7093 (v.6) Clinical Dentistry 135

Area:

Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.5

Lecture:

1 x 3.5 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

302880 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 137

Syllabus:

Clinic preparation, infection control, appointments, patient assessment, records. Instruments. Moisture control. Direct restorative materials. Polishing and re-contouring. Alginate impressions, study casts. Clinical aspects of caries. 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. Woodall, I.R. (1993), Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care. 4th ed. St Louis, Mosby. Wilkins E.M., (1999), Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincourt Williams and Wilkins. Nield-Gehrig J.S. and Houseman G.A., (2000), Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Instrumentation, 4th ed., Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger. 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.

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. Daniel, S.J. and Harfst, S.A. (eds.) (2002), Mosby's Dental Hygiene - Concepts, Cases and Competencies. St. Louis, Mosby.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Theory Assessment One 20%. Theory Assessment Two 30%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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