PRECLINICAL ORAL HEALTH PRACTICE
ORH1POH
2021
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the foundation skills and knowledge necessary for dental and oral health practitioners. You will be introduced to the preclinical laboratory and begin to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of restorative, preventive and periodontal procedures. Didactics will introduce you to the scope of dental practice, law and ethics and working safely. By the end of the subject, you will be expected to have achieved competency in preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and preclinical dental procedures and the theory that supports the acquisition of these skills.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAlanna Glenn
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZHSDD or HHDSB Dentistry or HBOHSB Oral Health
Co-requisitesORH1IOS OR (DEN1SKB AND DEN1SKA)
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Dental Caries: The Disease & Its Clinical Management
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorFejerskov & Kidd
Year2003
Edition/Volume2nd edition
PublisherBLACKWELL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Dental hygiene theory and practice
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorDarby and Walsh
YearN/A
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherELSEVIER
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorLee & Bishop
Year2012
Edition/Volume5TH edition
PublisherPEARSON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorNield-Gehrig
Year2012
Edition/Volume7th edition
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorIannucci & Howerton
Year2011
Edition/Volume4th edition
PublisherSAUDERS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Color Atlas of Dental Hygiene-Periodontology
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorWolf, Hassell & Aarnodt
Year2004
Edition/Volume3rd
PublisherTHIEME MEDICAL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSummitt, J.B
Year2006
Edition/Volume3rd edition Revised
PublisherQUINTESSENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorCameron & Widmer
Year2013
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherMOSBY
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlanna Glenn
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Ninety six 1.50 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Four 90 minute practical sessions over one day per week during study period
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 43
One 1.50 h lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lesson to be completed prior to lecture date
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2 hour written examination - Semester 1 ( 2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 4 x 15 min preclinical practicum assessments - Semester 2 (Total 3,000-words equivalent) Hurdle Requirement: each assessment needs to be passed (10% each). The completion and timely submission of the portfolio and the ongoing preclinical tasks is a requirement to allow participation in the practical exams. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| One OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) - Semester 2 (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 2 hour written examination - Semester 2 (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |