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Prosthodontics 2 (DENT90103)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 75On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Year Long (Extended)
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This subject follows on from Prosthodontics 1 to enhance the introductory teachings 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 develops prosthodontic clinical practice through continual participation in seminar and case review meetings. Seminars prepared by students every 2-3 weeks are presented by the students to the entire Prosthodontic cohort. Students will gain intermediate knowledge in the areas of: 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 refine clinical training skills with activities in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics under the supervision of academics and specialists. Clinical sessions are scheduled at Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and Melbourne Dental Clinic with some opportunity in maxillofacial prosthetics and continued 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:

  • Developed knowledge in pathology associated with the loss of oral structures and the requirement to replace these
  • Acquire an intermediate understanding of the fundamentals of occlusion, materials science and treatment planning
  • Enhance knowledge on removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics
  • Identify areas of concern from prosthodontic knowledge and organise treatment plans for patients
  • Provide prosthodontic care at an intermediate level for approx. 40-45 patients

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

4 x seminar presentations (1 hr each)

  • 4 hours
Hurdle requirement: Overall pass required		Throughout the teaching period20%

2 x at-home practice exams (3 hrs each)

  • 6 hours
Hurdle requirement: (pass/fail)		Mid-YearN/A

2 x case-based examination (1 hr each), Mid-Year and End Year

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Overall pass required		Throughout the teaching period40%

2 x written examinations (3 hrs each)

  • 6 hours
Hurdle requirement: Overall pass required		End of the teaching period40%
Hurdle requirement: Overall achievement of a satisfactory grade for Clinical Demonstrator Feedback Forms, throughout the yearThroughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance for all Seminars & Clinical Sessions, including rostered On-Call Sessions, throughout the yearThroughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Year Long (Extended)
    Principal coordinatorRoy Judge
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours1350 Hours Indicative
    Total time commitment1,224 hours
    Teaching period20 November 2023 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 1 December 2023
    Census date31 May 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

Time commitment details

1350 Hours Indicative

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Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.

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