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Oral Health Sciences 1 (ORAL10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Year Long
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject comprises five modules:
General Anatomy and Physiology: this subject component integrates the structure and function of human body systems relevant to the oral health care of the dental patient. Topics to be covered include the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.
Oral Anatomy and Histology: this subject component covers the hard and soft tissues of the human dentition. Topics to be covered include the morphological anatomy of both the deciduous and permanent dentition as well as the development and microscopic structure of the human oral tissues such as enamel, dentine, dental pulp and the periodontal ligament.
Plaque Related Diseases: this subject component integrates concepts in microbiology, microbial ecology, biochemistry, immunology and physiology that are relevant to the understanding of oral health and disease. Throughout this subject, students will develop knowledge regarding the common oral diseases that are caused by bacteria that are part of dental plaque, especially periodontitis and dental caries (tooth decay). Students will gain knowledge of the theoretical basis supporting the prevention of these diseases at an individual and community level.
Head and Neck Anatomy: this subject component integrates the structure and function of body tissues of the head and neck including the embryology of the craniofacial region, the structure and function of the nerve and vascular supply of the head and neck, lymphatic drainage of the head, osteology of the skull, myology of the head and neck and the pterygomandibular space.
Pathology: this subject component covers inflammation and infections, defense mechanism, immunology, healing and repair; pathological conditions causing abnormal bleeding; neoplasia and cardio-vascular disease; disorders of the nervous system and endocrine system; and infectious diseases and allergies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- employ the terminology of anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, oral anatomy and histology including odontogenesis as it related to oral health care;
- discuss the principal clinical applications of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, microbial ecology, oral anatomy and histology in oral health care;
- discuss the principles of the aetiology and prevention of common oral diseases;
- summarise the mechanisms of action of primary prevention of the plaque related diseases (dental caries and periodontal diseases);
- justify the application of appropriate preventive regimes for dental caries and periodontal diseases;
- recognise healthy oral tissues and the clinical appearance of dental caries and periodontal disease;
Generic skills
- Collection, analysis and presentation
- Time management and planning skills through class preparation, revision and assignment completion;
- Safe handling and disposal of chemicals and other laboratory materials
- Comprehension and critical analysis of scientific concepts and principles
- Investigation.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ORAL10005 | Oral Health Practice 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
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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Written examination
| Mid-year | 30% |
Written examination
| End of the assessment period | 35% |
Practical workbook
| End of the assessment period | 7.5% |
Class test
| Second half of the teaching period | 7.5% |
1 x 500-word reflective journal entry
| Second half of the teaching period | 2.5% |
20 x quizzes x 5 minutes
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
In-class Test
| August/September | 7.5% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Samantha Byrne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 96 hours of lectures, seminars, practical work and computer assisted learning. Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024