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ORHL1202: Oral Health Clinical Practice II

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

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

Unit code ORHL1202
Academic unit Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points 12
Prohibitions
? 
None
Prerequisites
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ORHL1102
Corequisites
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ORHL1201 and ORHL1204
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jennifer Mardini, jennifer.mardini@sydney.edu.au
Andrew Terry, andrew.terry@sydney.edu.au
Janet Wallace, janet.wallace@sydney.edu.au
Vesna Miletic, vesna.miletic@sydney.edu.au
Shwetha Hegde, shwetha.hegde@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam hurdle task Radiology Examination
Written Examination (online)
15% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Periodontal Instrumentation Practical Examination
Practical Assessment
20% Formal exam period -
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Continuous Clinical Assessment: Periodontal Instrumentation
CCA: Practical Assessment
15% Ongoing -
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Continuous Clinical Assessment - Tooth Conservation
Ongoing continuous clinical assessment
15% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Required Dental Materials & Tooth Conservation Quiz
Online Quiz
5% Week 05
Due date: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:59
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Tooth Conservation Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
15% Week 12 2hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Required Periodontal Instrumentation Quiz
Online quiz
0% Week 13
Due date: 06 Nov 2022 at 23:59
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Radiography Practical Portfolio
Portfolio
15% Week 13
Due date: 06 Nov 2022 at 23:59
-
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type B final exam = Type B 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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to Dental Materials (tooth conservation) V. Miletec Independent study (1 hr) LO2
Class III CR (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Medical histories, patient histories and vital signs Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Medical histories, patient histories and vital signs workshop and instrument review (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Molar Bitewing (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
The National Law (Professional Practice) J.Wallace Online class (1.5 hr) LO5
Week 02 Matrix and Wedges (tooth conservation) V. Miletec Independent study (1 hr) LO2
Class IV (tooth conservation) J.Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Universal Curette (ant and Post) & Sharpening (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (0.5 hr) LO2
Universal Curette (ant and Post) & Sharpening (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Central and Lateral Incisor periapical (radiology) S.Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Professionalism and e-professionalism (professional practice) TBA Workshop (1 hr) LO5
Week 03 Glass Ionomer Cement and temporisation (tooth conservation) V. Miletec Lecture (1 hr) LO2
Class V GI Restorations (conventional GI Fuji IX, RMGIC Fuji II LC) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2
Extra & Intra Oral Exam, Ortho Classification Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Extra & Intra Oral Exam, Ortho Classification Workshop / Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Mandibular Molar/Premolar Periapical (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 04 Lining and Dental Amalgam (tooth conservation) V. Miletec Lecture (1 hr) LO2
AR Stone Models; Class II Lining, AR (from sim 10) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2
Gracey 1/2 & 11/12 Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Gracey 1/2 & 11/12 Practical Sim session (periodontics) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Premolar Bitewing (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Student Charter and Professionalism Provisions (Professional Practice) J. Wallace Lecture (2 hr) LO5
Week 05 Finishing and Polishing AR from previous SIM Class II lining, AR (from sim 11) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
SBI / API / PSR / Silness and Loe Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
SBI/API/PSR/Silness and Loe Workshop / Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Maxillary Molar/Premolar Periapical (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 06 Finishing and polishing AR from previous SIM; Class II prep, lining, AR (caries simulated tooth) DIRECT vision (lower tooth) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Gracey 7/8 & 13/14 Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Gracey 7/8 & 13/14 Practical Sim session (periodontics) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Canine Periapical (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 07 Finishing and polishing AR from previous SIM; Class II prep, lining, AR (caries simulated tooth) INDIRECT vision (upper tooth) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Periodontal charting Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Periodontal charting Workshop / Instrument review (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Parallelling (radiography) S. Hegde Practical (3 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 08 Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) DIRECT vision (lower tooth) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Ultrasonic Scaler Subg/Supra ging tech Anterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) Online class (1 hr) LO1
Ultrasonic Scaler Subg/Supra ging tech Anterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Parallelling (Radiology) S.Hegde Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 09 Class II prep MOD CR prep, (caries simulated tooth) INDIRECT vision (upper tooth) (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
OPG Anatomy (radiology) S. Hegde Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Portfolio Preparation (radiology) S. Hegde Practical (3 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 10 Class III CR Prep (caries simulated tooth) Catch Up (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Special tests, Oral Physiotherapeutic Aids Lecture (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1.5 hr) LO1
Special tests, Oral Physiotherapeutic Aids Workshop / Instrument review (periodontics) A. Terry Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Free Practice/Portfolio Prep (radiology) S. Hedge Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 11 Prepare for SCCA (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Ultrasonic Scaler Sub/Supra ging tech Posterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Online class (1 hr) LO1
Ultrasonic Scaler Sub/Supra ging tech Posterior Teeth & Instrument Review (periodontics) A. Terry Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 12 Practical Assessment for SCCA (tooth conservation) J. Mardini Practical (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Formative Exam - separate roster (periodontics) A. Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 13 Formative Feedback, Instrumentation Practice Sim session (periodontics) A.Terry Practical (3 hr) LO1 LO3

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 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 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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

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).

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