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
The modules in this unit equip students with the theoretical knowledge and clinical competencies for the comprehensive management of child and adolescent patients in the following domains: child and adolescent comprehensive care; cleft lip/palate management; crossbite correction; orthodontic space management; potential crowding and space maintenance; and vertical problems/habits.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2023 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) diagnose normal from abnormal growth and development and common oral health problems from birth to adolescence; plan and apply individualised appropriate preventive dental care from birth to adolescence; employ evidence-based comprehensive dental treatment for uncomplicated cases in cooperative children and adolescents and (2) diagnose cleft lip/palate; present and discuss the immediate and long-term management of the patients with cleft lip/palate; identify skeletal and dental contributions to anterior crossbites; recommend appropriate treatment for anterior crossbites; explain the relevance of facial form to posterior crossbite diagnosis; list the etiologic factors of posterior crossbite; describe the rationale, the appropriate timing and appliance design for posterior crossbite treatment; discuss the indications and contraindications for the selection of space maintaining appliances; discuss the indications and contraindications for the selection of various space regaining appliances; describe the timing and sequence of treatment for space management; discuss the phenomenon of space loss; define vertical problem and its classification; describe epidemiology relating to vertical problems and malocclusion; identify skeletal patterns predisposing patients to deep bite and open bite; explain oral facial growth patterns and physiology as they relate to vertical problems; and identify treatment and timing for vertical problems.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) paediatric dentistry written examination; (2) paediatric dentistry clinical; and (3) orthodontic 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 orthodontic written examination component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Robert Anthonappa
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- DENT4205 Conservative Dentistry and Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
and DENT4206 Advanced Prosthodontics
and DENT4207 Child and Adolescent Oral Health 2
and DENT4208 Exodontics and General Medicine - Co-requisites
- DENT5301 Microbiology, Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine
and DENT5302 Research Design, Statistics and Dental Public Health
and DENT5303 Complex Oral Rehabilitation 1
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: 92 and includes lectures 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.
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.