ROHC801 Principles of Medicine and Surgery for Rural Oral Health Care

Overview

Surgical and medical sciences for general dental practice. Principles of oral surgery, advanced local anaesthetic techniques, common disorders in oral medicine and pathology, diagnostic techniques, general medicine and initial trauma management as a first provider including triage, airway and resuscitation skills.

About this paper

Limited to

MDent

Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Darryl Tong

Textbooks

To be advised when paper next offered

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will develop

• A high level of skill and understanding with the principles of oral surgery assessment, investigations, techniques, instruments and management of complications
• A high level of skill and understanding with routine administration of local anaesthetic techniques, regional neuroanatomy of the face and jaws and assessment of the effectiveness of local anaesthesia
• Familiarity with advanced local anaesthetic techniques and regional blocks
• A high degree of familiarity with common oral medicine conditions
• Familiarity with common pathology related to the oral cavity, jaws and neck
• A high level of skill and understanding with biopsy techniques and referral writing
• A high degree of familiarity with common medical conditions related to general dental practice, including common medications
• Familiarity for initial trauma assessment and management and ability to work within a trauma team

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