DENT 7331A - Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology I Part 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DENT 7331A Course Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology I Part 1 Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact Up to 12 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Doctor of Clinical Dentistry students only Assessment Refer to Course Outlines for full information Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Richard Logan
Phone: 83133066Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
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
Ensure students have a knowledge of core pathological processes affecting the body at an organ and particularly the tissue level
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
Provide students with a clinical perspective to oral disease processes
Provide student with the necessary knowledge and skills in relation to tissue handling, processing and report writing
Provide training and experience in research relevant to the discipline
Encourage interdisciplinary management of patients
To produce oral and maxillofacial pathologists who can ultimately practice unsupervised in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, contributing to comprehensive, safe and high âÂ脗聙¨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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1 - 6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
4 - 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1 - 6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1 - 7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1 - 6 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Full 成人大片 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 laboratories.Recommended 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.
Structured Learning: contact sessions
Tutorials/Seminars 3 x 2 hours = 6 hours
Assessment Tasks
Pathology Case Review/Reporting 65 x 3 hours = 195 hours
Non-Contact study/prep 13 x 8 hours = 97.5 hours
Learning Activities Summary
Structured Program
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 undergraduatesSpecific Course Requirements
Access to clinics and laboratories may require credentialing and police checks.Small Group Discovery Experience
Students will be involved in undertaking a major research component to this course, relevant to their field of interest within the discipline. All students will work in a small discovery and inquiry based team environment under the guidance of a researcher/expert in the discipline of oral and maxillofacial pathology. -
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
Assessment Task Assessment Type Percentage of total Hurdle Requirement Learning Outcomes
assessment weighting being assessed/achieved
Tutorial/Seminar Formative and summative 10% 1-8
participation
Research Report Summative 40% 6,8
Written Examination Summative 40% Yes 1-5, 7, 8
Logbook Formative and summative 10% 8
Assessment of the Structured Program in Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology involves: 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 ProgramAnnual Review of ProgressMajor Review of ProgressExternal 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
N/ACourse 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 .
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