302979 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 234

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Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:	50.0
Contact Hours:	20.0
Clinical Practice:	1 x 20 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	302948 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 233 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	302903 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 238 AND 302949 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 232
Syllabus:	Further clinical practice in school dental therapy procedures including patient assessment, preventive procedures and treatment procedures in accordance with relevant Acts. Practice management and quality control measures for school dental therapy. Practical experience in dental health education programs. *This unit has additional practical/clinical hours conducted outside of normal semester hours. This unit is an Industry Experience unit.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Provided school dental therapy care for patients in accordance with relevant acts. Presented, analysed and evaluated information in a clinical case study. Demonstrated effective communication with patients, members of the public and health professionals. Demonstrated the ability to practice in a professional manner.
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:	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., Oxford, Wright. SturdevantC.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. Dental Act of Western Australia. Health Act of Western Australia.
Unit Texts:	Kidd E. and Smith B., (1996), Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed., Oxford, Oxford Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Case Presentation 15%. Clinical Practice 60%. Practical Portfolio 10%. Practical/Oral Assessment 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y