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DENT5163: Orthodontics Clinical Training 3

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

This unit is designed to familiarise students with the important aspects of orthodontic clinical set-up and basic clinical skills. Students will be trained to undertake basic clinical procedures, including orthodontic bracket bonding, removable appliance placement and bonded appliances cementation.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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(DENT5160 and DENT5161) or DENT6226
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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physical and/or mental impairments jeopardizing performance of safe clinical dentistry and safety/health of patients and staff.
Assumed knowledge
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Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Ali Darendeliler, ali.darendeliler@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam hurdle task Written exam (for DENT5160)
Theory exam
25% - 3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Final exam Wire bending exam (for DENT5160)
Practical exam
0% - 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration hurdle task Oral Viva voce exam (for DENT5160)
Oral exam
25% Formal exam period n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Creative assessment / demonstration hurdle task Oral Viva voce exam (for DENT5163)
Oral exam
25% Formal exam period n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Final exam hurdle task Written exam part 1 (for DENT5163)
Theory exam
12.5% Formal exam period 3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Final exam hurdle task Written exam part 2 (for DENT5163)
Theory exam
12.5% Formal exam period 3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Final exam Wire bending exam (for DENT5163)
Practical exam
0% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6
Skills-based evaluation Continuous log book (for DENT5160 and DENT5163)
Logbook
0% Progressive n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Assignment and essay (for DENT5160 and DENT5163)
Essay and Powerpoint presentations
0% Progressive To be advised in Semester 1
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Continuous logbook (for DENT5160 and DENT5163): The completed sheets within the orthodontic logbook form a record of all procedures and items of treatment that have been completed for patients in the specialist clinics. These assessments aim to determine student development of clinical competency with patient care as developed during the semester. The assessments also contribute to progression decisions and include consideration of professionalism; patient management and communication.
  • Wire bending examination (for DENT5160): In semester 1, there is a practical wire bending examination which requires critical thinking and practical wire-bending skills with the expected standard of a first year trainee in orthodontics.
  • Wire bending examination (for DENT5163): In semester 2, there is a practical wire bending examination which requires critical thinking and practical wire-bending skills with the expected standard of a first year trainee in orthodontics.
  • Assignment and essay (for DENT5160 and DENT5163)An assignment and essay on a topic that will be advised in Semester 1.
  • Oral (viva voce) examination (for DENT5160)In semester 1, there is a general viva voce examination in which, DENT5160, DENT5161, and DENT5162 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of
    study, with the expected standard of a first year trainee in orthodontics.
  • Oral (viva voce) examination (for DENT5163)In semester 2, there is a general viva voce examination in which, DENT5163, DENT5164, and DENT5165 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of
    study, with the expected standard of a first year trainee in orthodontics.
  • Written examination (for DENT5160)In semester 1, there is a written paper with generally 3 essay questions in which, DENT5160, DENT5161, and DENT5162 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of study, with the expected standard of a first year trainee in orthodontics.
  • Written examination (for DENT5163): In semester 2, there are two written papers with generally 3 essay questions or a series of single best answer questions in which, DENT5163, DENT5164 and DENT5165 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of study, with the expected standard of a first year trainee in Orthodontics.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assessments must be submitted by the due date. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form will incur penalties. Late penalties will apply once the due date and time has passed. The closing date (if specified) is the final date for late submissions; after this date no submissions will be accepted.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period Cleft: The complications associated with CLP (ex. hearing, speech) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5
Tip Edge PLUS 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Week -01 Exo or non-exo debate Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO7
Soft tissue analysis and facial aesthetics Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO7
Impacted Canines 2: Prevention & Interception 2 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7
Week -02 Retention Appliances Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO7
Week -03 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 7 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Openbite I (Aetiology,types, Diagnosis) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO7
Openbite II (Management) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO7
Class II Division I: Mandibular growth modification III Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week -04 Treatment of occlusal plane Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
PA ceph analysis and traverse problems Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week -05 Computerised cephalometric analysis (2D and 3D) and prediction Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO7
Week 01 Class III adjunct procedures used with Face mask therapy Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Cleft: The role of surgical procedures Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5
Week 02 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
MBT Technique Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Treatment planning for the dentally compromised patient Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 04 Begg-Hybrid Course Workshop (3 hr) LO5
Removable appliance construction Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 05 Cleft: Feeding: Oral hygiene instructions Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5
Wire Bending Workshop (3 hr) LO4 LO7
Facial Asymmetry Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 06 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Lip Bumper Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 07 Class II: Camouflage Treatment & Stability Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Treatment planning: from diagnosis to retention (including discussion on cases) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 08 Anchorage: Why types and its control Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 10 Molar Uprighting Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 11 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Removable appliance lecture/ Removable appliance checking and activation Workshop (3 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 12 Cleft: The role of distraction osteogenesis Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5
Week 14 (STUVAC) Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Challenge Case: Maxillary central incisor Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Gummy Smiles Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Weekly Case Discussion Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.

  • Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Orthodontic books and Reading Lists designed and updated each year for each tutorial/Course. Students are required to read and critically review the designated reading and present their views in the tutorials.

The following are some suggested reference textbooks:

  1. Proffit, W.R., Fields, H.W. Jr. & Sarver, D.M. (2013). Contemporary orthodontics. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier
  2. Graber, T.M., Vanarsdall, R.L. & Vig, K.W.L. (2012). Orthodontics: current principles and techniques. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier
  3. Proffit, W.R., White, R.P. & Sarver, D.M. (2003). Contemporary treatment of dentofacial deformity. St Louis, Mo: Mosby
  4. Burstone C.J. & Choi K. (2015). The biomechanical foundation of clinical orthodontics. Chicago: Quintessence Publishing Co
  5. Nanda R. & Miner A. (2015). Esthetic and biomechanics in orthodontics. St Louis, Mo : Elsevier

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Provide an overview of patient diagnostic aids (study models, radiographs, photographs and model analysis), interview data e.g. medical and dental history and patient’s chief complaint, cephalometric examination, classification of malocclusion and their treatments, wire properties in orthodontic appliances, bracket and band placement and bonding material
  • LO2. Be familiar with chair side assistance and case presentation and tutorials of other postgraduate students
  • LO3. Be able to take appropriate clinical records, photos and radiographs from patients and have planning sessions with the tutors.
  • LO4. demonstrate different applications of mechanotherapy for clinical proficiency and undertake orthodontic bracket positioning in different malocclusions and trained to approach more complex orthodontic problems
  • LO5. Be familiar with impacted tooth, cleft-lip and palate, and demonstrate an emerging understanding of important orthodontic techniques including self-ligating brackets, Begg and Tip-Edge, orthodontic implants and functional appliances
  • LO6. Be able to perform basic wire bending skills
  • LO7. Demonstrate an emerging ability to evaluate the orthodontic literature

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Orthodontics - DBA
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background
2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and
4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and
4.2.a. the principles of biomechanics and materials science
4.2.d. application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment
4.2.f. biomechanical and physiological principles in the fabrication and placement of fixed and removable appliances, and
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.2.c. evaluating and recognising the dental and skeletal effects of orthodontic treatment in the individual patient and modification to treatment strategies when appropriate. This should include the retention period of treatment.
LO2
Orthodontics - DBA
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession.
2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background
LO3
Orthodontics - DBA
1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background
2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and
4.2.d. application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.2.c. evaluating and recognising the dental and skeletal effects of orthodontic treatment in the individual patient and modification to treatment strategies when appropriate. This should include the retention period of treatment.
LO4
Orthodontics - DBA
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and
4.2.a. the principles of biomechanics and materials science
4.2.f. biomechanical and physiological principles in the fabrication and placement of fixed and removable appliances, and
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.2.c. evaluating and recognising the dental and skeletal effects of orthodontic treatment in the individual patient and modification to treatment strategies when appropriate. This should include the retention period of treatment.
LO5
Orthodontics - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck
4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and
4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients.
4.2.a. the principles of biomechanics and materials science
4.2.d. application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment
4.2.e. management of development and dentofacial disorders, including orthognathic surgical procedures
4.2.f. biomechanical and physiological principles in the fabrication and placement of fixed and removable appliances, and
5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests
5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and
5.2.c. evaluating and recognising the dental and skeletal effects of orthodontic treatment in the individual patient and modification to treatment strategies when appropriate. This should include the retention period of treatment.
LO6
Orthodontics - DBA
4.2.a. the principles of biomechanics and materials science
4.2.f. biomechanical and physiological principles in the fabrication and placement of fixed and removable appliances, and
5.2.c. evaluating and recognising the dental and skeletal effects of orthodontic treatment in the individual patient and modification to treatment strategies when appropriate. This should include the retention period of treatment.
LO7
Orthodontics - DBA
1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional costs

•Candidates are strongly recommended to attend conferences that are organised by Australia Society of Orthodontics and the conference costs are not covered. •Camera, specialised ring flash, SD card, laptop and backup hard drives

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

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