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DS1102 - Dental Science Part 2 of 2
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Subject chain: | DS1101 DS1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
This subject provides an introduction to the basic procedures associated with clinical dental practice. The basic techniques used in dentistry are introduced, with an emphasis on minimally invasive dentistry and preventive care. The morphology and development of the dentitions are explored, along with introductions to dental and soft-tissue charting, and the identification of dental caries and periodontal disease. Students are introduced to dental materials, along with their chemical and physical properties, and the factors that influence the choice of a particular material. The gastrointestinal tract will be explored, along with the impact of nutrition on oral health and disease, and the role of the dentist in nutritional counselling relating to oral health.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss tooth development and morphology, for both the deciduous and permanent dentition, along with eruption timing and sequences;
- Explain the chemistry and properties of dental materials, and the factors that influence the selection of materials for basic dental procedures;
- Explain the caries process, together with the strategies for providing preventive care, including patient nutritional counselling;
- Develop competency in occlusal fissure sealing, preparing cavities and restoring permanent teeth in the simulated environment;
- Discuss the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract, and the role of nutrition in relation to oral health and disease;
- Demonstrate sound teamwork, ethics, confidentiality and communication principles in relation to other members of the dental team and the dental patient.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (53%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) - (20%) - Individual
- On-course (15% SP1 + 12% SP2); integrated across subject chain - (27%) - Group & Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Satisfactory attendance is required at (pre)clinical placements. Satisfactory academic and professional standard, as described in the College Assessment Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress
| Prerequisites: | DS1101 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
DS1001 BM1071 CH1010 DS1002 BM1072 CH1013 |
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As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain. |
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| Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Ernie Jennings |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Dr Kornelija Sfera, Miss Sharron Long, Dr Erica Martin, Mr Stephan Fischer, Professor Richard Stoll, Assoc. Professor Geoff Booth, Assoc. Professor Andrew Lee, Professor John Abbott, Dr Kate Miller, Dr Mark Payne, Dr Kevin Ang, Dr Anura Ariyawardana, Mr Jamie Mars, Dr David Simcock, Dr Amar Sholapurkar, Dr Alex Dancyger, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Gloria Silcock, Dr Clara Jo, Dr Kavita Rana, Mr Manjunath Rajashekhar, Professor Peter Thomson, Professor Alan Nimmo. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.