Course coordinator
Dr Luna Banks
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course will build on the foundations of the comprehensive examination of the healthy mouth and introduce the student to the practice of minimal intervention dentistry. The course will use simulated learning environments including pre-clinical laboratories to provide students with the opportunity to attain competency in the clinical skills required to provide preventive dental care and simple dental restorations. Students will also develop their clinical skills in a clinical environment and will begin seeing patients in the second semester. The focus is the dental management of healthy adults.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT7111
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
DENT2050
Restrictions
Restricted to students in the DDM program only.
Course contact
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop a substantial and in-depth appreciation of the connection and application of science to clinical dental practice, and to develop the procedural skills required to begin clinical practice of evidence-based minimal intervention dentistry.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply knowledge of oral diseases to explain clinical observations and to solve clinical problems.
LO2.
Demonstrate competence in the procedural skills required for the practice of minimal intervention dentistry.
LO3.
Demonstrate an applied knowledge of dental material properties and their application to direct restorative techniques.
LO4.
Appropriately select and use instrumentation and dental materials for the practice of minimal intervention dentistry.
LO5.
Apply the principles of clinical communication, behaviour management and oral health education to the clinical setting.
LO6.
Demonstrate professional conduct, including while working with other members of the dental team.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Assessment Item 1 – RiPPLE Quiz
|
10% |
12/08/2024
This will be conducted during your clinical coaching session. |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Assessment Item 2 – Restorative Practical
|
30% |
8/08/2024 19/09/2024 3/10/2024 |
| Portfolio |
Assessment Item 3 – Case Portfolio
|
20% |
17/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Assessment Item 4 – Viva Voce
|
20% |
24/10/2024 |
| Examination |
Assessment Item 5 – End of Semester Exam
|
20% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
| Performance |
Intra Oral Radiography Competency
|
Pass/Fail |
Between 18/09/24 and 23/10/24 - assessment session/date depends on group allocation available on Blackboard |
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
Assessment Item 1 – RiPPLE Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
12/08/2024
This will be conducted during your clinical coaching session.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
This 40-minute quiz consists of multiple-choice questions.
Topics may include:
- Oral diseases
- Dental material properties and applications
- Restorative techniques
- Knowledge of laboratory skills and procedures
Submission guidelines
Students will complete this task via the RiPPLE active learning tool.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment Item 2 – Restorative Practical
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
8/08/2024
19/09/2024
3/10/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04
Task description
This is a series of three (3) pre-clinical assessments across a range of weeks within the semester.
In each pre-clinical assessment, you will be given an allocated time frame within your pre-clinic time to complete a specified number of of cavity preparations of a certain class (I-V) on the teeth identified to you.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Assessment Item 3 – Case Portfolio
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
17/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
In this task, you are required to construct a preclinical case portfolio of 1,400-1,600 words based on one of the Virtual Patients (VP) introduced throughout the course and related to a dental discipline of your choice.
This assessment will be submitted via a link on your course Blackboard site, via Turnitin.
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.
Assessment Item 4 – Viva Voce
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
24/10/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This 15-minute viva voce exam will be assessed by two examiners and students will be expected to answer questions, draw and explain diagrams / models, perform short practical tasks and demonstrate concepts by role-playing.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Assessment Item 5 – End of Semester Exam
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 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.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Intra Oral Radiography Competency
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Between 18/09/24 and 23/10/24 - assessment session/date depends on group allocation available on Blackboard
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 DexterSubmission 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.
Absences to be reported and make up sessions may not be possible.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| Pass | |
| Fail | |
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.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UQ branded Doctor of Dental Medicine scrubs | own item needed | |
| Safety glasses compliant with AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 standards | own item needed | |
| Dental pre-clinic white laboratory coat | own item needed | |
| UQ prescribed pre-clinic instrument kit | own item needed | |
| Appropriate fully enclosed (including enclosed heel), impervious, flat footwear | own item needed |
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
Please select
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Clinical coaching |
Clinical coaching Clinical coaching sessions are run twice weekly to complement your online SDL modules on UQ Extend. Lessons include:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Practical |
Pre-clinic There are three (3) pre-clinic sessions each week running for three (3) hours each where you will hone you practical skills in cavity preparations and restorative dentistry. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Practical |
Peer clinic There is one (1) peer clinic session per week with peer-to-peer activities preparing you for the patient clinic. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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
- Working with Children
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation
- Incidental Student Fees and Charges
- Occupational Health and Safety in the Laboratory Guideline
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Incidental Student Fees and Charges Procedure