Unit Code: DNT741

Unit Name: Oral Health Practice, Ethics and Applied Research

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide competency – based, with emphasis in imparting basic skills essential to the practice of dentistry. The didactic program will teach relevant knowledge and skills necessary to train a competent general dental practitioner or dental therapist. The subject will guide students to be in touch with the innovations in dentistry using the Evidence-Based Dentistry Concept. It also allows reflective practice in key areas of clinical practice which includes ethics and professionalism, patient management and interpersonal skills with clinical team

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire proficiency in the principles of risk management and quality improvement for clinical practice. 2. Recognize the environmental impact of healthcare provision and use resources responsibly, making decisions that support environmentally sustainable healthcare 3. Practice the concept of professionalism, patient confidentiality and maintenance of proper records as per the professions code of conduct. 4. Develop a thorough understanding of the ethical and legal principles according to the relevant registering bodies. 5. Identify common types of dental injuries, recognize and respond to domestic/family violence risks, understand the appropriate first aid and emergency management techniques for each type of injury, and demonstrate knowledge of preventive measures to minimize the risk of dental traumas. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the specific oral health challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, understand the principles of effective communication and behavior management techniques when treating patients with disabilities, and apply appropriate adaptations and accommodations to provide comprehensive dental care for this patient population 7. Understand the principles of normal occlusion and its importance in dental function, recognize common occlusal abnormalities and their implications on oral health, perform occlusal evaluations using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques, and formulate appropriate treatment plans for correcting occlusal discrepancies and achieving optimal dental occlusion. 8. Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of an oral health therapist in accordance to the scope of practice.DNT741.8 appreciate the roles and responsibilities of an oral health therapist in accordance to the scope of practice. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of research processes and the role of research in advancing knowledge and clinical practice

Prerequisite: Passed all Level 6 courses in Year 2

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1,2