Program Overview

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Introduction to DOH344 Foundations of Oral Surgery

DOH344 Foundations of Oral Surgery is a subject that provides students with an introduction to and opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in the management of simple dental extractions. This includes diagnosis, treatment planning, execution, and post-operative follow-up, with a special focus on demonstrating appropriate understanding of the general principles of pharmacology relevant to dental care, pain control, and administering local anaesthetics.

Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

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

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

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

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this subject are:

• (DOH134 and DOH232 and DOH251 and DOH252) or
• (DOH254 and DOH233 and DOH253 and DOH243)

Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of simple tooth extractions
• Demonstrate developing knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of simple safe local anaesthesia
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the general principles of pharmacology with particular relevance to dental care
• Develop a foundation of professional knowledge coupled with the surgical skills to treat cases within their ability
• Demonstrate a standard pattern of sound history taking, including medical assessment, examination, diagnostic analysis, and use of diagnostic aids to provide a sound oral surgical diagnosis
• Competently treat oral surgery problems related to the practice of general dentistry

Syllabus

This subject covers the following topics:

• History, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Simple pain relief procedures
• Simple exodontia including extraction techniques and complications
• Infection Control and Work, Health, and Safety
• Mechanisms of drug action and principles of drug behaviour
• Membrane receptors
• Minor oral surgery instrumentation, surgical removal of teeth, and suturing
• Biopsies
• Wound healing
• Medical emergencies and management
• Analgesics and anti-inflammatories
• Systems pharmacology

Workplace Learning

The subject contains a 16-day compulsory Workplace Learning component, involving clinical training at CSU campus clinics and external NSW Health Oral Health Clinics under supervision.