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Unit of Study Descriptions for 2012

Year 1

SDMD5111 Integrated Life Sciences 1

Credit points: 14 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Neil Hunter / Dr Michael Thomas Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
The year will begin with the foundation of the medical sciences. This will include general Anatomy, general Histology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Immunology, general Pathology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Embryology and Genetics. Coinciding with these and continuing, there will be courses in Head and Neck Anatomy, Oral Embryology and Histology, Oral Microbiology and Biomaterials. Organ systems in health and disease will then begin including aspects of Skin and Mucosa, Musculoskeletal systems, Respiratory systems, Haematology and Cardiovascular systems. Oral Pathobiology, Dental Biochemistry and Oral Biology will also be introduced.
SDMD5112 Professional and Community Practice 1

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit introduces the student to Cariology and the disease of dental caries, covering natural history, causation, prevention, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment and clinical management, patient management and the roles of professional and home care. Population Oral Health is also introduced and discusses the primary health care approach, society and health, water fluoridation, Aboriginal health, ethics and epidemiology. The study of Professional Practice will include professional behaviour, communication, body image, motivational interviewing, health behaviour change, oral health promotion skills and portfolio development. Aspects of clinical management will also be introduced, including, ergonomics, cross-infection, handling of instruments, the normal (healthy) appearance of tissues and structures; taking a patient history, extra and intra-oral clinical examinations, charting of findings and other patient record keeping.
SDMD5113 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
First year provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of Tooth Conservation, the early development of technical skills, an introduction to and use of the three principal restorative materials (glass ionomer cement, composite resin and dental amalgam), minimal intervention and preventive techniques. In addition the students will be introduced to management of the clinical loss of tooth structure, techniques for caries removal and the placement of Class V restorations and abrasion lesion restorations with glass ionomer cement, Class I, III and V restorations with composite resin and Class I and II restorations with amalgam in the simulation environment.
SDMD5114 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B1

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study provides an introductory framework to the diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with tooth loss and diseases of the supporting tissues, namely periodontal diseases. Introductory laboratory and didactic sessions will provide student knowledge on the range of rehabilitation options available to replace lost teeth and bone, including partial and complete dentures and implants and the basic theory of dental occlusion. An introduction to the management of older patients and patients with special needs will also be included.
SDMD5116 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 1

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study commences with radiology, where the students are given the opportunity to take and report on radiographs within the simulated learning environment; and to develop diagnostic skills in interpretation of normal anatomical structures and disease. The Integrated Life Sciences course forms the foundational elements for the program through to year 4.
SDMD5117 Research 1

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Semester 1 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will commence with familiarising students with the library, conducting literature searches and managing information. Students will then undertake an intensive course on Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods. Students will gain skills in identifying different study types, critically appraising clinical research literature and assigning levels of evidence to published research. Students will apply EBP principles in developing patient care plans for simple clinical case scenarios.
SDMD5121 Integrated Life Sciences 2

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Neil Hunter / Dr Michael Thomas Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
SDMD5122 Professional and Community Practice 2

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
SDMD5123 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
SDMD5124 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B2

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
SDMD5125 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 1

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit in Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics aims to provide a course of education that allows the graduate student to acquire a thorough understanding of the science of craniofacial biology and its relevance to the development of normal and abnormal craniofacial growth and development, and to the prevention, interception and correction of dentofacial abnormalities by orthodontic means.  It aims to encourage the development of a theoretical basis for the ethical clinical practice of dentistry for children and adolescents through engagement with and critical analysis of the current body of literature.
SDMD5126 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 2

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
SDMD5127 Research 2

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Semester 2 Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Assessment: In discussions with ITL Campus: Surry Hills Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: D M D.
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.
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Year 2


SDMD5211 Integrated Life Sciences 3

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Neil Hunter / Dr Michael Thomas Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

Organ systems in health and disease will continue including Neurosciences, Endocrine systems, Gastrointestinal systems, Nutrition and Renal systems and oncology. More advanced aspects of Oral Pathobiology, Dental Biochemistry and Oral Biology will be covered to support understanding of the clinical disciplines.

SDMD5212 Professional and Community Practice 3

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

The student will be introduced to primary care clinical practice and the management and treatment of patients with dental caries using non-invasive primary and secondary preventive strategies and the application of appropriate behavioural skills, in particular, motivational interviewing techniques. Within the context of clinical practice, students will experience working as members of a team and learn how team management is critical to achieving desired health outcomes both effectively and efficiently. This unit will build on Year 1 and further develop an understanding of anxiety, pain, phobias, anger and stress. Population Oral Health will be developed with topics such as the utilisation of dental services; health education; health promotion; oral care for prisoners; refugee services; community aspects of dental fluorosis; community aspects of dental trauma; the special needs patient; monitoring clinical services; and the limitations of western dentistry.

SDMD5213 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A3

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

Second year Tooth Conservation will build on the first year manual skills and knowledge required for the operative management of dental disease and expands to include more extensive restorations, e.g. MOD and cusp capped amalgam restorations, Class II, IV and cusp capped posterior composite resin restorations in the simulation environment. It will also provide students with a theoretical understanding of Endodontics and include simulated practical experience in the preparation of endodontic access cavities, root canal instrumentation, placement of root fillings and performing endodontic diagnostic tests. Learning content will also include guidelines to define, describe and set out objectives for the general management of acute traumatic dental injuries. Clinical aspects of Tooth Conservation will be introduced in this unit, including treatment planning and patient treatment involving preventive care, provisional restorations, simple cavities and the placement of restorative materials.

SDMD5214 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B3

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit builds on the fundamental concepts and procedures covered in year 1 to provide the important clinical procedures involved in denture construction prior to commencing clinical management of patients requiring simple partial dentures. Clinical management will advisedly emphasise preparation of the mouth (in particular oral health care to address dental caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease) before rehabilitation as fundamental to oral health management. The indications and contraindications for implants will be covered in this block as well as the basic technical and theoretical procedures involved in planning treatment with implants and the importance of the occlusion in prosthodontic reconstructions. This unit also provides students with more advanced information on the range of periodontal diseases and the fundamentals of diagnosis and management of periodontal disease. The complexity of factors in the management of aged patients and patients with disabilities will also be covered in more detail.

SDMD5215 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 2

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit familiarises students with the important aspects of orthodontic clinical sequences and basic clinical skills. It covers both basic theoretical and clinical orthodontic skills that are essential prior to undertaking patient treatment. The preclinical focus is a typodont simulation to manage aspects such as clinical set-up and basic clinical skills and observe orthodontic tooth movement and wire bending sessions to learn and practice hand bending of wires. The foundations of Pediatric Dentistry will be further developed in this unit to cover Trauma, Anomolies, Pathology, Fluorides and Behaviour Management.

SDMD5216 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 3

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study allows the integration of head and neck anatomy with the principles and procedures associated with routine dental and oral surgical procedures, as well as pain management. The learning content includes: the pharmacology and physiology of local anaesthetic agents and local anaesthesia; anatomy in relation to the administration of local anaesthetics and the principles of exodontia; assessment of a patient's medical and dental history, special investigations; absolute and relative contra-indications for local anaesthesia and exodontia; management of medical emergencies common to the dental practice, the concepts of antibiotic cover; assessing a radiograph and commenting on potential complications associated with exodontia; reducing patient anxiety; applying practical techniques for the safe administration of local anaesthetic solution and exodontia; the guidelines for 'universal precautions' and hospital infection control policy and appropriate management of a post-operative patient. Evidence-based practice is foundational to the program from this year.

SDMD5217 Research 3

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

Students will receive instruction on conducting a literature search for systematic reviews and be able to contrast these from traditional/narrative literature reviews. Students will also learn how to document and report a search, and use various indices of publication quality (impact factors, citation reports, H index). Students will learn how to summarize the critical appraisal of a journal article using a summary 'PICO sheet', and will use these sheets in clinical sessions.

SDMD5221 Integrated Life Sciences 4

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Neil Hunter / Dr Michael Thomas Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5222 Professional and Community Practice 4

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5223 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A4

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5224 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B4

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5225 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 3

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC
This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5226 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 4

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5227 Research 4

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5111, SDMD5112, SDMD5113, SDMD5114, SDMD5116, SDMD5117, SDMD5121, SDMD5122, SDMD5123, SDMD5124, SDMD5125, SDMD5126, SDMD5127 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

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Year 3


SDMD5311 Integrated Life Sciences 5

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Neil Hunter / Dr Michael Thomas Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

Integrated Life Sciences will be concentrated on clinical experiences of Human Disease in Dentistry. This will cover more advanced concepts and will be delivered by symposium, problem solving exercises and recorded lectures.

SDMD5312 Professional and Community Practice 5

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

The student will continue reviewing and treating patients in primary care clinical practice using non-invasive primary and secondary preventive strategies. Complementary to the clinical work, behavioural science learning topics will include coping with making mistakes; motivating patients; the social and emotional development of the child and adolescent; child behaviour management; child sexual abuse; psychological presentations of children with special needs and media liaison for professional dental practice. Population Oral Health will provide the theoretical foundation of primary dental care; screening for dental caries; dental insurance; financing dental care; variation in treatment planning; roles and responsibilities of professions; principles of ethics; consent for minors and special needs patients; law of negligence and assault; general practice - community and professional expectations; trans cultural issues and social marketing in dentistry. Preparation of elective proposal including acquisition of elective and academic supervisor. Students will have opportunity to develop skills in leadership.

SDMD5313 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A5

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

Third Year Tooth Conservation provides students with the necessary skills to expand their treatment planning skills for patients in a general dental practice situation, and to undertake the management of patients presenting in pain. Students will build on their initial clinical experience by expanding the complexity of cavities and range of materials used in their treatment of patients. In addition students will learn how to manage a patient with concerns with respect to mercury, tooth lightening, quality of dental treatment, tooth coloured options including posterior composite resin restorations. The foundations of Endodontics will be deepened and broadened to include advanced concepts.

SDMD5314 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B5

Credit points: 7 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will introduce students to the management of common denture-related problems frequently encountered in practice and includes repairs and reline procedures. More advanced rehabilitation procedures involving overdentures will also be introduced as well as the fundamental theoretical and technical framework for fixed prosthodontics. The crucial importance of the supporting soft and hard tissues in all prosthodontic rehabilitation will be emphasised by intensive exposure to diagnosis and management of common periodontal diseases with a focus on non-surgical periodontal therapy. These are integral to treatment planning. The application of the theoretical and practical procedures covered in this unit in the management of the elderly patient and the patient with special needs will be of particular importance in Yr 3.

SDMD5315 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 4

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This part of the course aims to provide the student with the practical application of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning of simple malocclusions and interceptive cases. Learning sessions aim to develop understanding of orthodontic appliances with practical knowledge of their operation and mode of action. As well, the indications, common problems and complications associated with various appliances are discussed. The student will become familiar with various types of orthodontic treatment available and gain practical experience in treatment as well as an overall knowledge of the process of comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the management of various malocclusions in different patient age groups. The learning sessions in Paediatric Dentistry will include restorative options (including Pulp Therapy), medically compromised patients, Syndromes and clefts, and caries.

SDMD5316 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 5

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study represents a consolidation of the material presented in years 1 and 2 with an extension into the principles and practices used in clinical settings in relation to assessment and surgery. Special focus will be placed upon the areas of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Sedation. The general objectives of the year are to develop a foundation of professional knowledge and skills in relation to diagnosis, and assessment in the field of Oral Surgery.

SDMD5317 Research 5

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

Students will collect data on their patients and undertake preliminary data analyses to study trends and identify determinants of oral diseases. Students will continue to apply Evidence-Based Practice principles in clinical sessions. Efficient searching and appraisal of research literature will be critical to this process and regular consultation times will be available to students for help with, and revision of advanced methods of searching electronic databases (Medline, PubMed, Cochrane, TRIP) as well as appropriate methods of referencing and using advanced features of EndNote.

SDMD5322 Professional and Community Practice 6

Credit points: 1 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5323 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5324 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5325 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 5

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5326 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 6

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

SDMD5327 Research 6

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5211, SDMD5212, SDMD5213, SDMD5214, SDMD5215, SDMD5216, SDMD5217, SDMD5221, SDMD5222, SDMD5223, SDMD5224, SDMD5225, SDMD5226, SDMD5227 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study will build on the foundations of semester one.

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Year 4


SDMD5412 Professional and Community Practice 7

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Wendell Evans Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

The student will continue reviewing and treating patients in the primary care clinical practice using non-invasive primary and secondary preventive strategies. Knowledge of behavioural sciences will be expanded to include conflict management; human resources management in dental practice; managing difficult patients and patients with communication difficulties; explaining acute and chronic pain; rural community placement; managing patients with special needs; and concluding with "a vision for practice". The Year 4 program will also include studies relating to the business competences required of a dentist, professional responsibility; the structure of the dental legislation and requirements for registration; professional conduct and disciplinary matters; other health related legislation including occupational health and safety, radiation safety, hazardous substances. Submission of the elective report including presentation to peers and Faculty. Students will have opportunity to develop skills in leadership.

SDMD5413 Comprehensive Care Dentistry A7

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ayman Ellakwa Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

Fourth Year Tooth Conservation will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform advanced clinical restorative procedures within an integrated treatment plan. Students will also have the opportunity to extend their skills and experiences working on rotation in metropolitan and rural clinics.

SDMD5414 Comprehensive Care Dentistry B7

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gregory Murray / Prof Iven Klineberg Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

An intensive course in fixed prosthodontics and implants will deepen knowledge and skills, and students will participate in the treatment planning and management of patients requiring implant reconstructions. Treatment planning will emphasise integrated oral health management as an essential step in preparation of the oral environment for rehabilitation. Advanced therapy for periodontal defects, implant maintenance, occlusal-periodontal interrelationships will be expanded in this unit as fundamental to integrated oral rehabilitation. Advanced therapy for the elderly and special needs patient will also be addressed.

SDMD5415 Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry 6

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

The unit of study aims to provide students with the knowledge regarding types of orthodontic treatment for general practitioners, deleterious effects of orthodontic treatment, importance of retention in orthodontics, and how to diagnose and treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). In addition, clinical work will focus mainly on clinical Paediatric Dentistry, but will also include a multidisciplinary approach with other disciplines regarding orthodontic aspects of any dentofacial problem.

SDMD5416 Oral Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences 7

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Cox Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

This unit of study is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of students in the principles and practice of surgery, developed in year 3 of the program. Emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of the surgery as well as the integration of basic sciences. Students will be introduced to the hospital setting, including daily 'rounds', pre-op and post-op assessment of the surgical patient, as well as an extension of the Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology programs. The general objectives of this course are to develop a foundation of professional knowledge and skills in Oral Surgery, including Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Sedation. It will also serve to reinforce high ethical standards and the awareness of moral responsibility for the patient‘s treatment.

SDMD5417 Research 7

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Manish Arora Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

Students will prepare a report on the extensive data they have collected on the oral health of their patients. This will require the students to apply their abilities in literature searching, critical appraisal, data analysis and scientific writing. Tutorials and consultation sessions will be available for students to refresh their information management and data analysis skills and they will learn about free EBP resources available to them once they graduate. Students will continue to apply Evidence-Based Practice principles in clinical sessions under the supervision of clinical tutors.

SDMD5428 Integrated Clinical Dentistry

Credit points: 24 Session: Not on offer in 2012. Classes: Information available on Compass Events Calendar Prerequisites: SDMD5311, SDMD5312, SDMD5313, SDMD5314, SDMD5315, SDMD5316, SDMD5317, SDMD5322, SDMD5323, SDMD5324, SDMD5325, SDMD5326, SDMD5327 Assessment: TBC

Building on the discipline specific training and the integrated clinic sessions completed in earlier years, this unit of study will enhance the student's ability to integrate all aspects of patient care within the full range of teaching environments, including metropolitan and rural placements, as well as the main teaching centres of SDH and WCOH. This UoS will enhance the development of a clear understanding of the scope of specialist services available to patients in each of the disciplines. In light of this, students will understand their limitations in providing aspects of patient care and will know when and where to refer patients for more specialised treatment. Students will also become competent in integrating their knowledge in the treatment of medically compromised patients and be able to communicate effectively with a range of health practitioners to ensure the best possible standard of dental care.

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