ORHL1201: Semester 2, 2024
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ORHL1201: Foundations of Oral Health II

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

In this unit of study students build on the theoretical knowledge of periodontics cariology and prevention and are introduced to the foundations of health and the framework for health promotion.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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ORHL1101
Corequisites
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ORHL1202 and ORHL1204
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au
Rahena Akhter, rahena.akhter@sydney.edu.au
Ashleigh Ayo, ashleigh.ayo@sydney.edu.au
Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
Jacqueline Biggar, jacqueline.biggar@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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hurdle task
Final examination - periodontics, cariology, tooth morphology
Written exam on periodontics, cariology and tooth morphology.
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO1 LO5
Supervised exam
? 
hurdle task
Final exam - local anaesthesia
Final exam on local anaesthesia
20% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
Online task Early feedback quiz
#earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 03
Due date: 16 Aug 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 16 Aug 2024
10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3
Presentation group assignment Periodontics tutorial presentation (ORHL1201)
Tutorial presentation - periodontal disease and systemic disease
10% Week 05
Due date: 26 Aug 2024 at 09:00

Closing date: 26 Aug 2024
5 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5
Assignment Cariology written assessment
Written assessment on diet and dental caries
15% Week 09
Due date: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 27 Sep 2024
700 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
Assignment Oral health in society written assessment
Oral health in society written assessment
15% Week 13
Due date: 01 Nov 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Nov 2024
700 words
Outcomes assessed: LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

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

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

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
Week 01 Classification - Periodontal Health, Gingival Diseases and Conditions - (Periodontics) M.Aley Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO5
Caries prevention via plaque control and diet control - (Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Week 02 Classification - Periodontitis - (Periodontics) M.Aley Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO5
The mechanism of action of fluoride and caries prevention via topical fluoride - (Cariology) R. Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Primary vs Permanent Dentition and Differentiation of Permanent Molars (Tooth Morphology) K. Cheng (half cohort per tutorial) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 03 Classification - Other Conditions Affecting the Periodontium (Periodontics) P. Westhoff Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO5
Caries prevention and microbiological consideration - (Cariology) C.Adler Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Calcification, Crown Root Formation, and Eruption Sequence (Tooth Morphology) K. Cheng (Half cohort per tutorial) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 04 Classification - Tutorial group work - (Periodontics) T.Acret & P. Westhoff (half cohort each tutorial, run concurrently, Thursday) Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5
Diet, nutrition and dental caries - (Cariology) N.Barrett (pre-recorded) Independent study (1 hr) LO3
Health policy and health promotion (Oral Health in Society). Kelsey Ingram (Guest lecturer) Online class (1 hr) LO6
Week 05 Introduction to local anaesthesia and review of head & neck anatomy (LA) A.Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Tutorial presentations – Periodontal disease and Systemic diseases - (Periodontics) T.Acret & P. Westhoff (half cohort each tutorial, run concurrently, Thursday) Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Arresting / remineralising carious lesions (other chemotherapeutic approaches to caries prevention ACP, CPP, SDF, bicarb, gum) - (Cariology) M.Lawther Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Water Fluoridation (Oral Health in Society) Prof Woosung Sohn Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Week 06 Neurophysiology of nerves and mechanism of action of local anaesthesia (LA) A. Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1
Classification - Peri-Implant Health and Diseases - (Periodontics) T.Acret Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO5
Cariology from an oral pathology perspective (Cariology) B.Sarrafour (CPC dry teaching lab 1.4/1.5) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
The National Oral Health Plan: Healthy mouths, healthy lives (Oral Health in Society) TBA Online class (1 hr) LO6
Week 07 Local anaesthetic agents (LA) A.Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Nutrition, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease (Periodontics) N.Barrett (pre-recorded lecture) Independent study (1 hr) LO2
Dietary advice in the dental setting (T.Acret and M.Lawther) (half class per tutorial, Thursday) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO2
Salivary dysfunction (Cariology) A.Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Occlusion, Mixed Dentition and Dental Age (Tooth Morphology) K. Cheng (half cohort per tutorial) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 08 Armamentarium and set up (LA) A.Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Periodontitis from an Oral Pathology Perspective (Periodontics) B. Sarrafpour (CPC Dry teaching lab1.4/1.5) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2
The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 1: Patient assessment and clinical assessment (Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Week 09 LA techniques & procedures (LA) A.Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy (Periodontics) P. Westhoff (Thursday) Lecture (1 hr) LO2
The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 2: ICDAS, Bitewing survey (Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Disorders in Tooth Development 1 (Tooth Morphology) K. Cheng (half cohort per tutorial) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 10 Calculation of maximum dose and systemic complications (LA) A. Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Encouraging Patient Behavior Change With Motivational Interviewing - (Periodontics) M.Aley Lecture (1 hr) LO2
The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 3: analysis, diagnosis, risk determination and oral care plan (Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Health promotion approaches and evaluation (OHS) L.Smtih (pre-recorded) Independent study (1 hr) LO6
Week 11 Local complications and post-op considerations (LA) A. Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Maintenance for the Periodontal patient -(Periodontics) P. Westhoff (Thursday) Lecture (1 hr) LO2
The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 4: case presentation, informed consent, behaviour management and oral hygiene coaching(Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Disorders in Tooth Development 2 (Tooth Morphology) K. Cheng (half cohort per tutorial) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 12 Revision & review (LA) A. Ayo Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the OHT - (Periodontics) Independent study (1 hr) LO2
The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 5 Communication skills, toothbrushing coaching skills, diet management, lesions progression, review lesions and recall (Cariology) R.Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Epidemiology and Oral Health (Oral Health in Society). Dr Arash Ghanbarzadegan Online class (1 hr) LO6
Week 13 Periodontal case study - (Periodontics) - P. Westhoff (half cohort in each tutorial, run consecutively, Thursday) Tutorial (1 hr) LO2
Dental and Fluorosis and review on Caries Management System (Cariology) R. Akhter Tutorial (1 hr) LO3

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.

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. Identify and interpret changes to the hard and soft tissues of the oral anatomy relevant to the development and treatment of oral disease and the administration of local anaesthesia
  • LO2. Apply patient data to determine the development of oral disease, the associated host response, and preventive measures
  • LO3. Explain the dental caries disease process from a pathological, microbiological and epidemiological perspective.
  • LO4. Describe the various types of local anaesthetic agents and procedures used to provide pain-free dentistry, including dosages, management and potential complications
  • LO5. Explain the classification and management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases
  • LO6. Describe the connection between health promotion and health policy development

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

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes have been made to the assessments in response to student and faculty feedback. LA exam is now held in exam period. Weighting of final exams is reduced from 75% to 60%, inclusion of an oral health promotion assessment to align with new learning outcome.

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).

Disclaimer

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This unit of study outline was last modified on 21 Jun 2024.

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