Useful links
Unit of study_
ORHL2102: Oral Health Clinical Practice III
2025 unit information
In this unit of study, students are introduced to periodontal clinical practice, the theory and practice of medical emergency management, and build on radiography knowledge. Students learn the theory and practice of local anaesthesia, continue to develop tooth consevation skills in a similation environment.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Discipline of Oral Health |
| Credit points | 12 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
ORHL1202 |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
ORHL2101 and ORHL2104 |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills to preventive, periodontal and restorative clinical practice related to the scope of practice for oral health therapists using an evidence-based and patient-centred approach
- LO2. Interpret panoramic, periapical and bitewing radiographs, in order to diagnose dental materials, dental anomalies, trauma, fractures, tooth wear and resorption and oral pathology.
- LO3. Examine the professional identity of the oral health therapist, recognising scope of practice, importance of consent, confidentiality, medico-legal requirements, and patient communication.
- LO4. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology in order to safely and effectively communicate and administer local anaesthetic agents to patients.
- LO5. Collect pertinent medical findings and identify the signs and symptoms of various medical conditions and basic medical emergency protocols
- LO6. Apply the clinical diagnosis of carious lesions to the practice of tooth conservation practice, in preparation for integrated and paediatric clinical practice in semester 2.
- LO7. Identify signs of abuse or neglect, describe local and national systems that safeguard welfare, and how to raise concerns and act accordingly in regards to both children and adults.
- LO8. Demonstrate safe and effective psychomotor skills in paediatric dentistry in a simulated environment, in preparation for direct patient care.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
