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Preclinical Dental Practice 2 (DENT90062)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Preclinical Dental Practice 2 is a continuation of Preclinical Dental Practice 1 and continues education into the surgical management of more extensive caries lesions and the process of restoration of lost tooth structure. The dental materials, their structure, properties and use for the restoration of lost tooth structure will also be covered. Students will learn more about correct posture in the dental operatory and working in a team (dental assistant and the operator) to prepare and restore teeth in a clinical simulation setting.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, the student will be competent in:
- linking progression of dental caries and comprehending the decision process of when it is necessary to surgically treat caries lesions and restore teeth;
- self-evaluating the precision and accuracy of appropriate surgical removal of extensive caries;
- restoring teeth with extensive carious lesions on manikins;
- making an appropriate selection of a dental material and restoring a tooth to its original anatomical contour, function and form in manikins;
- using dental rotary cutting instruments for restoration and conservation of dental hard tissues with safe and precise manual dexterity;
- evaluating and critically appraising clinical research evidence as it relates to longevity of dental restorations;
- understanding concepts related to the risks and hazards of using instrumentation in the confined space of the oral cavity;
- the correct selection of the restorative material which will best restore a tooth to its original form and function;
- discussing the properties and uses of dental materials for conservation and restoration of carious and non-carious lesons;
- the basic principles applied in the design and execution of the preparation of cavities to restore carious and non-carious lesions;
- comprehending the importance of research outcomes and evidence to the decision making process for the correct restoration of teeth.
Generic skills
Students should:
- be able to access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner;
- develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers;
- develop effective organisational skills and time management;
- develop skills in team work;
- be able to identify and address their own learning needs (self-evaluation).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 1st year Teaching Blocks 1 and 2 (Semester 1) DDS subjects.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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1 x practical exam on manual dexterity skills in tooth preparation
| During Block 3 | 25% |
1 x practical exam on manual dexterity skills in tooth preparation
| End of Block 3 | 25% |
1 x practical exam on manual dexterity skills in tooth preparation
| End of Block 4 | 25% |
1 x written exam on Conservative Dentistry.
| End of Block 4 | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass two of the 3 practical examinations in order to pass Preclinical Dental Practice 2 overall. | N/A | |
Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance at Lectures; 100% attendance at Practical Classes (including Laboratory Sessions) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Anu Polster Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 71 (indicative) Teaching period 26 June 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 7 July 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
71 contact hours (indicative), 96 non-contact (indicative)
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Anusavice KJ, 2003 Phillip's Science of Dental Materials 11 th ed, Elsevier (Saunders)
Baneerjee A and Watson TF 2011 Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry 9th ed, Oxford University Press
Schwartz RS, Summitt JB and Robbins JW 2003 Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry. A Contemporary Approach 3 rd ed, Quintessence
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Dental Surgery
Last updated: 31 January 2024