DDB107 – Infection Control
DDB201 – Oral Health Systems and Social Justice
In this unit, students will develop an understanding of the relevant codes and guidelines for infection control and be applying protective measures in prevention of disease transmission and principles of asepsis, including appropriate sterilisation procedures.
This unit focuses upon the delivery of oral health in Australia and the effect of cultural and psychosocial factors. Students will understand how the current structure of oral health systems in Australia impacts oral health outcomes for Australians. Topics covered: the relevance of the social determinants of oral health to the oral health status of Australians, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Patient psychosocial issues as applied to clinical practice and health behaviour. You will also learn about the role social and economic pressures have on the delivery of dental care.
This unit will also outline the morphology, growth requirements, and transmission and resistance factors of various microorganisms. The requirements for best practices in infection prevention and control for the Dental Prosthetist are explained.
Assessment Example
Assessment Example 1
Practical activity 50%
2
Essay 20%
3
Examination
30%
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Essay
20%
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Group presentation
40%
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Examination
40%
DDB202 – Pre-Clinical Prosthetic Practices
DDB108 – Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist Students are required to gain knowledge of head and neck anatomy, histology, and embryology. This unit provides an understanding of the clinical applications. Covered are: dental anatomy, and oral physiology, beginning with an introduction and definition of terms, the anatomy and morphology of different teeth illustrating the key aspects of each tooth, the key anatomical features of the head, neck, and oral cavity, including nerve supply, muscles of mastication, blood supply, and lymphatics. Assessment Example 1
Examination 20%
2
Essay 30%
3
Quiz
10%
4
Examination
40%
This unit is supported by Infection Control and Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist. Through the use of a simulated clinical environment, this unit introduces students to the interpretation of patient medical and dental history records and explains the importance of the thorough gathering of patient data and record keeping. Students will learn methods of dental charting. Simulated examination notes will be used to devise and justify treatment plans for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient. You will undertake simulated patient examination, take impressions, and use dental instruments. Assessment Example 1
Laboratory practical
30%
2
Clinical observation
50%
3
Written assessment
20%
DDB203 – Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Theory This unit is supported by Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Practices and introduces students to interpretation of patient medical and dental history records, and explains the importance of thorough gathering of patient data and record keeping. Students will learn methods of dental charting. An explanation of methods of examination note taking and how this is used to devise and justify treatment plans for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient. This unit includes basic treatment concepts and the role of the Dental Prosthetist in providing therapy for prosthodontic patients. Students will also understand clinical skills, including those required for patient examination, impression taking, handling dental instruments, and manipulating dental materials for prosthetic procedures. Assessment Example
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Essay 30%
2
Examination 30%
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Portfolio 40%
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