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302979 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 234
Area: | Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 20.0 |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302948 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 233 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 302903 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 238
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302949 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 232
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Syllabus: | Further clinical practice in school dental therapy procedures including patient assessment, preventive procedures and treatment procedures in accordance with relevant Acts. Practice management and quality control measures for school dental therapy. Practical experience in dental health education programs. *This unit has additional practical/clinical hours conducted outside of normal semester hours. This unit is an Industry Experience unit. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Provided school dental therapy care for patients in accordance with relevant acts. Presented, analysed and evaluated information in a clinical case study. Demonstrated effective communication with patients, members of the public and health professionals. Demonstrated the ability to practice in a professional manner. |
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), Kennedy's Paediatric Operative Dentistry, 4th ed., Oxford, Wright. SturdevantC.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. Dental Act of Western Australia. Health Act of Western Australia. |
Unit Texts: | Kidd E. and Smith B., (1996), Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed., Oxford, Oxford Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Presentation 15%. Clinical Practice 60%. Practical Portfolio 10%. Practical/Oral Assessment 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60700 Dental Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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