Outline

Overview

This unit of study aims to increase the students' understanding of the prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with complete, partial or immediate dentures, including implant over-dentures, denture maintenance and repair; provision of traditional fixed prosthodontics with exposure to CAD CAM technology, (onlays, crowns, bridges) and implants. Students will undertake treatment and maintenance of patients with moderate to severe periodontitis (observation of periodental surgery), peri-implantitis. Students are required to provide a complete course of periodontal care and thus learn to evaluate the prognosis of periodontally involved teeth. The unit further aims to develop an understanding of behaviour management and pain control for paediatric patients; the provision of care for paediatric patients recognising and managing developmental anomalies. Students also may treat medically compromised children. Students will gain an understanding of the knowledge and scope of orthodontics carried out by general practitioners as well as the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

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 ?	SDDM5414 and SDDM5414 and SDDM5417
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kathy Lee, kathy.w.lee@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	Richard Chan, richard.chan@sydney.edu.au
	Gregory Charlesworth, gregory.charlesworth@sydney.edu.au
	Kent Yuen, kent.yuen@sydney.edu.au
	David Goh, david.goh@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Ayman Ellakwa, ayman.ellakwa@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Theory examination Written exam	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Unseen Clinical Case Exam (UCC) - Formative Oral examination of your knowledge in managing an unseen clinical case	0%	Formal exam period	70 Mins = 50 Min prep + 20 Min present
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Clinical and preclinical placements Participation in rostered clinical sessions	0%	Ongoing	As rostered to clinical sessions
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Continuous Clinical Assessment (CCA) and Clinical Experience Assessment (CEA) recorded in DAS Assessment of all clinical work and procedures within sessions	50%	Progressive	Continuous clinical assessment
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

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.

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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Ongoing	Integrated Clinical Sessions (as per individual roster)	Clinical practice (3 hr)
Pre-semester	Removable Prosthodontics: Implant Retained Overdentures (Pre-recorded and zoom live Q& A) Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	Removable Prosthodontics: Immediate Dentures (Zoom) Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	Removable Prosthodontics: Review of Removable Prosthodontics (Zoom) A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
	Fixed Prosthodontics: Intensive Simulation Sessions (as per roster)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Fixed Prosthodontics: Porcelain Veneers (Zoom) Dr Max Guazzato	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Periodontics: Pre-prosthetic surgery, Crown lengthening & Biological width (Zoom) Dr Wendy Yu	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	ICDB: Integrated Clinical Dentistry B3 & B4: Welcome Orientation Session (Zoom) Dr Kathy Lee	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 03	Fixed Prosthodontics: Ceramic Inlays and Onlays(Zoom) Dr Max Guazzato	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Fixed Prosthodontics: Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry 2 (Zoom) Dr David Goh	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Fixed Prosthodontics: Oral Implant - Single Tooth Implants: Complications and Outcomes (Zoom) Dr Kent Yuen	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Removable Prosthodontics: CAD/CAM Dentures (Zoom) A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Removable Prosthodontics: How to manage clinical problems during Denture construction (Zoom) A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Removable Prosthodontics: Partial Dentures: An Update (Zoom) A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Fixed Prosthodontics: Digital Workflow vs Conventional Workflow (Zoom) Dr Max Guazzato	Lecture (1 hr)
	Fixed Prosthodontics: Dental Implants (Zoom) A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
	Periodontics Learning Hub with Guest Specialist	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	ICDB: Semester 1: Exam Information Q&A session (Zoom) Dr Kathy Lee	Seminar (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. Design and provide partial or complete dentures for patients, and rectify problems following denture issue.
LO2. Understand and demonstrate the specific requirements for relining, rebasing and repairing dentures.
LO3. Assess and provide treatment plans for patients who have fixed prosthodontic treatment needs, and be able to select the appropriate indirect material for patients based on patient, tooth and material considerations.
LO4. Understand the general principles of periodontal regeneration (biology, surgical techniques, surgical and regenerative materials, treatment outcomes) and different mucogingival surgical procedures as well as their indications in periodontal therapy.
LO5. Provide the maintenance and discuss long term prognosis of teeth and dental implants in periodontally compromised patients. Students will also be familiar with complex/advanced cases requiring comprehensive periodontal treatment and interdisciplinary treatment approach.
LO6. Understand and be able to recognise and treat early childhood caries. Understand the mechanism of action of fluorides and the role of systemic versus topical fluoride administration
LO7. Provide clinical care for paediatric patients treated in the specialist clinics at WCOH and SDH, and the general practice clinics on rotation to metropolitan and rural clinics (competently, empathetically and within a reasonable timeframe). This includes the use of local anaesthesia, rubber dam placement, PRR, GIC, amalgam and SSC restorations in primary molars, primary pulp therapy and extractions of primary teeth.
LO8. Describe the common orthodontic problems experienced by patents and how they are managed.

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

Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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
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
6.1.4		take radiographs relevant to dental practice
6.3.10		manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies
6.3.14		manage dental emergencies

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

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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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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SDDM5416: Integrated Clinical Dentistry B3

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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