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Oral Health Sciences 1B (ORAL10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject comprises three components.
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, lympatic 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 mechanisms; immunology; healing and repair; pathological conditions causing abnormal bleeding; neoplasia and cario-vascular disease; disorders of the nervous system and endocrine system; and infectious diseases and allergies.
Plaque Related Diseases II: 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subjects, it is expected students will be able to:
- employ the terminology of anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology oral anatomy and histology including odontogenesis as it relates to oral health care.
- discuss the principle clinical applications of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, microbial ecology, immunology, 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).
- illustrate the principles of diagnostic pathology including types of diagnostic tests available, disorders of growth and differentiation, acquired disorders of differentiation and growth, cell injury, inflammation, metabolic disorders, inherited and acquired disorders, immunopathology and neoplasia as these relate to dentistry.
- justify the application of appropriate preventive regimes for dental caries and periodontal diseases.
On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to recognise healthy oral tissues and the clinical appearance of dental caries and periodontal disease;
- an ability to plan work and utilise time effectively.
- knowledge of the blood, lymphatic and nerve supply to tissues in the head and neck; and
Generic skills
- Collection, analysis and presentation;
- Time management and planning skills through class preparation, revision and assignment completion;
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 (all components)
| End of semester | 70% |
Mid-semester class test (Head and Neck Anatomy component)
| Mid semester | 10% |
4 x 400 word reflective journal entries (Plaque Related Diseases component)
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Viva voce examination (Head and Neck Anatomy component)
| End of semester | 10% |
75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Samantha Byrne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 104 hours of lectures, seminars, practical work and computer assisted learning Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
255 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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