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| Old Course Code | Subject Area | Catalogue Number | Long Title | Units | Description |
| DN301 | DENT | 3019 | Oral Biology III | 2 | Physiopathologic approach to oral health & disease covering cellular & molecular basis of disease. |
| DN302 | DENT | 3029 | Medical Science I | 2 | Lectures & laboratory sessions covering basic biological features of bacteria, viruses & fungi, infectious disease processes, host defences, some major infection problems of man & their diagnosis & control, with particular emphasis on oral microbiology. |
| DN306 | DENT | 3069 | Radiography | 1 | Introduction to radiation physics, production of x-rays, knowledge of radiation hazards & hygiene. Theory & practice of basic techniques in dental intraoral & extraoral radiography, darkroom techniques & their subsequent radiology. |
| DN308, DN316 | DENT | 3089 | Dental Practice II | 6 | |
| DN317 | DENT | 3179 | Prosthodontics II | 2 | Second in series of four courses leading to basic competency level in prosthodontics. Combines fixed & removable prosthodontics into single entity to enable comprehensive understanding in the discipline. |
| DN333 | DENT | 3339 | Behavioural Science & Applied Ethics for Dentistry | 2 | Theory & practice of communication, behaviour management & applied ethics to assist the dentist in delivering oral health care to individual patients & the community in sensitive, socially appropriate & ethical manner. |
| DN401 | DENT | 4019 | Medical Science II | 1 | Pathogenesis, metabolism, structural & functional features, biological behaviour of neoplastic, dysplastic & dystrophic lesions in the body. Pathology & diagnostic features of lesions of oral & para-oral tissues. |
| DN406 | DENT | 4069 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery I | 2 | History taking, examination, diagnosis & treatment planning for conditions affecting hard & soft tissues of oral & maxillofacial region including associated medical problems, practice in local anaesthesia, exodontia & radiography. |
| DN407 | DENT | 4079 | Periodontics I | 2 | Biology of periodontium & its relevance to pathology & aetiology of periodontal diseases. Clinical work including examination & treatment planning for periodontal therapy emphasising multifactorial nature of various diseases & interdisciplinary aspects of |
| DN408 | DENT | 4089 | Orthodontics I | 1 | Introductory course emphasising normal growth & development, evaluation of traits of occlusion & methods of diagnosis & treatment planning. Preclinical practical work includes fabrication of simple appliances, evaluation of patient records & simple cephal |
| DN410 | DENT | 4109 | Paediatric Dentistry | 2 | Behaviour, growth & development of normal child in relation to scope, methods & rationale of dental treatment for children. |
| DN411, DN413 | DENT | 4119 | Dental Practice III | ||
| DN417 | DENT | 4179 | Prosthodontics III | 4 | Third in series of four courses leading to basic clinical competency in prosthodontics. Treatment of patients in either fixed, removable or combined prosthodontics. Preclinical instruction in fixed partial dentures; individual crown preparation. |
| DN450 | DENT | 4500 | BDentSt Dentistry | 12 | Presentation of research report in thesis format in area of dental science. Topic must be approved by Head of School of Dentistry. |
| DN502, DNN515 | DENT | 5159 | Medical Science III | ||
| DN503, DN512 | DENT | 5039 | Oral Rehabilitation | ||
| DN507, DN510, DN513, DN521 | DENT | 5219 | Dental Practice IV | ||
| DN516 | DENT | 5169 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery II | 2 | Hospital procedures, management of oral & maxillofacial injuries, resuscitation, dental implantation & transplantation procedures, surgical management of oral & maxillofacial tumours & exodontia. |
| DN518 | DENT | 5189 | Orthodontics II | 2 | Introduction to clinical concepts & applications in orthodontics. Allocation of patients for personal supervision, record analysis & appliance construction. Introduction to more complex clinical treatment procedures in second semester. |
| DN601, DN602, DN603, DN604 | DENT | 6000 | Clinical Dentistry | ||
| DN800 | DENT | 7000 | Biology of the Teeth | 2 | Recent concepts of odontogenesis, amelogenesis, dentinogenesis & cementogenesis. Biological mineralisation. Enamel, dentine & cementum structure & function. Tooth eruption. Genetic developmental & environmental tooth anomalies. Odontogenic tumours. Dental |
| DN801 | DENT | 7010 | Cariology | 2 | Oral microenvironment & saliva. Microflora & biochemistry of dental plaque & calculus. Aetiology, pathogenesis, immunology & histopathology of dental caries, pulp & periapical pathology. Preventive & treatment strategies. |
| DN802 | DENT | 7740 | Biology of the Periodontium & Pulp | 2 | Basic biochemistry, molecular biology & cell biology of the periodontal & pulp tissues. Covering basic principles of development, normal structure, inflammation, regeneration & laboratory diagnosis. |
| DN803,DN805 | DENT | 7020 | Microbiology and Immunology of Oral Diseases | 2 | Advanced basic immunology & oral microbiology using examples of oral diseases where applicable. The aetiology & immunopathogenesis of dental caries, periodontal diseases, pulpal diseases & oral mucosal diseases is covered in detail at advanced level |
| DN806 | DENT | 7030 | Oral Medicine/Clinical Oral Pathology | 2 | Designed for all MDSc disciplines covering the major aspects of oral medicine & clinical oral pathology. Seminar series & one clinical session per week. |
| DN807 | DENT | 7040 | Human Genetics | 2 | Application of theory, principles & pedigree analyses of human genetics & genetic counselling to orofacial development, odontogenesis, developmental syndromes & hamartoneoplasms of dental importance. |
| DN810 | DENT | 7060 | Histopathology I | 4 | Practical experience in diagnosis of oral diseases based on current histopathology, histochemistry & immunohistochemistry. A logbook of current cases evaluated at weekly seminars will be maintained. |
| DN811 | DENT | 7070 | Histopathology II | 4 | Continuation of DENT7060 with emphasis on the advanced histopathology of oral diseases from clinical & microscope slide libraries. |
| DN812 | DENT | 7090 | Systemic Pathology | 4 | Systemic pathology with emphasis on those body systems with direct impact on head & neck & study of general pathology as a science & intrinsic component of oral pathology. |
| DN813 | DENT | 7080 | Histopathology III | 4 | Continuation of DENT7070 with emphasis on systematic coverage of less common oral diseases at advanced level. |
| DN814 | DENT | 7100 | Oral Medicine II | 2 | Continuation of DENT7030 for students requiring advanced knowledge in oral medicine. The course expands all areas of oral medicine & is based on current literature, clinical sessions & journal club. |
| DN815 | DENT | 7110 | Oral Medicine III | 4 | Designed specifically for MDSc students in oral pathology & oral medicine, this subject continues from DENT7100. Emphasis on pathophysiology of disease & pharmacotherapeutics. |
| DN816 | DENT | 7120 | Oral Medicine IV | 4 | Continuation of DENT7110 for MDSc candidates in oral medicine with emphasis on clinical, diagnostic & treatment skills. Includes experience in cross infection control & management guidelines. |
| DN819 | DENT | 7130 | Forensic Oral Pathology | 2 | Fundamentals of forensic pathology: collection & evaluation of data, role of dental records in dental identification, alternatives to use of dental records in identification, medico-legal aspects of dentistry, laboratory techniques including age assessment |
| DN823 | DENT | 7270 | Endodontics in Crown & Bridgework | 2 | Supervised instruction in the management of basic endodontics. |
| DN824, DN828, DN881 | DENT | 7230 | Prosthodontics II | ||
| DN829, DN830 | DENT | 7260 | Advanced Science of Dental Materials | 2 | Revision of information on general & advanced or specialised dental materials. Detailed study of selected topics with respect to fundamentals, test properties, optimum manipulation & further development. |
| DN831 | DENT | 7280 | Endodontics I | 4 | Supervised, staged instruction in management of basic endodontics. |
| DN832 | DENT | 7290 | Endodontics II | 8 | Supervised staged instruction in advanced management of patient with endodontic problems. |
| DN833 | DENT | 7200 | Principles of Prosthodontics | 4 | Explores in seminar, recent research in the prosthodontic area. Utilises the principles learned in supervised clinical practice. |
| DN835 | DENT | 7500 | Orthodontics I | 4 | Introductory course in the first year of orthodontics specialty training program which will teach student methodology of patient examination, record preparation & analysis & treatment planning. Candidates will commence treatment on allocated patients & c |
| DN836 | DENT | 7510 | Orthodontics II | 6 | Second level course in second year of orthodontics specialty training program which will teach students the methodology of patient examination, record preparation & analysis & treatment planning. Candidates will continue treatment on allocated patients & |
| DN837 | DENT | 7520 | Orthodontics III | 6 | Third level course in the third year of the orthodontics specialty training program which will teach students the methodology of patient examination, record preparation & analysis & treatment planning. Candidates will continue treatment on allocated pati |
| DN838 | DENT | 7530 | Craniofacial Anatomy, Development & Morphology | 2 | Principles of anatomy, physiology, growth & development relevant to function of craniofacial tissues & applications to interceptive & corrective treatment of craniofacial anomalies. |
| DN839 | DENT | 7540 | Biological Force Systems & Their Application | 4 | Course will examine all contemporary systems of biomechanics, methods of force delivery, analysis of statically determinate force systems & options for avoiding undesirable reasctive forces. Particular emphasis placed on biologically desirable application |
| DN840 | DENT | 7400 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery I | 8 | For students pursuing the RACDS Fellowship & coursework masters in oral & maxillofacial surgery - Year 1 of advanced surgical training at appointed first year registrar level. |
| DN841 | DENT | 7410 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery II | 8 | For students pursuing the RACDS Fellowship and coursework masters in oral & maxillofacial surgery - Year 2 of advanced surgical training at an appointed second year registrar level. |
| DN842 | DENT | 7420 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery III | 8 | For students pursuing the RACDS Fellowship & coursework masters in oral & maxillofacial surgery - Year 3 of advanced surgical training at appointed third year registrar level. |
| DN843 | DENT | 7430 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for Other Dental/Surgical Specialties | 2 | For students pursuing coursework MDSc in areas other than oral & maxillofacial surgery. Relationships between other specialties & oral & maxillofacial surgery practice. |
| DN846 | DENT | 7440 | Radiology & Radiographic Techniques | 2 | Theoretical & practical aspects of radiography including modern imaging techniques & their application in radiological diagnosis for patient management. |
| DN852 (full-time) | DENT | 7551 | Cephalometrics Theory and Practice (full-time) | 2 | Training in the principles of cephalometrics & treatment planning to enable integration of interdisciplinary treatment objectives. Full-time students enrol in DENT7551. Part-time students enrol in DENT7550. |
| DN852 (part-time) | DENT | 7550 | Cephalometrics Theory and Practice (part-time) | 2 | Training in the principles of cephalometrics & treatment planning to enable integration of interdisciplinary treatment objectives. Full-time students enrol in DENT7551. Part-time students enrol in DENT7550. |
| DN862 (full-time) | DENT | 7561 | Orthodontic Diagnosis for Other Dental Specialties (full-time) | 2 | Training in the principles of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning & limited treatment to enable integration of interdisciplinary treatment objectives. Full-time students enrol in DENT7561. Part-time students enrol in DENT7560. |
| DN862 (full-time) | DENT | 7560 | Orthodontic Diagnosis for Other Dental Specialties (full-time) | 2 | Training in the principles of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning & limited treatment to enable integration of interdisciplinary treatment objectives. Full-time students enrol in DENT7561. Part-time students enrol in DENT7560. |
| DN863 | DENT | 7590 | Paediatric Dentistry I | 6 | Course covers diagnosis & management of a wide range of clinical paediatric dental conditions at the first year specialty-training level. Clinical work is performed on patients referred for a variety of conditions. Theoretical aspects are covered in sem |
| DN864 | DENT | 7600 | Paediatric Dentistry II | 6 | Course covers diagnosis & management of a wide range of clinical paediatric dental conditions at the first year specialty-training level. Clinical work is performed on patients referred for a variety of conditions. Theoretical aspects are covered in sem |
| DN865 | DENT | 7620 | Oral Diagnosis & Dental Trauma in Children | 2 | Diagnosis and management of developmental & acquired oral & dental conditions in children. Field of dental trauma comprises half course. Students present extensive & critical review of relevant literature during seminars, under guidance by staff. |
| DN866 | DENT | 7630 | Pain Control & Behaviour Management | 2 | Course covers current understanding of pain control & behaviour management of children. Students present extensive & critical review of relevant literature during seminars, under guidance of staff. |
| DN867 | DENT | 7570 | Prevention, Need & Demand in Orthodontics | 2 | Course will examine issues of need, demand & delivery of orthodontic treatment. Specific attention will be given to application of indexes in provision of orthodontic treatment within public sector health systems. |
| DN868 | DENT | 7580 | Dental & Craniofacial Anomalies | 2 | Including detailed analysis of inheritance & occurrence of craniofacial anomalies, methods of orthognathic surgery & treatment of cleft lip & palate anomalies with emphasis on team approach in treatment planning. |
| DN870 | DENT | 7700 | Clinical Periodontology I | 6 | Theoretical & practical aspects of clinical periodontology. Development of advanced clinical skills. |
| DN871 | DENT | 7710 | Clinical Periodontology II | 8 | Extension to first year clinical skills. Students expected to achieve an advanced level of diagnostic & treatment skills. |
| DN872 | DENT | 7730 | Periodontal Restorative Interrelationships | 2 | Periodontal considerations of restorative dentistry. Biology of gingival sulcus & epithelial attachment, preprosthetic periodontal surgery, periodontal aspects of traumatic occlusion, periodontal endodontic relationships. |
| DN874 | DENT | 7750 | Preventive Dentistry for the Dental Specialties | 2 | Elective course in principles of preventive dentistry for students undertaking clinical MDSc programs. Emphasis on patient-centred & evidence-based approached to diagnosis & management. Students undertake seminar program & develop two clinical topics in |
| DN875 | DENT | 7760 | Gerodontology | 2 | Elective course in principle of geriatric dental care for students undertaking MDSc programs. Emphasis on both biological & psychosocial dimensions of ageing. Students undertake seminar program & develop two clinical topics in-depth as projects. |
| DN876 | DENT | 7770 | Clinical Preventive Dentistry I | 8 | Introductory clinical course in first year of preventive dentistry program which introduces students to patient management & scientific literature in preventive dentistry. Students undertake treatment on range of patients & undertake program of case pres |
| DN877 | DENT | 7780 | Clinical Preventive Dentistry II | 8 | Major course in clinical preventive dentistry program which builds on DENT7770. Students gain advanced skills in patient care & address application of evidence-based preventive dentistry to individual & community dental health problems. Students underta |
| DN880 | DENT | 7220 | Prosthodontics I | 6 | Principles of advanced complete, fixed & removable prosthodontics. Rationale for referral to associated specialties. Introduction to gnathic function/dysfunction as well as movement towards complex prosthodontic cases. |
| DN884 | DENT | 7250 | Implantology for Dental Specialties | 2 | Advanced study of research, diagnostic, clinical & laboratory principles involved with placement & restoration of osseointegrated implants. |
| DN891 | DENT | 7450 | Advanced Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology I | 4 | Advanced training in use & interpretation of plain films & introduce modern imaging techniques as they pertain to craniofacial area. |
| DN892 | DENT | 7460 | Advanced Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology II | 4 | Extends introductory material in DENT7450 & focus on routine use of advanced techniques & reporting process. |
| DN893 | DENT | 7470 | Advanced Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology III | 4 | Extends the coverage of DENT7460 & focus on the routine use of advanced techniques & reporting process. |
| DN894 | DENT | 7480 | Advanced Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology IV | 4 | Extends the coverage of DENT7470 & focus on the routine use of advanced techniques & reporting process. |
| DN896 | DENT | 7140 | Advanced Oral Biology I | 8 | Practical experience in demonstration of structure, function & products of oral & dental tissues by microscopy & microanalysis. |
| DN897 | DENT | 7150 | Advanced Oral Biology II | 8 | Practical experience in investigation of oral & dental tissues by molecular biological, biochemical & immunological techniques. |
| DN898 | DENT | 7160 | Research Methods in Oral Biology | 8 | Application of basic statistical techniques for collection, summarising, & analysing of biological data & communication of results of analyses. A genetics component included. |