DENT 7253A - Specialist Clinical Periodontics II Part 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DENT 7253A Course Specialist Clinical Periodontics II Part 1 Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact Up to 21 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites DENT 7252B Restrictions Doctor of Clinical Dentistry only Assessment Clinical assessment, Assignments (essay) and Case presentation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Sushil Kaur
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, and advanced research skills including competency in investigative techniques and technologies relating to one or more disciplines in dental science. 2 Understand and demonstrate professional and ethically-appropriate research principles and workplace behaviours. 3 Critically interpret, evaluate and synthesise understanding of background literature, and critically interpret and evaluate the methodology used and results obtained in a research context. 4 Communicate scientific information including research context, approach, findings and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English. 5 Work effectively in teams in small group and research contexts. 6 Work effectively as an individual to plan and deliver outcomes. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University 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.
1,3 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.
1,3 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.
3,4,5 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 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.
2 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbooks, scientific journals, websites, Barr Smith Library access, MyUni, clinical access to materials to undertake research.Recommended Resources
A list of resources will be provided by the Coordinator.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Hands on clinical sessions, seminars/tutorialsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
47 hours per weekLearning Activities Summary
Specialist Clinical Practice
Students are supervised in management of patients with periodontal needs. Multidisciplinary patient care also forms part of the clinical experience. Students participate in one undergraduate clinical teaching session per week and attend clinical meetings .
Seminar series
Journal & Case Review Sessions
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University'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
Summative
Clinical assessment and examinations 50% (Hurdle)
Research Dissertation 25% (Hurdle)
Seminar presentation 25% (Hurdle)
Formative
Formative Review
Assessment Detail
Formative Review
The emphasis of this program is self-motivated learning and evaluation. Regular formative review is held with the Program Director and senior teaching staff. Students are continuously provided feedback throughout their training. Assessment reviews clinical case mix and amount of diagnostic clinical experience. Deficient areas are discussed and remedied.
In all years, students are reviewed on a continuing basis in the conduct of their clinical activities, and case presentations.
Clinical assessment
Clinical work is assessed on a continuing basis by supervising tutors, feedback is provided. The student’s log book of cases is reviewed at the end of the semester. All patients allocated to each student are formally documented by production of a case folder which details the examination information, diagnosis and treatment plan decisions. The folders are essential documentation for medico-legal and academic purposes; in addition, they are scrutinized in the end of year examinations.
Students also must keep a log book in tandem with the case folders and this forms part of their portfolio of achievements during the course. The log book is also useful for specialty registration purposes and is evidence of achievement. The patient case folders are assessed at the end of semester during the case note review period between semesters.
Assignment
Students submit an essay on aspects of the seminar topics (at least 3000 words) by the end of semester.
Seminars
Students are required to present seminars.
All summative assessments are required to be satisfactorily completed.
Submission
Assessments will be submitted directly to the course co-ordinator.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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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 University 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.
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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