302937 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 132

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Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	302932 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 131 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	302938 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 134
Syllabus:	Patient assessment. Principles of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning, prevention and treatment methods for caries and periodontal disease. Record keeping. Restorative dentistry - classical and modified preparations, insertion. Dental radiography - radiation, machines, films, quality, safety, periapicals, bitewings, occlusals, post-clinical procedures, interpretation, errors, lateral obliques. Dental trauma. Exodontia - instruments and techniques.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of patient assessment and record keeping procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of the direct restoration of teeth in children. Demonstrated knowledge of the extraction of deciduous teeth. Demonstrated knowledge of chronic periodontal disease and its management. Demonstrated knowledge of dental radiography procedures. 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:	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. Langland O.E. and Langlais R.P., (1997), Principles of Dental Imaging, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. White S. and Pharoah M., (1999), Oral Radiology - Principles and Interpretation, St Louis, Mosby.
Unit Texts:	Clinical Dentistry Laboratory Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Clinical Dentistry Periodontics Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Clinical Dentistry Radiography 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 20%. Theory Assessment Two 10%. Theory Assessment Three 10%. Final Theory Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y