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Plaque Related Diseases 2 (DENT90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Melbourne Dental School
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Overview
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This subject will assist students in developing knowledge regarding the common oral diseases that are caused by bacteria that are part of dental plaque, especially periodontitis and dental caries. This is a highly integrated subject that brings together advanced concepts in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, anatomy, behavioural science and clinical practice that are relevant to the understanding of oral health and disease. The students will learn about these diseases at the community, individual, cellular and molecular level. They will learn about the host immune response to both oral commensal and pathogenic bacteria. They will also learn about the links between oral and systemic health. Students will engage in extensive preclinical activities, problem-based and computer-based learning exercises that will enable them to make treatment decisions and prepare them for dental clinical practice.
In Block 3 students will gain knowledge of common oral preventive procedures such as manual plaque control and use of preventive agents such as toothpastes and topical fluorides. Students will gain knowledge in the interpretation of bitewing radiographs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, the student should:
- be able to collect, analyse, interpret and present oral health data;
- be able to discuss the means of prevention and control of infectious oral diseases at the individual and community level;
- be able to apply the knowledge gained from Semester 1 (Teaching Blocks 1 and 2) to diagnose plaque-related oral diseases;
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of diagnosis of plaque-related oral diseases (caries and periodontal disease) using specialist diagnostic procedures and technology;
- be able to comprehend the concepts of immunology relevant to plaque-related oral dieases;
- have developed skills in using instruments appropriately for removal of plaque (tooth debridement) on manikins.
Generic skills
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 organisational and time management skills;
- be able to identify and address their own learning needs;
- understand the need for precision, accuracy and self-evaluation.
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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4 x 15 minute class tests on: (1) Caries diagnosis and risk assessment - Block 3; (2) Caries management decisions - Block 4; (3) Exam, diagnosis and treatment planning in periodontology - Block 4; (4) Risk factors, pathogenesis and periodontal immunity - Block 4
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
2 x problem based learning sessions in which students will be assessed on their interactions with the facilitator and their group and the written assignment (flowchart and report) | In Block 4 | 10% |
1 x class test on manikins with simulated periodontal disease on tooth debridement
| At the end of Block 4 | 10% |
1 x written exam which will encompass all aspects of material presented during the course.
| At the end of Teaching Block 4 | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Section 3 must be passed to pass the subject overall. | N/A | |
Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials (including Computer Assisted Learning [CAL] & Problem Based Learning), and Pre-Clinical Sessions | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Samantha Byrne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 99 (indicative) Teaching period 27 June 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 8 July 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop1
Time commitment details
99 contact hours (indicative), 56 non-contact hours (indicative)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Lindhe J, Kagging T and Lang N 2008 Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry 5th ed, Munksgaard
OR
Takei H, Newman MG, Carranza FA Jr 2006 Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10 th ed, Saunders
Fejerskov O, Kidd E 2008 Dental Caries: The Disease and its Clinical Management, 2 nd ed,Munksgaard
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Dental Surgery
Last updated: 31 January 2024