Course coordinator
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course is the third of the discipline-specific clinical courses for DClinDent students. The objectives are to progressively build competence and confidence at second year level in specialty clinical practice and knowledge. The contact hours may vary between disciplines but students should refer to the published hours as a guide.
DENT8030 is the initial opportunity for postgraduate students to operate entirely within the specialist environment and the content of the individual disciplines is directed to this end. It is expected that students will embrace the progressive accumulation of knowledge and clinical skills that separate general from specialist practice.
The Clinical Log should now be well established and contain the progressive accumulation of experiences within the program.
The specific course content will vary depending upon the candidate’s clinical discipline. Specific discipline learning objectives, course materials, learning activities and assessments will be provided to students by their respective Discipline Lead, as follows:
DMFR: Dr Raahib Dudhia
Endodontics: Prof Ove Peters
Orthodontics: Dr Hisham Mohammed
Periodontics: Assoc Prof Ryan Lee
Prosthodontics: Assoc Prof David Thomson
Special Needs Dentistry: Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Oral Medicine: Dr Maryam Jessri
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course builds directly on DENT8020 and requires a detailed knowledge of all undergraduate materials in the specialty discipline and related disciplines. This course leads to theﾠsecond major examination within the program and it is essential that all background knowledge and the progressive accumulation of specialist knowledge and skills is within the planned parameters. If this is not the case, then the candidate must ensure that open discussion occurs with the Discipline Lead to allow the inclusion of remedial activities.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT7911 + DENT7912 + DENT8010 + DENT8020
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh
Dr Brett Kerr
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Associate Professor David Thomson
Dr Elissa Freer
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Dr Mark Gervais
Professor Ove Peters
Associate Professor Ryan Lee
Professor Saso Ivanovski
Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai
Dr Hisham Mohammed
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Discipline specific timetables are available from the DClinDent Community Site on Blackboard.
Aims and outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate evidence of specialist clinical practice competency in a supported environment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
With support, demonstrate sound judgement and responsibility in specialist clinical practice.
LO2.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, professionally, ethically and communicate effectively as part of a team to ensure excellence in the provision of patient care.
LO3.
Interpret and effectively convey discipline-specific knowledge and skills to dental and non-dental audiences.
LO4.
With support, analyse and critically reflect on all theoretical and clinical information relevant to patient care.
LO5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical discipline and its professional practice.
LO6.
With support, apply knowledge and skills in the management of patients within the clinical discipline.
LO7.
Accurately maintain patient records with relevant information and respect for patient privacy.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation |
In Class Activities
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS |
13/01/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration |
Clinical/Practical Assessment
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS |
13/01/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation |
Theory Assessment
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS |
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 |
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
In Class Activities
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
- Due date
13/01/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05
Task description
Students are expected to participate/present in the following:
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. Supplementary assessment is NOT available for this item as assessment is based on activities performed over the entire semester.
Hurdle requirements
Students Must Pass all these components to meet the practical assessment requirement.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.
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, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
- Due date
13/01/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
The practical assessment is based on two components:
1- Logbook assessment (all disciplines) - Logbooks will be assessed by the discipline leads for each specialty (specific criteria is available in Blackboard site)
2- Supervisor’s feedback (all disciplines) - Students will be provided feedback by their discipline lead during the course as a formative assessment. The summative assessment will be at the end of the semester.
Students Must Pass all these components to meet the practical assessment requirement. No Supplementary assessment is allowed for the logbook assessment and the supervisor feedback as this is based on the full semester’s clinical activities.
This item is not considered complete unless students have submitted the following reports by the last day of exams and show that there are no outstanding information:
1) Unsigned Clinical Records Report
2) Missing Treatment Items Report
3) Non-compliant CCC Report
Hurdle requirements
Students Must Pass all these components to meet the practical assessment requirement.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.
Theory Assessment
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique, Performance, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
- Due date
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05, L06
Task description
This item will assess the student's theoretical knowledge as it applies to their specific clinical discipline.
This is a discipline specific assessment item and could be in the form of:
1- Written paper exam
and/or
2- Viva Voce exam
and/or
3- Practical/case presentation exam/ OSCE
Hurdle requirements
This is a Must Pass assessment item and will be conducted during the end of semester exam period. Supplementary assessment is available for written exams, case presentations, OSCE, practical and oral exams. Failing one and only one component 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.
The application for a deferred exam is to be submitted to the University via mysinet>My Requests. Note that the decision to grant a deferred exam lies completely with the University, not the course coordinator, the course administrator, or the School of Dentistry. Information regarding deferred examinations and details about the application process can be accessed via My.UQ
Link: https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/3#3
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Demonstrates an adequate understanding and application of the advanced concepts of the field of study and clearly shows a level of understanding above that expected ofﾠfirst year postgraduateﾠstudents in the discipline. Developsﾠarguments or decisions with reference to literature and provides acceptable justification for their relevance in a particular case example. Communicates information and ideasﾠin terms of the conventions of the discipline.ﾠ Demonstrates a clear understanding of multi-disciplinary patient management. |
| F |
Course grade description: Demonstrates a superficial or rerstricted understanding of theﾠadvanced concepts of the field of studyﾠwith limited ability to apply these concepts. 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. Fails to appreciate and incorporate multi-disciplinary patient management. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Failing one and only one component 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.
Additional assessment information
Different disciplines will by their nature have different assessment requirements and formats. For example: Oral Medicine requires a significant knowledge of pharmacology whereas Orthodontics and Prosthodontics requires a similar depth of knowledge but in materials sciences; DMF Radiology requires a demonstrated ability to provide radiological interpretation whereas Paedodontics requires a demonstrated ability to provide specific clinical services demonstrating the same level of expertise.
Discipline specific assessments to be conducted during the end of semester exam period:
Failing one and only one component 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.
All discipline-specific assessment tasks in a student's nominated field of study must beﾠpassed successfully to obtain an overall pass in DENT8030. ﾠ
Discipline-Specific Assessment Tasks
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR):
- Practical case exam (3.5 hrs)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (1 hr)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
Endodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
- Case presentations/ Viva voce (1 hr) (Supplementary assessment available)
Orthodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Case presentations (1hr) (Supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (1 hrs) (Supplementary assessment available)
Periodontics:ﾠ
- Written exam (3 hrs)/ Case presentations/ Viva voce (1hr) (Supplementary assessment available)
Prosthodontics:
- Case presentations (1.30h) (Supplementary assessment available)
Special Needs Dentistry:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ(supplementary assessment available)
- Oral exam (1ﾠhr)ﾠ(Supplementary assessment available)
Oral Medicine
- Written exam
- OSCE
- Viva voce (1 hr)
Further assessment details for each discipline will be available in Blackboard.
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted whereﾠSupplementary Assessment – procedures allow.
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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.
Additional learning resources information
These are discipline specific and will be provided when necessary by discipline lead in addition to self-directed study.
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 |
Seminar |
Discipline Seminar Series Each clinical 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 semester examinations. Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
Seminar |
Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning Sessions Biweekly seminar series that encompass all disciplines and provide for the interaction between disciplines. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Not Timetabled |
Private Study Discipline specific. Learning outcomes: L04 |
|
Practical |
Preclinical/laboratory This activity is discipline specific and will cover regular formal laboratory sessions and exercises, if required, and the routine laboratory work required in patient management. Learning outcomes: L05 |
|
Case-based learning |
Case Presentation Discipline specific Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L06, L07 |
|
Clinical Hours |
Clinical Activity Discipline specific clinical practice. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Tutorial |
Journal Club These case presentations are discipline specific. Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
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: