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Paediatric Dentistry 3 (DENT90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 75On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
Availability | Year Long (Extended) |
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This subject follows on from Paediatric Dentistry 1 and 2 and covers the detection, diagnosis, prevention and care of diseases that affect the oral health of children. During the final year, the knowledge gained, broadens in scope and depth enabling students to work independently, while consolidation theoretical and clinical knowledge.
This subject aims to provide the student a deeper understanding of Paediatric Dentistry 1 and 2. They will have a comprehensive understanding of human growth and psychological development from pre-conception to adulthood and be able to detect abnormalities in growth and development. They will be able to comprehend the aetiology, management and outcomes of the full range of oral diseases both inherited and acquired, ranging from dental caries to periodontal disease, tooth wear to traumatic dental injuries, hypodontia to developmental dental defects. They will be able to understand the importance of the nature of each child and how their unique temperament, family and school environments and background can impact on oral health and the treatment planning for the delivery of oral health care. Childhood illness, congenital disorders and disability can influence oral health and oral health care. They will obtain a sound understanding and knowledge of contemporary research, best practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment relate to child oral health.
The student will develop competencies to recognise diseases and their associated risk factors, and to provide the full range of clinical treatment services in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions, including the management of children with the full range of medical, physical and intellectual conditions and disorders including those with behavioural challenges. They will learn to work in an inter-disciplinary environment of medical, dental, allied health professionals and to be able to advocate for child (oral) health and well-being.
Intended learning outcomes
Paediatric dentists must have a comprehensive understanding of the learning outcomes at an advanced level as they progress through the Paediatric Dentistry 3 unit.
- Human growth and psychological development from pre-conception to adulthood.
- The aetiology, management and outcomes of the full range of oral diseases both inherited and acquired, ranging from caries to periodontal disease, tooth wear to traumatic dental injuries, hypodontia to developmental dental defects.
- The individual nature of each child and how their temperament, family and school environments and background can impact on oral health and the delivery of dental care.
- Childhood illness, congenital disorders and disability, and how these can impact on oral health and dental treatment.
- Contemporary research, best practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment related to child oral health.
- Recognise disease and associated risk factors, to inform modification the individual's behaviours and their environment to promote good oral health.
- Provide the full range of clinical treatment services in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions
- Deliver specialised behavioural and pain management techniques including the administration of local analgesia, appropriate provision of conscious sedation and provision of treatment under general anaesthesia.
- Manage children with the full range of medical, physical and intellectual conditions and disorders including those with behavioural challenges (e.g., Autism and ADHD).
- Lead the dental team in the appropriate provision of oral healthcare to all children.
- Work as part of inter-disciplinary clinical teams of medical, dental, allied health and education-based professionals to optimise outcomes for children with complex health (e.g., Cleft Lip/Palate) and dental (e.g., hypodontia) needs.
- Advocate for child (oral) health and well-being.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Problem-solving
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DENT90096 | Paediatric Dentistry 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
75 |
DENT90097 | Paediatric Dentistry 2 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
75 |
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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Clinical Feedback of students' diagnostic, treatment planning and clinical skill, communication and professionalism. Requires approximately 250 hours of course work (20% of total); assessment word count equivalent is 6,600 words.
| Throughout the teaching period – first half of the year | 20% |
2 x case presentations due once per semester (10% each). 1 hour presentation and written submission (5,500 word count equivalent per task) with a total word count equivalent of 11,000.
| Mid- and end-of-year | 20% |
Written Exam
| Mid-year examination period | 10% |
Written Exam
| End of year examination period | 15% |
Viva Voce
| End of year examination period | 15% |
Clinical Feedback of students' diagnostic, treatment planning and clinical skill, communication and professionalism. Requires approximately 250 hours of course work (20% of total); assessment word count equivalent is 6,600 words.
| Throughout the teaching period – second half of the year | 20% |
At seminars & clinical sessions, including rostered on-call sessions Hurdle requirement: Repeated non-attendance without a valid reason could result in failure to pass hurdle | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Clinical Log Book Hurdle requirement: Timely submission of accurate clinical case log | Mid and end-of year | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long (Extended)
Principal coordinator Wendy Cheney Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 1,224 hours Teaching period 20 November 2023 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 December 2023 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
1500 Hours Indicative
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024