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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.

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 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.
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