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    Overview

    Comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment planning, preventive, restorative, prosthodontic and surgical management of patients of all ages with dental problems arising from caries, trauma, malocclusion or other pathology of the oral tissues.

    About this paper

    Paper title The Dentist and the Patient 3
    Subject Dentistry
    EFTS 0.75
    Points 90 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $13,041.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BDS
    Contact

    dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Dr Getulio Nogueria

    Paper Structure

    Endodontics module

    • Endodontics involves the prevention or treatment of pulp and periapical disease. This module will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and understanding in the biological principles of pulp and periapical disease and healing, together with the clinical skills involved in its management. An advanced endodontic course in Semester Two provides didactic and preclinical experience with rotary root canal instrumentationin preparation for BDS5.

    Periodontics module

    • The aim of this module is to support the acquisition of the knowledge and of the clinical skills needed for the diagnosis and management of patients with all forms of periodontal disease. Periodontal management as part of the inter-disciplinary care of patients’ endodontic, operative and fixed prosthodontic needs will be highlighted.

    Clinical Cariology, Prosthodontics and Special Needs module

    • The goal of this module is to complete the core teaching in Clinical Cariology, Prosthodontics and Special Needs Dentistry so that students are competent in these disciplines.

    Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics module

    • This module presents an integrated approach to the management of oral health care in children and adolescents. Students will be stimulated to develop independent learning and to integrate paediatric and orthodontic knowledge and skills in their practice of dental care.

    Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Therapeutics module

    • Theoretical exposure to the surgical and medical aspects of dentistry, including oral surgery, oral medicine and clinical pharmacology in relation to dentistry. The student is expected to develop these skills and apply them to all patients.

    Professional Development module

    • This module is a continuation of the Professional Development modules of Years 2 and 3. It further extends understanding of consultation skills, bioethics and professionalism and is linked to an advanced information and communication technology component.
      Textbooks

      Endodontics module recommended texts and references:

      • Torabinejad M, Fouad A, Walton RE. Endodontics Principles and Practice. Saunders Elsevier 5th edition (2014)
      • BS Chong. Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 7th Edition, (2016)

      Supplementary journal articles will be posted on to Blackboard to assist students with their learning.

      Periodontics module recommended texts and references:

      • Fundamentals of Periodontics by Thomas G. Wilson, Kenneth S. Kornman. Quintessence Publishing Company, 1996
      • Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry by Lindhe, Jan, Niklaus P. Lang, and Thorkild Karring. Oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard, 2008
      • Carranza's Clinical Periodontology by Newman, Michael G, Henry H. Takei, Perry R. Klokkevold, and Fermin A. Carranza, 2015

      Topic-specific readings will be made available during the course of the year.

      Clinical Cariology, Prosthodontics and Special Needs module recommended texts and references:

      • Baba NZ. Contemporary Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth. Quintessence Pub Co, 2013
      • Feine JS & Carlsson GE. Implant Overdentures: The standard of care for edentulous patients. Quintessence, 2003 Special Needs Dentistry: Selected articles from British Dental Journal
      • MacEntee MI. The complete denture: a clinical pathway. Quintessence Pub Co, 2nd edition, 2014
      • Rosenstiel SF, Land MF, Fujimoto J. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics. Mosby, 5th edition, 2016.
      • Summitt JB, Robbins JW, Hilton TJ, Schwartz RS. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry. A Contemporary Approach. Quintessence, 4th edition, 2007.
      • Zarb GA, Hobkirk JA, Eckert SE, Jacob, RF. Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses. Mosby, 13th edition, 2013

      Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics module recommended texts and references:

      • Andreasen JO, Andreasen FM and Andreasen L (editors). Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to Teeth. Oxford, Blackwell, Munksgaard, 4th Edit, 2007
      • Cameron AC and Widmer RP (editors). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry. Mosby, Edinburgh. 4th edition, 2013
      • Freer TJ and Ho CTC. Orthodontic Diagnostic Principles, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, 3rd edition, 2009.
      • Lightfoot C, Cole M, Cole S. The development of children. New York, NY: Worth Publishers. 7th edition 2013
      • Mitchell L. An Introduction to Orthodontics. Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 2013
      • Proffit WR et al. Contemporary Orthodontics. C.V. Mosby Company, St. Louis, 5th edition, 2013.
      • Welbury R, Monty S. Duggal MS, Hosey MT (editors) Paediatric Dentistry. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 4th edition 2012
      • Wright G, Starkey PE, Gardner DE. Child Management in Dentistry. Wright, Bristol, 1987. (out of print library copies available)

      Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Therapeutics module recommended texts and references:

      • Peterson LJ et al. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd edition (Mosby)
      • Scully C. Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine. The basis of diagnosis and management. 3rd edition (Elsevier Ltd.) 2013 ISBN: 978-0-7020-4948- 4
      • Katzung BG et al. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 11th edition (Lange)
      Graduate Attributes Emphasised
      Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
      View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
      Learning Outcomes

      Intended Learning Outcomes and Competencies

      On completion of this paper, students are expected to demonstrate:

      • The ability to work safely and effectively on patients in dental clinics
      • Advanced knowledge, understanding and clinical application of the prevention of dental caries and of the management of restorative procedures necessary as a consequence of dental caries
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to manage restoration of teeth with extra-coronial prosthodontic procedures
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to manage the partially dentate patient using the principles of both fixed and removable partial dentures
      • An understanding of the principles of implant prostheses for partially dentate and edentulous patients
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to manage edentulous and nearly-edentulous patients with immediate dentures, root overdentures and complete dentures
      • An understanding of the principles of occlusion for the dentate, partially dentate and edentulous patient
      • The knowledge and skills to manage the oral health of older adults and an ageing population
      • Knowledge of the principles of management of medical, physical, intellectual and psychological disorders that affect oral health
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and manage endodontic treatment of single and multi-canal teeth
      • Knowledge of the principles of endodontic treatment required as a consequence of trauma to the orofacial complex
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to undertake exodontia
      • Knowledge of the principles of minor oral surgery, including the principles of management of patients with trauma to the orofacial complex
      • Knowledge of sedation and anaesthesia relevant to the practice of dentistry
      • Knowledge of the clinical presentation of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial complex
      • Knowledge of the principles of the medical and surgical management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial complex
      • Knowledge of clinical therapeutics relevant to the practice of dentistry
      • The knowledge and skills necessary to manage the oral health of children and adolescents
      • The understanding and clinical competencies necessary to provide restorative care for primary and young permanent teeth
      • The understanding and clinical competencies necessary to manage children with behavioural issues relating to age, anxiety and/or disability
      • Basic knowledge and skills necessary for the diagnosis and management of malocclusion in general practice
      • Advanced knowledge and skills necessary to manage periodontal diseases

      Students will also demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate information in clinical dentistry in the disciplines of clinical cariology, prosthodontics, special needs, endodontics, oral surgery, oral medicine and therapeutics, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics and periodontics.

      Timetable

      Full Year

      Location
      Dunedin
      Teaching method
      This paper is taught On Campus
      Learning management system
      Blackboard

      Lecture

      Stream Days Times Weeks
      Attend
      A1 Monday 08:00-08:50 8
      Monday 09:00-09:50 9-13, 15-22, 29-35, 37
      AND
      B1 Monday 09:00-09:50 8
      Tuesday 08:00-08:50 8-13, 15-23, 29-32, 34
      Tuesday 09:00-09:50 8-13, 15-22, 29-32, 34-35
      AND
      C1 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 8, 16
      Wednesday 09:00-09:50 9-13, 15, 17-23, 25, 29, 31-34, 37
      AND
      D1 Thursday 08:00-08:50 8-13, 15-16, 18-25, 29-34
      Thursday 12:00-12:50 9-13
      AND
      E1 Friday 08:00-09:50 8-12, 15-16
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