THE HEALTHY HUMAN MOUTH
DOH1HHM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn to recognise and describe healthy structures in the oral cavity and to define their function. You will gain insight into the histology of healthy tissues and structures essential for the understanding oral health and oral disease. You will be able to discuss the structure of the oral mucosa and to describe what constitutes normal mucosal anatomy. You will learn about the processes involved in embryological development of the head and neck and the formation of teeth. You will be introduced to the (oral) microbial flora. You will learn about the dental biofilm and the concept of oral ecological balance and its relationship with oral health. Later you will be able to define oral health and understand the initial symptoms of biofilm-related oral diseases as deviation from normal.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJeremy Graham
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBOHSB and HZHSDD
Co-requisites DOH1OHA and DOH1APD
Incompatible subjects ORH1POH, ORH1IOS
Equivalent subjects ORH1POH
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Dental caries and its clinical management, 2nd Ed | Prescribed | Fejerskov and Kidd | BLACKWELL MUNKSGAARD, |
| Readings | Contemporary Orthodontics 5th Ed | Recommended | Profitt et al | Mosby |
| Readings | Essential microbiology for dentistry | Recommended | Samaranayake | Mosby |
| Readings | Anatomy of Orofacial Structures | Recommended | Brand and Isselhard | Mosby |
| Readings | Oral Histology: Development and Structure | Recommended | Ten Cate | Mosby |
| Readings | Oral microbiology 5th Ed | Recommended | Marsh & Martin | Churchill Livingstone |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Summarise the aetiology, pathogenesis, histology, classification and clinical manifestations of dental biofilm related diseases
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Describe the anatomy of the oral cavity and teeth and the embryological development of the human head and neck region including common disturbances in this development
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Relate knowledge of bacteriology, virology, mycology and immunology to the development of dental caries and periodontal diseases
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Online activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Compare organisms of the microbial oral flora and its role in the development of oral diseases .
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Online activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Discuss the non-surgical management of dental biofilm related diseases
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Online activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Make links between physical oral health and disease and personal and social wellbeing
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Practical classes Online activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Compare and contrast the non-surgical approach to the maintenance of oral health and prevention of oral diseases
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
08. Discuss the anthropological basis of human dental anatomy
- Activities:
- Lectures Tutorials Practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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