Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 3
SDMD5216
This unit of study allows the integration of head and neck anatomy with the principles and procedures associated with routine dental and oral surgical procedures, as well as pain management. The learning content includes: the pharmacology and physiology of local anaesthetic agents and local anaesthesia; anatomy in relation to the administration of local anaesthetics and the principles of exodontia; assessment of a patient's medical and dental history, special investigations; absolute and relative contra-indications for local anaesthesia and exodontia; management of medical emergencies common to the dental practice, the concepts of antibiotic cover; assessing a radiograph and commenting on potential complications associated with exodontia; reducing patient anxiety; applying practical techniques for the safe administration of local anaesthetic solution and exodontia; the guidelines for 'universal precautions' and hospital infection control policy and appropriate management of a post-operative patient. Evidence-based practice is foundational to the program from this year.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 2
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: SDMD5216
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No