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Units ORHL3201 Semester 2 2022 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

ORHL3201: Foundations of Oral Health VI

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

Overview

In this unit of study, students will discuss, critique and defend theoretical and practical Oral Health Therapy concepts related to evidence based patient care. Tutorials take the form of patient scenarios which encourage a comprehensive understanding and integration of knowledge and sound decision-making. Students also reflect on their Community Placement experiences.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	ORHL3201
Academic unit	Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	ORHL3101
Corequisites ?	ORHL3202 and ORHL3203
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au
	Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
	Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
	Janet Wallace, janet.wallace@sydney.edu.au
	Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Health Collaboration Challenge Interprofessional learning activity assignments - https://canvas.sydney.edu	0%	Progressive Due date: 19 Aug 2022 at 23:00	1 day
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Integrated Theory Test 1 Short answer test	20%	Week 10 Due date: 13 Oct 2022 at 09:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 1 (oral health in society) Oral Health Program Poster	40%	Week 10	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Assessment 2 (oral health in society) Oral Health Promotion Presentation	20%	Week 12	5-10 minutes per group
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Integrated Theory Test 2 Short answer test	20%	Week 13 Due date: 03 Nov 2022 at 14:00 Closing date: 03 Nov 2022	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type B in-semester exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The final results of the paired units of study (ORHL3101/3201) will be calculated with Semester 1 (ORHL3101) contributing 40% and Semester 2 (OHRL3201) contributing 60%.

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.

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.

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	The medically compromised patient (integrated theory) - Dr Nikki Barrett	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Indigenous oral health inequities - Gadigal Centre (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Paediatric Oral Pathology (integrated theory) - Dr Kay Franks	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Indigenous Oral Health Strategies - Sheree Vickery, COHs (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Health Collaboration Challenge - compulsory (integrated theory) 19 AUG	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 03	Local Health District Indigenous Oral Health programs in NSW - Dr Angela Masoe, COHS (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Management of Medically Compromised Child (integrated theory) - Dr Kay Franks	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	ADANSW Bridging the Gap Program - Dr Sarah Raphael (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Surgical periodontal therapy/peri-implant infections (integrated theory) T. Divnik-Resnik Guest Lecturer	Lecture and tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 05	ADOHTA and DHAA Indigenous advocacy and Special Interest Groups - TBA (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Sleep apnoea: effects on oral health (integrated theory) - TBA	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 06	The Indigenous Dentists Association strategies to improve our First Nations Peoples' dental workforce - Dr Gari Watson (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Salivary dysfunction (integrated theory) - TBA	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Indigenous oral health research - Dr Cathryn Forsyth (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Polypharmacy in the elderly and implications for dentistry (integrated theory) G. Moses (Pre-recorded lecture)	Online class (1 hr)
Week 08	Assessment guidance - how to prepare a poster and a presentation - Dr Kay Franks & Prof. Janet Wallace (OHS)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (integrated theory) - TBA	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Early Childhood Caries (integrated theory) - Mr Kyle Cheng	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Cone beam computed tomography (integrated theory) E. Delamare	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Scope of practice / Student Question & Answer Session (integrated theory) - Prof Janet Wallace & Dr Melanie Aley	Tutorial (1.5 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. demonstrate the ability to integrate all previously received education and clinical experience into a deeper understanding of clinical reasoning, diagnosis and oral health therapy treatment planning and intervention, in order to provide comprehensive evidence-based dental care for patients of all ages within the scope of a oral health therapist
LO2. conduct a needs analysis, program plan, deliver and evaluate an oral health promotion project within a metropolitan, rural or overseas community, conscious of diverse cross-cultural communication and interactions. Conduct a needs analysis, program plan, deliver and evaluate a health promotion project with a focus on Indigenous oral health
LO3. engage in interprofessional learning activities and apply meaningful self-reflective practices that promote personal and professional growth
LO4. manage soft tissue oral pathology within the limits of an oral health therapist in accordance with the relevant legislation and instigate appropriate referrals

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.

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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

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