ORAL MEDICINE, SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY
ORH2OSN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the principles of dental management of patients with systemic disorders, as well as oral medicine and pharmacology. You will gain an understanding of treating patients with disorders including cardiovascular disease, respiratory, haematological, neurological, endocrine and neoplastic conditions, as well as people with intellectual, physical and sensory disability. You will be introduced to oral soft and hard tissue pathology and pharmacology, and to the field of gerodontics.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mark Gussy
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: DEN2MDA
Co-requisites: ORH2COH
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of oral pathology and medicine | Prescribed | Cawson, RA and Odell, EW | 8TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH 2008 |
| Readings | Oral pathology for the dental hygienist. | Prescribed | Ibsen, OAC and Phelan, JA | 5TH EDN, SAUNDERS/ ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS. 2008 |
| Readings | Dental management of the medically compromised patient. | Recommended | Little, JW, Fallace, DA, Miller, CS and Rhodus, NL. | ELSEVIER MOSBY, ST LOUIS. 2008 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology of common classes of drugs.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials
02. Determine the effects of non-dental medication on the management and proposed dental treatment for their patients.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, clinical placements
03. Assess the mouth and peri-oral region for pathology and refer to dentists or specialist where required.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, clinical placements
04. Differentiate variations in normal oral facial structures and the presence of disease or trauma.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, clinical placements
05. Give examples of contemporary trends in oral health and diseases for the older Australian population.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, clinical placements
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mark Gussy
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2 hour lecture per week"
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1 hour seminar per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word written examination | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |