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ORHL6001

Restorative Dentistry

20 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010

This course integrates knowledge of permanent tooth morphology, pulpal physiology and clinical radiology with cavity design, restorative techniques and dental materials. Child psychology and behaviour management techniques will be considered. Students will participate in clinical and non-clinical teaching and will be required to keep a clinical portfolio.

This course is a mandatory program component and students must pass in order to progress.

Objectives On completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Use different diagnostic methods, including intra- and extra-oral radiography, to identify anatomical features and detect hard and soft tissue pathology
2. Understand the influence of tooth morphology on restorative techniques
3. Understand the factors involved with provision of clinical restorative care for children
4. Recognise active caries and provide a preventive package of care for children
5. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the principles of management of the different types of carious lesions in the permanent dentition in conjunction with a thorough understanding of cavity design, classification, and pulpal protection
6. Understand the principles and techniques for assessing pulp vitality, the pulpal response to the deep carious lesion and the management of pulpal exposures in the permanent dentition.
7. Describe the design, function and mode of action of hand and rotary instruments and understand the principles of hard tissue and dental caries removal using slow and high speed rotary and hand instrumentation
8. Describe in detail dentine bonding agents, lining, base and restorative materials in relation to their contents, properties, handling and uses
9. Appreciate the factors influencing the selection of materials for the restoration of teeth
10. Have knowledge of how to interpret a treatment plan and manage dental treatment
11. Understand the need for finishing restorations and the techniques available
12. Understand the principles of advanced restorative procedures
Content This course will contain fundamentals of:
1. Child development, psychology and behaviour management
2. Permanent tooth morphology in relation to cavity design
3. Pulpal physiology
4. Clinical radiology and interpretation of radiographs
5. Dental material science
6. Management of the carious lesion
7. Management of pulpal pathology
8. Restoration of the permanent dentition
9. Tooth isolation and moisture control in relation to tooth restoration
10. Hand and rotary instrumentation for restorative procedures
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 1
Assumed Knowledge N/A
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Clinical
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Clinical Continuous clinical assessment, provided by clinical tutors and student portfolios. Srtudents must submit a reflective portfolio containing evidence of practice.
Other: (please specify) A 2 hour multi station OSCE will be held in the examination period.
Practical Preclinical examination, undertaken at the end of the simulated learning block. Students must pass this exam to progress to treating patients. The examination includes a short written paper and a practical exercise on phantom heads. A single remedial examination will be offerred to unsuccessful candidates.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 35 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Experience Based Learning: for 69 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Workshop: for 19 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Integrated Learning: for 37 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Practicum: for 42 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Clinical: for 42 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Graduate Diploma in Dental Therapy
Compulsory Course Component OHS-First Aid Certificate
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for ORHL6001