Oral Surgery, Diagnosis and Radiology
Description
The subject is comprised of two sections:
Section 1 – Oral Surgery & Diagnosis
• Local anaesthesia and exodontia
• Surgical removal of teeth
• Surgical removal of third molars
• Osteoradionecrosis
• Medications and dentistry
• Prescription writing
• Intra and extra oral lesions
• Diagnosis
• Management of oral pathology
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
• Oro-facial pain
• Haematological diseases
Section 2 – Oral Radiology
• Terminology
• Techniques and types
• Radiographic interpretation
• Safety
• Radiation Regulation and authorities
• Film vs digital radiology
Subject Code
DENT90057
Credit Points
12.5 points
Objectives
The subject objectives for each of the sections are:
Section 1 – Oral Surgery & Diagnosis
1. to demonstrate the methodology of exodontia and minor oral surgery practice
2. to assess the degree of difficulty of patients requiring exodontia or oral surgical procedure
3. to be able to select the appropriate instruments, surgical technique for treating a patient and predict the likely outcome and complications
4. to manage the pain associated with exodontia and minor oral surgery treatment
5. to practice exodontia and minor oral surgery under local analgesia
6. to describe the principles of informed patient consent
7. to demonstrate the necessary skills to refer a patient to a Consultant (including for medical assessment) prior to minor oral surgery and exodontia
8. to apply the principles of general surgery, diagnosis and treatment planning to the treatment of patients requiring exodontics and oral and maxillofacial
9. to interpret the collected data and make a clinical diagnosis
10. to recognise stress and be able to use strategies to manage stress
Section 2 – Oral Radiology
1. to interpret the collected data and make a clinical diagnosis
2. to assess intra-oral and peri-oral soft tissue structures for pathology
3. to use all laboratory equipment efficiently and within health and safety guidelines.
Generic skills students will develop
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
• Understanding of general dental practice in Australia
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Contact Time
42 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops:
The Oral Surgery & Diagnosis module will have 42 contact hours incorporating:
* lectures – 30 hours
* clinical sessions – 12 hours
The Radiology module will have 24 hours incorporating:
* lectures – 9 hours
* tutorials – 3 hours
* pre-clinical sessions – 6 hours
* clinical sessions – 6 hours
In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 42 hours, students should expect to undertake their own study (research, reading, writing and general study) to reach a minimum of 120 hours to complete this subject successfully.
Assessment
Assessment for Section 1 – Oral Surgery & Diagnosis (50% of total marks for the subject)
• End-of-semester clinical practice exam in exodontia clinic including viva voce (25%);
• End-of-semester 2 hour written examination (25%).
Assessment for Section 2 – Oral Radiology (50% of total marks for the subject)
• End-of-semester clinical practice exam in radiology clinic including a viva voce (25%);
• End-of-semester 1 hour written examination (25%)
Subject Coordinator
Dr Chankhrit Sathorn
Course Fee
$6,250.00 AUD
Prescribed Texts
Nil. Students will be provided with articles and references that support the teaching program as part of their course materials
IT Requirements
IT requirements: All students will need access to a computer that can operate a Windows platform or simulation and the internet. Specifically students need to be able to write, edit and save an essay on the computer.
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.