ORALHLTH 1201AHO - Dental and Health Science IOH Part 1

This course has been designed to provide students with opportunities to learn aspects of oral and dental anatomy, common dental diseases and their prevention, behavioural science and nutrition. The course introduces students to the oral cavity and provides a foundation for understanding the context of professional practice for oral health therapists, oral health and disease, and patient management. Topics include dental terminology and morphology, cariology and preventive dentistry. In addition to this, students are introduced to the behavioural sciences and developmental psychology relevant to their role in the dental team. By using case-based learning and investigating a range of patient situations, students will have the opportunity to begin to develop skills for patient examination, diagnosis and management.