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DS2101 - Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 1 of 2

Credit points:	6
Year:	2022
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Subject chain:	DS2101 DS2102
Administered by:	College of Medicine & Dentistry

Building on DS1102, this subject includes an expanded range of simulated dentistry exercises in order to prepare students for their transition to clinical dentistry. The subject combines both theory and practical training, increasing the student's knowledge and understanding of oral disease, particularly the caries process and periodontal disease, whilst also developing their hands-on ability and clinical thinking. Allied to this, there will be an emphasis on professional attitude and ethical behaviour in the clinical setting. An emphasis will also be placed on research and evidence-based practice, and the requirement for life-long learning. Students will be introduced to normal craniofacial development, laying the foundations for later studies of orthodontics. The subject will also extend students' understanding of the medical management of their patients, and the special medical needs of many patient groups.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in preparing cavities and restoring permanent teeth in the simulated environment in line with contemporary dental practice;
Explain the materials and processes associated with restorative dentistry;
Discuss the aetiology, risk factors and management strategies associated with periodontal disease;
Explain the primary infection control principles as they apply to dental practice;
Discuss the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the major organ systems, and the potential implications for patient oral health and the safe management of patients in the dental clinic;
Discuss the role of basic and clinical research in informing the practice of contemporary clinical dentistry.

Subject Assessment

See DS2102 for assessment detail; integrated across subject chain - (%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Satisfactory attendance is required at (pre)clinical placements. Satisfactory academic and professional standard, as described in the College Assessment Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress

Prerequisites:	DS1101 DS1102 RH1002 HS1003 HS1401
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	DS2001 DS2003 DS2004 DS2005

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 24-Mar-2022
Coordinator:	Dr Ernie Jennings
Lecturers:	Dr Kornelija Sfera, Miss Sharron Long, Mr Stephan Fischer, Assoc. Professor Geoff Booth, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr Kevin Ang, Dr Blake Phibbs, Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock, Dr Amar Sholapurkar, Dr Alex Dancyger, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Gloria Silcock, Mr Jan Du Bruyn, Dr Dileep Sharma, Mrs Amanda du Bruyn, Mr Manjunath Rajashekhar, Professor Peter Thomson, Dr Tulio Fernandez Medina, Dr Harini Mani.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 52 hours lectures (didactic or interactive) - Weekly introductory and summary lectures 25 hours tutorials - Home Group Tutorials (13) Small Group Synthesising Sessions (12) 78 hours practicals - Guided learning sessions and practicals: 2 x 3hrs per week 12 hours workshops - Integrative sessions 39 hours - Simulation clinic: 1 x 3hr session per week assessment and self-directed study