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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides the theoretical underpinning of the clinical practice of Paediatric Dentistry. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The theory units introduce students to the advanced theoretical aspects of Paediatric Dentistry allowing them to understand the scientific and clinical philosophies current in the discipline.

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

Students are able to (1) understand the theoretical aspects of paediatric dentistry allowing them to understand scientific and clinical philosophies current in the discipline and their knowledge towards the nature of the content is increased in complexity and depth and (2) attain a thorough understanding of the theoretical aspects of the clinical discipline in paediatric dentistry, including the scientific, clinical, pathological and therapeutic aspects of the conditions and diseases they encounter.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examinations and (2) oral 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)
Associate Professor Robert Anthonappa
Unit rules
Prerequisites
DENT6854 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 1 (ID 2986)
and DENT6855 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 2 (ID 2987)
Texts

Andreasen, J. O. and Andreasen, F. M. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth, 4th edn: Munksgaard 2007

Cameron, A. and Widmer, R. Handbook of Paediatric Dentistry, 4th edn: Mosby 2013

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  • 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.