessment for this subject has been altered due to COVID restrictions - please refer to the LMS for more information.
All changes outlined in the LMS have been approved by the President of Academic Board pursuant to the Courses, Subjects, Awards and Programs Policy (MPF1327).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Clare McNally Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 304 hours of lectures, seminars, computer assisted learning, laboratory work and clinical work plus clinical experience outside of semester. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 May 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Year Long contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Oral Health
Last updated: 3 November 2022