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ORAL11004 Oral Anatomy 1
Oral Anatomy 1
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces key topics in oral anatomy, which will enable you to begin preclinical training in term 2, and will form the foundations for clinical practice. In the first half of this unit you will study morphology of teeth, sequence of eruption and basic occlusion. The study of distinct features and traits of teeth will enable you to identify and examine teeth, as well as develop an awareness of root morphology required for primary tooth extractions and periodontal treatment for the adult dentition. The study of the sequence of eruption and exfoliation will develop your understanding of the changes with age from infancy to adulthood. This knowledge and understanding will also enable you to predict changes in the dentition with age and identify abnormalities in the eruption sequence. The study of dental morphology and occlusion will provide you with an understanding of tooth shape and function that applies to the restoration of natural tooth form. The second half of this unit will introduce you to anatomy of the head and neck, including surface anatomy, bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics. Applications of this knowledge, in patient examination and local anaesthesia, will be developed further in ORAL11005 Oral Anatomy 2 in term 2.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 9
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Condition: Students must be enrolled full-time in CB29 Oral Health Course to enrol in this unit.  Corequisite: ORAL11001 Introduction to Oral Health Therapy

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2025

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Email and in class

Feedback

A small number of students reported difficulty understanding anatomical terminology which contributed to difficulties in understanding questions in assessments.

Recommendation

It is recommended to develop and implement additional strategies to improve student's knowledge, use and understanding of anatomical terminology.

Feedback from In class

Feedback

Students responded positively to improved resources (models) for teaching dental morphology, head and neck anatomy and nerve supply for the oral cavity.

Recommendation

It is recommended that further resources are created and developed to assist teaching in dental morphology and head and neck anatomy.

Feedback from In class

Feedback

Students responded positively to an additional supervisor in the anatomy practical sessions to answer questions and give assistance in the practical tasks. Student's performance in the multistation anatomy tests improved

Recommendation

It is recommended that the current ratio of students to supervisors be maintained.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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