8072 (v.8) Clinical Dentistry 236


 

Area:Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Credits:12.5
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):8071 (v.7) Clinical Dentistry 235 or any previous version
Syllabus:Specialised topics - interpreters, implants, nursing caries, disabled patients, overview of prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontal surgery. Gerodontology - needs, physiological, psychological, medical, oral health, treatment considerations. Community dentistry - dental services demand, supply. Employment and professional practice - practice management, patient rights, ethics, employment, registration, insurance, relevant Acts, associations, continuing education.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the requirements for, and issues affecting, dental hygiene practice. Demonstrated an understanding of dental management of older adults and persons with special needs. Demonstrated an understanding of the roles and interrelationships of the dental specialties. 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: Dental Act of Western Australia, A.D.A Schedule of Dental Services. National Oral Health Survey Australia, (1987-88), Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service. Oral Health Care for Older Adults, (1984), NHMRC Publication, Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service. Improving Dental Health in Australia, National Health Strategy Background Paper No.9. 1992, Melbourne. Widdop F.T., (Ed.), (1991), The Greying of Australia - Impact on Dental Services, Australian Dental Association Inc. Drummond J., Newton J. and Yemm R., (1995), Colour Atlas and Text of Dental Care of the Elderly, St Louis, Mosby. Woodall I.R., (1993), Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care, 4th ed., St Louis, Mosby.
Unit Texts: 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 30%. Final Theory Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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