Program Overview

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Introduction to DOH414 Oral Surgery

DOH414 Oral Surgery is a subject that continues to develop competencies in a range of minor oral surgical procedures. Students will master their knowledge and skills in simple exodontia and study the role and application of therapeutics in patient care. The subject also includes introductory concepts in surgical aspects of implant dentistry.

Subject Outlines

The subject outlines are available for recent sessions, and students can view them for more information. Please note that subject outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

• Session 1 (30) on the Orange Campus
• Session 2 (60) on the Orange Campus

Continuing Students

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details, as differences may exist between the Handbook and the SAL.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of the subject is two sessions.

School

The subject is part of the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this subject are DOH331, DOH332, DOH341, and DOH342.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding and clinical competence relevant to the provision of simple minor oral surgical procedures
• Demonstrate the clinical application of pharmacological principles with particular relevance to optimal oral and dental health
• Demonstrate the knowledge and clinical application of periodontal surgical procedures in periodontal and restorative case management
• Demonstrate the knowledge and clinical application of endodontic periradicular microsurgery
• Demonstrate developing knowledge and continuing development of skills relevant to the provision of simple safe local anaesthesia
• Demonstrate continued development of clinical competence relevant to the management of simple dental extractions
• Demonstrate the ability to apply dental therapeutics competently within the clinical setting
• Demonstrate foundation knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning for surgical aspects of implant dentistry

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to minor oral surgery
• Patient evaluation and medical history
• Dental therapeutics
• Surgical extractions
• Surgical management of impacted third molar teeth
• Pre-prosthetic oral surgery
• Conservative surgical crown lengthening
• Endodontic periradicular microsurgery
• Infections and antibiotic administration
• Management of perioperative bleeding
• Basic principles in implant dentistry
• Patient selection for implants, implant selection, and implant management
• Antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals
• Antithrombotics
• Wound healing

Workplace Learning

The subject contains a 16-day compulsory workplace learning component, which involves clinical training at CSU campus clinics and external NSW Health Oral Health Clinics under supervision.