Useful links
Unit of study_
DENT6386: Restorative Dentistry 1
This unit continues the advanced didactic training at the postgraduate level in advanced restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics including implant dentistry. The didactic programme compliments the clinical training and activities with evidence-based information. Active participation in regular journal clubs, seminars and workshops which are held to critically evaluate the current literature and gain the theoretical background required. The first year focus is on aetiology and multidisciplinary diagnosis of dental disease as well as comprehensive treatment planning and sequencing with holistic patient centred management. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.
| Code | DENT6386 |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
DENT6382 |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
DENT6372 and DENT6389 and DENT6010 |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
Knowledge in fixed and removable prosthodontics to graduate certificate level for a first year prosthodontic registrar |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate detailed knowledge in oral biology of the evolutionary and embryological development of the oral and cranio-facial structures, stomatognathic system and the natural dentition; form and function of the stomatognathic system; mastication; oro-facial feedback and defence mechanisms; tissue responses in the oro-facial region; bone growth; orthognathics
- LO2. demonstrate detailed knowledge, expected of a specialist in prosthodontics, in oral microbiology, oral medicine and oral pathology. This should include hard and soft oral tissues and not limited to cariology, oral mucosal diseases; salivary gland disorders; pathology of bone and synovium; age changes in the oral tissues; histological diagnostic criteria for hard and soft tissue diseases; radiological signs for differential diagnoses;
- LO3. demonstrate detailed knowledge In periodontology of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and classification of periodontal diseases; non-surgical treatment of routine and periodontally-involved cases
- LO4. demonstrate detailed knowledge of materials and methods used for direct and indirect restorations using conventional analogue and digital pathways
- LO5. demonstrate detailed knowledge of the history and biology of osseointegration as well as the diagnosis and management of straightforward implant cases
- LO6. demonstrate working knowledge of surgical and restorative implant componentry including their materials, surface characteristics and manipulation.
- LO7. demonstrate an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship with all dental specialties and relevant medical specialties.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 1 week before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
Enrolment, course planning, fees, graduation, support services, student IT
- Expectations of student conduct
Code of Conduct for Students, Conditions of Enrollment, University Privacy Statement, Academic Integrity
- Academic appeals
Academic appeals process, special consideration, rules and guidelines, advice and support
- Learning and teaching policy
Policy register, policy search
- Financial support
Scholarships, interest free loans, bursaries, money management
- Study resources
Learning Centre, faculty and school programs, Library, online resources
- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
