Course coordinator
Dr Thomas Kim
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
Dental Practice IA will enable students to develop knowledge and essential communication skills to facilitate person centred dental care, and comply with legal and professional requirements in safe health care delivery. Students will begin to reflect critically on their approach to dental practice, demonstrate an in depth knowledge of tooth anatomy and conduct and record a thorough patient interview to collect relevant histories for preventive dental treatment.
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Course requirements
Restrictions
Restricted to BDSc(Hons) students only.
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Thomas Kim
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Detailed timetable information including schedules for Lecture sessions, Simulation Pre-clinic and Simulation Peer Clinic sessions will be communicated to students through the DENT1060 course Blackboard site and at the beginning of the semester.
Students are expected to check Blackboard and their UQ student email inbox daily to keep up to date with course information, course requirements or any alterations to schedules.ﾠ
Group 1 and 2 allocations will be confirmed at the beginning of the semester.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to introduce students to the dental clinic environment and to provide foundation knowledge and experience in fundamental processes and clinical aspects of dental practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand effective communication techniques to facilitate person-centred dental practice.
LO2.
Demonstrate an emerging critically reflective approach to dental practice.
LO3.
Describe the anatomy of the primary and permanent dentition.
LO4.
Manage and maintain a safe working environment, including principles of ergonomics.
LO5.
Conduct and record a thorough patient interview to collect relevant medical, dental and social information.
LO6.
Understand the ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of person-centred dental practice.
LO7.
Understand the principles of prevention of diseases in the oral cavity.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Tooth morphology, eruption timings & charting quiz
|
30% |
2/04/2026 3:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
|
20% |
15/05/2026 4:00 pm |
| Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection |
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
Formative |
2/04/2026 4:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
P/F MUST PASS |
29/05/2026 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Examination
|
50% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026
Examination Period |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Tooth morphology, eruption timings & charting quiz
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
2/04/2026 3:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
This assessment takes the form of a quiz during a scheduled DENT1060 session consisting of a mix of multiple choice, true/false, matching, labelling and short answer questions. The examination will run for sixty (60) minutes and the student will be required to bring their own device for the examination.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Blackboard quiz.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
15/05/2026 4:00 pm
Task description
Assessment takes the form of a practical assessment (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) demonstrating the pre-clinical skills students have learnt in DENT1060. Students will be assessed on their performance of several specified procedures and documentation of specific protocols for relevant procedures which they have learned by completing the Pre-clinical session Learning Activities during the semester in the DENT1060 course. The assessment will be run for the duration of ninety (90) minutes and students are expected to comply to the safety standards expected in the laboratory environment.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection
- Weight
- Formative
- Due date
2/04/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning, Longitudinal.
Task description
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the student’s pre-clinical/peer clinic performance at the interim stage and provide formative feedback to support improvement before the final clinical competence assessment at the end of semester.
Course Coordinator in consultation with the pre-clinical/peer clinic supervisory team will complete a report based on student’s clinical performance during the assessment period and quality of critical self-reflections following each session.
See Submission Guidelines for all components that must be submitted for the interim clinical practice performance task to be assessed. Detailed assessment criteria and rubrics will be provided on Blackboard.
Two domains will be assessed to an expectations met (EM) or not met (ENM) standard and mapped to the Professional competency requirements for the accreditation body for this program - The Australian Dental Council (Professional Competencies of the newly Qualified Dentist)
The domains being assessed are:
1. Professionalism, Communication and Health Promotion
2. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation
To achieve a pass, the criteria are as follows:
All domains are weighted equally, and the student must achieve a pass in each domain, and an overall pass.
- A pass in each domain will involve a student receiving 3 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark in Domain 1, and no more than 3 "expectation not met" (ENM) in Domains 2.
- An overall pass for the report will involve a student receiving 6 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark across the 2 domains.
Please note:
- Written feedback will be provided for any areas to improve as this is formative. Students must reflect on feedback and demonstrate improvement in the latter half of the semester.
- Logbooks may be randomly audited by the Course Coordinator for authenticity and supervisor signatures.
- Any significant clinical concerns related to safety will be escalated immediately via course coordinator pathways and documented and taken into consideration for the assessment outcomes.
There is no resubmission or resit available for this component. This is a formative assessment to enable the student to receive feedback on their developing clinical competency.
Any significant clinical concerns pertaining to patient safety will be escalated via clinical communication pathways to the course coordinator and recorded on this report to be considered for the assessment outcome.
Submission guidelines
Detailed marking rubric for this assessment is available on Blackboard. See Submission Guidelines for all components that must be submitted for the portfolio to be assessed for this clinical practice performance task.
The submitted portfolio will be reviewed and performance in each domain considered and used to complete a report of overall performance in each domain as per the criteria and standards. Students must complete all required components as outlined in Submission Guidelines.
To pass this must pass assessment, students must achieve a pass on the final report. This is a summative assessment on clinical performance in the later half of the semester. To achieve a pass, the criteria are as follows:
All domains are weighted equally, and the student must achieve a pass in each domain, and an overall pass. A pass in each domain will involve a student receiving 3 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark in Domain 1, and 3 or fewer "expectation not met" (ENM) in Domains 2. An overall pass for the report will involve a student receiving 6 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark across the 2 domains.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 2 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- P/F MUST PASS
- Due date
29/05/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal.
Task description
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the student’s pre-clinical and peer clinic performance for this course, at the end of the semester. Course Coordinator in consultation with the pre-clinical/peer clinic supervisory team will complete a report based on student’s pre-clinical /peer clinic performance during the assessment period and quality of critical self-reflections following each session.
Students are advised to review any feedback provided in the interim report, to improve pre-clinical/peer clinic performance, in the latter part of his course, to pass this final clinical practice performance assessment which is must pass to pass this course.
Detailed marking rubric for this assessment is available on Blackboard.
See Submission Guidelines for all components that must be submitted for this clinical practice performance task to be assessed. The submitted portfolio will be reviewed and performance in each domain considered and used to complete a report of overall performance in each domain as per the criteria and standards.
The clinical portfolio will be reviewed and performance in each domain considered and used to complete a report of overall performance in each domain.
Two domains will be assessed to an expectations met (EM) or not met (ENM) standard and mapped to the professional competency requirements for the accreditation body for this program - The Australian Dental Council (Professional Competencies of the newly Qualified Dentist)
The domains being assessed are:
1. Professionalism, Communication and Health Promotion
2. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation
Passing requirements:
To pass this assessment, students must achieve a pass on this summative assessment on clinical performance progress at this stage. To achieve a pass, the criteria are as follows:
All domains are weighted equally, and the student must achieve a pass in each domain, and an overall pass.
- A pass in each domain will involve a student receiving 3 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark in Domain 1, and no more than 3 "expectation not met" (ENM) in Domain 2.
- An overall pass for the report will involve a student receiving 6 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark across the 2 domains.
Students must complete all required components as outlined in Submission Guidelines for the portfolio submission.
Please note:
- Written feedback provided for any areas to improve from the interim task, must be reflected on and student should demonstrate improvement in the latter half of the semester to enable passing of this must pass task.
- Logbooks may be randomly audited by the Course Coordinator for authenticity and supervisor signatures.
- Any significant clinical concerns related to safety will be escalated immediately via course coordinator communication pathways and documented in the report and taken into consideration for the final assessment outcome.
In accordance withﾠPPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J,ﾠsupplementary assessment will not be available for this final clinical practice performance task, as professional competencies are developed over a 13-week practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment either.ﾠ
Hurdle requirements
Detailed marking rubric for this assessment is available on Blackboard. See Submission Guidelines for all components that must be submitted for the portfolio to be assessed for this clinical practice performance task. The submitted portfolio will be reviewed and performance in each domain considered and used to complete a report of overall performance in each domain as per the criteria and standards. Students must complete all required components as outlined in Submission Guidelines. To pass this must pass assessment, students must achieve a pass on the final report. This is a summative assessment on clinical performance in the later half of the semester. To achieve a pass, the criteria are as follows: All domains are weighted equally, and the student must achieve a pass in each domain, and an overall pass. A pass in each domain will involve a student receiving 3 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark in Domain 1, and 3 or fewer "expectation not met" (ENM) in Domains 2. An overall pass for the report will involve a student receiving 6 or fewer "expectations not met" (ENM) mark across the 2 domains.Submission guidelines
The submitted portfolio must be COMPLETE in all the following respects and submitted by the published due date which will then be assessed as part of this assessment task. Any incomplete or missing information can result in a fail grade in this must pass assessment task.
- Students must complete the portfolio for all pre-clinical/peer clinic and observational sessions. The logbook must be completed at each rostered session (AM and PM sessions), and must be signed off by a pre-clinical supervisor/peer clinic supervisor. If no feedback (written or verbal) is provided by the supervisor during a session, the student must proactively seek feedback immediately after the session. The student should then record all feedback in the comments section and obtain the supervisor’s sign-off to confirm the discussion.
- A structured reflection for each session must be written around a specific task during the week, particularly where the supervisor/s have provided constructive feedback, or a grade of expectations not met was received.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 2 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
End of Semester Examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026
Examination Period
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
A sixty (60) minute written examination covering all course learning material delivered during Semester 1 for a possible total of sixty (60) marks.
Hurdle requirements
A minimum of 50% is required in this assessment to be eligible for consideration of passing the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of less than 20% |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 20% but less than 45% OR Has failed two or more hurdle requirements |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 45% but less than 50% OR Attains the overall pass mark BUT has failed one hurdle requirement |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 50% but less than 65% AND has passed the hurdle requirements.ﾠ |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at leastﾠ65% but less than 75% AND has passed the hurdle requirements. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall grade of at least 75% but less than 85% AND has passed the hurdle requirements. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall grade of at least 85% AND has passed the hurdle requirements. |
Additional course grading information
Percentage marks will be rounded to the nearest whole number - e.g., 84.4% rounds down to 84%, and 84.5% rounds up to 85%. This applies to all grade cutoffs except for a grade of 4, i.e., a pass cannot be achieved with a score rounded up to 50% (eg 49.5%) as minimum pass is strictly 50%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
In accordance withﾠPPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J,ﾠsupplementary assessment will not be available for the Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic) assessment, as professional competencies are developed over a 13-week practicum.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
At the commencement of Semester 1, students are required to purchase instrument kits and dental models for use in pre-clinical training activities. These instruments and models will be required for pre-clinical practical classes for Year 1 through to Year 4 of the BDSc(Hons) program. Maintenance of the instrument kits remains the responsibility of individual students and this includes the replacement of broken instruments and/or the purchase of additional plastic teeth for dental models when required.ﾠ
Further information on instrument purchasing will be provided by the course coordinator on commencement of the course.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture/seminar A series of lectures or seminars (in relevant sessions for case-based learning) including, but not limited to: introduction into the dental environment, patient interviewing and examination, tooth morphology, principles of oral hygiene management. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend (Online) Online format of learning to supplement the learning content of the course. Further explanation and clarification will be provided at the beginning of the semester. Sub-activity: self-study (online, self-directed learning) |
|
Practical |
Pre-clinic A series of sessions in the preclinical simulation laboratory will be delivered: safe dental practice, introduction to dental equipment and examination techniques, tooth morphology based practical sessions, contemporary techniques for dental records gathering, introduction to oral hygiene concepts and products. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Attendance is compulsory. |
|
Week 1 (23 Feb - 01 Mar) |
Lecture |
Course & Peer Clinic induction Introductory session to the DENT1060 course activities that will be delivered throughout the semester. |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Clinical Teaching |
Peer Clinic Clinical activities/training sessions: students will be expected to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills learnt throughout the coaching and pre-clinic session into the clinical sessions, under the supervision of a dental practitioner. Further information will be clarified in the induction session. Clinical learning will be recorded in a log book throughout the semester. Attendance is compulsory |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 12 |
Workshop |
English Academic Communication Workshop based learning sessions focussing on the learning, development, and interpretation of skills related to patient communication. Attendance is compulsory. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
- Recording of Teaching Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Occupational Health and Safety in the Laboratory Guideline
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: