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SDDM5212: Foundations of Clinical Dentistry A3

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

This unit will build on Year 1 to prepare students for patient care. The management and restoration of dental caries will be further developed with an introduction to primary care clinical practice and integrated treatment planning. Didactic and simulated practical sessions will develop the students understanding of more complex clinical presentations of Tooth Conservation and Endodontics. The student will further develop an understanding of anxiety, pain, phobias, anger and stress and the application of appropriate behavioural strategies Ethics and law will be expanded and Population Oral Health aspects will be presented in a broader context.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Population Oral Health
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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SDDM5111 and SDDM5112 and SDDM5113 and SDDM5114 and SDDM5121 and SDDM5122 and SDDM5123 and SDDM5124 and SDMD5111 and SDMD5112 and SDMD5113 and SDMD5114 and SDMD5116 and SDMD5117 and SDMD5121 and SDMD5122 and SDMD5123 and SDMD5124 and SDMD5125 and SDMD5126 and SDMD5127
Corequisites
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SDDM5211 and SDDM5213 and SDDM5214
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Michael Hornby, michael.hornby@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Alexander Holden, alexander.holden@sydney.edu.au
Rahena Akhter, rahena.akhter@sydney.edu.au
Christine Wallace, christine.wallace@sydney.edu.au
Woosung Sohn, woosung.sohn@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Continuous sessional assessment
Competency assessment
0% - n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Pre-clinical tooth conservation practical - deferred (For SDDM5212)
Clinical skills assessment - deferred
18% - 3 hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Pre-clinical tooth conservation competencies - deferred (For SDDM5212)
Competency assessment - deferred
12% - 4 x 3hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Skills-based evaluation Pre-clinical endodontic practical 2 (For SDDM5222)
Clinical skills assessment
12% - 3 hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Pre-clinical endodontic practical 1- deferred (For SDDM5212)
Clinical skills assessment - deferred
8% - 3 hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Final exam hurdle task Online Theory examination (For SDDM5212)
Online exam
10% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Final exam Theory examination (For SDDM5222)
Written examination with non-written elements
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Case vingnettes: This assessment will involve students engaging with an online case vignette involving issues relating to ethics, professionalism and communication skills. Students will be required to address questions relating to the cases and reflect upon appropriate management.
  • Online Theory examination: The exam is comprised of single best answer and short answer questions.
  • Pre-clinical practical assessment in tooth conservation - deferred: The assessment requires students to complete a set of specific tasks on clinically relevant simulation models.
  • Pre-clinical practical competencies in tooth conservation- deferred: The pre-clinical summative competencies will take place towards the end of semester 1. The competencies require students to complete a set of restorative procedural tasks on clinically relevant simulation models.
  • Pre-clinical endodontic practical 1- deferred: This pre-clinical assessment will be held during semester 1 and requires students to complete a set of specific tasks on clinically relevant simulation models.
  • Continuous sessional assessment: Continuous clinical assessment occurs during each pre-clinical session. These assessments aim to determine student development of competency throughout the unit of study.

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
- Dental amalgam properties Lecture (1 hr)  
Dental amalgam clinical performance Lecture (1 hr)  
Auxillary retention for complex restorations Lecture (1 hr)  
Dentine pulp complex 1 Lecture (1 hr)  
Dentine pulp complex 2 Lecture (1 hr)  
1. Linings; 2. Temporary materials; 3. Therapeutic agents Lecture (1 hr)  
Update in glass Ionomer cements Lecture (1 hr)  
Update in composite resins Lecture (1 hr)  
Resin to dentine bonding Lecture (1 hr)  
Posterior composite resins 1 Lecture (1 hr)  
Posterior composite resins 2 Lecture (1 hr)  
Posterior composite resins 3 Lecture (1 hr)  
Revision 1 Practical (3 hr)  
Revision 2 Practical (3 hr)  
Class 4 CR 1 Practical (3 hr)  
Class 4 CR 2 Practical (3 hr)  
Class 2 amalgam MOD Practical (3 hr)  
Complex amalgam 1 Practical (3 hr)  
Complex amalgam 2 Practical (2 hr)  
Complex amalgam 3 Practical (3 hr)  
Management of caries during routine cavity prep, use of ledermix cement, calcium hydroxide, IRM. Caries identification on B/W prior to caries removal (natural teeth) Practical (3 hr)  
Posterior composite resin 1 (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr)  
Posterior composite resin 2 (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr)  
Posterior composite resin 3 (caries simulated teeth) Practical (3 hr)  
Summative competency 1 Practical (3 hr)  
Summative competency 2 Practical (3 hr)  
Summative competency 3 Practical (3 hr)  
Summative competency 4 Practical (3 hr)  
Catch up/practice Practical (3 hr)  
Catch up/practice Practical (3 hr)  
Summative preclinical tooth conservation practical Practical (3 hr)  
Dental anatomy Lecture (1 hr)  
Modified crown down instrumentation Lecture (1 hr)  
Endo microbiology 2 Lecture (1 hr)  
Endodontic diagnosis Lecture (1 hr)  
Irrigants and medicaments Lecture (1 hr)  
Endo emergencies Lecture (1 hr)  
Pulp testing Lecture (1 hr)  
Endo pulp testing Lecture (1 hr)  
Endo access cavities Practical (3 hr)  
Max premolar: access and start instrumentation (modified crown-down technique) Practical (3 hr)  
Max premolar: instrumentation (modified crown-down technique) Practical (3 hr)  
Max premolar: complete instrumentation and obturation Practical (3 hr)  
Formative preclinical practical assessment Practical (3 hr)  
Endo catch-up session and feedback for formative exam Practical (3 hr)  
Preclinical endodontic practical 1 (summative) Practical (3 hr)  
The caries management system - clinical cariology 1: patient assessment (e.g., dental and diet history, step 1 and 2) and clinical assessment (plaque score, ICDAS, DIAGNOcam step 3) Tutorial (1 hr)  
The caries management system - clinical cariology 2: bitewing survey, analysis, diagnosis, risk determination and oral care plan (step 4 and 5) Tutorial (1 hr)  
The caries management system - clinical cariology 3: risk management: case presentation, informed consent, behaviour management and oral hygiene coaching (steps 6,7 and 8) Tutorial (1 hr)  
The caries management system - clinical cariology 4: monitoring behaviour change, plaque control, clinical outcome and recall (Steps 9 and 10) Tutorial (1 hr)  
The caries management system - clinical cariology 5: communication skills, toothbrushing coaching skills, diet management, lesions progression and review lesions Tutorial (1 hr)  
Clinical session 1: patient assessment (e.g. dental and diet history via diet questionnaire, step 1 and 2) and clinical assessment (plaque score, ICDAS, DIAGNOcam tool step 3) Clinical practice (3 hr)  
Clinical session 2: bitewing radiographic assessment, analysis, diagnosis, risk determination GC saliva test for pH, viscosity, buffering capacity, DIAGNOcam practice continued (step 4) Clinical practice (3 hr)  
Clinical session 3: oral care plan (step 5), risk management: case presentation, informed consent and behaviour management, DIAGNOcam practice continued Clinical practice (3 hr)  
Clinical session 4: oral hygiene coaching, practice Fl varnish/MI varnish application procedure, DIAGNOcam practice continued Clinical practice (3 hr)  
Clinical session 5: formulate individualised treatment plan (according to high, moderate or low caries risk status), monitoring and recall, DIAGNOcam practice continued Clinical practice (3 hr)  
The structure of the dental profession in NSW and Australia Lecture (1.5 hr)  
Clinical conduct and professionalism Lecture (1 hr)  
Consent; principles and approaches Lecture (1 hr)  
Veracity: open disclosure and reporting obligations Lecture (1.5 hr)  
Consent and communication Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Anxiety and pain, theory and practice: communication practical skills session Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Confidentiality and privacy Workshop (1.5 hr)  
Status syndrome: what really decides whether we are healthy? Lecture (1 hr)  
Smoking and population oral health Lecture (1 hr)  
Early childhood oral health Lecture (1 hr)  
In conversation with Boe Rambaldini and Cathryn Forsyth (presentation and panel session, Indigenous oral health and challenges) Lecture (1.5 hr)  

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. demonstrate disciplinary knowledge in tooth conservation and technical skills in more complex cavity design and restorations using direct restorative materials. Discuss and demonstrate the removal of caries and the application of therapeutic agents
  • LO2. demonstrate disciplinary knowledge in endodontics and technical skills in more complex endodontic procedures (2 canals)
  • LO3. discuss the caries management system and demonstrate its application in the clinical context
  • LO4. develop professional identity, recognising clinical professional obligations as members of a registered health profession, and understand the elements of health law that impact clinical practice. Explain consent, open disclosure and reporting obligations of the dental healthcare professional. Demonstrate communication skills in consent, anxiety and pain
  • LO5. discuss the impact of smoking on population oral health. Develop an understanding of early childhood oral health and Indigenous oral health and their challenges.

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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