CQUniversity Unit Profile
ORAL11003 Oral Pathology and Diagnosis
Oral Pathology and Diagnosis
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General Information

Overview

This unit will provide students with knowledge and understanding of aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases and epidemiology as a foundation for clinical practice in Years 2 and 3. Students will be able to appreciate the impact of systemic disease on the health of the oral cavity, and in the association between oral disease and systemic disease. Students should be able to recognise and identify oral pathological conditions in the clinical situation and explain the principles of a comprehensive dental examination, risk analysis, screening of diseases and referral for complex care outside one's scope of practice for children and adults. Lastly, students will be able to communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms in terms of relevant interpersonal / team communication skills and professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.

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

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 2 - 2018

Distance
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Off-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail
2. Presentation
Weighting: 30%
3. Practical and Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
4. Examination
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the general principles of the study of pathology and epidemiology.
  2. Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases of the oral cavity.
  3. Describe the impact of systemic diseases on the health of the oral cavity and the association between oral disease and systemic disease.
  4. Recognise and identify oral pathological conditions in the clinical situation and explain the principles of a comprehensive dental examination, screening of diseases and referral for complex care outside one's scope of practice for children and adults.
  5. Discuss the use of risk analysis and diagnostic tools as integral components of the patient management process.
  6. Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.
  7. Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.

All unit profiles in the Bachelor of Oral Health are made available to the Australian Dental Council for on-going accreditation purposes.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Off-campus Activity - 0%
2 - Presentation - 30%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Examination - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Off-campus Activity - 0%
2 - Presentation - 30%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Examination - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

General and oral pathology for the dental hygienist

Edition: 3rd edn (2018)
Authors: DeLong, L. and Burkhart, N.W.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Baltimore Baltimore , Maryland , USA
ISBN: 9781496354525
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ceinwen Fay Unit Coordinator
c.m.fay@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Introduction to the Course

Introduction to Oral and General Pathology

Chapter

DeLong and Burkhart (2018) - Chapters 1-2.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

General Pathology:

  • Inflammation and repair
  • Immune system and immunity
  • Neoplasia.

Chapter

DeLong and Burkhart (2018) - Chapters 3-5.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Lesions of the oral mucosa:

  • Ulcers
  • Vesicles
  • Red lesions and White lesions
  • Pigmented lesions
  • Raised lesions.

Chapter

Delong and Burkhardt (2018) - Chapters 11-16.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Enlargements of soft and hard tissues.

Chapter

DeLong and Burkhart (2018) - Chapters 17-18.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Dental Caries:

  • Plaque and Calculus
  • Enamel changes in the early caries lesion
  • Progression of the enamel lesion
  • Progression of caries into dentine
  • Pulp and dentine reactions to caries.

Chapter

CRO- Harris, Garcia- Godoy and Nathe (2009) Chapters 2-3.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Systemic Diseases and their impact on oral health and treatment:

  • Medical History
  • Developmental, Hereditary and congenital disorders
  • Endocrine disorders
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Infectious diseases.

Chapter

Delong and Burkhardt (2018) - Chapters 6-8.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Systemic Diseases and their impact on oral health and treatment:

  • Blood disorders
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Neurological disorders
  • Skeletal disorders.

Chapter

DeLong and Burkhardt (2018) - Chapters 9-10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Compulsory Residential School:

  • Nutrition lecture 
  • Periodontal disease and links to systemic disease lecture
  • Indemnity insurance presentation
  • Saliva testing
  • Diet evaluation
  • Clinic session- Extra-oral and Intra-Oral examination
  • Oral Presentations
  • Introduction to ZOOM meetings.

Chapter

Delong and Burkhardt (2018) - Chapter 1.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.


Oral Presentation Due: Week 8 Friday (7 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Periodontal Diseases: 

  • Plaque and calculus
  • Aetiology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Classifications
  • Examination and Charting
  • Treatment and Prevention.

Chapter

Jan Egelberg and Anita Badersten Periodontal Examination. Resource on Moodle. 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Finalise Clinical Placements 

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Practical and Written Assessment Due: Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Diseases of the Pulp and Periapical Tissues.

 

 

Chapter

Resources on Moodle. 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Clinical Examination: 

  • Medical and dental histories
  • Oral screening
  • Radiographic examination
  • Recording.

Chapter

DeLong and Burkhart (2018) - Chapters 1, 19-20.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Formative On-line Quiz.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Clinical placement Due: Exam Week Thursday (18 Oct 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Term Specific Information


Assessment Tasks

1 Off-campus Activity

Assessment Title
Clinical placement

Task Description

You will be asked to complete a clinical placement of 30 hours duration in a dental setting appropriate to the practice of an oral health therapist. The choice of dental practice must be approved beforehand by the Unit Coordinator and a Clinical Placement Agreement signed by both parties before the commencement of the clinical placement.

Evidence of Mandatory Checks must be completed prior to Clinical Placement. Documents for Mandatory Checks and Clinical Placement agreement must be uploaded to SONIA. Links for the documents and for SONIA are on Moodle.

You will complete a Self-Assessment of their performance in this task. The Clinical Supervisor will complete the Student Record of attendance and comments.

 A bound copy of the clinical placement workbook will be available at residential school or online in Moodle.

If you have a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent  you will be  exempt from this placement. Please see information on recognition of prior learning on Moodle.  Recognition of prior learning will be carried over from ORAL11001


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Thursday (18 Oct 2018) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Assessment Criteria

This Assessment is a Pass/Fail assessment.

30 hours Clinical Placement must be completed in order to pass this unit.

At the completion of the placement you are required to upload:

1. The Student Self-Assessment sheet.

2. The record of your attendance and comments written and signed by the clinical supervisors.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
At the completion of the placement you are required to upload: The student self-assessment sheet and record of your attendance and comments written and signed by the clinical supervisor

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Recognise and identify oral pathological conditions in the clinical situation and explain the principles of a comprehensive dental examination, screening of diseases and referral for complex care outside one's scope of practice for children and adults.
  • Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.
  • Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Presentation

Assessment Title
Oral Presentation

Task Description

You are asked to work in small groups to present a short talk (8 mins). Topics for the presentation will be chosen from list.  All topics relate to the clinical implications of oral pathology and diagnosis in oral health therapy. To prepare for this assessment, you will research the topic, create a short concise power point presentation and deliver the presentation on the final day of residential school.

Your presentation should consider the level of knowledge of the student audience. You should take into consideration the size of the room and the audiovisual resources available. Please note, the size color and font used in your slides will need to be clearly visible in a large lecture theater. Please study the marking criteria for more information on what information you should include and the standards required in the presentation.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (7 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST

The Oral Presentation takes place on Saturday 8th September. Students should upload a copy of their power point presentation Friday 7th September 2018.


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The presentation will be assessed on organization, content and presentation. The Rubric for the oral presentation is available on Moodle.

The percentage of your final mark is 20%.

You must obtain a mark of at least 50% in order to pass this assessment. You must pass this assessment to pass this unit overall.

The assessment will be conducted during the compulsory residential school on Saturday 8th September 2018.



Referencing Style

Submission
Offline Online

Submission Instructions
Please upload a copy of your power point presentation by Friday 7th September.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the general principles of the study of pathology and epidemiology.
  • Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases of the oral cavity.
  • Describe the impact of systemic diseases on the health of the oral cavity and the association between oral disease and systemic disease.
  • Discuss the use of risk analysis and diagnostic tools as integral components of the patient management process.
  • Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.
  • Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Practical and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Practical and Written Assessment

Task Description

Written and practical tasks are outlined in the Workbook for this Unit. The practical component will be completed at residential school in week 8. The written assignment will be completed after residential school.

The practical tasks include exercises in intra-oral and extra-oral examinations, saliva testing and diet evaluations .

The written component will be a series of short answer questions on topics covered in weeks 1-12.The questions are designed to encourage students to look further than the textbook and research the answers. All questions will have clinical applications


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST

Students must submit the workbook on the second last day of residential school. The due date for the written assessment is Friday 21st September 2018.


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018)

The workbooks will be returned to students on the final day of residential school. Results and feedback for the written assessment will be returned Friday 5th October 2018.


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The combined total of the Practical and Written assessment is worth 20% of your final grade.

Completion of the exercises at residential school and submission of the workbook is a pass/fail assessment. All questions and tables exercises should be completed. The workbook should be submitted on the last day of Residential school.

The written assignment is worth 20%. The word limit for this assignment is 1500 words. Referencing is required. (APA or Harvard)

Assessment tasks submitted after the due date where an extension was not requested or where sound reasons were not given by the student for a late request are deducted a penalty of five per cent or equivalent of the total available marks for the assessment for each calendar day (full or part) it is overdue.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline Online

Submission Instructions
Please submit the completed workbook on the last day of residential school. Please upload the written assessment in word document on Moodle.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Recognise and identify oral pathological conditions in the clinical situation and explain the principles of a comprehensive dental examination, screening of diseases and referral for complex care outside one's scope of practice for children and adults.
  • Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.
  • Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
50%

Length
180 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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