Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course is the second of the discipline-specific clinical courses for DClinDent students and continues on from DENT8010. The objectives are to progressively build competence and confidence at first year level in specialty clinical practice and knowledge.
By the end of this course, students will demonstrate discipline-specific foundational knowledge and clinical skills. Students will also demonstrate effective communication with other disciplines and management of patient information.
DENT8020 builds directly on the platform provided during DENT8010 and assumes a detailed knowledge of undergraduate material within the discipline and provides the opportunity to complete any revision and add depth to the materials already covered.
This is an intense part of the training program.ﾠCandidates are exposed toﾠadvanced patient management and the commencement/progression of cases for examination and long cases. They are expected to demonstrate their level of application and understanding of didactic materials, and their suitability for progression within the specialist discipline. The examination at the end of semester must be completed successfully before progression to the second year of the program.
Course requirements
Assumed background
DENT8020 forms a part of the program continuum commenced in DENT8010 and is based on the successful completion of the assessment requirements for this previous course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT7911 + DENT8010
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT7912
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Brett Kerr
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Dr Christine Peters
Dr David Fu
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Dr Mark Gervais
Professor Ove Peters
Dr Maryam Jessri
Dmfr dl
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Endodontics dl
Professor Ove Peters
Oral medicine dl
Dr Maryam Jessri
Orthodontics dl
Dr Elissa Freer
Periodontics dl
Associate Professor Ryan Lee
Prosthodontics dl
Associate Professor David Thomson
Snd dl
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Discipline specific timetables will be provided by discipline leads.
Aims and outcomes
1. To acquire a deep understanding of the scientific principles upon which the specialty and clinical practice is based.
2. To select and commence the preliminary workup of Long Case patients and specifically at least some of those required for final examination.
3. Pursue the qualities of leadership, scholarship and early clinical skills required to developﾠat the level ofﾠspecialty statusﾠon completion of the program.
4. Develop a sufficient base of knowledge, clinical skills and the early demonstraion of specialist skills to pass a barrier examination allowing progression to the second year of the program.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Professionalism - With guidance, demonstrate judgement and responsibility in specialist clinical practice.
LO2.
Professionalism - Collect and record contemporaneous information that is necessary and relevant for patient care and maintain detailed documentation of patient cases, with consistent regard for patient privacy.
LO3.
Communication and social skills - Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively, safely and ethically and communicate effectively with patients and the dental team.
LO4.
Critical thinking - With guidance, analyse and reflect on information relevant to patient care.
LO5.
Scientific and clinical knowledge - Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the discipline and its professional practice.
LO6.
Scientific and clinical knowledge - Appreciate the importance of multidisciplinary case management.
LO7.
Patient care - With guidance, demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills in the management of patients within the discipline.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
In Class Activities
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024 |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Practical/ Demonstration |
Clinical/Practical Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation |
Theory Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
28/10/2024 - 8/11/2024 |
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
In Class Activities
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Students are expected to participate in the following activities:
1. Seminars (discipline specific)
2. Journal clubs (discipline specific)
3. Multidisciplinary treatment planning discussions (includes all postgraduate students)
This is a Must Pass assessment item. Students must pass all three components to pass overall. Supplementary assessment is NOT available for this item as assessment is based on activities performed over the entire semester.
In order to pass this assessment item the students must demonstrate that they have actively and proficiently participated in these 3 activities.
Further task description for the seminars and journal club requirements will be placed on Blackboard course site (discipline specific).
Additional information regarding the Multidisciplinary treatment planning discussions student will need to:
1 - Submit documented complex case that require multidisciplinary evaluation. The template will be made available on Blackboard course site and this will only apply to those who are scheduled to present during the semester.
2 - Actively participate by contributing to treatment planning discussions (applies to all).
3 - Students are expected to present at least one treatment planning case (from presenting student's discipline perspective) formatted according to the template provided on Blackboard course site. This will only apply to those who are scheduled to present during the semester.
Failure to adhere to all of the above requirements or repeatedly did not meet one of the above three items will lead to a failure in this component.
Hurdle requirements
This is a Must Pass assessment item. Students must pass all three components to pass overall. Supplementary assessment is NOT available for this item as assessment is based on activities performed over the entire semester.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Clinical/Practical Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
The practical assessment is based on:
1 - Logbook assessment (all disciplines)
2 - Supervisors feedback (all disciplines)
Supplementary assessment is not available for this item as the assessment is based on the successful development of specialist competencies over a 17-week practicum.
Logbooks will be assessed by the discipline leads for each specialty (specific criteria will be made available on the disciplines' Blackboard course site).
Supervisors feedback. Students will be provided by mid-term with supervisors' feedback as a formative assessment. The summative assessment will be by the end of the semester (see the attached marking rubrics; some disciplines will have a modified form of this rubrics that will be available on the Blackboard site).
Students Must Pass all these components to meet the clinical assessment requirements. A supplementary examination cannot be offered for this assessment item.
Please refer to the attached Practical Assessment document.
Hurdle requirements
Students Must Pass all these components to meet the clinical assessment requirements. A supplementary examination cannot be offered for this assessment item.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Theory Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
28/10/2024 - 8/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06
Task description
This item will assess the student's theoretical knowledge as it applies to their specific discipline - see section 5.4 below. This assessment is discipline specific (but the same within a discipline) and may be undertaken by Written Examination and/or Viva Voce and/or Case presentations/exams and/or OSCE.
In the presence of multiple components of this assessment (Discipline specific), a student Must Pass all the components to pass this assessment item.
Supplementary assessment is available for written exams, case presentations and oral exams.
Further information on tasks including submission requirements and assessment criteria will be provided on the Blackboard course site by each discipline (refer to the attached rubrics).
Hurdle requirements
A student Must Pass all the components to pass this assessment item. Supplementary assessment is available for written exams, case presentations and oral exams. Failing one and only one componenet of the end of semester exam is considered a marginal fail. A failing grade awarded to more than one component is NOT a marginal fail and will not be awarded a supplementary assessment.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.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Demonstrates an advancing understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study. The level of understanding is well above that expected of undergraduate students and should clearly demonstrate the progressive development of scholarship within the discipline and health care in general. Develops arguments or decisions that can be supported by reference to specific literature and provides acceptable justification for their relevance in a particular case example. Communicates information and ideas in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| F |
Course grade description: Demonstrates a superficial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study with limited ability to apply these concepts at an advanced level. Shows an inadequate level of advancement above that achieved in DENT8010. Presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments. Communicates information or ideas with a lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Additional assessment information
All discipline-specific assessment tasks in a student's nominated field of study must beﾠpassed successfully to obtain an overall pass in DENT8020.ﾠ Most of the exams will be held in the November examination period, except the orthodontic viva voce component.
Discipline-Specific Assessment Tasks
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR):
- Written exam (3 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Practical case exam (3.5 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (1 hr) (Supplementary assessment available)
Endodontics:
- Written exam (2 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Case presentations (Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (1 hr) (Supplementary assessment available)
Periodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Case presentations (Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (45-60 mins) (Supplementary assessment available)
Prosthodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Patient case presentation/ Viva voce (Fixed Cases) (60ﾠmins) (Supplementary assessment available)
Orthodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam/ Viva voce (30 mins)ﾠ(Supplementary asssessment available) - This assessment task will take place byﾠWeek 15ﾠ
Oral Medicine:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
- OSCE (2 hours)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
- Viva voce (60ﾠmins)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
Further assessment details for each discipline will be available in Blackboard.
Refer to Section 6 Policies and Guidelines for examinations and other related matters.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Discipline specific resources and any other relevant information will be provided by the program convener.
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 17 |
Seminar |
Discipline specific seminars Each discipline will have an identified seminar series in which candidates will participate actively. The titles and requirements will be available progressively through the semester and all topics and related areas will be assessable in the end of the semester examinations. Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
Practical |
Clinical Practice Discipline specific clinical activities Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Practical |
Practical work, non-clinical Discipline specific practical work if required Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
|
Seminar |
Journal Club Discipline specfic journal club Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
|
Not Timetabled |
Self Directed Learning Discipline specific self directed learning Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
|
Seminar |
Multi-disciplinary patient management Biweekly seminar series that encompasses all disciplines and provide for the interaction between disciplines Learning outcomes: L06 |
|
Case-based learning |
Discipline specific case presentation Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience