Outline

Overview

In this unit, students will continue to expand their engagement with the themes of the DMD as clinical skills and clinical sciences theme increases in prominence alongside the other themes. They will participate in clinical placements designed for students to work towards competency in patient assessment, codesign of treatment plans and delivery of dental treatment for patients. Patient-centred treatment planning is a focus, and placements are a mix of specialist clinics and general dental care. Students continue development of knowledge and skills in endodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry in clinical simulation settings. Clinical discipline-based modules occur throughout the unit, including orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, oral pathology and oral medicine.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	24
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5115 and SDDM5125 and SDDM5215 and SDDM5225 and SDDM5216 and SDDM5226
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Xiaoyan Zhou, xiaoyan.zhou@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jinlong Gao, jinlong.gao@sydney.edu.au
	Tihana Divnic-Resnik, tihana.divnic-resnik@sydney.edu.au
	Smitha Sukumar, smitha.sukumar@sydney.edu.au
	Suma Sukumar, suma.sukumar@sydney.edu.au
	Xiaoyan Zhou, xiaoyan.zhou@sydney.edu.au
	David Goh, david.goh@sydney.edu.au
	Emilija Chouseas, emilija.chouseas@sydney.edu.au
	Geoffrey Borlase, geoffrey.borlase@sydney.edu.au
	Michael Hornby, michael.hornby@sydney.edu.au
	Tony Skapetis, tony.skapetis@sydney.edu.au
	Ati Sadr, atieh.sadr@sydney.edu.au
	Nidhi Medara, nidhi.medara@sydney.edu.au
	Ying Shi Chang, ying.chang@sydney.edu.au
	Edward Waters, edward.waters@sydney.edu.au
	Arash Rudman, arash.rudman@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Fixed prosthodontics pre-clinical simulation assessment Practical examination	0%	-	See rubric
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Tooth conservation knowledge assessment Written exam	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Orthodontics knowledge assessment Written exam	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Prosthodontics knowledge assessment Written exam	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Oral surgery, medicine, pathology and radiology knowledge assessment Written exam	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Integrated OSCE Integrated Clinics: BringYourOwnDevice exam on campus	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Viva voce Oral examination covering oral medicine, pathology, surgery, and radiology	0%	Formal exam period	20 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	OSB participation & online submission Participation and online submission	0%	Multiple weeks	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Endodontics pre-clinical assessment Simulation assessment-Preparation and obturation of molar tooth.	0%	Multiple weeks	4 hrs 30 mins
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	EBP small continuous assessments Canvas submissions	0%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Attendance	Participation in required learning activities Participation at required learning activities	0%	Ongoing	As rostered/ timetabled
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Fixed prosthodontics pre-clinical continuous assessment Continuous clinical assessment	0%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	CS&CS clinical assessment Combined continuous clinical and clinical experience assessment	0%	Ongoing	Continuous
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	IPT – patient safety team-based learning See rubric	0%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	DMD Project Showcase See rubric	0%	Week 03 Due date: 11 Feb 2025 at 10:00	See rubric
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Professional goals, reflection and learning advisor meetings Online submission and meeting	0%	Week 08	Week 8 for submission
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Student reflection End of semester reflection	0%	Week 13 Due date: 30 May 2025 at 11:59	Online submission
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Clinical portfolio Risr forms - reflection on cases (completed or in progress)	0%	Week 13 Due date: 30 May 2025 at 23:59	Online submission
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = AI allowed ?

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) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site.

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 will apply in line with clause 7A of the Assessment Procedures 2024 Refer link: https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2012/267&RendNum=0

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.

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
Multiple weeks	Orientation - DMD and WCOH multiple sessions	Block teaching (28 hr)
	Orientation - DMD and SDH multiple sessions	Block teaching (28 hr)
	CS & CS - Tooth Cons - Advanced Composite Resin Practical Session 1: Dr Elvis Trinh	Simulation laboratory (2.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Tooth Cons - Advanced Composite Resin Practical Session 2: Dr Elvis Trinh	Simulation laboratory (2.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Tooth Cons - Advanced Composite Resin Practical Session 3: Dr Elvis Trinh	Simulation laboratory (2.5 hr)
	CS &CS - Rem Pros: Rem Pros Lab Sessions aligned with stages of denture construction for the Rem Pros Clinical course	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	CS & CS - Endo - Endo Course SIM Clinic Sessions - Dr Ati Sadr	Simulation laboratory (4 hr)
	CS & CS - Clinical Leadership Program (CLP) group sessions - Dr Smitha Sukumar and CLP team	Workshop (3 hr)
	CS & CS - Fixed Pros - Compulsory Demonstration tutorial - Pre SIM session - Weekly Thur nights during semester before each Fri SIM session - Dr David Goh	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Periodontics - Revision course - Practical Session 1: Dr Emilija Chouseas	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	CS & CS - Periodontics - Revision course - Practical Session 2: Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
	OSB - Oral Bio LifeScience - Mutliple Sessions OSB Basecamp - A.Prof Jin Long Gao	Workshop (3 hr)
Week -01	CS & CS - Oral Surg 2 - Clinical assessment of the surgical patient – Dr Eric Carter	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Ortho - Introduction to Orthodontics and the need for ortho-treatment - Prof Ali Darendeliler	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Fixed Pros - Principles of full coverage preparation 1- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Fixed Pros- How to prepare a Crown: Step by Step - Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Fixed Pros - Introduction to Fixed Prosthodontics Course - Sessions, Assessment and Marking Criteria - Dr David Goh	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & Cs - Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging of impacted teeth - Dr Shwetha Hegde	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Normal Mucosa - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS&CS-Rem Pros: Indications and contraindications for partial dentures - Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	UOS - SDDM6311 Unit of Study Information Session - Dr Phillip Burke & Dr Emiljia Chouseas	Lecture (2 hr)
Week -02	EBP - DMD3 Student-led Conference Research Day: Dr Shanika Nanayakkara	Workshop (7 hr)
	CS & CS: Emergency Dentistry and Acute Clinic Introduction- Dr Tony Skapetis and Dr Herdeza Verzosa	Workshop (3 hr)
	CS&CS-Rem Pros: Review of partial dentures - Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -03	CS & CS - Tooth Cons - Advanced Composite Resin Practical Session 4: Dr Elvis Trinh	Simulation laboratory (2.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Tx Planning - Brushing up on Treatment Planning - Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Tx Planning - Online Module - Taking a diet history - Dr Thilini Jayasinghe and Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 1. Introduction to extraction clinics – Dr Michael Hornby	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cs & Cs - Oral Surg: OS Skills Workshop - Dr Michael Hornby	Lecture (3 hr)
	CS&CS Endo: Introduction to Endodontics in clinic - Dr Atieh Sadr	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -04	CS&CS-Rem Pros: Overview of SCORPIO - Geoffrey Borlase (pre-recorded)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -05	CS &CS -Rem Pros: Pre semester Rem Pros Lab Revision Sessions x 2 sessions: A. Surveying and B. Denture Design - (1.5 hrs each session - 3hrs total)	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
Week 01	CS & CS - Cariology - Dental Caries Prevention in Older Adults and Root Caries Management- Dr Rahena Akhter	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Cariology - Cariology Clinical Update on the Caries Management System- Dr Rahena Akhter	Lecture (1 hr)
	LCP - The Law of Negligence and Assault in Dental practice- A/Prof John Dale	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Radiology- MRI, Ultrasound and nuclear medicine- Dr Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS - CS Endo - Endodontic management of open apex teeth - Dr Harry Mohan	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS ED: Emergency Dentistry and Acute Care 1- Dr Umesh Gaikwari	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OPath - Inflammatory and Reactive lesions of the oral mucosa - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS&CS-Rem Pros: Review of complete denture - Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS - Fixed Pros: Treatment Planning in Fixed Prosthodontics - Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Ortho: Growth and development in adolescents and later stages of growth. Dr Narayan Gandedkar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Ortho: Cranio-facial growth -Dr Narayan Gandedkar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Perio: New classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and conditions -revision- Prof Axel Spahr	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	CS & CS - Endo - Endodontic Case Management (sequencing pre build up and organisation of the restoration) - Dr Harry Mohan	Lecture (1 hr)
	LCP: Professional Practice - Professional Practice workshop - Prof Alexander Holden	Lecture (3 hr)
	CS & CS - Emergency Dentistry 2 - Dr Tony Skapetis	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Oral Surg - 3 Management of an elective surgical case: the difficult extraction and surgical management of a failed exodontia - Dr Michael Hornby	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Radiology - Malignant neoplasms - Dr Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Pigmented lesions. Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Oral Surg - 4. Management and prevention of common complications - OS Registrar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Ortho: Development of Occlusion and classification of malocclusions. Dr Morris Rapaport	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS -Perio: Attachment loss, Classification and Treatment Planning- Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	CS & CS - Endo - Evaluating treatment outcomes (what is a failure?) - Dr Harry Mohan	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Oral Surg - 5 Infections - Dr Anthony Naim	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - White lesions. Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS&CS-Ortho: Cephalometric analysis, Space Analysis-Arch length discrepancy. Dr Oyku Dalci	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS FP: Principles of full coverage preparation 2- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Ortho: Clinical examination, patient history. Dr Oyku Dalci	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Rem Pros: System of design for RPD - Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Perio: What does structured Periodontal Therapy look like?- Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	CS & CS - Endo - Cracks vs Fractures in Endodontics - Dr Mehdi Rahmi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Minimum Intervention Dentistry - Prof Vesna Miletic	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Vesicullobullous Disease - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Oral Surg - 6 - Sinusitis, fistulae, and foreign bodies in the sinus - OS Registrar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS -Fixed Prosthodontics: Impressions in Fixed Prosthodontics- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS-Rem Pros: Precision attachments for RPD – Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Ortho: Aetiology of malocclusion. Dr Mark Kebsch	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS &CS - Fixed Pros: Provisionalisation- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS &CS -Rem Pros: Combination Syndrome and its management – Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	CS & CS - Oral Surg - PBL Seminar 1 - Dr Ying Shi Chang	Workshop (2 hr)
	CS & CS - Endo - Surgical Endodontics - Dr Geoff Young	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Endo - Pre Formative Exam Information Session + Q & A- Dr Atieh Sadr	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Oral Ulcerations - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 7. Oral lesions: differential diagnosis and biopsy techniques - OS Registrar	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	CS & CS - Endo - Management of other endodontic complications - A.Prof William Ha	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Diagnosis and management of cracked teeth - Dr Kathy Lee	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Radiology - Soft tissue calcifications and salivary gland diseases - Dr Shwetha Hegde	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Emergency Dentistry 3 - DR Tony Skapetis	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Tx Planning - Managing Acute Care Patient: A Review - Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Management Non-Carious tooth loss - Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 8 -.Endocrine Disorders - OSRegistrar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Ortho: Biological basis of orthodontic treatment. Prof Ali Darendeliler	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Ortho: Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr Oyku Dalci	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Ortho: Types of orthodontic treatment. Prof Ali Darendeliler	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Fixed Pros: Colour Science: Shade Selection- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS &CS -Rem Pros: Over-dentures – Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	CS & CS - OralSurg - 9 Preprosthetic surgery: Soft and hard tissue.- Dr Michael George	Lecture (1 hr)
	IPT - Interprofessional Learning - Pt Safety Workshop - IPL team & Dr Phillip Burke	Workshop (3 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 12. MRONJ - Medication osteonecrosis of the jaw: risk factors, staging and management - Dr Ying Shi Chang	Lecture (1 hr)
	LCP - DMD 3 Communications Workshop - Dr Kristy Choi	Workshop (1.5 hr)
	CS&CS -Rem Pros: Question and Answer Session – Phillip Burke (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS FP: Occlusion Considerations in Fixed Prosthodontics- Dr David Goh/ Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Infections of the Maxillofacial Skeleton 1 - Dr D Shah	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Infections of the Maxillofacial Skeleton 2 - Dr D Shah	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 10 - Management of the radiotherapy patient – Dr Nectarios Andrews	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS OralMed/OralPath- Oral Cancer 1 – Aetiopathogenesis and Epidemiology. Dr Mark Schifter	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Assessing the restorability of a tooth - Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Periodontics: Boring instrumentation. Why do not I just prescribe antibiotics? Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS -Orthopaedic treatment of skeletal malocclusions. Dr Oyku Dalci	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS TC: Occlusion and Restorative Dentistry 1 - Dr David Goh or Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Fixed Pros: Principles of Cementation- Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	CS & CS - Endo - Endodontic Retreatment - Dr Kim Dang	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Cariology - Black is back! Clinical application of Silver fluoride - Dr Harleen Kumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 11. Pharmacology 1. DR Anthony Naim	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Endo - Pre Summative Exam Information Session + Q & A- Dr Atieh Sadr and Dr Xiaoyan Zhou	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Oral Cancer 2 – Management. Dr Mark Schifter	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS Paeds: Early Childhood Caries Diagnosis and Management- Dr Yvonne Chau (pre-recorded on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS-Orofacial Pain: TMD - Temporomandibular disorders. Dr Geoffrey Borlase	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Fixed Pros: Intracoronal Restorations: Onlays and Veneers- Dr David Goh or Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Fixed Pros: Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth- Dr David Goh / Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Fixed Pros: Material Science: Metal Alloys- Dr Ghada Soliman	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	CS & CS - ToothCons - Tooth Isolation for Restorative Dentistry - Prof Vesna Miletic	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Resin-dentine bonding review- Prof Vesna Miletic	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Oral Cancer 3 – Pre-malignant Conditions - Dr Mark Schifter	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Oral Surg - PBL Seminar 2 - Dr Ying Shi Chang	Workshop (2 hr)
	CS & CS Perio: Case Discussions (discussion will not be recorded)- Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik (Zoom link on Canvas)	Seminar (1 hr)
	CS&CS Perio: Learning Hub with a guest periodontist - Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik (Zoom link on Canvas)	Tutorial (1 hr)
	CS & CS Fixed Pros: Replacing Missing Teeth: Bridges- Dr David Goh / Dr Anna Yi	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Perio: Who cares about a few teeth? Systemic effects of Periodontal Diseases- Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	CS & CS Emerg/Acute/Paeds - Options for trauma management of the young permanent tooth 1 - Dr's Maansi Juneja / Yvonne Chau	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Radiology - Dx Bone Dysplasias - Dr Eduardo Delamare	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 13. General Anaesthesia. Dr Weber Huang	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Tips and Tricks: Resin Composite in Practice - Dr Smitha Sukumar	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Normal salivary glands - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - Emerg/Acute/Paeds - Classification, assessment and diagnosis, Trauma in the primary dentition - Dr Yvonne Chau and Dr Maansi Juneja	Lecture (1 hr)
	UOS - SDDM6311 Exam information Session - Dr Phillip Burke & Dr Emiljia Chouseas	Lecture (2 hr)
	CS & CS Perio: Periodontal Therapy: When do I need a scalpel? Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Perio: Why should I stop smoking when I have Periodontitis? Modifying factors of Periodontal Diseases- Dr Wendy Yu (Pre-recorded)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	CS & CS - Emerg/Acute/Paeds - Options for trauma management of the young permanent tooth 2. - Dr Yvonne Chau and Dr Maansi Juneja	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralSurg - 14. Surgical Management of Endodontic Problems - Dr Andrew Thorpe	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - Radiology - Radiographic analysis of jaw lesions - Dr Shwetha Hegde	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - ToothCons - Clinical techniques for bulk-fill composites - Prof Vesna Miletic	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS&CS Perio: My patient's immune system does not work properly. How does this affect Periodontal disease? Dr Olivia Nova (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS Perio: It is getting bloody! Periodontal Surgery: Basics and General Principles- Prof Axel Spahr (Zoom link on Canvas)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Salivary Gland pathology – Non neoplastic - Dr David Joo	Lecture (1 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Salivary Gland neoplasms – Benign and Malignant - Dr K Parthasarathi	Lecture (1.5 hr)
	CS & CS - OralMed/OralPath - Salivary hypofunction: Aetiology, diagnosis and management - Dr Suma Sukumar	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Weekly	Cs & Cs - Cinical - Clinical Sessions including: Integrated - Acute Care, Perio, Rem Pros, Extraction and Specialty Clinic rotations - Refer Clinical Rosters (Various Staff)	Clinical practice (3 hr)
Weekly	CS & CS - Fixed Pros - Fixed Pros Practical SIM Clinic Sessions weekly during semester - Dr David Goh	Simulation laboratory (2 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 required learning activity components of Units of Study, as detailed in the FMH - Sydney Dental School Attendance Provisions.
Absences: Any absences are to be notified in accordance with the absence reporting guidelines available in Student resources Canvas site.
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 as a clinician. 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.

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. Define negligence, consent and capacity with reference to legal principles and decisions. Communicate with patients and members of the dental team, and reflect on your learning in the clinical environment. Understand how dental care is funded.
LO2. Assess, interpret and manage the complex needs of partially and fully edentulous patients through sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based clinical care, within the scope of practice as defined by the Australian Dental Council.
LO3. Assess a tooth and its restorative needs and undertake restorative procedures upon any tooth following appropriate treatment planning, with the aim of providing a stable and sound foundation. Prepare a tooth for an indirect restoration.
LO4. Apply evidence-based practice principles to a patient case by integrating clinical expertise, patient preferences, and the best available evidence to formulate and implement an effective, patient-centered management plan. Evaluate the outcome for further modifications.
LO5. Diagnose trauma in adult as well as young permanent teeth and primary dentition. Provide immediate management and appropriate follow up for trauma.
LO6. Diagnose early childhood caries and appropriately describe activity of lesion Identify a child's dental caries risk. List management options for dental caries in paediatric patient. Apply appropriate caries management options to primary and mixed dentition based on risk, lesion extent, activity, and tooth longevity.
LO7. Prevent, diagnose and treat dental caries and non-caries related tooth loss, emphasizing patient-centered care, minimally invasive techniques and appropriate use of dental materials
LO8. Understanding the patient journey in Emergency Dentistry in public health care. Have knowledge of the evidence supporting acute care emergency management. Manage dental emergencies.
LO9. Complete satisfactory endodontic management of a maxillary molar in the simulation clinic. Perform all steps of root canal treatment (RCT) in a maxillary molar addressing complex anatomy and variations.
LO10. Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills and professionalism in endodontics. Develop treatment plans and refer appropriately. Conduct root canal treatment on patients for single- and double-canal teeth from diagnosis to treatment, utilizing aseptic techniques, professionalism and effective communication. Provide emergency endodontic treatment. Diagnose and manage endodontic emergencies for all tooth types using appropriate procedures and pain management strategies.
LO11. Act holistically in the provision of healthcare by recognising the social, cultural, historical and political context of health and dentistry, and recognise and act on the presence of health inequities and disparities in society, including the impact of the social determinants of health.
LO12. Deliver safe and effective collaborative healthcare through inter- and intra-professional teamwork within the public healthcare system.
LO13. Integrate knowledge and understanding of social and cultural oral health, oral and systemic biosciences and clinical sciences to form a holistic view of health and apply a thorough knowledge of the complex interactions between oral health, nutrition, general health, drugs and systemic diseases that may have an impact on oral healthcare and oral diseases in the management of dental patients.
LO14. Understand at clinical, radiographic and histopathologic levels important conditions of the oro-facial tissues and their management. Manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures including appropriate local anesthesia and adverse outcomes.
LO15. Understand and manage the complete clinical course of diagnosis, screening, and the management of patients with periodontitis. Develop a complete, structured, and customised periodontal treatment for patients with mild to moderate periodontal tissue destruction and achieve stability of periodontal tissues.
LO16. Diagnose diseases of the dentition, mouth and associated structures. Formulate and record a comprehensive person-centered, evidence based oral health treatment plan. Obtain and record informed consent.
LO17. For the DMD Research Project: Develop the skills to design a well-organized and visually engaging poster to effectively present the project. Learn to structure and deliver a clear, concise verbal presentation, effectively highlighting key project information within a limited timeframe.
LO18. Understand how pathophysiology and clinical characteristics determine the prescription of diagnostic imaging modalities for all conditions affecting the dentomaxillofacial structures. Integrate the principles of pathology description from two- and three-dimensional imaging modalities into a comprehensive diagnostic imaging algorithm that contemplates the most significant conditions affecting the dentomaxillofacial structures.
LO19. Understand the basic concepts of preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment, and be able to define the basic concepts in treating patients with transverse maxillary deficiency. Understand the place of adjunctive orthodontic, restorative and prosthetic treatment in the definite phase of therapy.

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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