Course coordinator
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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 builds on student experience in general dental practice and the specialist dental disciplines. Students will develop their 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, paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Students will begin to acquire clinical skills and competence in multi-disciplinary care of adults with moderately complex needs. Each week students will undertake approximately 9 hours of clinical patient care including provision of care, dental assisting, observations and lab work, and 6 - 9 hours of competency building activities such as lectures, seminars, problem-based learning, workshops, self-directed activities, pre-clinical simulation exercises and lab work. This course assumes approximately 3 hours of self-directed learning each week.
This course builds on student experience in general dental practice and the specialist dental disciplines. Students will develop their 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, paediatric dentistry, dentomaxillofacial radiology, oral medicine, oral surgery and orthodontics. Students will begin to acquire clinical skills and competence in multi-disciplinary care of adults with moderately complex needs and the care of children, and gain some experience with special needs patients. To support their understanding and clinical skills students will further explore aspects of human and oral diseases, dental pharmacology and therapeutics, disability and medical compromise. Each week students will undertake approximately 9 hours of clinical patient care including provision of care, dental assisting and observations, and 6-9 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.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course builds on the theoretical and clinical knowledge taught in Years 1, 2 and 3 of the program.
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Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT4060
Course contact
Lecturer
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Himanshu Arora
Dr Arun Shailendran
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Desmond Ong
Dr Elissa Freer
Dr Mark Gervais
Professor Ove Peters
Dr Ellie Nadian
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course builds upon students’ experience in general dental practice and the specialist dental disciplines, and aims to broaden BDSc (Hons) students' exposure to, and experience of, advanced dental practice within the specialist branches of clinical dentistry.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
With support demonstrate high-level comprehension and application of the scientific basis of dentistry to the practice of specialist dental disciplines.
LO2.
Effectively conduct patient histories, assessment and accurately recognise and diagnose a range of conditions commonly managed within the specialist dental disciplines.
LO3.
Be able to discuss diagnoses, treatment options and care plans, and procedural choices.
LO4.
Design and implement oral care plans which integrate general and specialist disciplines and allow for multidisciplinary care.
LO5.
Demonstrate competency in pre-clinical exercises in a range of specialist dental disciplines.
LO6.
Demonstrate competency in a range of clinical procedures for patients with complex needs.
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.
LO13.
Develop interprofessional practice skills in conflict management and collaborative leadership and enhance skills in role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency- Paediatric dentistry
|
20% MUST PASS |
3/03/2025 - 9/05/2025
The competency exam is scheduled for 3-3-2025 Resit is scheduled for 6-5-2025 and 7-5-2025 |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency- Fixed Prosthodontics
|
20% P/F |
14/04/2025 - |
| Performance, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
P/F |
Two weeks after last allocated tutorial session, check blackboard |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency - Endodontics
|
15% P/F MUST PASS |
30/05/2025
For Group A & D - Due date is 27-5-2025 For Group B & C- Due date is 28-5-2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance, Portfolio | Endodontic Case Portfolio | 5% P/F |
30/05/2025
Re-submission is not allowed for this assessment. |
| Portfolio |
Portfolio (ePAD Work Based Assessment)
|
P/F MUST PASS |
30/05/2025 |
| Examination |
Written exam
|
40% |
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
Preclinical competency- Paediatric dentistry
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20% MUST PASS
- Due date
3/03/2025 - 9/05/2025
The competency exam is scheduled for 3-3-2025
Resit is scheduled for 6-5-2025 and 7-5-2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L09, L11, L12
Task description
The students are expected to perform a paediatric dentistry exercise. The exercise is to prepare a tooth for stainless steel crown and seat crown without cementation.
This is a MUST PASS assessment item. The pass mark is 60%
Re-sit: If the student does not achieve that mark then they will have one chance to re-sit and then the maximum achievable mark would be 60% for the entire assessment task.
Note: Students should be aware that they will not be permitted to treat paediatric dentistry patients in the clinics until they have demonstrated their competency by passing the preclinical paediatric dentistry assessment. This is to ensure patient safety.
Hurdle requirements
Re-sit: If the student does not achieve that mark then they will have one chance to re-sit and then the maximum achievable mark would be 60% for the entire assessment task.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Preclinical competency- Fixed Prosthodontics
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20% P/F
- Due date
14/04/2025 -
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L09, L11
Task description
The details of the task will be available on the Blackboard later.
The marking criteria file can be found on the Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- P/F
- Due date
Two weeks after last allocated tutorial session, check blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L08, L10, L11, L12, L13
Task description
IPCP Modules 4 to 6 Learning Objective: IPCP Modules 4 to 6 Learning Objective: Develop interprofessional practice skills in conflict management and collaborative leadership and enhance skills in role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, client-centred care.
Learning Activity
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Modules (Thursday/ Friday) (Tutorials):
You will work in small teams in the tutorial groups with your peers from; Dentistry, Exercise Physiology, 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 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 Four, you will develop knowledge and skills to identify and manage conflict in healthcare teams.
In Modules Five and Six you will expand your skills to communicate assertively in your team and advocate for your client applying your interprofessional practice skills.
Pass/Fail, MUST Pass
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for the assessment due date for your team. This is a team assessment. Teams will be assigned during your first tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment:
Part One requires you to complete a poster and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 4 and 5 and the knowledge and skills you developed from Modules 1 to 3. You will present your poster for peer feedback in Module 6.
Part Two involves creating a 3-minute video and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 4, 5 and 6 and the knowledge and skills you developed from Modules 1 to 3.
You will have the opportunity to begin work on each part of the assessment with your team during tutorials and will be expected to spend additional time with your team to complete each task.
Teams will need to submit both 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.
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.
Hurdle requirements
• 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 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).Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
No/ Not available
Preclinical competency - Endodontics
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 15% P/F MUST PASS
- Due date
30/05/2025
For Group A & D - Due date is 27-5-2025
For Group B & C- Due date is 28-5-2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L07, L09, L11
Task description
The details of the task will be available on the Blackboard later.
The marking criteria can be found on the Blackboard
Hurdle requirements
If a student does not achieve the required mark, they will have one opportunity to re-sit the assessment. In this case, the maximum achievable mark for the assessment task will be limited to a pass mark. Participation and successful completion of this competency assessment is a requirement to get a molar assigned in the clinics.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Endodontic Case Portfolio
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance, Portfolio
- Weight
- 5% P/F
- Due date
30/05/2025
Re-submission is not allowed for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12
Task description
Students are expected to submit a respective portfolio of all endodontic cases that they have done.
Every case should have a diagnosis, even if the treatment was initiated or completed by another practitioner.
The details of the task will be available on the Blackboard later.
The marking criteria file can be found on the Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Portfolio (ePAD Work Based Assessment)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- P/F MUST PASS
- Due date
30/05/2025
- 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 and external Qld Health clinics). This is based on student's performance and the quality of the critical self-reflections following each session, during the assessment period.
The assessment of Clinical Practice Performance is composed of the following components:
- Daily sign off form completed for each clinical session and a weekly reflection action plan
- Mid-Semester Portfolio Review and 3 Case Learning Summaries
- End-Semester Portfolio Review and 3 Case Learning Summaries
Each component MUST be approved (PASS) in order to PASS the Clinical Practice Performance. The submitted portfolio must be COMPLETE in all the following respects:
- Students must complete the ePAD portfolio for all clinical, observational and assisting sessions.
- When completing the record, students should complete the details in the form for patient case notes and treatment type including supervisor performance assessment and feedback.
- If supervisors have not provided written feedback, but have provided verbal feedback, students should record this feedback in the ePAD and contact the supervisor to sign off on the statements. If there was no feedback either written or verbal provided, students must actively seek advice after the session and record as mentioned for verbal comments, followed by a sign off by the supervisor.
- Students must endeavour to improve professional practice, continuously.
- Students must ensure each daily sheet is signed off by their clinical supervisor at the end of each session (am/pm).
- Students must write and submit a short weekly reflection on their clinical performance following the SEAL (Situation, Effect, Action, Learning) template provided.
- Student must complete and submit a ISOH treatment Report and a Missing Treatment Item Report at the mid-semester and end of semester portfolio review stage. This is uploaded into the ePAD.
- There must be NO outstanding missing information within ISOH or the relevant patient management system being used.
- ePAD portfolios can be audited randomly at anytime by the course coordinator to verify authenticity of assessment and signatures of supervisor.
- ePAD portfolios are not to be misused; this includes but is not limited to adjusting comments or scores. The portfolio record forms a part of the summative clinical performance assessment and are the property of the UQ School of Dentistry. Such actions would constitute attempting to cheat on an assessment task. If it is believed that a student has interfered in any way with a logbook, disciplinary action for academic misconduct action will be taken.
- Students must have all components of the portfolio completed and signed off by supervisors.
- This is a MUST PASS assessment item.
- If any of the above is not completed to a satisfactory standard, it will be deemed a fail grade for this assessment item.
Criteria & Marking:
* In accordance with PPL 3.10.02, supplementary assessment will NOT be available for Clinical Practice Performance (portfolio) as professional competencies are developed over a 18-week practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment.
The practical clinical portfolio will be reviewed and performance in each domain considered and used to complete a report of overall performance in each domain. Assessment of the portfolio will occur at two time points during semester, mid-semester and at the end of the semester, and the assessment will be done by the clinical teaching team including the course coordinator. This is based on student's performance and the quality of the weekly critical self-reflections following each session/day, during the assessment period from the interim time point to the submission of this assessment task. Additionally, the effort made by the student to take on board the mid-semester review feedback will be considered while this report is being finalised.
Four domains will be assessed to an expectations met (satisfactory), developing or not met standard (unsatisfactory) 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:
- Professionalism, Communication and Health Promotion
- Scientific knowledge and Clinical Information Gathering
- Critical Thinking, Diagnosis and Management Planning
- Clinical Treatment and Evaluation
To pass this assessment, students must achieve a pass on the FINAL end of semester portfolio review.
This is a SUMMATIVE MUST PASS assessment on clinical performance progress at this stage.
To achieve a pass, the criteria are as follows:
- All domains are weighted equally, and student must achieve a pass in each domain, and an overall pass.
- A pass in each domain will involve a student receiving 2 or less "expectations not met" (ENM) mark in Domain 1, and 1 or less "expectation not met" (ENM) in Domains 2-4.
- An overall pass for the report will involve a student receiving 4 or less "expectations not met" (ENM) mark across the 4 domains.
There is an opportunity for feedback and improvement when the mid-semester portfolio review is provided to students, and students must reflect on this feedback provided to improve their clinical performance in the latter part of the semester and use it to improve in areas identified as lacking or borderline. Both comments and grades must be considered while reflecting.
Submission Guidelines:
- Interim assessment: Mid-semester portfolio will be submitted and reviewed mid-way through the semester (Week 9) and feedback provided. This is a formative assessment.
- Final assessment: End-semester portfolio will be submitted and reviewed by the Course Coordinator at the end of the final week of the semester (Week 18). This is summative assessment.
A COMPLETED portfolio must follow the criteria described above.
Hurdle requirements
No resubmission is allowedSubmission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Written exam
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12
Task description
A two (2) hour exam covering content from Semester 1. The questions will test the student's theoretical, applied and clinical knowledge in the different disciplines of dentistry.
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.
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.
Further details will be provided on the Blackboard course site and during class time later in the semester.
Correct responses for MCQs will be awarded the appropriate mark. Incorrect or incomplete responses are awarded zero.
Short answer questions will be marked with reference to model answers based on supplied course resources (including but not limited to lecture slides, problem-based activities, tutorial notes, blackboard resources).
Marks are NOT deducted for an incorrect answer. Marks are NOT awarded for a null answer
Feedback to exams may be requested through the processes as defined by School of Dentistry student services
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment item. It is ELIGIBLE for supplementary assessment as per university polices.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| 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.
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 DENT4070.ﾠﾠ
- Clinical practice performance (portfolio) including completion of all preclinical activities
- Preclinical competency – Paediatric Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics
- Inspera written examination
Rounding:ﾠPercentage marks will be rounded to the nearest whole number ie. 84.4% will round down to 84%ﾠand 84.5% will round up to 85%. This will apply to all grade cutoffs apart from 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. In this course, the laboratory assessment components are eligible once for consideration for the resubmission/resit option under the following conditions: Achieve a minimum pass mark for that assessment item. 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.
In 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 15 week practicum. There is no resubmission or resit option available for this assessment either.ﾠ
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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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Seminar |
Seminar/Discussion/Tutorial/lectures Weekly seminars/lectures and competency building activities will be scheduled. Further details will be made available on the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L08, 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 the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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Not Timetabled |
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, L06, L07, L10, L11, L12 |
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Clinical Hours |
Clinical practice Provision of clinical care to patients with moderately complex needs in The Oral Health Centre Patient Clinics by students under supervision of qualified, registered dental practitioners and specialists. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, 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 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:
- 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
- Incidental Student Fees and Charges Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: