Course coordinator
Dr Himanshu Arora
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (12/01/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- 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, paediatric dentistry and implant dentistry. Students will develop their clinical skills and competence in multi-disciplinary care of adults with moderately complex needs and will also be involved in clinical activities pertaining to the care of children.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the DDM program only.
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Himanshu Arora
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Dr Ellie Nadian
Dr Sheng Quach
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Associate Professor Ryan Lee
Dr Sepanta Hosseinpour
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims 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 clinical skills within the scope of practice of the specialist dental disciplines in a clinical environment.
LO2.
Appraise complex patient histories to diagnose and treatment plan conditions managed within the specialist dental disciplines.
LO3.
Evaluate clinical reasoning and clinical judgement skills in care planning in specialist dental disciplines and facilitate multidisciplinary care.
LO4.
Analyse oral care plans used to manage individuals diagnosed with complex conditions managed within the specialist dental disciplines.
LO5.
Demonstrate advanced competency in clinical procedures for a range of specialist dental disciplines in a clinical environment.
LO6.
Appraise scientific evidence to justify material and medicament selection in procedures conducted in a clinical environment.
LO7.
Demonstrate effective, accurate and responsible verbal and written communication, including electronic patient records, with patients, carers, clinical and supervisory staff and peers.
LO8.
Apply contemporary principles of infection control to consistently maintain a safe working environment.
LO9.
Reflect critically on experiential learning, feedback and how evidence-based practice is applied in clinical environments.
LO10.
Implement processes for seeking advice and scientific evidence to meet gaps in knowledge, understanding and clinical ability.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency- Fixed Prosthodontics
|
10% |
3/03/2026 - 10/03/2026
The assessment will be completed in the allocated and scheduled preclinic session during the identified date range |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Preclinical competency- Paediatric dentistry
|
20% Must Pass |
27/04/2026 - 1/05/2026
The competency exam will be held in the scheduled preclinic session for the identified week. |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
Paediatric Dentistry Group Assessment
|
20% |
25/05/2026 |
| Practical/ Demonstration, Portfolio, Reflection |
Endo Case Portfolio
|
15% Must Pass |
25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 |
| Portfolio |
Clinical Practice Performance Portfolio
|
Pass/Fail |
12/01/2026 - 29/05/2026 |
| Examination |
End of Semester - Written exam
|
35% Must Pass |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2026 - 21/06/2026 |
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
Preclinical competency- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
3/03/2026 - 10/03/2026
The assessment will be completed in the allocated and scheduled preclinic session during the identified date range
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L08, L09
Task description
The task will involve the preparation of an onlay for tooth 36.
The marking rubric will be provided on Blackboard and expectations for the task will be discussed in preclinical sessions.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Preclinical competency- Paediatric dentistry
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20% Must Pass
- Due date
27/04/2026 - 1/05/2026
The competency exam will be held in the scheduled preclinic session for the identified week.
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L08, L09, L10
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.
Paediatric Dentistry Group Assessment
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
25/05/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L07, L08, L10
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 DENT7317 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.
Endo Case Portfolio
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration, Portfolio, Reflection
- Weight
- 15% Must Pass
- Due date
25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
In this task, you are required to compile a clinical case portfolio and reflection of all the endodontics cases that you have completed this semester. Every case should have a diagnosis, even if the treatment was initiated or completed by another practitioner.
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.Submission guidelines
Submit via ePortfolio – link in assessment folder on Learn.UQ (Blackboard)
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.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Clinical Practice Performance Portfolio
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
12/01/2026 - 29/05/2026
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, 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.
To achieve a pass, the following conditions must be met in 3 components a, b and c:
a) Course-specific session sign-off forms
DUE: Submitted at the completion of each timetabled clinical session to the nominated Clinical Educator.
EXTENSIONS: You cannot apply for an extension for submission of the course-specific session sign-off forms.
LATE SUBMISSION: A late or non-submission will result in the session being recorded as a 0= Expectations Not Met (ENM).
TASK DESCRIPTION: These forms are essential for tracking performance and must be completed at the end of every AM or PM session where you see a patient. If no patient was seen, submit the Dental Assisting/FTA form.
Your session form is submitted to, and assessed by, your Clinical Educator and includes:
1. Clinical performance
2. Discipline-specific performance (only if you performed relevant procedures)
3. Fitness to practise (must pass)
Student marking expectations for each semester are calibrated to your year and stage in the DMD program. You are not being marked against the performance of a fully qualified dentist, but rather according to where you should be for your level of clinical training. Clinical educators will adjust their marking expectations accordingly as you progress throughout the program.
Session mark: Fitness to practise is a must pass item, assessed as EM or ENM only. If you receive an ENM in this category, you will receive an ENM as your session mark.
For example: Each session will be awarded a mark:
∙ 0 = Expectations Not Met (ENM)
∙ 2 = Developing (D)
∙ 3 = Expectations Met (EM)
∙ 4 = Above Expectations (AE)
Overall Semester Mark: The proportion of all course-specific session scores will be calculated at the end of the semester giving the ‘Overall Mark’ as a percentage. At the completion of the semester the total session scores will be added together, divided by the total number of sessions. i.e .e.g. Six sessions with Expectations met and one with Expectations not met (3+3+3+3+3+3+0) = 18, 18 divided by (4 by 7) = 64.3% overall semester grade.
Minimum performance requirement: An “Overall Semester Mark” for the Semester will be awarded using the following values:
Fail (F) = <63%
Pass (P) = 63-100%
The pass requirements are based on the DMD year level and semester level, where the average overall score must be a minimum of: ≥ 2.5/4.0 (~62.5%). Students who receive three (3) or more ENM marks for the course-specific sign off sessions will be awarded an overall fail for the assessment item.
b) Mid-semester portfolio review and case tallies
DUE: Submit the two components to your Course Coordinator by 5pm Friday prior to the mid-semester break via ePortfolio.
EXTENSIONS: An extension may be applied for this component of the assessment task.
LATE SUBMISSION: A late or non-submission will result in 100% penalty of the mark and therefore a fail for the assessment task.
TASK DESCRIPTION: This task helps to reflect on clinical progress, feedback integration, and future growth.
The component includes two parts:
1. Case tallies for the semester AND a de-identified Patient Management System Treatment Report uploaded, and
2. A Mid-semester Reflection and Feedback Form.
c) End-of-semester portfolio review and case tallies
DUE: Submit the two components to your Course Coordinator by 5pm Friday of the last week of the Semester via ePortfolio.
EXTENSIONS: An extension may be applied for this component of the assessment task.
LATE SUBMISSION: A late or non-submission will result in 100% penalty of the mark and therefore a fail for the assessment task.
TASK DESCRIPTION: This task helps to reflect on clinical progress, feedback integration, and future growth.
The component includes two parts:
1. Case tallies for the semester AND a de-identified Patient Management System Treatment Report uploaded, and
2. An End-of-semester Reflection and Feedback Form.
Minimum performance requirement: There are no minimum number of case requirements.
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT: 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 through practicums delivered over an extended number of weeks throughout the Semester. There is NO resubmission or resit option available for this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.Submission guidelines
Submissions occur via ePortfolio 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 - Written exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35% Must Pass
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2026 - 21/06/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L09
Task description
This is a written exam consisting of multiple-choice, short response, and extended/short essay questions covering the course content.
Hurdle requirements
This is a MUST PASS assessment item.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Casio FX82 series calculator only |
| 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% OR has failed ALL hurdle requirements. |
| 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 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 all 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 all hurdle requirements. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall marks of 75% but less than 85% AND has passed all 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 all 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 DENT7317.ﾠﾠ
- Clinical practice performance (portfolio) including the completion and submission of a removable prosthodontics case
- Endodontics Case Portfolio
- Preclinical competency – Paediatric Dentistry
- 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.
In accordance with PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part J, Supplementary assessment is not available for the Clinical Practice Performance Portfolio as assessment is based on the successful development of specialist competencies over a 19-week practicum.
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 hurdle 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.
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 19 |
Lecture |
Lectures Weekly lectures/ seminars will be scheduled. Further detailed timetables will be available on the Blackboard course site. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Practical |
Pre-clinic 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, L06, L08, L09, L10 |
|
Clinical Teaching |
Clinical Practice Provision of clinical care to patients in the UQ Herston Dental Clinic by students under supervision of qualified, registered dental practitioners and specialists. 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
- Incidental Student Fees and Charges Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: