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
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- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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.