DENT 7264A - Specialist Clinical Prosthodontics III Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

The Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics is a three-year, full time training program leading to a specialist qualification in Prosthodontics. The program comprises a mix of the following: - Clinical treatment of patients referred for specialist prosthodontic treatment, under the supervision of prosthodontic teaching staff - Didactic, clinical and case presentation seminars - A major research project in prosthodontics culminating in a thesis and journal article submitted for publication. The program conforms to the educational requirements of the University of Adelaide and is accredited by the Australian Dental Council.

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Course Details

Course Code	DENT 7264A
Course	Specialist Clinical Prosthodontics III Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Dental
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Up to 23 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	DENT 7263A and DENT 7263B
Assumed Knowledge	DENT 7262A and DENT 7262B
Restrictions	Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Assessment	Clinical assessment, Seminar participation and presentation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor James Dudley

Phone: +61 8 8313 6546
Email: james.dudley@adelaide.edu.au
Location: AHMS, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Dental School

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Development of the necessary advanced clinical skills expected of a specialist Prosthodontist

2. Appreciation of the scientific basis for successful clinical practice

3. Development of scientific and research methodology

4. Develop research skills to underpin clinical competency

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
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
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
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.	1-4
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.	1-4
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.	1-4

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Supervised clinical sessions, small group teaching, seminars/tutorials, laboratory sessions, self-directed learning, prescribed reading, essays and literature reviews.

Workload

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

4 tutorials per week (duration 2 hours)

4.5 clinical sessions per week (duration 3 hours)

1 undergraduate teaching session per week (duration 3 hours)

Self-directed study

Research

Learning Activities Summary

Clinical work focuses mainly on:

Fixed prosthodontics
Removable prosthodontics
Implantology
Tempromandibular disorders
Maxillofacial prosthodontics

All students are rostered to a minimum of four clinical sessions per week for management of patients with prosthodontic needs. Multidisciplinary patient care also forms part of the clinical experience. In addition, all students are required to participate in one undergraduate clinical teaching session per week and to attend clinical meetings. Clinical work is assessed on a continuing basis by supervising tutors, feedback is provided.

Through reading, tutorials, seminars and case discussions students gain knowledge and understanding in the areas of patient examination, assessment and management in prosthodontics, diagnosis, treatment planning and a range of prosthodontic techniques.

Students also participate in a range of interdisciplinary activities with students from other specialist areas.

NB. For tutorial, resource session, assignment deadlines, tests and online activities consult the detailed timetable available on MyUni.

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

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Clinical assessment	Summative	50% Hurdle	1
Seminar performance and presentation	Summative	50% Hurdle	1 - 4

Assessment Related Requirements

To be advised by course co-ordinator on commencement.

Assessment Detail

The assessment of this component of the programme is composed of the following:

Formative Assessment
Clinical performance and the presentation and participation in seminars are continuously assessed by staff with formative feedback provided by the Course Director every three months.

Summative Assessment
The summative assessment activities are defined by the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (AANZP) and endorsed by the Australian Dental Council and the Dental Council (New Zealand) for accredited specialist training programmes in Prosthodontics.

These activities extend over the three years of the programme and include:

Satisfactory progress in acquiring and demonstrating clinical knowledge and skills which is assessed:
at the end of Semester One each year by a review of case notes and clinical logbooks undertaken by the Course Director, senior academic staff and clinical consultants, and;
at the end of Semester Two each year by clinical case presentations and a logbook of completed clinical cases assessed by external examiners chosen from a panel in consultation with the AANZP.
Satisfactory presentation of and participation in seminars

Submission

Seminar assessment - submissions and assessment as per individual seminar programs as detailed on MyUni, feedback from individual coordinators to Program Director in accordance with program assessment requirements
Written assessments - assignments, essays as per individual seminar programs as detailed on MyUni, end of year written papers
Clinical assessments - presentation of patient treatment in a Powerpoint (or similar) format, examiner assessment of clinical patient treatment provided, end of year/mid-course viva
Log book - in person review, electronic submission

End of Year Clinical and Written Assessments are provided to the examiers for assessment against the course requirements.

Further details are available on MyUni.

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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