8071 (v.7) Clinical Dentistry 235

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Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.5
Lecture:	1 x 3.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7094 (v.6) Clinical Dentistry 136 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	302887 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 237
Syllabus:	Periodontology - aggressive and acute conditions, dressings. General - local anaesthesia review, patient information, traumatic injuries, mouthguards, dental photography, suture removal. Orthodontics - examination, aetiology, classification, growth modification, planning treatment, appliances, retention, complications, instruments and materials, care of appliances, banding and debanding procedures. Clinical medicine - conditions with dental relevance.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of acute and aggressive periodontal diseases and their management. Demonstrated knowledge of orthodontic problems and the dental hygienist's role in orthodontics. Demonstrated knowledge of the theory of clinical photography. Demonstrated knowledge of the more common medical conditions and their relevance for oral health care. 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:	Cohen D.W., (1999), Contemporary Periodontics, St Louis, Mosby. 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. Williams D.M., Hughes F.J., Odell E.W. and Farthing P.M., (1992), Pathology of Periodontal Disease, Oxford, Oxford Medical Publications. Langland O.E. and Langlais R.P., (1997), Principles of Dental Imaging, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Wander P. and Gordon P., (1987), Dental Photography, London, British Dental Association. Rhodes N.L., Falace D.A. and Miller C.S., (1997), Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 5th ed., St Louis, Mosby. Haslett C., Chilvers E.R., Hunter J.A. and Boon N.A., (Eds.), (1999), Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, 18th ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Proffit W.R. and Fields H.W., (1999), Contemporary Orthodontics, 3rd 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. Clinical Dentistry RadiographyManual, 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 15%. Theory Assessment Two 25%. Final Theory Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y