Principles of Dental Practice 2 (DENT90122)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• identify differing oral health care needs of individuals and groups within the community
• apply the concepts and practice of maintaining oral health and provide a prognosis;
• communicate professionally amongst peers and patients.
• understand concepts related to the differential diagnoses of oral diseases and the use of special diagnostic procedures;
• understand concepts related to the conservative management of destructive lesions of the teeth and their supporting structures;
• understand concepts related to use of dental materials in a clinical setting;
• understand concepts related to the sequelae of the loss of all or part of the dentition, and complete and partial oral rehabilitation;
• understand concepts related to the control and prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease.
• recognise the need for referral in those situations which cannot be successfully managed in general dental practice or require specialist advice or intervention
• recognise the diversity of clinical techniques and dental materials available to meet each individual's specific oral health needs and the limitations of particular treatment modalities;
• ensure the provision of ethical practice, quality assurance in dentistry and life-long continuing education.
• be able to comprehend the principles of osseointegration of implants;
• be familiar with different implant components and their usage in a pre-clinical setting;
• be able to formulate an accurate endodontic diagnosis;
• assess human growth and development from childhood, through adolescence and early adulthood;
• undertake basic treatment planning for child and adolescent patients.
• understand the importance of prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of oral diseases, as opposed to the episodic management of symptomatic oral problems;
• appreciate the value of maintenance of oral health after treatment of child and adolescents including those with complicated problems.

Generic skills

• 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 teamwork and workplace safety;
• Be able to identify and address their own learning needs;
• Develop self-awareness and skills to maintain their own mental and physical wellbeing;
• Be able to develop professional attitudes and behaviour.