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Growth and Occlusion (DENT90129)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On 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
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The subject integrates the development of the orofacial tissues from the embryonic stages through to completion of growth. Human growth phases and the influence these have on the provision of dental treatment in the specialities of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics is introduced.
"Occlusion" of the teeth will be studied through lectures and preclinical laboratory practical sessions to provide students with the necessary skills for application in clinical dental practice in DDS 2nd year. This subject will include the learning of jaw relationships, teeth and muscles of mastication.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the student should be able to:
- summarise the terminology and nomenclature of oral anatomy essential for basic dental science;
- analyse different occlusal relationships of the natural dentition;
- analyse the growth stages (general, facial, dental) to distinguish normal from abnormal patterns and their relationship to provision of dental care;
- comprehend growth phases of the human body and their relevance to dental treatment in the specialties of orthodontics and paediatric dentistry.
Generic skills
- 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;
- Develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
- Develop effective organisational skills and time management;
- Develop skills in team work and develop skills of workplace safety;
- Be able to identify and address their own learning needs.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DENT90058 | Oral Structure and Function 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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2 x 30-minute computer-based short answer tests in growth studies
| Second half of the teaching period | 30% |
1 x written examination on growth studies and occlusion
| End of the teaching period | 70% |
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/Discussions | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 80 hours Teaching period 27 June 2022 to 4 November 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
Time commitment details
80 Hrs: 40 contact hours (indicative), 40 non-contact hours (indicative)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024