This unit builds on your knowledge of anatomy from ORAL11004 Oral Anatomy 1 and supports your study of oral pathology in ORAL11003 Introduction to Oral Disease. In the first half of this unit you will continue the study of anatomy and physiology of the head, neck and oral cavity with an emphasis of the clinical applications of this knowledge. In the second half of this unit you will study embryology and microscopic anatomy of structures within the oral cavity. With this unit you will develop the foundation knowledge required to administer local anaesthesia and conduct an extra-oral and intra-oral examination in oral health therapy practice.

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

Students reported that it was difficult to find information in the lecture power points when it came to their review time as the power points were very long.

It is recommended that the lectures be reviewed to be subdivided into smaller topic presentations.

Feedback from Email and in class

Students report that their workload was diffcult to manage and when they fell behind in their study they had difficulty catching up.

It is recommended that the support strategy for students to manage workload throughout the term be reviewed.

Feedback from Email and in class

Students enjoyed the practical anatomy sessions and range of anatomical models available, although they would rather the assessment was conducted earlier than the last week of term.

It is recommended practical anatomy sessions continue and the timing of assessment be reviewed.