DENT 5005AHO - Dental Science and Practice V Part 1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2022

Dental Science and Practice V 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, preventive-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.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DENT 5005AHO
    Course Dental Science and Practice V Part 1
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Teaching Hospitals
    Contact Up to 26 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites DENT 4004AHO, DENT 4004BHO and DENT 4000HO in addition to all previous years core courses
    Restrictions Available to BDS students only
    Course Description Dental Science and Practice V 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, preventive-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.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Muhammed Yakin

    Course Coordinators:

    Dr Lesley Fung
    Ph:  +61 8313 8191
    Email: lesley.fung@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: 
    Level 10
    Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building

    Dr Paul Sambrook
    Ph:+61  8313 5103
    Email: paul.sambrook@adelaide.edu.au
    Location:     
    Level 12
    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
    Key student learning objectives for Dental Science and Practice V are:

    1.  To adopt a holistic 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.  To take responsibility for identifying, implementing and monitoring their 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. The Dental Science and Practice V course will ensure substantial opportunities to learn and to practise in the Adelaide Dental Hospital or suburban and rural 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 Dental Science and Practice V course will be structured to provide clinical experiences that will be of increasing complexity throughout the year.
    8. The scientific and medical components of the DSP5 course will underpin and integrate with the clinical components of the course.
    9. The instructional approach in Dental Science and Practice V will consist of a variety of 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 development 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 V course there will be reinforcement of topics covered in previous years to ensure maximal integration and coordination between learning activities and clinic/laboratory sessions.

    There ia an extensive comprehensive care model in the final year during which students spend the majority of their time on clinical placements (city, metropolitan and regional). The focus of the 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:  

    ·between 15 to 24 hours of clinical sessions per week

    ·1 hour per fortnight Learning Exercises in Dental Implantology
    · 1 week observation in a private practice
    · Clinical placements in a SA Dental Service Community Dental Clinic (ADH or Metropolitan and Rural clinics), and/or
    · Clinical placements in Canberra, Tasmania or Wyong
    ·  Three(3) sessions in Radiology
    ·  One week roster to Common Ground
    ·  One week rotation to Oral Surgery Unit

    Self-Directed Learning:
    approximately 23 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 clinic, assignments and for individual and group study.


    Learning Activities Summary
    The pre-clinical component of Dental Science and Practice V will run over 1-2 weeks covering the extended clinical competencies and patient management.

    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, group and individual study time. There will be 2 common weeks during the year. During common week periods there will be intensive class meetings/workshops.

    Disciplines to be reinforced during Dental Science and Practice V:

    Dental & Human
    DisordersScientific Basis of Dental Practice
    Health & the Community

    Extended Clinical Competencies
    Comprehensive Oral Care Practice:
    •    Preventive Minimum Intervention
    •    Surgical Minimum Intervention
    •    Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
    •    Periodontology
    •    Minor oral surgery including routine dental extractions
    •    Observe major oral surgical procedures (day stay and in patients) and maxillofacial surgical procedures
    •    Endodontics & Dental Traumatology
    •    Fixed Prosthodontics
    •    Geriatric Dentistry
    •    Orthodontics
    •    Paediatric Dentistry
    •    Removable Prosthodontics
    •    Temporoamndibular 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


    Clinical Placements will be held at suburban and rural Community Dental Service and interstate clinics and travelling will be required.

    Other specific information will be provided in the 5th 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 Type of Assessment Task Weighting (%) Learning course objective(s) being addressed
    End-of-semester 1 written examinations Summative Graded  30%
    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 or
    Summative
    Non-graded
    Satisfactory required(Replacement Assessment offered)
    1,2,3,4,5
    Clinical performance Formative & Summative Graded  70%
    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 5th year BDS handbook during the “Preparation for clinic” week and MyUni.


    Submission
    Details regarding submission of specific assessment tasks, clinical self assessments and logbooks will be provided to students in the 5th year BDS handbook during the “Preparation for clinic” week and 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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