Course overview
The University of Adelaide postgraduate Doctor of Clinical Dentistry program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is of three years duration and leads to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. This course is part of a specific program designed to lead to a specialist registration in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The course comprises a mix of coursework, diagnostic histopathology and some clinical work.
Course learning outcomes
- Outline the normal anatomy and histology of the teeth, jaw bones, oral soft tissues and salivary glands.
- Identify the core pathological processes which affect the body at a general tissue and organ level.
- Describe the pathology and histopathological diagnosis of diseases affecting the teeth, the jaw bones, the oral soft tissues and the salivary glands for simple clinical cases.
- Provide a clinical perspective to oral disease processes for simple clinical cases.
- Correctly identify the knowledge and skills required for tissue handling, processing and report writing.
- Undertake a literature review to plan and prepare for discipline specific research to foster discovery and inquiry.
- Identify the skills, knowledge and attitude required to manage patients in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Practice diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, under supervision, and contribute to comprehensive, safe and high-quality dental (and medical) care, including general roles required for routine dental practice for individuals and/or community groups.
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