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DS1102 - Dental Science Part 2 of 2
Credit points: |
6 |
Year: |
2022 |
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
- Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - (%) - 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:
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DS1001 BM1071 CH1010 DS1002 BM1072 CH1013 |
Availabilities
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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
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Census Date 25-Aug-2022 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Dr Kornelija Sfera, Miss Sharron Long, Dr Erica Martin, Mr Stephan Fischer, Assoc. Professor Geoff Booth, Professor John Abbott, Dr Kate Miller, Dr Mark Payne, Dr Kevin Ang, Dr Candy Mason, Mr Jamie Mars, Dr David Simcock, Dr Amar Sholapurkar, Dr Alex Dancyger, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Gloria Silcock, Mr Manjunath Rajashekhar, Professor Peter Thomson, Assoc. Professor Marguerite Reith, Dr Tulio Fernandez Medina, Dr Harini Mani, Professor Alan Nimmo. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 52 hours lectures (didactic or interactive) - Weekly introductory and summary lectures
- 25 hours tutorials - Home Group Tutorials (13) Small Group Synthesising Sessions (12)
- 78 hours practicals - Guided learning sessions and practicals: 2 x 3hrs per week
- 39 hours workshops - Simulation clinic: 1 x 3hr session per week
- 12 hours - Integrative sessions
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.