DENT 7273A - Specialist Clinical Special Needs Dentistry II Pt 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

Special Needs Dentistry is that part of Dentistry concerned with the oral health of people adversely affected by intellectual disability, medical, physical or psychiatric issues. The University of Adelaide's postgraduate program in Special Needs Dentistry is of three years duration and leads to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. This is a specific program plan designed to lead to specialist registration in the field of Special Needs Dentistry. The program plan comprises a mix of coursework, clinical work, action/clinical research, research training and a research project and is designed to conform to the Educational Requirements of the Board of Studies in Special Needs Dentistry of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DENT 7273A
    Course Specialist Clinical Special Needs Dentistry II Pt 1
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Contact Up to 19 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites DENT 7272B
    Restrictions Doctor of Clinical Dentistry only
    Course Description Special Needs Dentistry is that part of Dentistry concerned with the oral health of people adversely affected by intellectual disability, medical, physical or psychiatric issues. The University of Adelaide's postgraduate program in Special Needs Dentistry is of three years duration and leads to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. This is a specific program plan designed to lead to specialist registration in the field of Special Needs Dentistry. The program plan comprises a mix of coursework, clinical work, action/clinical research, research training and a research project and is designed to conform to the Educational Requirements of the Board of Studies in Special Needs Dentistry of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Sharon Liberali


    Program Director
    Associate Professor Sharon Liberali (Special Needs Specialist)

    Academic Staff
    Professor Lindsay Richards (Prosthodontist)
    A/Professor Paul Sambrook (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)
    Professor Richard Logan (Oral Pathologist)
    Prof Sam Gue (Paediatric Specialist)
    Dr Andrew Cheng (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

    Contributing Staff
    Dr Mark Gryst (Visiting Consultant/Special Needs Specialist)
    Dr Dymphna Cudmore (Clinical Leader/Dentist–Aged Care/SRF)
    Dr Mira Holowiecki (Clinical Leader/Dentist – TQEH)
    Ms Margie Steffens (Senior SND Hygienist – SRF/Homeless)
    Ms Claire McNally (Senior SND Hygienist – Med Compromised)
    Course Timetable

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  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

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    University Graduate Attributes

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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Textbooks, scientific journal, website, Eleanor Harrold Library, University of Adelaide Library, MyUni, access to materials to undertake research, Adelaide Dental Hospital Special Needs Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Special Needs Dental Unit , Royal Adelaide Hospital including Theatre complex, Women’s and Children’s Hospital Dental Unit and Community Dental clinics of SA Dental Service.
    Recommended Resources
    Recommended resources for the course are a high level of commitment and dedication to special needs dentistry.
    Online Learning
    Minimal online learning is applicable to this course.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
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    Submission

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    Course Grading

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

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
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