Course coordinator
Dr Thomas Kim
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2026 (27/07/2026 - 20/11/2026)
- 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
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 Lectures, Simulation Pre-clinic and Simulation Peer Clinic sessions will 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-semester Examination
|
20% |
In-semester Saturday 5/09/2026 - 20/09/2026 |
| Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection |
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
Formative |
25/09/2026 4:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Pre-clinical Skills Assessment
|
40% |
16/10/2026 12:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
P/F MUST PASS |
30/10/2026 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Examination
|
40% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/11/2026 - 21/11/2026 |
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
In-semester Examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
5/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
This 60 min in-semester exam will cover material delivered in specific weeks, and may include multiple-choice, multiple-answer, or short-answer type questions. Inspera Assessment will be used for the assessment.
The in-semester exam is centrally organised and invigilated. The exam date will be communicated via UQ Examinations directly to the student.
- Further details will be provided on the Blackboard site for this course at start of semester.
- This is a digital exam conducted on Inspera platform and students in this course will need to complete and submit this using their own devices on site at a UQ location specified by UQ Central Examinations.
- If you do not have a laptop, you may be able to borrow a laptop from the Library (https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/laptop-loans)
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
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
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.
Late submission
There is no late submission allowed for this assessment.
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection
- Weight
- Formative
- Due date
25/09/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning, Longitudinal, Secure.
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.
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.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
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.
Pre-clinical Skills Assessment
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
16/10/2026 12:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Work integrated learning, Secure.
Task description
This assessment task takes the form of cavity preparation tasks using equipment/instrumentation and the Typodont model. Students will be assessed on the performance to demonstrate satisfactory performance of manual dexterity skills and handpiece handling. The practical assessment will be conducted in the laboratory setting under timed conditions during a designated class session. Students will be given time to set up for the practical assessment in the laboratory setting.
The assessment must be completed unassisted by supervisors; students have sixty(60) minutes to complete a single (1) preparation in their Typodont model, on the indicated tooth number (e.g. tooth 36) according to supplied specifications, while demonstrating a consistently high standard of laboratory PPE compliance, handpiece handling, and safe operations.
Students will have opportunities to practise cavity preparation techniques and will be able to receive feedback for practice from supervisors during the semester, and leading up to the assessment.
This assessment task is not eligible for a re-mark as it will be assessed by two examiners and post-marking moderation process will be applied.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Submission guidelines
After the 60 minutes allowed to complete the specified preparation, students will leave the venue while examiners evaluate the work presented. When marking is completed and models returned, students may seek individual feedback on their performance from examiners once they collect their Typodont model.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
There is no late submission allowed for this assessment.
Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- P/F MUST PASS
- Due date
30/10/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal, Secure.
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.
To pass this assessment item, students must actively participate in a minimum of 90% pre-clinic sessions and 90% peer-clinic sessions as per published rosters and timetables. All allocated tasks in each session must be completed successfully and allocated clinical educator must deem them to be satisfactory.
In accordance with ﾠPPL 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.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
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
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/11/2026 - 21/11/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
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).
Learning material covered in the examination:
- Principles of prevention in dental practice
- Non-carious tooth loss
- Dental caries: aetiology, clinical and radiographic identification, risk assessment and classification, conservative management
- Moisture control and isolation
- Occlusal analysis for restoration
- Dental debridement
- Principles of cavity preparation
- Intracoronal dental restorative materials, selection rationale, related restorative armamentarium
- Dental Biomaterials
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Hurdle requirements
Must achieve a minimum of 50% to pass this examination.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
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.
Late submission
There is no late submission allowed for this assessment.
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 |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 65% 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 marks of 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 mark 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. The minimum pass mark is 50%, and a pass cannot be achieved by rounding up from 49.5%.
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.
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 |
Clinical Coaching Sessions (F2F) Learning sessions includes various topics, such as: etiology/investigation/diagnosis of caries, management of caries including removal, rationale and application of isolation, restorative materials, etc. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. |
Practical |
Pre-clinic A series of sessions in the preclinical simulation laboratory will be delivered: safe dental practice, introduction to restorative equipment and instruments, caries management based practical sessions, application techniques for restorative materials. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Attendance is required. |
|
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. Clinical learning will be recorded in a log book throughout the semester. Attendance is required. |
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
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
- Supporting Students' Fitness to Study Policy
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: