Course description

Provides advanced training & further develops skills in oral health therapy, building on from ORAL2080. Course comprises integration of dental hygiene practice & dental therapy practice. Focusses on providing diverse clinical experience to enhance knowledge & skills in oral health therapy & attain competence in clinical, behavioural, social & professional aspects. Emphasis is placed on ability to critically reflect & evaluate on clinical practice & outcomes of care provided, to work as collaborative members of the dental team & within the health sciences context. Provides clinical experience in practice of oral health therapy (dental hygiene & dental therapy) as defined by Dental Practitioners Registration Act 2001 & Code of Practice, #1 Practice of Dentistry by Dental Therapists & Dental Hygienists.

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