den2idp intro to dental practice
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PRACTICE
DEN2IDP
2018
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 and ORH1IOS and DEN1DSA and DEN1DSB
Co-requisites 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.
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.
03. Apply the fundamental principles of general practice to a clinical setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, laboratory class, practicum.
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.
05. Demonstrate advanced skills of periodontal instrumentation.
- Activities:
- Laboratory class.
06. Describe and explain the specialities and how they relate to general dental practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures.
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.
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.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Terrill
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.5 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Nineteen 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 37
Three 0.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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 face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty five 3.5 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 10
One 0.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Fourteen 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 43
One 1.0 hours practical per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.5 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour multiple choice examination (1000 word equivalent) | Module 1 Multiple Choice examination | 5 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000 word written assignment | Module 3 Periodontics Written Assignment | 5 | 06, 07 |
| One written group PBL (750 words per student) and group oral presentation (250 words per student) | Module 2 PBL Assessment | 5 | 01, 04, 06 |
| One Clinical Reflective Workbook (1000 word equivalent) | Module 4 Clinical Workbook | 5 | 07, 08 |
| One 3-hour written examination Semester 2 Examination Period (3000 word equivalent) | Module 1 Assessment Task (a) Written Examination (End of Year) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Two Preclinical Assessments (7,000 word equivalent) in Semester 1 and 2 (Hurdle requirement). | Module 1 Pre-clinical assessments in Operative Dentistry. Hurdle requirement applies to Semester 2 Preclinical Assessment: Students must achieve a minimum of 50% for the second preclinical assessment in order to pass the subject. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Two 30-minute multiple choice examinations (1000 word equivalent) | Module 2 Multiple Choice examinations x2 | 5 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Pre-clinical documented Self Assessments pertaining to work completed. | Module 1 Preclinical Self Assessments | ||
| One 60 minute Periodontics Preclinical Examination (3000 word equivalent) | Module 3 Periodontal Instrumentation Assessment Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a minimum of 50% for the preclinical examination in order to pass the subject. | 15 | |
| 90% attendance and satisfactory participation in preclinical and clinical sessions is mandatory | All Modules 1-4 require 90% attendance and satisfactory participation. | ||
| One 2 hour written examination Semester 1 Examination period (2000 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |