Overview
In this unit, you will study the current approaches to orthodontics and prosthodontics used by oral health therapists as well as the clinical implications of pharmacology in oral health practice. In the field of pharmacology, you will be able to describe basic pharmacology concepts. This will include the explanation of the clinical use and effects of the major classes of drugs used in dental treatment and drugs taken by children, adolescents and adult patients particularly poly-pharmacy, that may impact adversely on dental treatment and oral health. You will have the opportunity to practice and further develop competency in oral health therapy orthodontics functions and prosthodontics procedures for patients of all ages.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: ORAL12001 Oral Disease Prevention and Management, ORAL12002 Oral Health Pre Clinical Practice 1 and ORAL12003 Oral Health Clinical Practice 1. Co-requisite: ORAL12005 Oral Health Pre Clinical Practice 2 and ORAL12006 Oral Health Clinical Practice 2.
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).
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 Evaluation "Have your say"
The written examination content was not equal between the three main subject areas covered in the unit.
It is recommended that feedback and collaboration be sought from teaching staff in 2019 regarding the weighting of the subjects in the unit written examination to make the examination content more equitable.
Feedback from Student Evaluation "Have your say"
Assessment timing was appropriate and supported learning in the unit.
It is recommended that the assessment outline, nature and timing be continued in 2019.
Feedback from Student Evaluation "Have your say"
Prosthodontic component delivery was valuable.
It is recommended that the delivery of the prosthodontics component be continued in 2019.
- Describe classes of malocclusion, treatment options and explain the reasons necessitating orthodontic treatment
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in impressions for orthodontic purposes, deriving a correct cephalometric tracing, placing and fixing arch wires; and removing brackets, bands arch wire, modules, ligature wire, elastic and separating elastics using appropriate instruments, equipment and techniques
- Describe the management of patients with fixed and removable oral prosthodontic appliances, including implants
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in clinical and laboratory procedures for impressions, study models, mouthguard and medicament trays
- Integrate knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy of the major classes of drugs used in dental treatment and drugs taken by children, adolescents and adult patients, relative to oral complications and alterations in dental management
- Communicate information regarding oral health to a range of patients
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.
All unit profiles and learning outcomes 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 | ||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Examination - 60% | |||||||
| 2 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | |||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| 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 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Examination - 60% | |||||||||||
| 2 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | |||||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||||||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
- Edition: 7th (2016)
- Authors: Elena Bablenis Haveles
- Mosby Elsevier
- St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
- ISBN: 978-0-323-17111-3
- Binding: Paperback
Contemporary Orthodontics
- Edition: 5th (2013)
- Authors: William R. Proffitt
- Elsevier
- St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
- Binding: Hardcover
Mosby's Dental Drug Reference
- 12th edition (2017)
- Authors: Arthur Jeske
- Mosby
- St, Louis, Missouri St, Louis, Missouri , Missouri , USA
- ISBN: 9780323481113
- Binding: Paperback
Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental
- Edition: Version 2 (2012)
- Authors: Oral and Dental Expert Group
- Therapeutic Guidelines Limited
- Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , AUSTRALIA
- Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
A new edition of the Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental will be published in late 2019.
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.
k.smart@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 15 Jul 2019Module/Topic
General principles of pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Routes of administration
- Drug information sources
Chapter
Haveles, E.B. (2016) Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Ed. Chapter 1-3,9, Mosby Elsevier.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 22 Jul 2019Module/Topic
Pharmacology Local Anaesthesia
- Pharmacology of local anaesthetics
- Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors
- Clinical action of specific agents
- Systemic complications
Chapter
Haveles, E.B. (2016) Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Ed. Chapter 9, Mosby Elsevier.
Malamed, SF. (2012) Hand Book Of Local Anaesthesia 6th Ed., Chapter 3-4, Section 1, Mosby Elsevier.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 29 Jul 2019Module/Topic
- Autonomic drugs
- Non-opioid and opioid drugs
- Anti-microbials
Management of selected oral conditions
Chapter
Haveles, E.B. (2016) Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Ed. Chapter 4-8, Mosby Elsevier.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 05 Aug 2019Module/Topic
History of Orthodontics: Important influences around the globe
Craniofacial and dental arch development
Orthodontics in general practice
- Role of the Oral Health Therapist in general practice
- Treatment modalities from interception to surgery
- Referral timing and age for treatment
Chapter
Gill, D.S., Naini, F.B. Ed (2011) Orthodontics Principles and Practice, Dental Update, Chapter 1-2, 20, West Sussex Wiley-Blackwell.
Proffit, W.R., Fields, H.W., Sarver, D.M., Ackerman, J.L. (2013) Contemporary Orthodontics, 5th Ed, Pp2-10; 20-50, St Louis, Mosby Elsevier.
Tulloch, J.F.C., Proffit, W.R., Phillips, C.: Outcomes in a 2-phase randomised clinical trial of early Class II treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2004; 125:657–667.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 12 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Drugs with the potential to alter dental treatment
Chapter
Haveles, E.B. (2016) Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Ed. Part 3 - Drugs that may alter dental treatment, Mosby Elsevier.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 19 Aug 2019Module/Topic
vacation week
Chapter
vacation week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 26 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Prosthodontics appliances
- Standards
- Types
- Prosthodontics Issues
- Maintenance
Chapter
Stefnac and Nesbit (2017) Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry, 3rd Ed, p 61 - 71; 248-258, St Louis, Mosby.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 02 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Description of occlusion types
- Angle’s classification
- Andrew’s Keys to Ideal Occlusion
- Motivations for treatment – patient, peer and practitioner
Clinical records for orthodontic assessment
- Intra and extra-oral assessment
- Cephalometric analysis and tracing errors
- Tomography
- Tooth / arch analysis
- Photography
Chapter
Baumrind, S., Frantz, R.C. The reliability of head film measurements. 1. Landmark identification. Am J Orthod 1971;60: 111-27.
Gill, D.S., Naini, F.B. Ed (2011) Orthodontics Principles and Practice, Dental Update, Chapter 3,8-11, West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell.
Proffit, W.R., Fields, H.W., Sarver, D.M., Ackerman, J.L. (2013) Contemporary Orthodontics, 5th edition, St Louis, Elsevier, Pp114-146.
Wells LA. (1989) Straight-wire, The Concept and Appliance.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 09 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Chemotherapeutics and Oral Hygiene Product Revision (Wednesday)
Orthodontic lectures (during residential)
- Day 1 - Instruments - their use and care
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Day 2 - Retention - life long controversy
- Retainer types
- Third molars and their influence on tooth movement
Chapter
Gill, D.S., Naini, F.B. Ed (2011) Orthodontics Principles and Practice, Dental Update, Chapter 25, West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Two days intensive orthodontic practical training scheduled in Oral Health Simulatory Laboratory and Oral Health clinic.
Week 9
Begin Date: 16 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Treatment options
- Appliance types/components and their indications
- Adhesives and impression types
- Tooth movement model
Root resorption and possible influences
Care in orthodontic treatment
- Toothbrushing technique
- Flossing with braces and retainers
- Managing demineralisation
Chapter
Brezniak N, Wasserstein A. Root resorption after orthodontic treatment: part 2. literature review. Am. J. Orthod. Dentofac. Orthop. 1993;103: 138-46.
Gill, D.S., Naini, F.B. Ed (2011) Orthodontics Principles and Practice, Dental Update, Chapter 3, West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell.
Heintze, S.D., Jost-Brinkmann, P.G., Loundos, J., (1996) Effectiveness of three different types of electric toothbrushes compared with a manual technique in orthodontic patients. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 1996; 110:630-8.
Knosel, J., Bojes, M., Jung, K., Ziebolz, D., (2012) Increase susceptibility for white spot lesions by surplus orthodontic etching exceeding bracket base area. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 2012;141:574-82.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 23 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Drugs with the potential to alter dental treatment
Chapter
Haveles, E.B. (2016) Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Ed. Part 3 - Drugs that may alter dental treatment, Mosby Elsevier.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 30 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Sleep apnoea – the growing treatment demands
Orthognathic surgery and its role in orthodontics
Dentofacial anomalies
- Frequently observed anomalies and their management
- Role of the orthodontist in the management team
Chapter
Gill, D.S., Naini, F.B. Ed (2011) Orthodontics Principles and Practice, Dental Update, West Sussex, Wiley- Blackwell, Chapter 25, 26, 27 & 3.
Little, R.M. Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment: University of Washington studies. Semin Orthod. 1999; 5:191–204.
Song, F., Landes, D.P., Glenny, A.M., Sheldon, T.A. The prophylactic removal of impacted third molars: an assessment of published reviews, British Dental Journal 1997;182:339-346.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 07 Oct 2019Module/Topic
In-class test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class test
In-class Test Due: Week 12 Wednesday (9 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 14 Oct 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 21 Oct 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Uniform and clinical attire:
All students are to comply with uniform requirements in the prosthetic laboratory and during the orthodontic residential.
1 In-class Test(s)
The in-class test will be a station based examination on orthodontics, prosthodontics and pharmacology. Students will move from station to station at timed intervals. The stations will include but not be limited to, items such as orthodontic models, radiographs, prescribed and non-prescribed pharmaceuticals, prosthodontics appliances, orthodontic instruments and local anaesthetic agents. All questions are relevant to the clinical application of orthodontics, prosthodontics and pharmacology.
Late submissions: Marks will be deducted at a penalty of 5% or equivalent of the total available marks for the assessment for each calendar day (full or part) if it is overdue.
Week 12 Wednesday (9 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
In-class test will be held in the scheduled lecture time in Week 12.
In-class test results released with final unit grade.
Critical thinking and application of learnt basic clinical concepts into real life situations.
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated form 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 in-class of at least 50%.
- Describe classes of malocclusion, treatment options and explain the reasons necessitating orthodontic treatment
- Describe the management of patients with fixed and removable oral prosthodontic appliances, including implants
- Integrate knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy of the major classes of drugs used in dental treatment and drugs taken by children, adolescents and adult patients, relative to oral complications and alterations in dental management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
2 Practical Assessment
The orthodontic workbook includes practical competency tasks in orthodontics in the simulation laboratories and oral health clinic. Students with previous training and qualifications can apply to the unit coordinator for an exemption. Late submissions: marks will be deducted at a penalty of 5% or equivalent of the total available marks for the assessment for each calendar day (full or part) if it is overdue.
The due dates for the workbooks will be clearly stated in the orthodontic workbook.
The assessment rubrics for the practical competency tasks will be clearly stated in the workbook.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in impressions for orthodontic purposes, deriving a correct cephalometric tracing, placing and fixing arch wires; and removing brackets, bands arch wire, modules, ligature wire, elastic and separating elastics using appropriate instruments, equipment and techniques
- Communicate information regarding oral health to a range of patients
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Practical Assessment
The prosthodontics workbook includes practical competency tasks in prosthodontics in the laboratory. Students with previous training and qualifications can apply to the unit coordinator for an exemption. Late submissions: Marks will be deducted at a penalty of 5% or equivalent of the total available marks for the assessment for each calendar day(full or part) if it is overdue.
The due dates for the workbook will be clearly stated in the prosthodontic workbook.
The assessment rubrics for the practical competency tasks will be clearly stated in the workbook.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in clinical and laboratory procedures for impressions, study models, mouthguard and medicament trays
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
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?
