DENT 4004AHO - Dental Science and Practice IV Part 1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2022

Dental Science and Practice IV provides students with the opportunity to develop as dental professionals who, upon successful completion of the course, will be able to manage patients with an increasingly complex range of dental problems. The focus of the course is to emphasise a 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 biological and medical sciences in managing their patients and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including an ability to self-assess effectively and a desire to continue to learn and grow as a member of the dental profession.

Open All

Course Details

Course Code	DENT 4004AHO
Course	Dental Science and Practice IV Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Dental
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Teaching Hospitals
Contact	Up to 28 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	DENT 3005AHO, DENT 3005BHO and DENT 3000HO in addition to all previous years core courses
Restrictions	Available to BDS students only
Assessment	Formative assessment tasks, Summative Examinations/Tests/Case Scenarios, Clinical and Practical Assessments, Assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Alan Broughton

Course Coordinator:
Dr Sushil Kaur
sushil.kaur@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 10
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building

Course Coordinator:
Professor Craig Dreyer
craig.dreyer@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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Key Learning Objectives:

1	To adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of patient care
2	To demonstrate an ability to intergrate concepts and topcis relevant to dentistry, drawing on material that is covered within the year and in previous years
3	To take responsibility for identifying, implementing and monitoring of 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.

Other Course objectives:

6	This course ensure substantial opportunities to learn and to practise in the Adelaide Dental Hospital and suburban clinics of the South AUstralia Dental Service (SADS), and in the University of Adelaide's new simulation laboratory. The students will comply with University and SADS policies.
7	The course will be constructed to provide clinical experiences that will be of increasing complexity throughout the year.
8	The scientific and medical components of the course will underpin and integrate with the clinical components of the course.
9	The instructional approach in this course will consist of a variety of integrated learning activities (ILAs) complemented by other learning and teaching activities, including class meetings, tutorials, workshops, simulation laboratory, and clinical sessions during which students provide patient care.
10	Information and communication technology will be used to enhance student learning and will be integral to the design and delivery of the course.
11	Student assessment, both formative and summative, will be closely matched to the integrated learning and teaching activities and to their clearly defined outcomes objectives. An emphasis will be placed on the devlopment of self-assessment skills.
12	A quality assurance system will monitor the implementation and evaluate the outcomes of the course.

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.	1,2,4,5,6,7,8
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.	1,2,4,7,8
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.	1,5,6,7,9,11
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, 5,6,7,8,10,12
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.	1,2,4,6,7,
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.	3,11

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Information will be provided to students during the 'Preparation for clinic' block and MyUni.

Recommended Resources

Information about textbooks and other resources will be provided to students during the 'Preparation for clinic' block and MyUni.

Online Learning

Information about the materials available on MyUni will be provided to students during the 'Preparation for clinic' block.
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

In the Dental Science and Practice IV course there will be integration and coordination between class meetings, simulation classes, ILAs and clinic sessions.

The distinctive case based philosophy of the Adelaide BDS programme is being retained, with Integrated Learning Activities (ILAs) providing an opportunity for students to apply and to integrate their knowledge in realistic clinical situations. The ILAs are used for open sessions on topical issues and to review clinical presentations and management of patients. Approximately 10 ILAs will be presented during the year, running over three weeks each, and the students will be expected to be analyse, research and assimilate information both individual and group settings.

Apart from ILAs and class meetings (which will be used for traditional and interactive lectures as well as seminars), there will also be workshops and small group tutorials where students can ask questions and clarify concepts. Prior to commencing clinical sessions, during which students will deliver patient care (in continuing and new disciplines), students will complete a number of simulation exercises / procedures and be required to perform to pre-set levels of competence. Redemption opportunities will be offered to all pre-clinical simulation exercises.

The focus of clinical experience will be a patient-centred approach where the students will be expected to provide holistic care through comprehensive care plans rather than focussing on procedural items.

Workload

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

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

Contact Hours:
28 hours/week
A typical weekly timetable may include:
5 x 1 hour class meetings
7 x 3 hour clinical sessions (per fortnight)
1x 2-3 hour integrated learning activity sessions

Please note that attendance at other sessions may occasionally be required (e.g. hospital ward rounds, practice visits).*

During the year, students also attend 2x weeks of oral surgery; radiography dept sessions and attend clinic sessions as a Student Learner.

Self-Directed Learning:
44 hours/week
A significant amount of time is required for learning activities outside of clinic and away from the campus in order to prepare for classes and for individual and group study.

Learning Activities Summary

The pre-clinical component of Dental Science and Practice IV will run over 6 intensive weeks during which students will complete approximately 30 x 3 hour simulation laboratories across the full range of Extended Clinical Competencies including oral surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics and traumatology, orthodontics , paediatric dentistry.

These procedural laboratories will be supported by class meetings and workshops covering the extended clinical competencies, patient management and mandatory reporting.

Students will be further prepared for the delivery of patient care through a series of orientation sessions covering patient management policies and protocols, record keeping, cultural awareness and orientation to specific clinics and the wards of the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

A typical weekly timetable during the extended clinical semesters will include clinical sessions for delivery of patient care, a clinic learner session {chair-side assisting, observations of clinical care and case discussions), morning class meetings,, Integrated Learning Activity (ILA) sessions.

Students will be rostered out to complete sessions in oral surgery and other activities as required.

Disciplines to be explored during Dental Science and Practice IV:

•   endodontics and dental traumatology
•   fixed prosthodontics
•   general dental practice
•   geriatric dentistry
•   oral surgery
•   oral medicine and applied oral pathology
•   orthodontics
•   paediatric dentistry
•   radiology and oral diagnosis
•   removable prosthodontics
•   temporomandibular disorders.

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
- Paediatric Dentistry clinics will be held at suburban Community Dental Service clinics andtravelling will be required.
- Other specific information will be provided in the 4th year handbook on MyUni.

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

Assessment Task	Type of Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Learning course objective(s) being addressed
End-of-semester written examinations	Formative & Summative	Graded 40% Satisfactory required (Replacement and Additional Assessment offered)	1,2,4
End-of-semester Progressive Integrated Assessment	Sem 2 - Summative	Non-graded Satisfactory required (Replacement and Additional Assessment offered)	1,2,4
Performance in ILAs, tests of understanding, tutorials and other assessment activities	Formative Summative	Non-graded Satisfactory required (Replacement Assessment offered)	1,2,3,4,5
Preparation for clinic	Formative Summative	Competency required prior to commencement of patient care	1,2,4,5
Clinical Performance	Formative & Summative	Graded 60% Hurdle	1,2,4,5

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at all classes eg clinic, sim clinic, ILA sessions, tutorials/workshops student learner activities, subrosters (ie, radiography, Common Ground, private practice visits) 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

Details of specific assessment tasks and their timing will be provided to students in the 4th year BDS handbook during the "Preparation for clinic" block and MyUni.

Submission

Details regarding submission of specific assessment tasks, clinical self assessments and logbooks will be provided to students in the 4th year BDS handbook during the "Preparation for clinic" block and 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 of Dentistry 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 4th year course co-ordinators will meet with students on a regular basis to discuss the delivery of the course, content, clinical and other matters.Student representatives across the BDS program also meet periodically with the Head of School.
Student Support
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.

Authorised by:	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Maintained by:	Course Outlines Administrator