Abstract
This subject will focus on the integration of the specialist discipline areas of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Students will gain the requisite skills in diagnosis, treatment planning and case selection for general practitioner level paediatric and orthodontic care as well as an appropriate understanding of the referral pathways essential for … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for orthodontics;Craniofacial imaging in orthodontics;Genetics and orthodontics;Bone physiology, metabolism and biomechanics in orthodontic practice;Biomaterials in orthodonotics;Functional appliances;Treatment of patients in mixed dentition;Periodontal/orthodontic interrelationships;Orthodontic aspects of orthognathic surgery;The orthodontist's role in a cleft palate-craniofacial team;Introduction to paediatric behavioural and management strategies;Introduction to clinical paediatric dentistry;Paediatric behavioural … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate the knowledge and clinical skills required for the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and dental treatment for children;
2.
be able to recall and apply the specific behaviour management strategies required for the provision of optimal oral health care for children;
3.
be able to demonstrate continuing development of competency relevant to the management of dental treatment for children; and
4.
be able to demonstrate basic orthodontics knowledge relevant to general dental practice, with particular focus on diagnosis, case selection and referral of patients.
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course.
Not available to students who have successfully completed DOH415.