The particular clinical skills relate to the examination and investigation of common oral-facial clinical problems - elective and emergency,construction of an appropriate management plan for common Oral Surgery patients. Undertake specialist examination techniques applicable to Oral surgery conditions, including endoscopic techniques, and apply as well as evaluate the results of head and neck imaging techniques. Core areas relate to: treatment of intra-oral benign and cystic lesionsof hard and soft tissues; management of benign salivary gland disease by intra-oral techniques and familiarity with the diagnosis and treatment of other salivary gland diseases; insertion of osseointegrated dental implants including bone augmentation and soft tissue management; management of adults and children as in-patients, including medicallyat-risk patients.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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DENT5204 and DENT6212 and DENT6213 and DENT6010 |
Corequisites
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DENT5207 and DENT6218 and DENT6011 |
Prohibitions
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physical and/or mental impairments jeopardizing performance of safe clinical dentistry and safety/health of patients and staff. |
Assumed knowledge
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Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Stephen Cox, stephen.cox@sydney.edu.au |
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