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Overview

The principles and practice of dental hygiene.

About this paper

Paper title Oral Health Therapy 1
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.2917
Points 35 points
Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,963.38
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: Mr Samuel Carrington & Mrs Melissa Young

Textbooks

Recommended:

Bowen, D.M. & Pieren, J.A. (2020.) Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene:theory and practice. (5th ed.) St. Louis, Sounders Elsevier.

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

Students who successfully complete this paper will gain an understanding of the essential concepts, attitudes and skills necessary to work effectively within the dental team to provide preventive and therapeutic oral care.

Overview

The principles and practice of dental hygiene.

About this paper

Paper title Oral Health Therapy 1
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.2917
Points 35 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: Samuel Carrington & Melissa Young

Textbooks

Recommended:

Pieren, J. A., & Amyot, C. C. (2024). Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice. (6th ed.). Elsevier.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will gain an understanding of the essential concepts, attitudes and skills necessary to work effectively within a dental team to provide preventive and therapeutic oral care.

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