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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Hygiene/Therapy

511-113 Clinical Dentistry 1

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

80 hours of lectures and seminars with 554 hours of laboratory and clinical work

Subject Description:

This subject covers the following areas: infection control; preclinical procedures; oral radiography; introduction to emergency medicine; dental materials; team dentistry; and clinical procedures.

On completion of this subject, the student should:

Comprehend: the nature of dental caries and the mechanisms of primary prevention and technical intervention to restore tooth function; the dental materials used in the identification and prevention of dental caries and the restoration of teeth; and the principles and techniques of conservative dentistry.

Demonstrate an ability: to apply preventive methods in the pre-clinical environment; to use safely dental radiography equipment; to work in a team environment; to manage common medical emergencies which may occur in dental practice; and to transfer skills learned in the pre-clinical environment into the dental clinic.

Appreciate the necessity: for a preventive approach to the management of dental caries in clinical settings; and to place the patient's long-term health and welfare interests above personal needs and concerns.

Assessment:

One 3-hour written examination at the end of first semester (20%); one 3-hour written examination at the end of second semester (20%); two 3-hour practical examinations at the end of second semester (20% each = 40%); and written assignments, practical reports and folio presentations throughout the year (20%). A pass is required in each written examination and each practical examination for an overall pass in the subject.

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