Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This is the foundation block for the training of dental implant related surgery. The course consists of an introductory study on the biological basis of osseointegration and bone repair and wound healing, the design of modern dental implants and the bio-mechanical principles of prosthetic construction on implant supports. Training in the practical sessions will familiarize the students with different implant systems, their technical characteristics and surgical tooling features. The clinical training will focus on the patient assessment process and protocol and the skill in developing a rational and appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Surgical placement of dental implants in non-complicated cases will be attempted during semester 2.

This course provides an evidence-based foundation in examination, diagnosis, classification, prognosis, treatment planning, staging of treatment and in non-surgical periodontal therapy. Didactic instruction in this course complements clinical activities. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current literature.

Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This is the foundation block for the training of dental implant related surgery. The course consists of an introductory study on the biological basis of osseointegration and bone repair and wound healing, the design of modern dental implants and the bio-mechanical principles of prosthetic construction on implant supports. Training in the practical sessions will familiarize the students with different implant systems, their technical characteristics and surgical tooling features. The clinical training will focus on the patient assessment process and protocol and the skill in developing a rational and appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Surgical placement of dental implants in non-complicated cases will be attempted during semester 2.

This course examines the microbiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Particular emphasis is given to studying the biofilm structure of dental plaque and the presence of specific, periodontopathic micro-organisms within the supragingival and subgingival oral environments. The concepts of the host response and disease susceptibility are covered and the role of risk factors studied. This course also studies the roles of plaque control and supportive periodontal therapy in the clinical management of periodontal disease. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current literature.

Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This course consists of intensive training in the surgical techniques of implant placement in routine and complex/compromised cases, and the surgical preparation of deficient implant sites. It also emphasizes on developing skill for the students in treatment planning complex reconstruction cases including the use of computerized tomography scanning and computer-assisted implant surgical planning. The clinical skill in the management of surgical complications will also be developed. Contemporary issues and controversies in implantology will be covered in a series of small group seminars.

This course covers surgical periodontal therapy, the clinical management of multi-rooted teeth and endodontic-periodontal considerations in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment. Wound healing, basic surgical principles, pre-operative evaluation, surgical techniques, soft and hard tissue management, suturing and post operative care are covered. The course also covers the role of host risk factors in susceptibility to periodontal disease and in treatment selection and outcomes. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current literature.

Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This course consists of intensive training in the surgical techniques of implant placement in routine and complex/compromised cases, and the surgical preparation of deficient implant sites. It also emphasizes on developing skill for the students in treatment planning complex reconstruction cases including the use of computerized tomography scanning and computer-assisted implant surgical planning. The clinical skill in the management of surgical complications will also be developed. Contemporary issues and controversies in implantology will be covered in a series of small group seminars.

This course examines the basic biology of wound healing in relation to bone defect repair and bone regeneration. The diagnosis and classification of periodontal bone defects are covered and strategies for management of these defects are examined. The indications, contra-indications and outcomes of guided tissue regeneration, grafting materials and regeneration - enhancing materials are discussed and evaluated. The course also covers orthodontic-periodontal inter-relationships for diagnosis, treatment planning and therapy. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current literature.

Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This course consolidates the clinical learning of the students and focuses on the development of clinical maturity in the students. Using the expertise of other specialties it cultivates a multi-disciplinary approach in planning and managing complex and difficult cases. It encourages a risk-reduction approach in treatment planning and delivery as well as post-delivery maintenance care.

This course examines the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management and clinical significance of muco-gingival defects. The role of attached gingiva in the health of the periodontium is discussed. Various surgical modalities for the management of gingival recession, frenal attachments and shallow vestibules are studied and their role evaluated in clinical scenarios. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current literature.

Students undertake clinical care of patients at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead under supervision. Experience is gained in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis and in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Regular case presentations are utilised for students to present cases for discussion.

This course consolidates the clinical learning of the students and focuses on the development of clinical maturity in the students. Using the expertise of other specialties it cultivates a multi-disciplinary approach in planning and managing complex and difficult cases. It encourages a risk-reduction approach in treatment planning and delivery as well as post-delivery maintenance care.

This course covers oral pathology and oral medicine as it relates to the specialty of periodontics. The course also examines ethics and professional responsibility, practice management and career planning as these relate to the specialty of periodontics. Regular journal clubs are held to critically evaluate current publications.

Research Methods in Dentistry is a postgraduate course designed to provide fundamental skills in clinical research design and critical appraisal of scientific literature for students intending to undertake research at the Faculty of Dentistry. The ability to critically evaluate journal articles is seen as an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence-Based Dentistry.
All course material is provided on compact discs and through eLearning (formerly WebCT) via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of notes, tutorial exercises and recorded mini-lectures are included in the study material. Students are required to complete one tutorial exercise/assignment each week. Weekly tutorial sessions are held at Westmead Hospital and Sydney Dental Hospital.
Topics covered include epidemiologic study design, measures of disease frequency and association, as well as confounding, bias and measurement error. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles. An introduction into diagnostic test studies, systematic reviews and basic biostatistics is also provided.

This unit provides the introduction to a research project, including the development of a research proposal and literature review. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The treatise or written work is in 5 parts all of which will be completed in a minimum of three years of full time study.

This unit provides continuation of a research project, including the refinement of research methodology and data acquisition. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The treatise or written work is in 5 parts all of which will be completed in a minimum of three years of full time study.

This unit provides continuation of a research project, including the refinement of research methodology and data acquisition. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The treatise or written work is in 5 parts all of which will be completed in a minimum of three years of full time study.

This unit provides continuation of a research project, including data acquisition and analysis. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The treatise or written work is in 5 parts all of which will be completed in a minimum of three years of full time study.

This unit provides continuation of a research project, including data analysis, treatise write-up and submission. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The treatise or written work is in 5 parts all of which will be completed in a minimum of three years of full time study.