Course coordinator
Dr Miranda Moor
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
Introduction to Dental Disciplines A will introduce students to the foundations of dental specialist disciplines. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology and prevention of gingivitis and mild periodontal disease, and develop appropriate manual dexterity skills for their management. At the completion of this course, students will apply dental materials science knowledge to specific tasks related to Prosthodontics and demonstrate the scientific principles of radiation and its safe use.
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Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT1060 and DENT1061.
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT2060
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Miranda Moor
Dr Necla Asli Kocak Oztug
Dr Sadaf Rizwan
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce specialist dental disciplines for students to develop relevant emerging laboratory and clinical skills.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe properties and clinical applications of dental materials used in prosthodontics
LO2.
Apply the knowledge of the properties and applications of dental materials in prosthodontic practical activities
LO3.
Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles of radiation and radiation safety
LO4.
Describe the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology and prevention of gingivitis and mild periodontal disease
LO5.
Demonstrate the effective use of periodontal instruments to perform supragingival debridement
LO6.
Demonstrate the ability to learn from experiences and apply critical reflective learning skills to dental practice
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection |
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
Formative |
2/04/2026 4:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection |
Final Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
|
P/F Must Pass |
29/05/2026 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
In semester Exam
|
30% |
16/04/2026 |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Multiple Station Assessment Task (MSAT)
|
35% |
14/05/2026 |
| Examination |
End of Semester 1 final exam
|
35% Must Pass |
End of Semester Exam Period 6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026 |
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
Interim Clinical Practice Performance (Pre-clinic/Peer Clinic)
- In-person
- 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.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05, L06
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
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection
- Weight
- P/F Must Pass
- Due date
29/05/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning, Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06
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 with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J, supplementary 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 pre-clinical and peer 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.
In semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
16/04/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
The exam will be held in-person via Inspera during normal preclinic time, in week 7. The exam will be for 60 mins duration. Please arrive 15 mins early to allow for ID check and set up in Inspera.
Students will need a laptop for this exam with Inspera safe browser installed. If you do not have a laptop with access to the internet (connect to Eduroam) - you may be able to borrow a laptop from the Library (https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-and-student-it-help/using-library-devices/laptop-loans).
The exam may contain a mixture of multiple-choice questions (MCQ), problem solving such as match the following, fill in the blanks, and/or short answer questions (SAQ). The exam will be worth 50 marks in total and will cover content from all learning activities in weeks 1-6 inclusive.
See Blackboard for Task Description and marking criteria document 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 only be available in Inspera Assessment for the duration of your exam. You will not be permitted to click START until directed to do so by your Exam Invigilator.
You will submit your exam by clicking ‘Submit Now’. Once you have clicked ‘Submit Now’ you will not be able to access the exam. So do not click submit until you are sure you do not want to make any further changes.
When the exam window has closed, you will be directed to the Summary page where you must click ‘Submit Now’. If you do not click ‘Submit Now’, you will not be able to exit Safe Exam Browser. You will not be able to access the exam after the exam window has closed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Multiple Station Assessment Task (MSAT)
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
14/05/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
The Multiple Station Assessment Task will be conducted in Week 11.
The MSAT will have multiple working stations with a set duration between 3-10 mins each. Students will be rotated around all the stations and be asked to demonstrate competency to one or more learning objective/s for DENT2070. Students will also be expected to present and conduct themselves professionally.
During the MSAT, students can expect to answer questions, draw and explain diagrams, perform practical tasks, demonstrate concepts by role-playing, communicating understanding orally and in written form. The MSAT provides an assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills acquired from self directed modules (UQ Extend), applied concepts from clinical teaching sessions and acquired practical skills from laboratory sessions. All aspects explored in DENT2070 are examinable, with particular emphasis on practical and applied concepts.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 48 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | An answer booklet will be provided. |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Answer booklets will be handed in at the completion of the MSAT.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
End of Semester 1 final exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35% Must Pass
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
This exam will be held in-person via Inspera in the scheduled end of semester examination block. The exam will be for 60 mins duration. Please arrive 15 mins early to allow for ID check and set up in Inspera.
Students will need a laptop for this exam with Inspera safe browser installed. If you do not have a laptop with access to the internet (connect to Eduroam) - you may be able to borrow a laptop from the Library (https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-and-student-it-help/using-library-devices/laptop-loans).
The exam may contain a mixture of multiple-choice questions (MCQ), problem solving such as match the following, fill in the blanks, drag and drop labels, and/or short answer questions (SAQ). The exam will be worth 60 marks in total. It will cover content from learning activities in weeks 7-12 inclusive.
See Blackboard for Task Description and marking criteria document for more details.
Hurdle requirements
You must achieve a grade of 50% or higher on this exam to pass 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
The exam will only be available in Inspera Assessment for the duration of your exam. You will not be permitted to click START until directed to do so by your Exam Invigilator.
You will submit your exam by clicking ‘Submit Now’. Once you have clicked ‘Submit Now’ you will not be able to access the exam. So do not click submit until you are sure you do not want to make any further changes.
When the exam window has closed, you will be directed to the Summary page where you must click ‘Submit Now’. If you do not click ‘Submit Now’, you will not be able to exit Safe Exam Browser. You will not be able to access the exam after the exam window has closed.
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 |
| 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
Students must attemptﾠallﾠassessment tasks.
Students must pass all HURDLE assessments.
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 with 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.
Additional assessment information
If you received a grade of 3 you may be eligible for a supplementary assessment. It is designed to give you a second chance at achieving a passing grade for the course and is not a repeat of the exam. Supplementary assessment can take any form (e.g. oral, written, examination etc.), and the highest grade you can receive is a 4 (or P).
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Practice questions will be provided in-class and on Blackboard Ultra to help you to prepare for the standard of questions that you can expect in theﾠmid-semester exam andﾠend of semester closed book exams.ﾠ
All of the materials that you will need for practical ﾠand assessment tasks in the course will be made available via the DENT2070 UQ Extend and Blackboard Ultra sites, either directly or through internet links.
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 |
Face to Face Instruction Weekly 2-3 hour face to face series including prosthodontics, periodontics and radiology. Wednesday 1-4 pm in Auditorium. Student attendance is compulsory at face to face clinical coaching sessions, that will be case based in nature. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Not Timetabled |
Self Directed Learning: 1-2 hours per week Extend Modules Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 11 |
Practical |
Preclinical Simulation laboratory activities: A series of sessions in the preclinical simulation laboratory will be scheduled through the semester. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Attendance is compulsory, and will be monitored. Weekly activities will be held including prosthodontic and periodontic sessions in Preclinic Lab 1 from 9-12 am. Students should arrive at 8:45am to set stations for a 9 am start. Learning outcomes: L02, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 13 |
Clinical Teaching |
Peer Clinic Peer to peer clinical group work (week 7-13): Clinical skills training will be undertaken in the OHC clinics under the direct supervision of a qualified dentist. Attendance is compulsory and will be monitored. Clinical experience should be recorded in a year 2 clinical experience log book and form the basis of the Critical Reflection VLOG assessment. Peer clinic activities will take place on Mondays 9-12 am (Group 1) and 1-4 (Group 2) from week 7-13 in Clinic 3.4 A. Students should arrive 15 mins early for group instructions and set up to start promptly at 9 am and 1 pm respectively. Learning outcomes: L02, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 11 |
Workshop |
Radiology Workshops As these are workshops, attendance is compulsory. Learning outcomes: L03 |
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: