Course coordinator
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
You can contact me regarding your paediatric dentistry module
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- 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 continue to develop their skills and competence in history taking, assessment, recognition, diagnosis, treatment planning and aspects of management for conditions managed within the dental specialties including prosthodontics, endodontics, dentomaxillofacial radiology, oral medicine, oral surgery and orthodontics.
Students will develop their 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 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
Clinical and theoretical knowledge that was gathered up to this level inﾠyears 2, 3 and 4 are considered as assumed knowledge and this course builds on what previously was taught.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT4070
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT4061
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Dr Lydia See
Dr Desmond Ong
Associate Professor Ryan Lee
Dr Ellie Nadian
Dr Sheng Quach
Bdsc(hons) program convenor
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To continue building up students’ experience in general dental practice and the specialist dental disciplines. It also aims at further developing the students' skills and multi-disciplinary care.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate high-level comprehension and application of the scientific basis of dentistry to the practice of 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.
Be able to discuss and justify 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 clinical exercises in a range of specialist dental disciplines.
LO6.
Demonstrate competency in a range of clinical procedures for patients with moderately 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 crossinfection 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.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation |
Treatment planning sessions: SND case presentations
|
25% |
25/08/2025 - 20/10/2025 |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
Paediatric Dentistry Group Assessment
|
25% |
8/09/2025 |
| Portfolio | Endodontic Case Portfolio | 15% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm |
| Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Portfolio |
ePAD - Clinical Practice Performance
|
P/F - MUST PASS |
7/07/2025 - 31/10/2025 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Examination
|
35% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
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
Treatment planning sessions: SND case presentations
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
25/08/2025 - 20/10/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12
Task description
The aim of this activity is to encourage students to develop treatment plans tailored to patient’s needs with deep understanding, and empathy towards social and medical determinants of health that impacts on one’s life.
Important point to consider:
- Groups and dates have been allocated based on the 'year 4 timetable'.
- A small group of 6 to 7 students is allocated a case with relevant information including photos and/or radiographs to present a case report. Refer to Blackboard for more information about groups, cases and date of the presentation.
- Information about the case will be available on Blackboard 2 weeks in advance.
- OPTIONAL: Look for guidance to develop a proper treatment plan. All groups can proceed through a series of group discussion sessions with a specialist in SND. This will help you to become confident in one area related to the clinical scenario allowing your group to field class questions. Groups to coordinate time with instructors.
- Refer to the book Stefanac, S. J., & Nesbit, S. P. (2016). Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry (3rd ed.). Mosby. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-28730-2.00008-X. This is the course textbook and it is excellent. Other books to be considered is Little, J., Miller, C., & Rhodus, N. (2018). Little and Falace's Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient (9th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. Therapeutic guidelines : eTG complete. (2002). Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd.
- Use the “Template Treatment Planning presentation” as a framework for the Power Point presentations.
- Submit the Power Point presentation to Dr Claudia Lopez ( c.lopezsilva@uq.edu.au) and Dr Lydia See (l.see@uq.edu.au) by Thursday before the date of the presentation. The Power Point presentation should be the document all the students read before the pre-clinical session. The presentation will be uploaded on blackboard so all students can prepare for the care planning sessions.
- Check some a good example of case presentations from a previous year under the folder “good presentations”. Don’t forget to include references.
- Refer to the marking rubric. This task contributes towards 25% of your final mark. Power point presentations and case discussions are marked together.
- The oral presentation should be for 20 minutes total. Maximum 20 PPT slides
The oral presentation is about discussing the case and answering questions. The discussion after the oral presentation will be maximum 80 minutes per case. All students are encouraged to contribute to the discussion.
Review the following expectations to be able to do an excellent presentation
Integration of findings by the students
- Material is well within the subject context, illustrating the basis behind the case and all relevant material.
- A well balanced presentation including relevant case notes which are well linked to form a cohesive account.
- The main issues are identified and key points are concisely presented.
Structure of the presentation
- Section is well planned to show the structure of the presentation.
- Clear beginning, middle and end.
- The topic material flows well, with explanations following in logical order.
- The amount of material prepared is spot on for the time allocated to the talk.
Academic input
- Aims are clear and links to theory are evident.
- Content illustrates a high level of learning.
- Good explanations.
- Student able to see all important aspects of the case.
Response to questions and discussions
- The student responds well to challenge and has clearly undertaken background reading.
- Excellent answers to questions.
- Students show strong support for each other in the group.
The details of the task description will be made available on the DENT4071 Blackboard course site.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Paediatric Dentistry Group Assessment
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
8/09/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05, L06, L08, L09, L10, L12
Task description
This is a group-based assessment activity. The students will be divided into groups. Each group is to submit a video/presentation, script and group member contribution statement.
The details of the task description will be made available on the DENT4071 Blackboard course site.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions under extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are at the discretion of the course coordinator.
Endodontic Case Portfolio
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12
Task description
Students are required to submit a respective portfolio of all endodontic treatment performed in Semester 2. Every case should have a diagnosis and case difficulty assessment, even if the treatment was initiated or completed by another practitioner. Re-submission is not allowed for this assessment.
The details of the task description is available on the Blackboard course file (DENT4071).
Submission guidelines
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.
ePAD - Clinical Practice Performance
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Portfolio
- Weight
- P/F - MUST PASS
- Due date
7/07/2025 - 31/10/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, 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). This is based on student's performance and the quality of the critical self-reflections following each session, during the assessment period. Assessment of the portfolio will occur at two time points during semester, mid-semester and at the end of the semester. Feedback provided at mid-semester should be used for the end of semester portfolio submission.
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.
Criteria & Marking:
Four 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 (https://www.adc.org.au/accreditation/accredited-programs/professional-competencies/)
The domains being assessed are:
1. Professionalism, Communication and Health Promotion
2. Scientific knowledge and Clinical Information Gathering
3. Critical Thinking, Diagnosis and Management Planning
4. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation
* 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.
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.
Hurdle requirements
Students must complete all required components of the MyProgress final report (ePAD) as outlined above. 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. Mid semester feedback should be used by the student to improve their clinical performance in the latter 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 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.Submission guidelines
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.
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.
End of Semester Examination
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, 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.
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 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.
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 a 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 mark 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
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 by rounding up from 49.5%..
Students must attempt all assessment tasks and attend rostered clinical sessions.
The following are hurdle tasks and must be passed in order to pass DENT4071.ﾠﾠ
- Clinical practice performance (portfolio) *
- End of semester theory examination
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 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
Additional assessment information
The School of Dentistry supports the concept of re-submission or re-sitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances.ﾠ
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.ﾠ
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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 16 |
Not Timetabled |
ePAD - Portfolio - Clinical Practice Performance 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, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
Clinical Teaching |
Clinical Work 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, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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Practical |
Practical A series of sessions in the pre-clinical simulation laboratory will be scheduled through the semester. Attendance is compulsory. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07, L09, L11, L12 |
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Lecture |
Lecture series Weekly lectures/seminars and competency building activities will be scheduled. Further details will be made available on the Blackboard course site. Student attendance is strongly recommended. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, 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:
- Placement
- Working with Children
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Fitness to Practise
- 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: