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DENT5401: Clinical Periodontics 1A
2025 unit information
The clinical focus of this unit is on all non-surgical clinical aspects of periodontology and implantology of concern to the provision of safe and effective prevention, non-surgical treatment and maintenance of Stage I/II Grade A/B periodontitis and milder forms of peri-implant diseases. Other types of periodontal diseases will be approached as required. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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DENT5402 and DENT5403 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Comprehensive knowledge as well as sound clinical skills and experience in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate all aspects of non-surgical periodontal therapy in stage 1/2 grade A/B periodontitis and milder forms of peri-implant diseases
- LO2. evaluate and demonstrate the assessment; diagnosis and treatment planning process
- LO3. demonstrate basic surgical skills
- LO4. document each phase of treatment fully, in order to subsequently present these cases for evaluation.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Surry Hills, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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