Dr Shekhar Bhatia
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (01/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course continues a student's exposure to the specialist dental disciplines.
Students will consolidate skills and competence in history taking, assessment, recognition, diagnosis, care planning and aspects of management for conditions commonly managed within the dental specialties including prosthodontics, endodontics, dentomaxillofacial radiology, oral medicine, oral surgery and orthodontics.
Students will begin to acquire knowledge and an appreciation of aspects of children's dentistry and special needs dentistry. To support their understanding and clinical skills in these areas students will explore aspects of human and oral diseases, general medicine and surgery, analgesia and anesthesia, dental pharmacology and therapeutics, the human life cycle, growth and development, disability and medical compromise.
Each week students will undertake approximately 6 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 approximately 3 hours of self-directed learning each week.
This course follows from DENT3070 and continues introducingﾠstudents 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 a range of dental, oral, facial, and masticatory conditions commonly managed within the dental specialties including removable prosthodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics.ﾠﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Assumed background is DENT3070; as well as DENT2040, DENT2044 and DENT2050.ﾠﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT3070
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT3061
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Shekhar Bhatia
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Christine Peters
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. Students will be allocated to groups for rostering as advised in class at the beginning of the semester. Other clinic sessions occur on Thursdays (2 X 3 hours). Competency building activities are held in Simulation laboratory 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 PM. Lectures are held Wednesday morning from 10am-12 noon.
Aims and outcomes
To develop skills in history taking, assessment, recognition, diagnosis, treatment planning and aspects of management for a range of dental, oral, facial and masticatory conditions commonly managed within the dental specialties including removable prosthodontics, endodontics,ﾠand orthodontics.
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 at a higher level
LO4.
Design and implement oral care plans to manage individuals diagnosed with conditions commonly managed within the specialist dental discipline
LO5.
Demonstrate competency in pre-clinical exercises in a range of specialist dental disciplines such as prosthodontics and endodontics at a higher level than DENT3070
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Fixed Prosthodontics Preclinical Competency 25 All Ceramic
|
30% MUST PASS |
9/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
25 All Ceramic Provisional
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS |
9/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Portfolio |
Endodontic Preclinical e-Portfolio
|
10% MUST PASS |
30/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Quiz |
In-Semester Pros Quiz
|
10% Pass/ Fail |
21/08/2024 1:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical Competency - Molar Endodontics
|
25% MUST PASS |
22/10/2024 4:45 pm |
| Portfolio |
Clinical Practice Performance (ePad)
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS |
14/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
End of day 17:00 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Endo and Prostho Examination
|
25% MUST PASS |
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
Fixed Prosthodontics Preclinical Competency 25 All Ceramic
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
9/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L06, L07, L11
Task description
Students will complete a crown preparation for a PFM crown on tooth 35. Further details will be available on the Blackboard course site.
This is a Must Pass assessment item. Supplementary assessment is available for this item (in accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J).
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve minimum of 50% to pass.Submission guidelines
Submitted at the end of the sim lab session
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
25 All Ceramic Provisional
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
- Due date
9/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L06, L07, L11
Task description
Students will complete a provisional crown for a PFM crown preparation on tooth 35. Further details will be available on the Blackboard course site.
A resit and practice are available.
Hurdle requirements
Must achieve minimum of 50% to pass.Submission guidelines
Submitted at the end of the lab session.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Endodontic Preclinical e-Portfolio
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 10% MUST PASS
- Due date
30/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11
Task description
The students are required to submit an accurately documented e-portfolio of their endodontic preclinical work carried out during the semester.
Each exercise must be signed off by the clinical supervisor and the portfolio must include a self assessment using the rubric provided.
Students are required to submit a reflection of specific exercises demonstrating experiential learning.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Further details will be available through the Blackboard course site.
This is a Must Pass assessment item. Supplementary assessment is available for this item (in accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J).
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve minimum of 50% to pass.Submission guidelines
Submitted via Turnitin link in Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
In-Semester Pros Quiz
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% Pass/ Fail
- Due date
21/08/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L09, L12
Task description
The in-semester quiz draws on all assessable material and content in the course, including designated reference articles. This quiz will test the student's theoretical, applied, and clinical knowledge, through short definitions, MCQ, True/False, and/or problem-based scenarios.
It will be a 30-minute quiz conducted in the pre-clinical lab.
This assessment will enable students to demonstrate the scope and depth of learning in areas relevant to this course's theoretical and applied practical knowledge in Semester 2.
This is a not MUST PASS assessment item.
Further details will be posted on the Blackboard as required.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Preclinical Competency - Molar Endodontics
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
22/10/2024 4:45 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L05, L06, L07, L09
Task description
This assessment tests preclinical competency in endodontics. Students will complete root canal treatment on a plastic lower molar tooth 46.
This is a Must Pass assessment item. Supplementary assessment is available for this item (in accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J).
Hurdle requirements
Students must score 70% in each section of the assessment.Submission guidelines
Submitted at end of preclinical session
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Clinical Practice Performance (ePad)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
- Due date
14/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
End of day 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 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) in order to PASS the Clinical Practice Performance.
- Detailed description for this assessment including each component can be found in attached document ("DENT3071 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 16 week practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Each component MUST be approved (PASS) in order to PASS the Clinical Practice Performance.Submission 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 8) and end of the final week of the semester (Week 16) via the EPAD platform.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End of Semester Endo and Prostho Examination
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L09, L12
Task description
This is a MUST PASS assessment item. End of semester exam which draws on all assessable endo material and content in the course, including research articles. This exam paper will test the student's theoretical, applied and clinical knowledge, through case based scenarios for management of patients.
- A 60 minute exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions covering content from weeks 1 to 16
- This assessment will enable students to demonstrate the scope and depth of learning in areas relevant to the theoretical and applied practical knowledge in this course in Semester 2.
- This is a MUST PASS assessment item (achieve a minimum of 50% to pass). Supplementary assessment is available for this item (in accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J).
- Inspera Assessment may be used for this invigilated on-campus digital exam. If circumstances make it difficult to conduct the exam face-to-face, the exam will be carried out as an online exam during the exam period. Further details will be posted on the Blackboard as required.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 50% to pass.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 by Inspera |
Submission guidelines
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. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Attains the overall pass mark BUT has failed a hurdle requirement |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirements |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirements |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirements |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirements |
Additional course grading information
Students must attempt all assessment tasks and attend rostered clinical sessions.
The following are hurdle tasks and must be passed be passed in order to pass DENT3071.ﾠﾠ
- Clinical practice performance (portfolio) *
- Laboratory assessments (all 2) #
- End of semester theory examination
*ﾠIn accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J,ﾠsupplementary assessment will not be available for Clinical practice performance (portfolio)ﾠas professional competencies are developed over a 16ﾠweek practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment either.ﾠ
# Laboratory assessmentsﾠ all have the opportunity of resit examinations through the semester as these are must pass items.ﾠ
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Supplementary Assessment
You may be eligible for supplementary assessment if you fail a course with a grade of 3 or a non-graded ‘N’. Refer to my—UQ for information on supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment may not be available for all courses, or some of the assessment items for a course. The highest grade you can receive following the supplementary assessment is a 4 or P. Details of the availability of supplementary assessment for this course are set out below.
This course is Partially Exempt from Supplementary Assessment.
Not all of the assessment components of this course may be re-assessed with supplementary assessment. A grade of 3 or N does not guarantee that supplementary assessment may be undertaken for this course, however students may apply.
Refer to my.UQ for how to apply for supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam. Students who are eligible and approved for a supplementary assessment and the form of assessment is an examination, are expected to be available to sit the supplementary exam during the University’s Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Once approved, supplementary assessment cannot be rescinded by the student.
Other
The School of Dentistry supports the concept of resitting or resubmission of assessment items in specific situations.
The clinical practice performance portfolio assessment is not available for resit or resubmission. A supplementary assessment is not available for this item as this assesses developing professional competencies over a 16-week practicum.
A supplementary exam for the course is available, and if eligible a student may apply for one after grades release, under PPL 3.10.09 Supplementary Assessment.
For further information please see Section 6 for policies and guidelines.
Additional assessment information
The School of Dentistry supports the concept of resitting or resubmission of assessment items in specific situations. ﾠ
The clinical practice performance portfolio assessment is not available for resit or resubmission. A supplementary assessment is unavailable for this item as it assesses developing professional competencies over a 16-week practicum.
A supplementary exam for the course is available, and if eligible a student may apply for one after grades release, in accordance withﾠPPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J.ﾠ
For further information please see Section 6 for policies and guidelines.
More details on the assessment items can be found on Blackboard.
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 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical Coaching session Week 9 and Week 12 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L08 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 16 |
Lecture |
Lectures Weekly seminars and competency building activities will be scheduled. Further details will be made available on Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L08, L09, L10, L11, 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 Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L03, L05, L07 |
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Clinical Hours |
Clinical Practice Provision of clinical care to patients in the Oral Health Centre Clinics by students under supervision of qualified, registered dental practitioners and specialists. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, 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:
- Placement
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience