On-course including quizzes, oral and poster presentations

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.

Please select an offering above to get offering specific information

[Anti-requisite] DS1001 BM1071 CH1010 DS1002 BM1072 CH1013

[Anti-requisite] DS1001 BM1071 CH1010 DS1002 BM1072 CH1013 Offerings: All

73010 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 105310 Bachelor of Dental Surgery [IHCAP]

73010 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 105310 Bachelor of Dental Surgery [IHCAP] Offerings: All

DS1101 - Dental Science 1

Dental Science 1

Participate in teamwork, ethical practice, confidentiality and communication principles concerning other members of the dental team, patients and the general population

Explain the strategies for providing preventive care, including patient counselling

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, organisation and function of the body from the molecular to the organ level

Explain the structure and function, including musculoskeletal function, of the human body as it relates to dentistry

Demonstrate timely and appropriate completion of mandatory reporting including assessment, pre-placement tasks and timely arrival at compulsory sessions