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ORHL2201: Foundations of Oral Health IV
2025 unit information
This unit of study continues to deepen the knowledge and understanding of students in integrated theory, oral health in society, and evidence based practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Oral Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ORHL2101 |
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Corequisites:
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ORHL2202 and ORHL2204 |
| 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. Examine the clinical implications of medical conditions that may require special precautions prior to or during dental treatment.
- LO2. Identify and discuss modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for periodontal disease and caries in individuals and treat accordingly.
- LO3. Apply prevention and protective interventions for patient’s home care to develop a tailored oral health care plan for all ages.
- LO4. Provide culturally safe care to diverse groups and populations, recognising barriers to accessing care and responding to the distinct needs of those at increased risk of poor oral health.
- LO5. Design, critically appraise, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion strategies and programs.
- LO6. Describe different types of research methodologies, interpret statistical terminology and develop appropriate search strategies to answer clinical question.
- LO7. Use critical reasoning and apply evidence-based research when individualising a patients treatment plan.
- LO8. Engage in interprofessional collaborative practice to provide person-centred care including recognising where and when to refer.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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