Studying online
There are now 3 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is to be delivered in six online modules with student activities including an observational site visit, supporting the online lectures. At the completion of the unit students are able to understand the medical co-morbidities and dental conditions associated with sleep disordered breathing. Medical conditions with a direct relationship with sleep disordered breathing are described in detail. Students also understand the importance of evidence-based medical and dental practice and understand that the use of oral appliances for sleep breathing disorders has a medical outcome and therefore understand that medical conditions are vitally important in understanding dental sleep medicine. Students develop the basic skills in evaluating the upper airway and the requirements for determining the suitability for oral appliance therapy. The role and specific tasks relevant to a comprehensive dental examination prior to implementing oral appliance therapy are explained. Students who have previous understanding of dentistry re-learn and update their knowledge in oral/dental conditions relevant to sleep breathing disorders.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2023 Online Online flexible - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop the ability to evaluate patients with sleep disordered breathing; (2) acquire the ability to recognise and diagnose the dental conditions related to sleep disordered breathing; (3) describe and explain the importance of evidence-based practice; (4) develop an appreciation of the medical conditions related to sleep disordered breathing; and (5) develop an appreciation of the dental conditions related to sleep disordered breathing.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) an online quiz and (2) a written examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant and Christopher Pantin
- Unit rules
- Co-requisites
- ANHB5432 Fundamentals of Sleep Biology
- Incompatibility
- ENRL5571 Fundamentals of Dental Sleep Medicine [DENT6100 UA]
- Contact hours
- no formal contact—students are able to seek assistance by email or phone. Students are expected to spend approximately 50 hours working through the online learning modules, readings and quizzes. Additional study time and clinical site visits are recommended (approximately 100 hours).
- Texts
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Attanasio, R and Bailey, D. R. Dental Management of Sleep Disorders: Wiley-Blackwell 2009
Bailey, D. R. ed. Dentistry's Role in Sleep Medicine: Sleep Medicine Clinics, vol. 5, no. 1, March 2010: Saunders 2010
Kryger, M. H., Roth, T. and Dement, W. C., eds Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 5th edn: Saunders 2011
Lavigne, G. J., Cistulli, P. A. and Smith, M. T., eds Sleep Medicine for Dentists: a Practical Overview: Quintessence 2013
- Journals
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Chest
Sleep
Sleep and Breathing
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.