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Course Coordinator: Katrina Plastow
Email: katrina.plastow@adelaide.edu.au

1	develop the principles of preventive and restorative dentistry gained in the first two years of the program and apply them to those aspects of clinical dentistry that fall within the range of duties for oral health therapists
2	describe different methods for diagnosis of dental disease and select appropriate intervention
3	further develop understanding of the causes, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and the role of the oral health therapist in relation to periodontal diseases
4	develop understanding of the development of normal occlusion and the role of the oral health therapists in recognising occlusal abnormalities
5	define and describe traumatic dental injuries and the correct emergency and long-term treatment options
6	apply appropriate methods for the reduction and control of pain in children and perform emergency treatment for the alleviation of pain and control of infection in the primary or young permanent dentition
7	recognise and identify early childhood caries, with particular reference to aetiology and clinical features
8	demonstrate competency with equipment preparation (including the setting of parameters), patient preparation and exposure of panoramic images
9	develop an understanding of the major health problems (with particular reference to dental health) in Australian society, and the associated social and environmental factors
10	examine the changing demography and dental health of the community and its impact on dental services

Columbia teeth purchased in 1st year, lab coat, clinic jacket, safety glasses.

•    Class meetings and tutorials
•    Problem-based learning and small group discovery
•    Written assignments and oral presentations
•    Self-directed learning

Class Meetings

•    Up to 9 hours of class meetings, PBL/small group discovery, resource sessions and/or tutorials are scheduled per week, predominantly in semester 1. 

These sessions will be used for introducing and exploring topics, but may also be used for interactive learning, student presentations, discussions and assessments.

Topics covered

•    Dental Public Health
•    Periodontology
•    Geriatric Dentistry
•    Panoramic Radiography
•    Paediatric Dentistry
•    Early Childhood Caries
•    Dental Emergencies
•    Exodontia
•    Orthodontics
•    Minimal Intervention
•    Law & Ethics
•    Tooth Whitening
•    Special Needs Dentistry

This year the Dental Public Health topic will be a part of the University’s small group discovery experience (SGDE) where experienced academics will work with you in small groups to help you develop key research interests and skills, consequently enabling you to become life long and reflective learners, and evidence-based practitioners. The workshops are designed as collaborative ‘discovery’ learning where you explore and generate ideas related to your assignment questions.  The workshops will be facilitated by an academic who will support discussion around the topics and assignment questions.

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Early childhood caries assignment	Summative	15%	1, 2, 7
Geriatric dentistry assignment	Summative	15%	1-3
Orthodontics	Formative/Summative	5%	1, 4
Panoramic radiography	Formative/Summative	5%	2, 8
Dental public health report	Formative/Summative	15%	9-10
Debates	Formative/Summative	5%	1-8
OSCA	Summative	20%	1-10
End of year viva voce	Summative	20%	1-10

Feedback

You will receive feedback from a variety of sources - yourself, peers and facilitators – during PBL and group discussions, research and tutorial exercises, and assignments.Ongoing feedback on your performance during your assessment tasks is for your benefit and allows you to assess how you are progressing in D&HS III OH.  It also provides staff with opportunities to monitor your performance, both theoretical and practical.  It is your responsibility to incorporate this feedback into your learning.

Early childhood caries assignment
Discuss the risk and protective factors for ECC, and give an overview of your role in providing anticipatory guidance to parents of young children.
Length:    2000-2500 words, with adequate referencing of your sources

Geriatric dentistry assignment
You are required to write a report on one of the following topics discussing ageing, preventive oral care, the role of OHTs and implications for practice
•    Frail dependent older adults living in their own home
•    Functionally dependent older adults living a nursing home or supported care facility
Length:    Maximum 2000 words, with adequate referencing of your sources

Orthodontics
You are required to complete self-directed study on the topic of orthodontics. It will require you to undertake research, analyse the information you have gathered and complete a workbook for submission.

Panoramic radiography
You are required to complete 2 on-line tests of understanding relating to theoretical aspects of panoramic radiography. You will be given more information in class and on MyUni.

Dental Public Health    
You will be given the assignment details during the first class meeting scheduled for dental public health. It will require you to undertake research, analyse the information you have gathered and discuss the question demonstrating your understanding and application of the information.

Debates
You are required to participate in a formal debate on an allocated topical and/or controversial issue as part of a team. The goal of this experience is for you to learn to construct a coherent argument by framing an issue, making claims about the issue, and supporting claims with evidence.  You will be given more information in class and on MyUni.

OSCA
You are required to successfully complete an Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA) during Semester 2.  The format consists of a number of 10 minute stations and some rest stations.  Some stations may involve student interaction with a staff member – either as a role-play or based on an exhibit eg tooth/description of a situation – while other stations may involve models, radiographs or clinical photographs and associated questions.    

You will be expected to demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge and ability to integrate material from all courses in a clinical context.  The aim is to assess whether you have a systematic approach to situations, the application of knowledge, integration of information across courses and communication skills. It will test your problem solving abilities and have a strong clinical emphasis.  

End of year oral viva
You are required to successfully complete a viva voce during Semester 2.  You will be provided with information on two clinical patient situations (with images, models or radiographs where appropriate). The patient scenarios will include one child and one adult patient. You will have allocated preparation time to consider a number of aspects regarding the management of these patients including identifying patient chief concern, highlighting key issues in history, risk assessment, formulating a treatment plan including prevention and long term needs. This will form the basis for a 45 minute oral viva with a panel of examiners (including external/non-成人大片).

Each year we ask students to complete an assessment of theirlearning and teaching experience. Teaching staff reflect on the SELT, the outcomes achieved and processes implemented to identify necessary hanges for future years. These are important tolls in the Dental School’s aim for excellence in teaching and learning.

The following changes have been made as a result of these processes:
•    Debates on topical and/or controversial issues
•    Assessment tasks, weightings and schedule revised
•    Revisions to OSCAs – station content, time allocation
•    Format reviewed for final oral vivas
•    Increased opportunities for self-directed learning