Oral Health Sciences 2B

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

ORAL20003 Oral Health Sciences 2A

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject comprises two modules.

Management of Compromised Patients: Management of patients with speech pathology; cardiovascular conditions; respiratory disease; endocrine, haematological, neurological, psychiatric and neoplastic disoders; and intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities.

Oral Biology: Develops knowledge in the areas of periodontal pathogenesis, systemic conditions and the periodontium; advances in periodontal diagnosis; periodontal treatment including the treatment of furcations, periodontal surgeries, antibiotic and occlusal therapies; periodontal regeneration; re-evaluation, maintenance and the determination of periodontal prognosis.

On completion of this subject, students should:

• Comprehend the relevance to dental care of the various medical conditions and associated therapies;
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of pharmacology in relation to drugs and other medical agents used in dentistry; and
• Have developed knowledge in the areas of periodontal pathogenesis, system conditions and the periodontium.

1. One 2-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2 (70%).
2. An interactive presentation together with a written report of no more than 1000 words at the end of Semester 2 (30%).

Hurdle requirements:

75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Seminars/Tutorials, Pre-Clinical & Clinical Sessions, and Clinical & Case Simulations/Discussions

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:

• multimedia;
• planning and presenting;
• reporting evidence;
• communication;
• critical appraisal of research papers;
• leadership and team work;
• self-evaluation/assessment.