The student must understand the sociology and psychology of pain and behavioural responses of patients to dental treatment and their implications for the effective practice of dentistry. The student must understand the different psychological aspects of phobias and the behavioural responses of children to dental treatment. This course covers aspects of child behavioural development and its relevance to patient management. The course will cover non-pharmacological control of pain and anxiety and behaviour shaping, including hypnosis. Pharmacological control of pain and anxiety, including local anaesthesia, relative analgesia and oral and IV sedation. General anaesthesia, including child assessment and hospital protocols and emergencies in dental and hospital practice.

This course aims to provide the trainee with an understanding of the normal growth and development of a child from birth to school age. They should learn an appreciation of the factors influencing a child's development and how these may impact on their oral health and the provision of care. They should learn to recognise abnormal growth, development and habits in the preschool age groups and be competent to manage them appropriately, including speech and language development. This course includes recognition of early childhood caries, a thorough understanding of involved factors and its management, together with a knowledge of the nutritional requirements of the preschool child and the weaning process. Trainees should learn how to develop an appropriate treatment plan, taking into account the child's age, maturity, medical history, treatment needs and caries risk. The course will also provide instruction in photography. Different types of digital and non-digital cameras for intra-oral photography will be discussed and experience will be gained in extra-oral and intra-oral photography.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that place an individual at risk of developing dental disease. They should learn the pathogenesis and theories of caries formation. The development of the oral microflora and microbiology of plaque and the role of intra and extra-cellular polysaccharides. They should learn to assess caries risk factors and how they relate to oral hygiene and diet. Have knowledge on how to prevent and control caries with fluorides, remineralising and antimicrobial agents, sealants and minimal intervention dentistry. Develop an understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases, to identify risk factors and understand the different manifestations and development of periodontal diseases in children and adults. Learn about the role of diet and nutrition in health and disease, with particular emphasis on disease heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Research Methods in Dentistry is a postgraduate course designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in clinical research design and Evidence­Based Dentistry for students intending to undertake research at the Sydney Dental School. All course material is provided through eLearning via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of modules and resources 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 Evidence­Based Dentistry, epidemiologic study design, and basic biostatistics. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles which is an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence­Based Dentistry. An introduction into conducting literature search, diagnostic test studies and systematic reviews is also provided.

The student must understand the sociology and psychology of pain and behavioural responses of patients to dental treatment and their implications for the effective practice of dentistry. The student must understand the different psychological aspects of phobias and the behavioural responses of children to dental treatment. This course covers aspects of child behavioural development and its relevance to patient management. The course will cover non-pharmacological control of pain and anxiety and behaviour shaping, including hypnosis. Pharmacological control of pain and anxiety, including local anaesthesia, relative analgesia and oral and IV sedation. General anaesthesia, including child assessment and hospital protocols and emergencies in dental and hospital practice.

This course aims to provide the trainee with an understanding of the normal growth and development of a child from birth to school age. They should learn an appreciation of the factors influencing a child's development and how these may impact on their oral health and the provision of care. They should learn to recognise abnormal growth, development and habits in the preschool age groups and be competent to manage them appropriately, including speech and language development. This course includes recognition of early childhood caries, a thorough understanding of involved factors and its management, together with a knowledge of the nutritional requirements of the preschool child and the weaning process. Trainees should learn how to develop an appropriate treatment plan, taking into account the child's age, maturity, medical history, treatment needs and caries risk. The course will also provide instruction in photography. Different types of digital and non-digital cameras for intra-oral photography will be discussed and experience will be gained in extra-oral and intra-oral photography.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that place an individual at risk of developing dental disease. They should learn the pathogenesis and theories of caries formation. The development of the oral microflora and microbiology of plaque and the role of intra and extra-cellular polysaccharides. They should learn to assess caries risk factors and how they relate to oral hygiene and diet. Have knowledge on how to prevent and control caries with fluorides, remineralising and antimicrobial agents, sealants and minimal intervention dentistry. Develop an understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases, to identify risk factors and understand the different manifestations and development of periodontal diseases in children and adults. Learn about the role of diet and nutrition in health and disease, with particular emphasis on disease heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Research Methods in Dentistry is a postgraduate course designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in clinical research design and Evidence­Based Dentistry for students intending to undertake research at the Sydney Dental School. All course material is provided through eLearning via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of modules and resources 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 Evidence­Based Dentistry, epidemiologic study design, and basic biostatistics. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles which is an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence­Based Dentistry. An introduction into conducting literature search, diagnostic test studies and systematic reviews is also provided.

This course covers all the clinical aspects of prevention, repair and maintenance of the primary and permanent dentition in children and adolescents. The importance of sound diagnostic criteria leading to the creation of rational treatment plans is emphasised. The candidate should develop a sound understanding of differing treatment philosophies, materials and techniques. The importance of flexibility in treatment techniques to coincide with the advances in dental materials is stressed.
It will aim to ensure that Trainees have an evidenced-based approach to clinical paediatric dentistry and are expert in the delivery of clinical care. This course will be the foundation of clinical practice in this discipline. They should become proficient in the restoration of the primary and young permanent dentition and understand the uses and limitations of restorative and endodontic materials used in paediatric dentistry.

This course covers all the aspects of dental traumatology, with special emphasis on the primary and young permanent dentitions. Trainees must become proficient in the diagnosis and management, including emergency presentations, of dentofacial injuries. They will learn the classification and epidemiology of dental injuries and the treatment alternatives. They should also develop an understanding of the pathogenesis of sequelae and complications following trauma and their appropriate management.

This course is concerned with topics relating to the community prevention of dental diseases and the management and utilisation of dental resources. The importance of statistical method in evaluation, interpretation and presentation of data is emphasised. At the completion of this course, the Trainee should have an understanding of the tools used for the assessment of the oral health status and treatment needs for the community, children, adolescents and special groups. They should have a working knowledge of the availability of community dental health services in Australasia and the assessment and financing of dental services in relation to dental needs and resources. They should be able to design surveys, evaluate data and have a knowledge of statistical methods.

This unit provides the introduction to a research project, including the development of a research proposal, completing a research data management plan, conducting literature review, and commencing ethics and other institutional biosafety approval application if necessary.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a more advanced understanding of the factors that place an individual at risk of developing dental disease. This course follows on from Preventive Dentistry 1 and aims to further the students understanding of all the factors discussed in the earlier course. In particular the students will review recent literature and discuss current recent on the topics.

This course follows on from Restorative Dentistry Part 1 and ensures that trainees have advanced knowledge of paediatric restorative techniques. It will the emphasise the evidence-based practice of paediatric restorative dentistry, the materials used and comparison of restorative and endodontic techniques. The concept of minimal intervention dentistry will be further explored, together with social factors that influence caries risk and restorative success. Trainees will learn advanced restorative techniques required for the management of children with congenital and acquired dental anomalies and restorative options in the care of medically compromised patients.

The student must understand the basic processes of normal growth and development and how pertubations result in abnormalities. The course will cover embryological development of the head and neck and the effects of prematurity, assessment of developmental milestones in infancy and postnatal growth and development of the head and neck. The mechanisms by which congenital abnormalities arise, concepts of dysmorphology and terminology and nomenclature used in syndromology. Principles of Mendelian genetics in relation to patterns of inheritance, gene expression and penetrance and the tools used in the diagnosis of genetic diseases. The role and processes of genetic counselling and to search for and retrieve information on dysmorphology via the World Wide Web and other syndrome diagnostic tools such as POSSUM.

This unit provides the skills and knowledge to write literature review and conduct a research project including carrying out experiments, data collection, and data analysis.

This course deals with the abnormalities of dental growth and development; it will provide trainees with knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of children with acquired and congenital malformations affecting the mouth, head and neck. The course follows on from the unit on growth and development. They must develop a comprehensive knowledge of the pathogenesis, classification and both clinical and ultrastructural manifestations of dental anomalies. They will learn all the disorders of tooth number, size and shape and anomalies of enamel and dentine and disorders of eruption and root development.

This course covers all aspects of the diagnosis, clinico-pathology and management of paediatric oral pathology and medicine, it aims to give Trainees knowledge and skills in the management of children presenting with oral pathological lesions.
Trainees must be proficient in the management of children with a wide variety of disorders, including orofacial infections, vesiculobullous lesions, ulceration, autoimmune disorders, salivary disorders, paediatric malignancies and gingival disorders. They must also have detailed knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and ultra structural presentation, tests used in diagnosis and treatment, prognosis and management of these conditions. They must also be aware of the implications for dental treatment in children with these conditions. Trainees must also understand concepts of surgical management of children for orofacial pathology and be competent in the prescription of medications for inpatients and outpatients, basic surgical techniques required in an outpatient setting and the management of surgical complications arising from routine clinical care.

This course introduces Trainees to basic craniofacial development and interceptive orthodontic techniques. The growth and development component includes an introduction to the study of cephalometrics. The treatment component for the major part is directed towards the mixed dentition. Various techniques will be discussed which include removable appliance therapy, functional appliances and the fixed straight wire techniques. Other topics will include habits and serial extraction and their implications on developing dentition. Emphasis is laid on the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in management of the developing dentitions. An interdisciplinary approach is made to the treatment of craniofacial anomalies. Trainees should become proficient in the diagnosis of malocclusions in children and predictive growth analyses. They should learn to use removable appliances in interceptive management and fixed appliances for space maintenance, expansion and single arch regimes.

This unit involves a research project related to dentistry and oral health, including conducting the proposed experiments, collecting experimental data, and conducting statistical analysis as required.

This course follows on from Orofacial Trauma Part 1 and aims expand the trainees understanding of dental trauma and its sequelae. It will look in depth at the evidence base for different management strategies, including endodontic, surgical, orthodontic and prosthodontic management alternatives. They will learn about the diagnosis and management of facial fractures and soft tissue trauma. It will cover the presentation and reporting of non-accidental injuries, including child protection legislation and reporting mechanisms.

This course aims to give Trainees a broad understanding and knowledge of all aspects of paediatric disease and care and to understand the operation of hospitals and protocols. It covers the management of children in hospital, including surgical problems encountered in the child patient. It also covers all aspects of general paediatrics. This course encompasses attendance at Paediatric Grand Rounds at the Children's Hospital Westmead and the Diploma of Child Health. Trainees should gain a general knowledge of common paediatrics and develop a much better understanding of many aspects involved in the care of children. Trainees must learn to be proficient at and have a thorough knowledge of hospital protocols in relation to admitted and non-admitted patients, referral procedures and operation of theatres and outpatient clinics.

This important aspect of Paediatric Dentistry is covered in detail, with special reference to the inter-disciplinary nature of diagnosis and treatment of medically compromised and special needs children. Trainees must become proficient in the management of children with many conditions, including congenital cardiac disease, haematological disorders, immunodeficiencies, malignancies, endocrinopathies, respiratory diseases and neurological disease. They must also develop the knowledge and skills to provide high quality care to children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

This unit involves a research project related to dentistry and oral health and also provides the training opportunity to develop a research grant proposal or discipline specific exercise to advance research skills.

This course follows on from the unit dental anomalies and genetics 1. The aim of this course is to develop a deeper knowledge of medical syndromes, genetic disorders and craniofacial anomalies and their impact on general and craniofacial growth and development. Trainees will learn more about the interdisciplinary management of major craniofacial syndromes and clefts of the head and neck, including the appropriate timing of treatment and use of implant prostheses.

This course follows on from Paediatric Oral Pathology and Medicine 1. It aims to provide trainees with a deeper understanding of the relevant conditions and their management. In particular it will aim to provide greater knowledge of the associations of these conditions with general health and development and the long term dental and medical implications of these conditions.

This course aims to ensure that Trainees have the skills necessary to enter specialist practice in either the private or public sector. Trainees must develop an intimate understanding of the medico-legal aspects of paediatric dentistry, ethics and the maintenance of professional relationships with colleagues, the role of the specialist in the community and the availability of community services for children and families. Trainees must be proficient to write a referral to another health professional, a letter of reply to a referring clinician, write a medico-legal report and give an oral presentation to an audience. They should have knowledge of the specialist as an expert witness, paediatric forensic dentistry, design of a dental surgery and equipment needs, statutory regulations in relation to practice, financial aspects of Hospital or private practice, employment and staff management and information technology and computer usage.

This unit requires the candidate to complete a specific research project in dentistry and oral health under supervision and present the research findings in the format of a treatise. The treatise is a formal piece of writing relevant to the research subject area of the Extended Masters Degree.