Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit equips students with knowledge relating to clinical dental sciences in the following domains: cellular, molecular and functional immunology; pathology; antimicrobial agents; and etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of periodontal disease.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain the concepts of natural and acquired immunity and their roles and interaction in immune responses; describe functions and properties of different cell types and organs that comprise the immune system; describe the range of immunological agents and mechanisms that provide immunity to infection and explain the nature of the immunopathology that accompanies infections; (2) explain processes involved in cellular damage, death, adaptation, inflammation and neoplasia; explain basic pathophysiology of normal and impaired wound healing; (3) list the four main cell metabolic processes that are the target of antimicrobial agents; explain how the disruption of metabolic processes cause the death of the bacteria; describe the pharmacology of the main classes of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics; present the mechanisms whereby organisms may acquire resistance to antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents; and (4) describe the anatomy of periodontium and the causes of periodontal diseases; explain the progression and consequences of periodontal disease, including the microbiology and immunology of periodontal diseases and the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic conditions; explain the classification of periodontal disease; present the aims of periodontal treatment and discuss the situations when periodontal surgery should be considered; describe the different types of periodontal surgical procedures and conduct a comprehensive periodontal examination; assess the success of periodontal maintenance for patients; and explain the support care program for periodontal maintenance and describe the management of patients who fail to maintain an adequate level of oral hygiene for periodontal maintenance.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written tests (antimicrobials MCQ and immunology SAQ); (2) periodontics practical; and (3) periodontics written examination. 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 periodontics written examination component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Julio Rincon
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- DENT4101 Anatomy Physiology and Cell Biology.
DENT4102 Anatomy and Physiology for Dentistry.
DENT4103 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry.
DENT4104 Introduction to Research and Preventive Dentistry.
DENT4105 Introduction to Cariology.
DENT4106 Introduction to Operative Dentistry.
DENT4107 Introduction to Pain Control.
DENT4108 Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics - Co-requisites
- DENT4201 Endodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics.
DENT4203 Child and Adolescent Oral Health 1.
DENT4204 General Medicine and Surgery, Pain Control and Exodontics
Approved quota: 56—domestic (50) and international (6); for school leavers—rural (3), Metropolitan Pathway (3), Indigenous (3), high academic achievement (5), international (3); for graduates—rural (2), Metropolitan Pathway (2), Indigenous (2), international (3), graduates (30) - Contact hours
- unit hours: 119 and includes lectures, practicals and clinics
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.