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DENT5200: Applied Oral Biology
2025 unit information
Basic oral/dental histology and biology will be covered. Topics include embryology including tooth development, histology of oral mucosa, salivary glands and bone.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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DENT6000 and DENT5201 and DENT5202 |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. identify and describe the position, special features, relations, blood supply, nerve supply, lymphatic drainage, embryogenesis and surface markings of the major and minor salivary glands, oro-facial muscles, temporomandibular joint, and oro-facial nerves
- LO2. identify and describe the general and specialised features and embryogenesis of the oral mucosa and supporting oro-facial tissues
- LO3. identify and describe the general and specialised features and embryogenesis of the teeth
- LO4. identify and describe the general and specialised features and embryogenesis of the paranasal sinuses and nose.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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