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DENT5047: Paediatric Oral Pathology and Medicine 2

2024 unit information

This course follows on from Paediatric Oral Pathology and Medicine 1. It aims to provide trainees with a deeper understanding of the relevant conditions and their management. In particular it will aim to provide greater knowledge of the associations of these conditions with general health and development and the long term dental and medical implications of these conditions.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry

Code DENT5047
Academic unit Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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DENT5041 or DENT6279
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand the prognosis, and demonstrate proficiency in the management of children with the oral pathology conditions listed in this unit
  • LO2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the implications for dental treatment in children with the conditions listed in this unit
  • LO3. understand concepts of surgical management of children for orofacial pathology
  • LO4. demonstrate proficiency in prescription of medications for inpatients and outpatients
  • LO5. demonstrate competency in basic surgical techniques required in an outpatient setting
  • LO6. demonstrate competency in the management of surgical complications arising from routine clinical care.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Westmead, 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

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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