Course coordinator
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
This course is the fourth of the discipline-specific clinical courses for DClinDent students and continues on from DENT8030. The objectives are to progressively build competence and confidence at second year level in specialty clinical practice and knowledge.
DENT8040 is the course where DClinDent students continue to familiarise themselves with the specialist environment and expand their knowledge and clinical skills in their respective disciplines.
Course requirements
Assumed background
DENT8040 cannot be commenced until the candidate has successfully completed DENT8030 and any other requirements that may be specific to the specialty discipline. Previous courses cannot be carried through from first to second semesterﾠwith an incomplete result.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT8010 + DENT8020 + DENT8030
Course contact
Lecturer
Professor Ove Peters
Lecturer
Dr Maryam Jessri
Lecturer
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Brett Kerr
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Dr Christine Peters
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Dr Mark Gervais
Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai
Guest lecturer
Honorary Professor Alex Moule
Dmfr dl
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Endodontic 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 discipline lead
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Snd dl
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Timetable
Additional timetable information
These are discipline specific and will be provided by Discipline Leads.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to bring the candidate to an advanced level of skill and knowledge leading to specialist clinical practice. It will encompass a significant volume of theoretical and clinical/laboratory work and requires the achievement of defined goals in the preparation of the Clinical Log.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
With support, demonstrate sound judgement, adaptability and responsibility in specialist clinical practice.
LO2.
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively, professionally, ethically and communicate effectively as part of a team.
LO3.
Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in an effective way to dental and non-dental audiences.
LO4.
With support, analyse and critically reflect on complex information and use to apply to practice.
LO5.
Demonstrate an extended understanding of the discipline and its professional practice.
LO6.
Apply knowledge and skills in the management of patients within the discipline.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Presentation |
In Class Activities
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation |
Theory Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
2/11/2024 - 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
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
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 the attached Practical Assessment course file)
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. The supervisor report feedback form attached is a sample and might differ from discipline to discipline.
No Supplementary assessment is allowed for the logbook assessment and the supervisor feedback as this is based on the full semester’s clinical activities.
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.
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.
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
- L01, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Students are expected to participate/present in the following:
1 - Seminars/assignments (discipline specific)
2 - Journal clubs (discipline specific)
3 - Multidisciplinary treatment planning discussions (includes all postgraduate students)
For the discipline of Orthodontics, a written assignment task will take place by week 15 and a topic will be assigned for each student and will be marked in a similar fashion to the written exam.
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.
Failure to adhere to two or more of the above or repeatedly did not meet one of the above three items will lead to a failure in this assessment.
Further task descriptions for the seminars and journal club requirements will be placed on Blackboard course site (discipline specific).
Additional information regarding the Multidisciplinary treatment planning discussions
Students 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 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 not meeting one of the above three items will lead to a failure in this component.
Hurdle requirements
This is a Must Pass assessment item and students must pass all three components to pass overall.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.
Theory Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
2/11/2024 - 8/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, 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 examination
and/or
2- Viva Voce examination
and/or
3- Practical/case presentation examination/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 cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
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 of first year postgraduate students in the discipline. Develops arguments or decisions with reference to 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. Demonstrates a clear understanding of multi-disciplinary patient management. |
| F |
Course grade description: Demonstrates a superficial or restricted understanding of the advanced concepts of the field of study with 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.
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.
All assessment tasks must be passed successfully to obtain a pass in DENT8040. Refer to Section 6 Policies and Guidelines for examinations and other related matters.
Discipline specific assessments to be conducted during the end of semester exam period and will be discipline specific and can take the form of online exams.
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Discipline specific assessments to be conducted during the end of semester exam period:
All discipline-specific assessment tasks in a student's nominated field of study must beﾠpassed successfully to obtain an overall pass in DENT8040. ﾠ
Discipline-Specific Assessment Tasks
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR):
- Practical case exam (3.5 hrs)ﾠ
- Viva Voce (1 hr)ﾠ
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ
Endodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ
- Case presentations/ Viva voce (1 hr)ﾠ
Orthodontics:
- Viva Voce (1 hrs)
Periodontics:ﾠ
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ
- Case presentations/ Viva voce (1h)ﾠ
Prosthodontics:
- Written exam (3 hrs)ﾠ
- Case presentations/ Viva (1.5h)ﾠ
SND:
- Written exam (24 hrs/take home)ﾠ
- Case presentations: 2 case reportsﾠ
- Oral exam (1 hr)ﾠ
Oral Medicine:
- Written exam (3 hours)
- OSCE (written) - 2 hours
- Viva Voce - 1 hour
Further assessment details for each discipline will be available in Blackboard.
As per UQ supplementary assessment policy for Pass/Fail courses, students who have a Fail course grade (N) are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Associate Dean Academic (ADA) regarding eligibility to sit supplementary assessment. Patterns of poor performance, such as a Fail in two or more components of discipline-specific assessment tasks will not be recommended to have supplementary assessment approved.
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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
Learning resources are mainly discipline specific and will consist of updating previously collated materials, new materials which will beﾠalmost exclusively literature based, and research project resources.
Candidates should have a clearly mapped out listing of requirements for the completion of the research project. These willﾠinclude resources required for the final preparation of the research and literature review papers both for journal submission and examination at the end of the DClinDent program.
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 |
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 |
Seminar |
Discipline specific 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, L05 |
|
Not Timetabled |
Private study Discipline specific self-directed learning. Learning outcomes: L03 |
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Practical |
Clinical Activities Discipline specific clinical practice. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Practical |
Practical/preclinical 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 |
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Case-based learning |
Case presentation These case presentations are discipline specific. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Seminar |
Journal Club This is a discipline specific learning activity. 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:
- Placement
- Working with Children
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation