Outline

Overview

Orofacial pain is frequently reported in the general population and is severe. It encompasses several conditions that involve medical, dental and psychological variables such as neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and temporomandibular disorder and related headache syndromes. The purpose of this unit is to explore the principles of orofacial pain mechanisms, symptomatology and treatments. Topics include orofacial pain assessment, diagnostic tests including local anaesthetic blocks, specific pharmacology for orofacial pain, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PAIN5005
Academic unit
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Elizabeth Devonshire, liz.devonshire@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Online task	Structured online discussion activity Online participation and reflective essay	20%	Multiple weeks	500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Measuring orofacial pain Written report	20%	Week 06	1000-1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Case review Case study and report	60%	Week 12	3000-3500 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Measuring orofacial pain: The purpose of this assignment is to give students an opportunity to explore the various ways of measuring pain in the orofacial region. Students are required to discuss briefly the advantages and limitations of different methods for measuring pain with reference to the orofacial region. They will choose 2 methods to analyse in more detail and discuss their value in contributing to a diagnosis.
Structured online discussion activity: There are two tasks under this assessment: discussion activity and written reflection. (1) Discussion activity: This activity is conducted from weeks 7-12. There are two tasks students must complete during this timeframe. In the first task students are asked to consider and discuss dental anxiety and psychosocial factors in orofacial pain. In the remaining weeks students are to review and comment on 3 different orofacial pain conditions. They are expected to contribute at least 2 messages per week. (2) Written reflection: Students are required to evaluate their contribution in the online discussion. They are expected to choose between 4-6 messages (postings) that they think provide the best illustration of their participation and contribution in this activity and submit their evaluative statement (with messages) by the end of week 12.
Case review: For this assignment students need to choose one of three cases that will be provided. They are tasked to review the scenario and the pain assessment sheets and then use an evidence-based approach to answer the associated questions.

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	Meets the unit requirements to an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	Meets the unit requirements to a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	Meets the unit requirements to a good standard
Pass	50 - 64	Meets the unit requirements to an acceptable standard
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:

Penalties for late submission will be applied in accordance with the University Assessment Procedures, 2011 (Clause 7A).

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.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Case discussions	Online class (30 hr)
Week 01	Online introduction	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 02	Module 1: anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 03	Module 1: anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 04	Module 2: diagnosis of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 05	Module 2: diagnosis of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 06	Module 3: treatment of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 07	Module 3: treatment of orofacial pain	Individual study (10 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students are required to contribute original content to the discussion forum at a minimum of twice per week in order to complete the unit

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. discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the orofacial region
LO2. identify the major conditions associated with orofacial pain
LO3. discuss the psychosocial factors associated with orofacial pain
LO4. plan patient care using the principles of treatment and management in orofacial pain
LO5. recognise the need of when to refer patients to dental health practitioners.

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

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Teaching staff

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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

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PAIN5005: Orofacial Pain

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, 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

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect