Overview
This unit covers key topics which are foundations for preclinical and clinical study in the Oral Health Therapy Course. You will study morphology and development of teeth, basic occlusion and microscopic anatomy of oral structures. The study of distinct features and traits of teeth, in primary and permanent dentitions, 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 development of teeth and 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 microscopic study of teeth and oral structures will support your study of dental caries, periodontal disease and oral mucosal diseases.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Condition: Students must be enrolled in CB29 Oral Health Course to enrol in this unit. Prerequisite: HLTH11027 Foundations of HealthCorequisite: ORAL11004 Oral Anatomy
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 - 2019
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.
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
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Student evaluations and in-class.
Students enjoyed the residential school and felt it was a valuable learning experience. Each year students are given directions on carving a tooth from wax and preparing anatomical drawings of teeth. There are always mixed responses to these activities as some students feel they take up too much time and are not happy about the marks given for the task. While students enjoy the learning activities at residential school they report feeling very stressed by the multi-station practical test.
Residential school will remain in 2019 as it is an important learning experience. Wax carving and tooth drawing will remain as part of the activities at residential school but as formative assessments only. It is recognized that these activities are time consuming activities, especially when the residential school is only two days long. In 2019 ways of streamlining the tasks will be examined. The multi-station practical test will remain as part of the assessment. Time given for the test and questions included will be reviewed.
Feedback from Student evaluations and in-class
Students would like all content for the week to be available at the beginning of the week. With the lecture recorded on Thursdays afternoon, some students felt that they were behind all term as the recording was only available at the end of the week. However students appreciated the weekly study guides, quizzes, sample exam questions and tutorial exercises which were always available at the beginning of each week.
It is understood that students would like every resource to be in place when they begin their week of study. While it is not possible to schedule all lectures on Mondays, steps can be taken to avoid scheduling lectures later in the week. Before attending or watching the lecture on-line, students are encouraged to read the recommended chapter in the textbook and follow the study guide as these are made available in advance of the scheduled week. Students are reminded that the slides for the lecture will only be uploaded on the day of the lecture to allow for weekly updates. If students still wish to listen to and view a lecture before the scheduled time, a copy of the previous year's recording will be included on a separate page on Moodle.
Feedback from Student evaluations
Students felt written assignment was clinically relevant and enjoyed researching topics that were informative and useful. Some students felt they needed more time to complete the assignment and more guidance. Students would like the topics available on week one.
Although the topics for the written assignment related microscopic anatomy of oral structures to clinical practice and student enjoyed researching these topics, the written assignment will not be part of assessment in 2019. The topics will be covered in the weekly learning material and the written assignment will be replaced by two on-line quizzes in 2019. This change should benefit students’ workload.
Feedback from Student evaluations and in-class
Student would like the opportunity to participate face-to-face in tutorial exercises, especially to discuss difficult concepts and problem solving activities.
ORAL11005 is a challenging unit. There are a number of difficult concepts to understand and a number of the questions in the in-class test and final written exam require problem solving abilities. Tutorial exercises will be further developed and students will be encouraged to ask questions in the Q&A forum. Activities at residential school will be reviewed to include a group problem solving activity.
- Identify teeth and their occlusal relationships in the primary and permanent dentition in all stages of development from infancy to adulthood
- Describe features and traits of teeth in the primary and permanent dentition as well as normal sequence of eruption and exfoliation, development and function of occlusion
- Describe the process of odontogenesis as well as microscopic anatomy of tissues and structures associated with the oral cavity
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.
All unit profiles in the Bachelor of Oral Health are made available to the Australian Dental Council for on-going accreditation purposes.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | ||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25% | ||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology A Clinical Approach.
Edition: 5th (2019)
Authors: Daniel J. Chiego, Jr.
Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-323-08256-3
Binding: Paperback
Woelfel's Dental Anatomy
Edition: 9th (2017)
Authors: Rickne C. Scheid and Gabriela Weiss
Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Philadelphia Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA
ISBN: ISBN: 9781496320223
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.m.fay@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Dental Morphology:
- Basic terminology to describe tooth morphology
- Dental notation.
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapter 1.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Morphology of the Permanent teeth:
- Permanent incisors
- Permanent canines
- Permanent premolars
- Permanent molars
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapters 2-5.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Morphology of teeth in the Primary Dentition:
- Incisors
- Canines
- Molars
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapter 6.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Periodontal anatomy for permanent teeth and Dental Anomalies
• Anatomy of the Periodontium, clinical appearance and morphology
• Variations in number of teeth
• Variations in crown and root morphology
• Abnormalities of enamel and dentine.
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapters 7 and 11.
Events and Submissions/Topic
First Assessment Quiz. Weeks 1-4
Module/Topic
Functional Occlusion and Malocclusion:
- Features of the ideal occlusion
- Positions of the teeth in MIP and CR
- Movements of the mandible
- Angle’s classification of malocclusions
- Dental and skeletal malocclusions
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapter 1. Section VIII and 9.
Events and Submissions/Topic
First Assessment Quiz opens
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy
- Review the structure and function of Cells, Tissues,Organs and Organ systems
- Origin of human tissue
- Development of the oral facial region
- Development of the face and palate
Chapter
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 1-4.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Two-day Compulsory Residential School- Rockhampton campus
- Teeth drawing
- Teeth carving in wax
- Creating a plaster model of a giant tooth in the prosthetic lab
- Anatomy tutorials
- Multi-station anatomy practical in-class test
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapter 13.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Development and eruption of teeth
- Development and growth of the teeth
- The process of tooth eruption and shedding
- Sequence of eruption and exfoliation
Chapter
Scheid, RC & Weiss, G 2017, Woelfel's Dental Anatomy 9th Edn, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chapter 6. Pages 185-192.
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 5 and 6.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Microscopic Anatomy
- Alveolar process
- Periodontal ligament
- Cementum
Chapter
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 11 and 12.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Microscopic Anatomy
- Enamel
- Dentine
Chapter
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 7 and 8.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Microscopic Anatomy
- Pulp Tissue
- Oral Mucosa
- Salivary Glands
Chapter
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 9 and 10.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision of microscopic anatomy.
Chapter
Chiego, DJ 2019, Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology, A Clinical Approach. 5th Edn. Mosby, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Chapters 1-10.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Second Assessment Quiz opens
Online quizzes Due: Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The required textbook for ORAL11004 will be used as a reference text for this unit.
1 In-class Test(s)
For this assessment you will be asked to complete a multi-station In-Class test during the compulsory residential school. There will be numbered stations with a range of anatomical models, teeth, radiographs and pictures. You will move from station to station at timed intervals and answer questions at each station.You will be required to identify teeth and features of dental morphology at each station. The knowledge assessed in this in-class test is essential to the practice of an Oral Health Therapist. All questions included in this test have clinical applications.
Week 7 Wednesday (4 Sept 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
The test will take place on the last day of the compulsory residential school.
Week 7 Wednesday (4 Sept 2019)
Feedback on the correct answers will be given following the test.
The percentage of your final mark is 25%.
You must complete this assessment to pass the unit.
The assessment will be conducted under examination conditions and will be a closed book examination.
This is a written test where you will be asked to name and identify teeth and features of dental morphology at multiple stations within a time limit.
The assessment will be conducted during the compulsory residential school on Wednesday 4th September 2019.
Feedback on the correct answers will be given directly after the test.
- Identify teeth and their occlusal relationships in the primary and permanent dentition in all stages of development from infancy to adulthood
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
2 Online Quiz(zes)
There will be two separate quizzes to assess your knowledge of dental morphology and microscopic anatomy with a focus on terminology. The quizzes include questions from weekly formative quizzes and new questions in multiple choice and matching formats. As preparation for the assessment quizzes you are strongly encouraged to complete weekly formative quizzes.
The first assessment quiz will include 40 questions. This quiz is worth 10% and will open at the beginning of week five.
The second assessment quiz will have 60 questions. This quiz is worth 15% and will open at the end of week twelve.
Both quizzes close 5.00 pm Friday 11th October 2019.
2
Other
Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
Marks will be available upon completing the assessment task.
Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019)
Online feedback will be given directly after the quizzes are closed.
The percentage of your final mark is 25%.
You must complete both quizzes to pass the unit.
The quizzes may be conducted with open-books.
The quizzes are completed on-line in Moodle within a time limit.
Feedback will be given directly after the quizzes are closed. Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect. The maximum score (25) that can be accumulated from the two online quizzes equals 25% of the total marks. The 50% minimum mark requirement is on the cumulative score of the two quizzes.
- Describe features and traits of teeth in the primary and permanent dentition as well as normal sequence of eruption and exfoliation, development and function of occlusion
- Describe the process of odontogenesis as well as microscopic anatomy of tissues and structures associated with the oral cavity
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
Examination
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
