Unit Code: DNT719
Unit Name: Clinical Practice IV
Description: Clinical dentistry at the fourth year level seeks to further develop and enhance the skills developed by the third year student. Fourth year dentistry introduces the student to many new dental disciplines, some of these are assessed clinically in fourth year dentistry and others are left for final year dentistry. The course aims to allow students to demonstrate clinical competency in most aspects of general dental practice, and further develop their skills in comprehensive treatment planning with consideration to complete patient care. It also seeks to foster an environment in which the student is encouraged develop an attitude of continual development and learning that will follow on into their dental careers.
Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the principles of ethics in regards to patient care incorporating professionalism of an oral health practitioner. 2. Demonstrate adherence to cross infection control measures in a clinical setting. 3. Demonstrate skills in obtaining relevant history, clinical examination, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning. 4. Demonstrate skills in the immediate management of common medical emergencies in the dental practice. 5. Identify systemic diseases with/without oral manifestations requiring special management considerations. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of dental caries. 7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of tooth requiring endodontic treatment. 8. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of patients with periodontal diseases. 9. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of paediatric patients. 9. Discuss advanced restorative options for the management of carious/non-carious lesions and missing teeth. 10. Apply the principles of pharmacotherapeutics for prescription writing relevant to dentistry.
Prerequisite: N/A
Prerequisite Sentence: N/A
Credit Point: 15
Offered In: Semester 1,2