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    Overview

    An introduction to the clinical procedures used for the treatment of patients in oral health therapy practice.

    About this paper

    Paper title Clinical Oral Health Practice
    Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
    EFTS 0.475
    Points 57 points
    Teaching period Full Year (21 February 2024 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,294.95
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BOH
    Contact

    dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinators: Associate Professor Susan Moffat & Dr Priyangika Konthasingha

    Textbooks

    Recommended:

    Cameron AC & Widmer RP (2021). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry. 5th edition. London: Elsevier (eBook version (4th edition) is available through the University Library).

    Bowen DM & Pieren JA (2020). Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice. 5th edition. Canada: Elsevier.

    Van Beek GC (1983). Dental Morphology. An illustrated guide. (2nd edition). Edinburgh: Wright.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will reach a level of clinical competence whereby they are able to:

    • Operate safely in a clinical environment.
    • Carry out fundamental procedures as a prerequisite for the clinical management of patients.

    Timetable

    Full Year (21 February 2024 - 9 November 2024)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22
    AND
    B1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 15-22
    AND
    C1 Wednesday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 15-22
    AND
    D1 Thursday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    AND
    E1 Friday 11:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22
    AND
    F1 Monday 15:00-15:50 29-35, 37-38, 40-42
    AND
    G1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    AND
    H1 Wednesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    AND
    I1 Thursday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
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