ORHL2202: Semester 2, 2024
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ORHL2202: Oral Health Clinical Practice IV

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

In semester 2, students are introduced to restorative clinical practice and continue to build on periodontal and radiographic knowledge and skills. Students learn the application of evidence-based practice in the clinic and further investigate the ethical and professional concepts required for accepted behaviour in clinical practice.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points 12
Prerequisites
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ORHL2102
Corequisites
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ORHL2201 and ORHL2204
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jennifer Mardini, jennifer.mardini@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au
Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au
Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
Alexander Holden, alexander.holden@sydney.edu.au
Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task OSCE
Clinical and patient safety examination.
35% Formal exam period
Due date: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:00
2 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Tooth Conservation Skills Assessment
Practical assessment with written component
30% Formal exam period
Due date: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:00
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO6
Participation hurdle task Participation in clinical and preclinical sessions
Participation in clinical and preclinical sessions
0% Multiple weeks As rostered
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Continuous Clinical Assessment - Clinical Practice & Tooth Cons
Continuous clinical assessment across all placement sites.
20% Multiple weeks Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test Periodontal Quiz
In class periodontal quiz Time of quiz TBC
5% Week 13
Due date: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:00

Closing date: 31 Oct 2024
1hr
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Tutorial quiz Orthodontics Quiz
Online quiz
10% Week 13
Due date: 01 Nov 2024 at 23:59
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO7
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Assessment Blueprint and from academics in each subject area.

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:

Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur the following penalties: 5% for each day of the late submission

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 Lab Workshop: Trimming models & fabrication of Bleaching trays (see roster on canvas) Workshop (4 hr) LO1
Simulation: Pulpotomy & SSC/ Hall Crown (Group X- half cohort, see roster on Canvas) - (Paediatrics) K.Cheng Workshop (6 hr) LO1
Simulation: Pulpotomy & SSC/ Hall Crown (Group Y- half cohort, see roster on Canvas) - (Paediatrics) Workshop (6 hr) LO1
Simulation: REVIEW Fissure sealants, fissure protections,(Group Y- half cohort, see roster on Canvas) (paediatrics) Workshop (3 hr) LO1
Simulation: REVIEW Fissure sealants, fissure protections,(Group X- half cohort, see roster on Canvas) (paediatrics) Workshop (3 hr) LO1
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 2 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 2 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week -02 Simulation: REVIEW Class II Primary prep and restore + strip crowns (Paediatrics) (Half the cohort - Group X) K.Cheng Workshop (3 hr) LO1
Simulation: REVIEW Class II Primary prep and restore + strip crown (Paediatrics) (Half the cohort - Group Y) K.Cheng Workshop (3 hr) LO1
Simulation: Primary Dental Extractions (see roster on Canvas) - (GROUP 1- half cohort) IN SIM SETTING (Paediatrics) K.Cheng Simulation laboratory (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Simulation: Primary Dental Extractions (see roster on Canvas) - (GROUP 2- half cohort) IN SIM SETTING (Paediatrics) K.Cheng Simulation laboratory (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 1 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 1 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Clinical Workshop: Impression Taking (see roster on Canvas) J.Mardini Workshop (2 hr) LO1
Lab Workshop: Pouring Models (see roster on Canvas) Workshop (1.5 hr) LO1
Week 01 Lecture: Veracity (Professional Practice) (W.Carlson-Jones) (Entire cohort required) Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 3 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 3 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 02 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 4 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 4 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 03 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Introduction to Orthodontics (Orthodontics) E.Kayalar Tutorial (1 hr) LO7
Dental Anomalies- Dr Hedge via ZOOM joint lecture with BOH3 (Thursday only) (Radiology) Online class (1 hr) LO2
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 5 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 5 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 04 Clinical conduct (Professional Practice) (entire cohort required) (W.Carlson-Jones) Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 6 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 6 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 05 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Retention and Relapse (Orthodontics) E.Kayalar Tutorial (1 hr) LO7
Implants, Restorations and Metal Objects - Dr Hedge via ZOOM joint lecture with BOH3 (Thursday only) (Radiology) Online class (1 hr) LO2
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 7 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 7 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Lecture: Tooth Conservation Case Based Q&A (Tooth Conservation) V.Miltetic Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 06 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 8 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 8 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 07 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Oral Pathology - Dr Hedge joint lecture via ZOOM with BOH3 (Thursday only) (Radiology) Online class (1 hr) LO2
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 9 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 9 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 08 Fixed and Removable appliance (Orthodontics) (entire cohort required) E. Kayalar Tutorial (1 hr) LO7
Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 10 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 10 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 09 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Fractures, Resorption and Tooth Wear. Dr Hedge via ZOOM joint lecture with BOH3 (Thursday only) (Radiology) Online class (1 hr) LO2
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 11 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 11 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Lecture: Tooth Conservation Repair, Replace or Restore (Tooth Conservation) V.Miltetic Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 10 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Advanced Perio - Furcation management and recession charting (PERIO/CLINICAL PRACTICE) (T.Acret) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 12 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 12 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Lecture: Tooth Conservation - Non carious tooth loss (Tooth Conservation) V.Miltetic Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Week 11 CBCT with Dr Delamare joint lecture via ZOOM with BOH3 (Thursday only) (Radiology) Online class (1 hr) LO2
Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Advanced Perio - Implant management and maintenance (PERIO/CLINICAL PRACTICE) (T.Acret) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
BLOCK DAY IN CLINICAL PLACEMENT FOR GROUP X- ADVANCED PERIO WORKSHOP IN SIMULATION: Implant management and maintenance + Furcation/Recession (GROUP X) (PERIO/CLINICAL PRACTICE) MUST BE SCHEDULED AFTER THE TUTORIALS ARE DELIVERED (T.Acret) Workshop (6 hr) LO1
BLOCK DAY IN CLINICAL PLACEMENT FOR GROUP Y- ADVANCED PERIO WORKSHOP IN SIMULATION: Implant management and maintenance + Furcation/Recession (GROUP Y) (PERIO/CLINICAL PRACTICE) MUST BE SCHEDULED AFTER THE TUTORIALS ARE DELIVERED (T.Acret) Workshop (6 hr) LO1
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 13 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 13 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 12 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
ADVANCED PERIO TUTORIAL: Periodontal diagnosis- staging & grading (A.Terry) (Perio/Clinical Practice) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 14 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 14 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 13 Periodontics/ Paediatrics Clinical Practice Clinical practice (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 15 Group X (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Practical Simulation: Tooth Conservation Simulation Topic 15 Group Y (Tooth Conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO6

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 Medicine and Health – School of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2020. 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. Analyse clinical and theoretical knowledge to preventive, emergency, periodontal and restorative clinical practice, whilst recognising scope of practice using an evidence-based and patient-centered approach for all ages.
  • LO2. Critique panoramic, periapical and bitewing radiographs, in order to provide comprehensive oral health care.
  • LO3. Develop the professional identity of the oral health therapist, recognise scope of practice, importance of consent, confidentiality, medico-legal requirements and patient communication.
  • LO4. Assess patient anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology in order to safely and effectively communicate and administer local anaesthetic agents to patients.
  • LO5. Analyse pertinent medical findings and the signs and symptoms of various medical conditions and predict basic medical emergency protocols
  • LO6. Analyse the clinical diagnosis of carious lesions to justify tooth conservation practice in clinic.
  • LO7. Explain malocclusion and the phases of orthodontic treatment and clinical practice, relative to the oral health therapist scope of practice.

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

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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