Outline

Overview

In this unit, students will participate in various learning activities to establish foundational knowledge and skills needed for dental practice. Concepts such as the social and commercial determinants of health, then are introduced to further facilitate student examination of the professional environment of oral health care. Students gain understanding of strategies for the prevention of oral diseases and health promotion and continue to develop skills with data, formulating research questions and searching for relevant evidence. This unit contains a program of learning in the oral and systemic biosciences. Students continue development of skills in tooth restoration and prosthetic construction in simulation and laboratory settings and radiography, periodontics and endodontics are added. Further experience in clinical settings fosters engagement with the patient interview and dental examination.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SDDM5125
Academic unit	Discipline of Population Oral Health
Credit points	24
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5115
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Biological sciences
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jinlong Gao, jinlong.gao@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Andrew Terry, a.terry@sydney.edu.au
	Shanika Nanayakkara, shanika.nanayakkara@sydney.edu.au
	Tihana Divnic-Resnik, tihana.divnic-resnik@sydney.edu.au
	Smitha Sukumar, smitha.sukumar@sydney.edu.au
	Delyse Leadbeatter, delyse.leadbeatter@sydney.edu.au
	Rahena Akhter, rahena.akhter@sydney.edu.au
	Phillip Burke, phillip.burke@sydney.edu.au
	Shwetha Hegde, shwetha.hegde@sydney.edu.au
	Eduardo Delamare, eduardo.delamare@sydney.edu.au
	Dilara Yashin El-Bacha, dilara.yashin@sydney.edu.au
	Maria Tran, maria.tran@sydney.edu.au
	Vesna Miletic, vesna.miletic@sydney.edu.au
	Nidhi Medara, nidhi.medara@sydney.edu.au
	Ayman Ellakwa, ayman.ellakwa@sydney.edu.au
	Jinlong Gao, jinlong.gao@sydney.edu.au
	Nikki Barrett, nikki.barrett@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Robert Underdown, robert.underdown@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Ying Lee, ying.lee@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Oral and systemic biosciences & nutrition knowledge assessment Knowledge assessment. Passing mark: 85%	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
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Supervised exam ?	Periodontics knowledge assessment Knowledge assessment: Passing mark: 65%	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Supervised exam ?	Tooth conservation knowledge assessment Knowledge assessment: Passing mark: 65 %	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Supervised exam ?	Prosthodontics knowledge assessment Knowledge assessment: Passing mark: 65 %	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Assignment	Semester two reflection portfolio Submit reflection about your learning achievements across the semester/year	0%	Formal exam period Due date: 13 Nov 2023 at 23:59	200 words (minimum)
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Skills-based evaluation	Foundation of Integrated clinical care self assessment self assessment relating to clinical activities	0%	Multiple weeks	Continuous over clinical sessions
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Skills-based evaluation	Learning advisor engagement Complete the Risr reflection and meet with learning advisor as advised	0%	Multiple weeks	Complete reflections , attend meetings
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Online task	EBP continuous assessment Online Canvas Quizzes	0%	Ongoing	N/A
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Participation	EBP workshop participation Participation in workshops and success in-class assessment if involved in	0%	Ongoing	N/A
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Participation	Prosthodontics lab Participate in the prosthodontics lab sessions. complete tasks as required	0%	Ongoing	n/a
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Skills-based evaluation	Tooth conservation practical continuous sessional assessment Tooth conservation practical continuous sessional assessment	0%	Ongoing Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:00	N/a
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Assignment	Social determinants of health assignment illustration of social determinants of health	0%	Week 04 Due date: 25 Aug 2023 at 23:59	concept map/mind map
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Online task	Cultural competence online activities - Aboriginal Sydney MOOC Completion of the MOOC, including the embedded assessments	0%	Week 06 Due date: 08 Sep 2023 at 23:59	Approximately 6-8 hours of engagement
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Assignment	Nutrition Group assignment on food analysis and health education	0%	Week 07 Due date: 15 Sep 2023 at 23:59	TBA
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Presentation	DMD project showcase 5 minute group presentation: DMD project rationale and background	0%	Week 09 Due date: 06 Oct 2023 at 09:00	9.00am - 4.30pm
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Online task	Integrated clinics online quiz Students need to achieve a 100% mark prior to entering clinic.	0%	Week 10	N/A
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Skills-based evaluation	Prosthodontics practical assessment prosthodontics practical assessment	0%	Week 12	3 hr
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Assignment	DMD project background and rationale Provide background and project rationale for your groups' DMD project	0%	Week 13 Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:00	800 words
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Tutorial quiz	Radiology theory quiz Radiology theory quiz	0%	Week 13 Due date: 30 Oct 2023 at 10:30	1 hr
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Skills-based evaluation	Periodontics practical assessment (simulation) Assessment of periodontics skills and knowledge	0%	Week 13	30 minutes
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Skills-based evaluation	Periodontics practical assessment (clinical) Assessment of periodontics skills and knowledge	0%	Week 13	30 minutes
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Skills-based evaluation	Tooth conservation practical assessment Tooth conservation practical assessment	0%	Week 13	3 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Radiography practical assessment Assessment of radiography skills and knowledge	0%	Week 13	TBA
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Online task	OBS 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
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Further assessment information published on Canvas

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. Attendance at and submission of all assessments is required to be eligible to satisfy the requirements of this Unit of Study. 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

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	Class III composite resin cavity preparation	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Class V GI restorations	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Glass Ionomer cements	Seminar (1 hr)
	SIM 1: Prevention of Gingivitis & Periodontitis - Part 1	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	OSB Module 10 Experiential learning: Thorax - heart and thoracic wall, defects (Prosections)	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 10 Experiential learning: Tooth morphology cross sections and tooth identification	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Module 10 Experiential learning: Infective endocarditis, oral microbes and antibiotic prophylaxis	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 10 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Indigenous oral health. Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 10. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Pathology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Axel Spahr	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiology: Radiographic anatomy 2. Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiology: Radiographic techniques. Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Literature reviews: types and methodologies	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week -02	Matrix systems	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 10: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 10: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	DMD project: How to prepare a proposal? Components and assessment requirements	Lecture (1 hr)
	DMD Project: Scope and exemplars	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Oral health disparities. Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
	Why do I get periodontitis? (Aetiology of periodontal diseases) Axel Spahr	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiology: The radiographic image. Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiology: Radiographic anatomy 1 Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -03	Introduction to dental restorative materials	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 9 Experiential learning: Thorax - mediastinum and lungs (Prosection)	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 9 Experiential learning: Document patient's medication	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 9 Experiential learning: Tooth morphology - teeth in dentition	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Module 9 Experiential learning: Smoking and vaping on oral health	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 9 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Introduction to DMD project Shanika Nanayakkara	Lecture (1 hr)
	Definitions and determinants of health. Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 9. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Introduction to DMFR and production of x-rays. Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	EBP: Critical appraisal - quantitative research	Workshop (2 hr)
Week -04	Introduction to SDDM5125, expectations and assessments	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 9: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 9: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Cultural competence Aboriginal Sydney MOOC	Independent study (8 hr)
	EBP: Critical appraisal (quantitative research)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Amalgam restorations – stone models; Class II MO Amalgam lining & restoration.	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Dental amalgam	Seminar (1 hr)
	SIM 2: Prevention of Gingivitis & Periodontitis - Part 2	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Radiology: Radiation biology and safety - Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 11: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 11: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	DMD project: Database and literature search	Workshop (2 hr)
	DMD project: Ethics in research	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral health care systems. Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
	e-Professionalism: Is Social Media Public or Private? Alex Holden	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Radiology: Periapicals Pre-recorded Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pros Lab 7: Maxillomandibular relation and articulate part 2 ROBERT J UNDERDOWN	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Community oral health promotion	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 02	Class II MO amalgam lining & restorations; Finishing amalgam restorations.	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Dental Adhesives	Seminar (1 hr)
	Radiology: Bitewings and occlusal radiographs - Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	OSB Module 11 Experiential learning: Dissection Neck 1	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 11 Experiential learning: Tooth morphology cross sections and tooth identification	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Module 11 Experiential learning: Emergency drugs	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 11 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Strategies for managing oral health disparities and health promotion. Woosung Sohn	Lecture (1 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 11. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 11 Experiential learning: Basic physical examination procedures and interpretation	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Class V CR restorations - prepared in Sem1 DMD1	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Class I CR restorations - prepared in Sem1 DMD1	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Composite Resins	Seminar (1 hr)
	Light Curing (devices and self-protection)	Seminar (1 hr)
	SIM 3: Introduction to sickle scalers in the anterior dentition	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Radiology: Film faults and quality assurance - Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Radiology: Object localisation techniques - Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 12: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 12: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Pros Lab 8: Setting teeth for complete denture part 1 ROBERT J UNDERDOWN	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	EBP: Biostatistics Part 1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Class II CR restorations - prepared in Sem1 DMD1	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	SIM 4: Sickle scaler in the posterior dentition	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Caries prevention via plaque control and resin bonded system. Rahena Akhter	Seminar (1 hr)
	Radiology Practical 1: Molar Bitewing	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	Radiology: Caries and periodontal conditions - Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	OSB Module 12 Experiential learning: Dissection Neck 2	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 12 Experiential learning: Tooth identification and traits	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Module 12 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 12. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 12 Experiential learning: Histopathology descriptors: Abscess and cyst	Workshop (2 hr)
	EBP: Biostatistics Part 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Class II CR restorations - prepared in Sem1 DMD1 - indirect vision	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	The mechanism of action of fluoride and caries prevention via topical fluoride and diet control.	Seminar (1 hr)
	Radiology Practical 2: Maxillary and mandibular incisors	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 13: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 13: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Skills studio 17: Communication skills 1 (1,2,3 groups). N Barrett	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Pros Lab 9: Setting teeth for complete denture part 2 ROBERT J UNDERDOWN	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	EBP: Biostatistics	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Class III CR restorations - prepared in Sem2 DMD1	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Class IV composite resin cavity prep and restoration.	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	SIM 5: Sickle scaler in the whole dentition/sharpening	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	The Caries lesion and Caries dynamics 1 - rate of progression of carious lesions and Caries dynamics 2 – the interpretation of bitewing radiographs.	Seminar (1 hr)
	Radiology Practical 3: Mandibular premolars and molars	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	OSB Module 13 Experiential learning: Dissection Neck 3	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 13 Experiential learning: Tooth morphology developmental anomalies	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 13 Experiential learning: Steroids and dental relevance	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 13 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	EBP: Individualising to the patient	Lecture (1 hr)
	Skills studio 18: Communication skills 2 (1,2,3 groups). D Leadbeatter	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 13. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 13 Experiential learning: General examination in dental settings	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	Caries removal and cavity prep - natural teeth (mounting required on endo mould)	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	SIM 6: Practice 1 (sickle scaler in the whole dentition)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Radiology Practical 4: Premolar bitewings	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 14: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 14: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Skills studio 19: Debrief Cultural competence MOOC (1,2,3 groups). D Leadbeatter, E Taylor	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Pros Lab 10: Wax-up and finish ROBERT J UNDERDOWN	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Introduction to Foundations of Clinical Practice	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 08	Class II MOD amalgam prep, lining & restoration (caries simulated teeth)	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Radiology Practical 5: Maxillary premolars and molars	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	OSB Module 14 Experiential learning: Dissection Face and parotid 1	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 14 Experiential learning: Drugs affecting haemostasis	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 14 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 14. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral health and social hardship #1. D Leadbeatter	Seminar (1 hr)
	Clinical Notes and Charting	Seminar (2 hr)
	OSB Module 14 Experiential learning: Refer a patient to medical professionals	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	Class II MOD CR cavity prep and restoration (caries simulated teeth) - direct vision	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Class II MOD CR cavity prep and restoration (caries simulated teeth) -upper molar-oblique ridge intact	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Introduction to endodontic terminology and techniques	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Radiology Practical 6: Maxillary and mandibular canines	Simulation laboratory (1.5 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 15: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 15: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral health and social hardship #2. (1,2,3 groups) D Leadbeatter	Workshop (1 hr)
	Pros Lab 11: Catch up ROBERT J UNDERDOWN	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Patient interview	Workshop (2 hr)
	Skills Studio 21: Oral Presentations: DMD project showcase. S Nanayakkara, W Sohn, E Waters, J Gao, D Leadbeatter	Presentation (7.5 hr)
Week 10	Class II MOD CR cavity prep and restoration (caries simulated teeth) - upper molar - oblique ridge cut	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	SIM 7: Practice 2 (sickle scaler in the whole dentition)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Endodontic Instruments	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 15 Experiential learning: Dissection face and parotid 2	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 15 Experiential learning: Histology of salivary glands - A revisit	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 15 Experiential learning: Adverse effects (MRONJ)	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 15 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 15. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral health and social hardship #3. Structured reflection and debrief (1,2,3 groups). D Leadbeatter	Workshop (1 hr)
	Local Health District Orientation	Clinical practice (2 hr)
Week 11	Class III cavity prep and restorations (caries simulated teeth) - upper incisors	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	SIM 8: SBI/API/PSR Review/Peer to Peer SIM marking (Exam Preparation)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Radiology Practical 7: Practical simulation session (practice)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	Radiology: Formative RCA OSCA revision	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience Module 16: Experiential learning Pre-work (self-directed)	Independent study (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 16: Self-directed learning and self- assessment	Independent study (2 hr)
	Skills studio 20: Close reading of patient narrative (1,2,3 groups). D Leadbeatter	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	IC and Patient interview	Clinical practice (3 hr)
Week 12	Class III cavity prep and restorations (lower incisors); Catch-up.	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Prepare for Practical Assessment	Simulation laboratory (3.5 hr)
	Radiology: formative clinical exam	Simulation laboratory (1 hr)
	Radiology: clinical case discussions - Eduardo Delamare	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 15 Experiential learning: Histopathology of non-neoplastic salivary disorders	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 16 Experiential learning: Dissection face and parotid 3	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Module 16 Experiential learning: Drug interactions and polypharmacy	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Module 16 Experiential learning: Inquiry-based integrated case learning (IBICL)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Preventive dentistry: Nutrition aspects of Module 16. Nikki Barrett	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Module 16 Experiential learning: Tooth wear: erosion, abrasion, attrition and abfraction	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 13	Summative pre-clinical tooth conservation practical assessment (SCCA)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
Week 13	Radiology mock exam feedback	Tutorial (2 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. Explore and reflect upon the social determinants of health and their relationship to oral health
LO2. Describe and apply key concepts of prevention in dentistry, such as the common risk approach and community-level health promotion strategies
LO3. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of water fluoridation as a population-level preventive intervention for dental caries
LO4. Critically appraise how preventive strategies in dentistry apply in private practice through engagement with the wider dental community
LO5. Conceptualise how cultural competency applies to oral health and the impacts of structural inequality upon health outcomes.
LO6. Demonstrate key aspects of effective interpersonal communication for healthcare
LO7. Critically explain the impact of oral health problems on individuals and their families with focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged populations for example children, elderly and people with cognitive or other disability
LO8. Describe the structure and function of the oral and maxillofacial regions and explain the clinical significance of normal and anatomical variation
LO9. Integrate knowledge in oral and systemic biosciences to explain the clinical features and pathophysiological mechanisms of common systemic diseases and related oral manifestations
LO10. Communicate biomedical concepts and scientific principles relevant to real-life scenarios
LO11. Apply knowledge and skills in bioscience to deliver safe and person-centred care, including comprehensive clinical information gathering and interpretation, confident management of medical emergencies, and rational prescribing Dental Schedule medicines
LO12. Demonstrate scientific inquiry skills, apply biomedical and health data science, and collaborate and communicate effectively to seek solutions for improved oral health care outcomes
LO13. Describe the foundational concepts in materials science
LO14. Critically evaluate a peer-reviewed publication to answer a clinical question
LO15. Commence planning for DMD project. Elect to join one of the project streams: research, service/engagement, teaching and learning scholarship, practice/clinical – critical review of literature. Draft research proposal
LO16. Develop and demonstrate professionalism through participating and learning in anatomy dissection room
LO17. Acquire and acknowledge the cultures, experiences, strengths and health needs of indigenous individuals and communities to provide health care in a holistic manner
LO18. Describe the caries causation and prevention, clinical and radiographic characteristics of dental carious lesions
LO19. Explain characteristics of periodontal diseases. Perform screening process, basic diagnostic and therapy of periodontal diseases in simulated and clinical settings
LO20. Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge in tooth conservation and technical skills in more complex cavity design and restorations using direct restorative materials.
LO21. Describe and apply the basics involved in conducting a dental clinical examination and documenting this (including odontogram) following required procedures and protocols
LO22. Demonstrate effective radiographic technique with intraoral radiographs. Identify radiographic anatomy on radiographic images
LO23. 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
LO24. Demonstrate nutrition and diet linkages with health and disease
LO25. Describe and Demonstrate foundation disciplinary knowledge in Endodontics.
LO26. Participate in discussions around ethics, law and professionalism that will build skills in critical thinking and the application of knowledge on ethical and legal principles to the context of dentistry and oral health

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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SDDM5125: Foundations of Dentistry 1

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

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