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DENT5033: Preventive Dentistry 1
2025 unit information
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that place an individual at risk of developing oral diseases. They will learn the pathogenesis and theories of caries formation, the development of the oral microflora and microbiology of plaque and the role of intra and extra-cellular polysaccharides. They will be able to assess caries risk factors and how they relate to oral hygiene and diet, have knowledge on how to prevent and control caries with fluorides, remineralising and antimicrobial agents, sealants and minimal intervention dentistry. They will also develop an understanding of the pathogenesis to identify risk factors and understand the development of periodontal diseases and different manifestations; and diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases in children and adults. The roles of diet and nutrition in health and disease, with particular emphasis on obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes will also be included.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical presentations of dental caries and periodontal disease in the paediatric population
- LO2. describe and demonstrate proficiency in clinically applying a knowledge of caries risk factors
- LO3. describe and be proficient at clinically applying a knowledge of periodontal disease risk factors.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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