Oral Structure and Function 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Total of 182 hours: 126 contact, 56 non-contact

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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This subject facilitates learning of head and neck anatomy, the embryology and histology of the head, neck and oral structures, tooth development, oral anatomy and masticatory function including associated muscles and the nervous system. The subject also integrates the development of the orofacial tissues from the embryonic stages through to completion of growth and covers the importance of neuroscience (the structure and function of the brain, nervous sytem) in dentistry with the sense of taste and pathways of pain. 100% attendance at CAL and laboratory sessions is required to complete this subject. Students are encouraged to construct organisational frameworks to assist learning of this subject.

On completion of this subject, the students will:

be able to explain:

1. the processes of growth and development of the head and neck region;
2. the terminology and nomenclature of oral anatomy essential for basic dental science;
3. the anatomical structure of the head and neck region;

be able to demonstrate skills:

1. in the use of correct terminology and nomenclature of head, neck and oral anatomy essential for the practice of dentistry;
2. in discussing and visualising the three dimensional shape of teeth;
3. in identifying and describing the structure of dental hard tissues;

be able to analyse:

1. processes of development of the orofacial structures and teeth
2. the structure of a tooth and its biomechanical function in the oral cavity;
3. the bio-dynamic nature of masticatory function;

1. 2 x 20 minute MCQ exams on Dental Head and Neck Anatomy (based on tutorials, practicals and CAL sessions) - 1 mid-way through Teaching Block 1 and one at the end of Teaching Block 1 (30%);
2. Dental Head and Neck Anatomy practical book (5%)
3. 1 x 20 minute MCQ test on growth and development of orofacial structures (embryology and histology) at the end of Teaching Block 1 (5%);
4. 1 x 2 hr written examination on Dental Head, Neck and Oral Anatomy, masticatory function and Neuroscience at the end of Teaching Block 2 (50%).

Berkovitz BKB, Holland GR and Moxham BJ 2009 A Colour Atlas and Text of Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology 4th ed, Mosby Elsevier

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students should:

1. be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
2. develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
3. develop effective organisational skills and time management;
4. develop skills in team work;
5. be able to identify and address their own learning needs.