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    Overview

    Biomedical sciences relevant to dentistry with particular emphasis on the structure and function of the craniofacial complex, oral and dental tissues and their interactions with the environment.

    About this paper

    Paper title Biomedical Sciences 1
    Subject Dentistry
    EFTS 0.5146
    Points 65 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $9,485.11
    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 Carolina Loch

    Textbooks

    Oral Biology module Recommended texts

    • Nanci, A.Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development, Structure, and function. Elsevier Health Sciences, (2024)
    • Fehrenbach, M.J. & Popowics, T. Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology and Anatomy. 4th edition, Elsevier (2021)
    • Kardos, T.B. and Kieser, J.A. (2006) Clinical Oral Biology. Dunedin, University of Otago
    • Campbell, M.K. and Farrell, S.O. Biochemistry, 8th edition, (editions 6-7 are also suitable), Brooks/Cole (2017)
    • Marsh, P.D.et al. Marsh & Martin's Oral Microbiology, 6th Edition, Elsevier (2016)

    Pharmacology module Recommended text

    • Neal M.J. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance. Blackwell Science

    Anatomy module Recommended texts

    • Drake, Vogl & Mitchell: Gray's Anatomy for Students, 3E or later, Elsevier
    • Norton: Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry, 3E or later, Elsevier
    • Netter F.H. & Hansen J.T. Atlas of Human Anatomy, Icon Learning Systems: Rohen J.W. et al.
    • Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins: Agur A.M. & Dalley, A.F. Grant's Atlas of Anatomy + Dynamic Human Anatomy CD-Rom, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins or equivalent: Johnson D.R. & Moore W.J.
    • Atkinson: Anatomy for Dental Students, Oxford University Press
    • Textbook of Head & Neck Anatomy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Norton N.S.
    • Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry, Saunders

    Physiology module Recommended text

    • Vander's Human Physiology by Widmaier, Eric, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 16th edition, 2022
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    DENT262A Oral Biology

    • Understand orofacial growth and the structure and development of mineralised tissues, oral mucosa and associated structures.
    • Have an understanding of oral biochemistry.
    • Develop an understanding of the involvement of oral microorganisms in infectious disease, particularly of the hard and soft tissues in the oral cavity.

    DENT262B Pharmacology

    • Understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs.
    • Have an understanding of drug targets, cardiovascular and respiratory pharmacology, Analgesia and Inflammation pharmacology, Endocrine pharmacology, CNS pharmacology, Gastrointestinal pharmacology, Antimicrobial pharmacology and clinical toxicology.

    DENT262C Anatomy

    • Demonstrate an understanding of regional, surface, radiological, developmental and surgical anatomy of the head and neck. This includes the relevant bones, muscles, nerves, vasculature, and lymphatics in the region.
    • Demonstrate the relevance of this knowledge to Dentistry.

    DENT262D Physiology

    •  Understand system functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems.
    • Describe the function of nerves, muscles, somatic and special senses, pain and higher brain functions.
    •  Be able to explain key points of gastrointestinal physiology and endocrinology required for dental health and wellbeing.

    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 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Monday 16:00-17:50 18
    AND
    B1 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 14:00-14:50 29-35, 37-42
    AND
    C1 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 9-16, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 09:00-11:50 24
    Wednesday 10:00-10:50 9-16, 18-22
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22
    AND
    D1 Thursday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22
    AND
    E1 Friday 09:00-09:50 9-15, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 14:00-14:50 9-15, 18-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 15:00-17:50 33-35, 37, 39-40
    Monday 16:00-16:50 12, 14
    Wednesday 11:00-12:50 30-31
    Wednesday 16:00-16:50 11, 13
    Wednesday 17:00-18:50 16
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-16, 18-22
    Friday 10:00-11:20 11, 13, 15, 19, 21
    Friday 10:00-11:50 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40
    Friday 15:00-17:50 11, 14-15
    A2 Monday 15:00-17:50 33-35, 37, 39-40
    Monday 16:00-17:50 12, 15-16
    Wednesday 11:00-12:50 32-33
    Wednesday 16:00-16:50 11, 13
    Wednesday 17:00-18:50 16
    Thursday 11:00-12:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 16:00-16:50 12, 14
    Friday 10:00-11:50 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41
    Friday 11:30-12:50 11, 13, 15, 19, 21
    A3 Monday 11:00-12:50 33-35, 37, 39-40
    Monday 16:00-16:50 11, 13
    Wednesday 11:00-12:50 34-35
    Wednesday 16:00-16:50 12, 14
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 17:00-18:50 16
    Friday 10:00-11:20 10, 12, 14, 18, 20
    Friday 10:00-11:50 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40
    Friday 15:00-17:50 11, 14-15
    A4 Monday 11:00-12:50 33-35, 37, 39-40
    Monday 16:00-17:50 12, 15-16
    Wednesday 11:00-12:50 37-38
    Wednesday 16:00-16:50 12, 14
    Thursday 11:00-12:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 16:00-16:50 11, 13
    Thursday 17:00-18:50 16
    Friday 10:00-11:50 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41
    Friday 11:30-12:50 10, 12, 14, 18, 20
    AND
    B1 Wednesday 11:00-12:50 29, 41

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 17:00-17:50 13, 15
    Thursday 15:00-15:50 18
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