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SDDM5122: Foundations of Clinical Dentistry A2

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

This unit of study continues from semester one. Refer to semester one description. 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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None
Corequisites
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SDDM5121 and SDDM5123 and SDDM5124
Prohibitions
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SDMD5111 or SDMD5112 or SDMD5113 or SDMD5117
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Maria Tran, maria.tran@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jinlong Gao, jinlong.gao@sydney.edu.au
Alexander Holden, alexander.holden@sydney.edu.au
Woosung Sohn, woosung.sohn@sydney.edu.au
Ati Sadr, atieh.sadr@sydney.edu.au
Rahena Akhter, rahena.akhter@sydney.edu.au
Phillip Burke, phillip.burke@sydney.edu.au
Maria Tran, maria.tran@sydney.edu.au
Christine Wallace, christine.wallace@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Population oral health presentation (For SDDM5122)
Oral presentation
0% - n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Online task Population oral health reflection
Written task and forum
0% - n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Pre-clinical tooth conservation practical assessment - end of Semester 2 (For SDDM5122)
Clinical skills assessment
17% - 3 hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Skills-based evaluation Pre-clinical endodontics practical (For SDDM5122)
Clinical skills assessment
17% - 3 hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam hurdle task Theory examination (For SDDM5122)
Written exam with non-written elements
55% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Continuous sessional assessment
Clinical skills and competency assessment
11% Ongoing n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Population oral health (POH) reflection: Students are required to write a reflective piece, hosted on the Canvas site, and engage with peers in reflection on an issues relating to population oral health.
  • Population oral health (POH) presentation: Students will be allocated a group and select a presentation topic.
  • Theory examination: The exam will include topics of tooth morphology, tooth conservation, endodontics, cariology and professional practice. The assessment will involve single best answer and short answer questions.
  • Pre-clinical practical assessment in tooth conservation: This pre-clinical assessment held at the end of semester two requires students to complete a set of specific tasks on clinically relevant simulation models.
  • Pre-clinical practical assessment in endodontics: This pre-clinical assessment held at the end of semester two requires students to complete a set of specific tasks on clinically relevant simulation models.

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

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
- Introduction to direct restorative materials Seminar (1 hr) LO1
Fissure sealants; Matrix and wedges. Seminar (1 hr) LO1
Glass Ionomers Seminar (1 hr) LO1
Dental amalgam Seminar (1 hr) LO1
Class III composite resin cavity prep Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class III composite resin cavity prep Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class III Composite resin cavity preparation Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class IV composite resin cavity prep Practical (3 hr) LO1
Fissure sealants GI and CR Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class V GI restorations Practical (3 hr) LO1
Amalgam restorations – stone models & Class II MO Amalgam lining & restoration Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class II MO amalgam lining & restoration Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class II MOD amalgam prep, lining & restoration (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class II MOD composite resin cavity prep (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class II MOD CR cavity prep (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr) LO1
Class III cavity prep (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr) LO1
Prepare for Practical Assessment Practical (3 hr) LO1
Summative pre-clinical tooth conservation practical assessment (SCCA) Practical (3 hr) LO1
Endodontic anatomy Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Rubber dam in endodontics Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Principles of endo access cavities and working length Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Radiographs and endodontics Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Canal preparation: cleaning and shaping 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Canal preparation: cleaning and shaping 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Obturation 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Obturation 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Microbiology and aseptic technique Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Pulpal pathology and periapical pathology Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Case selection Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Endodontic SCORPIO (structured, clinical, objective referenced, problem-based, integrated and organised) Practical (2 hr) LO2
Plastic incisor and access and length determination Practical (3 hr) LO2
Plastic incisor canal preparation Practical (3 hr) LO2
Access natural maxillary incisor Practical (3 hr) LO2
Length determination (IWL) and canal preparation maxillary central incisor Practical (3 hr) LO2
Finalised canal preparation for maxillary central incisor Practical (3 hr) LO2
Obturation of plastic incisor Practical (3 hr) LO2
Obturation of maxillary central incisor Practical (3 hr) LO2
Catch up session Practical (3 hr) LO2
Formative pre-clinical endodontics practical Practical (3 hr) LO2
Catch up session Practical (3 hr) LO2
Feedback and Prep for pre-clinical endodontics practical Practical (3 hr) LO2
Summative pre-clinical endodontics practical Practical (3 hr) LO2
Introduction to cariology: what is dental caries? Online class (1 hr)  
Caries causation Tutorial (1 hr)  
Caries prevention via plaque control and fissure sealants Tutorial (1 hr)  
Mechanism of action of fluoride and caries prevention via topical fluoride and diet control Tutorial (1 hr)  
Carious lesion and caries dynamics Tutorial (1 hr)  
My Professional Journey to Sydney Workshop (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Ethics and professionalism case studies 2 Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Emotional intelligence and active listening Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Mental health first aid (IPL activity) Workshop (2 hr)  
Water fluoridation (joint workshop bachelor oral health 2 and DMD1 group presentations involving interprofessional collaboration) Workshop (3 hr)  
Introduction to health promotion and health behaviour change 2 motivational interviewing 2 (joint workshop with professional practice) Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Intro to Clin Prac L1: Clinical Infection Control Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac L2: Hand hygiene module. Lecture (0.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac L3: Professionalism and Ethical Behaviour in clinics Lecture (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Intro to Clin Prac L4: Applying Anatomy to Clinical Examination Lecture (1 hr) LO5
Intro to Clin Prac L5: Clinical records and charting Lecture (1 hr) LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 1: : Procedures and protocols in infection control when undertaking a dental exam Workshop (3 hr) LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 2: Extra Oral & Intra Oral Examination Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 3: Charting module Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 4: The Virtual Patient Examination Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 5: The Virtual Patient Examination Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Intro to Clin Prac Clinic 6: The Virtual Patient Examination Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 01 The big issue: hardship and oral health (joint workshop with population oral health) Workshop (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 03 e-Professionalism: Is Social Media Public or Private? Workshop (1.5 hr) LO3
Tooth Morphology Revision Seminar (1 hr) LO1 LO2

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

Workshop Title:  My Professional Journey to Sydney (Dr A.Holden)

 

Objectives:

  • Students will share how they have entered the professional training course that they are enrolled in, reflecting on why dentistry appealed to them and how they are finding their Sydney experience so far. 
  • Students will have an opportunity to interact with one another across programs and discuss how they are adjusting to life within their program. 
  • Students will consider how their past experiences can contribute to their learning and new professional roles as students of oral healthcare. 

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. Describe and demonstrate foundation disciplinary knowledge in Tooth Conservation and technical skills in cavity design and restoration using direct restorative materials in Class I,II, III and V applications.
  • LO2. Describe and Demonstrate foundation disciplinary knowledge in Endodontics and technical skills in simple endodontic procedures – single canal.
  • LO3. students will participate in discussions around ethics, law and professionalism that will build skills in critical thinking and the application of knowledge on ethical and legal principles to the context of dentistry and oral health
  • LO4. students will explore and begin to conceptualise the social determinants of health and their relationship to dental disease. Students will demonstrate understanding of how dental disease may be addressed at a population-level through interventions such as community water fluoridation
  • LO5. Describe and apply the basics involved in conducting a full clinical examination and documenting this (including odontogram) following procedures and protocols

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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