Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Dentistry School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
3 Clinic hours

Prerequisite

DENT1060 and DENT1061.

Companion

DENT2060

Assessment methods

Practical, written assignment, reflections 

Work Integrated Learning

Work Simulations

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) Herston In Person Course Profile

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Course description

Introduction to Dental Disciplines A will introduce students to the foundations of dental specialist disciplines. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology and prevention of gingivitis and mild periodontal disease, and develop appropriate manual dexterity skills for their management. At the completion of this course, students will apply dental materials science knowledge to specific tasks related to Prosthodontics and demonstrate the scientific principles of radiation and its safe use.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Herston In Person Course Profile