Online Courses Handbook 2003

302932 (v.2) Clinical Dentistry 131

Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Clinical preparation, infection control, introduction to patient records and patient assessment. Instruments. Moisture control. Direct restorative dental materials. Polishing and recontouring restorations. Impressions, study casts. Clinical aspects of dental caries. Introduction to restorative dentistry. Plaque control and removal. Fluoride applications, fissure sealants. Periodontology - periodontium, periodontal disease - aetiology, tissue changes, signs and symptoms. Occupational health issues.