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

511-208 Clinical Dentistry 2

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

A total of 90 hours of lectures, and clinical contact

Subject Description:

This subject focuses on the delivery of minimal intervention strategies in the prevention of dental caries and periodontal conditions. Topics covered include: records and patient information; local anaesthesia; polishing restorations and overhang removal; special areas in dentistry; diet analysis and counselling; and clinical photography.

On completion of this subject, the student should:

Comprehend: the philosophy of total oral health care for each patient; the interaction of dental auxiliary care with general and speciality care in the overall treatment plan for the individual; and the limitations of particular treatment modalities.

Develop skills in working as a member of a comprehensive health team; in communicating with the patient, parents, the dentist and other health providers about the patient's oral health status, treatment options and potential outcomes.

Have developed skills: in administration of local analgesia; in recording dental information, including periodontal charting; in polishing, restorations and the removal of overhangs; and in diet record taking and counselling.

Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of dental auxiliaries in comprehensive total patient care.

Assessment:

One 2-hour written examination (50%), one 2-hour practical examination (40%), and one 15-minute viva voce examination (10%) at the end of first semester. A pass is required in the written and practical examinations for an overall pass in the subject.

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