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DENT5404: Clinical Periodontics 1B

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
Academic unit Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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DENT5401 and DENT5402 and DENT5403
Corequisites:
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DENT5405 and DENT5406
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Comprehensive knowledge 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. evaluate and demonstrate the assessment; diagnosis and treatment planning process
  • LO2. demonstrate all aspects of non-surgical periodontal therapy in stage 1/2 grade A/B periodontitis and milder forms of peri-implant diseases
  • 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 ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Surry Hills, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Surry Hills, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 Early 2020
Normal day Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Westmead, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Westmead, Sydney

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