Outline

Overview

This unit provides students with training to allow a broader scope of patient care including the knowledge and skills the necessary to perform more advanced restorative procedures and aesthetic dentistry techniques; the provision of complex endodontic procedures, including acute presentations, and the knowledge and application of clinical preventive techniques. Complementary to the clinical work, the program of Professional Practice will address domains of dental practice that fosters the development of oral health professionals who are competent, caring and committed to the healing of their patients. This discipline will explore the topics of social justice, clinical ethics and professional integrity as well as examining behavioral science learning topics including effective communication and management skills.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	7
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5314 and SDDM5315 and SDDM5316 and SDDM5317 and SDDM5324 and SDDM5325 and SDDM5326 and SDDM5327
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Phillip Burke, phillip.burke@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam	Online Theory examination (for SDDM5415) Sem 1 theory OSCA converted to SBA OSCA online via CANVAS due to COVID19	10%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam	Oral comprehensive (for SDDM5425) Sem 1 Formative Online-Canvas SDDM5145 Sem 2 Summative-In person SDDM5425	20%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam	Final MEQ / SBA Written paper (SDDM5425) Sem 2 Final written paper MEQ + SBA questions (for SDDM5425)	10%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Clinical work and logbook (for SDDM5415 and SDDM5425) Clinical skills assessment and logbook	60%	Progressive	Continuous throughout the year
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Endodontic molar case report (for SDDM5425) Case report	0%	Week 13	N/A - Case report submission
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Online Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA) (for SDDM5415): Students move through a series of consecutively timed stations featuring models or articles requiring written short-answers. The emphasis is on assessment of diagnostic and interpretation skills, and management.
Clinical work and logbook (for SDDM5415 and SDDM5425): The sessional assessment ccurs during each pre-clinical and clinical session. These assessments aim to determine student development of clinical competency on models or with patients at each session. The completed sheets within the workbook form a record of all procedures and items of treatment that have been completed for patients in all specialist and general clinics. Collation of this information enables the calculation of a clinical mark which represents both the quality and quantity of all work carried out in providing patient care.
Online Theory examination (for SDDM5425): Questions may be in a variety of formats including essay, modified essay, short answer questions, multiple choice or single best answer types, where the student must select the correct answer from one of 4 or 5
Oral comprehension (for SDDM5425): The assessment is a structured oral assessment that involves students examining patient data from an unseen case, developing and discussing a management plan, then answering questions related to that case. This assesses student clinical reasoning and professional communication skills in relation to patient management.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	Caries management system review for clinical practice	Lecture (1 hr)
	Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Clinical endodontics and assessment	Lecture (1 hr)
	Psycho-social aspects of pain	Lecture (1 hr)
	Psychology of emotion and oral health	Lecture (1 hr)
	1. Ethical, legal and professional issues; 2. Cosmetic dentistry	Online class (1.5 hr)
	Complaint management	Workshop (2 hr)
	Complaint management	Workshop (2 hr)
	Public health funding systems	Online class (1 hr)
	Oral health care and the elderly: a population level approach	Lecture (1 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 7 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 140-175 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

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 and clinical skills for the provision of patient-centered care as part of the dental team, and with the understanding of the need to be flexible and adaptable, and work collaboratively with other oral health practitioners
LO2. demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific method relevant to biological, behavioural and social sciences, and apply a thorough understanding of the complex interactions between oral health, nutrition, general health, medications and systemic diseases that may have an impact on oral healthcare and oral diseases in the provision of patient-centered care
LO3. demonstrate respect for all members of our community, with an appreciation of the diversity of human background and cultural values
LO4. demonstrate the ability to assess, interpret and manage the complex needs of dental patients through sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based clinical care within the scope of practice, as defined by the national professional accrediting body
LO5. comply with the ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care for individual patients, communities and populations, practicing with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
LO6. educate patients, patients’ family or carers/guardians at all stages in their life about the aetiology and prevention of oral disease using effective, culturally competent and evidence-based education, and communication strategies to improve oral health and quality of life
LO7. demonstrate the ability to evaluate evidence in a critical and scientific manner, apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach, and engage in scientific methods and research to advance knowledge in clinical practice
LO8. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, develop existing skills, adapt to a changing environment and acquire new skills.

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
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.2. demonstrate appropriate caring behaviour towards patients and respect professional boundaries between themselves and patients, patient’s families and members of the community 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.5. recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 1.7. understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner 1.8. understand the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources, and recognise local and national needs in health care and service delivery across Australia’s geographical areas 1.9. provide culturally safe and culturally competent practice that includes recognition of the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to oral health care provision 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.3. communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care 2.4. engage in mentor/mentee activities and leadership within a health care team 2.5. recognise the importance of one’s own, colleagues’ and team members’ health to occupational risks and its impact on the ability to practise 2.6. understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care 2.7. understand effective information management 2.8. understand the principles of dispute resolution 2.9. communicate responsibly and professionally when using media 3.1. locate and evaluate evidence in a critical and scientific manner to support oral health care 3.2. apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care 3.3. understand scientific method and the role of research in advancing knowledge and clinical practice 4.1. understand the determinants of health, risk factors and behaviours that influence health 4.2. understand the theories and principles of health promotion 4.3. understand health promotion strategies to promote oral and general health 4.4. understand the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion 5.1. understand the biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease 5.2. understand the theories and principles of population oral health 5.3. understand the scientific principles and application of infection prevention and control 5.4. understand the scientific basis, application and risks of using ionising radiation 5.5. understand the scientific basis, application, limitations and risks of using dental materials 5.6. understand the principles of pharmacology, the risks and limitations in using therapeutic agents and the implication of the Prescribing Competencies Framework on dental practice 5.7. understand the principles of risk management and quality improvement 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.1.3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice 6.1.5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease 6.2.1. recognise health as it relates to the individual 6.2.2. diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management 6.2.3. determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning 6.2.4. formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan 6.2.5. determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional 6.2.6. obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment 6.3.1. apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.10. manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies 6.3.11. manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures 6.3.12. administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents 6.3.13. evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes 6.3.14. manage dental emergencies 6.3.15. manage medical emergencies 6.3.2. apply the principles of behaviour management 6.3.3. manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.4. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements 6.3.5. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of pulp and periapical diseases and conditions with endodontic treatment 6.3.6. manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations 6.3.9. manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.5. recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team 1.7. understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner 1.8. understand the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources, and recognise local and national needs in health care and service delivery across Australia’s geographical areas 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.3. communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care 2.6. understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care 2.7. understand effective information management 3.1. locate and evaluate evidence in a critical and scientific manner to support oral health care 3.2. apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care 3.3. understand scientific method and the role of research in advancing knowledge and clinical practice 4.1. understand the determinants of health, risk factors and behaviours that influence health 4.2. understand the theories and principles of health promotion 4.3. understand health promotion strategies to promote oral and general health 4.4. understand the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion 5.1. understand the biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease 5.2. understand the theories and principles of population oral health 5.3. understand the scientific principles and application of infection prevention and control 5.4. understand the scientific basis, application and risks of using ionising radiation 5.5. understand the scientific basis, application, limitations and risks of using dental materials 5.6. understand the principles of pharmacology, the risks and limitations in using therapeutic agents and the implication of the Prescribing Competencies Framework on dental practice 5.7. understand the principles of risk management and quality improvement 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.1.3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice 6.1.5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease 6.1.6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy 6.2.1. recognise health as it relates to the individual 6.2.2. diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management 6.2.3. determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning 6.2.4. formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan 6.2.5. determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional 6.2.6. obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment 6.3.1. apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.10. manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies 6.3.11. manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures 6.3.12. administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents 6.3.13. evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes 6.3.14. manage dental emergencies 6.3.15. manage medical emergencies 6.3.2. apply the principles of behaviour management 6.3.3. manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.4. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements 6.3.5. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of pulp and periapical diseases and conditions with endodontic treatment 6.3.6. manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations 6.3.7. utilise patient removable prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.8. utilise fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.9. manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures

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SDDM5415: Integrated Clinical Dentistry A3

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

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Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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Responding to student feedback

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