DENT 3005BHO - Dental Science and Practice III Part 2
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DENT 3005BHO Course Dental Science and Practice III Part 2 Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Teaching Hospitals Units 24 Contact Up to 28 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites DENT 3005AHO in addition to all previous years core courses Corequisites DENT 3000HO Restrictions Available to BDS students only Assessment Formative assessment tasks, Summative Examinations/Tests/Case Scenarios, Clinical and Practical Assessments, Assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lauren Stow
Phone: +61 8 8313 1294
Email: lauren.stow@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 10, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Professional Behaviours
1 comply with AHPRA, University and SA Dental policies by displaying appropriate professional and ethical behaviour through maintaining Academic Integrity, respecting colleagues, staff, patients and members of the oral health care team, ensuring patient safety, maintaining patient confidentiality, obtaining informed consent whilst maintaining professional boundaries in all learning environments 2 apply critical thinking, evidence-based approach, clinical reasoning to inform decisions at all levels of interaction with healthy adult patients by applying the hierarchy of evidence and basic statistical concepts when critically evaluating relevant literature. 3 understand health promotion strategies to promote oral and general health and design, implement and evaluate evidence based health promotion. 4 critically reflect and evaluate their own performance, seeking feedback and implementing appropriate strategies for improvement and continuing professional development 5 implement, seek assistance and self-evaluate management approaches to respond to common occupational stressors and seeks assistance for self and patients. 6 establish a safe working environment in laboratory and clinical settings and identify, reports and rectify (as appropriate) unsafe practices. 7 provide patient-centred care to support and enable pts to understand and co-manage their oral health needs. 8 identify limits of professional and individual clinical skills/scope of practice and recommends referral where appropriate. Interprofessional Skills
9 work and communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, staff, patients, carers, members of the public and members of the oral health care team in simulated and clinical setting, and adopt a leadership role when necessary. 10 provide culturally safe and culturally competent practice that recognises the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to oral health care provision. 11 use effective patient-centred communication to competently manage pain, anxiety, stress and oral care of medically healthy and medically & socially compromised adult patients through appropriate use of questions, active listening, explanations, empathy, and feedback including breaking bad news and defusing situations. Clinical Examination, Diagnostic & Management Skills
12 obtain patient reason for visit, chief concern and medical history, relevant dental history and social history (using biomedical, biopsychosocial, and illness frameworks). 13 perform comprehensive extraoral, intraoral soft, periodontal and hard tissues, perform a simple occlusal analysis including the collection and interpretation of additional clinical information, appropriately recognise the range of normality and record normal findings and clinical signs of common oral diseases for selected healthy adult patients. 14 select appropriate tests to identify specific risk factors leading to an imbalance in the oral ecosystem and use results to devise tailored preventive management plans in relation to common oral diseases in medically healthy adult patients. 15 Interpret & evaluate gathered data, including selected other investigations to formulate diagnosis. 16 explain the principles of identification of risk factors in relation to the development & management of common oral diseases in selected healthy adult patients. 17 apply understanding of the oral ecosystem, patient education, behaviour change to develop and implement emergency or comprehensive plans for medically health and medically compromised adult patients and monitors effectiveness. Practical / Technical Skills
18 implement appropriate infection control and occupational health and safety procedures required when working within a clinical and simulated clinical environment. 19 confirms correct patient, procedure; obtains informed consent, creates/maintains accurate dental clinical records, including referrals and prescriptions. 20 demonstrate effective practice management skills and time management and powers of observation. 21 apply knowledge of risks associated with dental radiographs to safely and accurately take bitewing and periapical radiographs in simulated and clinic settings; examine and critique radiographs and recognise the appearance of normal imaged structures and associated basic pathology in bitewing, periapical and panoramic radiographs. 22 perform simple preventive treatments, including remineralisation techniques eg professional or home fluorides, fissure sealants, oral hygiene instructions, dietary advice, smoking cessation, nightguards, mouthguards, perio splints, and diagnostic procedures in clinic. 23 in accordance with Minimal Intervention (MI) principles, explains the principles of tooth conservation and relates these to the rationale for selection of different procedures required for the management of dental caries, toothwear, non-carious tooth loss. 24 perform safe and effective simple periodontal debridement and can select an apply appropriately remineralisation techniques as part of preventive management plans for colleagues and healthy adult patients. 25 perform safe and effective direct permanent (and temporary) restorations including use of liners/bases, caries removal using MI approach and effective moisture control including safe administration of common pain control procedures on adult patients. 26 apply integrated knowledge of biology, physiology, genetics, anatomy, microbiology, pathology, immunology and behavioural science in the management of patients. 27 apply integrated knowledge of dental material science and digital technology to the management of patients. 28 recognise and with tutor guidance manage complications of oral procedures including undertaking Open Disclosure and documenting and debriefing. 29 recognise and with tutor guidance manage dental and systemic life-threatening procedures including documentation and debriefing. 30 write an appropriate referral letter to a dentist or another health professional and with tutor guidance the prescription of pharmaceutical agents. 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.
1,2,3,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 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.
2,3,4,5,7,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 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.
1,4,5,9,11,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 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.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 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.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,28,29 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1,2,3,7,9,10,11,26,27 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3,9,26,27 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
A variety of learning modes will be used in this stream including:
• Integrated Learning Activities - ILAs. [Case-Based Learning]
• in person Class meetings and Online lectures and Online resources
• Clinic sessions
• Simulated Clinic sessions
• Clinical communication tutorials with volunteer patients
• Workshops/Learning Laboratories
• 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/online modules/lectures, clinics, simulated clinic sessions, tutorials, and assignments.Learning Activities Summary
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
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
DENT 3005AHO
Assessment Task
WeightingDENT 3005BHO
Assessment Task
Weighting
End of year WeightingsAssessment Type Learning Outcome(s) Hurdle 1: Practical Performance Continuous Clinic and Sim clinic assessment Continuous Clinic and Sim clinic assessment Hurdle 1: Practical component 40% of whole years work Summative 1-30 Hurdle 2: Written Assignment Performance Online cases 1-2: 10% Online cases 3-4 &
Health Promotion Assignment: 25%Hurdle 2 and 3: Written component 60% of whole years work Summative 1-30 Hurdle 3: Written Test Performance End of PCPC block Summative Test 1 & Summative Tests 2 and 3: 35% Summative Test 4 and 5: 30% Summative 1-30 Hurdle 4: Non-graded pass Completion of tasks as outlined in Year 3 Yearbook on MyUni Completion of tasks as outlined in Year 3 Yearbook on MyUni NGP Summative 1-30
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, ILAs, workshops, clinic/sim clinic and online materials accessible via MyUni.Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at all classes eg clinic, sim clinic, ILA sessions, tutorials/workshops, 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.Assessment Detail
Further details of specific assessment tasks and their timing will be provided to students in the 3rd year BDS handbook and is also available in MyUni.Submission
Details on submission processes/requirements will be provided in the documentation for any work that is to be submitted.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending 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.
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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. -
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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Fraud Awareness
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