James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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DS1102 - Dental Science 2
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | DS1101 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Subject Description
- This subject provides an introduction to the basic procedures associated with clinical dental practice. The basic techniques used in dentistry are introduced, with an emphasis on minimally invasive dentistry and preventive care. The morphology and development of the dentitions are explored, along with introductions to dental and soft-tissue charting, and the identification of dental caries and periodontal disease. Students are introduced to dental materials, along with their chemical and physical properties, and the factors that influence the choice of a particular material.The major organ systems will be explored in relation to patient oral health and safe clinical management. The impact of nutrition on oral health and disease and the role of the dentist in nutritional counselling relating to oral health will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss tooth development and morphology, for both the deciduous and permanent dentition, along with eruption timing and sequences
- Explain the chemistry and properties of dental materials, and the factors that influence the selection of materials for basic dental procedures
- Explain the caries process, together with the strategies for providing preventive care, including patient nutritional counselling
- Develop competency in occlusal fissure sealing, preparing cavities and restoring permanent teeth in the simulated environment
- Demonstrate sound teamwork, ethics, confidentiality and communication principles in relation to other members of the dental team and the dental patient
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Multi-station assessment task (MSAT) - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - Individual
- On-course including quizzes, oral and poster presentations - (30%) - Group & 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 Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Ernie Jennings Assoc. Professor Kate Miller |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Stephan Fischer DR Mark Payne 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 Marguerite Reith DR Pratibha Dabas DR Kate Ryan Professor John Abbott MS Ranjit Randhawa MR Claudio Giannascoli DR Manjunath Rajashekhar MRS Jodie Hogan MISS Sharron Long DR Kevin Ang MRS Gloria Silcock MR Jamie Mars DR Mimi Tam DR Candy Mason 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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