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DENT6385: Foundation: Orofacial Pain

2020 unit information

This unit of study provides an overview for postgraduate students of clinical, procedural and evidence-based information on orofacial pain and the communication skills required to develop effective relationships with dental patients.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry

Code DENT6385
Academic unit Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
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. demonstrate competency in the diagnosis and management of patients with orofacial pain in terms of undertaking an orofacial pain assessment, an understanding of relevant diagnostic imaging, an understanding of diagnosis and management of orofacial pain, and an understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary management for orofacial pain
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the psychosocial factors in health and in orofacial pain
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of orofacial and craniocervical pain
  • LO4. demonstrate detailed knowledge of Interocclusal orthotic designs and their relevant applications
  • LO5. critically appraise the relevant literature and demonstrate evidence-based practice and knowledge of how to apply these principles to diagnosis and treatment planning.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Westmead, Sydney

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