Course coordinator
Dr Hisham Mohammed
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2026 (06/07/2026 - 20/11/2026)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding developed in previous dental courses through the provision of comprehensive care for adult patients with increasingly complex needs. While maintaining competencies previously achieved, students will acquire and consolidate new skills in assessment, recognition and diagnosis of dental and oral conditions, comprehensive oral care planning including referrals, preventive oral health care, periodontal care, intra-coronal restorations and dental analgesia for patients with moderately complex general dental needs.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT7213, DENT7214
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
DENT4060
Restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the DDM program only.
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Hisham Mohammed
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Associate Professor Nigel Johnson
Dr Sheng Quach
Dr Maryam Jessri
Dr Amiel Cassidy
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to support students in further developing their skills in assessing and diagnosing dental and oral conditions as well as comprehensive oral care planning in preventive oral health care, periodontal care, oral surgery, oral medicine, special needs and appropriate referrals. Students will also consolidate their skills in intra-coronal restorations, dental analgesia, periodontal care, oral surgery, oral medicine and special needs dentistry in general practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Conduct patient histories, comprehensive oral examinations and recognise and diagnose a broad range of conditions of the oral cavity and proximate structures.
LO2.
Develop clinical reasoning and judgement skills to facilitate comprehensive oral care planning, considering individual patient's expectations and needs.
LO3.
Apply scientific evidence to justify the design of comprehensive oral care plans (including referrals) to manage individuals diagnosed with conditions of the oral cavity and proximate structures.
LO4.
Design and implement preventive care programs to improve and maintain oral health and to minimise risk of future disease in individuals diagnosed with dental caries, non-carious tooth surface loss and/or periodontal disease.
LO5.
Apply principles of minimum intervention to cavity preparations for intra-coronal restorations and the management of carious and non-carious disease of dental hard tissue.
LO6.
Demonstrate clinical skills to debride teeth effectively for patients with varying degrees of periodontal disease (PSR ≥ 4).
LO7.
Design strategies relevant to clinical dental practice to develop personal and professional leadership qualities, including resilience to work with possible health system challenges in delivering culturally safe health care.
LO8.
Employ critical reflection to experiential learning in both the pre-clinical and clinical environment, recognising advances in personal knowledge, understanding and clinical ability.
LO9.
Demonstrate exemplary verbal communication with patients, carers, clinical staff and peers, and create accurate written communication.
LO10.
Recognising limitations in knowledge, understanding and clinical skills, justify further professional development opportunities and refer within the inter-professional health team.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination, Quiz |
Mid-semester Quiz
|
20% |
10/08/2026 |
| Performance |
Viva Voce
|
30% |
6/10/2026 |
| Portfolio |
Clinical Practice Portfolio
|
Pass/Fail Must Pass |
10/07/2026 - 30/10/2026 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
50% Must Pass |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/11/2026 - 21/11/2026 |
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
Mid-semester Quiz
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
10/08/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L08
Task description
The mid-semester quiz is designed to assess students’ understanding and application of the knowledge acquired throughout the course. The assessment may include a combination of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions, covering key concepts, principles, and clinical applications discussed during lectures and other learning activities.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Exam details
| Planning time | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Viva Voce
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
6/10/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L08, L10
Task description
The viva voce examination constitutes a significant component of the overall course grade (30%). This assessment is designed to evaluate students’ ability to demonstrate and communicate their diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, and treatment planning skills to a panel of examiners. Students will be provided with a clinical case record for review and analysis prior to the examination. During the viva voce, they will be required to present their findings, justify their diagnoses and treatment decisions, and respond to questions from the examiners.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Clinical Practice Portfolio
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail Must Pass
- Due date
10/07/2026 - 30/10/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
For further information, including instructions for each part and specific due dates, please see the Blackboard Task Sheet for this assessment item.
In this task, students are required to complete and submit a Clinical Practice Portfolio over the course of the semester, in order to document clinical performance within the patient clinic. Students must complete the portfolio for ALL clinical, dental assisting, fail to attend, and observational sessions. It consists of multiple ‘parts’ that all contribute to an overall ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ for the assessment at the end of the semester.
This is a hurdle requirement and must be passed to progress throughout the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
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.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass item.Submission guidelines
Submissions occur via submission links on the course Blackboard site.
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.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
End of Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50% Must Pass
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/11/2026 - 21/11/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L07
Task description
The end of semester examination is a MUST PASS examination during the examination period. The examination may be structured to include multiple choice, short-answer questions, case scenarios and long-answer questions on any of the following subjects: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Special Needs Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Oral Medicine. The examination assesses knowledge and understanding across all course materials, including lecture content, textbook material, research articles, and relevant clinical material.
Assessment security
Secure assessment: This assessment is designed to protect academic integrity and assess your understanding of course concepts. You must only use the approved materials and tools for this assessment task. Use of prohibited materials in this task may be investigated and treated as academic misconduct. See assessment instructions for more details.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass item.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 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 one 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%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
In accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J, Supplementary assessment is not available for the Clinical Practice Portfolio as assessment is based on the successful development of professional competencies over a 16 week practicum.
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 From Week 1 To Week 16 |
Not Timetabled |
Blackboard Modules Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Lecture |
Lectures Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
|
Practical |
Clinical Practice Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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
- AI for Assessment Guide
- Recording of Teaching 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: