302932 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 131

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Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.5
Lecture:	1 x 4.5 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	302934 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 133
Syllabus:	Clinic preparation, infection control, appointments, patient assessment, records. Instruments. Moisture control. Alginate impressions, study casts. Clinical aspects of caries. Restorative dentistry - requirements, direct materials, cavity preparation andrestoration introduction. Plaque control and removal. Fluoride applications, sealants. Periodontology - periodontium, periodontal disease - aetiology, tissue changes. Occupational health issues.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of the principal dental diseases. Demonstrated knowledge of dental clinic protocols. Demonstrated knowledge of dental instruments and materials. Demonstrated knowledge of specific patient care procedures.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	National Health and Medical Research Council, (1996), Infection Control in the Health Care Setting - Guidelines for the Prevention and Transmission of Infectious Diseases. Australian Government Publishing Service. A.D.A., (2000), The Practical Guides, 6th ed., The Australian Dental Association Inc. Pattison G.and Pattison A.M., (1992), Periodontal Instrumentation - A Clinical Manual, 2nd ed., Norwalk, Appleton and Lange. Williams D.M., Hughes F.J., Odell E.W. and Farthing P.M., (1992), Pathology of Periodontal Disease, Oxford, Oxford Medical Publications. Craig R.G., Powers J.M. and Wataha J.C., (1999), Dental Materials - Properties and Manipulation, 7th ed, St Louis, Mosby. Curzon, M.E.J., Roberts, J.F. and Kennedy, D.B. (1996), Kennedy's Paediatric Operative Dentistry (4th ed.). Bristol, John Wright. Sturdevant C.M., (1995), The Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 3rd ed., St Louis, Mosby. Mount G.J. and Hume W.R., (1998), Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, London, Mosby. McDonald R.E. and Avery D.R., (1999), Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 7th ed., St Louis, Mosby. Pinkham J., Fields H. and McTigue D.J., (1999), Pediatric Dentistry - Infancy Through Adolescence, 3rd ed., Philadelphia, Saunders Publishing.
Unit Texts:	Clinical Dentistry Laboratory Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Clinical Dentistry Periodontics Lecture Guide, Curtin University of Technology. Clinical Dentistry Periodontics Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Kidd E. and Smith B., (1996), Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry (7th ed.). Oxford, Oxford Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Theory Assessment One 15%. Theory Assessment Two 15%. Theory Assessment Three 20%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y