Orofacial pain can be severely disabling and has unique aspects because of the importance of the orofacial region for communication, emotional expression and mastication. The purpose of this unit is to expand on Pain5005 Orofacial Pain by providing an in depth understanding of orofacial pain mechanisms, symptomatology and management. Topics include orofacial pain classification and diagnosis and management strategies based on the biopsychosocial model of pain.
Unit details and rules
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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PAIN5005 or DENT6216 or DENT6371 or DENT5120 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Claire Ashton-James, claire.ashton-james@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Arun Aggarwal, arun.a@sydney.edu.au |
Karen McCloy, karen.mccloy@sydney.edu.au | |
Robert Delcanho, robert.delcanho@sydney.edu.au |