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    Overview

    Aims to provide the theoretical knowledge necessary to deal with patients with special needs along with clinical experience in the treatment of such patients.

    About this paper

    Paper title Hospital Dentistry
    Subject Special Needs Dentistry
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (24 January 2022 - 12 November 2022) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $19,247.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    PGDipClinDent
    Contact

    postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinators: Graeme Ting

    Textbooks

    Medical Problems in Dentistry 7th Edition or later - Crispian Scully

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

    This paper is designed develop and advance the skills and knowledge of special-needs dentistry for the general dental practitioner. The goal is the development of competent assessment, treatment planning and safe management of the oral problems of medically complex patients, which will enable the candidate to assess, plan and provide appropriate oral and dental health care for individuals with special needs.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (24 January 2022 - 12 November 2022)

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