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Unit Overview

Description

This is the second-year clinical practice unit in Oral Medicine 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. It provides clinical experience in oral medicine to expose the student to further aspects of the discipline at the specialist level. The case mix is selected to match the student's level of experience and expertise. There is some rotation to clinical units outside the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA). Diagnostic histopathology is continued by means of studying selected cases. Students are required to manage all relevant aspects of the oral medicine cases referred to OHCWA. They spend 50 per cent of their time in this work. Completion of a logbook of cases seen on clinic and in the laboratory is mandatory.

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
12 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodOral Health Care Centre of WA (OHCWA)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) evaluate, synthesise and apply diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in cases referred to OHCWA for oral medicine and oral pathology management; (2) demonstrate advanced problem-solving and diagnostic skills; (3) effectively instruct undergraduates and other healthcare professionals in the pertinent aspects of oral medicine and oral pathology; (4) demonstrate the responsibility of being a practitioner in oral medicine and oral pathology; (5) provide clinical leadership; (6) use effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and the broader community; (7) display professional behaviour in the educational and clinical settings,; (8) discuss challenges to professionalism and reflect on professional behaviours in the clinical setting; (9) display critical and insightful self-reflection of their own personal values, wellbeing, personal difficulties and professional performance; and (10) respond to professionalism challenges and insightful self-reflection by implementing effective management strategies.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) objective structured clinical examination (OSEC); (2) log book; (3) case based discussion (unseen case) and viva voce; and (4) 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 objective structured clinical examination (OSEC), log book, case based discussion (unseen case) and viva voce, and professional behaviour assessment components.

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

Unit Coordinator(s)
A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam
Unit rules
Prerequisites
DENT6819 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2953)
and DENT6820 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2954)
Contact hours
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
Texts

Refer to LMS for list

Journals

Head and Neck Journal

Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine

Oral Oncology

Oral Disease

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Endodontics

Pain

Journal of Pain

Journal of Oral & Facial pain and Headache

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 

Headache

Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine

Sleep

Other journals as advised during the course and as relevant to clinical and laboratory cases. Note: students will often need to read medical and general pathology journals also.

  • 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.