DENT 7331B - Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology I Part 2
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DENT 7331B Course Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology I Part 2 Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 18 Contact Up to 12 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites DENT 7331A in previous Semester Restrictions Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Only Assessment Case book reports, seminar participation and examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Richard Logan
Ph: 83133066Course 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
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Ensure students have a detailed knowledge of the normal anatomy and histology of the teeth, the jaw bones, oral soft tissues and the salivary glands. 2 Ensure students have a knowledge of core pathological processes affecting the body at an organ and particularly the tissue level. 3 Provide students with a detailed knowledge of the pathology and histopathological diagnosis of diseases affecting the teeth, the jaw bones, the oral soft tissues and the salivary glands. 4 Provide students with a clinical perspective to oral disease processes. 5 Provide student with the necessary knowledge and skills in relation to tissue handling, processing and report writing. 6 Provide training and experience in research relevant to the discipline. 7 Encourage interdisciplinary management of patients. 8 To produce oral and maxillofacial pathologists who can ultimately practice unsupervised in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, contributing to comprehensive, safe and high quality dental (and medical) care, including in the general roles required for routine dental practice and within the ethical standards of the profession and the community. 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.
1-6 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.
4-6 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.
1-6 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.
1-7 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.
1-6 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
Full University of Adelaide library resources.
Access to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Diagnosis clinics and Special Needs Clinics, Adelaide Dental Hospital
Access to Head & Neck Clinic, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Access to case notes and archival histopathology slide collections in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Access to anatomical pathology cases and rotations through pathology laboratoriesRecommended Resources
N/AOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The program is divided into two principal components:
1. Structured Program
Research methods, experimental design and ethics
Coursework - Clinical experience; Professional development
2. Research
Research seminars; Research training: Research project.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures - 39 x 2 = 78 hours
Pathology Case Review/Reporting - 65 x 3 = 195 hours
Weekly Reading/Research - 13 x 8 = 104 hours
Learning Activities Summary
STRUCTURED PROGRAM
Research methods, experimental design and ethics
A series of lectures, seminars and workshops that provide an introduction to research literature, research methods, critical thought, management of research data, ethics and other topics that are needed to undertake research training. This part of the programme is presented in an intensive block followed by a series of seminars during the first six months of the program.
Coursework
Through reading, tutorials, seminars and case discussions students will gain knowledge and understanding in the areas of patient examination, assessment and pathological assessment and diagnosis. Students will also participate in a range of interdisciplinary activities with students from other specialist areas.
Seminars
Two diagnostic oral histopathology seminars weekly (where possible in collaboration with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Registrars and Special Needs Dentistry)
Laboratory and Clinical Rotations
Rotations in laboratories at SA Pathology (where possible from second year of the program);rotations in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Outpatient Clinics, ADH (from second year of the program); attendance at the Head and Neck Clinic, RAH where possible Related Activities, individual histopathology tuition; essays; assignments; seminars on core topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology; teaching sessions with undergraduates.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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- 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 of the Structured Program in Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology involves:Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcomes being assessed Tutorial participation Formative and summative 10% 1 - 8 Research report Summative 40% 6, 8 Written examination Summative 40% Yes 1 - 5, 7, 8 Logbook Formative and summative 10% 8
Continuous evaluation of performance by staff · satisfactory attendance at and participation in research seminars · regular attendance at research meetings with supervisors · satisfactory progress with research project · evaluation of assigned essays and seminars · completion of logbooks documenting oral and general pathology cases · submission of casebook of 10 cases (see
below) · written and practical diagnostic oral histopathology examinations (including case discussion with examiners).
End of 1st year: 2 hour written examination in basic pathological principles.
End of 2nd year: 3 hour practical examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (5 cases) plus 1 hour discussion of cases with examiner
End of 3rd year: 3 hour practical examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (15 cases).
Satisfactory progress will be assessed based on completion of goals set at the beginning of the candidature including satisfactory completion of examinations.
Casebook: Each case will comprise discussion and clinicopathological correlation of selected oral and (at least 1) general pathology cases. Each report will be no more than 10 pages (single spaced type) and include a bibliography of up to 30 references. Each report will include high quality photographs or illustrations (as appropriate) of macroscopic and microscopic findings as well as include a critical appraisal the cited literature.
Assessment of the Research Component involves:
Completion of the Core Component of Structured Program
Annual Review of Progress
Major Review of Progress
External examination of the thesis
The final assessment is external examination of the degree by conventional thesis (traditional formation or thesis by publication) or portfolio. The thesis by publication will include a literature review, final manuscripts of two papers describing the results of a research project in a format suitable for publication, and an over-arching discussion.
Assessment Related Requirements
Satisfactory progress will be assessed based on completion of goals set at the beginning of the candidature including satisfactory completion of examinations.Assessment Detail
Tutorial/Seminar Participation (Weighting 10%):
Presentation of case reports and specific topics of interest in oral and maxillofacial pathology. Participation in case discussions with respect to diagnostic histopathology
Research Report (Weighting 40%):
Development of literature review and submitting of ethics applications
Examination (Weighting 40%):
2 hour written examination in basic pathological principles
Logbook (Weighting 10%):
Ongoing record of archival pathology cases that students report on during the year
Submission
Submission of assessments will depend on their type and will be communicated by the course coordinator.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending 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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