James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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DS2101 - Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 1 of 2
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | DS1101 DS1102 RH1002 HS1003 HS1401 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Building on DS1102, this subject includes an expanded range of simulated dentistry exercises in order to prepare students for their transition to clinical dentistry. The subject combines both theory and practical training, increasing the student's knowledge and understanding of oral disease, particularly the caries process and periodontal disease, whilst also developing their hands-on ability and clinical thinking. Allied to this, there will be an emphasis on professional attitude and ethical behaviour in the clinical setting. An emphasis will also be placed on research and evidence-based practice, and the requirement for life-long learning. Students will be introduced to normal craniofacial development, laying the foundations for later studies of orthodontics. The subject will also extend students' understanding of the medical management of their patients, and the special medical needs of many patient groups.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate competency in preparing cavities and restoring permanent teeth in the simulated environment in line with contemporary dental practice
- Explain the materials and processes associated with restorative dentistry
- Discuss the aetiology, risk factors and management strategies associated with periodontal disease
- Explain the primary infection control principles as they apply to dental practice
- Discuss the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the major organ systems, and the potential implications for patient oral health and the safe management of patients in the dental clinic
- Discuss the role of basic and clinical research in informing the practice of contemporary clinical dentistry
Subject Assessment
- See DS2102 for assessment detail; 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: DS2001 DS2003 DS2004 DS2005
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Ernie Jennings |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Stephan Fischer Assoc. Professor Geoff Booth DR Blake Phibbs DR Tulio Fernandez Medina DR Harini Mani DR Kornelija Sfera Assoc. Professor Kate Miller DR Doris Pierce DR Amar Sholapurkar DR Alex Dancyger Assoc. Professor Ernie Jennings DR Manjunath Rajashekhar MISS Sharron Long DR Kevin Ang MRS Gloria Silcock MISS Jessica Watt MR Jan Du Bruyn Professor Dileep Sharma MRS Amanda du Bruyn Professor Peter Thomson Assoc. Professor David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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