This course covers all the aspects of dental traumatology, with special emphasis on the primary and young permanent dentitions. Trainees must become proficient in the diagnosis and management, including emergency presentations, of dentofacial injuries. They will learn the classification and epidemiology of dental injuries and the treatment alternatives. They should also develop an understanding of the pathogenesis of sequelae and complications following trauma and their appropriate management.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Neeta Prabhu, neeta.prabhu@sydney.edu.au |
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