302934 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 133

Area:

Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

12.5

Laboratory:

1 x 12.5 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

302932 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 131

Syllabus:

Laboratory practice in school dental therapy procedures - clinic preparation, infection control, introduction to appointments, patient assessment, records. Instruments and instrumentation. Moisture control. Introduction to cavity preparation and restoration. Alginate impressions, study casts. Plaque control and removal. Fluoride applications, sealants.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated application of dental clinic protocols.Manipulated dental instruments and materials. Performed specific preclinical 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), 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:

Practical Assessment 25%. Practical Portfolio 25%. Semester Practical Work 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y