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DENT6214: Dento-alveolar Surgery 2

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Nepean Clinical School

The particular clinical skills relate to the examination and investigation of common oral-facial clinical problems - elective and emergency,construction of an appropriate management plan for common Oral Surgery patients. Undertake specialist examination techniques applicable to Oral surgery conditions, including endoscopic techniques, and apply as well as evaluate the results of head and neck imaging techniques. Core areas relate to: treatment of intra-oral benign and cystic lesionsof hard and soft tissues; management of benign salivary gland disease by intra-oral techniques and familiarity with the diagnosis and treatment of other salivary gland diseases; insertion of osseointegrated dental implants including bone augmentation and soft tissue management; management of adults and children as in-patients, including medicallyat-risk patients.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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DENT5204 and DENT6212 and DENT6213 and DENT6010
Corequisites
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DENT5207 and DENT6218 and DENT6011
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Stephen Cox, stephen.cox@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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hurdle task
Oral Surgery written exam (for DENT6214)
Written examination
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14
Participation Clinical attendance and participation (for DENT6214 and DENT6215)
Presentation and participation in seminars
20% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO14 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Clinical logbook and work-based assessment
Logbook
30% Ongoing ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14
Skills-based evaluation OSCA (for DENT6214)
Clinical competency assessment
10% Week 12
Due date: 14 May 2024 at 13:00
90 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Written examination (for DENT6215): Questions will include modified essay questions, in addition to multiple choice or single best answer types, where the student must select the correct answer from one of 4 or 5.
  • OSCA (for DENT6214): An OSCA (objective structured competency/clinical assessment) is an assessment where students move through a series of consecutively timed stations featuring models or articles requiring written short-answers; the emphasis is on assessment of diagnostic and interpretation skills in clinical settings.
  • MCQ exam (for DENT6214): Students are assessed on their theoretical and clinical knowledge. The exam usually has 150 questions.
  • Clinical logbook (for DENT6214 and DENT6215): The completed sheets within the oral surgery logbook form a record of all procedures and items of treatment that have been completed for patients in the specialist clinics. Collation of this information enables the calculation of a clinical mark.
  • Viva voce examination (for DENT6215): This examination includes clinical content, as well as basic biological sciences
    underpinning clinical diagnosis and patient management.

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.

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
- Extraction of teeth and retained roots/pathology Seminar (2 hr)  
Management of impacted and unerupted teeth Seminar (2 hr)  
Peri-radicular surgery Seminar (2 hr)  
Management of the pre-prosthetic patient Seminar (2 hr)  
Periodontal surgery Seminar (2 hr)  
Management of maxillary sinus conditions Seminar (2 hr)  
Management of infections in bone and soft tissues of the head and neck Seminar (2 hr)  
Management and appropriate referral of mucosal disease Seminar (2 hr)  
Management and appropriate referral of submucosal disease Seminar (2 hr)  
Management and appropriate referral of lesions and conditions affecting bone Seminar (2 hr)  
Labial and Facial skin Seminar (2 hr)  
Management of the surgical patient Seminar (2 hr)  
Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic aids Seminar (2 hr)  
Appropriate use of management adjuncts Seminar (2 hr)  
Risk management and management of complications Seminar (2 hr)  
Dental Implants Seminar (2 hr)  
Treatment planning Seminar (2 hr)  
Surgery Seminar (2 hr)  
Weekly Clinic session Clinical practice (3 hr)  
Oral surgery and surgical dentistry self-directed learning Independent study (3 hr)  
Oral surgery and surgical dentistry review conferences Forum (2 hr)  

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.

  • Kwon, PH, and DM Laskin. Clinician's Manual of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 3rd ed.: Quintessence Books, 1991.
  • Ord, RA, JD Langdon, MF Patel, and PA Brennan. Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2nd ed.: Hodder Arnold, 1998.
  • Scully, C. Medical Problems in Dentistry. 6th ed. Toronto: Churchill Livingstone, 1982.

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 in the clinical setting an emerging understanding of the moral, cultural, ethical principles, legal responsibilities and regulatory requirements involved in the management of oral surgical procedures and emergencies
  • LO2. demonstrate through reflective learning an understanding of personal limitations, and patient limitations and the need for continuing professional development in the management of the oral surgical patient
  • LO3. demonstrate an emerging capacity in communicating effectively with the patients, their relatives and carers as well as the dental team and other health professionals
  • LO4. demonstrate an emerging capacity in critically evaluating research and the literature, products and techniques in forming an evidence-based practice
  • LO5. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidenced-based information in relation to multidisciplinary management and algorhythmic approaches to the development of comprehensive treatment plans for the surgical management of patients and the management of complications
  • LO6. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to electronic monitoring that is pertinent to oral surgery management
  • LO7. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to the pre-eminent place of non-technical skills and human factors in the oral surgical management of patients
  • LO8. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to the historical and current management of oral surgery patients
  • LO9. demonstrate an emerging capacity to utilize the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures for the management and treatment planning, with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including the medically compromised patient
  • LO10. demonstrate an emerging capacity to recognise disorders of the oral and dentoalveolar tissues and differentiate those amenable to surgical and non-surgical management
  • LO11. demonstrate in the clinical setting an emerging knowledge of the basis, diagnosis and management of orofacial pain, odontogenic and oral infections and oral pathology
  • LO12. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical agents used in managing oral surgery patients including sedation and anaesthetic techniques
  • LO13. demonstrate emerging skills and understanding in managing surgical procedures to the oral and dentoalveolar tissues
  • LO14. demonstrate an emerging skill in managing oral and dentoalveolar trauma, including associated soft tissue injury.

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

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