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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 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,825.53
    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: Dr Priyangika Konthasingha and Kavita Budhia

    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).

    Pieren JA & Gadbury-Amyot C. (2024). Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice. 6th edition. 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.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    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

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-21
    Tuesday 11:00-11:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 11:00-11:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 11:00-11:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 16-22

    Clinical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 08:30-10:20 10-14, 16-17, 19-22
    Monday 08:30-11:20 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 08:30-10:20 10-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 08:30-10:20 10-13, 16-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-16:50 10-14, 16-22, 29-34, 37-42
    Thursday 14:00-16:50 9, 29-35, 37-42
    AND one stream from
    B1 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21
    Thursday 15:30-16:50 10-14, 16-22
    B2 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21
    Thursday 15:30-16:50 10-14, 16-22
    B3 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 11, 13, 16, 18, 20
    Thursday 14:00-15:20 10-14, 16-22
    B4 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 11, 13, 16, 18, 20
    Thursday 14:00-15:20 10-14, 16-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 35
    A2 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 35

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 13:00-14:50 30-31, 34

    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 (22 February 2027 - 13 November 2027) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
    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:

    Priyangika Konthasingha
    Kavita Budhia
    Textbooks

    Recommended:

    • Cameron AC & Widmer RP (2021). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry. 5th edition. London: Elsevier. (eBook version (th edition) is available through the University Library)
    • Pieren JA & Gadbury-Amyot C. (2024). Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice. 6th edition. 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.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    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 (22 February 2027 - 13 November 2027)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 9-12, 14-21
    AND
    B1 Monday 13:00-13:50 9-12, 14-22
    Tuesday 12:00-12:50 28-34, 36-41
    AND
    C1 Wednesday 11:00-11:50 28-34, 36-41
    Wednesday 13:00-13:50 9-12, 14-22
    AND
    D1 Thursday 10:00-10:50 9-12, 14-22
    Thursday 11:00-11:50 28-34, 36-41
    AND
    E1 Thursday 12:00-12:50 9-12, 14-22

    Clinical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 08:30-10:20 10-12, 15-21
    Monday 08:30-11:20 28-34, 37-41
    AND
    B1 Tuesday 14:00-16:50 10-12, 15-21, 28-34, 37-41
    AND
    C1 Wednesday 08:30-10:20 10-12, 15-21, 28-34, 37-41
    AND one stream from
    D1 Thursday 14:00-16:50 9, 28-34, 37-41
    Thursday 15:30-16:50 10-12, 15-22
    D2 Thursday 15:30-16:50 10-12, 15-22
    D3 Thursday 14:00-15:20 10-12, 15-22
    D4 Thursday 14:00-15:20 10-12, 15-22
    AND
    E1 Friday 08:30-10:20 10-12, 15-21

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 10, 12, 16, 18, 20
    A2 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 11, 15, 17, 19, 21
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