Outline

Overview

This unit provides further advanced clinical training at the postgraduate level in clinical fixed and removable prosthodontics. Continued case identification, diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment planning and initial phase management and conformative rehabilitation. Candidates are required to plan and complete laboratory procedures using conventional and CAD CAM protocols. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	DENT6371
Corequisites ?	DENT6386 and DENT6389 and DENT6010
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Knowledge of fixed and removable prosthodontics to the certificate level of a first-year prosthodontic registrar
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Dale Howes, dale.howes@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Dale Howes, dale.howes@sydney.edu.au
	Geoffrey Borlase, geoffrey.borlase@sydney.edu.au
	Massimiliano Guazzato, massimiliano.guazzato@sydney.edu.au
	Matthew Daniel McLaughlin, matthew.mclaughlin@sydney.edu.au
	Suhas Sharadkumar Deshpande, suhas.deshpande@sydney.edu.au
	Terry Walton, terry.walton@sydney.edu.au
	David Sykes, david.sykes@sydney.edu.au
	Vanya Rasaie, vanya.rasaie@sydney.edu.au
	Stephen Travis, stephen.travis@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Practical exam ?	Clinical Assessment of Patients Clinical Assessment of Patients	20%	Formal exam period	1 hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Oral exam ?	Case Presentation and Vive Voce for DENT 6372 Case Presentation and Vive Voce for DENT 6372	30%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Continuous Assessment for DENT 6372 Continuous Assessment for DENT 6372	20%	Ongoing	ongoing	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Continued Sessional clinical assessment (for DENT6372) Year mark from Semester 1 DENT6371	10%	Ongoing	ongoing	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Case studies	Case Reports for DENT 6372 Case Reports for DENT6372	20%	Week 11	ongoing	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Portfolio or journal	Logbook (for DENT6372) Logbook Assessment	0%	Week 11	ongoing	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Skills-based assessments:
Students will have ongoing clinical social assessment from supervisors and coordinators. Summative Continuous Sessional Clinical Assessment DENT6372: Continuous sessional assessment occurs during pre-clinical and/or clinical sessions and reported by supervisors. These assessments aim to determine student development of clinical competency with patient care as developed during the semester. The assessments also contribute to progression decisions and include consideration of professionalism; patient management and communication. The final clinical assessment score is an arithmetic mean of all scores by all tutors. This continual assessment includes competencies in psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains.
Assessment may include direct observational assessment of treatment skills if necessary.
Assessment may include treatment planning of an unseen patient.

Submitted work:
- A logbook: This must be filled in on the AANZP recommended formats and submitted 3 weeks prior to the oral examination week.
- Case Reports: These must be anonymised and completed in the AANZP recomended format, representing the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills of at least 4 ongoing / completed cases. These must include the students defence and reflections as well as relevant references to each case. These must be prepared and submitted 3 weeks prior to the oral examination week.
- A portfolio of all your didactic work including seminars, presentations, workshops, conferences attended etc needs to be submitted 3 weeks prior to the oral examination week.
- Case Presentations: Concise recorded case presentations which represent the presentation of the cases to be examined clinically. Case presentations will be limited to 15 minutes. These must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the Oral Examination week.

Examinations:
Examination for this units will be during the formal exam period and will take the form of assessment of recorded case presentations, clinical assessment of case presentation patients and a vive-voce examination.

Clinical Assessment of patients: Patients for presentation need to be informed and expressly consented for clinical evaluation by external examiners at the start of treatment and eligable to present for the examination.

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	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard
Pass	50 - 64	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard
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)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late submission of submitted work can attract penalties. Written submission for Permission to submit after the due date is required from the Course Coordinator and in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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	Learning outcomes
Weekly	Continued development of treatment planning skills and patient management	Tutorial (2 hr)
Weekly	Continue development of laboratory skills for prosthodontic patient management	Practical (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

Readings recommended are not exhaustive and additional student exploration of the literature is expected.

Recommended Text Books:

Removable Prosthodontics:

Zarb G, Hobkirk J, Eckert S & Jacob R (2012) Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients, 13th Edition. Elselvier.

Stewart's Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics - 4th Edition Pheonix RD, et al

Preiskel H.W. (1996) Overdentures made easy: A guide to implant and root supported prostheses. Quintessence Books.

Carr A.B & Brown D.T. (2016) McCrackens Removable Partial Dentures. 13th Edition.Elselvier.

Davenport J.C., Basker R.M., Heath J.R., Ralph J.P., & Glantz P.O. (2000) A Clinical Guide to Removable Partial Dentures. BDJ Series. London United Kingdom.

Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients – Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses. 13th Edition George A. Zarb, John A Hobkirk, Steven E. Eckert, Rhonda Jacob, Elsevier 2013

eBook: Fundamentals of Removable Partial Dentures. 4th Edition. © CP Owen https://appropriatech.com/#post-29

Fixed Prosthodontics

Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics - 5th edition Rosenstiel SF, Land MF, Fujimoto J.

Oral Rehabilitation – A Case-Based Approach. Iven Klineberg, Diana Kingston. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics. 4th Edition; Herbert T Shillingburg, Suzan E Stone, Quintessence, 2012

Clinical Problem Solving in Prosthodontics by David W. Bartlett, 2003. Churchill Publishers.

Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics, Volume 1: Esthetic Analysis: A Systematic Approach to Prosthetic Treatment. By Mauro Fradeani
Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics, Volume 2. Prosthetic Treatment: A Systematic Approach to Esthetic, Biologic, and Functional Integration. Fradeani, Mauro and Barducci, Giancarlo. Quintessence Publishing

Geriatric Dentistry:

Holm-Pedersen P., Walls A.W.G., & Ship J.A. (2015) Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry.John Wiley & Sons

Geriatric Dentistry: Caring for Our Aging Population; by Paula K. Friedman | Oct 13, 2014; Wiley Publishing

Implant Dentistry

Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Simplified Clinical Analysis for Predictable Treatment, Second Edition. Franck Renouard, Bo Rangert. Quintessence 2007

Contemporary Implant Dentistry - 3e 3rd Edition - Misch CE

Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry - Moy PK, Pozzi A, Beumer J Quintesscence Publication

Journal of Prosthodontics on Dental Implants by Avinash Bidra and Stephen Parel | Sep 28, 2015

Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry: Prosthodontic Principles: Volume 1: John Beumer III, Robert R Faulkner, et al. | Mar 15, 2015

Dental Materials:

Phillips' Science of Dental Materials, 12th editiopn, By: Kenneth Anusavice. Elsevier pulishing

Journals:

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Journal of Prosthodontics
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry - Quintessence Publishing
Journal of Materials Science
Geriodontology International Journal of Oral Implantology & Clinical Research
The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
Clinical Oral Implants Research Implant Dentistry

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.

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

LO1. Demonstrate understanding and competence in patient evaluation, gathering of relevant data for risk assessment, treatment planning, diagnosis and treatment sequencing for straightforward and advanced uni- and multi-disciplinary cases requiring prosthodontic rehabilitation.
LO2. Demonstrate understanding and competence in the provision of complex amalgam and resin restorations as well as all intracoronal and extracoronal tooth preparations for direct and indirect restorations using conventional analogue and digital workflow
LO3. Demonstrate understanding as well as clinical and laboratory competence in conformative, straightforward and advanced diagnosis and clinical rehabilitation of the dentate, edentulous and partially edentulous patient with fixed and removable prostheses using conventional analogue and CAD CAM workflows
LO4. Demonstrate understanding and competence in the manipulation and assembly of surgical and restorative implant componentry
LO5. Demonstrate intercollegial communication skills and efficiency, respectful and informative communication skills with patients to facilitate treatment decisions and eliciting genuine informed consent.

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
	Prosthodontics - 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 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.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. 4.1.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, 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.a. the principles of speech pathology 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.e. sleep disorders 4.2.f. dental materials, and 4.2.g. the principles and application of pharmacology. 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.a. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, and
	Prosthodontics - 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 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.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. 4.1.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, 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.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 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.a. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 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 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.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. 4.1.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, 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.a. the principles of speech pathology 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 4.2.g. the principles and application of pharmacology. 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.a. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, and 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.
	Prosthodontics - 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 3.a. critically evaluating scientific research and literature, products and techniques to inform evidence-based specialist practice, and 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.2.d. removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics 4.2.f. dental materials, and 5.2.a. undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation
	Prosthodontics - 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.i. demonstrating leadership in the profession. 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.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. 4.1.b. the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 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 5.2.d. evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.

Prosthodontics -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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
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.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.
4.1.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, 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.a		the principles of speech pathology
4.2.b		the basis and management of orofacial pain
4.2.c		the principles involved in design of prostheses for the replacement of oral and maxillofacial structures
4.2.d		removable, fixed and implant, oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics
4.2.e		sleep disorders
4.2.f		dental materials, and
4.2.g		the principles and application of pharmacology.
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.a		undertaking dental and maxillo-facial treatment and rehabilitation
5.2.b		diagnosing and managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint
5.2.c		diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, and
5.2.d		evaluating, diagnosing and managing occlusions and occlusal dysfunction.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Improved learning outcomes, ongoing tutorial / seminar and practical structure.

Additional information

A/Prof Howes has undertaken Translational research with support from Southern Implants which has resulted in commercial products. He has declared this relationship to the University and that he has no contract nor direct commercial benefit from the company.

Additional costs

Additional costs for this unit comprise of: • Clinical camera SLR 105mm with ring flash and macrolens is recommended (own choice) • Articulators: Denar Mark 2 and matched facebow ($1800) or BioArt A7 plus with facebow (suggest 2) ($700 each) • Artex CN and Artex facebow, transfer stand, quickbite and splitex key (C-Ver 126mm) innovation digital supplies ($1700) • Loupes: at least 2X to 3,5X magnification ($2000) • Hand instruments for technical work including Peter K Thomas waxing instruments ($250) • Laptop computer (recommend i7; 16GB RAM; NVIDIA(R)GeForce 4GB graphics) (own choice) You will need to pay a deposit: Implant instruments provided by ORS on loan ($2000) Mannikin jaw system for simulation clinic (provided)

Site visit guidelines

Students will undergo clinical and didactic training at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health as well as the Sydney Dental Hospital.

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

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DENT6372: Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics 1

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

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