James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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DS1101 - Dental Science Part 1 of 2
| Credit points: | 09 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Subject chain: | DS1101 ⯈ DS1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Subject Description
- This subject will introduce students to the range of knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a practicing dental clinician, as well as laying the foundations for ethical practice and life-long learning. This subject will provide an introduction to the medical, chemical and physical sciences that underpin modern clinical dentistry. Students will be introduced to the chemical and cellular basis of life, and the factors that influence both oral and systemic health and disease. These topics will be delivered using a series of integrated modules. As a first step in developing clinical skills, students will be introduced to the simulated dental clinic and dental equipment. Safe working practices in the dental clinic, infection control, ergonomics and occupational health will be examined. Students will also undertake basic exercises in the simulation clinic in order to help develop their fine motor skills. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the BDS program.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the structure, organisation and function of the body from the molecular to the organ level
- Discuss the applicability of chemical principles and reactions in a scientific and medical context
- Discuss the structure and function of the oral cavity, including the dentitions, hard and soft tissues, as well as the microbial basis for oral disease
- Explain the structure and function, including musculoskeletal function, of the human body as it relates to dentistry
- Explain the strategies for providing preventive care, including patient counselling
- Explain the importance of teamwork, ethical practice, confidentiality and communication principles in relation to other members of the dental team, patients and the general population
Subject Assessment
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.
- See DS1102 for assessment details; integrated across subject chain - Individual
Note that 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.
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
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: DS1001 BM1071 CH1010 DS1002 BM1072 CH1013
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ernie Jennings |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Geoff Booth DR Mark Payne DR Blake Phibbs DR Tulio Fernandez Medina DR Harini Mani DR Kornelija Sfera DR Kate Miller DR Amar Sholapurkar DR Alex Dancyger MR Daniel Browne Assoc. Professor Marguerite Reith DR Ernie Jennings DR Manjunath Rajashekhar Professor Alan Nimmo MISS Sharron Long DR Kevin Ang MRS Gloria Silcock DR Erica Martin MR Jamie Mars Assoc. Professor Anura Ariyawardana DR Kavita Rana Assoc. Professor Yousef Abdalla DR David Simcock DR Stephanie Ryan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 9 credit point subject is approximately 390 hours.
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