Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit equips students with knowledge relating to clinical dental sciences in the domains of operative management of dental caries.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate the ability to assess a patient's occlusion prior to and after placement of a restoration in accordance with the principles of a 'confirming occlusion'; (2) present the consequences and prognosis of surgical intervention in caries treatment; (3) discuss the current range of methods for caries removal, comprising both identification/detection of what needs to be removed; (4) safely perform the clinical procedures by demonstrating the use of finger rests; (5) safely perform the clinical procedures by demonstrating the use of rubber dam wherever possible; (6) safely demonstrate clinical procedures required in the removal of carious tooth structure; (7) discuss materials used to arrest or remineralise cavitated lesions; (8) safely demonstrate the selection and handling of appropriate materials and instruments to restore the loss of dental hard tissue in form, function and aesthetics while at the same time preserving tooth structure and vitality for one and two surface simple restorations; (9) explain the response of pulp and dentine to the processes of removing dental caries, placing restorative materials and procedures carried out within enamel and dentine; (10) explain the adhesion of resin-based restorative materials to dentine and enamel; (11) explain the adhesion of glass ionomer based restorative materials dentine and enamel; (12) explain the adhesion of resin and glass ionomer restorative materials to each other; (13) explain the role of mechanical and biochemical properties of plastic coronal restorative materials in their selection for the management of simple caries resulting in simple restorations; and (14) clinically assess and monitor placed restorations immediately upon placement and over time.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) operative dentistry (written theory SAQ examination); (2) operative dentistry (pre-clinical practical assessments); and (3) operative dentistry (clinical assessment, continuous). 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 operative dentistry (pre-clinical practical assessments) and operative dentistry (clinical assessment, continuous) components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Laura Dalton-Ecker
- Unit rules
- Co-requisites
- DENT4105 Introduction to Cariology, DENT4107 Introduction to Pain Control, DENT4108 Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics
Approved quota: 56—domestic (50) and international (6); for school leavers—rural (3), Metropolitan Pathway (3), Indigenous (3), high academic achievement (5), international (3); for graduates—rural (2), Metropolitan Pathway (2), Indigenous (2), international (3), graduates (30)
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.