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Oral Health Practice 2 (ORAL20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject comprises lectures, seminars, preclinical practicum, and clinical practicum.
The preclinical practicum focuses on an update on dental materials and the principles and techniques of restorative dentistry in both the deciduous and permanent dentitions.
The clinical practicum includes the prevention and management of dental caries and periodontal diseases across all ages.
Topics include: advanced communication techniques; reflective practice; the principles of cavity preparation; minimal intervention dentistry; reasons for failure of restorations; cuspal overlays; stainless steel crowns; pulp therapy; exodontia technique; post extraction management; space maintenance; periodontics; traumatology; orthodontics within the scope of an oral health therapist (including: orthodontic materials and techniques required for an oral health therapist in orthodontic role; rationale for orthodontic treatment; cause of malocclusion; indications and contra indications for orthodontic treatment; role of the oral health therapist in orthodontics; identification of orthodontic instruments, bands, brackets and attachments; identification of removable appliances); treatment planning; evaluation of treatment; and clinical experience in oral health therapy patient care, including the administration of local analgesia and the management of dental pain, root debridement and sub‐gingival scaling, clinical photography, and the clinical management of dental caries.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student should be able to:
- Examine, diagnose, plan and provide treatment as specified in the dental legislation within Australia for Oral Health Therapy (dental therapy and dental hygiene);
- Critically evaluate responses to treatment provided to patients, identify limitations of particular treatment modalities and adapt care appropriately;
- Effectively communicate information regarding oral health status, a range of treatment options and potential outcomes to the patient (and their family), and oral health and general health care providers as necessary;
- Demonstrate effective patient management while respecting the psychosocial, social and cultural differences of individuals;
- Evaluate various techniques associated with the prevention and conservative management of common oral diseases; and
- Identify conditions beyond the scope of an oral health therapist and facilitate appropriate referrals.
On completion of this subject the student should have developed knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and apply the philosophy of patient‐centred care and appreciate the relationship of oral health therapy with general and specialist dental treatment in the overall care‐plan for the patient; and
- Work effectively as a team member and use self‐reflection to continuously monitor and improve performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed skills in:
- Observation and organisation;
- Communication;
- Multimedia;
- Planning and presenting;
- Leadership and team work;
- Comprehension and critical analysis of scientific concepts and principles;
- Self-evaluation/assessment;
- Critical analysis and decision making.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
a minimum of 100 credit points of successfully completed Year 1 Bachelor of Oral Health subjects
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ORAL20003 | Oral Health Sciences 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
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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Portfolio incorporating reflective practice
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
| During the examination period | 30% |
Viva Voce Examination
| Week 42 | 20% |
4 x Pre-Clinical Assessments (Pass/Fail)
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Clinical record audit (Pass/Fail) Hurdle requirement: Must pass this assessment in order to pass the subject | End of first half of year and end of year | N/A |
Written Examination
| Week 25 | 30% |
Additional details
*The portfolio assessment is formative throughout the teaching period. Students may be asked to demonstrate progress and may also seek feedback throughout the year. It is submitted as a body of work at the end of the teaching period.
**The timing of the preclinic assessments is dependent on the OHP2 timetable and the specific time and dates may change each year. There will be 2 conducted in the first half of the year, and 2 conducted in the second half of the year.
Essential Requirements to pass this subject
To gain a Pass grade (or better) in this subject, students must:
- Attempt all assessment items
- Gain at least 50% of the total marks available from all assessment items over the course of the year.
- Pass assessment items 2
- Demonstration of ‘fitness to professional practice’ through
- Attendance at all rostered simulation and clinical sessions.
- Demonstrating Satisfactory performance for Assessment items 4 and 5
‘Fitness to practice’ will formally be reviewed for each student at the mid-year and end of year Board of Examiners. If the BOE deems a student a ‘fitness to practice concern’, this will be investigated by the school in accordance with the University ‘fitness to practice policy’ and faculty guidelines. Outcomes may include additional supports and remediation for the student, withdrawal from simulation clinics and/or dental teaching clinics, or it could result in the removal of the student from the subject. If it is deemed that a student has not complied with the professional code of conduct, or the requirements of a registered student practitioner and are operating in any way that risks the safety of patients, other students, themselves, or faculty, they could be flagged and escalated as a ‘fitness to practice’ concern, prior to the Board of Examiners.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Sophie McKenna Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 424 hours of lectures, seminars, computer assisted learning, laboratory and clinical work, plus clinical experience outside of semester Total time commitment 544 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
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
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Type Name Course Bachelor of Oral Health
Last updated: 31 January 2024