DENT 1005AHO - Dental Science and Practice I Part 1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2025

From a patient care focus, this stream introduces students to the practice of dentistry and provides a foundation for understanding the normal structure and function of the oral cavity, evidence-based maintenance of patients' health and dentistry as a career. By working through a series of interactive learning activities, students develop an integrated knowledge base related to evidence-based patient care and related clinical skills and professional behaviours. These integrated learning activities present various practice situations that focus on the initial phases of patient care and are supported by class meetings, laboratory, tutorial and clinical exercises. Learning is also supported by independent study and discussion of findings in class. Students work in a collaborative environment to learn to critically evaluate themselves, and plan and implement strategies for improvement. The stream emphasises the scientific basis of dentistry and integrated knowledge of the structure and function of selected body systems, including the normal appearance of oral soft and hard tissues, and main features of the masticatory system and key functions of a healthy body such as nutrient supply and waste removal, respiration, transport and movement, as a basis for the analysis of patients' oral health; reviews important ethical issues in dentistry; develops individual and group learning skills; provides clinical experiences related to the review of occupational health and safety, creation of dental records from patient histories and oral examination, the oral ecosystem in terms of balance and imbalance, preventive dentistry and maintenance of patients' oral health, at both individual and population health levels; and introduces students to behavioural sciences as applied to dentistry.

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Course Details

Course Code	DENT 1005AHO
Course	Dental Science and Practice I Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Dental
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Teaching Hospitals
Contact	Up to 24 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to BDS students only
Assessment	Formative assessment tasks, Summative Examinations/Tests/Case Scenarios, Clinical and Practical Assessments, Assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Eleanor Parker

Phone: +61 8 8313 4242
Email: eleanor.parker@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 10 Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Professional Behaviours	1	comply with AHPRA, Uni and SA Dental policies by displaying appropriate professional and ethical behaviour through respecting colleagues and patients, maintaining Academic Integrity, maintain patient confidentiality and obtaining informed consent in all learning environments
	2	apply critical thinking, evidence-based approach, clinical reasoning to inform decisions at all levels of interaction with healthy adult patients by applying the hierarchy of evidence and basic statistical concepts when critically evaluating relevant literature.
	3	describe the distribution of oral health disease/illness/disability at a Population level in 最新糖心Vlog and relate this to contributory factors and their importance
	4	critically reflect and evaluate their own performance, seeking feedback and implementing appropriate strategies for improvement and continuing professional development
	5	describe different approaches to respond to common occupational stressors and seeks assistance in developing effective management strategies for self and patients
	6	establish a safe working environment in laboratory and clinical settings and identify and rectify unsafe practices
	7	describe patient-centred care to support and enable pts to understand and co-manage their oral health needs
	8	begin to describe the limits of professional and individual clinical skills/scope of practice and recommends referral where appropriate
Interpersonal Skills	9	work and communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, staff and members of the oral health care team in simulated and clinical setting, and adopt a leadership role when necessary
	10	identify the principles of communicating in a respectful and culturally safe manner, with peers, staff, members of the oral health care team and patients from varying cultural groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
	11	use effective person-centred communication to competently manage the oral care of healthy adult patients through appropriate use of questions, active listening, explanations, empathy, and feedback
Clinical Examination, Diagnostic & Management Skills	12	obtain patient reason for visit, chief concern and medical history, relevant dental history and social history (using biomedical, biopsychosocial, and illness frameworks)
	13	perform extraoral, intraoral soft, periodontal and hard tissues, perform a simple occlusal analysis including the collection and interpretation of additional clinical information, appropriately recognise the range of normality and record normal findings and clinical signs of common oral diseases for selected healthy adult patients..
	14	select appropriate tests to identify specific risk factors leading to an imbalance in the oral ecosystem and use results to devise tailored preventive management plans in relation to common oral diseases in medically healthy adult patients
	15	interpret & evaluate gathered data, including selected other investigations to formulate diagnosis for selected healthy adult patients
	16	explain the principles of identification of risk factors in relation to the diagnosis, development & management of common oral diseases in selected healthy adult patients
	17	explain the principles of identification of risk factors in relation to the diagnosis, development & management of common oral diseases in selected healthy adult patients
Practical /Technical Skills	18	describe and implement appropriate occupational health and safety procedures required when working within a clinical and simulated clinical environment including infection control, ergonomics, manual dexterity.
	19	confirms correct patient, procedure; obtain informed consent, create/maintain accurate dental clinical records
	20	demonstrate effective practice management skills and time management and powers of observation
	21	apply knowledge of risks associated with dental radiographs to safely and accurately take bitewing radiographs in simulated settings; examine and critique bitewing radiographs and recognise the appearance of normal imaged 最新糖心Vlog and associated basic pathology (eg restorations, caries, calculus) in bitewing, periapical and panoramic radiographs
	22	perform simple preventive treatments, including remineralisation techniques eg professional or home fluorides, fissure sealants, oral hygiene instructions, dietary advice, diagnostic procedures in simulated and/or clinical situations
	23	in accordance with Minimal Intervention (MI) principles, explains the principles of tooth conservation
	24	apply integrated knowledge of structure and function of selected body systems, genetics, anatomy ,as a basis for analysis of patients' oral health.
	25	apply integrated knowledge of dental material science and digital technology to the management of patients
	26	recognise and together with tutor manage complications of oral procedures
	27	discuss the signs and symptoms of associated with emergency situations in the clinic an collapse of a patient, and aware of emergency procedures

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 ,26,27
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2,3,4,5,7,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,23 ,24,25,26,27
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1,4,5,9,11,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23, ,24,25,26,27
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,18,19,20,21,22,23 ,24,25,26,27
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,18,19,20,21,22 ,26,27
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1,2,3,7,9,10,11,24,25
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1,2,3,9,24,25
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1,2,4,5,6,8,9,20,26,27

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Online Learning
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

A variety of learning modes will be used in this course including:
•   Dentally-related situations/experiences focussing particularly on the course objectives (Integrated Learning Activities - ILAs
• Face to face Class Meetings; Online lectures and resources/modules; CAD sessions
•   Clinic sessions
•    Simulation Clinic
•    Biodent Sciences Workshops
•   Assignments, Quizzes
•   Library research/ literature searches.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

To enable successful completion of the course, students need to allocate an appropriate time commitment to their study. In addition to the formal contact time [eg, class meetings, online lectures/online Zoom, sim clinic, clinic, lab sessions, workshops/tutorials, CAD sessions ILA] students need to allocate non-contact time to their studies. Non-contact time is required for a range of activities which may include, but are not limited to, assessment tasks, reading, researching, note-taking, revision, writing, informal discussions with other students, ILA group discussions and consultation with staff.

While the relative proportion of contact and non-contact time may vary between courses. As a guide to achieve a satisfactory level of performance, however, a full-time student would expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hrs/wk on their studies during learning periods. This includes contact and non-contact hours (see below).

The workload for undergraduate/postgraduate programs is 24 units per year (full-time).
Total workload (h/week): 48

Contact hours (h/week): up to 24: Comprised of class meetings, online lectures/online Zoom, sim clinic, clinic, lab sessions , workshops/tutorials/CADs, ILA

Non Contact hours (h/week): approx 24: Comprised of Group Meetings; Group and Individual Learning, and Preparation for ILAs, class meetings, simulation clinic, clinic, workshops, pre-class activities, assignments and assessment.

Learning Activities Summary

Specific Course Requirements

Equipment required
Laboratory coat:
You are required to purchase a laboratory coat that should be worn in all learning laboratories in Dental Science and Practice I. You are required to wear this during your sim clinic and lab sessions, to conform with OH&S regulations.

Clinic Coat:
All students will be required to purchase a blue clinic coat to wear in the clinic during all clinic procedures.

Protective glasses:
You are required to wear protective glasses during your learning laboratories and in the clinic sessions, that conform to 最新糖心Vlogn OH&S regulations. The eyewear should be close fitting and not have gaps at the side of the eyes or above the brow. Students who wear prescription glasses need to purchase an overshield or consider if applicable wearing contact lenses with protective glasses. More information will be provided during O week.

Instrument Kit:
All students are required to purchase a kit of dental instruments for DSP1. These instruments will be required for exercises carried out on plastic models and will also be required for use in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of operative technique exercises. Further information will be provided during O Week.

Plastic tooth Models:
The purchase of plastic models of teeth, gums and bases is required for use in Dental Science & Practice I. The same set of teeth will also be used in later years of the program. In previous years second hand models were available for purchase from senior students, but due to major changes to the teaching laboratories, the previously used models will no longer be suitable. You will be informed during O week of the cost of the articulated plastic tooth models and when the models will be available for purchase.

The combined cost for the instrument kit and plastic tooth models in 2022 was approximately $1500-2000.

Dental Loupes:
The purchase of dental loupes is highly recommended from BDS2 onwards. The cost is approximately $1000 upwards.

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

	DENT 1005AHO Assessment Task / Weighting	DENT 1005BHO Assessment Task / Weighting		Overall weighting at end of the year	Assessment Type	Learning Outcome(s)
Hurdle 1: Practical Performance	Sim clinic & Clinic Formative	Hurdle 1a. Clinic performance must achieve satisfactory standard (50% of the practical grade) Hurdle 1b. Simulation Clinic performance must achieve satisfactory standard (50% of the practical grade)		Hurdle 1: Practical Performance is 20% of this course	End of year: summative	1 to 27
Hurdle 2: Written Test Performance	2 Tests (40%)	2 Tests (60%)	(Hurdle 2: comprises 60% of written component of DSP 1) Must achieve 55% Pass standard overall for Hurdle 2	Hurdle 2 & 3: Written Performance is 80% of this course	summative
Hurdle 3: Written Assignment Performance	1 Assignment (25%)	3 Assignments (75%)	(Hurdle 3: comprises 40% of written component of DSP 1) Must achieve 55% Pass standard overall for Hurdle 3	Hurdle 2 & 3: Written Performance is 80% of this course	summative
Hurdle 4: Non-graded pass	ILA submissions Academic Integrity Module Online Library Activities and test	ILA submissions Culture and Health Group Assignment and Presentation Radiography practical attendance			summative

Feedback (Formative Assessment)
Formative assessment activities are provided in each semester. These are to help students learn key concepts in DSP I, and provide opportunities to seek and obtain feedback as part of monitoring the progress of their learning, and to experience in the question formats used in DSP I. These activities are in the form of questions and other activities prior to and in classes, and on-line activities. The Practice Examination in Semester 1 will also enable students to review their progress and identify areas needing further learning.

Summative Assessment
To achieve a satisfactory grade in DSPI: students must demonstrate professional behaviour throughout the year. This includes punctual attendance and participation in ALL SCHEDULED CLASSES and in ALL INTERACTIONS with student colleagues and academic and support staff within the 最新糖心Vlog. Professional behaviour is reviewed as part of the School Assessment Board proceedings.

DSP1 Assessment activities comprise written and practical components. The written component includes written tests and written assignments and other tasks during semester, and at the end of each semester. The practical component includes activities undertaken in clinic and simulation clinic.

Written assessments (tests and assignments) falls under the 最新糖心Vlog's rules and regulations re cheating, plagiarism etc.

The overall grade for the year will be determined by performance in the written component and performance in the clinic and simulation clinic. The final grade is comprised of written component (80%) and practical component (20%). A satisfactory grade will only be awarded to students who achieve a satisfactory standard in all components.

To pass DSPI and the First Annual Examination (Progressive Integrated Assessment: PIA and DOPs), students must obtain:
• a satisfactory result in Hurdle 1a and Hurdle 1b ie.,(both clinic and sim clinic performance must reach satisfactory standard)
AND
• a satisfactory result in each of the Hurdle 2, Hurdle 3 and Hurdle 4 (all components)
AND
• overall and a satisfactory performance in the PIA, and DOPs in the First Annual Examination.

Must attain 55% Pass standard in DSP 1 overall

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at all classes eg clinic, sim clinic, ILA sessions, subrosters (ie, radiography) are compulsory.

All students in the BDS program are required to notify the School of absences. Students are reminded that the BDS programme is a professional degree, requiring the highest standards of professional behavior. Notification of any absence is also good professional conduct. International students need to be compliant and attend classes as a requirement of the visa obligations and responsibilities under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled session the following must be followed: Email the BDS Yr level coordinator and inform them of your absence ASAP

Assessment Detail

Further details of specific assessment tasks and their timing will be provided to students in the 1st year BDS handbook and is also available in MyUni.

Submission

Details on submission processes/requirements will be provided in the documentation for any work that is to be submitted.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

As this is a year-long course provisional results for Semester 1 will be availalbe on MyUni. An announcement will be posted when results are available.

Student Feedback

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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student Support
The Faculty of Health Sciences has a Student Support Centre for all students enrolled in a progam within the Faculty. They are located on the Ground floor, Helen Mayo North, Frome Road and can be contacted at askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au or by phone: + 61 8 8313 0273.
Policies & Guidelines
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Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

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