302938 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 134

Area:

Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.5

Laboratory:

1 x 7.5 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302934 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 133 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

302932 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 131

Syllabus:

Laboratory and clinical practice in dental therapy procedures. Patient assessment, treatment planning, prevention and treatment methods for caries and periodontal disease. Record keeping, appointment scheduling. Restorative dentistry - classical and modified cavity preparations, insertion. Local analgesia. Dental radiography - intraoral and lateral oblique radiographs. Exodontia.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Performed preclinical patient care procedures. Implemented appropriate occupational health work practices in the clinic. Performed patient assessment procedures. Documented patient records completely and accurately. Performed specific school dental therapy care for patients.

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 JC., (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., Oxford, 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. Clinical Dentistry Periodontics Lecture Guide, 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:

Clinical Practice 10%. Preclinical Techniques 40%. Practical Assessments One and Two 15%. Practical Assessments Three and Four 15%. Practical Portfolio 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y