Outline

Unit code	DENT5124
Academic unit	Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics
Credit points	12
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	DENT5221 and DENT5222 and DENT5223 and DENT6012
Corequisites ?	DENT5125 and DENT5126 and DENT6013
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Mark Schifter, mark.schifter@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Mark Schifter, mark.schifter@sydney.edu.au
Suma Sukumar, suma.sukumar@sydney.edu.au
Ben Karim, ben.karim@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Continuous sessional assessment Clinical skills evaluation	20%	Progressive	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Clinical viva voce Oral examination	20%	STUVAC Due date: 01 Jun 2023 at 09:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Oral viva voce Oral examination	20%	STUVAC Due date: 01 Jun 2023 at 09:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Oral Medicine Long/Short Answer	40%	Week 13 Due date: 23 May 2023 at 09:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Journal club discussions	Seminar (2 hr)
Week -01	Odontogenic tumours	Seminar (3 hr)
Week -02	Benign fibro-osseous lesions	Seminar (3 hr)
Week -03	Giant cell lesions	Seminar (3 hr)
Week -04	Genetic and metabolic bone diseases	Seminar (3 hr)
Week -05	Tooth abnormalities	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 01	Non-odontogenic tumours	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 02	Cysts of the jaws	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 03	Cysts of the mouth face and neck	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 04	Periapical pathology	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	Granulomatous inflammation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 06	Corticosteroids, steroid sparing agents and biologicals	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	Chemotherapy	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	Drug reactions	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Neurasthenic pain/burning mouth syndrome	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	Anti-depressants and anti-convulsants	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Dental therapeutics	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Halitosis	Seminar (3 hr)
Weekly	Self-directed learning	Independent study (15 hr)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of oro-facial diseases and conditions, appropriate to the level expected of a specialist practitioner in oral medicine
LO2. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and systematic approach for diagnostic procedures, treatment planning and management of oro-facial diseases, appropriate to the level expected of a specialist practitioner in oral medicine
LO3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of medically compromised patients and appropriate dental management, to the level expected of a specialist practitioner in oral medicine
LO4. Demonstrate an ability to work in hospital multidisciplinary teams as a specialist practitioner in oral medicine.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1. Design: Project briefing 1.1. Preparation & endorsement of an agreement between client and Architect. This agreement will clearly communicate terms, services to be provided, and fees appropriate for the scale and type of project. 1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. Oral Medicine - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately 1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness 1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health 1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations 1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and 1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession. 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and 2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas. 3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and 3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories. 4. Scientific and clinical knowledge 4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature 4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.2.a. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.b. oral and maxillofacial oncology 4.2.c. oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic disease 4.2.d. the principles and application of general medicine, and 4.2.e. the principles and application of pharmacology 5. Patient care 5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests 5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and 5.1.c. managing complications. 5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.2.a. diagnosing and managing oral mucosal and soft tissue conditions in the oral and maxillofacial region 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing the oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic diseases and disorders 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing disorders of major and minor salivary glands 5.2.d. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory apparatus, and 5.2.e. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain.
	Oral Medicine - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately 1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness 1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health 1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations 1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and 1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession. 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and 2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas. 3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and 3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories. 4. Scientific and clinical knowledge 4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature 4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.2.a. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.b. oral and maxillofacial oncology 4.2.c. oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic disease 4.2.d. the principles and application of general medicine, and 4.2.e. the principles and application of pharmacology 5. Patient care 5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests 5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and 5.1.c. managing complications. 5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.2.a. diagnosing and managing oral mucosal and soft tissue conditions in the oral and maxillofacial region 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing the oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic diseases and disorders 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing disorders of major and minor salivary glands 5.2.d. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory apparatus, and 5.2.e. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1. Design: Project briefing 1.1. Preparation & endorsement of an agreement between client and Architect. This agreement will clearly communicate terms, services to be provided, and fees appropriate for the scale and type of project. 1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. 1.3. Assessment of project budget and timeframe against project requirements and objectives. 1.4. Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives. 1.5. Knowledge of different procurement processes available and evaluation of the impact these have on the project. 1.6. Selection and presentation to clients and relevant stakeholders of procurement method for the project. 1.7. Preparation of project brief for approval by client and relevant stakeholders. 2. Design: Pre-Design 2.1. Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project. 2.2. Application of principles controlling planning, development and design for the project site. 2.3. Evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project cost. 2.4. Analysis of project brief in relation to clients objective budget and timeframe. 2.5. Attainment of approval from client of project budget and timeframe. 2.6. Preparation and analysis of project development options in response to project brief. 3. Design: Conceptual Design 3.1. Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose. 3.2. Application of creative imagination, aesthetic judgement and critical evaluation in formulating design options. 3.3. Design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues. 3.4. Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards. 3.5. Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content. 3.6. Assessment of the economic impact on the project of design strategies and options. 3.7. Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief. 3.8. Application of manual and digital graphic techniques and modelling to describe three-dimensional form and spatial relationships. 4. Design: Schematic Design 4.1. Evaluation of design options in relation to project requirements. 4.2. Evaluation of design options against values of physical, environmental and cultural contexts. 4.3. Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design 4.4. Inclusion of expertise of relevant specialists and consultants in developing the project design. 4.5. Investigation and integration of appropriate structural, construction, service and transport systems in the project design. 4.6. Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design. 4.7. Coordination and integration of appropriate environmental systems, including for thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics. 4.8. Analysis of schematic design in regard to cost planning and timeframe to comply with client and project requirements. 4.9. Obtain approval for the design from client and and/or relevant stakeholders. 5. Documentation: Detailed Design 5.1. Application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement in producing a resolved project design in regard to site planning, physical composition and spatial planning as appropriate to the project brief. 5.2. Resolution of project design addressing all building occupancy and functional aspects including spatial requirements and relationships and circulation aspects. 5.3. Evaluation and integration of regulatory requirements. 5.5. Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties. 5.6. Integration of relevant technical services, environmental and transportation systems. 5.7. Resolution of project design to address budget and time constraints. 5.8. Presentation of detailed design to facilitate relevant client and stakeholder approvals. 6. Documentation: Documentation 6.1. Identification and adoption of a strategy, program and process of documentation integrated through all project stages to enable project delivery. 6.2. Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers. 6.3. Incorporation of the project requirements and objectives in accordance with Project Brief and approved Detailed Design. 6.4. Timely completion and communication of accurate and comprehensible documents that will include, as required, drawings, models, specifications, schedules and other relevant modes of information. 6.5. Nomination of quality and performance standards with regard to selected materials, finishes, fittings components and systems. 6.6. Identification and description within the project documentation of the type and scope of separate project trades and sub-contractors as required. 6.7. Establishment of quality assurance systems to ensure consistency and completeness of project documentation in accordance with the requirement for the project brief, project timeframe and project budget. 6.8. Project documentation is in accordance with, and appropriate to, the project contract and project procurement procedure. 7. Project Delivery: Procurement 7.1. Identification of available procurement methods and assessment of relevance and application to the project. 7.2. Selection of procurement method incorporates assessment of the impact on all phases of project including design, documentation and project delivery. 7.3. Selection of procurement method incorporates assessment of the impact on contractual arrangements between all project stakeholders. 7.4. Selection of procurement method incorporates assessment of the impact on selection, contracting and scope of work of consultants and specialist service providers. 7.5. Preparation of report and recommendations to enable client to make approval of procurement method and all associated contracts. 7.6. Knowledge and application of all administration and principles for the selected procurement method and associated contracts. 8. Project Delivery: Construction Stage 8.1. Selection process for appropriately qualified contractors is in accordance with procurement method and project contract. 8.2. Recommendation regarding contractor selection and specifics of project contract are made to the client for their approval. 8.3. Identification and application of the process and administration systems needed to fulfil all obligations under project contract. 8.4. Construction progress and quality is systematically reviewed and monitored as required under the contract provisions. 8.5. Identification and application of all relevant processes required for certification of monetary claims, project variations, extensions of time, project instructions or other administrative responsibilities under the contract provisions. 8.6. Monitoring project requirements and objectives as described in project documents are met. Oral Medicine - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately 1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness 1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health 1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations 1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and 1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession. 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and 2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas. 3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and 3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories. 4. Scientific and clinical knowledge 4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature 4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.2.a. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.b. oral and maxillofacial oncology 4.2.c. oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic disease 4.2.d. the principles and application of general medicine, and 4.2.e. the principles and application of pharmacology 5. Patient care
	Oral Medicine - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.a. recognising the personal limitations and scope of the specialty and knowing when to refer or seek advice appropriately 1.b. practising with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness 1.c. providing patient-centred care, including selecting and prioritising treatment options that are compassionate and respectful of patients’ best interests, dignity and choices and which seek to improve community oral health 1.d. understanding and applying the moral, cultural, ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of specialist dental care to individual patients, to communities and populations 1.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 1.f. understanding and applying legislation including that related to record-keeping 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 1.h. supporting the professional development and education for all members of the dental and/or health community, and 1.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession. 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.a. identifying and understanding a patient’s, or their parent’s, guardian’s or carer’s expectations, desires and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.b. communicating effectively with patients, their families, relatives and carers in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development, social and cultural background 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 2.d. communicating effectively in all forms of health and legal reporting, and 2.e. interpreting and communicating knowledge, skills and ideas. 3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and 3.b. synthesising complex information, problems, concepts and theories. 4. Scientific and clinical knowledge 4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature 4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty: 4.2.a. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.b. oral and maxillofacial oncology 4.2.c. oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic disease 4.2.d. the principles and application of general medicine, and 4.2.e. the principles and application of pharmacology 5. Patient care 5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests 5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and 5.1.c. managing complications. 5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 5.2.a. diagnosing and managing oral mucosal and soft tissue conditions in the oral and maxillofacial region 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing the oral and maxillofacial manifestations of systemic diseases and disorders 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing disorders of major and minor salivary glands 5.2.d. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory apparatus, and 5.2.e. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain.

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