Outline

Overview

In this unit, students continue to develop the skills needed for Periodontal Instrumentation and Tooth Conservation in a simulation environment, and begin to apply these periodontal instrumentation skills in the pre-clinical setting. Additionally, students continue to build on foundational theory and practice of dental radiography, professionalism and ethics, communication and motivational behaviour change.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	ORHL1102
Corequisites ?	ORHL1201 and ORHL1204
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Periodontal Instrumentation Pre-clinical Competencies (ORHL1202) Practical Competency Assessment (1)	10%	-	-
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Skills-based evaluation	Continuous Clinical Assessment: Periodontal Instrumentation/tooth conservation (ORHL1202) Clinical skills	20%	-	-
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Assignment	Radiography Practical Portfolio (ORHL1202) Portfolio	15%	-	-
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Final exam (Record+)	Radiology Examination (ORHL1202) Written Examination (online)	15%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Final exam (Open book)	Dental Materials & Tooth Conservation Online Examination (ORHL1102) Online Exam on Canvas	10%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Final exam (Open book)	Radiology Quiz (ORHL1102) Online quiz on Canvas	0%	Formal exam period	30 minutes
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Skills-based evaluation	Periodontal Instrumentation Practical Examination (ORHL1202) Semester 2 practical examination	30%	Formal exam period	-
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Skills-based evaluation	Periodontal Instrumentation Quiz (ORHL1102) Online quiz	0%	Week 13	30 minutes
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= hurdle task ? = Type B final exam ? = Type C final exam ? = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

All assessments must be submitted by the due date. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form will incur penalties.

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.

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 penalties will apply once the due date and time has passed. The closing date (if specified) is the final date for late submissions; after this date no submissions will be accepted.

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	Medical history and vital signs (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (2.5 hr)
Week -02	Introduction,Teeth and supporting structures of the mandible and maxilla (radiography) W. Currie	Lecture (2.5 hr)
Week -03	Semester 1 assessment feedback (tooth conservation) TBA	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week -03	Review class I CR (tooth conservation) TBA	Lecture (2.5 hr)
Week 01	Oral hygiene instructions; Social, family and dental histories (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (1 hr)
	Class III cavity preparation CR (tooth conservation) TBA	Practical (2 hr)
	Structures of the mandible and maxilla (radiography) W. Currie	Lecture (2.5 hr)
	The National Law, a guided tour (professional practice) A. Holden	Online class (1.5 hr)
Week 02	Extra oral examination (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiographic OPG anatomy (radiography) W. Currie	Lecture (2 hr)
	Professionalism and e-professionalism (professional practice) A. Holden	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 03	Intra oral examination; Occlusion (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Radiographs and periodontal disease	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	SBI, API, PSR (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (1 hr)
	Class II cavities - composite resin (tooth conservation) TBA	Lecture (2 hr)
	Radiographs and periodontal disease (radiography) W. Currie	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Periodontal charting technique (periodontics) A. Terry	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Radiographic diagnosis of dental caries (radiography) W. Currie	Lecture (1 hr)
	Communicating healthy behaviors (professional practice) A. Holden	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 06	Radiographic diagnosis of dental caries (radiography) W. Currie	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Special tests (periodontics) A. Terry	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Management of caries during routine cavity prep (tooth conservation) TBA	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Formative Periodontics Skills Written Assessment A. Terry	Clinical practice (1 hr)
Week 10	Formative assessment and feedback (radiography) W. Currie	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Semester Review (Radiology) W. Currie	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	Formative Written Tooth Conservation Exam and Feedback TBA	Tutorial (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 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 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. demonstrate and integrate simulated clinical/pre-clinical practical experiences/skills and theoretical knowledge to students in preparation for patient care related to periodontal instrumentation
LO2. demonstrate a minimal intervention approach to maximise conservation of tooth structure, the development of psychomotor skills and the use of the major preventive and restorative materials which include glass ionomer cement and composite resin
LO3. demonstrate knowledge of infection control/occupational health practices and an understanding of safety guidelines in the simulated environment
LO4. demonstrate practically and theoretically the principles, effects, and hazards of x-radiation and the application of radiology within oral diagnosis and develop the practical skills in using the bisecting angle and paralleling techniques
LO5. understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of professionalism, and develop ethical principles, professional conduct and effective patient communication

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

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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).

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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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

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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ORHL1202: Oral Health Clinical Practice II

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [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

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links