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Specialist Dental Practice 1 (DENT90083)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject introduces students to more complex aspects of clinical restorative dental treatment. The basic concepts and application of implant dentistry as part of a comprehensive treatment plan will be learned. Included in this subject is also the clinical application of prosthodontics, including the preparation and provision of crowns and bridges to restore and protect badly broken down and weakened teeth. The third component of this subject covers the clinical application and provision of treatment centred on the principles and techniques used to manage pulp treatment of teeth through the speciality of endodontics.

Intended learning outcomes

Students should:



  • be able to perform examinations in relation to endodontic treatment and formulate accurate diagnosis;
  • have developed skills to assess the endodontic case difficulty and be able to decide if a patient should be referred;
  • be able to perform simple endodontic procedures;
  • be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained from 2 nd year preclinical procedures into clinical practice;
  • have developed clinical skills in restoring broken down teeth with indirect restorations – full coverage porcelain fused metal crowns, all metal crowns, direct core build up and cast post cores;
  • be able to comprehend the principles of osseointegration of implants;
  • be familiar with different implant components and their usage in a pre-clinical setting;
  • have developed skills in providing patient-centred care to patients requiring complex restorative procedures.

Generic skills

Students should:

  1. be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
  2. develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
  3. develop effective organisational skills and time management;
  4. develop skills in team work and develop skills of workplace safety;
  5. be able to identify and address their own learning needs.

Last updated: 3 November 2022