Studying online (if applicable)
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 is a continuation of the work undertaken in DENT5409 Integrated Dental Practice 3. Students are rostered to various clinics throughout this final year of the DMD course to consolidate their clinical dental skills and expand their clinical experiences by providing a wide range of clinical dental treatments while working under the supervision of experienced academic and clinical staff. The range, number and complexity of procedures undertaken will prepare the graduating dentist for independent general dental practice. Students will also be rostered to various specialist dental clinics to observe and participate in the management of patients requiring specialist dental treatment. Public Health Dentistry, Ethics and Bioethics, and Personal and Professional Development will continue throughout the Semester. Students will complete their group research project by writing a formal report with a view to submitting a manuscript to a refereed scientific dental journal for consideration for publication.
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
- 24 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate competence in clinical dental practice by providing dental care to patients; (2) examine patients, compose comprehensive treatment plans and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients in order to restore their oral functions and to maintain their oral health in a clinical setting (OHCWA and community dental practice); (3) perform as an observer and, where appropriate, as the operating clinician, in specialist dental clinics, identifying how specialist dental treatment integrates with comprehensive patient management; (4) demonstrate competence in managing dental emergencies through participating and observing in emergency dental clinics; (5) examine patients, plan and provide appropriate emergency dental treatment to relieve pain, manage dental trauma and restore oral function. Plan and arrange further dental care to manage the emergency condition; (6) demonstrate competence in clinical dental practice clinics in the rural setting; (7) examine patients, plan, and provide dental treatment in rural settings to restore oral functions and maintain oral health; (8) outline the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources for health care and service delivery; (9) evaluate local and national health care needs and service delivery across Australia's geographical areas; (10) demonstrate culturally safe and competent dental practice, recognising the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; (11) explain the ethical, bioethical and legislative frameworks governing dental practitioners; (12) explain the role of continuing professional development in dental practice; (13) discuss business-related aspects of dental practice; and (14) conclude research project commenced in Year 2 of the DMD course and produce a manuscript suitable for submission to a refereed scientific dental journal.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written exam (SAQ + MCQ) (pass mark 50%); (2) OSCE (multi-station comprehensive care) (pass mark 60%); and (3) clinical session scores (pass mark 60%). 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 exam (SAQ + MCQ) (pass mark 50%), OSCE (multi-station comprehensive care) (pass mark 60%), and clinical session scores (pass mark 60%) components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Robert Nedelcu
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- DENT5409 Integrated Dental Practice 3
Approved quota: 70—50 domestic, 20 international - 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) Headlights and Loupes (estimated cost - $1000-2000)
(5) Replacement costs for borrowed dental equipment (estimated cost - $20-$5000)
(6) Urban, rural, Interstate and International placements (estimated cost - $1000-5000). - Contact hours
- 2 lectures per week
24 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.
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.