11779 (v.2) Preventive Dentistry 136


Area:

Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7099 (v.6) Preventive Dentistry 135 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Oral health education - theory, factors affecting health and behaviour, behaviour and dental health, health behaviour models, opportunities, effectiveness. Educational principles - models of education learning, motivation, topics for target groups, presentation methods, techniques, lesson plans, aids, evaluation. Nutrition, diet analysis and counseling for dental patients. Specific areas of prevention.
 
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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

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