The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

GUIDE FOR STUDY AND SUGGESTED READING FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION

Part I: General Dentistry

It is assumed that preventive dentistry will be a basic principle in all sections of the Examination. Candidates will be required to:
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Have you been to the college website www.racds.org?

Find there self assessment exercises in:
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General Dentistry Prosthodontics Endodontics Trauma management Dental materials Paediatric dentistry Periodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Also in the Final Exams section there is a web based educational tool to enable exam practice, with your answer marked by examiners and the result returned to you. There is a small fee for this service.

Have a broad knowledge of all aspects of Dentistry detailed in Part II, Sections (1) - *(3). Critically discuss and be prepared to cite current literature. For example, when answering questions, the position should be supported by a range of evidence cited in current literature. Identify and evaluate a range of conditions, develop a differential diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan. When the patient cannot be managed in the general practice, the candidate should be aware of other investigations and current treatment modalities. Have an ability to apply the basic sciences current literature to clinical care.

Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Dental Materials. Radiology, Radiography and its interpretation. Ethics, jurisprudence and dental informatics. The responsibilities of the dental surgeon as a health care professional in the community. Management of the anxious patient.

It must be emphasised that the Final Examination for Fellowship is directed towards the general practitioner. Part I of the Examination is compulsory. Candidates are required to select one of the elective sections in Part II of the Examination, according to their interest, background or experience. Candidates are required to satisfy the examiners in both Part I and Part II of the Examination. The emphasis in study should be directed towards current journals, monographs and summaries of the literature. The titles of journals and texts appearing here are intended as guidelines ONLY. Candidates should select their own examination reference inventory from these or other sources.

In addition to the above, candidates must have a knowledge of the following areas:
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Management of medical emergencies in Dental Practice. Infection Control Protocols including environmental protection legislation (relevant to the candidates national and regional authorities).

Final Exam Workshop

Aimed at young practitioners who are pursuing Fellowship in order to enhance their professional development. The emphasis of the workshop will be on diagnosis, analysis and treatment planning. The workshop will include sessions on report writing and case presentation and mock Viva exams. There is opportunity for critical peer review in a supportive and learning environment. Held September in Sydney Contact College Office for details

GUIDE FOR STUDY AND SUGGESTED READING FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION

Part II: Electives

Section (1): Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology
The Examination will include radiographic diagnosis and may include clinical examination of patients. Candidates will be required to have a broad knowledge of:
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Section (2): Restorative Dentistry and Periodontics

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in the various sections of Restorative Dentistry listed below, particularly in relation to preventive measures, diagnosis, treatment planning, and details of the treatment required for the preservation of teeth. In addition the candidate should be familiar with the currently accepted principles and philosophies of practice as outlined in texts accepted by university teaching programmes in restorative dentistry and periodontics. The various aspects of Restorative Dentistry will include:
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Section (3): Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

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The branches of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology. Pharmacology and therapeutics as applied to Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery. The principles, techniques and drugs used in local anaesthesia. The techniques of the administration and properties of drugs used in general anaesthesia. Principles of the surgical removal of teeth and retained roots, the surgical treatment of cysts and periapical infection, surgical procedures applicable to prosthetic dentistry and treatment of fractures of the jaw. Common oral tumours.

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Candidates will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge of:

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The principles of diagnosis of lesions of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. The techniques of biopsy. Common oral manifestations of systemic diseases. Common disorders of the dentition.

Candidates will not be required to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the operative techniques of major oral surgery procedures, the treatment of oral malignancies or extra oral operations. READING Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine and Oral Diseases I Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics I British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I Peterson, Ellis, Hupp & Tucker (eds) . Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 3rd ed. The C.V. Mosby Company, 1998 and Cawson RA, Binnie WH, Barrett AW, Wright JM. Oral Disease. 3rd ed. Wolfe, 2001.
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The Epidemiology of dental caries, oral and periodontal disease; diet and nutrition Prevention concepts in diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals and communities. Operative Dentistry and Gerodontics Crown and fixed bridgework and partial and complete denture treatment and use of implants. Endodontics,Periodontics and Periodontics in relation to restorative treatment. Treatment planning for complex restorative cases, including the integration of orthodontic, periodontic and oral surgical pre-treatment procedures. The applications of occlusal adjustment and occlusal splint therapy. The conservative treatment of temporomandibular joint problems.

Growth and development of the head, face and oral cavity. Endocrine and genetic factors. Diet and nutrition. Dental caries, oral and periodontal diseases. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases. Preventive concepts in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of children. Trauma to the primary and permanent dentition. Problems in the treatment of the handicapped child. Anomalies of the primary and permanent dentition. Diagnosis and treatment planning in malocclusions and oral habits.

READING Note: candidates should be familiar with current research related to paediatric dentistry and orthodontics as it is published both in general dental and specialised journals.
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READING Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Journal of Gerodontology I Journal of Clinical Periodontology I Endodontics and Dental Traumatology I The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
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Pediatric Dentistry and International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Pediatric Dentistry and Australian Orthodontic Journal European Journal of Orthodontics and American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Cameron A and Widmer R (eds). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry. Mosby-Year Book, 2003. Scully C and Welbury R. Colour Atlas of Oral Diseases in Children and Adolescents. Mosby, 1994. Proffit RW and Fields HW. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. Mosby, 2001.

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