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303456 (v.2) Applied Oral Biology 136
Area: | Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 6954 (v.3) Dental Biology 135 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Embryology. Development, eruption and exfoliation of teeth. Microscopic structure of the oral tissues. Saliva, salivary glands. Osteology, myology, angiology of the head and neck. Nervous system with emphasis on cranial nerves V, VII, IX and XII. Pain perception and methods of control. Local anaesthetics - pharmacology, techniques of administration, complications and contra-indications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated a general knowledge of the development and age changes in the orofacial tissues. Demonstrated an understanding of the clinical relevance of the microscopic structure and function ofthe orofacial tissues. Demonstrated a general knowledge of the normal anatomy of the head and neck. Demonstrated knowledge of the anatomy of orofacial structures associated with the administration of local anaesthesia. Demonstrated knowledge of the administration of local anaesthesia. |
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: | Atkinson, M. E. and White, F. H. (1992). Principles of Anatomy and Oral Anatomy for Dental Students. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Ferguson, D. (1999). Oral Bioscience. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Evers, H. and Haegerstam, G. (1990). Introduction to Dental Local Anaesthesia. Astra Pharmaceutical Publication. Roberts, D. H. and Sowray, J.H. (1987). Local Analgesia in Dentistry (3rd ed.). Wright, Bristol. Bath-Balogh, M. and Fehrenbach, M.J. (1997) Illustrated Dental Embryology. Histology and Anatomy. Philadelphia, Saunders. Ten Cate A. R. (1998). Oral Histology (5th ed.). St Louis, C.V. Mosby Company. (Practical Slides) Moss-Salentijn, L., Applebaum, E. and Lamme, A. T. (1972). Orofacial Histology and Embryology - A Visual Integration. Philadelphia, F.A. Davis Company. |
Unit Texts: | Applied Oral Biology Lecture Guide (Anatomy and Local Analgesia). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Applied Oral Biology Lecture Guide (Oral Histology). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Malamed, S. F. (1997). Handbook of Local Anaesthesia(4th ed.). St Louis, Mosby. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final theory examination 60%, Practical assessment 10%, Quizzes 10%, Theory Assessment 1 10%, Theory Assessment 2 10% 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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