INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PRACTICE
DEN2IDP
2021
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn the clinical and theoretical knowledge to support your progression of preclinical skills. You will continue to develop your knowledge of infection control protocols, the comprehensive dental examination and formulation of basic oral health care plans. You will also develop your communication, leadership and health promotion skills. This subject is designed to help you to develop skills in a simulated environment prior to treating members of the public in the third year. You will learn how to complete basic restorations in adults and children, vital pulp therapies, basic radiographic techniques, periodontal instrumentation usage and local anaesthetic administration commonly used in clinical practice.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorElizabeth Sari
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesDEN1DSA AND ORH1IOS AND ORH1POH AND DEN1DSB
Co-requisitesDEN2CGD
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Fundamentals of operative dentistry: a contemporary approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSummitt, JB, Robbins, JW & Schwartz, RS
Year2006
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherQUINTESSENCE.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Dental radiography: principles and techniques
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorIannucci (Haring), J & Howerton, L
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherELSEVIER.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Handbook of pediatric dentistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCameron, A & Widmer, R
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherELSEVIER.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Applied dental materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcCabe, JF & Walls, AWG
Year2008
Edition/Volume9TH EDN
PublisherBLACKWELL, MUNKSGAARD.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Preservation and restoration of tooth structure
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMount, GJ & Hume WR
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherKNOWLEDGE BOOKS AND SOFTWARE.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days requiredPreclinical 170 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
WBL addtional requirementsPolice Checks and Working with Children Checks are required as is the need to travel.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElizabeth Sari
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.50 hour laboratory class 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 3.50 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Nineteen 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 43
Fourteen 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.50 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 37
Three 0.50 hour seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.50 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 10
One 0.50 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1-hour multiple choice examination (1000 word equivalent) Module 1 Multiple Choice examination | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000 word written assignment Module 3 Periodontics Written Assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO5, SILO6 |
One written group PBL (750 words per student) and group oral presentation (250 words per student) Module 2 PBL Assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO3, SILO5 |
One Clinical Reflective Workbook (1000 word equivalent) Module 4 Clinical Workbook | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO4, SILO6 |
One 3-hour written examination Semester 2 Examination Period (3000 word equivalent) Module 1 Assessment Task (a) Written Examination (End of Year) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two Preclinical Assessments (7,000 word equivalent) in Semester 1 and 2 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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two 30-minute multiple choice examinations (1000 word equivalent) Module 2 Multiple Choice examinations x2 | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Pre-clinical documented Self Assessments pertaining to work completed. Module 1 Preclinical Self Assessments. | N/A | N/A | No | null | SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 15 | |
90% attendance and satisfactory participation in preclinical and clinical sessions is mandatory All Modules 1-4 require 90% attendance and satisfactory participation. | N/A | N/A | No | null | |
One 2 hour written examination Semester 1 Examination period (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |