7099 (v.6) Preventive Dentistry 135

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Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Sociology of dentistry - sociological influences on health, disease and dental care. Periodontal disease - aetiology, tissue changes. Caries - epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, risk assessment. Dental disease prevention - dental health education introduction, plaque and plaque control, sealants, fluorides, nutrition and oral health. Communication - models, assignment preparation, referencing.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Produced a referenced research assignment of acceptable quality. Demonstrated an understanding of sociological principles as applied to oral health. Demonstrated an understanding of some of the theoretical basis of prevention, risk assessment, health education and health promotion. Identified people at risk of the main dental diseases and suggested scientifically based preventive measures.
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:	Daniel, S.J. and Harfst, S.A. (eds.) (2002), Mosby's Dental Hygiene - Concepts, Cases and Competencies. St Louis, Mosby. Woodall I.R., (1993), Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care, 4th ed., St Louis, Mosby. Kidd E.A.M., (1997), Essentials of Dental Caries -The Disease and Its Management, 2nd ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Thylstrup A. and Fejerskov L., (Eds.), (1994), Textbook of Clinical Cariology, 2nd ed., Copenhagen, Munksgaard. Rugg-Gunn A. and Nunn J., (1999), Nutrition Diet and Oral Health, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Cole P.G. and Chan K.S., (1994), Teaching Principles and Practice, 2nd ed., New York, Prentice Hall. Davis P., (1987), Introduction to the Sociology of Dentistry - A Comparative Perspective, Dunedin, Uni of Otago Press. Elderton R.J., (1987), Positive Dental Prevention - The Prevention in Childhood of Dental Diseases in Adult Life. Oxford, Heinemann Medical Books. Schou L. and Blinkhorn A., (1993), Oral Health Promotion, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Unit Texts:	Preventive Dentistry 135 Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Murray J., (1996), The Prevention of Oral Disease, 3rd ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 20%. Theory Assessment One 10%. Theory Assessment Two 10%. Final Theory Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y