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ORHL1202: Oral Health Clinical Practice II

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

In this unit, students continue to develop the skills needed for Periodontal Instrumentation and Tooth Conservation in a simulation environment, and begin to apply these periodontal instrumentation skills in the pre-clinical setting. Additionally, students continue to build on foundational theory and practice of dental radiography, professionalism and ethics, communication and motivational behaviour change.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points 12
Prerequisites
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ORHL1102
Corequisites
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ORHL1201 and ORHL1204
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Melinda Lawther, melinda.lawther@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s) Jennifer Mardini, jennifer.mardini@sydney.edu.au
Andrew Terry, andrew.terry@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Janet Wallace, janet.wallace@sydney.edu.au
William Carlson-Jones, william.carlsonjones@sydney.edu.au
Vesna Miletic, vesna.miletic@sydney.edu.au
Eduardo Delamare, eduardo.delamare@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Shwetha Hegde, shwetha.hegde@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Tooth Conservation Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
20% Formal exam period
Due date: 17 Nov 2023 at 23:59
2hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Periodontal Instrumentation Practical Examination
Practical Assessment
22.5% Formal exam period
Due date: 13 Nov 2023 at 09:00
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Skills-based evaluation Continuous Clinical Assessment: Periodontal Instrumentation
CCA: Practical Assessment
0% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3
Skills-based evaluation Continuous Clinical Assessment - Tooth Conservation
Ongoing continuous clinical assessment
10% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO3
Assignment Required Dental Materials & Tooth Conservation Quiz
Online Quiz
5% Week 06
Due date: 04 Sep 2023 at 23:59
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Skills-based evaluation Periodontal Mid Semester Summative Exam
Practical assessment
12.5% Week 07
Due date: 11 Sep 2023 at 00:00
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Assignment Required Periodontal Instrumentation Quiz
Online quiz
0% Week 10
Due date: 06 Nov 2023 at 23:59
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Radiography Quiz
Online Quiz
30% Week 12
Due date: 26 Oct 2023 at 23:59
-
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4
Assignment Reflective observational assignment
Reflective assessment on observation placement
0% Week 13
Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:59
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO5
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

All assessments must be submitted by the due date. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form will incur penalties.

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.

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:

Late penalties will apply once the due date and time has passed. The closing date (if specified) is the final date for late submissions; after this date no submissions will be accepted. 

Academic integrity

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

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

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period End Semester Summative Exam - Gracey Curettes 4 tasks (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Practical Assessment for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 01 Introduction to Dental Materials (tooth conservation) V. Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Matrix and Wedges (tooth conservation) V. Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Radiographic anatomy - part 1 (radiology) S. Hegde Lecture (1 hr) LO4
The National Law (Professional Practice) M.Aley Online class (1.5 hr) LO5
Introduction to dental charting & item numbers (professional practice) W.Carlson-Jones Lecture (1 hr) LO5
Universal Curette (ant and Post) & Sharpening (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (0.5 hr) LO2
Week 02 Glass Ionomer Cement and temporisation (tooth conservation) V. Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Lining and Dental Amalgam (tooth conservation) V. Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Radiographic Anatomy - part 2 (radiology) S. Hegde Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Professionalism and e-professionalism (professional practice) L.Smith Workshop (1 hr) LO5
Ultrasonic Scaler Subg/Supra ging tech Anterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) Online class (1 hr) LO1
Week 03 Universal Curette (ant and Post) & Sharpening (Groups X/Y) (periodontics) A. Terry (MONDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class III CR (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (TUESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class III (cont’d) and Class IV (tooth cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (WEDNESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class V GI Restoration (conventional GI Fuji IX, RMGI Fuji II LC) (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J.Mardini (FRIDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Radiology and Patterns of Periodontal Bone Loss (radiology) E.Delamare Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Ultrasonic Scaler Sub/Supra ging tech Posterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Medical histories, patient histories and vital signs Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Week 04 Ultrasonic Scaler Subg/Supra ging tech Anterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry (MONDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
AR stone models; Class II lining, AR (from SIM 10) (tooth cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (TUESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Finishing & Polishing AR from previous SIM; Class II lining, AR (from SIM 11) (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (WEDNESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Finishing & Polishing AR from previous SIM; Class II prep, lining, AR (caries-simulated tooth) indirect (Tooth Cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (FRIDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Radiology and periodontal cases (radiology) (Groups A/B/C/D/E - 16 students each) - K.Rabelo Tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Student Charter and Professionalism Provisions (Professional Practice) M.Aley Lecture (2 hr) LO5
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 05 Ultrasonic Scaler Sub/Supra ging tech Posterior Teeth & Instrument Review (Groups X/Y) (periodontics) A. Terry (MONDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Medical histories, patient histories and vital signs workshop and instrument review (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry (TUESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Finishing & Polishing AR from previous SIM; Catch Up & Review (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (WEDNESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class V CR fillings (from session 4) (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (FRIDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Dental Adhesives (Tooth Conservation). By Prof Vesna Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Composite Resins (Tooth Conservation). - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Radiology and dental caries (radiology) E.Delamare Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 06 SBI/API/PSR/Silness and Loe Workshop / Instrument Review (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry (MONDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Class I CR fillings direct (from session 5&6) (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (TUESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class I CR filling indirect (from session 7) (tooth conservation) (Groups X/Y) J. Mardini (WEDNESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class II CR filling direct (from session 8) (tooth cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (FRIDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
SBI / API / PSR / Silness and Loe Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Paralleling (radiology) (Groups A/B/C/D/E - 16 students each) K.Alves-Rabelo Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Radiology and dental caries (radiology) (Groups A/B/C/D/E - 16 students each) K.Rabelo Tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Therapeutic agents and Pulpal protection (Tooth Conservation). - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Bulk fill Composites (Tooth Conservation) - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 07 Class II CR filling indirect (from session 9) (tooth cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (TUESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Class I and II CR catch up (tooth cons) (Groups X/Y) - J.Mardini (WEDNESDAY) Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Light Curing (devices and self protection) - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Mid Semester Summative Exam - Ultrasonic Scaler & Uni curette > 1 Ultrasonic task, 2 Universal tasks (Perio) (Groups X/Y) - A.Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 08 Gracey 1/2 & 11/12 Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Gracey 1/2 & 11/12 Practical Sim session (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Class III CR (from session 13) + Class III CR (cont’d from session 13) (Tooth cons) (Group X - ALL DAY TUESDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Class III CR (from session 13) + Class III CR (cont'd from session 13) (Tooth cons) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Class IV CR (from session 17) + Class IV CR – silicone key (Tooth cons) (Group X - ALL DAY FRIDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Parallelling (Radiology) (Groups A/B/C/D/E - 16 students each) K.Alves-Rabelo Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 09 Silicone Key & Resin Infiltration (tooth cons) - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Class IV CR (from session 17) + Class IV CR - silicone key (Tooth cons) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Class II prep & CR + Catch up & Review Session (tooth cons) (Group X - ALL DAY FRIDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 10 Paralleling Free Practice (radiology) (Groups A/B/C/D/E - 16 students) K.Alves-Rabelo Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Semester review (radiology) S.Hegde Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Silver F & root caries (tooth cons) - V.Miletic Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Class II prep & CR + Catch up & Review Session (tooth cons) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) - J.Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) DIRECT vision (lower tooth) + Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) INDIRECT vision (upper tooth) (tooth conservation) (Group X - ALL DAY FRIDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Periodontal charting Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Periodontal charting Workshop / Instrument review (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 11 Gracey 7/8 & 13/14 Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Gracey 7/8 & 13/14 Practical Sim session (Groups X/Y) (periodontics) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) DIRECT vision (lower tooth) + Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) INDIRECT vision (upper tooth) (tooth conservation) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Class III CR Prep (caries-simulated tooth), catch-up + Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Group X - ALL DAY FRIDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Bisecting Review and Free Practice (paralleling + bisecting) A/B/C/D/E - 16 students each) K.Rabelo Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 12 Special tests, Oral Physiotherapeutic Aids Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Special tests, Oral Physiotherapeutic Aids Workshop / Instrument review (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Class III CR Prep (caries-simulated tooth), catch-up + Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
45DO& 46MO Prep & CR restore + Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Group X - ALL DAY FRIDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 13 Practice session for Gracey Curettes - Summative Exam Practice (periodontics) (Groups X/Y) A.Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
45DO& 46MO Prep & CR restore + Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Group Y - ALL DAY WEDNESDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) (Group X/Y - ALL DAY FRIDAY) J. Mardini Practical (6 hr) LO2 LO3
Observational clinical placement (see roster on canvas) Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5

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 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 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. demonstrate and integrate simulated clinical/pre-clinical practical experiences/skills and theoretical knowledge to students in preparation for patient care related to periodontal instrumentation
  • LO2. demonstrate a minimal intervention approach to maximise conservation of tooth structure, the development of psychomotor skills and the use of the major preventive and restorative materials which include glass ionomer cement and composite resin
  • LO3. demonstrate knowledge of infection control/occupational health practices and an understanding of safety guidelines in the simulated environment
  • LO4. demonstrate practically and theoretically the principles, effects, and hazards of x-radiation and the application of radiology within oral diagnosis and develop the practical skills in using the bisecting angle and paralleling techniques
  • LO5. understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of professionalism, and develop ethical principles, professional conduct and effective patient communication

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.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

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