Outline

Overview

This unit of study continues from semester one. Refer to semester one description. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	8
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5314 and SDDM5315 and SDDM5316 and SDDM5317 and SDDM5324 and SDDM5325 and SDDM5326 and SDDM5327
Corequisites ?	SDDM5414 and SDDM5426 and SDDM5427
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Vickie Cai, vickie.cai@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	Christopher Moule, christopher.moule@sydney.edu.au
	John Dale, john.dale@sydney.edu.au
	Kylie Robb, kylie.robb@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Alexander Holden, alexander.holden@sydney.edu.au
	David Goh, david.goh@sydney.edu.au
	Smitha Sukumar, ssuk4900@sydney.edu.au
	Constance Law, constance.law@sydney.edu.au
	Ati Sadr, atieh.sadr@sydney.edu.au
	Vesna Miletic, vesna.miletic@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam ?	Theory examination - Semester 2 ICDA Supervised Theory - Written exam (Contributes 20% of full yr result)	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Practical exam ?	Summative - Unseen Clinical Case Assessment Oral examination of your knowledge in managing an unseen clinical case	20%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Continuous clinical assessment and clinical experience assessment Combined continuous clinical & clinical experience assessment (40% full yr)	40%	Progressive	Continuous Sem 1 + 2	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

This is a unit integrated and aggregated with results from semester 1 SDDM5415 Integrated Dentistry for a full year assessment result combining SDDM 5415 + 5425 units.

For Semester 1 (SDDM 5415):

-The ICDA Supervised theory written exam in Semester 1 is worth 20% of the full year combined SDDM 5415+5425 result.

For Semester 2 (Combined SDDM 5415+5425)

- The ICDA Supervised theory written exam (40%) This assessment in Semester 2 contributes to 20% of the full year combined SDDM 5415+5425 full year result.

Your semester 1 written exam result will be aggregated (contribute to) with your semester 2 theory written result from SDDM 5425 to calculate a full year Supervised theory written exam assessment result. This will contribute 40% to the full year SDDM 5415+5425 unit result.

- The ICDA – Continuous clinical assessment (CCA) and Clinical experience assessments (CEA) (40%) . Theese clincal assessments for Semester 2 will be combined with your results from Sem 1 and is worth 40% of the full year unit result.

- The Unseen Clinical Case Assessment - UCC (20%). The UCC assessment is summative in Semester 2 and contributes 20% to your Semester 2 and also 20% to the combined SDDM 5415+5425 full year result.

Results from assessments within this unit will contribute to your full year result according to the assessment blueprint uploaded to CANVAS – See 2024 SDDM 5415+5425 – ICDA Assessment Blueprint. For Semester 1 and 2 results:
Assessment Page: DMD 4 - ICDA - 2024

Further notes:

A. Supervised Theory Written Exams contribute 40% to the full year assessment result comprising:

Semester 1 comprises 1 x supervised theory written exam for SDDM 5415 and will contribute 20% of the full year assessment result.
Semester 2 comprises 1 x supervised theory written exam for SDDM 5425 and will contribute 20% of the full year assessment result.

Both Semester 1 and 2 supervised theory wreitten exam results are aggregated to contribute a total value of 40% of the full year result. The full year supervised theory written exam result must be a pass (50% or more as total mark aggregated for both Semester 1 and 2 theory exams) as full year result and is considered separately from clinical results. This pass result must be achieved separately from results in other assessments within this unit in order to pass SDDM5425 and the combined result for SDDM 5415+5425.

B. Continuous clinical assessment (CCA) and Clinical experience assessments (CEA) from Semester 1 + 2 contributes 40% to the full year assessment result. Your results will not show a mark for clinical work at conclusion of semester 1 as part of SDDM 5415, however feedback will be provided to students whose 1st semester results from CCA and CEA work suggest they are potentially at risk of failing this assessment component, development of a remedial study plan will be completed.

- Semester 1: Your results will not show a mark for clinical work and continuous sessional assessment at conclusion of semester 1 for SDDM 5415. Feedback will be provided to students whose 1st semester performance in this assessment component indicates they are at potentially at risk of achieving an unsatisfactory result for the year. Feedback on your performance, strategies to improve and support in development of a voluntary remedial study plan will be offered for these students.

- Semester 2: All CCA and CEA results from semester 1 will be carried over and combined with semester 2 clinical results to achieve a full year clinical assessment result within SDDM 5425 at the end of Semester 2. This clinical assessment result will contribute 40% to the full year result and comprises:

1. Continuous Clinical Assessment (CCA) results (25% of full yr result)
2. Clinical Experience Assessment (CEA) results (15% of full yr result)

ICDA SDDM 5415+5425 full year clinical assessment results will be derived from clinical sessions and procedures completed during DMD 4 (Sem 1 + 2) integrated and acute care clinic appointments (not specialty or preio clinics). The full year CCA + CEA assessment result must be a pass (50% or more as total mark for both Semester 1 and 2 within clinical assessment result) as an overall full year result. It is considered separately from other assessment results such as supervised theory written exam and the Summative Unseen Clinical Case. A CCA +CEA pass result must be achieved separately from results in other assessments within this unit in order to pass SDDM5425 and the combined result for SDDM 5415+5425.

Continuous Clinical Assessment (CCA) results (25% of full yr result)

CCA grades of Proficient (P) – Satisfactory (S) – Beginner (B) –Unsatisfactory (U) will be assigned for student performance in each clinical session with respect to demonstrated: i. Knowledge and Understanding & ii. Technical ability

A result in both these CCA areas will be calculated by converting each session result into an average for your CCA during the year. This average result will be assessed and used by the school to determine if your CCA achievement is demonstrative of an acceptable CCA performance for a competent DMD 4 student. An acceptable result indicative of clinical competence must be achieved to meet requirements to pass this unit.

Clinical Experience Assessment (CEA) results (15% of full yr result)

The CEA results will be derived from all clinical procedures completed during DMD 4 integrated and acute care clinic sessions. Minimum clinical benchmarks in terms of quantity and quality of procedures completed to demonstrate required clinical competence to pass this unit will be advised during semester 1. Clinical competence must be demonstrated in this assessment component by achieving required benchmark procedural numbers at a satisfactory level as graded in the Dental Assessment System (DAS).

C. Unseen Clinical Case (UCC) Assessment – Oral Viva presentation is completed in 2nd Semester as part of SDDM 5425 and contributes 20% to both the Semester 2 SDDM 5425 and the full year SDDM 5415+5425 result.

Semester 1: A compulsory formative version of this exam will be completed in Semester 1 exam period. This will not contribute to your Semester 1 or 2 ICDA assessed result. It is however an opportunity to complete this assessment, receive feedback on your performance within a formative exam environment as preparation for the Semester 2 summative exam of the same format.
Semester 2: The Unseen Clinical Case Assessment (UCC) in Sem 2 is summative and contributes to 20% of your result for SDDM 5425 and the combined SDDM 5415+5425 full yr result.
A pass result for the unseen clincal case assessment must be achieved separately from results in other assessments within this unit in order to pass SDDM5425 and the combined result for SDDM 5415+5425.

The above assessments A, B, C all require an independent pass result when assessed at end of Semester 2 to enable you to meet requirements of this unit. Failure to achieve a pass in any of these assessment components, risks failing this unit and not meeting requirements of DMD 4. A competent standard across theory, clinical and UCC assessment elements must be achieved to meet the requirements of the full year assessment of SDDM5415 and 5425.

Note: For the Semester 2 summative Unseen Clinical Case Presentation; Remediation and 1 reassessment attempt will be offered for students who achieve an unsatisfactory result.

Note: For all ICDA assessments the requirement is you sit these assessments in person including any remediation and reassessment that is required and offered for students who achieve an unsatisfactory result.
You must be available in person up to and including Fri 20th December 2024 of the reassessment period to complete any re assessment required . It is your responsibility to ensure that any planned travel is not booked or is deferred until after this date so you can attend required sessions in person.

Please refer to the assessment blueprint for ICDA 5415 + 5425 on CANVAS for more information relating to assessment for these units via this link 2024 ICDA Assessment Blueprint

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit 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.

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
Progressive	Integrated clinical placements	Placement (3 hr)
Progressive	Rural rotations (through expression of interest)	Placement (3 hr)
Week -01	Unit of Study Introduction and Exam Feedback Session - Feedback from Sem 1 ICDA Exam - ICDA - Dr Vickie Cai (Zoom link on Canvas)	Online class (1 hr)
	Managing teams - Dr Edward Waters	Lecture (1 hr)
	Workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination - Dr Edward Waters	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -02	How to run a successful private practice - Rohan Krishnan (guest lecturer)	Lecture (1 hr)
	WCOH DMD 4 Clinical Update 1st lecture. Yvonne Htwe	Lecture (1 hr)
	AI in dentistry: ethical and clinical considerations - Dr Edward Waters	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -03	UOS: Improving your UCC Performance: Feedback from the Formative (Dr Smitha Sukumar) Zoom Live	Online class (1 hr)
Week 02	Tooth Conservation: Advanced Resin Composite Restorations. Prof Marleen Peumans (Pre-recorded on Canvas)	Online class (1.5 hr)
	Tooth Conservation: Bruxism and tooth surface loss (Pre-recorded) (Dr David Goh)	Online class (1 hr)
	WCOH DMD 4 Clinical Update make up lecture. Yvonne Htwe	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Professional Practice and Pop Oral Health: 1. Getting registered, 2. Legislation relevant to dentistry (Dr John Dale)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Treatment Planning Workshop: Treatment Planning in your Clinical Future (External Speakers)	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 05	Endodontics: Clinical matters and case discussion Q & A - (Dr Atieh Sadr) Zoom Live	Online class (1.5 hr)
Week 06	Endo case discussion - A/professor Mehdi Rahimi and Dr Ati Sadr. (Zoom link on Canvas)	Online class (1.5 hr)
Week 06	Tooth Conservation: Restoration of the severely compromised dentition lecture (Dr Chris Moule)	Online class (2 hr)
Week 07	Professional Practice and Pop Oral Health (Prof Alex Holden)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 08	Infection Prevention and Control – a focus on working as a graduate (Kylie Robb)	Online class (1.5 hr)
Week 10	Tooth Conservation: Aesthetic treatment planning (Dr Constance Law)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Treatment Planning Workshop: Completing the Treatment Planning Loop: how to discuss treatment with patients (External Speakers)	Workshop (1 hr)
	Endodontics - Odontogenic vs Non-Odontogenic Pain - Dr Atieh Sadr	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 11	ICDA Sem 2 Written Exam Information Session. - Dr Vickie Cai (Zoom link on Canvas)	Online class (0.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.
Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.
Absences: Any absences are to be notified in accordance with the absence policy available in CANVAS under student resources; Student inability to attend a session - 17-1-24-3.pdf: 2024 Student Resources (BOH & DMD) (sydney.edu.au)
Non compliance with this policy risks breach of and will be managed in accordance with SDS professionalism provisions.

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 8 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 160-200 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. In areas of: Tooth Conservation + Cariology, Endodontics, Professional Practice and Ethics, Population Oral Health: Develop knowledge in and understand the scientific methods relevant to biological, behavioural and social sciences. Apply this knowledge to understand the complex interactions between nutrition, general health, medications, systemic diseases and their impact on oral health and disease. Combine this with clinical skills for the provision of patient-centered care as part of the dental team by being flexible, adaptable, and working collaboratively with other oral health practitioners.
LO2. Demonstrate respect for all members of our community, with an appreciation of the diversity of human background and cultural values and whilst doing so comply with the ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care for individual patients, to communities and populations, practicing with personal and professional integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.
LO3. In the areas of Tooth Conservation + Cariology, Endodontics, Professional Practice and Ethics, Population Oral Health: Assess, interpret and provide integrated management of the complex needs of dental patients through sound clinical reasoning and provision of evidence based clinical care within the scope of practice, as defined by the national professional accrediting body; AHPRA
LO4. Educate patients, patients’ family or carers/guardians at all stages in their life, about the aetiology and prevention of oral disease using effective, culturally competent and evidence-based education and communication strategies to improve oral health and quality of life outcomes for patients given their oral health status
LO5. Develop the ability to evaluate evidence in a critical and scientific manner, apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach, and engage in scientific methods and research to advance and integrate knowledge in clinical practice. Use this as a premise to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, develop existing skills, adapt to a changing environment, and acquire new skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

Please refer to Sydney Dental School resources available relating to assessable content for each of the disciplines:

- Tooth Conservation & Cariology

- Endodontics

- Professional Practice and Ethics

- Population Oral Health

We encourage you to consult these resources to familiarise yourself with course competences and assessable knowledge relating to this unit.

The document can be found using this link:
https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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SDDM5425: Integrated Clinical Dentistry A4

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links