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DENT5175: Orthodontics Clinical Training 11

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

This unit is designed to further teach students how to coordinate and integrate with other dental or surgical specialties for an interdisciplinary approach for the orthodontic patient. Students learn about independently processing the entire course of treatment, including diagnosis and treatment planning and the implementation of specific treatment based on its underlying mechanisms.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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(DENT5172 and DENT5173) or DENT6230
Corequisites
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DENT5176 and DENT5177
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Emre Kayalar, emre.kayalar@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Emre Kayalar, emre.kayalar@sydney.edu.au
Oyku Dalci, oyku.dalci@sydney.edu.au
Ali Darendeliler, ali.darendeliler@sydney.edu.au
Narayan Gandedkar, narayan.gandedkar@sydney.edu.au
Alice Wong, nam.wong@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Assignment and essay (for DENT 5172 and DENT5175)
Essay, Powerpoint presentations
0% Week 11
Due date: 20 Oct 2024 at 23:59
To be advised in Semester 1
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Supervised test
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Written exam part 1 (for DENT5175)
Theory exam
25% Week 12
Due date: 21 Oct 2024 at 09:00
2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Supervised test
? 
Written exam part 2 (for DENT5175)
Theory exam
25% Week 12
Due date: 22 Oct 2024 at 09:00
2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation Oral Viva voce exam part 1 (for DENT5175)
Oral exam
25% Week 12
Due date: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:00
2 Hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation Oral Viva voce exam part 2 (for DENT5175)
Oral exam
25% Week 12
Due date: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:00
2 Hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation Continuous logbook (for DENT5172 and DENT5175)
logbook
0% Week 12 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

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 contribute to 25% of overall assessment weighting for this year long UoS.
  • Summative Written Examination (for DENT5175): In Semester 2, there are two 3-hour 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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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 Cleft: The complications associated with CLP (ex. hearing, speech) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Tip Edge PLUS 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Week -01 Exo or non-exo debate Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Soft tissue analysis and facial aesthetics Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Impacted Canines 2: Prevention & Interception 2 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6
Week -02 Retention Appliances Tutorial (1 hr) LO7
Week -03 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 7 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Openbite I (Aetiology,types, Diagnosis) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Openbite II (Management) Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Class II Division I: Mandibular growth modification III Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week -04 Treatment of occlusal plane Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6
PA ceph analysis and traverse problems Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Week -05 Computerised cephalometric analysis (2D and 3D) and prediction Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Week 01 Class III adjunct procedures used with Face mask therapy Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Cleft: The role of surgical procedures Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 02 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
MBT Technique Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Treatment planning for the dentally compromised patient Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 04 Begg-Hybrid Course Workshop (6 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 05 Cleft: Feeding: Oral hygiene instructions Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Facial Asymmetry Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 06 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Lip Bumper Tutorial (1 hr) LO5
Week 07 Class II: Camouflage Treatment & Stability Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7
Treatment planning: from diagnosis to retention (including discussion on cases) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 08 Anchorage: Why types and its control Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Molar Uprighting Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 11 Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Removable appliance lecture/ Removable appliance checking and activation Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 12 Cleft: The role of distraction osteogenesis Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 14 (STUVAC) Tip-Edge PLUS Tutorial 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO4
Challenge Case: Maxillary central incisor Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO7
Gummy Smiles Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
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
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
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.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations
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
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
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.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.
LO3
Orthodontics - DBA
4.2.d. application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment
LO4
Orthodontics - DBA
4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
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.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
5.1.c. managing complications.
5.2.a. managing developmental and dentofacial anomalies including skeletal and/or dental discrepancies
5.2.b. managing functional occlusal and temporomandibular disorders, 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.
LO5
Orthodontics - DBA
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
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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