3020

Course Description: Provides initial clinical general practice dentistry knowledge &
experience which is basis of dental practice. Follows on from DENT2022 & stresses
diagnosis, treatment planning & provision of clinical care to adult & adolescent patients.
Introduces patient management. Application of skills & knowledge learnt in preclinical
environment, including preventive oral care & intra-coronal restorative dentistry, to clinical
care of patients. Develops skills in diagnosis, preventive oral health care, intra-coronal
restorative dentistry, basic endodontics & pain management.

1.2 Course Introduction

This course is designed to provide the initial clinical general dental practice knowledge and
experience which is the basis of dental practice following graduation.

The course follows on from the prior course in Dental Practice in Year 2, and stresses
diagnosis, treatment planning and provision of clinical care to adult and adolescent patients.
It also introduces patient management.

The course extends over 2 semesters, for a total of 28 weeks (which includes a one week
Block Teaching intensive prior to both semester one and two). Students are involved in
continuous patient care from week 2 of semester 1.

Students are expected to apply the skills and knowledge learnt in the pre-clinical
environment, including preventive oral care and intra-coronal restorative dentistry, to the
clinical care of patients.

Students will gain skills in diagnosis, preventive oral health care, intra-coronal restorative
dentistry, basic endodontics and pain management. They will develop an understanding of the
ethical, behavioural and communication principles governing the delivery of oral health care
to individuals.

Course Changes in Response to Previous Student Feedback

This course is re-designed and now contains material relevant only to Clinical Dentistry. Its
companion DENT3050 is a new course whose content was split from the previous course
DENT3022 in 2010. This was based on both student and staff feedback.

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each
assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.
Learning
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting
Objectives
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5,
Case Study 10%
due 28/10/2011 by 16.00 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1,
Endodontic case report case report
4.2
10%
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
Case Study case
10/10/2011 in lecture period 1.5, 1.7, 2.2, 2.3,
Case scenario assessment scenario
3.2, 4.1, 4.2
assessment
Clinical Examination 7 Mar 11 - 28 Oct 11 40% 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
 progressive 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1,
Progressive clinical
clinical 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2,
assessment
assessment 4.1, 4.2
Exam - during Exam Period
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
(Central) 11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
15% 1.5, 1.7, 2.3, 3.2,
Dental Practice 11 - written June Examination Period
4.1, 4.2
examination
Exam - during Exam Period
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
(School)
November Examination 25% 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2,
Dental Practice 11 - written
Period 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
examination

5.3 Late Submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks and other types of written

assessments after the deadline specified in the Course Profile will receive a penalty. The
penalty will be a deduction of 10% per day (including weekends and public holidays) or for
work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day.

Students who are unable to submit an assessment item by the due date because of
illness/medical condition or exceptional circumstances may apply for an extension of a
deadline. The application for an extension must be made on the Application for Extension of
Progressive Assessment form and submitted to the Learning Support Office (LSO),
Level 2, Clinical Building, Dental School (dentistry@uq.edu.au) at least 24 hours prior to the
submission date. Applications must be accompanied by relevant documentation to support
the request.

If an extension is approved, the new agreed date for submission will be noted on the
application and the student notified through their student email. An extension made on
medical grounds will usually be for the number of days for which the medical certificate
indicates the student was unwell, and should not exceed 14 days. Students who are ill for
more than 14 days are advised to seek advice regarding withdrawal without academic
penalty.

The guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment are provided on the University’s
myAdvisor website (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/extension-progressive-assessment),
and the application form may be found on
http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/forms/exams/progressive-assessment-extension.pdf.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

It is a requirement that the student passes BOTH sections of the assessment:

1. Written papers ( 40% of total) and endodontic case report (10% of total)

2. Progressive clinical assessment ( 40% of total) and case scenario assessment (10% of
total)

Please read the DENT3020 Course Guide available on the DENT3020 Blackboard site
for additional important information. This Guide has been placed in the Resources
Section of the site

Semester Examinations
Students should note that where formal written examinations are held at the end of
semester as part of course assessment, students must pass these examinations (regardless
of weighting) in order to pass the course. This is a School wide policy and over-rides any
course-specific policy in relation to passing end of semester examinations.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Endodontic case report

Type: Case Study
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2
Due Date:
due 28/10/2011 by 16.00
Weight: 10%
case report
Task Description: A case report describing treatment undertaken by the student on a patient
requiring endodontic treatment that they have personally carried out in DENT3020. If an
endodontic case has not been completed, an alternative case scenario will be provided.
Details will be posted on Blackboard.
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Case scenario assessment
Type: Case Study
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
Due Date:
10/10/2011 in lecture period
Weight: 10%
case scenario assessment
Task Description: A one-hour examination requiring each student's analysis of up to ten
Computer-Based Clinical Scenarios presented sequentially as Power Point Presentations.
Each image and scenario will depict some aspect of examination, diagnosis or management
of the oral condition of a patient presenting for treatment to a DENT3020 student. Students
will be provided with written scenarios that deliver relevant information for each image.
Students will be assessed on their responses. Further details which will be provided on
Blackboard.
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Progressive clinical assessment
Type: Clinical Examination
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
Due Date:
7 Mar 11 - 28 Oct 11
Weight: 40%
progressive clinical assessment
Task Description:

Progressive assessment will test developing clinical, professional and communication skills
acknowledging that performance should improve as the year progresses and with increased
experience in the clinic.

During both semesters, a sessional clinical grade will be awarded to each student. Grading
will not be given for individual patients but for the work of the session and will reflect
clinical performance as described above. Grading will be awarded on a scale of points
ranging from 1 to 10 as explained in the Course Guide and in Criteria and Marking.
The calculation of the final mark is not only derived by dividing the total points gained by the
number of sessions worked but also takes into account the quantity of work performed over
the year.

Marks will be entered in a record book at the end of each session. This book is held in Clinic
5 and is available for perusal by students at all times. It is suggested that any query a student
may have concerning the grading given for the session should be discussed without delay
with the Clinical Supervisors concerned.

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Dental Practice 11 - written examination
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
Due Date:
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
June Examination Period
Weight: 15%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Short essay
Task Description: Written assessments will test theoretical knowledge and application of
that knowledge relating to the learning objectives listed .
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Dental Practice 11 - written examination
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (School)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
Due Date:
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
November Examination Period
Weight: 25%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: Short essay
Task Description: Written assessments will test theoretical knowledge and application of
that knowledge relating to the learning objectives listed
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3030

Course Description: Management of patients requiring prosthodontic

treatment & necessary laboratory work, multi-disciplinary treatment planning &
treatment sequencing, development of professional skills & problem solving
skills. Provides exposure to removable & implant prosthodontics.

1.2 Course Introduction

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and clinical skills in provision of general
practice removable prosthodontic care to a range of patients, and to appreciate integration of
patient care with other disciplines.

Students enrolled in DENT3030 will be responsible for the clinical management of a number
of patients requiring removable prosthodontic treatment. The treatment of each patient will
involve a number of different disciplines of dentistry. The student will prepare a treatment
plan, considering the options and alternatives available. Any required laboratory work for
patients must be executed to a satisfactory level.

Required Resources

Complete denture and overdenture prosthetics [electronic resource] / Alfred H. Geering,

Martin Kundert, Charles C. Kelsey ; [translated in part by Richard Jacobi]. Publisher
Stuttgart ; New York : G. Thieme Verlag ; New York : Thieme Medical Publishers, 1993

Davenport, JC. A clinical guide to removable partial dentures: the assessment and
treatment of patients requiring RPDs. London, England: British Dental Association, 2000.

Prosthetic treatment of the edentulous patient / R.M. Basker, J.C. Davenport. Publisher
Oxford : Blackwell Munksgaard, 2002. 4th ed.

Clinical manual of implant dentistry / Mithridade Davarpanah ... [et al.] ; in cooperation
with Richard J. Lazzara ... [et al.] ; translation by Marie Pascale Hippolyte. Publisher
London : Quintessence, c2003.

Brudvik, JS. Advanced removable partial dentures. Chicago: Quintessence Pub. Co., 1999

MacEntee, MI. The Complete Denture, A Clinical Pathway. Chicago: Quintessence,

1999. ISBN 0-86715-350-4

Occlusion / Major M. Ash, Sigurd Ramfjord. Philadelphia : Saunders, 1995. 4th ed.

3.2 Recommended Resources

Budtz-Jorgensen, E. Prosthodontics for the Elderly Diagnosis and Treatment. Chicago:

Quintessence, 1999
Implant prosthodontics : clinical and laboratory procedures / Patrick J. Stevens, Edward J.
Fredrickson, Maurice L. Gress.
Publisher St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, c2000. Edition 2nd ed.

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each
assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.
Learning
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting
Objectives
1.15, 1.16, 1.17,
35% 1.18, 1.19, 2.1, 2.2,
Practical 28 Feb 11 09:00 - 28 Oct 11
Sem 1 + 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6,
Clinical work across the year 11:40
Sem 2 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,
3.5, 3.6
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8,
Viva 11 Apr 11 09:00 - 7 May 11 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
15%
Clinical Viva Examination 16:00 1.13, 1.14, 1.15,
1.16, 1.17, 1.18,
1.19
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
Exam - during Exam Period 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8,
(Central) 11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11 20% 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
Semester 1 Theory June Examination Period 90 minutes 1.14, 1.15, 1.16,
examination 1.17, 1.18, 2.4, 3.1,
3.3
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
Exam - during Exam Period
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8,
(Central) 30%
November Examination 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
Semester 2 theory 90 minutes
Period 1.13, 1.16, 1.19, 2.3,
examination
2.4, 2.5, 3.6
Other Requirements & Comments : Students must pass each of the clinical, case report
and theory components to pass the course. This means that they must gain an overall pass in
the clinic, a pass in the case report, and more than 50% in the combination of the two end of
semester theory examinations

5.3 Late Submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks and other types of written

assessments after the deadline specified in the Course Profile will receive a penalty. The
penalty will be a deduction of 10% per day (including weekends and public holidays) or for
work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day.

Students who are unable to submit an assessment item by the due date because of
illness/medical condition or exceptional circumstances may apply for an extension of a
deadline. The application for an extension must be made on the Application for Extension of
Progressive Assessment form and submitted to the Learning Support Office (LSO),
Level 2, Clinical Building, Dental School (dentistry@uq.edu.au) at least 24 hours prior to the
submission date. Applications must be accompanied by relevant documentation to support
the request.
If an extension is approved, the new agreed date for submission will be noted on the
application and the student notified through their student email. An extension made on
medical grounds will usually be for the number of days for which the medical certificate
indicates the student was unwell, and should not exceed 14 days. Students who are ill for
more than 14 days are advised to seek advice regarding withdrawal without academic
penalty.

The guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment are provided on the University’s
myAdvisor website (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/extension-progressive-assessment),
and the application form may be found on
http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/forms/exams/progressive-assessment-extension.pdf.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

Required work: Students are required to (A) satisfactorily complete at least 4 units, which
would normally be comprised of two partial chrome denture units, and one F/F patient with 2
units, or the equivalent, and (B) to treat the allocated patients for assessments, reviews,
relines and repairs. Attendance at rostered clinical sessions is compulsory. Each clinical
session will be graded on a 1-7 basis.

Students who miss more than 2 clinical sessions during the year because of illness or other
reasons (even if notified) will be required to undertake "catch-up" sessions during the
semester, subject to clinic space and staff availability.

Students must pass both the clinical and the theory components to gain a passing grade.

A formal component of the assessment for clinical work in DENT3030 is a warning card
system. Any of the following will result in the student receiving a "yellow card" status on
their sessional grading sheet:
a. Late attendance to the clinic by more than 10 minutes.
b. Unwillingness to see allocated patients for reviews, adjustments and relines.
c. Not entering the correct ADA item codes on the patient's record.
d. Breach of OH&S or infection control requirements in the clinic or laboratory.

Once at "yellow card" status, the next infringement in the year will move the student to "red
card" status, at which point they will be allocated a fail (a grade of 2 out of 7) for that week's
clinical session, and will be required to submit a written statement to the course coordinator
regarding how they intend to rectify their behaviour.

For the theory examinations, all material presented in lectures in DENT3030 is assessable.
The theory exams in DENT3030 will consider all lecture and seminar information from the
preceeding course DENT2032 as assumed knowledge.

Semester Examinations
Students should note that where formal written examinations are held at the end of semester
as part of course assessment, students must pass these examinations (regardless of
weighting) in order to pass the course. This is a School wide policy and over-rides any
course-specific policy in relation to passing end of semester examinations.
5.5 Assessment Detail

Clinical work across the year

Type: Practical
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
Due Date:
28 Feb 11 09:00 - 28 Oct 11 11:40
Weight: 35%
Sem 1 + Sem 2
Task Description: Treatment of patients to a high technical standard (function and
aesthetics) is expected, and excellence is expected in all work undertaken including
laboratory work. Attendance at all clinical sessions is mandatory. Professionalism as well as
time management and compliance with infection control measures will also be taken into
account in determining sessional grades.
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Clinical Viva Examination
Type: Viva
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19
Due Date:
11 Apr 11 09:00 - 7 May 11 16:00
Weight: 15%
Task Description: Students will be assessed in a 15 minute viva examination (15%)on
clinical and lecture material presented.
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Semester 1 Theory examination
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.14,
1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3
Due Date:
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
June Examination Period
Weight: 20%
90 minutes
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay, Problem solving
Task Description:

Short answer and mini-essay questions on patient management

Short answer and mini-essay questions on removable prosthodontics

It is highly recommended to attend all lecture classes, as the material from each of these is
examinable.

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Semester 2 theory examination
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
1.13, 1.16, 1.19, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.6
Due Date:
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
November Examination Period
Weight: 30%
90 minutes
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay, Problem solving
Task Description:

Short answer and min-essay questions on implant dentistry

Short answer and minj-essay questions on removable prosthodontics

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3042

Course Description: Basic instruction in laboratory & clinical techniques in paediatric

dentistry & orthodontics.

1.2 Course Introduction

Dentistry for children is an essential component of general practice. Sound laboratory

techniques and basic clnical methods form strong foundations for patient care in paediatric
dentistry and orthodontics. A basic undergraduate course in dentistry for children would
provide these important foundations for general clinical practice.

Course Changes in Response to Previous Student Feedback

Changes have been made to this course based on student feedback and peer review mainly in
relation to orthodontic preclinical exercises. PBL/case based exercises have been introduced.

Recommended Resources

McDonald RE, Avery DR. Dentistry for the child and adolescent. 9th ed. St Louis: Mosby,
2009.

Andreasen J. Traumatic injuries to the teeth. Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 2003.

Pinkham JR, Casamassimo PS, Fields Jr HW, McTigue DJ, Nowak AJ. Pediatric
dentistry: infancy through adolescence. 4th edition. St Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2005.

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each
assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.
Learning
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting
Objectives
Practical
Orthodontic 28 Feb 11 09:00 - 30 May 11
25% 1
preclinical/laboratory 12:00
esessions
Exam - during Exam Period
(Central) 11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
37.5% 1, 2, 3
Orthodontic Theory Written June Examination Period
Exam
25 Jul 11 08:45 - 28 Oct 11
12:00
Attendance
Attendance Orthodontic Clinical Sessions
is 1, 3
Clinical Orthodontic Sessions are held on alternate weeks
compulsory
with Paediatric Laboratory
Sessions
Laboratory 25 Jul 11 09:00 - 24 Oct 11 12.5% 2
Laboratory paedodontic 12:00
technique work Undertaken in second
 semester on weeks alternating
with orthodontic clinical
sessions
4 Oct 11 07:30 - 4 Oct 11
Clinical Examination
09:00
Orthod. Objective Structured 12.5% 1, 3
OSCE during lecture time on
Clinical Exam(OSCE)
4/10/2011
Exam - during Exam Period
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
(Central)
November Examination 12.5% 1, 2, 3
Paediatric Dentistry Theory
Period
Written Exam

5.3 Late Submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks and other types of written

assessments after the deadline specified in the Course Profile will receive a penalty. The
penalty will be a deduction of 10% per day (including weekends and public holidays) or for
work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day.

Students who are unable to submit an assessment item by the due date because of
illness/medical condition or exceptional circumstances may apply for an extension of a
deadline. The application for an extension must be made on the Application for Extension of
Progressive Assessment form and submitted to the Learning Support Office (LSO),
Level 2, Clinical Building, Dental School (dentistry@uq.edu.au) at least 24 hours prior to the
submission date. Applications must be accompanied by relevant documentation to support
the request.

If an extension is approved, the new agreed date for submission will be noted on the
application and the student notified through their student email. An extension made on
medical grounds will usually be for the number of days for which the medical certificate
indicates the student was unwell, and should not exceed 14 days. Students who are ill for
more than 14 days are advised to seek advice regarding withdrawal without academic
penalty.

The guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment are provided on the University’s
myAdvisor website (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/extension-progressive-assessment),
and the application form may be found on
http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/forms/exams/progressive-assessment-extension.pdf.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

To pass DENT 3042, students MUST obtain a pass grade in EACH of the following
components:

1. Orthodontic Preclincial and Laboratory Exercises

2. Paediatric Dentistry Technique Work
3. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Orthodontics
4. Orthodontic Clinical Sessions (non-numerical assessment ie. Competent)
5. Semester 1 Orthodontic Theory Examination
6. Semester 2 Paediatric Dentistry Theory Examination

Semester Examinations

Students should note that where formal written examinations are held at the end of semester
as part of course assessment, students must pass these examinations (regardless of
weighting) in order to pass the course. This is a School wide policy and over-rides any
course-specific policy in relation to passing end of semester examinations.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Orthodontic preclinical/laboratory esessions

Type: Practical
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1
Due Date:
28 Feb 11 09:00 - 30 May 11 12:00
Weight: 25%
Task Description:

Orthodontic preclinical and laboratory exercises

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Orthodontic Theory Written Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Due Date:
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
June Examination Period
Weight: 37.5%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay
Task Description:

Written paper based on orthodontic topics ONLY

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Clinical Orthodontic Sessions
Type: Attendance
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 3
Due Date:
25 Jul 11 08:45 - 28 Oct 11 12:00 Orthodontic Clinical Sessions are held on alternate
weeks with Paediatric Laboratory Sessions
Weight: Attendance is compulsory
Task Description:

Orthodontic clinical sessions will be held in second semester on weeks alternating with
paedodontic laboratory techniques. Students will be required to observe/assist DENT4042
students in the orthodontic clinic.

A non-numerical grade will be recorded for each orthodontic clinical session. Clinical
performance will be assessed in accordance with the applicable criterion referenced
assessment items. Attendance and punctuality are compulsory. Students must achieve a
greater than 90% number of "competent" and/or "outstanding" grades relative to the
number of "unacceptable " and/or "marginal" grades in order to pass the clinical component
in orthodontics irrespective of the marks obtained in the other assessment items. Non-
attendance without appropriate prior notification will result in an unacceptable grade for
the orthodontic clinical session.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the individual student to present their clinical
attendance folder to the orthodontic clinical supervisor at the end of each orthodontic clinical
session for confirmation of attendance and grading. In the event that the clinical attendance
folder is not signed off by the orthodontic clinical supervisor, an unacceptable grade will be
recorded for that session.

Any student who is unable to attend their scheduled clinical orthodontic session MUST
inform Clinic 6 and provide appropriate documentation to the Dental School Office. Such
students MUST also inform their orthodontic clinical supervisor to arrange appropriate
remediation.

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Laboratory paedodontic technique work
Type: Laboratory
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2
Due Date:
25 Jul 11 09:00 - 24 Oct 11 12:00 Undertaken in second semester on weeks
alternating with orthodontic clinical sessions
Weight: 12.5%
Task Description:

Laboratory exercises in restorative and endodontic techniques in paediatric dentistry.

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Submission: Assessment of each pedodontic technique exercise in the laboratory
Orthod. Objective Structured Clinical Exam(OSCE)
Type: Clinical Examination
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 3
Due Date:
4 Oct 11 07:30 - 4 Oct 11 09:00 OSCE during lecture time on 4/10/2011
Weight: 12.5%
Task Description:

A multiple station objective structured clinical examination will be conducted in the

scheduled lecture period on 05/10/10. This examination will be used to assess all areas of
ORTHODONTICS clinical knowledge and application.

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Paediatric Dentistry Theory Written Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Due Date:
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
November Examination Period
Weight: 12.5%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay
Task Description:

Written paper based paediatric dentistry topics ONLY.

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3050

Course Description: Introduction to areas pertinent to a dental student's

personal & professional development. Themes include psychosocial issues in
dentistry, communications skills training, health care systems in Australia, an
introduction to epidemiology, interprofessional education, dental ethics & its
application, information literacy & critical appraisal of literature, self-appraisal &
reflection of clinical practice with a view to professional growth.

This is an exciting course that will introduce you to oral epidemiology, and communication
skills for application in dentistry generally and in a clinical setting. This course also provides
students with knowledge about the influence of the history and culture of Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and how this underpins their health and well being.
This course is designed to equip students with skills to engage with Australian Indigenous
people with cultural sensitivity and respect.

The course is broken down into two modules and extends over 2 semesters. Students are
involved in continuous patient care (in other clinical courses) from week 2 of semester 1.
Students are expected to gradually apply the skills and knowledge learnt in this personal and
professional development stream, in this case epidemiology, communication and cultural
sensitivity, to the clinical care of patients.

3.1 Required Resources

Aboriginal Cultural Orientation

3.2 Recommended Resources

Gordis, L. (2009) Epidemiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. [ebook]

Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R., & Kjellstrom, T (c2006) Basic Epidemiology. 2nd ed. Geneva:
World Health Organisation [ebook]

Higgs, Joy; Ajjwi, Rola; McAllister, Lindy; Trede, Franziska; Loftus, Stephen
(2008) Communicating in the Health Sciences. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press:
Melbourne, 2008.

Carson B, Dunbar T, Chenhall R. Social Determinants of Indigenous Health. (2007)

Crows Nest, NSW. Allen & Unwin.

Taylor K, Guerin P. Health care and indigenous Australians: cultural safety in practice.
(2010) South Yarra, Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan.

Diamond J. Guns, germs and steel: a short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years.
(1998) London, Vintage.

Guns, germs and steel [videorecording] (2006) Sydney, NSW. ABC.

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each
assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.
Learning
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting
Objectives
Exam - Mid Semester During
Class 13 Apr 11 25% 1, 2
Mid Semester Exam
Other
In class critical appraisal 18 May 11 25% 1, 2, 3
exercise
Exam - during Exam Period
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
(Central) 50% 1, 2, 3, 10
June Examination Period
Semester 1 Final Exam
Report
7 Sep 11 16:00 20% 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Written Report
Exam - Mid Semester During
Class 5 Oct 11 30% 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Mid Semester Exam
Exam - during Exam Period 5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
(Central) November Examination 50% 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Semester 2 Final Exam Period

5.3 Late Submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks and other types of written

assessments after the deadline specified in the Course Profile will receive a penalty. The
penalty will be a deduction of 10% per day (including weekends and public holidays) or for
work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day.

Students who are unable to submit an assessment item by the due date because of
illness/medical condition or exceptional circumstances may apply for an extension of a
deadline. The application for an extension must be made on the Application for Extension of
Progressive Assessment form and submitted to the Learning Support Office (LSO),
Level 2, Clinical Building, Dental School (dentistry@uq.edu.au) at least 24 hours prior to the
submission date. Applications must be accompanied by relevant documentation to support
the request.

If an extension is approved, the new agreed date for submission will be noted on the
application and the student notified through their student email. An extension made on
medical grounds will usually be for the number of days for which the medical certificate
indicates the student was unwell, and should not exceed 14 days. Students who are ill for
more than 14 days are advised to seek advice regarding withdrawal without academic
penalty.

The guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment are provided on the University’s
myAdvisor website (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/extension-progressive-assessment),
and the application form may be found on
http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/forms/exams/progressive-assessment-extension.pdf.

Mid Semester Exam

Type: Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
13 Apr 11
Weight: 25%
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Short answer
Task Description: A 1h short answer exam covering material from Block teaching week
through to week 6 (inclusive).

In class critical appraisal exercise

Type: Other
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Due Date:
18 May 11
Weight: 25%
Task Description: A 1h in class critical appraisal of a specified journal article.
Semester 1 Final Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 10
Due Date:
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
June Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Short answer
Task Description: A 2h written exam covering all aspects of the semester 1 material.
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Written Report
Type: Report
Learning Objectives Assessed: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Due Date:
7 Sep 11 16:00
Weight: 20%
Task Description: A written report is required relating to an Australian Indigenous health
issue. This report will be in the form of a critical appraisal of a relevant journal article
selected by the student. This is an individual task.
Mid Semester Exam
Type: Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Due Date:
5 Oct 11
Weight: 30%
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Short answer
Task Description: A 1h in class short answer exam covering content from weeks 1-9 of
semester 2.
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Semester 2 Final Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Due Date:
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
November Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Short answer
Task Description: A 2h written exam covering all semester 2 material.
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3062

Course Description: Interface between basic science & clinical dentistry,

provides sound clinical understanding that underpins diagnosis of important oral
diseases. Applied microbiology & immunology of importance in oral diseases,
outline of cellular & molecular basis of health & disease, systemic disease
conditions relevant to dental practice.

Intro: The course is designed to provide an interface between basic science and clinical
dentistry. It commences with a focus on applied microbiology and immunology of
importance in oral diseases. This is followed by an outline of the cellular and molecular basis
of health and disease, and the course progresses through the study of a number of systemic
disease conditions relevant to dental practice. The knowledge obtained will provide a
foundation for the move into clinical dentistry. The emphasis of this course is to provide the
student with a sound clinical understanding that underpins diagnosis of important oral
diseases.

2.1 Course Aims

DENT3062 Oral Diagnostic Sciences I comprises the basic diagnostic sciences required by
students in the third year of the BDSc program. It is a natural extension from DENT2052 and
DENT2062, and links with the basic surgical sciences stream DENT3072 Oral Surgical
Sciences I that runs parallel to and concurrent with this course.

This course is focused on the applied and clinical importance of microbiology, immunology,
pathology, and molecular genetics. It emphasizes the relevance of the diagnostic process,
irrespective of the subject matter covered. Components of this course including Applied
Clinical Microbiology & Immunology, and Cellular & Molecular Pathology are delivered
highlighting their "diagnostic" importance.

DENT3062 builds on the basic sciences delivered in the second year of the BDSc program
DENT2052 and DENT2062. The content of these courses is assumed background knowledge
for DENT3062.

Subject areas will include:

1. Applied Clinical Microbiology & Immunology

• Acquisition of plaque, formation of biofilms
• Oral ecology and microbiota
• Oral diseases: including caries, periodontal diseases, salivary diseases
• Viral pathogens including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis
• Fungal infections relating to dentistry
• Immunodeficiency
• Immunological disease and immune based diagnostic tests
• Immunotherapy

2. Cellular & Molecular Pathology

• Inflammation and repair
• Neoplasia
• Thrombosis, embolism and infarction
• Respiratory pathology
• Cardiovascular and rheumatic heart disease
• Specific granulomatous diseases
• Gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology
• Bone, renal and endocrine pathology
• Blood and haematopoietic pathology
• Normal histology of relevant tissues and organs
• Hereditary conditions and dentistry
• Techniques for identification of defective genes
• Genetic engineering and dental practice

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1 Understand the role of infectious agents in oral disease etiology, and the basic tests
undertaken to recognise them, and be able to relate this to the body's response in
immunological and pathological terms.
2 Understand the cellular and molecular basis of oral disease, and demonstrate this
understanding by analysing relevant clinical problems and explaining a patient’s response to
infectious agents, and other immunological diseases and abnormalities.
3 Recognise the anatomical basis for common, dentally relevant, diseases of the principal
systems of the body, and understand, apply, and explain the oral manifestations of systemic
diseases and how the oral tissues are affected.
4 Understand the cellular and molecular basis of genetic disease, and genetic disorders that
affect the oro-facial region, and be able to analyse and explain these disorders.
5 Communicate with medical and dental colleagues on morbidity and terminal pathology,
from a basic understanding of the more common general systemic diseases and their
histopathology, and be able to relate this to normal

Learning
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting
Objectives
14 Apr 11 16:00 - 14 Apr 11
In Class Quiz
17:00 35% 1, 2
1st Semester MCQ Quiz
Thursday at 4PM
Presentation 5 May 11 16:00 - 2 Jun 11
1st Semester Group 17:00 15% 1, 2
Presentation Thursday at 4PM
Exam - during Exam Period
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
(Central) 50% 1, 2
June Examination Period
1st Semester Exam
8 Sep 11 16:00 - 8 Sep 11
In Class Quiz
17:00 35% 2, 3, 4
2nd Semester MCQ Quiz
Thursday at 4PM
Presentation 22 Sep 11 16:00 - 27 Oct 11
2nd Semester Group 17:00 15% 2, 3, 4, 5
Presentation Thursday at 4PM
Exam - during Exam Period 5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
(Central) November Examination 50% 2, 3, 4, 5
2nd Semester Exam Period

1. Knowledge of foundation course facts and concepts - competent

2. Application of course facts and concepts to a problem - competent
3. Analysis of presented information to determine relevance - competent
4. Evaluation of the appropriateness of a procedure for a given problem - competent
5. Factual knowledge - competent

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and
insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or
problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications:

(85-100%) To earn a Grade of 7, a student must demonstrate an excellent understanding of

the course material, and be highly proficient in applying appropriate techniques to
accurately solve both theoretical and practical problems. As for “Competent”, with
consistent evidence of insight and originality in defining and analysing issues or problems,
generating competing perspectives or hypotheses and in creating and evaluating solutions;
uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the field of Dentistry and
range of audiences encountered in professional practice.

A mark of at least 50% must be obtained, as specified for a Grade of 4.

1. Knowledge of foundation course facts and concepts - outstanding

2. Application of course facts and concepts to a problem - outstanding
3. Analysis of presented information to determine relevance - outstanding
4. Evaluation of the appropriateness of a procedure for a given problem - outstanding
5. Factual knowledge - outstanding

The minimum percentage required for a grade of 7 is: 85%

5.4 Other Assessment Information

ASSESSMENT IN THIS COURSE IS CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

REFERENCED.

It is a requirement that each student attend classes, practical sessions, and group
presentations. Specific criteria and standards will be provided for each assessment task
throughout the year before the task is undertaken. Each student/group will receive a marking
sheet detailing the assessment criteria and standards before the assessment task, and will
receive the completed marking sheet at the conclusion of the assessment task.

Students will be provided with appropriate feedback on their work in a timely manner.

It is strongly recommended that each student attend the lectures and seminars. These will
form the basis of assessable work. If a student is noted to be absent from more than 2
lectures/seminars/group presentations per semester without appropriate cause and approval,
the course coordinator will seek consultation with the student to remedy the situation, and if
this persists without reason, the student will be deemed not to have completed the necessary
tasks to satisfy this course.

A STUDENT MUST INDEPENDENTLY PASS BOTH COMPONENTS OF THIS

COURSE NAMELY (Applied Clinical Microbiology & Immunology) AND (Cellular &
Molecular Pathology).

A PASS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED FOR EACH END OF SEMESTER

EXAMINATION.
A supplementary exam will only be allowed if the student's overall mark at the end of
the course is over 50%.

Semester Examinations
Students should note that where formal written examinations are held at the end of semester
as part of course assessment, students must pass these examinations (regardless of
weighting) in order to pass the course. This is a School wide policy and over-rides any
course-specific policy in relation to passing end of semester examinations.

1st Semester MCQ Quiz

Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
14 Apr 11 16:00 - 14 Apr 11 17:00 Thursday at 4PM
Weight: 35%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Multiple-choice
Task Description: The 1st Semester MCQ Quiz is designed to text acquisition of basic
principles relating to content delivered in lectures/seminars related to applied clinical
microbiology and immunology. Only one answer is correct. Marks will only be deducted for
wrong or un-answered questions. No extra penalty will exist.
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1st Semester Group Presentation
Type: Presentation
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
5 May 11 16:00 - 2 Jun 11 17:00 Thursday at 4PM
Weight: 15%
Task Description: The 1st Semester Group Presentations in Applied Clinical Microbiology
& Immunology will follow on from the weekly SDL case. One group per week will tackle
additional questions relating to the material covered in the preceding week's case.
Presentations will be group-focused and delivered to the rest of the class, highlighing
pertinent features required to solve the clinical problem/case at hand. All group members are
required to participate in the solution, design, and delivery of the problem. Assessment for
this task will focus on the product and the process (ie, both the correctness of the information
provided, and the team/group work undertaken will be assessed. This includes peer
assessment.
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1st Semester Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
11 Jun 11 - 25 Jun 11
June Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Extended essay
Task Description: The 1st Semester Exam will take the format of a case scenario that is
accompanied by several short answer questions. It is the purpose of this examination to test
factual information, analysis of data, reasoning, and relevance.
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2nd Semester MCQ Quiz
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
8 Sep 11 16:00 - 8 Sep 11 17:00 Thursday at 4PM
Weight: 35%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Multiple-choice
Task Description: The 2nd Semester MCQ Quiz is designed to text acquisition of basic
principles relating to content delivered in lectures/seminars related to cellular and molecular
pathology. Only one answer is correct. Marks will only be deducted for wrong or un-
answered questions. No extra penalty will exist.
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2nd Semester Group Presentation
Type: Presentation
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5
Due Date:
22 Sep 11 16:00 - 27 Oct 11 17:00 Thursday at 4PM
Weight: 15%
Task Description: The 2nd Semester Group Presentations in Cellular & Molecular
Pathology will follow on from the weekly autopsy case. One group per week will summarise
the autopsy case, highlighting the pertinent features of the pathology, making clinical
correlations, and showing the oral relationship to such pathologies. Presentations will
be group-focused and delivered to the rest of the class. All group members are required to
participate in the solution, design, and delivery of the presentation. Assessment for this task
will focus on the product and the process (ie, both the correctness of the information
provided, and the team/group work undertaken will be assessed. This includes peer
assessment. You will also be required to submit an autopsy summary and histopathology
report as part of this assessment item.
2nd Semester Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5
Due Date:
5 Nov 11 - 19 Nov 11
November Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Extended essay
Task Description:

The 2nd Semester Exam will take the format of a case scenario/autopsy that is accompanied
by several short answer questions. It is the purpose of this examination to test factual
information, analysis of data, reasoning, and relevance.

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