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Abstract

In this subject students will continue to develop competencies in a range of minor oral surgical procedures. Students will continue to master their knowledge and skills in simple exodontia. This subject will also include a study of the role and application of therapeutics in patient care. Part of the subject … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Introduction to minor oral surgery;Patient evaluation and medical history;Dental therapeutics;Surgical extractions;Surgical management of impacted third molar teeth;Pre-prosthetic oral surgery;Conservative surgical crown lengthening;Endodontic periradicular microsurgery;Infections and antibiotic administration;Management of perioperative bleeding;Basic principles in implant dentistry;Patient selection for implants, implant selection and implant management;Antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals;Antithrombotics; andWound healing.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate understanding and clinical competence relevant to the provision of simple minor oral surgical procedures;
2.
be able to demonstrate the clinical application of pharmacological principles with particular relevance to optimal oral and dental health.;
3.
be able to demonstrate the knowledge and clinical application of periodontal surgical procedures in periodontal and restorative case management.;
4.
be able to demonstrate the knowledge and clinical application of endodontic periradicular microsurgery;
5.
be able to demonstrate developing knowledge and continuing development of skills relevant to the provision of simple safe local anaesthesia;
6.
be able to demonstrate continued development of clinical competence relevant to the management of simple dental extractions;
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be able to demonstrate the ability to apply dental therapeutics competently within the clinical setting; and
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be able to demonstrate foundation knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning for surgical aspects of implant dentistry.