UWA Handbook 2027

Unit Overview

Description

This is the third year theory unit in Endodontics in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The unit consists of seminars on the theoretical aspects of endodontics. Topics are covered at a basic level during early stages of the course and increase in complexity throughout the course. The material covered depends on the needs of the individual student, the work previously performed in the course, the clinical needs of patients being treated by the student, and the relevance to current literature in endodontics.

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)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically evaluate scientific research, literature, products, and techniques to synthesise evidence and inform specialist dental practice.; (2) analyse the biological, medical, and psychosocial sciences underpinning specialist dental practice, including the development, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck.; (3) synthesise complex clinical information to develop and justify evidence-based management and treatment plans for complex and medically compromised patients, including those requiring multidisciplinary engagement.; (4) critically appraise and evaluate research principles and methods relevant to specialist dental practice, demonstrating the capacity to contribute to the advancement of the specialty.; (5) analyse the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of pulp, root canal, and periradicular conditions in the primary and permanent dentitions; (6) appraise the basis and management of orofacial pain relevant to endodontic practice, differentiating pain of pulpal and periradicular origin from other orofacial pain conditions.; (7) evaluate the aetiology, classification, and management of traumatic injuries and related complications to the primary and permanent dentitions and surrounding structures.; (8) justify evidence-based strategies for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth within a comprehensive treatment plan.; (9) evaluate the indications for and methods of surgical endodontic procedures.; (10) synthesise current literature on tooth transplantation to justify clinical indications and principles of subsequent management, demonstrating critical evaluation of evidence base.; and (11) evaluate the principles and application of pharmacology relevant to endodontic practice..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination; (2) oral examination; and (3) professional behaviour. 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 examination, oral examination, and professional behaviour components.

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

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Mostafa Elkholy

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

DENT6804 Endodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2938)

Co-requisites

Enrolment in

12 points Unit(s) DENT6812 Endodontics Clinical Practice III Part 2
and 6 points Unit(s) DENT6851 Endodontics Research Dissertation

Approved quota: 5—students need to meet the prerequisites for this speciality

Contact hours

seminars: 4 hours per week (average)