Clinical Dentistry IB (DENT7214)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Dentistry School
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
CHR 12 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 6 Hours/ Week
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
DENT3071, DENT3060, DENT3061, DENT3070
Prerequisite
DENT7212
Restricted
Restricted to students in the DDM program only.
Assessment methods
Quizzes, assignments, written examination, pre-clinical competency assessment
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Through further experience in general dental practice this course develops the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired for general dental practice. Emphasis is on the advancement of skills in the delivery of oral care for adults through preventive oral, simple periodontal and general restorative care but with integration of removable prosthetics. Students will consolidate skills and attain competence in general oral examination, recognition and diagnosis of common dental and oral conditions, and comprehensive oral care planning for simple general dental needs. To support their understanding and clinical skills in these areas students will explore aspects of dental pharmacology and therapeutics, oral surgery, dentomaxillofacial radiology, complex restorative, periodontics, and oral medicine.