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ORAL11005 - Dental Morphology and Microscopic Anatomy

General Information

Unit Synopsis

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 including oral mucosa, alveolar processes, salivary glands and tissues of the periodontium. You will study distinct features and traits of teeth, in primary and permanent dentitions. This 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. You will study the normal process of eruption and exfoliation and developmental stages to enable you to identify abnormalities in the eruption sequence. The study of dental morphology and occlusion will also provide you with an understanding of tooth shape and function which applies to the restoration of natural tooth form. Throughout this unit you will familiarise yourself with the appearance of oral structures in dental radiographs. The knowledge gained from this unit will support your study of dental caries, periodontal disease and oral mucosal diseases within ORAL11003 Oral Pathology and Diagnosis. You will be required to attend a compulsory residential school.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 3
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites


Condition: Students must be enrolled in CB29 Oral Health Course to enrol in this unit.

Prerequisite: BIOH11005 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology

Corequisite: ORAL11004 Oral Anatomy

Anti requisite: Students should not be enrolled in ORAL11002 as this unit will replace ORAL11002, in part.

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2017

Term 2 - 2018 Profile
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019 Profile
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2021 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
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).

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. In-class Test(s) 20%
2. Practical and Written Assessment 30%
3. Examination 50%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 75.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 36.36% response rate.

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.

Source: In-class and student evaluations
Feedback
Students found the first In-class test challenging and asked for more practice and feedback on their answers before they attempted the assessment.
Recommendation
It is recommended that structured guidance be given on the written test, such that the first in-class assessment be conducted at midterm and the second test be conducted at the end of term. It is also recommended that students complete and receive feedback on a short practice test before the first in-class assessment.
Action Taken
The first in-class test was conducted midterm and the second test was conducted at the end of term. A short practice test was conducted prior to the first test. All students were provided feedback and invited to meet with the unit coordinator for further support and guidance.
Source: In-class and student evaluations
Feedback
Students enjoyed the anatomy sessions where they could work in groups and support each other's learning. Students found drawing on the white board in the anatomy tutoral sessions especially useful to better understand concepts and relationships to anatomical landmarks with the supervisor.
Recommendation
It is recommended that group work in the anatomy tutorial sessions continue, and students be encouraged to support each other’s learning during activities that includes drawing as a learning tool in oral anatomy.
Action Taken
The anatomy practical session continued as group study sessions and were guided workbook activities.
Source: In-class and student evaluations
Feedback
Students appreciated the weekly study guides as the guides outlined what was expected by listing the weekly learning objectives, what was important in the textbook reading for that week, extra reading when the topic was not covered by the textbook and by including an example of written exam style question.
Recommendation
It is recommended that study guides are prepared for each weekly topic and that these are displayed under the Learning Material label as a book resource.
Action Taken
Weekly study guides were provided.
Source: In class, by email and student evaluations.
Feedback
Students enjoyed the interactions with the guest lecturer on the topics of embryology and tooth development.
Recommendation
It is recommended to continue the the guest lecturer sessions and utilize the related teaching resources created for embryology and tooth development.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: In class, by email and student evaluations.
Feedback
Students enjoyed the session with the LA manikin but felt that their time was limited in this session.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the practical session for local anaesthesia be extended over two weeks instead of one.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: In class, by email and student evaluations.
Feedback
Students would like more time to review the nerves earlier in the term.
Recommendation
It is recommended the 2023 lecture schedule be amended to revise the nerves and landmarks for local anaesthesia earlier in the term.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: In class, by email and student evaluations
Feedback
Students struggled with understanding some aspects of microscopic anatomy. Lectures in some microscopic anatomy topics were too lengthy and could not be completed within the lecture time.
Recommendation
It is recommended the microscopic anatomy lectures be revised and additional learning resources be developed to assist students to learn microscopic anatomy concepts.
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the stages in tooth formation, and recognise the normal sequence of tooth eruption and exfoliation.
  2. Identify and describe the morphology of teeth in the primary and permanent dentition.
  3. Identify and describe normal occlusion, its development and function.
  4. Describe the microscopic features of tissues and organs associated with the oral cavity.
  5. Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required by an Oral Health Therapist.

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Describe the stages in tooth formation, and recognise the normal sequence of tooth eruption and exfoliation.

2. Identify and describe the morphology of teeth in the primary and permanent dentition.

3. Identify and describe normal occlusion, its development and function.

4. Describe the microscopic features of tissues and organs associated with the oral cavity.

5. Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms.

6. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required by 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 5 6
1 - In-class Test(s)
2 - Practical and Written Assessment
3 - Examination
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
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
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - In-class Test(s)
2 - Practical and Written Assessment
3 - Examination