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Learning outcomes

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine)

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On successful completion of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine), students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Diagnose complex oral mucosal and oral medicine conditions by synthesising history, examination findings and investigations to formulate differential
diagnoses and assess patient risk
2Critically interpret oral medicine investigations (e.g., histopathology, imaging, laboratory tests), including limitations, to justify diagnosis, prognosis and management decisions
3Design and justify management plans for complex oral medicine presentations using contemporary evidence and guidelines, including pharmacological/nonpharmacological strategies, review intervals and escalation/referral pathways
4Manage medically complex patients by integrating systemic disease and medication-related risks (including interactions and contraindications) into oral medicine decision-making and care planning. 
5Coordinate multidisciplinary care by collaborating with dental, medical and allied health professionals through consultation/referral and shared decisionmaking for complex oral medicine cases. 
6Communicate and document diagnoses, management options, risks and follow-up plans to support informed consent and patient-centred care for diverse patients, including communication to both specialist and non-specialist audiences