Outline

Overview

This unit covers particular clinical skills related to the examination and investigation of common oral-facial clinical problems - elective and emergency, construction of an appropriate management plan for common Oral Surgery patients. It also includes specialist examination techniques applicable to Oral surgery conditions, including endoscopic techniques. The students will learn to apply as well as evaluate the results of head and neck imaging techniques. Core areas relate to: treatment of intra-oral benign and cystic lesions of hard and soft tissues; management of benign salivary gland disease by intra-oral techniques and familiarity with the diagnosis and treatment of other salivary gland diseases; insertion of osseointegrated dental implants including bone augmentation and soft tissue management; management of adults and children as in-patients, including medically at-risk patients.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	DENT5204 and DENT6212 and DENT6213 and DENT6010
Corequisites ?	DENT5207 and DENT6218 and DENT6011
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Stephen Cox, stephen.cox@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Oral Surgery written exam (for DENT6214) Written examination	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Clinical attendance and participation (for DENT6214 and DENT6215) Presentation and participation in seminars	20%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Clinical logbook and work-based assessment Surgical Logbook & Work-based assessments	30%	Ongoing	ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	OSCA (for DENT6214) Clinical competency assessment	10%	Week 10 Due date: 06 May 2025 at 09:00	120 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Written examination (for DENT6215): Questions will include modified essay questions, in addition to multiple choice or single best answer types, where the student must select the correct answer from one of 4 or 5.
OSCA (for DENT6214): An OSCA (objective structured competency/clinical assessment) is an assessment where students move through a series of consecutively timed stations featuring models or articles requiring written short-answers; the emphasis is on assessment of diagnostic and interpretation skills in clinical settings.
MCQ exam (for DENT6214): Students are assessed on their theoretical and clinical knowledge. The exam usually has 150 questions.
Clinical logbook (for DENT6214 and DENT6215): The completed sheets within the oral surgery logbook form a record of all procedures and items of treatment that have been completed for patients in the specialist clinics. Collation of this information enables the calculation of a clinical mark.
Viva voce examination (for DENT6215): This examination includes clinical content, as well as basic biological sciences
underpinning clinical diagnosis and patient management.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

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.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	Extraction of teeth and retained roots/pathology	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management of impacted and unerupted teeth	Seminar (2 hr)
	Peri-radicular surgery	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management of the pre-prosthetic patient	Seminar (2 hr)
	Periodontal surgery	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management of maxillary sinus conditions	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management of infections in bone and soft tissues of the head and neck	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management and appropriate referral of mucosal disease	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management and appropriate referral of submucosal disease	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management and appropriate referral of lesions and conditions affecting bone	Seminar (2 hr)
	Labial and Facial skin	Seminar (2 hr)
	Management of the surgical patient	Seminar (2 hr)
	Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic aids	Seminar (2 hr)
	Appropriate use of management adjuncts	Seminar (2 hr)
	Risk management and management of complications	Seminar (2 hr)
	Dental Implants	Seminar (2 hr)
	Treatment planning	Seminar (2 hr)
	Surgery	Seminar (2 hr)
Weekly	Clinic session	Clinical practice (3 hr)
	Oral surgery and surgical dentistry self-directed learning	Independent study (3 hr)
	Oral surgery and surgical dentistry review conferences	Forum (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.
Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Kwon, PH, and DM Laskin. Clinician's Manual of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 3rd ed.: Quintessence Books, 1991.
Ord, RA, JD Langdon, MF Patel, and PA Brennan. Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2nd ed.: Hodder Arnold, 1998.
Scully, C. Medical Problems in Dentistry. 6th ed. Toronto: Churchill Livingstone, 1982.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. demonstrate in the clinical setting an emerging understanding of the moral, cultural, ethical principles, legal responsibilities and regulatory requirements involved in the management of oral surgical procedures and emergencies
LO2. demonstrate through reflective learning an understanding of personal limitations, and patient limitations and the need for continuing professional development in the management of the oral surgical patient
LO3. demonstrate an emerging capacity in communicating effectively with the patients, their relatives and carers as well as the dental team and other health professionals
LO4. demonstrate an emerging capacity in critically evaluating research and the literature, products and techniques in forming an evidence-based practice
LO5. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidenced-based information in relation to multidisciplinary management and algorhythmic approaches to the development of comprehensive treatment plans for the surgical management of patients and the management of complications
LO6. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to electronic monitoring that is pertinent to oral surgery management
LO7. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to the pre-eminent place of non-technical skills and human factors in the oral surgical management of patients
LO8. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based information in relation to the historical and current management of oral surgery patients
LO9. demonstrate an emerging capacity to utilize the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures for the management and treatment planning, with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including the medically compromised patient
LO10. demonstrate an emerging capacity to recognise disorders of the oral and dentoalveolar tissues and differentiate those amenable to surgical and non-surgical management
LO11. demonstrate in the clinical setting an emerging knowledge of the basis, diagnosis and management of orofacial pain, odontogenic and oral infections and oral pathology
LO12. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical agents used in managing oral surgery patients including sedation and anaesthetic techniques
LO13. demonstrate emerging skills and understanding in managing surgical procedures to the oral and dentoalveolar tissues
LO14. demonstrate an emerging skill in managing oral and dentoalveolar trauma, including associated soft tissue injury.

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

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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DENT6214: Dento-alveolar Surgery 2

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Nepean Clinical School

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links