Overview

Module content will typically include:

• Diseases and defences of the oral cavity including oral cancer
• Diseases of the salivary glands
• Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
• Tumours and cysts
• Minor Oral Surgery

Assessment Strategy

Graded percentage range:

70% Distinction 60-69% Merit 40-59% Pass <40% Fail

Students must pass all components of the assessment at the minimum threshold of 40% to pass the module.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically appraise the role of the dental hygienist in the prevention, recognition treatment and management of oral diseases within Scope of Practice

• Demonstrate knowledge of the aetiology, pathology, progression and treatment of oral diseases including oral cancer

• Demonstrate knowledge of the oral manifestations of systemic disease

• Identify normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development and explain their significance