Course coordinator
Dr Christine Peters
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 sixth of the discipline-specific clinical courses for DClinDent students and continues on from DENT8050. The objectives are to progressively build competence and confidence at final year level in specialty clinical practice and knowledge, which will enable independent practice as a discipline specialist.
This course prepares the candidate for the program's final examinations. It should not contain substantially new material but will build on previously presented didactic seminar, clinical materials and work completed to ensure the candidate has achieved the standards and competencies required to present for the final examination, and graduate as a dental specialist.
The specific course content will vary depending upon the clinical discipline the candidate is enrolled in. Specific discipline learning objectives, course materials, learning activities and assessments will be provided to the students by their respective Discipline Lead, as follows:
- DMFR: Dr Raahib Dudhia
- Endodontics: Professor Ove Peters
- Orthodontics: Dr Elissa Freer
- Periodontics: Dr Ryan Lee
- Prosthodontics: Associate Professor David Thomson
- Special Needs Dentistry: Dr Claudia Lopez Silvaﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course cannot be commenced until all pre-requisite/preceeding courses in the DClinDent program have been completed successfully.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT8010 + DENT8020 + DENT8030 + DENT8040 + DENT8050
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Christine Peters
Dr Bilal El Masoud
Dr Claudia Lopez Silva
Dr Raahib Dudhia
Professor Ove Peters
Dr Brett Kerr
Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai
Program convener
Associate Professor Ryan Lee
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Timetables are discipline specific and will be provided by the discipline leads.
Aims and outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should possess the knowledge, skills and attributes of an entry-level specialist in the clinical discipline, as articulated in ‘Entry-level Competencies for Dental Specialists' (https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration/Specialist-Registration/Specialist-competencies.aspx)
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Professionalism - Demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an autonomous specialist practitioner.
LO2.
Professionalism - Consistently demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively, professionally, ethically and communicate effectively as part of a team.
LO3.
Communication and social skills - Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in an effective and independent way to dental and non-dental audiences.
LO4.
Critical thinking - Independently analyse and critically reflect on complex information and use to apply to practice.
LO5.
Scientific and clinical knowledge - Demonstrate a deep and comprehensive understanding of the discipline and its professional practice.
LO6.
Scientific and clinical knowledge - Independently seek additional knowledge when needed.
LO7.
Patient care - Independently apply highly specialised knowledge and skills in the management of patients within the discipline including managing complex, multidisciplinary cases.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement, Practical/ Demonstration |
Clinical/Practical Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment |
| Presentation |
Seminar presentations
|
Pass/Fail |
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation |
Theory Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
4/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment |
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
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Logbooks will be assessed by the discipline leads for each clinical specialty (specific criteria will be made available on the discipline's link on the 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 rubric that will be available on the Blackboard site).
Students Must Pass all components to meet the clinical assessment requirement.
Supplementary assessment is not available for this item as assessment is based on the successful development of specialist competencies over a 17-week practicum.
Refer to the Supervisor Report Document.
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.
Seminar presentations
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/06/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, 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.
Refer to the Document in Class Activities.
Hurdle requirements
This is a Must Pass assessment item.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
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
4/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
See Section 5.4 for discipline-specific assessment
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
This item will assess the students' theoretical knowledge as it applies to their specific 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- Case presentations/exams
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 and oral exams where the student receives a fail grade for only one component of their theory assessment.
Note that the viva voce exam will include case discussions/case presentations.
Refer to the Marking Rubrics.
Hurdle requirements
This is a Must Pass assessment item and will be conducted during the end-of-semester exam period.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 advanced understanding and application of the concepts of the field of study and clearly shows a level of understanding approaching that expected of a specialist within the discipline. Develops arguments or decisions with reference to literature and provides a clear 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 and actively promotes this as a significant part of patient management. |
| F |
Course grade description: Demonstrates a superficial or faulty understanding of the advanced concepts of the field of study with limited ability to apply these concepts at specialist level. 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
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- Case presentations/exams
ﾠ
All exams will be held in the November examination period.
All discipline-specific assessment tasks in a student's nominated field of study must beﾠpassed successfully to obtain an overall pass in DENT8060.
Supplementary assessment is available where the student receives a fail grade for only one component of their theory assessment.
Discipline-Specific Assessment Tasks
Periodontics:ﾠ
- 2 x Written exams (3 hrs each)ﾠ
- Case presentationsﾠ
- Oral exam (1 hr)ﾠ
- Presentation of Logbook
Special Needs Dentistry:
- 2 x Written exams (3 hrs each)
- Case presentationsﾠ
- Oral exam (up to 2ﾠhrs)ﾠ
- Presentation of Logbook and portfolioﾠ
Endodontics:ﾠThe exam period is extended until the week starting on the 13 of November (13/11/23-18/11/23).ﾠ
- 2 xﾠWritten exams (3 hrs each)ﾠ
- Case presentationsﾠand Oral exam (1 hr)ﾠ
- Presentation of Logbook
Prosthodontics:ﾠ
- 3h written paperﾠ
- Case presentation/viva (up to 2.5h)ﾠ
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology:ﾠ
- 2 x Theory Exam (Written)ﾠ (3 Hours)ﾠ
- 1 x Practical Exam (Written) (3.5 Hours)ﾠ
- 1 x Viva Exam (Oral) - (3 Hours)ﾠ
- Logbook Presentation
Orthodontics:
- 2 x 3 hour written examsﾠﾠ
- Case presentationsﾠ
- Up to 2.5 hours viva and case presentationsﾠ
- Presentation of logbooks.
ﾠ
Further assessment details will be available in Blackboard.
Refer to Section 6 for Policies and Guidelines related to assessments.ﾠ
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.
Additional learning resources information
These are discipline specific and will be provided by the program coordinator where required
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 |
Academic Each discipline may 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: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Practical |
Clinical Practice Clinical Practice will be undertaken specific to each clinical discipline. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Practical |
Practical This activity is discipline specific and may involve regular formal laboratory sessions and exercises, if required, and the routine laboratory work required in patient management. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L07 |
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Not Timetabled |
Discipline Log This provides formal recognition of the time and commitment required for the preparation of the Clinical Log. It is a formal part of the end of semester assessment and will continue to the end of the DClinDent program and the final exit examinations. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L07 |
|
Case-based learning |
Clinical Presentation of cases for examination is a part of most clinical disciplines. These may encompass both long and short cases and the specific requirements will be made available by the respective discipline lead. Learning outcomes: L01, 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