DENT 7333A - Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology III Pt 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

The 成人大片 postgraduate Doctor of Clinical Dentistry program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is of three years duration and leads to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. This course is part of a specific program designed to lead to a specialist registration in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The course comprises a mix of coursework, diagnostic histopathology and some clinical work.

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Course Details

Course Code	DENT 7333A
Course	Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology III Pt 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
Prerequisites	DENT 7332A and DENT 7332B
Restrictions	Doctor of Clinical Dentistry only

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Richard Logan

Phone 8313 3066

Course Timetable

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

Further details are located in MyUni.

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.	1-5
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.	1-6
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.	5, 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.	1-6
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.	5
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.	1-6

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/A

Online Learning

N/A
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.

Tutorials/Seminars 39 x 2 = 78 hours

Practical reports/case review 65 x 3 = 195 hours

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

N/A

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	Hurdle	Learning Outcomes being assessed
Tutorial participation	Formative and Summative	10%	No	1 - 8
Research Report	Summative	40%	No	6, 8
Practical Examination	Summative	40%	Yes	1 - 5, 7, 8
Logbook	Formative and Summative	10%	No	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 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 Detail

Tutorial 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%):
A case based practical examination looking at routine diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology cases, includes report writing and discussion of common pathology related to the specific cases.

Logbook (Weighting 10%):
Ongoing record of archival pathology cases that students report on during the year.

Submission

No information currently available.

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 .

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