Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course introduces students to a range of specialist dental disciplines expanding the breadth of their clinical knowledge, skills and understanding beyond those needed for the delivery of basic general dental care. Students will acquire skills and attain competence in history taking, assessment, recognition, diagnosis, care planning and aspects of management for conditions commonly managed within the dental specialties including prosthodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics. Each week students will undertake approximately 3 hours of clinical patient care including provision of care, dental assisting and observations, and 9 hours of competency building activities such as lectures, seminars, problem-based learning, workshops, self-directed activities and pre-clinical simulation exercises. This course assumes at least 3 hours of self-directed learning each week.
This course builds on material delivered in Years 1 and 2 of the program. It introduces students to a range of specialist dental disciplines essential to expanding their clinical knowledge and skills. Students will acquire skills and attain competency in history taking, assessment, recognition, diagnosis, care planning and aspects of the management of conditions commonly managed in the specialist fields of removable Prosthodontics, Endodontics, and Orthodontics. This course leads directly into the second semester course, DENT3071, which goes into further depth in these three clinical specialist fields.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to have successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of the program as all theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills taught will be required for this course.ﾠ
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT3060
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Shekhar Bhatia
Dr Mark Gervais
Dr Reena Ohm
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
For further timetable information and for schedule updates, consult Blackboard.
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Aims and outcomes
This course aims to equip students with a working knowledge of removable partial dentures and complete dentures, anterior/single canal endodontic procedures and a basis for orthodontics assessment and classifications. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the care of prosthodontic patients under supervision in the clinics. This is a required course for enrolment into the second semester course, DENT3071.ﾠ
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate comprehension and application of the scientific basis of dentistry to the practice of the specialist dental disciplines.
LO2.
Efficiently conduct patient histories, assessment and accurately recognise and diagnose a range of conditions commonly managed within the specialist dental disciplines.
LO3.
Continue to develop clinical reasoning and clinical judgement skills to facilitate care planning to meet individual patient needs.
LO4.
Design and implement oral care plans to manage individuals diagnosed with conditions commonly managed within the specialist dental disciplines.
LO5.
Demonstrate competency in pre-clinical exercises in a range of specialist dental disciplines.
LO6.
Demonstrate competency in a range of clinical procedures.
LO7.
Select with justification dental materials and medicaments appropriate for use in a range of clinical procedures.
LO8.
Demonstrate effective, caring and responsible interactions with patients, carers, clinical and supervisory staff and peers.
LO9.
Apply the principles of sterilisation, disinfection and prevention of cross-infection to maintain a safe working environment.
LO10.
Demonstrate effective, accurate and responsible verbal and written communication, including electronic patient records, with patients, carers, clinical and supervisory staff and peers.
LO11.
Reflect critically on their experiential learning and be able to self assess accurately when reviewing pre-clinical and clinical performance with supervisors.
LO12.
Recognise personal limitations in terms of knowledge, understanding and clinical ability, and be willing to seek advice and to refer when appropriate.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio |
Clinical Portfolio (Digital ePAD)
|
MUST PASS |
Week 10 Thu - Week 15 Fri
Mid-semester 17 April 2025 17:00 and end of semester 30 May 2025 17:00 |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Full Gold Crown preparation
|
25% |
16/04/2025 4:00 pm
There is no resit option for this assessment. |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency - Endodontics
|
25% MUST PASS |
13/05/2025 - 27/05/2025
13 May 2025 16:00 -27 May 2025 16:00 |
| Examination |
Written End of Semester Examination
|
50% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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
Clinical Portfolio (Digital ePAD)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- MUST PASS
- Due date
Week 10 Thu - Week 15 Fri
Mid-semester 17 April 2025 17:00 and end of semester 30 May 2025 17:00
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12
Task description
- Assessment of the clinical practice performance will be by the Course Coordinator, in discussion with the clinical supervisory team (MNHHS Oral Health Centre clinics).
- This is based on the student's performance and the quality of the critical self-reflections following each session/day, during the assessment period.
- The assessment of Clinical Practice Performance is composed of a Clinical Portfolio
- Each component MUST be approved (PASS) to PASS the Clinical Practice Performance.
- Detailed description for this assessment including each component will be available in Blackboard ("DENT3070 Clinical Portfolio Task Description & Marking Criteria").
- In accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J, supplementary assessment will not be available for Clinical practice performance (portfolio) as professional competencies are developed over a 15-week practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment.
As this is a specialist discipline course
- Students are expected to manage a minimum of 'ONE' Prosthodontic case in Semester 1.
- Students are expected to be competent in the taking of a secondary impression and jaw registration.
Hurdle requirements
Must PassSubmission guidelines
A reflection must submitted on the EPAD on a weekly basis. A Mid-Semester Review of the portfolio will also be submitted to the Course Coordinator at the middle (Week 10) and end of the final week of the semester (Week 15) via the EPAD platform.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Full Gold Crown preparation
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
16/04/2025 4:00 pm
There is no resit option for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L06, L11
Task description
Students will complete a crown preparation for a metal crown on tooth 46. This is not a "must pass" exam. Further information, criteria sheets, and feedback will be provided throughout the semester. A rubric for this assessment will be provided on Blackboard. However, the rubric will not be provided during the exam and students should be well aware of the criteria against which they are marked. Students will be awarded a final score and there will be no options for resit.
Submission guidelines
The students hand in the model and tooth preparation at the end of the exam session.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Preclinical competency - Endodontics
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
13/05/2025 - 27/05/2025
13 May 2025 16:00 -27 May 2025 16:00
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L05, L07, L11
Task description
Students are expected to complete an endodontic treatment of a central incisor tooth. This is a MUST PASS item and to pass this assessment item the student must pass all components of the assessment.
A re-sit is available for this task, however, the maximum marks awarded for the resit cannot exceed 70% of the total mark for this assessment. To achieve a pass, students must achieve a 70% mark for each section of the assessment and in total. If a passing mark is not obtained, students will be allowed to re-sit the section after a remedial session. You may be asked to repeat only a section of the exam at the discretion of the examiner.
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment and To achieve a pass, students must achieve a 70% mark for each section of the assessment and in total.Submission guidelines
Submitted at the end of the laboratory session.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Written End of Semester Examination
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L09, L10, L11
Task description
A written exam covering content from Week 3 to Week 15 (inclusive). The questions will test the student's theoretical, applied and clinical knowledge, using a variety of question formats including, short answer and case based scenarios for management of patients.
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.
Format: A number of question types including Short answer, Short essay, Extended essay
End of semester exam draws on all assessable material and content in the course, including research articles and preclinical content. This exam will cover Orthodontics, Endodontics and Prosthodontics sections.
The final exam will be an in-person invigilated Inspera exam and students will complete this exam using their own laptop. Further details, including an introduction to Inspera functionality, practice opportunities, and where to go for support, will be provided both on the Blackboard course site and during class time later in the semester.
Hurdle requirements
Must PassExam 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 cannot defer or apply for an extension 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 oneﾠhurdle 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 mark of at least 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 reasonably attempt all assessment tasks and satisfy the attendance guidelines.
The following are hurdle requirements and must be passed in order to pass DENT3070.ﾠﾠ
- Clinical practice performance (portfolio) including completion of all preclinical activities *
- Preclinical competency - Endodontics
- Written end of semester examination
*ﾠIn accordance withﾠPPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J,ﾠsupplementary assessment will not be available for Clinical practice performance (portfolio)ﾠas professional competencies are developed over a semester practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment either. ﾠ
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.
Additional assessment information
The School of Dentistry permits the resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. Only preclinical tasks that are hurdles, will have a resit option available under the following conditions: Achieve a minimum of 30%. After resubmission or resitting, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a [resit/resubmission] for an assessment item and do not [attend on/submit by] the scheduled date will not be [permitted to reschedule the assessment/ granted an extension to the due date].
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 15 |
Lecture |
Seminar/Discussion/Tutorial Further details will be made available on the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L07, L09, L12 |
Practical |
Simulation laboratory activities A series of sessions in the pre-clinical simulation laboratory will be scheduled through the semester. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L11 |
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Clinical Hours |
Log of Clinical Experience Students must complete a specified log of clinical experience for their clinical work as an operator. These are used both to provide formative feedback to students on their clinical progress, as well as to record and collate specific details of the volumes and types of treatments undertaken. For the various clinical disciplines, the case details are to be recorded in the designated format for that discipline. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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Clinical Hours |
Clinical Practice Provision of clinical care to patients in the Oral Health Centre patient clinics by students under supervision of qualified, registered dental practitioners and specialists. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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:
- Working with Children Policy
- Occupational Health and Safety in the Laboratory Guideline
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: