Outline

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	18
Prerequisites ?	DENT6436 and DENT6012
Corequisites ?	DENT6013
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	William Ha, william.ha@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Oral exam	Oral viva voce + case presentations Various short answer questioned based on content covered this semester + case presentations	70%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written test	Small test 3 essay questions over 3 hours. Topic will be based on content covered.	30%	Week 05	2.5 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Result code	Result name	Mark range	Description
HD	High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
CR	Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
PS	Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
FA	Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.
AF	Absent fail	0 - 49	When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements.
CN	Cancelled	No mark	When your enrolment has been cancelled.
DC	Discontinued not to count as failure	No mark	When you discontinue a unit under special circumstances (outlined in clause 92 of the Coursework Policy), after the relevant census date.

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Week -04	Essential literature, endodontic retreatment, pulp regeneration and repair, endodontic success and failure, apexification and apexogenesis, intentional replantation, endodontic materials, non-traumatic fractures.	Tutorial (63 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. Have a comprehensive knowledge of essential literature, retreatment, pulp regeneration and pulpal repair, success and failure II, apexification and apexogenesis, intentional replantation and transplantation, materials and nontraumatic fractures and translate that into clinical practice with patient-focused evidence-based care
LO2. Possess advanced research skills including competency in experimental materials and methodologies relating to endodontics."
LO3. Integrate professional behaviour in the workplace and amongst colleagues. Patients should be treated with respect and provided with safe and appropriate care. Research should be conducted following ethical and appropriate research principles.
LO4. Critically examine background literature to interpret and evaluate the methodology used and results obtained in a research context.
LO5. Independently search and appraise the literature to determine the state of knowledge in the profession
LO6. Communicate scientific information including the background concepts, methods, results and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.
LO7. Work effectively in teams, in the clinic, in seminars and in research."
LO8. Work effectively as an individual to manage patient care, research and general learning."
LO9. Perform professional delivery of education and supervision to dental students studying endodontics.

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
	Endodontics - 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.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.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions
	Endodontics - 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. 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:
	Endodontics - 1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 1.g. demonstrating specialist professional growth and development through research and learning 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 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.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.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 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 2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty: 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 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.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.e. displaying appropriate professional behaviour and communication towards all members of the dental team and referring health practitioner/s 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.
	Endodontics - 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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 4.2.b. the basis and management of orofacial pain 4.2.c. traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures 4.2.d. restoration of endodontically treated teeth 4.2.e. indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures 4.2.f. transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and 4.2.g. 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 orofacial pain 5.2.b. diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions 5.2.c. diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and 5.2.d. undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.

Endodontics -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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 pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions
4.2.b		the basis and management of orofacial pain
4.2.c		traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the surrounding structures
4.2.d		restoration of endodontically treated teeth
4.2.e		indications and methods for surgical endodontic procedures
4.2.f		transplantation of teeth and their subsequent management, and
4.2.g		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 orofacial pain
5.2.b		diagnosing and managing pulp, root canal and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions
5.2.c		diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and the associated structures, and
5.2.d		undertaking surgical endodontic procedures.

	A (76 - 100) Exemplary	B (61 - 75) Competent	C (50 - 60) Developing	Fail
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Overall Understanding	Shows a deep/robust understanding of the topic with a fully developed argument per the categories below	Shows a limited understanding of the topic, not quite a fully developed argument per the categories below	Shows a superficial understanding of the topic, argument not developed enough per the categories below	Shows no understanding of the topic and no argument per the categories below
Argument	Clearly articulates a position or argument	Articulates a position or argument that is incomplete or limited in scope	Articulates a position or argument that is unfocused or ambiguous	Does not articulate a position or argument
Evidence	Presents evidence that is relevant and accurate Presents sufficient amount of evidence to support argument	Presents evidence that is mostly relevant and/or mostly accurate Presents limited evidence to support argument	Presents evidence that is somewhat inaccurate and/or irrelevant, but corrects when prompted Does not present enough evidence to support argument, but augments when prompted	Presents a lot of inaccurate and/or irrelevant evidence Doesn’t present enough evidence to support argument, even when prompted repeatedly
Implications	Fully discusses the major implications of the argument or position	Adequately discusses some of the major implications of the position	Discusses minor implications (missing the major ones) OR does not discuss major implications adequately	Doesn’t discuss the implications of the argument or position
Structure	There is logic in the progression of ideas	There are a few areas of disjointedness or intermittent lack of logical progression of ideas	Ideas are somewhat disjointed and/or do not always flow logically, making it a bit difficult to follow	Ideas are disjointed and/or do not flow logically, hence argument is very difficult to follow
Prompting	Did not have to prompt with probing questions at all

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HD	High distinction	85 - 100	With an insightful, comprehensive, and satisfactory treatment of all the task requirements this work conveys an advanced understanding of the complexities of knowledge in the applied context. The work systematically and critically addresses the issues under discussion. There is evidence of an excellent understanding of the inter-relationships between knowledge components and how the components relate as a system. Critical insights and knowledge use take the argument beyond that introduced in the unit. It reveals a capacity to use new insights to critically reflect on, to analyse, or to solve problems. It reflects the author’s ability to use these insights to hypothesise, theorise and generalise what has been learnt to new and novel contexts. The work has been written and presented to an exemplary academic standard.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	With a comprehensive and satisfactory treatment of all the task requirements this work conveys a strong understanding of the complexities of knowledge in the applied context. It reveals a good understanding of the inter-relationships between different knowledge components. The work demonstrates a good capacity to critically reflect on, to analyse, or to solve problems. It reflects the author’s ability to compare and contrast different situations; explain and interpret patterns of behaviour; and analyse situations utilising a variety of conceptual tools in an integrated and systematic fashion. The work has been written and presented to a very high academic standard.
CR	Credit	65 - 74	All the task requirements are satisfactorily addressed with the majority treated comprehensively. There is a sound understanding of discrete knowledge components but there is not a comprehensive understanding of the systemic interrelationships between these different components. The work demonstrates a sound capacity to effectively and critically reflect on, to analyse, or to solve problems. There is evidence of being able to use knowledge content to identify, list, classify, enumerate and interpret in a meaningful way. The work is written and presented in a satisfactory manner and the writing is clear, citations used appropriately, grammatically correct and accurate in terms of spelling, suitably referenced and presented. Some significant improvements needed to meet a standard suitable for publication
PS	Pass	50 - 64	All the task requirements addressed satisfactorily though the majority have not been addressed in a comprehensive manner. The work conveys a basic understanding of various knowledge components. It utilises only one, or a few of these in a discrete way to address the requirements of the task. Little recognition is given to the relationships between components. The work demonstrates a limited capacity to use knowledge components to critically reflect on, to analyse, or to solve problems. The work conveys a modest capacity to apply knowledge to the analysis or solution of a particular problem or dilemma. The work is presented with sufficient coherence and clarity for the reader to understand the ideas and arguments being proposed. Improvements to writing such as structure, grammar and referencing are required to meet academic writing standards
FA	Fail	0 - 49	Not all task requirements addressed in a satisfactory manner. The work conveys little evidence of understanding the knowledge base. It fails to demonstrate a satisfactory grasp of the field of knowledge covered in the unit. The work conveys little evidence of the capacity to recognise when or how to apply different knowledge components in effectively and critically reflecting on, analysing, or solving problems. Few connections are appropriately drawn between relevant components and the problems, behaviours, or circumstances to which they are to be applied. The work demonstrates little understanding or appreciation of standards required for academic writing. Improvements in terms of clarity, grammar, spelling, quotations, referencing or presentation are required to achieve an acceptable standard

DENT6451: Clinical Endodontics V

Semester 1, 2026 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

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