Program Overview

Introduction to DOH300 Oral Health Sciences 3

DOH300 Oral Health Sciences 3 is the final oral science subject that further develops the knowledge needed to differentiate healthy tissue from unhealthy tissue. It focuses on advanced oral care related to high-need patients and includes managing oral care for patients with systemic disease. Advanced clinical pathology will be examined. Students use a case-based approach to inform their decision-making to justify specific health care decisions. This subject uses an evidence-based approach to guide the student to provide up-to-date currency in practice.

Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

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

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is two sessions.

School

This 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 Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) course.

Assumed Knowledge

The assumed knowledge for this subject is DOH210.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Identify advanced systemic conditions that result in oral manifestations
• Assess and apply correct procedures for systemic conditions that have periodontal conditions associated with them
• Evaluate and implement biomedical preventative strategies to reduce the risk of oral pathology
• Analyse and evaluate interventional science of oral pathology
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and attitudes at a level ready to be registered as a health professional at all times

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Advanced oral pathologies of rare conditions
• Chemotherapy for the control of periodontal diseases
• Advanced periodontal and caries management therapies
• Care planning for patients with disabilities and multi-factorial oral health conditions
• Vulnerable and high-risk populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities

Special Resources

The subject requires access to a laboratory.