Pass/Fail competency in the Simulation Clinic.

On-course including oral presentation and essays.

Students undertake patient care in the dental clinic within the School and as a clinical placement, including basic prosthodontics with the manufacture of a denture for an edentulous patient. The clinical activity includes taking a detailed medical and dental history and using imaging techniques to assist diagnosis and treatment planning. A thorough understanding of cross infection policies and protocols and basic life support is required, as well as an understanding of patient autonomy and informed consent. This subject includes treatment of patients from different social and cultural backgrounds. Clinical application of topical and local anaesthesia and therapeutics is taught, and dental procedures carried out involving routine restorations and extraction of teeth. Scaling and polishing is undertaken and topical preventive applications and advice provided in the context of understanding the advantages and limitations of the role of preventive dentistry in oral health education and oral health promotion.

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[Pre-requisite] (DS2001 AND DS2003 AND DS2004 AND DS2005) OR (DS2101 AND DS2102)

[Pre-requisite] (DS2001 AND DS2003 AND DS2004 AND DS2005) OR (DS2101 AND DS2102) 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

DS3101 - Introduction to Clinical Dentistry

Introduction to Clinical Dentistry

Develop an evidence-based approach to dental practice by integrating research and ethical concepts

Demonstrate competency in dental radiography and radiology

Demonstrate excellent communication, full participation and attendance, and timely completion of tasks. Demonstrate ability to learn and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team or other professional group

Develop skills in patient communication and oral health promotion and prevention strategies

Demonstrate professional attitudes and values including commitment to high quality clinical standards as well as confidentiality, integrity, compassion, empathy, and respect for all patients, according to Dental Board of Australia

Self-evaluate your own professional practice, recognise the limits of their own expertise, own health needs, when to consult and follow the advice of a health professional and identify risks posed to patients by your own health

Demonstrate competency in appropriate diagnostic processes and clinical procedures to patients