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DENT5047: Paediatric Oral Pathology and Medicine 2
2025 unit information
This unit follows on from Paediatric Oral Pathology and Medicine 1. It aims to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the relevant conditions and their management. In particular it will aim to provide greater knowledge of the associations of these conditions with general health and development and the long term dental and medical implications of these conditions.
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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Prerequisites:
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DENT5041 or DENT6279 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the prognosis, and demonstrate proficiency in the management of children with the oral pathology conditions listed in this unit
- LO2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the implications for dental treatment in children with the conditions listed in this unit
- LO3. understand concepts of surgical management of children for orofacial pathology
- LO4. demonstrate proficiency in prescription of medications for inpatients and outpatients
- LO5. demonstrate competency in basic surgical techniques required in an outpatient setting
- LO6. demonstrate competency in the management of surgical complications arising from routine clinical care.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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