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Introduction to Dental Disciplines B (DENT2071)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person

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

Introduction to Dental Disciplines B will continue to enhance students' emerging understanding of dental specialist disciplines prior to clinical practice the following semester. On completion, students will be able to take and interpret intra oral radiographs in a simulated environment and have an in-depth understanding of the laboratory and clinical processes that are involved in removable prosthodontic appliance fabrication. Students will also have developing interprofessional practice skills, including role clarification, team functioning and inter-professional communication towards achieving client centred care.

Course requirements

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

DENT2070

Companion or co-requisite courses

You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:

DENT2061

Course staff

Course coordinator

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Aims and outcomes

This course will build on and further develop students' knowledge of laboratory skills and specific discipline procedures.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Apply knowledge of the anatomical structures of the orofacial region to the treatment of fully edentulous mouths. 

LO2.

Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with the laboratory skills and procedures required for practice of removable prosthodontics procedures.

LO3.

Apply scientific principles of radiation and radiation safety to the process of taking intra-oral radiographs in a simulated environment.

LO4.

Identify the radiographic features of structures of the orofacial region.

LO5.

Develop interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication and client-centred care.

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Presentation IPCP Curriculum Assessment
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
Pass/Fail MUST PASS

Check due dates on HABS1240 Learn.UQ site for this module. Assessment due 2 weeks after last allocated tutorial.

Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration Intra Oral Radiography Competency
  • Hurdle
  • In-person
Pass/Fail MUST PASS

6/08/2024 - 10/09/2024

 Assessment session/date depends on group allocation available on Blackboard

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio Radiographic Report 20%

24/10/2024 4:00 pm

Examination In-Semester OSCE
  • Hurdle
  • In-person
35% MUST PASS

30/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Examination End of Semester Exam
  • In-person
  • Online
45%

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

IPCP Curriculum Assessment

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
Mode
Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Presentation
Weight
Pass/Fail MUST PASS
Due date

Check due dates on HABS1240 Learn.UQ site for this module. Assessment due 2 weeks after last allocated tutorial.

Learning outcomes
L05

Task description

Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for the assessment due date for your team.


This is a team assessment and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items. Teams will be assigned during your first tutorial. There are three (3) parts to this assessment:

Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Module 1 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.


 Part two involves creating a 3-minute video which draws upon the online and face-to-face content from Modules 2 and 3 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care.

Length: Video 3 minutes


Part Three involves a written assignment (300 words max) which draws on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 2 and 3 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on how client-centred care can be improved.


 Length: The word limit for the written assignment is 300 words combined, including in-text references


Teams will need to submit all three parts of your assessment in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site.


Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.

Hurdle requirements

This is a MUST PASS assessment item

Submission guidelines

Submission: Online submission via Blackboard


The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.


• For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, there will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.


• Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable students to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).


• Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Intra Oral Radiography Competency

  • Hurdle
  • In-person
Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
Pass/Fail MUST PASS
Due date

6/08/2024 - 10/09/2024

 Assessment session/date depends on group allocation available on Blackboard

Other conditions
Student specific.

See the conditions definitions

Task description

This is a MUST PASS assessment item.

• Each student will participate fully in a 3-hour session, along with 7-8 of their peers

• Each student will practise taking intraoral radiographs in a simulated environment on a manikin.

• The report generated by the session will be sent to the year 2 coordinator to indicate student has completed radiology practical requirements in preparation for clinic in Year 3. Attendance is mandatory for this activity as it is a part of a required course activity in addition to completing the course successfully.

 

• Students must demonstrate competency in taking intra-oral radiographs at the end of the assigned session in Semester 2.

 

Hurdle requirements

Theory - Bisecting Angle PA Theory - Paralleling Technique PA IO Film Holders orientation Bitewings on Dexter Bisecting Angle PA on Dexter Paralleling Technique PA on Dexter

Submission guidelines

Will be submitted from the Radiology clinic once session is completed.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Late submission

Absences to be reported and make up sessions may not be possible.

Radiographic Report

Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio
Weight
20%
Due date

24/10/2024 4:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L04

Task description

Students will be given 5 anonymised intra-oral radiographs and asked to complete the two tasks listed for EACH radiograph. The radiographs will be a combination of adult, mixed dentition and paediatric cases.

The first task involves identification of the type of intra-oral radiograph, the region imaged and labelling of the teeth imaged.

The second task involves interpretation of the intra-oral radiograph and production of individual short summaries for each radiograph.


The information presented in the assignment must be:

(1) Accurate

(2) Relevant to the specific radiograph being described

(3) Comprehensive

(4) Presented in a well structured and logical way


Guidance on the tasks will be given during workshop and some templates will be available on Blackboard. It is strongly suggested to complete self-paced content and attend face to face workshops to help complete this assignment satisfactorily. 

Submission guidelines

Online via Blackboard

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

In-Semester OSCE

  • Hurdle
  • In-person
Mode
Oral, Written
Category
Examination
Weight
35% MUST PASS
Due date

30/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Task description

The Observed Structured Clinical Examination will be conducted in Week 10. 

Students will work through stations where you will be asked to answer questions related to removable prosthodontics tasks that you have been taught in the preclinic through the semester. 

Tasks can include but not limited to: adapting light cure acrylic and making a special tray, identifying errors in a denture teeth set up, identifying equipment and demonstrating their use (Eg articulator, fox plane, trimmer, green stick compound, wax knife), identifying anatomical landmarks and significance in edentulous casts. 

Marks are awarded for successfully performing composite tasks at each station.

Example stations and criteria sheets will be made available to students through the semester.

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. 

 

Hurdle requirements

This is a MUST PASS assessment item

Exam details

Planning time no planning time minutes
Duration 90 minutes
Calculator options

No calculators permitted

Open/closed book Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted
Exam platform Paper based
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

The examination paper will be submitted to invigilators on completion of the exam.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

The application for a deferred assessment is to be submitted to the University via mysinet>My Requests. Information regarding deferred assessment and details about the application process can be accessed via My.UQ

End of Semester Exam

  • In-person
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
45%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Task description

This exam will be held in-person via Inspera in the scheduled end of semester examination block. The exam will be for 90 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 (web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/servicesstudents/ covid-19). 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 90 marks in total. It will cover content from learning activities in weeks 1-12 inclusive.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 90 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.

The application for a deferred exam is to be submitted to the University via mysinet>My Requests. Note that the decision to grant a deferred exam lies completely with the University, not the course coordinator, the course administrator, or the School of Dentistry. Information regarding deferred examinations and details about the application process can be accessed via My.UQ

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 the 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 requirement

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 requirement

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 requirement

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 requirement

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

Find the required and recommended resources for this course 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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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 12
(22 Jul - 20 Oct)

Not Timetabled

UQ Extend course content

Online learning modules accessed via Blackboard

Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 9
(22 Jul - 22 Sep)

Practical

Preclinic Laboratory

Students will learn the laboratory process of creating Full Dentures from initially constructing special trays on edentulous models to creating occlusal rims and setting teeth to partially waxing up a full denture.

Learning outcomes: L02

Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 11
(22 Jul - 13 Oct)

Clinical coaching

Clinical Coaching Sessions

Clinical instructions on the treatment and management of the edentulous patient in order to create a set of functional, aesthetic removable dentures.

Clincial coaching on radiographic anatomy and dental radiograph interpretation.

Multiple weeks

From Week 2 To Week 10

Tutorial

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Modules (Monday Tutorials) - Dates on Allocate +

Participants will work in small teams in the tutorial groups with students from Dentistry, Exercise Physiology and Sports Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology.


There are three modules that consist of on-line preparation and face-to-face in class (or via Zoom) learning activities. You will work in your team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in teams when caring for clients.


• In Module One, you will learn from, with and about your peers on their role and the roles of others in caring for clients.

• In Module Two you will develop the skills to communicate effectively with team members and appreciate the consequences when communication breaks down and is ineffective.

• In Module Three, you will develop your knowledge and skills to work in an effective team through participation in an on-line escape room activity with your team.


You will also follow the healthcare journey of a client across the three modules.

Learning outcomes: L05

Multiple weeks

From Week 2 To Week 13
(29 Jul - 27 Oct)

Practical

Removable Pros Observations

Students will experience 2x 3hr sessions, within the semester, observing year 3 students in the Metro North Health Removable Prosthodontic Clinic. Timetable available on Blackboard.

Multiple weeks

From Week 3 To Week 8
(05 Aug - 15 Sep)

Practical

Intra oral Radiography Practical

Demonstration and practice of taking intraoral radiographs on mannikin. Must pass practical assessment at the end of this session.

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:

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
  • Immunisation