Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
Dental Practice II will allow students to consolidate their developing skills in intra-coronal restoration and enhance competence in history taking, diagnosis, care planning and management for dental patients with medical conditions. Students will develop an emerging understanding of the effects of common medical conditions on routine dental procedures. At the completion of this course, students will apply knowledge of head and neck anatomy, neurophysiology and pharmacology of local anaesthetic agents to deliver effective pain relief for restorative treatments.
This course follows on from DENT2060 and continues using simulated learning environments including pre-clinical laboratories to provide students with the opportunity to attain competency in the clinical skills required to provide preventive dental care and simple dental restorations. Students will also develop their clinical skills in a clinical environment and apply knowledge of oral diseases to explain clinical observations and to solve clinical problems.
Each week, students will have 3-hrs of preclinical lab sessions and 3-hrs of clinical work-related sessions. This will be supplemented with 1-hour lecture and 2-hours of clinical coaching sessions.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT2060
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Sandleen Feroz
Dr Sepanta Hosseinpour
Dr Shekhar Bhatia
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The Dental Practice IIB course aims to consolidate students skills in intra-coronal restoration and develop an emerging understanding of the effects of common medical conditions on routine dental procedures.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Achieve manual dexterity skills appropriate for multi-surface intra-coronal restorations.
LO2.
Conduct and record a thorough patient interview and clinical examination of the oral cavity and associated structures.
LO3.
Explain the importance of person-centred practices for the provision of effective healthcare.
LO4.
Create evidence-based and tailored preventive management plans for common dental diseases.
LO5.
Apply understanding of head and neck anatomy, oral biology and oral histology to the effective management of pain and delivery of local anaesthetic agents.
LO6.
Develop self-reflexivity in a simulated clinical context with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Pre-clinical competency assessment: Inter-Proximal
|
40% |
Week 10 |
| Practical/ Demonstration | Viva voce | 35% |
15/10/2025 |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Portfolio, Reflection |
Clinical Reflection
|
25% |
24/10/2025 5:00 pm |
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 competency assessment: Inter-Proximal
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
Week 10
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
Students must satisfactorily complete a two -surface intra-coronal preparation and restoration on specified posterior tooth/teeth in preclinic sim lab on a mannikin at the end of the specific module in Semester 2.
Student's hand skill development and feedback provided in each session leading up to this summative task should be used for self-improvement and reflection for optimum performance in summative practical assessment.
The rubric used for the marking of this assessment will be available in Blackboard.
Performance parameters, and assessment criteria and standards will be made available on the course Blackboard site prior to the assessment.
This is a MUST PASS assessment item, and one resit option is available. If the re-sit is failed, a supplementary is available based on student's performance in the course overall.
Hurdle requirements
MUST PASS ASSESSMENT ITEMSubmission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
This is a MUST PASS assessment item, and one resit option is available. If the resit is failed, a supplementary is available based on student's performance in the course overall.
Viva voce
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
15/10/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
The 15-minute examination with two examiners will assess each student's knowledge, understanding and ability in general dentistry at a level appropriate for end of year 2 BDSc Hons.
This assessment task will assess at the appropriate level, each student's knowledge, understanding, and ability in general dentistry including basic patient assessment and examination, range of diagnostic tests, rationale for early clinical decision making, basic care planning and sequencing treatment, rationale for treatment of dental caries, non-carious tooth surface loss, early pre and peer clinical skills including choice of materials, patient management, ethics and professionalism.
All concepts learnt in preclinic and peer clinical sessions and seminars in Semester 2 mapped to course learning outcomes, will be examined.
Students can expect to answer questions, draw and explain diagrams / models, perform short practical tasks and demonstrate concepts by role-playing. All aspects explored in Semester 2 may be examined.
This not a MUST PASS assessment.
Performance parameters, and assessment criteria and standards will be made available on the course Blackboard site prior to the assessment.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Clinical Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Portfolio, Reflection
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
24/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Students are required to complete peer-clinic session reflections.
The reflection should follow SEAL (Situation, Effect, Action, Learning) framework.
SEAL (Situation, Effect, Action, Learning) requires 1-2 lines for each section as follows:
1. Situation: Describe what happened during your clinical/ observation session.
2. Effect: List briefly the challenges faced and the impact they made on you/ student clinician you were observing.
3. Action: Explain briefly the action taken or strategy employed to deal with the challenge, and the rationale for taking the action.
4. Learning: Explain what was learnt from this case or patient/ peer interaction.
Performance parameters, and assessment criteria and standards will be made available on the course Blackboard site prior to the assessment.
Submission guidelines
Hard copy of portfolios should be submitted to the course coordinator for assessment and supervisor's feedback.
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.
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% |
| 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.
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 12 |
Lecture |
Clinical Coaching Sessions A two- hour clinical coaching session will be held one morning each week to discuss clinical cases in the form of virtual patients. Discussions will also be based on self-directed learning content to familiarise students with the correlation between science and clinical activities. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend Course Content Online learning modules accessed via Blackboard Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Preclinical Laboratory Series of preclinical skills simulation activities designed to build manipulative and materials handling skills required to begin clinical practice of minimal intervention dentistry. Students will apply knowledge of head and neck anatomy, neurophysiology and pharmacology of local anaesthetic agents to deliver effective pain relief for restorative treatments in simulated environment. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06 |
Seminar |
Seminar A one-hour seminar will be held one morning at week 1,2,4,5,9,10 and 13 to demonstrate activities to complete in preclinical sessions, discuss clinic sessions and to familiarise students with the associated science behind the activities being completed. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Clinical Teaching |
Peer clinic participation (Peer Clinic) A series of peer clinic sessions designed to build clinical and patient management skills required to begin clinical practice of minimal intervention dentistry. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06 |
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
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: