Handbook home
Prosthodontics 1 (DENT90102)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable (login required)(opens in new window)
Contact information
Overview
Availability | Year Long |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides the basis for the study of prosthodontics relating to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. This subject introduces prosthodontic clinical practice using an evidence-based approach through participation in seminar and case review meetings. Seminars will be prepared by students every 2-3 weeks and are presented by the students to the entire Prosthodontic cohort. Students will be introduced to several areas including: preclinical dentistry, treatment planning, biology and pathology of dental tissues, cast metal and porcelain restorations, endodontics, occlusion, fixed prosthodontics, Partial removable prosthodontics, complete removable prosthodontics, periodontology, orthodontics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, implant retained prosthes, craniomandibular disorders, radiography, dental geriatrics and laboratory skills.
Students will commence clinical training activities in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics under the close supervision of academics and specialists. Sessions are scheduled at Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and Melbourne Dental Clinic. The student will be exposed to maxillofacial prosthetics and interdisciplinary links with other specialty programs for total patient care.
Doctor of Dental Surgery Teaching Requirement
Students participate in the teaching of general dentistry students for one session per week throughout the DDS teaching period.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the students will have:
- Basic understanding of the pathology associated with the loss of oral structures and its impact on health
- Appreciate the fundamentals of occlusion, materials science and treatment planning
- Develop knowledge relating to removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics
- Commence evaluation and development of treatment plans on patients
- Begin prosthodontic care to for approx. 5-10 patients
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Must be taken in linear numerical order : i.e. Prosthodontics 1 – Prosthodontics 3
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
General dentistry knowledge of Prosthodontics.
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 |
---|---|---|
4 x seminar presentations (1 hr each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
2 x at-home practice exams (3 hrs each)
| Mid-year examination period | N/A |
2 x case-based examinations (1 hr each), Mid-Year and End Year
| Mid and end of year examination period | 40% |
2 x written examinations (3 hrs each)
| End of year examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Overall achievement of a satisfactory grade for Clinical Demonstrator Feedback Forms, throughout the year | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance for all Seminars & Clinical Sessions, including rostered On-Call Sessions, throughout the year | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Jaafar Abduo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 1,224 hours Pre teaching start date 29 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements - Teaching period 5 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
1224 Hours Indicative
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024