den2idp intro to dental practice
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PRACTICE
DEN2IDP
2015
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop the skills established in previous clinical placement subjects. The subject has four modules. Clinical operative entry level skills, including paediatric treatment, radiography, treatment planning approaches and theories of minimal intervention, will be introduced and linked to simulated clinical procedures. Students will be introduced to the specialities of Dentistry and how they interrelate to each other and general clinical practice. Emphasis will be on the speciality of periodontics, including advanced instrumentation. Clinical exposure will begin by way of non-invasive sessions, with a focus on desired professional attributes of the clinician, development of knowledge of materials and armamentarium, infection control procedures and documentation of a dental record.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Terrill
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORH1POH, ORH1IOS, DEN1DSA, DEN1DSB, PHE2PHP, PHE3BRH
Co-requisites DEN2MDA, DEN2MED, DEN2DPH, DEN2CGD
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fundamentals of operative dentistry: a contemporary approach | Prescribed | Summitt, JB, Robbins, JW & Schwartz, RS 2006 | 4TH EDN, QUINTESSENCE. |
| Readings | Applied dental materials | Recommended | McCabe, JF & Walls, AWG 2008 | 9TH EDN, BLACKWELL, MUNKSGAARD. |
| Readings | Dental radiography: principles and techniques | Recommended | Iannucci (Haring), J & Howerton, L 2005 | ELSEVIER. |
| Readings | Handbook of pediatric dentistry | Recommended | Cameron, A & Widmer, R 2010 | ELSEVIER. |
| Readings | Preservation and restoration of tooth structure | Recommended | Mount, GJ & Hume WR 2005 | KNOWLEDGE BOOKS AND SOFTWARE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Prepare simulated dental records and explain the importance of record-making to patient care.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, laboratory class.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Demonstrate and explain fundamental principles of general practice in a pre-clinical setting, with an emphasis on OH&S principles, preservation of dental tissue, properties and uses of dental materials, and manual dexterity skills in the use of dental armamentarium.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, laboratory class.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Apply the fundamental principles of general practice to a clinical setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, laboratory class, practicum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
04. Explain various clinical considerations in periodontology including epidemiology, classification, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, prognosis and risk assessment, and management strategies.
- Activities:
- Lectures, laboratory class, written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Demonstrate advanced skills of periodontal instrumentation.
- Activities:
- Laboratory class.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
06. Describe and explain the specialities and how they relate to general dental practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. Make clear, knowledgeable and well-planning presentations, individually and/or as part of a team, and engage in peer-review of other students presentations.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, group problem-based learning, group class presentations and peer-review tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
08. Produce evidence of self-assessment that demonstrates critical reflection and displays a capacity for independent thought and application.
- Activities:
- Reflective journals, individual class presentation and peer-review tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Terrill
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Module 4 - Clinical Orientation sessions"
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Fifty two 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Modules 1-4 A total of 52 hours of lectures"
SeminarWeek: 10 - 37
Four 0.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 37 and delivered via blended.
"Module 2 - PBL sessions"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty three 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Module 1 - Operative Preclinical Sessions"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Module 2 - Radiography Tutorial - Practical sessions"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Module 3 - Periodontics Ultrasonic Instrumentation instruction"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty three 0.5 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Module 1 - Online and didactic pre session introduction and description of task requirements"
PracticalWeek: 33 - 35
Two 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Module 2 - Paediatric Operative sessions"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.5 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Module 3 - Periodontics Instrumentation Practical sessions"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 60-min online quiz (1000-word equivalent) | Module 1 Assessment Task (b) Online Quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 5-min individual presentation (250-word equivalent | Module 4 Individual Presentation relating to Aspects of Clinical Practice | 3 | 07, 08 |
| One 500-word written assignment | Module 3 Periodontics Written Assignment | 4 | 06, 07 |
| One Group PBL written and oral presentation (1,000-word oral / 500-word written equivalent | Module 2 PBL Assessment | 10 | 01, 04, 06 |
| Clinical Workbook - Reflective Journal (1,000-word equivalent | Module 4 Clinical Workbook | 6 | 07, 08 |
| One 3-hour written examination (3,000-word equivalent) | Module 1 Written Examination (End of Year) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Two 3-hour Pre-clinical Assessments (Operative Dentistry) (each 2,000-word equivalentt | Module 1 Pre-clinical assessments. | 30 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Two 30-min online quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) | Module 2 Quiz(s) x2 | 6 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Pre-clinical Self Assessments pertaining to work completed (1000 word equivalent) | Module 1 Preclinical Self Assessments | 5 | |
| Periodontics Preclinical Examination (Instrumentation Technique) 60 minutes - 1000 word equivalent | Module 3 Periodontal Instrumentation Assessment | 5 | |
| Attendance and satisfactory participation in all preclinical and clinical sessions is mandatory | All Modules 1-4 require attendance and satisfactory participation | 1 |