DENT 3005AHO - Dental Science and Practice III Part 1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2022

Dental Science and Practice III provides students with the opportunity to develop as dental professionals who, upon successful completion of the course, will be able to manage patients with a wide range of common dental problems. The focus of the course is to emphasise an holistic, preventively-based approach to oral health care, with a minimally invasive approach if restorative treatment is required. Students will be expected to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of relevant sciences in managing their patients and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including an ability to effectively self-assess and a desire to continue to learn and grow as a member of the dental profession.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DENT 3005AHO
    Course Dental Science and Practice III Part 1
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Teaching Hospitals
    Contact Up to 28 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites DENT 2005AHO, DENT 2005BHO and DENT 2000HO in addition to all previous years core courses
    Restrictions Available to BDS students only
    Course Description Dental Science and Practice III provides students with the opportunity to develop as dental professionals who, upon successful completion of the course, will be able to manage patients with a wide range of common dental problems. The focus of the course is to emphasise an holistic, preventively-based approach to oral health care, with a minimally invasive approach if restorative treatment is required. Students will be expected to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of relevant sciences in managing their patients and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including an ability to effectively self-assess and a desire to continue to learn and grow as a member of the dental profession.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Lauren Stow

    Course Coordinator: Dr Lauren Stow
    Phone: +61 8 8313 1294
    Email: lauren.stow@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: Level 10
    Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 To adopt a patient centred approach to the delivery of patient care.
    2 To demonstrate an ability to integrate concepts and topics relevant to dentistry, drawing on material that is covered within the year and in previous years.
    3 With the support of staff, to take responsibility for identifying, implementing and monitoring your own learning goals.
    4 To understand the principles of research and scholarship; to undertake evidence-based practice and quality assurance activities; and to explore important topics in depth.
    5 To demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; communication and team-working skills; appropriate professional behaviours and personal development.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,4,5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1,5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,2,4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Refer to MyUni
    Recommended Resources
    Refer to Yearbook & MyUni.

    Online Learning
    Communications about the course will be via the Announcements section on MyUni and/or by email. Please read the Announcements section and your email regularly to keep up to date.
    Additional information on online learning will be available through MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    A variety of learning modes will be used in this stream including:

    •    a number of dentally-related situations/experiences focussing particularly on the stated objectives (Integrated Learning Activities - ILAs)
    •    Class meetings
    •    Clinic sessions
    •    Simulated Clinic sessions
    •    Clinical communication tutorials with volunteer patients
    •    Workshops/Learning Laboratories
    •    Weekly ILA/ tutorials & library research and assignments.


    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The workload for undergraduate/postgraduate programs is 24 units per year (full-time).
    Total workload (hrs/week) 48

    Contact hours (hrs/week) up to 28:
    Comprising ILAs, Class Meetings, Learning Laboratories, Clinic sessions, Simulated clinic sessions and Workshops/Tutorials

    Non-contact hours (hrs/week) up to 20:
    Comprising Group and Individual Learning and Preparation for ILAs, class meetings, learning laboratories, clinics, simulated clinic sessions, tutorials, and assignments.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Week Topic Lecture
    1 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Microbiology of periodontal disease
    Mouth as a microbial habitat
    Pulpal and periapical disease
    Orofacial sensations
    Adhesion in dentistry
    Removable prosthodontics
    2 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    TUPAC
    Tobacco cessation
    Orofacial sensations
    Oral fungal diseases
    Mouth as a microbial habitat
    Adhesion in dentistry
    Dental occlusion- glossary
    Removable prosthodontics
    3 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    TUPAC
    Adhesive systems
    Tobacco cessation
    Perio disease
    Oral-viral diseases
    Oral microbiology
    Dental occlusion
    Removable prosthodontics
    4 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Orofacial sensations
    Jaw reflexes
    Adhesive systems
    Occlusion
    Bony defects and furcations
    Interpretation of periapical radiographs from an endodontic perspective
    Oral manifestations of HIV
    Oral microbiota
    Removable prosthodontics
    5 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Jaw muscles and muscle receptors
    Oro-facial sensations (review)
    Posterior resin composites
    Risk factors in periodontitis
    Radiographic localisation
    Dental plaque
    Dental occlusion
    Removable prosthodontics
    6 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    TUPAC
    Tobacco sensation
    Erosive toothwear
    Nightguards
    Risk factors in periodontitis/modifying factors
    Development of soft tissue anomalies
    Removable prosthodontics
    7 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    TUPAC
    Removable prosthodontics
    TMJ – anatomy and function
    Tobacco cessation
    Occlusion and tooth wear
    Prognosis and treatment planning of periodontitis
    Masticatory musculature
    Oral hyperplasia
    Microbiology of dental caries
    Dental occlusion
    8 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Removable prosthodontics
    Management of common
    TMDs
    Supportive periodontal therapy
    TMJ
    Oral hyperplasia
    Microbiology of dental caries 2
    Dental occlusion
    9 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Removable prosthodontics
    Tooth discolouration and restoration
    Antibiotics and antiseptics
    Oral ulceration and healing of wounds
    Occlusal parafunction
    Microbiology of dental caries 3
    Occlusion
    10 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    TUPAC
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Removable prosthodontics
    Immunology and periodontology
    Polyacid modified resin composites
    Tobacco cessation
    Endo-perio lesions
    Malocclusion in contemporary society
    Oral ulceration and healing of wounds
    Microbiology of periodontal disease
    Dental occlusion
    11 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Removable pros
    Immunology of periodontology
    Fibre-reinforced resin composites
    Occlusion and periodontitis
    Concepts of physical growth and development
    Oral neoplasia
    Microbiology of periodontal disease 2
    Dental occlusion
    12 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Removable pros
    Microbiology of endodontics
    Dental occlusion
    Immunology of periodontology
    Perio-Ortho interrelationship
    Hand-wrist radiographs
    Lateral Cephalometric radiographs
    Oral microbiology review
    13 Clinical and Sim clinic activities
    Oral microbiology in health and disease
    Occlusion
    Dental materials
    Removable prosthodontics
    Health promotion
    Oral micro review
    Dental occlusion
    Removable pros
    Oral neoplasia
    Perio systemic relationship
    Health Promotion - introduction
    Specific Course Requirements
    There are numerous Clinical Placement requirements that are mandated. Students are required to be up to date with all clinical placement requirements.
    Refer to information at following location: https://health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/student-support/clinical-placements

    Plastic teeth requirements - refer to 3rd year BDS handbook on MyUni.

    Other specific information will be provided in the 3rd year BDS handbook on MyUni.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
    1.5 hour PCPC examination Paper Summative 1-5
    Clinical performance and simulated clinic performance Summative 40% 1-5
    2 hour written examination - Paper 1 Summative 30% 2, 4
    2 hour written examination - Paper 2 Summative 30% 2, 4


    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance at all classes eg clinic, sim clinic, ILA sessions, tutorials/workshops student learner activities, subrosters (ie, radiography) are compulsory.

    All students in the BDS program are required to notify the School of absences. Students are reminded that the BDS programme is a professional degree, requiring the highest standards of professional behavior. Notification of any absence is also good professional conduct. International students need to be compliant and attend classes as a requirement of the visa obligations and responsibilities under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.

    If you are unable to attend your scheduled session the following 3-step protocol must be followed:

    1. Contact the clinic asap to inform them of your absence.

    2. Email the BDS Yr level/clinic/sim clinic coordinator and inform them of your absence ASAP

    3. Complete and lodge a “Clinic Non-Attendance” form. This step is mandatory. This form is located in SONIA.

    Further information is on MyUni.
    Assessment Detail
    Feedback (Formative Assessment)
    A range of formative assessment activities will be provided during each semester. These have been designed to help you learn key concepts in DSP III as well as give you feedback on your progress and to gain experience in the question formats used in DSP III, These activities will be in the form of questions in class meetings, learning laboratories, tutorials and online questions accessible via MyUni.

    Summative Assessment
    Summary of summative assessment tasks :

    1: PCPC program attendance and participation and completion of PCPC workbook

    2: Clinical and simulated clinic performance including  both Fixed Prosthodontics and Endodontics exercises/Endo workbook completion and clinic portfolio

    3: Other non-graded assessment tasks: 1 x Test of Understanding (Periodontics); Radiography log book (submit to Lucy Hatch during last week of Semester);2 x Tests of Understanding (Orthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics); attendance & participation in ILA sessions; attendance & participationBiology of Occlusion learning labs; attendance & participation in Volunteer patient tutorials participation

    4. Written examinations
    End of PCPC program - 1 x 1.5 hour written examination

    End of Semester 1 - 2 x 2 hour written examinations

    End of Semester 2 - 2 x 2.5 hour written examinations (Whole Year)

    1 x 2 hour Progressive Integrated Assessment (PIA)

    Further details refer to 3rd y Handbook on MyUni
    Submission
    Details on submission processes/requirements will be provided in the documentation for any work that is to be submitted. These will be posted on MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

    The School follows the University’s SELT policy regarding the use of SELTs to evaluate its programmes, courses and teachers.   The results are reviewed with by Year and Course Coordinators and actions taken as appropriate.  A summary of changes that have been made are circulated to staff and students after the review process.

    The year co-ordinators will meet with students on a regular basis to discuss the delivery of the course, content, clinical and other matters.

    Student representative across the BDS program also meet periodically with the Head of School.
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  • Policies & Guidelines
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