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ORHL3202: Integrated Oral Health Clinical Practice II

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

This unit of study aims to provide students a comprehensive experience in Oral Health clinical practice providing treatment of patients of all ages, including those individuals who are medically compromised. Students are required to demonstrate evidence based clinical decision-making, and high standards of professional conduct and ethics as an oral health professional.

Unit details and rules

Unit code ORHL3202
Academic unit Discipline of Oral Health
Credit points 12
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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ORHL3102
Corequisites
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ORHL3201 and ORHL3203
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Patrick Westhoff, patrick.westhoff@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au
Janet Wallace, janet.wallace@sydney.edu.au
Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Kyle Cheng, kyle.cheng@sydney.edu.au
Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Final Exam
Final Exam
20% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation OSCE
OSCE
20% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Clinical practice
CCA app
50% Ongoing -
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Student Professional Development Day
Participation
0% Week 11
Due date: 19 Oct 2023 at 09:00
6 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO8
Presentation group assignment Group Debate
Group debate on given topics. See Canvas for more information
10% Week 12
Due date: 26 Oct 2023 at 09:00
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Competency Book
Complete tasks in the competency book
0% Week 13
Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:59
N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

See further information on Canvas

Assessment criteria

The final results of the paired units of study (ORHL3102/3202) will be calculated with semester 1 (ORHL3102) contributing 40% and semester 2 (ORHL3202) 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.

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 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Periodontal Review - Andrew Terry - 26th July 2023 - See roster allocation on Canvas Workshop (2 hr) LO3
Week -02 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Periodontal Diagnosis and Review - Andrew Terry - 20th July 2023 Tutorial (1 hr) LO3
Week 01 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 02 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Student professional development day Seminar (6 hr) LO8
Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 13 Clinical practice: integrated, paediatrics, periodontics, orthodontics Clinical practice (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

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. Recognise signs of abuse or neglect, describe local and national systems that safeguard welfare, understand how to raise concerns and act accordingly in regard to both children and adults
  • LO2. Evaluate clinical and radiographic caries diagnosis, treatment plan, deliver evidence-based preventive and restorative care to adult and paediatric patients within the scope of an oral health therapist, and instigate appropriate referrals as necessary
  • LO3. Assess, diagnose, treatment plan, perform non­surgical periodontal and therapeutic treatment, and initiate appropriate referrals as required
  • LO4. Demonstrate the skills required to conduct an orthodontic assessment, take dental impressions, pour study models, fabricate mouthguard and bleaching trays, and deliver supportive orthodontic treatment according to the scope of practice
  • LO5. Demonstrate advanced clinical skills including the ability to manage dental trauma with a flexible splint and removal of extrinsic staining with an air abrasive polisher
  • LO6. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negligence, trespass and assessing capacity, and the ability to obtain valid consent prior to providing dental treatment for the child and adult patient
  • LO7. Effectively apply the best available evidence into practice in the clinic
  • LO8. Engage in student professional development

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
LO1         
LO2         
LO3         
LO4         
LO5         
LO6         
LO7         
LO8         

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).

Disclaimer

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