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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Hygiene/Therapy
511-112 Health Sciences |
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Timetable: | All Year | |
Contact: | 260 hours of lectures, seminars and practical work | |
Subject Description: | This subject covers the following areas: anatomy and histology; biochemistry and physiology; pain and pain control; pathology; microbiology; and oral anatomy. On completion of this subject, the student should: Comprehend: the terminology of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology, microbiology and pathology; the principal clinical applications of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology and microbiology to care of the dental patient; the process of odontogenesis, the formation of the periodontium and the development of oro-dental structures; the principles of the modes of spread and pathogenesis of infection; the characteristics of the microbial ecology of the oral cavity; and the principles and essential information regarding the major types of disease processes, their causes and the responses of cells, tissues, organs and systems in these disease processes. Identify and describe the morphological anatomy of the human dentition. Demonstrate skill in using aseptic technique when working in the dental surgery environment. Appreciatethe ranges of normality for anatomical and physiological parameters. | |
Assessment: | One 3-hour written examination at the end of first semester (30%); one 2-hour written examination at the end of second semester (30%); one viva voce examination at the end of second semester (10%) and written assignments and practical reports throughout the year (30%). A pass is required in each written examination and the viva voce examination for an overall pass in the subject. | |
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