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Unit Overview

Description

This unit builds on the knowledge gained in the DENT3007 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 1 unit, and it will be taught in conjunction with the DENT4212 and DENT4213 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Parts 1 and 2 units. In this Unit, students will continue their learning in the discipline of Restorative (Operative) Dentistry with a focus on the diagnosis of teeth requiring direct restorations, the principles and biological rationale for such restorations, and the materials used for direct restorations of teeth. Students will continue to develop their manual skills in the pre-clinical simulation environment in order to perform direct restorations in teeth. Personal and professional development will continue throughout the Semester.

Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain the principles and biological rationale for direct restorations and plan appropriate clinical treatment for teeth requiring direct restorations; (2) demonstrate the principles of caries removal and cavity preparations for direct restorations of teeth; (3) describe the indications and contra-indications for the biomaterials used in direct coronal restorations of teeth; (4) develop and demonstrate competence in the pre-clinical skills necessary to perform direct restorations in teeth in a simulation environment; and (5) demonstrate personal and professional development.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assessments; (2) practical assessments; and (3) professional behaviour assessment (Pass/Fail). Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written assessments, practical assessments, and professional behaviour assessment (Pass/Fail) components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Amr Fawzy
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
91860 Doctor of Dental Medicine
Co-requisites
DENT4212 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 1 DENT4213 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 2 DENT4214 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 3
Approved quota: 70—50 domestic and 20 international places
Incidental fees
Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
(1) Laboratory coat (estimated cost - $42.00)
(2) Clinical Coat (estimated cost - $80-100)
(3) Safety Glasses (estimated cost - $30.00)
(4) Frasaco Teeth (estimated cost - $3 - 11 each)
(5) Headlights and Loupes (estimated cost - $1000-2000)
(6) Replacement costs for borrowed dental equipment (estimated cost - $20-$5000).
Contact hours
3 lectures per week
average 3 hours practical/clinical sessions per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.