Outline

Overview

In this unit of study students build on the theoretical knowledge of periodontics cariology and prevention and are introduced to the foundations of health and the framework for health promotion.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	ORHL1101
Corequisites ?	ORHL1202 and ORHL1204
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Babak Sarrafpour, babak.sarrafpour@sydney.edu.au
	Christina Adler, christina.adler@sydney.edu.au
	Janet Wallace, janet.wallace@sydney.edu.au
	Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
	Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au
	Jennifer Mardini, jennifer.mardini@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Periodontics examination (ORHL1201) Written examination	40%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam (Record+)	Cariology examination (ORHL1201) Written examination	40%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam (Record+)	Local anaesthesia (ORHL1201) Written examination	20%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

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	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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Classification - Periodontal Health, Gingival Diseases and Conditions - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Caries prevention via plaque control and resin bonded system - (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Classification - Periodontitis - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	The mechanism of action of fluoride and caries prevention via topical fluoride and diet control - (Cariology) R. Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Classification - Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Caries prevention and microbiological consideration - (Cariology) C.Adler	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Classification – Systemic diseases affecting the Periodontium - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Caries prevention via fissure sealants - (Cariology) K.Cheng	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Introduction to local anaesthesia and review of head & neck anatomy (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Classification - Other Conditions Affecting the Periodontium (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	Diet, nutrition and dental caries - (Cariology) N.Barrett	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Neurophysiology of nerves and mechanism of action of local anaesthesia (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Nutrition, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease (Periodontics) N.Barrett	Lecture (1 hr)
	Arresting / remineralising carious lesions (other chemotherapeutic approaches to caries prevention ACP, CPP, SDF, bicarb, gum) - (Cariology) TBC	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Local anaesthetic agents (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Classification - Peri-Implant Health and Diseases - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	Paediatric case study (Cariology) K.Franks	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 08	Armamentarium and set up (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Clinical Decision-Making for Periodontal Care (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 1: Patient assessment and clinical assessment (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	LA techniques & procedures (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 2: Bitewing survey, Analysis, diagnosis, risk determination and oral care plan (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Calculation of maximum dose and systemic complications (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Encouraging Patient Behavior Change With Motivational Interviewing - (Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 3: Risk management: Case presentation, Informed consent, behaviour management and oral hygiene coaching (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Local complications and post-op considerations (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Maintenance for the Periodontal patient -(Periodontics) M.Aley	Lecture (1 hr)
	The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 4: Monitoring behaviour change, Plaque control, Clinical outcome, and Recall (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Revision & review (LA) R. Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the OHT - (Periodontics) TBA	Lecture (1 hr)
	The Caries Management System Clinical Cariology 5 Communication skills, toothbrushing coaching skills, diet management, lesions progression and review lesions (Cariology) R.Akhter	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Periodontal case study - (Periodontics) - M. Aley	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Review on Caries Management System and Fluorosis (Cariology) R. Akhter	Tutorial (1 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.

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. Identify the hard and soft tissues of the oral anatomy relevant to the development and treatment of oral disease and the administration of local anaesthesia
LO2. Discuss the development of oral disease, the associated host response, and preventive measures
LO3. Explain the dental caries disease process from a pathological, microbiological and epidemiological perspective.
LO4. Describe the various types of local anaesthetic agents and procedures used to provide pain-free dentistry, including dosages, management and potential complications

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

Responding to student feedback

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

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

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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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

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

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ORHL1201: Foundations of Oral Health II

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

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