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Oral Structure and Function 1 (DENT90058)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject (which will be continued as "Oral Structure and Function 2" in blocks 3 and 4) facilitates learning of head and neck anatomy, the embryology and histology of the head, neck and oral structures, tooth development and morphology, oral anatomy, masticatory function including associated muscles, the nervous system, the relationship between structure and function in dentition and the origins of calcified tissue. Student learning will also include aspects of neuroscience (the structure and function of the brain, nervous system) relevant to dentistry. The subject also integrates the development of the orofacial tissues from the embryonic stages through to completion of growth.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, the students should:

be able to explain:


 

  • the processes of growth and development of the head and neck region;
  • the anatomical structure and related functions of the head and neck region;
  • the structure and function of all components of the oral cavity;
  • relevant neurological pathways;
  • the relationship between form and function in the dentitions of humans and other animals.

be able to demonstrate:

  • skills in discussing and visualising the three dimensional shape of teeth;
  • skills in the use of correct terminology and nomenclature of head, neck and oral anatomy essential for the practice of dentistry;
  • the ability to differentiate between normal and pathological anatomy of the jaws and dentition at a basic level.
  • skills in identifying and describing the structure and development of dental hard tissues;

be able to analyse:

  • the pathways of pain from orofacial structures;
  • processes of development of the orofacial structures and teeth;
  • the nature of masticatory function.
  • the structure of a tooth and its biomechanical function in the oral cavity;

Generic skills

Students should:

  1. be able to access new knowledge from a variety of relevant sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner and develop scholarly literacy to an appropriate level;
  2. develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
  3. develop effective organisational skills and time management;
  4. develop skills in team work;
  5. be able to identify and address their own learning needs.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

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: 10 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

2 x 40 minute MCQ exams on Dental Head and Neck Anatomy, 10% each

  • 80 minutes (total)
20%

Dental Head and Neck Anatomy and Oral Anatomy practical books, which must be completed and signed off for a minimum of 80% of practicals

10%

1 x MCQ exam covering all material taught in Blocks 1 and 2

  • 60 minutes
To be held at the end of Block 215%

1 x written examination on Dental Head, Neck and Oral Anatomy, masticatory function and Neuroscience.

  • 2 hours
At the end of Teaching Block 255%
Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials (including Computer Assisted Learning [CAL]), Practical Classes (including Computer Assisted Learning [CAL]), and Clinical & Case Simulations/DiscussionsThroughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorRita Hardiman
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours124 (indicative)
    Teaching period24 January 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date 4 February 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information

    Melbourne Dental School

    Currently enrolled students:

Time commitment details

124 contact hours (indicative), 56 non-contact (indicative)

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Avery JK, Chiego DJ 2006 Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, 3rd ed Mosby Elsevier

    OR

    Nanci A 2013 Ten Cate's Oral Histology, 8th ed Elsevier

    OR

    Berkovitz BKB, Holland GR and Moxham BJ 2009 Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, 4th ed Mosby Elsevier

    AND

    Hiatt JL, Gartner P 2010 Textbook of Head and Neck Anatomy, 4th ed Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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    CourseDoctor of Dental Surgery

Last updated: 10 November 2023