DENT361 The Dentist and the Patient 2

Overview

An introduction to treatment planning, preventive and restorative management of patients with problems arising from dental caries, dental trauma or due to pathology of the pulp, periapex or periodontium.

The paper provides modules in clinical dentistry to enable students to collect patient information and diagnose diseases of the dental hard tissues and periodontium. The course develops knowledge and skills in the following areas: periodontics, clinical cariology, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Students will enhance their ability to provide patients with informed treatment options and develop culturally appropriate, patient-centred management plans. Students will learn to deliver care that meets patients' preventive, restorative and removable prosthodontic needs. Communication skills introduced as part of professional development will be reinforced as holistic patient management.

About this paper

Limited to

BDS

Contact

dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Arthi Senthikumar

Textbooks

Periodontics

• Fundamentals of Periodontics by Wilson, Thomas G. / Kornman, Kenneth S. (Eds.) Wilson, Thomas G. / Kornman, Kenneth S. (Eds.)

Endodontics

• Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice, 7th Edition, 2016 edited by Chong BS, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
• Contemporary Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, 2013 edited by Baba NZ, Quintessence Books

Clinical cariology, restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, biomaterials, and professional development:

• Stewart's Clinical Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics Rodney D Phoenix, David R Cagna & Charles F DeFreest, DDS (2008). Quintessence Pub. Co., Chicago. 4th Edition
• McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics Glen P McGivney & Alan B Carr (11th Ed)
• Prosthodontics for the Elderly Diagnosis and Treatment Ejvind Budtz Jorgensen. Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
• Gao X, Lo ECM, Kot SCC, Chan KCW. Motivational interviewing in improving oral health: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. J Periodontol. 2014; 85(3): 426-37.  
• Kay EJ, Vascott D, Hocking A, Nield H. Motivational interviewing in general dental practice: A review of the evidence. Br Dent J. 2016; 221(12): 785-791. 
• Silverman J, Kurtz S, Draper J (1999) Skills for Communicating with Patients. Radcliffe Medical Press (ISBN: 1 85775 189 2)
• Miller WR, Rollnick S (2006) Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change. Guilford Press. USA

Oral Surgery

• Tooth Extraction: a practical guide by Paul D. Robinson, ISBN 0723610711, Publisher – Wright
• A Synopsis of Minor Oral Surgery by G Dimitroulis, ISBN 0 72361094 0, Publisher – Wright
• Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by U. J. Moore, ISBN 978-1-4051-9998-8, Publisher – Wiley- Blackwell
• Textbook of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by  S. M. Balaji, ISBN  978-81-312-2532-5, Publisher - Elsevier
• Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fifth Edition, by James R Hupp, Edward Ellis and Myron R. Tucker  ISBN  978-0-323-04903-0, Publisher  -  Mosby – Elsevier

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

• To gain the advanced knowledge and skills required to work safely, effectively, and culturally appropriately on patients in dental clinics.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of patient assessment procedures, including the importance of obtaining a medical history, the recognition of health and disease of oral tissues, recording the status of the dentition and surrounding oral tissues, and maintaining accurate patient records.
• The ability to compile a comprehensive problem list or diagnosis.
• The ability to plan and rationally sequence preventive and management procedures for common diseases of enamel, dentine, dental pulp, periapical areas, and the periodontium.
• The ability to design and provide removable partial dentures and assess the outcome of the prosthodontic rehabilitation process.
• The ability to integrate the provision of removable prostheses with other forms of clinical dental practice.
• Basic understanding of occlusion and associated occlusal problems.
• The ability to undertake uncomplicated treatment for older adult patients and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds with appropriate skill and sensitivity.
• Understanding of basic surgical principles underpinning the safe practice of local anaesthesia and exodontia.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the physical properties of materials used in endodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and prosthodontics.
• Communicating appropriately and effectively with patients and staff, including applying clinical knowledge and sharing decision-making around treatment options.

Overview

An introduction to treatment planning, preventive and restorative management of patients with problems arising from dental caries, dental trauma or due to pathology of the pulp, periapex or periodontium.

The paper provides modules in clinical dentistry to enable students to collect patient information and diagnose diseases of the dental hard tissues and periodontium. The course develops knowledge and skills in the following areas: periodontics, clinical cariology, prosthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery.

Students will enhance their ability to provide patients with informed treatment options and develop culturally appropriate, patient-centred management plans. Students will learn to deliver care that meets patients' preventive, restorative and removable prosthodontic needs. Communication skills introduced as part of professional development will be reinforced as holistic patient management.

About this paper

Limited to

BDS

Contact

dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Arthi Senthikumar

Textbooks

Periodontics:

• Wilson, T. G., & Kornman, K. S. (2003). Fundamentals of Periodontics (2nd ed.). Quintessence.

Endodontics:

• Harty, F. J., & Chong, B. S. (2017). Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice (7th ed.). Elsevier.
• Baba, N. Z. (Ed). (2013). Contemporary Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth. Quintessence.
• Patel, S. B., & Barnes, J. J. (2020). The Principles of Endodontics (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Clinical cariology, restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, biomaterials, and professional development:

• Ritter, A. V., Boushell, L. W., & Walter, R. (2018). Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry (7th ed.). Elsevier.
• Summitt, J. B., Robbins J. W., Hilton T.J., & Schwartz, R. S. (Eds). (2006). Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry. A Contemporary Approach (3rd ed.). Quintessence.
• Zarb, G. A., Bolender, C. L., & Eckert, S. E. (2004). Prosthodontic treatment for edentulous patients: complete dentures and implant-supported prostheses (12th ed.). Mosby.

Oral Surgery:

• Malamed, S. F. (2020). Handbook of local anesthesia (7th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323582070/0323582079
• Delpachitra, S. N., Sklavos, A. W., & Kumar, R. R. (2021). Principles of Dentoalveolar Extractions. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781119596400/9781119596455
• Moore, U. J. (2011). Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (11th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781405199988
• Elo, J. A., & Herford, A. S. (2019). Oral Surgery for Dental Students : A Quick Reference Guide. Thieme. ISBN: 9781626239111
• Mehra, P. & D'Innocenzo, R. (2015). Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist (2nd ed.). Wiley. ISBN: 9781118938485

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

• To gain the advanced knowledge and skills required to work safely, effectively and culturally appropriately on patients in dental clinics.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of patient assessment procedures, including the importance of obtaining a medical history, the recognition of health and disease of oral tissues, recording the status of the dentition and surrounding oral tissues and maintaining accurate patient records.
• The ability to compile a comprehensive problem list or diagnosis.
• The ability to plan and rationally sequence preventive and management procedures for common diseases of enamel, dentine, dental pulp, periapical areas and the periodontium.
• The ability to design and provide removable partial dentures and assess the outcome of the prosthodontic rehabilitation process.
• The ability to integrate the provision of removable prostheses with other forms of clinical dental practice.
• Basic understanding of occlusion and associated occlusal problems.
• The ability to undertake uncomplicated treatment for older adult patients and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds with appropriate skill and sensitivity.
• Understanding of basic surgical principles underpinning the safe practice of local anaesthesia and exodontia.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the physical properties of materials used in endodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry and prosthodontics.
• Communicating appropriately and effectively with patients and staff, including applying clinical knowledge and sharing decision-making around treatment options.