ORHL1104
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
ORHL1104 integrates knowledge of dental morphology with cavity preparation for permanent teeth, use of hand and rotary instruments, knowledge of carious lesions, pulpal physiology and protection, selection of dental materials and infection control. Clinical skills laboratory sessions provide opportunities for students to develop the necessary clinical skills in relation to cavity design, preparation and placement of restorations.This course is a compulsory program component and students must pass in order to demonstrate clinical safety and to progress in the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program. Students are unable to enrol in Year 2 and 3 clinical courses until they have passed this course.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain the influence of tooth morphology on cavity preparation and restorative techniques for permanent teeth
2. Describe the design, function and mode of action of hand and rotary instruments and understand the principles of hard tissue and dental caries removal using slow and high speed rotary and hand instrumentation
3. Explain the principles and management of the different types of carious lesions in the permanent dentition in conjunction with a thorough understanding of cavity design, classification, and pulpal protection
4. Explain the principles and techniques for assessing pulp vitality, and the pulpal response to the deep carious lesion.
5. Recognise the factors influencing the selection of materials for the restoration of teeth and the need for finishing restorations within the techniques available.
6. Recognise active caries and provide a preventive package of care
7. Describe the role of fluoride in oral health, and determine the need for fluoride supplementation at the community and individual level
8. Demonstrate methods for competent infection and moisture control
9. Explain the correct techniques for the preventive restoration of permanent dentition
10. Explain the principles of caries management
11. Recognise the correct dental materials appropriate to pulpal physiology
12. Demonstrate clinical skills ability to produce permanent cavity preparations and restorations
Content
- Permanent and primary tooth morphology in relation to cavity design
- Pulpal physiology
- Infection control and moisture control
- Hand and rotary instrumentation
- Management of the carious lesion
- Dental material knowledge
- Preventive restorations
- Fluoride
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students who are active in the [12390] Bachelor Oral Health Therapy program and have successfully passed ORHL1101, ORHL1102 and HUBS1401.
Assumed knowledge
The course assumes that you have successfully completed ORHL1101 and ORHL1102.
Assessment items
Practical Demonstration: Clinical Skills assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Practical Demonstration: Ongoing Clinical Skills Laboratory Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Professional Task: Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Multiple Choice Quiz
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
- First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Laboratory is a Clinical Skills Simulation Laboratory.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- The Lectorial is compulsory clinical briefing session to prepare students for the clinical simulation laboratory
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 12 hour(s) per term
- 2 x 6hr workshops will be held in week 0
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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