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Oral Health Practice 2 (ORAL20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 50On 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
- Stop1: http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1/contact-stop-1
Overview
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This subject comprises lectures, seminars, preclinical practicum and clinical practicum.
The preclinical practicum focuses on an update on dental materials and the principles and techniques of restorative dentistry in both the deciduous and permanent dentitions.
The clinical practicum includes the prevention and management of dental caries and periodontal diseases across all ages.
Topics include: advanced communication techniques; reflective practice; the principles of cavity preparation; minimal intervention dentistry; reasons for failure of restorations; cuspal overlays; stainless steel crowns; pulp therapy; exodontia technique; post extraction management; space maintenance; periodontics; traumatology; orthodontics within the scope of an oral health therapist (including: orthodontic materials and techniques required for an oral health therapist in orthodontic role; rationale for orthodontic treatment; cause of malocclusion; indications and contra indications for orthodontic treatment; role of the oral health therapist in orthodontics; identification of orthodontic instruments, bands, brackets and attachments; identification of removable appliances); treatment planning; evaluation of treatment; and clinical experience in oral health therapy patient care, including the administration of local analgesia and the management of dental pain, root debridement and sub‐gingival scaling, clinical photography, and the clinical management of dental caries.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student should be able to:
- Examine, diagnose, plan and provide treatment as specified in the dental 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, a range of treatment options and potential outcomes to the patient (and their family), and oral health and general health care providers as necessary;
- Demonstrate effective patient management while respecting the psychosocial, social and cultural differences of individuals;
- Evaluate various techniques associated with the prevention and conservative management of common oral diseases; and
- Identify conditions beyond the scope of an oral health therapist and facilitate appropriate referrals.
On completion of this subject the student should have developed knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and apply the philosophy of patient‐centred care and appreciate the relationship of oral health therapy with general and specialist dental treatment in the overall care‐plan for the patient; and
- Work effectively as a team member and 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
a minimum of 100 credit points of successfully completed Year 1 Bachelor of Oral Health subjects
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ORAL20003 | Oral Health Sciences 2 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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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Oral Presentation
| Week 13 | 10% |
Continuing assessment during the year, including preclinical and clinical practicum and written reports of no more than 2000 words
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
| Week 25 | 20% |
Viva Examination
| Week 42 | 20% |
Written Examination
| End of the assessment period | 20% |
4x Pre-Clinical Assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Clinical Assessment Hurdle requirement: Must demonstrate clinical compliance and competency in order to pass | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions in order to meet accreditation standards | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
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 Total time commitment 544 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
- Stop1: http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1/contact-stop-1
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
- 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