UWA Handbook 2027

Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides the theoretical underpinning of the clinical practice of Paediatric Dentistry. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The theory units introduce students to the advanced theoretical aspects of Paediatric Dentistry allowing them to understand the scientific and clinical philosophies current in the discipline.

Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically evaluate scientific research, literature, products, and techniques to synthesise evidence and inform specialist dental practice; (2) analyse the biological, medical, and psychosocial sciences underpinning specialist dental practice, including the development, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck; (3) synthesise complex clinical information to develop and justify evidence-based management and treatment plans for complex and medically compromised patients, including those requiring multidisciplinary engagement; (4) critically appraise and evaluate research principles and methods relevant to specialist dental practice, demonstrating the capacity to contribute to the advancement of the specialty; (5) evaluate the legal and ethical frameworks governing guardianship, fostering, and medical power of attorney as they apply to the provision of specialist dental care for children and adolescents; (6) analyse the aetiology and evaluate evidence-based management of oral diseases and conditions in children and adolescents, including those that are inherited and acquired.; (7) appraise the basis and management of orofacial pain in paediatric patients, synthesising evidence to justify appropriate assessment and treatment approaches.; (8) evaluate the principles of psychological development and analyse the theoretical basis of behavioural management techniques relevant to paediatric dental practice; (9) evaluate the principles and application of pharmacology relevant to paediatric dental practice; and (10) evaluate the indications for and principles underlying the appropriate use of sedation and anaesthetic techniques in paediatric dental patients.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination paper 1 and (2) written examination paper 2. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written examination paper 1 and written examination paper 2 components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Robert Anthonappa

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

DENT6856 Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 1
and DENT6862 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 1

Co-requisites

Enrolment in

Unit(s) DENT6863 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 2
and Unit(s) DENT6866 Paediatric Dentistry Research Dissertation

Texts

Andreasen, J. O. and Andreasen, F. M. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth, 4th edn: Munksgaard 2007

Cameron, A. and Widmer, R. Handbook of Paediatric Dentistry, 4th edn: Mosby 2013