Course description

Provides fundamental training in clinical aspects of oral health therapy. Integration of dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice, radiography, dental ergonomics, oral health promotion, reflective learning, collaborative team skills & professional communication. Emphasis on risk assessment, prevention of oral diseases, maintenance of oral health in children & adults & management of specific oral health problems. Builds on material introduced in Year 1 & explores fundamental concepts in greater depth with emphasis placed on application of knowledge in the clinical setting & development of basic clinical skills in Oral Health Therapy. Knowledge & skills obtained will enable commencement of clinical practice in Dental Hygiene Practice & optimise clinical & professional learning in Year 2.

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