Course coordinator
Ms Kirrily Phillips
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
In Dental Practice IB, students will build on skills and knowledge gained in Dental Practice IA. In this course, students will demonstrate emerging manual dexterity skills applying the principles of minimal intervention dentistry, and an applied knowledge of direct restorative materials and their properties. On completion, students will conduct a comprehesive dental clinical examination, demonstrate effective communication techniques and critically reflect on dental practice experiences, from multiple perspectives and context. Students will be provided frameworks to formulate evidence based preventive management plans for dental caries.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Restricted to BDSc(hons) students only.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Kirrily Phillips
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Detailed timetable informationﾠincluding schedules forﾠLecture sessions, Simulation Pre-clinic and Simulation Peer Clinic sessionsﾠwill be communicated to students through the DENT1061 course Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to further students' foundational 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.
Demonstrate effective communication techniques to facilitate person-centred dental practice
LO2.
Critically reflect on dental practice experiences understanding multiple perspectives and context
LO3.
Explain the aetiology of major oral diseases and apply principles of minimal intervention dentistry
LO4.
Demonstrate emerging manual dexterity skills applying the principles of minimal intervention dentistry
LO5.
Conduct a comprehensive clinical examination of the oral cavity and associated structures in a simulated setting.
LO6.
Apply frameworks to formulate evidence-based preventive management plans for dental caries.
LO7.
Demonstrate an applied knowledge of direct restorative materials and their properties.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Pre-clinical Skills Assessment
|
20% |
12/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Evidence Based Dentistry: Case Review and Product Recommendation
|
15% |
4/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
|
20% |
15/10/2024 9:00 am |
| Examination |
End of Semester Examination
|
45% Must Pass |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
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
Pre-clinical Skills Assessment
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
12/09/2024 1:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
Assessment task takes the form of cavity preparation tasks using instrumentation and the LearnaPrep block, and self-assessment of performance to demonstrate acquisition of manual dexterity, handpiece handling, fine motor control, safe practice and reflective practice skills. The practical is conducted in Pre-clinical Laboratory 1 Room 5301 during the designated class.
Unassisted by supervisors, students have ninety (90) minutes to complete, two (2) preparations in their LearnaPrep blocks according to supplied specifications, while demonstrating a consistently high standard of laboratory PPE compliance, handpiece control, and safe operations. They must then evaluate their peers completed work.
Students will have had opportunities to practise cavity preparation techniques and self-evaluation and will have received feedback for performance improvement during prior formative training sessions scheduled in the Simulation Pre-clinic practical learning activities.
Submission guidelines
After 90 minutes allowed to complete the specified preparations and to self-assess those preparations, students leave the venue while examiners evaluate the work presented. When marking is completed, students may seek individual feedback on their performance from examiners when they collect their LearnaPrep blocks, and will be able to compare their self-assessment with that of the examiners.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
There is no late submission allowed for this assessment.
Evidence Based Dentistry: Case Review and Product Recommendation
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
4/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited.
Task description
Students are required to review a clinical case scenario and recommend a product (specific to the case scenario) used in preventative or restorative dentistry in the form of a short video recording. The task description and marking criteria will be available on the DENT1061 Assessment folder.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Once your video presentation is complete, upload it through the assignment link of the DENT1061 Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Penalty will apply for late submission
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
15/10/2024 9:00 am
Task description
This assessment takes the form of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Students are assessed on their performance of several specified procedures which they have learned by completing the Simulation Peer Clinic session Learning Activities during the semester in the DENT1061 course.
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
This assessment is being completed under examination conditions. Students must arrive on time or will not be permitted to complete the assessment task. No unpermitted materials to be brought into the assessment. Any evidence of misconduct or cheating will result in referral to the Academic Integrity Officer.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
There is no late submission for this assessment.
End of Semester Examination
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45% Must Pass
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Task description
A sixty (60) minute examination containing multiple choice and short answer questions covering all of the course learning material delivered for a possible sixty (60) marks. This is a MUST PASS assessment item (achieve a minimum of 50% to pass). Supplementary assessment is available for this item (in accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J).
Learning material covered in the examination:
- Medical histories
- Dental records and charting
- Intraoral and extraoral examination
- Principles of prevention in dental practice
- Non-carious tooth loss
- Dental caries: etiology, clinical and radiographic identification, risk assessment and classification, conservative management
- Moisture control and isolation
- Principles of cavity preparation
- Intracoronal dental restorative materials
Hurdle requirements
Must achieve a minimum of 50% to pass.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 | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
The exam will be completed in Inspera Assessment using Safe Exam Browser (SEB) Please ensure that you have already downloaded Safe Exam Browser (SEB) to your computer. You can do this by visiting https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/inspera-assessment/safe-exam-browser-inspera and completing the steps to install the application (Windows or MacOS) and test it on your computer by completing a preparation test. On exam day you will be provided with instructions on how to access your exam via the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) application.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Refer to the UQ policy and procedures for requesting a deferral.
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. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Overall mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number in computing score. For example, 74.50 and above will be rounded up to 75 and 74.49 will be rounded down to 74.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
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.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Kit | Year 1 dental kit including instruments for examinations, periodontal assessments and restorative dentistry | own item needed |
| Safety Glasses | Regulation safety glasses for pre-clinical and clinical activities | own item needed |
| Laboratory Coat | Laboratory coat for pre-clinical activities. | own item needed |
| Laptop or IPad | Laptop or IPad required to access online self-directed learning activities, modules and additional course resources. | own item needed |
| Learn-A- Prep Block | Learn-A-Prep block required for pre-clinical sessions | own item needed |
| Simulation Teeth | Plastic simulation teeth required for Class I cavity preparations in the pre-clinical environment | own item needed |
| UQ Scrubs | UQ Scrubs are a uniform requirement for pre-clinic and clinical activities. | own item needed |
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 2 |
Clinical Hours |
Peer Clinic: Comprehensive Examination Gracey scalers anterior 1/2 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Non-carious tooth surface loss Self-directed learning module: Principles of Cavity Preparation - I Learning outcomes: L02 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Non-carious tooth surface loss Introduction to the principals of cavity preparation and cavity design in dentistry. Learning outcomes: L03 |
|
Clinical Hours |
Pre-Clinic: Instrumentation - Hand pieces and burs Introduction to handpieces and burs used in operative restorative dentistry. |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 7 |
Clinical Hours |
Pre-Clinic: Fine Motor Skills Training Fine motor skills training using Learn-A-Prep blocks in a simulated dental environment. |
Week 2 |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Principles of cavity preparation I Self-directed learning on aetiology and diagnosis of non-carious tooth loss. Learning outcomes: L03 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Principals of cavity prep and cavity design 1 Application of knowledge to clinical scenarios. Learning outcomes: L03 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Clinical Hours |
Peer-Clinic: Odontograms & Periodontal Screening Odontograms and periodontal screening in clinical practice |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Caries Aetiology - Clinical and Radiographic Introduction to the aetiology of caries, including the clinical and radiographic presentation. Learning outcomes: L03 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: ICCMS: Introduction & Classification Introduction to the International Caries Classification and Management System. |
|
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Principles of cavity preparation II Self-directed learning module: Principles of cavity preparation II Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: ICCMS/ICDAS - Caries risk assessment & classification Application of the ICCMS/ICDAS frameworks to clinical scenarios. |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 8 |
Clinical Hours |
Peer Clinic: Periodontal Charting Periodontal charting completed in a peer clinic environment. |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Caries Risk Assessment & Classification Self-directed learning module: Caries Risk Assessment & Classification |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: ICCMS - Radiographic classification of caries & risk assessment Applying the ICCMS framework to clinical scenarios. |
|
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Principals of Cavity Preparation III Self-directed learning module: Principals of cavity preparation III |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Case Studies (NCTL, ICCMS, ICDAS) Application of ICCMS and ICDAS for NCTL with product recommendation. |
|
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Conservative Management of Caries Self-directed learning module: Conservative management of caries Learning outcomes: L03 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Principals of cavity design II & III Theory and principals of cavity design II & III Learning outcomes: L03 |
|
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Moisture Control and Isolation Self-directed learning module: Moisture control and isolation |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Moisture Control & isolation Theory and principals of moisture control and isolation for dental procedures. |
|
Clinical Hours |
Pre-Clinic: Rubber Dam Application of rubber dam in a simulated environment. |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Clinical Hours |
Peer Clinic: Plaque Disclosing & Prophylaxis Applying plaque disclosing solution in a peer clinic environment followed by dental prophylaxis. |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Glass Ionomer Cement Self-directed learning module: Glass Ionomer Cement |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Dental Materials & Properties Theory and principals behind dental materials and associated properties. |
|
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Composite Resin Self-directed learning module: Composite Resin |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Principals of Caries Removal Theory and principals of caries removal in dentistry. |
|
Clinical Hours |
Pre-Clinic: Ultrasonic Scaling Safe use and handling of a ultrasonic scaler in a pre-clinic simulated environment. |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 12 |
Clinical Hours |
Peer Clinic: Plaque & Calculus detection/Ultrasonic Scaling Identifying plaque and calculus in the peer clinic environment followed by removal using an ultrasonic scaler. |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 13 |
Clinical Hours |
Pre-Clinic: Class I cavity preparations Class I cavity preparations in simulated pre-clinic environment. |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Amalgam Self-directed learning module: Amalgam |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Choosing Restorative Materials Workshop and case studies applying material knowledge to clinical scenarios in dentistry. |
|
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Choosing Dental Materials Self-directed learning module: Choosing dental materials |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Case Study Workshop Case study workshop applying knowledge learnt through semester. |
|
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend: Revision Week Revision of UQ Extend Modules. |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching: Revision Revision of semester content |
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 - Students 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:
- Placement
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation