Outline

Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	24
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5115 and SDDM5125 and SDDM5215 and SDDM5225 and SDDM5216 and SDDM5226 and SDDM6311 and SDDM6321 and SDDM6411
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Anna Yi, anna.yi@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam	Orthodontics knowledge assessment Final exam - secure 1 hour	0%	Formal exam period	1 hour	AI prohibited
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Oral exam	Oral surgery viva Final exam - secure	0%	Formal exam period	20 minutes (oral)	AI prohibited
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Written exam	Oral surgery, oral pathology and medicine knowledge and application asse Final exam - secure	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
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Written exam	Prosthodontics knowledge assessment Final exam - secure	0%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
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Oral exam	UCC (Unseen Clinical Case) Oral exam (10 mins presentation, 15 minutes viva, 5 mins change over). 50 minutes preparation and review of materials prior to exam	0%	Formal exam period	30 minutes	AI prohibited
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Peer or expert observation or supervision	Clinical placement continuous workplace assessments Clinical sessional assessments, procedural experience, self-assessments	0%	Ongoing	Throughout the semester	AI prohibited
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Contribution	Evidence based practice case discussions Refer to EBP Lead	0%	Progressive	Discussion - open	AI allowed
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Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement	Clinical and pre-clinical placements (as rostered) Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement	0%	Progressive	Semester 2	Not applicable
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Written work	Law and regulations relevant to dental practice written task Production - written	0%	Week 08 Due date: 18 Sep 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 02 Oct 2026	Online written task	AI allowed
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Evaluation	POH in class quiz In class quiz	0%	Week 08	Refer to PHP Lead	AI allowed
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Portfolio or journal	End of semester portfolio Reflections on clinical cases, reflections on competencies, professional development goals, cultural competency log	0%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 Nov 2026	Online submission	AI allowed
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WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	CPR workshop - Clinic D, Level 3, WCOH	Workshop (2 hr)
Nitrous Oxide Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -02	Clinical Update	Lecture (1 hr)
Week -03	Implant Module Hands on Workshop - SDH SIM CLINIC LEVEL 5 Dr. Anna Yi	Workshop (3 hr)
Week -04	Medical Emergency Management Exercises - Cabaret L102 , WECC Level 1	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Week 01	Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Implant Module (Part 1 Hands-On Implant Planning) Dr. Anna Yi	Workshop (2 hr)
Orthodontics: Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults	Lecture (1 hr)
Orthodontics: Obstructive sleep apnoea in children	Lecture (1 hr)
Orthodontics: Orthognathic Surgery.	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Nitrous Oxide Workshop - Westmead Clinic D	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Esthetic Treatment Planning (Guest Lecturer Dr. Ricky Lim)	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Lab Communications (Guest Lecturer Dr. Ricky Lim)	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Fixed Prosthodontics: Implant Dentistry: Walking through a case from the beginning to the end (Dr. Kent Yuen)	Lecture (1 hr)
Orthodontics: Importance of Orthodontic Diagnosis as a General Practitioner	Lecture (1 hr)
Orthodontics: Interdisciplinary Treatment	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Nitrous Oxide Workshop - Westmead Clinic D	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	Communications workshop: Dentist in the real world	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Implantology, scope of practice (Guest Lecturer Dr. John Martin)	Lecture (1 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Peri-implantitis, case selection (Guest Lecturer Dr. Rohan Rodricks)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: History and Scientific Basis of Implant Dentistry; Dental Implant Anatomy	Lecture (1 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Prosthodontic Assessment for Dental Implants; Prosthodontic Planning: Single Implants	Lecture (1 hr)
How to run a successful private practice (Guest Lecturer Dr. Rohan Krishnan)	Lecture (1 hr)
Paediatric Dentistry: Paediatric case discussions.	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Dental Implant Surgery	Lecture (1 hr)
Medical Emergency Management Exercises - Case Study L101, WECC Level 1	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Professional Practice and Pop Oral Health	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 08	CS&CS OS: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Self-directed learning	Lecture (3 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Dental Implant Crowns	Lecture (1 hr)
Endodontics - Odontogenic vs Non-Odontogenic Pain	Lecture (1.5 hr)
IC seminar 1 DR SUKUMAR, SMITHA	Seminar (1 hr)
Infection Prevention and Control – a focus on working as a graduate.	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Dental Implant Complications	Lecture (1 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Occlusal Splints and Mandibular Advancement Splints	Lecture (1 hr)
IC seminar 2 DR SUKUMAR, SMITHA	Seminar (1 hr)
Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease - Oral Pathology/Oral Med.	Lecture (1 hr)
PH Block	Self-directed learning (10 hr)
Recognition of malignancy in the head and neck and when to refer	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Red Flag Day - COMPULSORY	Workshop (8.5 hr)
Week 11	CPR workshop - Clinic D, Level 3, WCOH	Workshop (2 hr)
Digital Dental Health Lecture Series: Digital Technology in Prosthodontics; Clinical Photography and 3D Photogrammetry	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	LA Update - Seminar Room 5, WECC Level 2	Workshop (2 hr)
Neuropathic orofacial pain, muscle and articular pain	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 13	Nitrous Oxide Workshop - Westmead Clinic D	Workshop (2 hr)

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.

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

LO1. Demonstrate appropriate professional and socially responsible behaviour in a professional practice setting.
LO2. Demonstrate ethical and culturally responsive behaviour in meeting the needs of patients including a concern for confidentiality and respect for individual autonomy, enabling patients and to make informed decisions about their dental care.
LO3. Provide clinical patient care in specialized and comprehensive care settings, in rural or urban locations. Safely perform relevant clinical procedures.
LO4. Assess, interpret and provide integrated management of the needs of dental patients through sound clinical reasoning and provision of evidence based clinical care within the scope of practice of a dentist
LO5. Apply a knowledge of human structure, function and behaviour surgical anatomy, physiology, pathology, medicine and pharmacology to the diagnosis and clinical management of dental patients and the prevention of oral conditions
LO6. Apply a knowledge of critical perspectives of aging to the clinical care of patients with advanced age
LO7. Explain and apply the regulatory conditions of professional dental registration and practice.
LO8. Engage with professional development programs which include contact with professional associations and other associations in the dental industry
LO9. Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and advanced clinical competence in common oral surgical procedures including local anaesthesia and surgical management
LO10. Maintain up-to-date, factual, objective and legible records that report relevant details of clinical history, clinical findings, investigations, information given to patients, medication and other management
LO11. Evaluate your own values and approaches to maintaining health and wellbeing. Develop a personal action plan.
LO12. Demonstrate effective inter-professional behaviours in collaboration and communication with peers and colleagues. Engage in constructive feedback conversations.
LO13. Take and interpret radiographs as indicated for oral diagnosis and treatment
LO14. Communicate effectively, professionally, and reflectively with diverse patients, staff and the broader healthcare team.
LO15. Reflect on own achievement of the competencies of a newly graduated dentist, as specified by the Australian Dental Council
LO16. Evaluate the ethical, social and professional considerations of cosmetic dental practice

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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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.3. communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care 2.5. recognise the importance of one’s own, colleagues’ and team members’ health to occupational risks and its impact on the ability to practise 2.6. understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.2. demonstrate appropriate caring behaviour towards patients and respect professional boundaries between themselves and patients, patient’s families and members of the community 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 1.8. understand the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources, and recognise local and national needs in health care and service delivery across Australia’s geographical areas 1.9. provide culturally safe and culturally competent practice that includes recognition of the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to oral health care provision 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.8. understand the principles of dispute resolution
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.2. demonstrate appropriate caring behaviour towards patients and respect professional boundaries between themselves and patients, patient’s families and members of the community 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 3.2. apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care 6.1. Clinical Information Gathering (covers the collection and recording of information that is necessary and relevant) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.1.3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice 6.1.5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease 6.1.6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy 6.2. Diagnosis and Management Planning (covers the identification of disease or abnormalities that require treatment or investigation) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.2.1. recognise health as it relates to the individual 6.2.2. diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management 6.2.3. determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning 6.2.4. formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan 6.2.5. determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional 6.2.6. obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment 6.3. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation (covers the provision of evidencebased patient-centred care) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.3.1. apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.10. manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies 6.3.11. manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures 6.3.12. administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents 6.3.13. evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes 6.3.2. apply the principles of behaviour management 6.3.3. manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.4. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements 6.3.5. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of pulp and periapical diseases and conditions with endodontic treatment 6.3.6. manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations 6.3.7. utilise patient removable prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.8. utilise fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.9. manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 6.1. Clinical Information Gathering (covers the collection and recording of information that is necessary and relevant) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.1.3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice 6.1.5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease 6.1.6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy 6.2. Diagnosis and Management Planning (covers the identification of disease or abnormalities that require treatment or investigation) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.2.1. recognise health as it relates to the individual 6.2.2. diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management 6.2.3. determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning 6.2.4. formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan 6.2.5. determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional 6.2.6. obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment 6.3. Clinical Treatment and Evaluation (covers the provision of evidencebased patient-centred care) - On graduation a dentist must be able to: 6.3.1. apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.10. manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies 6.3.11. manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures 6.3.12. administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents 6.3.13. evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes 6.3.14. manage dental emergencies 6.3.15. manage medical emergencies 6.3.2. apply the principles of behaviour management 6.3.3. manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.4. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements 6.3.5. manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of pulp and periapical diseases and conditions with endodontic treatment 6.3.6. manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations 6.3.7. utilise patient removable prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.8. utilise fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function and stabilise the occlusion 6.3.9. manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 5.1. understand the biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease 5.2. understand the theories and principles of population oral health 5.3. understand the scientific principles and application of infection prevention and control 5.4. understand the scientific basis, application and risks of using ionising radiation 5.5. understand the scientific basis, application, limitations and risks of using dental materials 5.6. understand the principles of pharmacology, the risks and limitations in using therapeutic agents and the implication of the Prescribing Competencies Framework on dental practice 5.7. understand the principles of risk management and quality improvement
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 3.2. apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care 4.1. understand the determinants of health, risk factors and behaviours that influence health 4.2. understand the theories and principles of health promotion 4.3. understand health promotion strategies to promote oral and general health 5.1. understand the biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.2.1. recognise health as it relates to the individual
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.5. recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team 1.7. understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner 2.6. understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care 2.8. understand the principles of dispute resolution
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.5. recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.1.3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice 6.1.5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease 6.1.6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy 6.2.2. diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management 6.3.11. manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures 6.3.12. administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents 6.3.14. manage dental emergencies 6.3.15. manage medical emergencies 6.3.2. apply the principles of behaviour management 6.3.3. manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures 6.3.9. manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.2. demonstrate appropriate caring behaviour towards patients and respect professional boundaries between themselves and patients, patient’s families and members of the community 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 1.7. understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.7. understand effective information management 6.1.1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status 6.1.6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy 6.2.4. formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan 6.2.5. determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional 6.2.6. obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 2.5. recognise the importance of one’s own, colleagues’ and team members’ health to occupational risks and its impact on the ability to practise
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 2.3. communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care 2.4. engage in mentor/mentee activities and leadership within a health care team 2.6. understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care 2.9. communicate responsibly and professionally when using media
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 5.4. understand the scientific basis, application and risks of using ionising radiation 5.7. understand the principles of risk management and quality improvement 6.1.4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.9. provide culturally safe and culturally competent practice that includes recognition of the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to oral health care provision 2.1. communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health 2.2. present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided 2.3. communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care 2.9. communicate responsibly and professionally when using media
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.4. recognise professional and individual scopes of practice 1.5. recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team 2.5. recognise the importance of one’s own, colleagues’ and team members’ health to occupational risks and its impact on the ability to practise
	Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist - 1.1. demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions 1.3. demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices 1.6. understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care 1.7. understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner

Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		demonstrate that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions
1.2		demonstrate appropriate caring behaviour towards patients and respect professional boundaries between themselves and patients, patient’s families and members of the community
1.3		demonstrate that all interactions focus on the patient’s best interests and provide patient-centred care, respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices
1.4		recognise professional and individual scopes of practice
1.5		recognise the importance of continuing professional development for all members of the dental team
1.6		understand the ethical principles and their application underpinning the provision of dental care
1.7		understand Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relevant to practise as a dental practitioner
1.8		understand the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources, and recognise local and national needs in health care and service delivery across Australia’s geographical areas
1.9		provide culturally safe and culturally competent practice that includes recognition of the distinct needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to oral health care provision
2.1		communicate and engage with patients, patient’s families and communities in relation to oral health
2.2		present clear information in a timely manner that ensures patients are advised of and understand care and treatment options to be provided
2.3		communicate with other health professionals involved in patients’ care
2.4		engage in mentor/mentee activities and leadership within a health care team
2.5		recognise the importance of one’s own, colleagues’ and team members’ health to occupational risks and its impact on the ability to practise
2.6		understand the importance of intra and interprofessional approaches to health care
2.7		understand effective information management
2.8		understand the principles of dispute resolution
2.9		communicate responsibly and professionally when using media
3.1		locate and evaluate evidence in a critical and scientific manner to support oral health care
3.2		apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care
3.3		understand scientific method and the role of research in advancing knowledge and clinical practice
4.1		understand the determinants of health, risk factors and behaviours that influence health
4.2		understand the theories and principles of health promotion
4.3		understand health promotion strategies to promote oral and general health
4.4		understand the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion
5.1		understand the biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease
5.2		understand the theories and principles of population oral health
5.3		understand the scientific principles and application of infection prevention and control
5.4		understand the scientific basis, application and risks of using ionising radiation
5.5		understand the scientific basis, application, limitations and risks of using dental materials
5.6		understand the principles of pharmacology, the risks and limitations in using therapeutic agents and the implication of the Prescribing Competencies Framework on dental practice
5.7		understand the principles of risk management and quality improvement
6.1.1		obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status
6.1.2		perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures
6.1.3		select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results
6.1.4		take radiographs relevant to dental practice
6.1.5		evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease
6.1.6		maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy
6.2		Diagnosis and Management Planning (covers the identification of disease or abnormalities that require treatment or investigation) - On graduation a dentist must be able to:
6.2.1		recognise health as it relates to the individual
6.2.2		diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management
6.2.3		determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning
6.2.4		formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan
6.2.5		determine when and how to refer patients to the appropriate health professional
6.2.6		obtain and record patient informed consent and financial consent for treatment
6.3.1		apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures
6.3.10		manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies
6.3.11		manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures
6.3.12		administer, apply and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents
6.3.13		evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes
6.3.14		manage dental emergencies
6.3.15		manage medical emergencies
6.3.2		apply the principles of behaviour management
6.3.3		manage a patient’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures
6.3.4		manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements
6.3.5		manage surgical and non-surgical treatment of pulp and periapical diseases and conditions with endodontic treatment
6.3.6		manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations
6.3.7		utilise patient removable prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury and stabilise the occlusion
6.3.8		utilise fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function and stabilise the occlusion
6.3.9		manage oral conditions, pathology and medically related disorders and diseases associated with the dentition, mouth and associated structures

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SDDM6421: Extramural and Advanced Clinical Practice 2

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

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