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302940 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 231


 

Area:

Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302937 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 132 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

302948 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 233

Syllabus:

Occupational health. Patient information, treatment plans, referrals, consultations. Periodontology - aggressive and acute conditions, dressings. Restorative dentistry - further design considerations, failures, pulp therapies. Dental trauma, mouthguards.Exodontia review. Suture removal. Orthodontics - assessment, aetiology, classifications, growth modification, planning treatment, appliances, retention, complications. 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 role of the school dental therapist in orthodonticcare. Demonstrated knowledge of the treatment of deciduous teeth with pulpal involvement. Demonstrated knowledge of the more common medical conditions and their relevance for oral health care. Demonstrated knowledge of specific patient care procedures. ;;

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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), Paediatric Operative Dentistry, 4th ed., Bristol, John Wright. Sturdevant C.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. Langland O.E. and Langlais R.P., (1997), Principles of Dental Imaging, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Little J.W., 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. Kidd E.and Smith B., (1996), Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed., Oxford, Oxford Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Theory Assessment One 10%. Theory Assessment Two 15%. Theory Assessment Three 15%. Final Theory Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60700 Dental Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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