(Clinical Dentistry) Prosthodontics
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics)
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative)
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative)
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) | Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) | Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code | EG009 or CCLDARE1000 | EF013 or GNCLDARE1000 | EB005 or TCCLDPRO1000 |
| CRICOS code | 053860F | 053861E | 064292J |
| Degree Abbreviation | GradCertClinDent(Advanced Restorative) | GradDipClinDent(Advanced Restorative) | DClinDent(Prosthodontics) |
| Credit points required to complete | 24 | 48 | 144 |
| Time to complete full-time | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years |
Overview
The course provides the opportunity to develop skills and acquire knowledge in advanced restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. The Graduate Certificate (Advanced Restorative) and Graduate Diploma (Advanced Restorative) are embedded within the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics).
Course outcomes
This course prepares candidates for work in a specialist practice in prosthodontics or a specialist clinic in a hospital.
Further information
For further information about this program see the Faculty of Dentistry website at: sydney.edu.au/dentistry/student/postgrad.php
Pattern of enrolment
Enrolment is full-time. In order to fulfil the requirements for registration as a specialist in this field, all units of study must be taken in the following sequence. All units of study are compulsory unless otherwise noted.
Academic Year 1
| Semester 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6371 Foundation: Fixed & Removable Pros |
6 |
| DENT6382 Foundation: Restorative Dentistry |
6 |
| DENT6385 Foundation: Orofacial Pain |
6 |
| DENT6000 Research Methods in Dentistry |
6 |
| Semester 2 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6372 Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics1 |
6 |
| DENT6386 Restorative Dentistry 1 |
6 |
| DENT6389 Orofacial Pain 1 |
6 |
| DENT6010 Dental Research Studies 1 |
6 |
Academic Year 2
| Semester 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6390 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1A |
6 |
| DENT6391 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1B |
6 |
| DENT6392 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1C |
6 |
| DENT6011 Dental Research Studies 2 |
6 |
| Semester 2 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6394 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2A |
6 |
| DENT6395 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2B |
6 |
| DENT6396 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2C |
6 |
| DENT6012 Dental Research Studies 3 |
6 |
Academic Year 3
| Semester 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6398 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3A |
6 |
| DENT6399 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3B |
6 |
| DENT6400 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3C |
6 |
| DENT6013 Dental Research Studies 4 |
6 |
| Semester 2 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT6412 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4A |
6 |
| DENT6413 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4B |
6 |
| DENT6414 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4C |
6 |
| DENT6014 Dental Research Studies 5 |
6 |
Table of units of study: Prosthodontics
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Units of study |
|||
| DENT6371 Foundation: Fixed and Removable Pros |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| DENT6382 Foundation: Restorative Dentistry |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| DENT6385 Foundation: Orofacial Pain |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| DENT6000 Research Methods in Dentistry |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| DENT6372 Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics 1 |
6 | P DENT6371 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6386 Restorative Dentistry 1 |
6 | P DENT6382 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6389 Orofacial Pain 1 |
6 | P DENT6385 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6010 Dental Research Studies 1 |
6 | P DENT6000 or DENT6126 or DENT6226 or DENT6276 or DENT6326 or DENT6382 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6390 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1A |
6 | P DENT6387 or DENT6372 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6391 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1B |
6 | P DENT6388 or DENT6372 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6392 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1C |
6 | P DENT6389 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6011 Dental Research Studies 2 |
6 | P DENT6010 or DENT6127 or DENT6227 or DENT6277 or DENT6327 or DENT6386 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6394 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2A |
6 | P DENT6390 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6395 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2B |
6 | P DENT6391 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6396 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2C |
6 | P DENT6392 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6012 Dental Research Studies 3 |
6 | P DENT6011 or DENT6128 or DENT6228 or DENT6278 or DENT6328 or DENT6393 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6398 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3A |
6 | P DENT6394 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6399 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3B |
6 | P DENT6395 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6400 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3C |
6 | P DENT6396 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6013 Dental Research Studies 4 |
6 | P DENT6012 or DENT6129 or DENT6229 or DENT6279 or DENT6329 or DENT6397 |
Semester 1 |
| DENT6412 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4A |
6 | P DENT6398 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6413 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4B |
6 | P DENT6399 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6414 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4C |
6 | P DENT6400 |
Semester 2 |
| DENT6014 Dental Research Studies 5 |
6 | P DENT6013 or DENT6130 or DENT6230 or DENT6280 or DENT6330 or DENT6411 |
Semester 2 |
| Graduate Certificate students only take the first four Units of Study. | |||
| Graduate Diploma students only take the first eight Units of Study. | |||
Unit of study descriptions
Units of study
DENT6371 Foundation: Fixed and Removable Pros
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x10day block (9am - 5pm), clinical work, small group seminars, self-directed study Assessment: clinical work (40%), written assignments and literature reviews (40%) and clinical mentor feedback (20%) Mode of delivery: Block mode
This unit provides an overview for students at the postgraduate level of clinical procedural and evidence-based information on fixed and removable prosthodontics.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this class.
DENT6382 Foundation: Restorative Dentistry
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit provides an overview at the postgraduate level in restorative dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6385 Foundation: Orofacial Pain
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit provides an overview at the postgraduate level in orofacial pain.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6000 Research Methods in Dentistry
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Shanika Nanayakkara Session: Semester 1 Classes: Online sessions: 1 x 3hr module and assignment/week x 10weeks Assessment: Final Assignment (50%) and weekly assignment (50%) Practical field work: Clinically based Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Research Methods in Dentistry is a postgraduate course designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in clinical research design and Evidence-Based Dentistry for students intending to undertake research at the Faculty of Dentistry.
All course material is provided through eLearning via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of notes and tutorial exercises are included in the study material. Students are required to complete one tutorial exercise/assignment each week and a final assignment at the end of the course.
Topics covered include introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry, epidemiologic study design, basic biostatistics, as well as confounding, bias and measurement error. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles which is an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence-Based Dentistry. An introduction into conducting literature search, diagnostic test studies and systematic reviews is also provided.
All course material is provided through eLearning via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of notes and tutorial exercises are included in the study material. Students are required to complete one tutorial exercise/assignment each week and a final assignment at the end of the course.
Topics covered include introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry, epidemiologic study design, basic biostatistics, as well as confounding, bias and measurement error. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles which is an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence-Based Dentistry. An introduction into conducting literature search, diagnostic test studies and systematic reviews is also provided.
Textbooks
Class notes and full-text journal articles are provided via the course website.
DENT6372 Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x5 day block (9am - 5pm), clinical work, small group seminars, treatment planning sessions Prerequisites: DENT6371 Assessment: clinical work (50%), written assignments (20%), and clinical mentor feedback (30%) Mode of delivery: Block mode
This unit provides for students at the postgraduate level details of clinical decision-making and evidence-based information on fixed and removable prosthodontics.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this class.
DENT6386 Restorative Dentistry 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6382 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit provides further training at the postgraduate level in restorative dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6389 Orofacial Pain 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6385 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit provides further training at the postgraduate level in orofacial pain.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6010 Dental Research Studies 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Ky-Anh Nguyen Session: Semester 2 Classes: Weekly attendance in research seminars (70% attendance required) and 2hr research sessions. Prerequisites: DENT6000 or DENT6126 or DENT6226 or DENT6276 or DENT6326 or DENT6382 Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit a treatise or written work in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
DENT6390 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6387 or DENT6372 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides advanced training at the postgraduate level in clinical prosthodontics.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6391 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6388 or DENT6372 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in clinical prosthodontics.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6392 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 1C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6389 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in clinical prosthodontics.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6011 Dental Research Studies 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Ky-Anh Nguyen Session: Semester 1 Classes: Weekly attendance in research seminars (70% attendance required) and 6hr research sessions. Prerequisites: DENT6010 or DENT6127 or DENT6227 or DENT6277 or DENT6327 or DENT6386 Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit a treatise or written work in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
DENT6394 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6390 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6395 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6391 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6396 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 2C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6392 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6012 Dental Research Studies 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Ky-Anh Nguyen Session: Semester 2 Classes: Weekly attendance in research seminars (70% attendance required) and 6hr research sessions. Prerequisites: DENT6011 or DENT6128 or DENT6228 or DENT6278 or DENT6328 or DENT6393 Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit a treatise or written work in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
DENT6398 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6394 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6399 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6395 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6400 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 3C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6396 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6013 Dental Research Studies 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Ky-Anh Nguyen Session: Semester 1 Classes: Weekly attendance in research seminars (70% attendance required) and 6hr research sessions. Prerequisites: DENT6012 or DENT6129 or DENT6229 or DENT6279 or DENT6329 or DENT6397 Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit a treatise or written work in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
DENT6412 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6398 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6413 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6399 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6414 Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics 4C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Iven Klineberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical work and small group seminars Prerequisites: DENT6400 Assessment: clinical work and written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
This unit provides further advanced level training at the postgraduate level in prosthetic dentistry.
Textbooks
A recommended reading and text book list is provided for this unit in class.
DENT6014 Dental Research Studies 5
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Ky-Anh Nguyen Session: Semester 2 Classes: Weekly attendance in research seminars (70% attendance required) and 6hr research sessions. Prerequisites: DENT6013 or DENT6130 or DENT6230 or DENT6280 or DENT6330 or DENT6411 Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit a treatise or written work in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
Graduate Certificate students only take the first four Units of Study.
Graduate Diploma students only take the first eight Units of Study.