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DENT5172: Orthodontics Clinical Training 9

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

This unit is designed to teach students how to combine and integrate various orthodontic techniques and apply them to resolving complicated orthodontic problems. The students are taught to treat malocclusions using various techniques including combined mechanisms consisting of different techniques that are suitable for the specific case. The hybrid mechanism, which combines various bracket systems to achieve maximum effects, is also an important treatment philosophy that the students are required to further learn and use in clinic.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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(DENT5169 and DENT5170) or DENT6229
Corequisites
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DENT5173 and DENT5174
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Emre Kayalar, emre.kayalar@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation Wire bending exam (for DENT5172)
Practical exam
0% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Skills-based evaluation Oral Viva voce exam (for DENT5172)
Oral exam
100% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation Continuous logbook (for DENT5172 and DENT5175)
logbook
0% Progressive n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Assessment summary

  • Required Formative Continuous Log Book Assessment (for DENT5172 and 5175): 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.  If this is incomplete by the end of the semester, penalties may be issued in line with the Faculty of Dentistry’s Professionalism Expectations policy.
  • Required Formative Wire-bending assessment (for DENT5172): In Semester 1, there is a 1-hour practical wire bending examination which requires critical thinking and practical wire-bending skills with the expected standard of a third year trainee in Orthodontics.  This wire-bending examination covers both DENT5172 and DENT5173.
  • Required Formative Assignment Essay (for DENT5172 and DENT5175): An essay on a topic that will be advised in Semester 1.  This essay is used to assess performance across the 3 units of study: Clinical Orthodontic Training 5 (DENT5172 & DENT5175), Clinical Orthodontic Training 6 (DENT5173 & DENT5176) and Orthodontic Theory 3 (DENT5174 & DENT5177).  If this is incomplete by the end of the semester, penalties may be issued in line of the Faculty of Dentistry’s Professionalism Expectations policy.
  • Summative Oral (Viva Voce) Examination (for DENT5172): In Semester 1, there is a 2-hour general Viva Voce examination in which, DENT5172, DENT5173 and DENT5174 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of study, with the expected standard of a third year trainee in Orthodontics.  This exam contributes to 50% of overall assessment weighting for this year long UoS.
  • Summative Oral (Viva Voce) Examination (for DENT5175):In Semester 2, there are two 2-hour general Viva Voce examination in which, DENT5175, DENT5176 and DENT5177 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of study, with the expected standard of a third year trainee in Orthodontics. A minimal of 15 finished orthodontic cases and 10 in-treatment cases are to be presented during this examination.  These exams coontribute to 25% of overall assesssment weighting for this year long UoS.
  • Summative Written Examination (for DENT5175): In Semester 2, there are written papers with generally 3 essay questions or series of single best answer type examination in which, DENT5175, DENT5176 and DENT5177 are examined together covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these units of study, with the expected standard of a third year trainee in Orthodontics.  These exams contribute to 25% of overall assessment weighting for this year long UoS.
  • 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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 6 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Pre-semester Early and mixed dentition treatment Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Week -01 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Vertical assessment Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Cleft: Growth in CLP patient Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Week -02 Tip-Edge PLUS Course – One Day Intensive Workshop (6 hr) LO4
Week -05 Indirect bonding Tutorial (1 hr) LO2
Cleft: Introduction to CLP: Types of cleft lip and palate Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Week 01 Smile aesthetic and anterior teeth Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Non-extraction Treatment Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 03 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 3 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Molar distalisation Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Class II Division I: Headgear: history, types and clinical management Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Class II Division I: Mandibular growth modification II Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Anchorage how and why Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Maxillary expansion Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Extraction treatment Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Cleft: Clinical management of bilateral and unilateral cleft lip and palate from birth to adulthood Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Week 05 Wire bending - loops Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Week 06 Biomechanics Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Orthodontics in medically compromised patients Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 4 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Management of Class I crowding Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Bimaxillary proclination and management Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
Functional appliances - Modes of action Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Impacted canines 1: Aetiology, prevelance, diagnosis Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Begg-Hybrid Course Workshop (6 hr) LO4
Superimposition Workshop (3 hr) LO3
Week 08 Cleft: The role of orthodontics - in perspective Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Therapeutic Class II and III Tutorial (1 hr) LO2
Wire bending Tutorial (3 hr) LO5
Week 10 Deepbite I: Aetiology, types & diagnosis Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Deepbite II: Treatment & Stability Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Wire bending Course – Half Day Workshop (3 hr) LO5
Wire bending – Finishing case discussions Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5
Class II div 2 malocclusions Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Impacted canines 3: Treatment (Open versus closed exposure/ Apically repositioned flap) and stability Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 12 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 5 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Class III: Camouflage treatment and stability Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 13 Class II treatment with functional appliances Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Impacted Canines 2: Prevention & Interception 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO6
Non-compliance appliances Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO6
Weekly Case Discussion Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7

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. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the independent processing of the entire course of treatment, including diagnosis and treatment planning and the implementation of specific treatment based on its underlying mechanisms
  • LO2. Demonstrate effective clinical protocols and management to efficiently finish orthodontic cases.
  • LO3. Demonstrate sufficient skills in cephalometric analysis and superimposition
  • LO4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and management of orthodontic problems such as impacted tooth and cleft-lip and palate and be able to recognise the current trend in orthodontics especially in treatment philosophies and orthodontic implants and functional appliances
  • LO5. Demonstrate advanced wire bending skills and advanced knowledge of physical principles underlying force delivery systems and distalisation biomechanics
  • LO6. Demonstrate an emerging ability to evaluate the orthodontic literature
  • LO7. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of various fixed retainers, bonded or banded, their effectiveness and limitations, including the ability to construct it

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
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
2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and
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.a. managing developmental and dentofacial anomalies including skeletal and/or dental discrepancies
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
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.
LO3
Orthodontics - DBA
4.2.d. application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment
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
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
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.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.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.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.a. managing developmental and dentofacial anomalies including skeletal and/or dental discrepancies
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
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
LO6
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
LO7
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.

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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