ADVANCED ORAL HEALTH

Overview

This subject focuses on advanced oral health for populations with special needs. It emphasises skills in diagnoses, management and planning for clients with special needs. Interdisciplinary practices are honed for competent, holistic patient-centred care.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Anika Niehaus

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

Subject instances

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Implement and critically evaluate advanced diagnostic strategies in populations with special needs, promoting optimal oral health outcomes.

Accurately diagnose oral health conditions in patients with special needs, formulating comprehensive, patient-centred management plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Deliver oral health care with an understanding of behaviour management techniques, adapting to diverse patient needs.

Facilitate oral care services in collaboration with other health professionals, demonstrating an understanding of disability issues.

Demonstrate personal and professional behaviours.

Learning activities

In this subject, you will further develop the theoretical knowledge required for dental professionals through online learning and face-to-face engagement with specialists in the field.

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