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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, the concept of biofilm formation and its control will be introduced. In particular, students will learn the fundamentals of dental caries and its diagnosis and management, plus periodontal health and the periodontal disease processes. In conjunction with this, the concepts of preventive dentistry will be introduced and students will learn how to develop management plans for their patients to prevent biofilm-based diseases of the teeth and mouth.

Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain the formation, composition, function, pathology and virulence of dental biofilms; (2) examine, diagnose and manage biofilm-related gingivitis; (3) outline dental biofilm control strategies and develop patient-specific dental biofilm control and non-operative caries management plans; (4) explain the dental caries process; (5) appraise the literature on dental caries diagnosis, detection and management; (6) explain surgical and non-surgical approaches to the management of dental caries; (7) examine, diagnose and classify the different stages of dental caries; (8) construct patient-specific caries prevention and management plans; and (9) apply professionalism, ethics and diversity in clinical dentistry.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assessments; (2) practical assessments; and (3) professional behaviour assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written assessments, practical assessments, and professional behaviour assessment components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jilen Patel
Unit rules
Prerequisites
DENT3001 Body Systems 1.
DENT3002 Body Systems 2.
DENT3003 Anatomy and Oral Sciences.
DENT3004 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry.
Co-requisites
Enrolment in
91860 Doctor of Dental Medicine (ID 1489)
Approved quota: 56—50 domestic and 6 international places
Incidental fees
Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
(1) Laboratory coat (estimated cost - $42.00)
(2) Clinical Coat (estimated cost - $80-100)
(3) Safety Glasses (estimated cost - $30.00)
(4) Frasaco Teeth (estimated cost - $3 - 11 each)
(5) Replacement costs for borrowed dental equipment (estimated cost - $20-$5000).
Contact hours
approximatively 6 hours (3 lectures per week
average 3 hours workshop/practical classes per week)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.