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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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Assessment 30%. Final Theory Examination 70%. 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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