511-208 Clinical Dentistry 2

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject focuses on the administration of local anaesthesia, clinical photography and the roles and responsibilities of dental auxiliaries in general and specialist practices. Topics covered include: records and patient information; local anaesthesia; special areas in dentistry; clinical photography; and speech pathology.

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.

Have developed skills: in administration of local analgesia and clinical photography.

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

Assessment

One 2-hour written examination (40%) at the end of first semester, one 2-hour written examination at the end of second semester (40%), and written assignments and practical reports (20%). A pass is required in the written examinations for an overall pass in the subject.