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DENT6395: Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2B

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

This unit provides advanced didactic training at the postgraduate level in advanced fixed and removable prosthodontics. Development of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis of information on advanced prosthodontics via tutorials, journal discussions, self directed study, seminar preparation and delivery. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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DENT6391
Corequisites
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DENT6394 and DENT6396 and DENT6012
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Knowledge beyond that expected of a first-year prosthodontic registrar

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Dale Howes, dale.howes@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Geoffrey Borlase, geoffrey.borlase@sydney.edu.au
Massimiliano Guazzato, massimiliano.guazzato@sydney.edu.au
Terry Walton, terry.walton@sydney.edu.au
Dale Howes, dale.howes@sydney.edu.au
David Sykes, david.sykes@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Suhas Deshpande, suhas.deshpande@sydney.edu.au
Matthew Daniel McLaughlin, matthew.mclaughlin@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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hurdle task
Written examination (for DENT6395)
Written examination (for DENT6395)
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Year Mark DENT6391
Marks from Semester 1 DENT6391
10% Ongoing Marks from Semester 1 DENT6391
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation hurdle task Seminar presentation (for DENT6395)
Literature review, scientific write up, submission and oral presentation
20% Ongoing Ongoing see presentation time table
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Seminar Submissions
Seminar Submissions 1 week prior to presentation
20% Ongoing Ongoing see presentation time table
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Portfolio of work
Submission of Portfolio of work
10% Week 13
Due date: 27 Oct 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 27 Oct 2023
Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Written Exam:  2 hour examination
     
  • Active seminar participation is expected and will be assessed by supervisors. At least one formal Seminar Presentation will include a literature review submission at the highest level to evaluate the student in review, understanding and critical appraisal as well as scientific writing skills.  Written submission to be handed in at least 1 week before presentation.  Submission to be submitted through turnitin.
    A slide presentation will summarise the submission and present the salient features of the topic.  The student is expected to lead a scientific discussion on the topic.
  • Submission of seminars to be added to portfolio of activities  

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

To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard

Distinction

75 - 84

To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard

Credit

65 - 74

To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard

Pass

50 - 64

To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard

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:

The course coordinator reserves the right to impose late penalties as per faculty procedures.

Academic integrity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple extensions

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

Special consideration

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

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

Using AI responsibly

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

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Weekly See integrated lecture, tutorial seminar programme Seminar (11 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 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

Recommended Text Books:
Removable Prosthodontics:

  • Zarb G, Hobkirk J, Eckert S & Jacob R (2012) Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients, 13th Edition. Elselvier.
  • Stewart's Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics - 4th Edition Pheonix RD, et al
  • Preiskel H.W. (1996) Overdentures made easy: A guide to implant and root supported prostheses. Quintessence Books.
  • arr A.B & Brown D.T. (2016) McCrackens Removable Partial Dentures. 13th Edition.Elselvier.
  • Davenport J.C., Basker R.M., Heath J.R., Ralph J.P., & Glantz P.O. (2000) A Clinical Guide to Removable Partial Dentures. BDJ Series. London United Kingdom.
  • Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients – Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses. 13th Edition George A. Zarb, John A Hobkirk,
  • Steven E. Eckert, Rhonda Jacob, Elsevier 2013
  • eBook: Fundamentals of Removable Partial Dentures. 4th Edition. © CP Owen https://appropriatech.com/#post-29

​Fixed Prosthodontics

  • Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics - 5th edition Rosenstiel SF, Land MF, Fujimoto J.
  • Oral Rehabilitation – A Case-Based Approach. Iven Klineberg, Diana Kingston. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
  • Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics. 4th Edition; Herbert T Shillingburg, Suzan E Stone, Quintessence, 2012
  • Clinical Problem Solving in Prosthodontics by David W. Bartlett, 2003. Churchill Publishers.
  • 06/01/2020 Viewing Module DENT6398 - Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3A
  • curriculum/index.cfm?action=viewmodule&moduleid=206751&returnto=mymodules 20/21
  • Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics, Volume 1: Esthetic Analysis: A Systematic Approach to Prosthetic Treatment. By Mauro Fradeani
  • Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics, Volume 2. Prosthetic Treatment: A Systematic Approach to Esthetic, Biologic, and Functional Integration. Fradeani, Mauro and Barducci, Giancarlo. Quintessence Publishing

Geriatric Dentistry:

  • Holm-Pedersen P., Walls A.W.G., & Ship J.A. (2015) Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry.John Wiley & Sons
  • Geriatric Dentistry: Caring for Our Aging Population; by Paula K. Friedman | Oct 13, 2014; Wiley Publishing

Implant Dentistry

  • Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Simplified Clinical Analysis for Predictable Treatment, Second Edition. Franck Renouard, Bo Rangert. Quintessence 2007
  • Contemporary Implant Dentistry - 3e 3rd Edition - Misch CE
  • Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry - Moy PK, Pozzi A, Beumer J Quintesscence Publication
  • Journal of Prosthodontics on Dental Implants by Avinash Bidra and Stephen Parel | Sep 28, 2015
  • Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry: Prosthodontic Principles: Volume 1: John Beumer III, Robert R Faulkner, et al. | Mar 15, 2015

Dental Materials:

  • Phillips' Science of Dental Materials, 12th editiopn, By: Kenneth Anusavice. Elsevier pulishing

Journals:

  • Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Journal of Prosthodontics
  • Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
  • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry - Quintessence Publishing
  • Journal of Materials Science
  • Geriodontology International Journal of Oral Implantology & Clinical Research
  • The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
  • Clinical Oral Implants Research Implant Dentistry

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Prosthodontics - 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.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.
LO2
Prosthodontics - DBA
1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health
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.
LO3
Prosthodontics - DBA
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.
LO4
Prosthodontics - 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.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.
LO5
Prosthodontics - 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.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.
LO6
Prosthodontics - 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.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.
LO7
Prosthodontics - 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.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 T P A recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately
1.b T P A practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
1.c T P A 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 T P A 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 T P A displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s
1.f T P A understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping
1.g T P A demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning
1.h T P A supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and
1.i T P A demonstrating leadership in the profession.
2.a T P 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 T P A use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment
2.e T P A interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas.
3.a T P A critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and
3.b T P A synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4.1.a T P A historical and contemporary literature
4.1.b T P A the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences
4.1.c T P A development, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck
4.1.d T P A the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and
4.1.e T P A management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients.
4.2.c T P A the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures
4.2.d T P A removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics
4.2.f T P A dental materials, and
4.2.g T P A the principles and application of pharmacology.
5.1.a T P 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 T P A managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and
5.1.c T P A managing complications.
5.2.a T P A undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation
5.2.d T P A evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.

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