Outline

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	DENT6391
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	physical and/or mental impairments jeopardizing performance of safe clinical dentistry and safety/health of patients and staff.
Assumed knowledge ?	Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Dale Howes, dale.howes@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Seminar submission and presentation (for DENT6395) Literature review, scientific write up, submission and oral presentation	20%	-	2 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam	Written Examination (For DENT 6391) Written Examination (For DENT 6391)	15%	Formal exam period	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam	Written examination (for DENT6395) Written examination (for DENT6395)	55%	Formal exam period	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Seminar submission and presentation (for DENT6391) Literature review, scientific write up, submission and oral presentation.	10%	Ongoing	2 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
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WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Weekly	See integrated lecture, tutorial seminar programme	Seminar (11 hr)

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. understand and be capable of informed discrimination when evaluating the merits of conflicting philosophies with regard to the biological and physical rationale for the occlusal, clinical and laboratory procedures employed in the diagnosis, construction and delivery of different types of prostheses for the patient with advanced prosthodontic needs.
LO2. demonstrate detailed knowledge in endodontics, involving diagnosis of endodontic status, prognosis, the endodontic-periodontal relationship, evaluation of endodontic success and current concepts in endodontic treatment
LO3. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of biomaterials expected of a specialist prosthodontist including, but limited to those used in oral rehabilitation, endodontics, periodontics and maxillofacial surgery
LO4. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of orthodontics required of a specialist in prosthodontics in order to manage interdisciplinary straightforward and complex orthodontic-prosthodontic cases in children and adults.
LO5. demonstrate detailed knowledge in use of surgical periodontology techniques required of a specialist in prosthodontics including but not limited to the relationship between periodontal health and prosthodontic treatment, crown lengthening, hemi-section and peri-implant tissue management.
LO6. demonstrate detailed understanding of the importance of maintenance and the management of complications in relation to fixed and removable prosthodontics
LO7. demonstrate a working knowledge of dento-legal ethics and regulatory law expected of a specialist in prosthodontics

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
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Prosthodontics - 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.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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 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.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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 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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 4.2.g. the principles and application of pharmacology. 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness 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.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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 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 4.1.c. development, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 4.2.g. the principles and application of pharmacology. 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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.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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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.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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 4.2.g. the principles and application of pharmacology. 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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.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 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 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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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.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 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 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 4.1.c. development, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, 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. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, and 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.

Prosthodontics -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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.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
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
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
4.1.c		development, 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.c		the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures
4.2.d		removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics
4.2.f		dental materials, and
4.2.g		the principles and application of pharmacology.
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		undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation
5.2.d		evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.

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