UNIT OF STUDY DETAILS The unit of study information below is presented in numerical order, not a sequence of study. This is intended as a guide and specific assessment items, types, and weightings are subject to change each semester. DDB101 – Dental Technology I This unit is an introduction to the dental laboratory and aims to develop the abilities of each student to be able to: Identify and apply the normal oral-facial anatomy and its implications to complete denture fabrication. You will also learn to construct custom trays, and complete upper and lower denture rebase/reline and repairs.
DDB104 – Oral Pathology This unit is designed to develop a student’s ability to describe the aetiology and clinical manifestations of various types of lesions encountered in the clinical environment, and to understand the implications of more widespread and/or systemic disease processes that a Dental Prosthetist may encounter. Assessment Example 1
Examination
20%
Assessment Example
2
Case study
40%
1
Quiz 10%
3
Examination 40%
2
Laboratory observations 50%
3
Practical examination 40%
DDB102 – Introduction to Removable Prosthetics Theory
DDB105 – Dental Technology II This unit is a further development of the laboratory skills and techniques involved in removable dental prosthetics with a focus on partially edentulous cases. The aim is to have students apply related laboratory tasks in the fabrication/completion and maintenance of partial dentures; employ safe handling techniques and maintenance of all tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary for the fabrication of complete dentures.
This unit is designed to provide each student with a foundation for complete denture fabrication and is the theoretical complement to dental technology I. Aspects of clinical and laboratory procedures for complete denture construction will be covered, with a focus on patient outcomes. Students will learn the basic theory needed to build dentures, from the initial patient consultation to fitting the dentures and applying after-care.
Assessment Example
Assessment Example 1
Quiz 20%
2
Practical assessment 40%
3
Examination 40%
DDB103 – Dental Materials This unit introduces students to clinical and laboratory materials and products involved in delivering removable dental prosthetics. Students will learn about the properties of clinical and laboratory products used to fit, manipulate and remove dental prosthetics. Students will understand which product to choose in different conditions and become comfortable with the safety factors involved in handling these materials. Assessment Example 1
Essay 20%
2
Quiz 20%
3
Examination 60%
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1
Quiz 10%
2
Laboratory observation 50%
3
Practical exam
40%
DDB106 – Advanced Removable Prosthodontics Theory This unit aims to reinforce and refine the students’ understanding of removable prosthodontics expanding on the areas covered in dental technology I. This unit supports dental technology II and includes treating, partially edentulous cases and preparing students for clinical sessions. The emphasis is on enhancing the students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and practical applications for complete and partial denture treatment, including immediate denture provision and follow-up procedures. This unit also aims to have students be able to recognise and predict some of the typical problems that can occur during the laboratory phase of complete and partial denture construction; explain how to resolve these problems; analyse the various concepts of denture occlusion and design an individual occlusal scheme for a complete or part denture. Assessment Example 1
Quiz
20%
2
Practical activity
40%
3
Examination
40%
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