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Unit Overview

Description

This unit will provide knowledge and clinical skills to perform comprehensive oral clinical examinations in the areas of Cariology, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Periodontics and learn to formulate treatment plans. Students will be introduced to the concepts of research design and methodology and will select and design a clinical or laboratory research project proposal, literature review and ethics proposal.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) module 1 - general dental practice II - Perform a comprehensive oral clinical examination; (2) module 1 - general dental practice II - Establish a correct diagnosis and formulate proper treatment planning for restoring oral functions and communicate it to the patient; (3) module 1 - general dental practice II - Provide appropriate clinical periodontic, endodontic treatment and restore oral functions using direct and indirect single-tooth restorations; (4) module 2 - scholarly activities I - Describe and discuss the various study designs in research and their strengths and weaknesses; (5) module 2 - scholarly activities I -Design a clinical, laboratory or public health research project and produce the research proposal and the documentation required for its assessment; (6) display professional behaviour in the educational and clinical settings,; (7) discuss challenges to professionalism and reflect on professional behaviours in the clinical setting; (8) display critical and insightful self-reflection of their own personal values, wellbeing, personal difficulties and professional performance; and (9) respond to professionalism challenges and insightful self reflection by implementing effective management strategies.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) module 2 - Scholarly Activities I -assignment

SLO 4,5; (2) module 1 General Dental Practice II and Module 2 Scholarly Activities I SLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - clinical assessment

SLO 1,2,3,4,5; and (3) professional behaviour assessment. 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 module 1 General Dental Practice II and Module 2 Scholarly Activities I SLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - clinical assessment SLO 1,2,3,4,5 and professional behaviour assessment 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
DENT4221 Diagnostic and surgical sciences 3 (ID 6661) DENT4231 Restorative and Rehabilitative Sciences 1 (ID 6654) DENT4232 Restorative and Rehabilitative Sciences 2 (ID 6655) DENT4233 Restorative and rehabilitative sciences 3 (ID 6656)
Co-requisites
DENT4211 Developmental and behavioural sciences 1 (ID 6653) DENT4234 Restorative and Rehabilitative Sciences 4 (ID 6657) DENT4235 Restorative and Rehabilitative Sciences 5 (ID 6658)
Approved quota: 70—50 domestic, 20 international
50 domestic includes high academic achievement direct pathway 24 places, indigenous entry, rural 3 places and standard pathway graduate applicants 20.
Contact hours
Lecture slot 1 hr
Clinic slot 3 hr
Practical slot 3 hr
  • 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.