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    Overview

    An introduction to the structure and function of tissues in the oral region. Principles of microbiology, immunology and pathology with emphasis on their relevance to the practice of dental technology.

    About this paper

    Paper title Oral Health Sciences for Dental Technology
    Subject Dental Technology
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (20 February 2023 - 24 June 2023) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,099.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BDentTech
    Contact

    dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Nick Heng

    Textbooks

    Cell Biology, General Anatomy and Physiology

    Patton KT & Thibodeau GA . Anatomy & Physiology (10th Edition or later), Elsevier.

    Oral Anatomy

    Fehrenbach, M.J. and Herring, S.W. Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck. (5th edition or later ). Saunders/Elsevier. (Highly recommended)

    Dental Tissues

    PFehrenbach, M.J. and Popowics, T. Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, (5th edition or later). Elsevier/Saunders. (Highly recommended)

    Nanci, A. (editor) . Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development, Structure and Function, (9th edition or later). Mosby/Elsevier. (Recommended)

    Note: For the microbiology and immunology module, there are many general microbiology/immunology text books available in the University libraries - all will be suitable for this paper.

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

    Students who successfully complete this paper will gain a background in oral biological sciences as a basis for practising contemporary dental technology in New Zealand.

    Timetable

    Semester 1 (20 February 2023 - 24 June 2023)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    C1 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 16-22
    AND
    D1 Wednesday 10:00-11:50 9
    Thursday 14:00-15:50 9-14, 16-22
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