Outline

Overview

In this unit, students will participate in various learning activities to continue to develop foundational knowledge and skills needed for dental practice. Concepts of record keeping, consent and respect for privacy /confidentiality as applicable to clinical practice are introduced in the context of the regulatory framework of the health workforce in Australia. The unit continues a program of learning in the oral and systemic biosciences. Students continue development of knowledge and skills in tooth restoration, endodontics, periodontics, radiography and prosthetics in simulation and laboratory settings and local anaesthesia and oral surgery are added. Further experience in clinical settings fosters engagement with the patient interview, dental examination and assessment, and the codesign of treatment plans in simulated cases.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	18
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5115 and SDDM5125
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Katharina Alves Rabelo, katharina.alvesrabelo@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam	OSB-nutrition integrated OSCE OSCE assessment. See discipline canvas page for details	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour	AI prohibited
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Written exam	Prosthodontics Final Theory Exam Final Exam	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
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Written exam	Oral Surgery Theory Exam (Local Anasthesia & Exodontia) Final Exam: MCQ/SAQ as part of "Oral Surgery Theory"	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour	AI prohibited
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Written exam	DMD2 Tooth Conservation Written Assessment See canvas discipline page for details.	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour	AI prohibited
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Practical skill	Local Anasthesia SIM Competency Assessment Compulsory Competency Assessment. See Canvas for more details.	0%	Multiple weeks	30 min per student	AI allowed
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Out-of-class quiz	OSB self- assessment fortnightly online canvas administered	0%	Multiple weeks	See disipline canvas page for details	AI allowed
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Portfolio or journal	Reflective Portfolio Reflective Tasks, Learning Advisor Meeting, Reflection on Competencies	0%	Multiple weeks	Online	AI allowed
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Peer or expert observation or supervision	Preclinical /clinical placements Participation in rostered preclinical and clinical sessions	0%	Ongoing	as rostered to sessions	AI prohibited
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Peer or expert observation or supervision	Radiology Sessional Continuous Assessment Satisfactory completion required using Pebble Pad / Risr Rubric	0%	Progressive	See disipline canvas page for details	AI prohibited
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Practical skill	Preclinical Tooth Conservation sessional continuous assessment See disipline canvas page for details	0%	Progressive	See disipline canvas page for details	AI allowed
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Practical skill	DMD2 Periodontics SIM - sessional feedback Formative sessional feedback using Rizr	0%	Progressive	5 minutes at the end of each session.	AI allowed
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Written work	EBP continuous assessment written assignment with satisfactory requirement: see rubric on canvas	0%	Progressive	Continuous thoughout the semester	AI allowed
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Written work	Population Oral Health continuous assessment in class quizzes In class quizzes	0%	Progressive	TBA	AI allowed
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Out-of-class quiz	DMD 2 Critique of a Treatment Plan Exam See disipline canvas page for details	0%	Week 06 Due date: 01 Apr 2026 at 23:59	See disipline canvas page for details	AI allowed
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Presentation	LA video submission Video submission - satisfactory requiement - see rubric	0%	Week 09 Due date: 30 Apr 2026 at 23:59	see disipline rubric	AI allowed
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Written work	Population Oral Health assessment Canvas MCQ's See disipline canvas page for details.	0%	Week 09 Due date: 29 Apr 2026 at 09:00	TBA	AI allowed
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Practical test	Preclinical Tooth Conservation: Practical Assessment (Tooth Preparation) See disipline canvas page for details	0%	Week 12 Due date: 21 May 2026 at 08:00	2 hours	AI prohibited
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Out-of-class quiz	Local Anasthesia Quiz Formative Canvas Quiz for LA	0%	Week 12 Due date: 18 May 2026 at 23:59	30min	AI allowed
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Presentation	DMD2 Unseen Clinical Case Online video submission assessment	0%	Week 12 Due date: 20 May 2026 at 23:59	See disipline canvas page for details	AI allowed
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Written test	Radiology Knowledge Assessment In-semester test in computer lab	0%	Week 13 Due date: 25 May 2026 at 12:00	1 hour	AI prohibited
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Practical test	DMD2 Periodontics Simulation Assessment See canvas disipline page for roster and more details.	0%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2026 at 08:00	30 minutes	AI prohibited
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Practical test	Preclinical Tooth Conservation: Practical Assessment (Tooth Restoration) See disipline canvas page for details	0%	Week 13 Due date: 28 May 2026 at 08:00	2 hours	AI prohibited
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Written work	OSB Experiential learning sessions In class assessments	0%	Weekly	See disipline canvas page for details	AI allowed
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Assessment summary

Assessment Information:

Assessment in the DMD Program involves a longitudinal program of assessment, attendance, professionalism, Learning Advisor meetings and opportunities for remediation and further assessment. Refer to the SDS Assessment Local Provision and the SDS Attendance Local Provision for further information.

Assessments are integrated across the 7 vertical themes:

1. Leadership, communication and professionalisation (LCP)

2. Prevention and health promotion (PHP)

3. Clinical sciences and clinical skills (CS&CS)

4. Evidence based practice (EBP)

5. Social and cultural oral health (SCOH)

6. Oral and systemic biosciences (OSB)

7. Interprofessional teamwork (IPT)

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 the University grading table for knowledge-based assessments and competency levels as defined by rubrics for submitted work and skill based clinical assessment.

Progression is determined by the Portfolio Advisory Group at the end of the semester. The Portfolio Advisory Group will meet at the end of semester one to review student progress in each theme of the DMD 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.

Professionalism breaches will be considered in alignment with the FMH Professionalism Requirements and FMH Professionalism Provisions.

Where students have been determined to be Borderline or Below Expected Standard in one or more of the assessments, the Portfolio Advisory Group will determine eligibility for progression and whether remediation, additional learning tasks and further assessment is required to determine eligibility for progression.

Barrier clinical skills competency assessments are a patient safety requirement and are in place to ensure students meet the required standard prior to progressing on to the next stage / patient care. If further assessment is offered, one reassessment will be offered.

Note there is NOT a total numerical score that determines progression. Students are required to meet the individual assessment expected standard to progress.

DMD Progression Rules can be found in the Handbook (check the handbook for the year you commenced your candidature) and should be read in conjunction with the DMD Unit of study table.

Assessment criteria

This unit is marked on the basis of Pass / Fail where students are awarded a grade of Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements as set out in this table.

Result name	Mark range	Description
Satisfied requirements	50 - 100	The learning outcomes of the unit of study have been met to a satisfactory standard. [Add any assessment specific requirements]
Failed requirements	0 - 49	The learning outcomes of the unit of study have not been met to a satisfactory standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

Satisfied requirements

50 - 100

The learning outcomes of the unit of study have been met to a satisfactory standard.

[Add any assessment specific requirements]

Failed requirements

0 - 49

The learning outcomes of the unit of study have not been met to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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:

Late penalties: consistent with the Assessment Procedures 2024. Refer link: https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2012/267&RendNum=0

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Mid-semester exam period	Assessment - Periodontics pre-clinical assessment	Practical (3 hr)
Multiple weeks	Radiology Tutorial/SIM practice - Topic 1 - occuring weekly - See disipline canvas page and timetable for details	Practical (2.5 hr)
	Radiology Clinical Practice - Topic 1- Weekly - see timetable/canvas for location, times, group allocation	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Exo observation clinic	Practical (3 hr)
	Research	Practical (3 hr)
	Radiology Clinic - SDH	Clinic (3 hr)
	Intro to Integrated Clinics	Clinic (3 hr)
	Int Observational Clinic (SDH)	Practical (3 hr)
Week -01	Introduction to oral and systemic bioscience	Lecture (1 hr)
	DMD project: Research Data Management.	Seminar (1 hr)
	Periodontics 2: Is there more than one periodontitis? (Classification of periodontal diseases) (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral Surgery Clinical: Observing DMD4 - See timetable for location/time and canvas for group allocations	Practical (3 hr)
	Radiology: Imaging Errors in Panoramic Radiographs (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	DMD project: Project proposal writing and evaluation.	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 17 Dissection TMJ, masseter and temporalis	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB: Module 17 Maternal oral health and dental anomalies	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Histopathology: Module 17 Gingival and periodontal diseases	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB IBICL Module 17: Pregnancy	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Preventative Dentistry module 17: Pregnancy	Seminar (1 hr)
	Radiology: Principles of CT and Cone-beam CT	Lecture (1 hr)
	IC: Intro to Integrated Clinic: Principles of Treatment Planning (Zoom via Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 17 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Periodontics 1: Is there more than one periodontitis? (Classification of periodontal diseases) – Gingivitis - Dr Tihana Divinic Resnik (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
Week -02	Radiology L1: Principles of Panoramic Imaging	Lecture (1 hr)
	EBP: A review of critical appraisal tools.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	DMD project: Introduction to Project Units.	Seminar (1 hr)
	DMD project: Research Ethics and Intergrity.	Seminar (1 hr)
	LA Theory L1: Introduction to pain and LA	Lecture (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L1: Intro to Removable Pros Partial Dentures - Pros definitions and vocabulary and pros paradigms (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 1: Introduction to Endo Sim Clinic – Pre-operative Radiographs and Tooth Description, Endodontic Work-up Mx Central Incisor (Plastic) and Access (Free-Hand) - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 2: Work-up and Access Mx Central Incisor (Natural), Mounted - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 1: Lining and temporary materials	Seminar (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L2: Intro to Removable Pros - Indications and Contraindications for partial dentures (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 17 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Radiology: Radiographic Estimation of Dental Age	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 2: Therapeutic agents / Pulp protection	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 3: Bulk-fill Resin Composites	Seminar (1 hr)
	IC: Introductory Seminar - Intro to Integrated Clinic	Seminar (3 hr)
	DMD project: Systematic literature searching.	Workshop (2 hr)
	Perio SIM 17: Gracey 5/6 and 11/12 Explorer - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 17 TMJ, masseter and temporalis	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -03	Endodontics L1: Endodontic Anatomy Part 1 (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	Endodontics L2: Endodontic Anatomy (except for maxillary molars) Part 2 (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	LA Clinic 1: Sharps Management Infection Prevention	Practical (2 hr)
	Introduction to SDDM5215.	Seminar (1 hr)
	Hospital Orientation - SDH - COMPULSORY- details on Canvas	Seminar (8.5 hr)
	TCSIM 1: Class II MO CR cavity prep, MTA (indirect pulp cap) + GI lining and Resin Composite restoration - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Lecture (3 hr)
	TCSIM 2: Class II MOD CR cavity prep, MTA (direct pulp cap) + GI lining and Resin Composite restoration -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 01	Endodontics L5: Cleaning and shaping (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	LA Theory L4: Medical factors and patient evaluation	Lecture (1 hr)
	LA Theory L5: Anatomy for LA	Lecture (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L3: Intro to Removable Pros - Are partial dentures harmful? Mechanics (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 18 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Preventative Dentistry module 18: Children/Adolescents	Seminar (1 hr)
	Endodontics L6: Irrigation (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	Prosthodontics 1:DMD 2 Introduction to Dental Laboratory – Orientation OS&H - Pouring Impressions Trimming Models - Westmead Pros Lab - see timetable/canvas for timings/group allocations	Practical (3 hr)
	OSB Histopathology: Module 18 Odontogenic cysts	Practical (2 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 3: Free hand demo of cleaning and shaping; cleaning and Shaping of Mx Central Incisor (Natural), Mounted - See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 4: Complete instrumentation, MGP selection - see timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	EBP: A review of basic biostatistics.	Seminar (2 hr)
	TCSIM 3: Class II MOD Bulk-fill Resin Composite prep & restorations (caries simulated tooth) – sculptable bulk-fill resin composite - see canvas for more details on groups	Practical (3 hr)
	TCSIM 4: Complex Restorations – Resin Composite (universal, incremental layering) - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
Week 02	OSB: Module 18 Tooth eruption and dental age estimation	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Pharmacotherapeutics: Module 18 Prescribing appropriately	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Radiology: Principles of Report Writing - Dr Shwetha Hegde (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	LA Practical: LA practical Topic 1 - see timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L4: Intro to removable Pros - Evolution of partial denture design and Classifications - A system of design (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB: Module 18 Speech and language development	Tutorial (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 18 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	IC: Intro to Integrated Clinic: Creating a Problem List & Writing up a treatment plan (online released straight after seminar is given). (pre-recorded Zoom link in Canvas)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 18 Early childhood	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Perio SIM 18: Gracey 11/12 and 11/12 Explorer- See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 18 Infratemporal fossa	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	OSB Anatomy: Module 18 Dissection Infratemporal fossa 1	Practical (2 hr)
	Rem Pros L5: Intro to removable Pros - Surveying Path of insertion Partial denture components (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 19 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	OSB: Module 19 Disabilities - encounters with patients, families, and patient advocates (pre recorded on Canvas)	Self-directed learning (1.5 hr)
	OSB Histopathology: Module 19 Non-odontogenic cysts	Practical (2 hr)
	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 4: Complex Restorations – Resin Composite	Seminar (1 hr)
	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 5: Complex Restorations – Amalgam	Seminar (1 hr)
Week 04	OSB Anatomy: Module 19: Dissection Infratemporal fossa 2	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB: Module 19 Forensic dentistry	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Radiology: Radiographic Anatomy (part 3)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Strategies for successful periodontal treatment (treatment planning phase II) - (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L6: Intro to removeable Pros - How do clasping assemblies/units work? (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 5 Obturation of Mx Central Incisor (Natural) DEMO then Obturation of Mounted Mx Central Incisor- See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 6 Mx Premolar (Plastic) Overview of Anatomy, Pre-op Radiograph, Tooth Description and Access, WL - See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 19 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Radiology: Inflammatory Lesions	Lecture (1 hr)
	Prosthodontics 2: DMD 2 Denar Mk II - Pros Lab Westmead - See timetable/canvas for timings, group allocations.	Lecture (3 hr)
	OSB Histopathology: Module 20: Benign mucosal disease	Practical (2 hr)
	DMD project: Project progress and support (Q&A Session).	Seminar (1 hr)
	IC: Treatment Planning-CBL 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
	LCP: Communication workshop	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 19 Disability	Tutorial (2 hr)
	TCSIM 5: Complex Restorations – Resin Composite (universal, incremental layering) - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	TCSIM 6: Complex Restorations - Amalgam -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
Week 05	Oral Surgery Theory L1: Indications and treatment planning	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cariology 1 - Clinical Update on the Caries Management System	Seminar (1 hr)
	Cariology 2- Dental Caries Prevention in Older Adults and Root Caries Management	Seminar (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L7: Intro to Removeable Pros - Indirect Retention (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 20 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Occlusion Theory 1: overview of functional anatomy of the TMJ and jaw muscle function (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	LA Theory L7: Maxillary Techniques	Lecture (1 hr)
	Perio SIM 19: Gracey 13/14 and 11/12 Explorer -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 20 Cranial cavity and brain	Lecture (1 hr)
	LA Practical: LA practical Topic 2 - see timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (1 hr)
Week 06	Professional Practice workshop day - various topics	Workshop (3 hr)
	Rem Pros L8: Intro to Removable Pros - Major connectors for maxilla and mandible (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Pharmacotherapeutics: Module 20 Opioid analgesics	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 20 Neuralgia	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 20 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	OSB: Module 21 Communication in mental health	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Preventative Dentistry module 21: Mental Health	Lecture (1 hr)
	Occlusion Theory 2: Clinical occlusal analysis and occlusal form (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
Week 07	Endodontics L3: Endodontic Access Cavities (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Preventative Dentistry module 19: Disability	Workshop (1 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 20 Dissection cranial cavity and brain	Practical (2 hr)
	Rem Pros L9: Intro to Removable Pros - Acrylic partial dentures (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 21 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Early dental caries detection practice by using KaVo DIAGNOcam diagnostic tool.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	LA Theory L8: Doses and calculations	Lecture (1 hr)
	Prosthodontics 3: DMD2 - Design excerise 1 & setting teeth - Pros Lab Westmead - See timetable/canvas for timings, group allocations.	Practical (3 hr)
	Occlusion Theory 3 : Transfer records and verification (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	LA Theory L9: Complications of LA	Lecture (1 hr)
	TMD part 3: Management - Conservative Measures	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	TCSIM 7: Direct Restoration of endodontic treated ANTERIOR tooth (GI & Resin Composite) - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	TCSIM 8: Open Sandwich Restoration Technique (Deep Equigingival /subgingival Restoration) - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Lecture (3 hr)
	TMD part 1: Aetiology and Diagnosis	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	TMD part 4: Management - Splints	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	TMD part 2: Examination and Diagnosis	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
Week 08	Endodontics L4: Working length determination (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Endodontics L9: Vital pulp therapy (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 7 Mx Premolar (Plastic) Refine Access, Cleaning and Shaping of Mx Premolar (Plastic)+ Concept of Tubeshift- See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Rem Pros L10: Intro to Removable Pros - Clinical Process – 1st Case example (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Histopathology: Module 21 Mucosal dermatological diseases	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 21: Dissection orbit and anterior cranial fossa	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 21 Mental health	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 21 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 22 Degenerative disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
	POH - Program planning: Design (Zoom link on canvas)	Seminar (2 hr)
	Perio SIM 20 : AirFlow and Mouthrinses - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 21 Orbit and anterior cranial fossa	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 09	LA Theory L2: Pharmacology and local anaesthetic agents	Lecture (1 hr)
	Periodontics 3: How can I detect periodontal diseases? (diagnosis of periodontal diseases) - Dr Tihana Divinic Resnik (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
	Oral Surgery Theory L2: Medical factors in exodontia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Periodontics 4: How can I treat mild to moderate periodontitis? (treatment planning phase I) - Dr Tihana Divinic Resnik (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
	Endodontics L7: Medicaments and Temporisation (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Oral Surgery Theory L3: Anatomical considerations in exodontia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 8 Obturation of Mx Premolar (Plastic) + Restoration - See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocations	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Oral Surgery Practical: Exo practical on Manekins See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocation	Practical (3 hr)
	Rem Pros 11: Intro to Removeable Pros - Clinical Process – 2nd Case example (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 22 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 22 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	PHP: POH Assessment. (Zoom link on Canvas) - online assessment	Tutorial (2 hr)
	IC: How to pass the UCC	Lecture (1 hr)
	LA Theory L3: Armamentarium	Lecture (1 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 22 Oral cavity	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Exam information session	Lecture (1 hr)
	LA Theory L6: Mandibular techniques	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral Surgery Theory L4: Forceps and their use	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral Surgery Theory L5: Elevators and their use	Lecture (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L12: Intro to Removable Pros - Materials Chrome Cobalt, Acrylic and PEEK (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 22 Oral Cavity 1	Practical (2 hr)
	Oral and Systemic Bioscience module 22: Ageing and oral health	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	TCSIM 9: Caries removal/ Catch-up/ Practice - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Lecture (3 hr)
	TCSIM 10: Prepare for Restoration Competency assessment / Catch-up -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	POH: Program planning: Implementation and Evaluation	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 11	Endodontics L8: Obturation (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
	Endodontics SIM 9: Revision & Catch-up by EOI - See timetable/canvas for timings and group allocation	Practical (3.5 hr)
	Oral Surgery Theory L6: Immediate post-operative management	Lecture (1 hr)
	Module 22: Nutrition in the Elderly (Preventative Dentistry)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Rem Pros L13: Intro to Removable Pros - Troubleshooting (pre-recorded)	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
	Preventative Dentistry module 23: Sleep	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 23 Oral Cavity 2	Practical (2 hr)
	DMD project: Quantitative data analysis and presentation.	Workshop (2 hr)
	DMD project: Qualitative data analysis and presentation.	Workshop (2 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 23 Self-directed learning	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	Perio SIM 21: SBI/API/PSR and Periodontal charting workshop - See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	DMD project: Data presentation and interpretation.	Self-directed learning (1 hr)
Week 12	Tooth Conservation Theory Seminar 6: Restoration of endodontically treated teeth – direct restorations	Seminar (1 hr)
	OSB Self study: Module 23 Self-assessment	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
	OSB Anatomy: Module 23 Catch up/Anatomy revision	Practical (2 hr)
	OSB Pharmacotherapeutics: Module 23 Safer prescribing and preventing prescribing errors	Tutorial (2 hr)
	OSB IBICL: Module 23 Comorbidity	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Integrated care: DMD2 Unseen Clinical Case (Zoom link on Canvas) - online assessment	Tutorial (4 hr)
	Assessment - Tooth conservation pre-clinical assessment part 1	Practical (3 hr)
	DMD project: Data analysis for reviews.	Self-directed learning (0.5 hr)
Week 13	OSB Anatomy: Spot Test	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Assessment - Tooth conservation pre-clinical assessment part 2 -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)
	Perio SIM 22 All instrument Review and Peer to Peer assessment SIM exam practice -See timetable/canvas for timings/groupings	Practical (3 hr)

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 18 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 360-450 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

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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.

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Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Tooth Conservation - To apply and translate the disciplinary knowledge and practical skills of preclinical tooth conservation in patient care
LO2. Endodontics - Develop and demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and practical technical skills in endodontic procedures
LO3. Radiology - Understand and apply systematic strategies to describe various abnormalities observed in the most common diagnostic imaging modalities. Understand how the principles of systematic description correlate to the elaboration of differential diagnoses. Develop knowledge to safely apply principles of extraoral imaging techniques in simulation and clinical practice.
LO4. Evidence Based Practice (EBP) - Critically appraise evidence to determine reliability, validity and applicability to a patient context.
LO5. Periodontics - Understand and be able to explain various types of periodontal diseases and their clinical attributes, perform initial diagnostics, formulate treatment plan, and execute initial periodontal therapy
LO6. Oral Surgery - Develop knowledge to enable safe and efficient removal of teeth, thought effective pre-, peri- and post-operative management of patients requiring tooth removal.
LO7. Local Anasthesia - Develop knowledge and practice to safely and effectively administer local anaesthetic solutions to patients.
LO8. Prosthodontics - Integrate knowledge from evaluation and management of the completely edentulous patient with newly acquired knowledge to evaluate and manage the partially edentulous patient with removable prostheses.
LO9. Oral and Systemic Bioscience (OSB) - Apply integrated oral and systemic bioscience knowledge and scientific inquiry skills to critically analyse diverse oral health needs across lifespan.
LO10. Cariology - Developing competence in assessment, examination and diagnosis of dental carious lesions using both ICDAS and DiIAGNOdent tools and gaining experience in implementing the caries management system (CMS).
LO11. Occlusion - Describe the main functions of the skeletomotor system of the jaws, use facebow to articulate the study casts in the articulator, assess the accuracy of the articulated casts, carry out simple adjustments, and explain and demonstrate occlusal splint application and design using both traditional and CAD-CAM methods
LO12. Intergrated Clinics - Develop and demonstrate skills/competence in initial assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment planning of patients
LO13. Population Oral Health - Demonstrate understanding of disciplinary knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating oral health programs for diverse populations, employing strategies for comprehensive patient care and oral health promotion.

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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SDDM5215: Foundations of Dentistry 2

Semester 1, 2026 [Normal day] - Surry Hills, Sydney

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