Outline

Overview

In this unit, students will participate in various learning activities to introduce dentistry in the context of healthcare and society. Concepts such as the social contract and patient centred care are introduced to facilitate student examination of the professional environment of oral health care. Sudents explore career pathways, and begin to develop skills with data, formulating research questions and searching for relevant evidence. This unit contains a program of learning in head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology and introductory concepts in basic science to establish the biomedical basis of dentistry. Students commence development of skills in tooth restoration and prosthetic construction in simulation and laboratory settings. Experience in clinical settings fosters engagement with the scope of practice and professional competencies of a dentist.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SDDM5115
Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	24
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Biological science
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Maria Tran, maria.tran@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Oral and systemic bioscience & nutrition knowledge assessment knowledge assessment: Passing mark 85%	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Semester one reflection portfolio skills checklist, reflection on progress towards program outcomes	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 09 Jun 2023 at 23:00	not restricted
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Assignment	Integrated Assignment - written report Written report of an inquiry topic.	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 05 Jun 2023 at 23:00	800 -1000 words
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Tutorial quiz	EBP continuous assessment Canvas Quiz	0%	Multiple weeks	N/A
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Online task	EBP Discussion board participation Participation in discussion board	0%	Multiple weeks	N/A
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Participation	Prosthdontics lab Participate in the prosthdontics lab sessions, complete tasks as required	0%	Multiple weeks	N/A
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Skills-based evaluation	IPL Introductory Workshop Participation in FMH interprofessional learning introductory workshop	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
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Participation	EBP Workshop participation Participation in the EBP workshops	0%	Ongoing	N/A
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Assignment	Career goals reflection Following the careers seminar, reflect on your career goals	0%	Week 01 Due date: 24 Feb 2023 at 23:00	concept map/mind map
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Assignment	Narrative dentistry assignment Creative writing assignment on patient experiences of oral health	0%	Week 05 Due date: 20 Mar 2023 at 23:00	minimum equivalent to 400 words
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Presentation	Nutrition oral presentation Groups will present on a foundational concept in food and nutrition	0%	Week 06	6 minutes
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Online task	Completion of NCCC Cultural competence modules Completion of the five modules	0%	Week 07 Due date: 06 Apr 2023 at 23:00	approximately 1 hour to complete each
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Presentation	Integrated assignment - oral presentation Oral presentation on enquiry topic	0%	Week 12	5 minute presentation
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Skills-based evaluation	Tooth conservation practical progress Tooth conservation practical progress	0%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2023 at 23:00	over semester
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Participation	Participation in weekly skills studios Demonstrate active participation in skills studio activities	0%	Weekly	across the semester
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Online task	OSB Self-assessment Required unsupervised online quizzes scheduled for each module.	0%	Weekly	N.A
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Participation	OSB Experiential learning sessions Participation in experiential learning and success in in-classroom tests	0%	Weekly	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Please refer to the OSB handbook

Assessment criteria

Assessment in the DMD Program involves a longitudinal program of assessment, attendance, professionalism, Learning Advisor meetings and opportunities for remediation and further assessment.

Assessments will be integrated across the 7 vertical themes:

1. Leadership, communication and professionalisation

2. Prevention and health promotion

3. Clinical sciences and clinical skills

4. Evidence based practice

5. Social and cultural oral health

6. Oral and systemic biosciences

7. Interprofessional teamwork

Progression information:

The expected standard for each assessment must be met. Decisions will be made in reference to the expected standard for each individual assessment and based on a pass of 50% (or as otherwise specified) for knowledge-based assessments and competency levels defined by rubrics for written submissions and skill based clinical assessment.

Progression is determined by the Portfolio Advisory Group at the end of the academic year. The Portfolio Advisory Group will meet at the end of semester one to review student progress and students will meet with a learning advisor once per semester to review their achievements.

All students who meet the expected standard in all assessments will progress, if they have not breached the faculty professionalism requirements. In some cases, students may be required to undergo remediation and further assessment, at a time specified by the school, to meet the expected standards for progression.

If further assessment is offered, one assessment will be offered.

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
Multiple weeks	Dental assisting in clinical placement. The hours for S1 to be confirmed.	Placement (6 hr)
Week -01	Tooth cons seminar 2: Tooth isolation (Rubber Dam). Prof Vesna Miletic	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 2: Rubber dam, Class V GI cavity prep. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 3. Careers in dentistry. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 2: Workshop: How is knowledge generated? Shanika Nanayakkara	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 2: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 2: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 2: Skull Dry lab/prosection . OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Introduction to ethics and professionalism. The social contract. Prof Alex Holden	Seminar (1 hr)
	The National Law: A guided tour. Prof Alex Holden	Seminar (1 hr)
	Foundations of bioethics. Prof Alex Holden	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth morphology objective-based learning session 1	Practical (2 hr)
Week -02	Tooth cons Seminar 1: Introduction, instruments & equipment, positioning. Prof Vesna Miletic	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 1: Infection control, dental unit (SIM pod), instruments, posture. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 2. Research article review #1. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 1: Lecture: Introduction - learning outcomes, assessments, program overview. Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 1: Morphology of permanent incisors and canines (dry lab tutorial) Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 1:Introduction to Histology, enamel and dentine (dry lab tutorial) OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 1:Histopathology of enamel and dentine defects (dry lab tutorial) OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 1: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry - Introduction to food and nutrition and dentistry. Dr Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 1. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
Week -03	Skills studio 1. Who am I and why am I here? Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Introduction to Oral and Systemic Bioscience, expectations and assessments. Dr Jinlong Gao	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 1: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 1: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Careers in dentistry seminar. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter	Seminar (2 hr)
	Local health district orientation.	Seminar (8 hr)
	SDS orientation	Seminar (4 hr)
	DMD course outline and graduate competencies	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 01	Pros Lab 1: Primary Impressions for Complete Dentures (Edentulous Patient) and Pour-up of Primary Impression. Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Pros lecture 1: Introduction to prosthodontics and tooth loss. A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tooth cons seminar 3: Cavity design: Principles and Class V. Prof Vesna Miletic	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 3: Class V GI cavity prep. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 4. Narrative dentistry #1. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 3: Workshop: Introduction to research articles and quality evaluation of research (critical appraisal). Shanika Nanayakkara	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 2: Introduction to anatomy. Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 2: Cervical spine and suboccipital triangle. Dry lab/prosection . OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 2: Morphology of premolars. Dry lab. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 2: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 2. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Definitions of health. Prof Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Pros lecture 2: Constructing removable dentures: Introduction to clinical and laboratory stages. A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tooth cons seminar 4: Cavity Design: Class I. Prof Vesna Miletic	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 4: Class V composite resin cavity prep. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 5. Principles of teaching and feedback. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 4: Lecture: Evidence Based Practice. Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 3: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Acquisition of oral flora and dental plaque collection (lab/workshop). OSB team	Science laboratory (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Oral bacteria characterisation, metabolism, and fermentable carbohydrates (lab/workshop). OSB team	Science laboratory (2 hr)
	Determinants of Oral Health. Prof Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Pros Lab 2: Construct Two Edentulous Special Trays (muco-compressive) Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Pros lecture 3: Gypsum and wax. A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Online class (1 hr)
	Cariology seminar 1: Introduction to cariology - what is dental caries? Dr Rahena Akhter	Seminar (1 hr)
	Cariology seminar 2: Caries causation: the plaque, saliva, diet and fluoride factor. Dr Rahena Akhter	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 5: Class I composite resin cavity prep - direct vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 6. Research article review #2. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 5: Workshop: EBP and clinical questions. Shanika Nanayakkara	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Histopathology of dental caries Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Morphology of permanent molars. Dry lab. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 3: Taste and smell. Workshop. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 3: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 3. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Vulnerable populations. Prof Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Pros lecture 4: Impression materials. A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Online class (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 6: Class I composite resin cavity prep - indirect vision - premolar. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 7. Teaching a topic. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 6: Lecture: Quantitative research methods 1. Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (1 hr)
	Introductory Interprofessional Learning workshop - faculty wide. Dr Phillip Burke	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 4: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 4: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 4: Morphology of primary teeth. Dry lab. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Indigenous oral health. Prof Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Pros Lab 3: Construct Maxillary Occlusal Rim for Complete Denture. Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Pros lecture 5: Q and A revision session. A/Prof Ayman Ellakwa	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tooth cons seminar 5: Cavity design: Class II. Prof Vesna Miletic	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 7: Class I composite resin cavity prep - indirect vision - molar. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 8. Narrative dentistry #2. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 7: Lecture: Quantitative research methods 2. Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 4: Dentinal hypersensitivity and desensitising. Workshop	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 4: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 4. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	NCCC cultural competence modules. (complete five online modules)	Individual study (5 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Inflammation. Dry lab. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Pain transduction and pain pathway. Dry lab/Prosection	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Tooth cons practical 8: Class II composite resin cavity prep - direct vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 9. Nutrition presentations Dr Nikki Barrett, Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 8: Workshop: Qualitative research 1 Delyse Leadbeatter	Workshop (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 5: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Histopathology of pulpal and periapical lesions. Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Pros Lab 4: Construct Mandibular Occlusal Rim for Complete Denture. Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 9: Class II composite resin cavity prep - indirect vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 10. Research article review #3. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 9: Workshop: Qualitative research 2. Delyse Leadbeatter	Workshop (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Analgesic selection. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 5: Root morphology. Dry lab. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 5: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 5. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 08	Tooth cons seminar 6: Cavity design Class III and Class IV	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 10: Class II amalgam cavity prep - direct vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 11. Academic writing. Dr Edward Waters (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 10: Lecture: Data life cycle. Prof Melissa Baysari	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 6: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 6: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 6: Histology of gingiva and periodontal tissue. Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Pros Lab 5: Maxillomandibular Relation (MMR) for Complete Dentures. Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 11: Class II amalgam cavity prep - indirect vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 12. Cultural competence debrief. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 11: Lecture: Critical appraisal 1 (quantitative research). Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 6: Osseointegration. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 6: Antibiotic resistance. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 6: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 6. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 10	Tooth cons practical 12: Class II MOD amalgam cavity prep - direct vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 13. Teaching a skill. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 12: Workshop: Critical appraisal 2 - quantitative research - Shanika Nanayakkara	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 7: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: Oral mucosal immunology. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: Histology of oral mucosa and ulceration lesion. Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Tooth morphology objective-based learning session 2	Practical (2 hr)
Week 11	Pros Lab 6: Setting Teeth for Complete Denture. Mr Robert Underdown	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Perio Lecture 1: Periodontitis? Never heard about it! (Introduction to the Discipline of Periodontics). Prof Axel Spahr	Lecture (1 hr)
	Perio lecture 2: Healthy periodontal tissues (Anatomy and histology). Prof Axel Spahr	Tutorial (1 hr)
	Tooth cons practical 13: Class II MOD composite resin cavity prep - direct vision. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 14. Research article review #4. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 13: Lecture: Critical appraisal 3 (qualitative research). Delyse Leadbeatter	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: Histopathology of mucosal infection. Dry lab. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: History taking role play. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 7: Identify and describe lesions (dermatology context). Workshop. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 7: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Independent study (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 7. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 12	Tooth cons practical 14: prepare for formative assessment. Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 15. Integrated curriculum assignment presentations. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter, Dr Jinlong Gao (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (2.5 hr)
	Evidence Based Practice 14: Workshop: Critical appraisal 4 (qualitative research). Delyse Leadbeatter	Workshop (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 8: Pre-experiential learning series of mini video lectures. OSB team	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 8: Self-directed learning and self- assessment. OSB team	Independent study (4 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 8: Sterilisation and workflow. Workshop. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Tooth cons practical 15: Formative pre-clinical tooth conservation practical assessment (FCCA). Dr Maria Tran	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Skills studio 16. Narrative dentistry #3. Dr Delyse Leadbeatter (Group 1, 2, 3)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 8: Antimicrobials. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 8: Sexually transmitted diseases and oral health. Workshop. OSB team	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 8: Self-directed learning and reflection. Dr Jinlong Gao	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 8. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

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 2020. This includes all tutorials, seminars, workshops as well as 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 2022 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 24 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 480-600 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 application of the principle of health as a fundamental human right to oral health and describe the FDI definition of oral health. Define health, disability, illness
LO2. Examine careers in dentistry and personal journeys into a healthcare career
LO3. Engage in reflection on key issues in oral healthcare provision, including access to services; disparities in healthcare infrastructure; and, the oral healthcare workforce.
LO4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the concept of the social contract as a framework for professionalism in dentistry applies to the practice of students and qualified practitioners
LO5. Examine key issues in ethical practice, such as management of conflict of interest, commercialism and self-regulation.
LO6. Engage in narrative techniques to explore the meaning of patient-centred care as it relates to clinical practice and patient safety
LO7. Critically explain the impact of oral health problems on individuals and their families
LO8. Describe the structure and function of the oral and maxillofacial regions and explain the clinical significance of normal and anatomical variation
LO9. Communicate biomedical concepts and scientific principles relevant to real-life scenarios
LO10. Describe oral conditions such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, tooth loss and from several perspectives: socio-cultural, microbiological, pathological, epidemiologic
LO11. Understand quantitative and qualitative research methods used to generate scientific research
LO12. Evaluate and apply the 5-step EBP process to answer a clinical question
LO13. Critically evaluate a peer-reviewed publication to answer a clinical question
LO14. Describe fundamental principles of learning and teaching and demonstrate teaching a topic and a skill, and engaging in feedback conversations with peers
LO15. Demonstrate effective inter-professional behaviours in collaboration and communication with peers and colleagues and in providing and receiving constructive feedback
LO16. Describe the principles of infection prevention and infection control and demonstrate its application in clinical and simulated clinical settings
LO17. Assist with provision of dental care for patients in various clinical settings
LO18. Acquire and acknowledge the cultures, experiences, strengths and health needs of indigenous individuals and communities to provide health care in a holistic manner
LO19. Demonstrate competent technical and decision-making skills in cavity design and restoration placement using direct restorative materials in simple cavities
LO20. Complete the prescribed technical steps involved in constructing a complete maxillary acrylic dental prosthesis and a partial mandibular acrylic dental prosthesis case, and describe the steps involved in construction of acrylic and cobalt chrome prostheses
LO21. Have a holistic understanding of the biological and sociocultural basis of nutrition

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.

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SDDM5115: Introduction to Dentistry

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Weekly schedule

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