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Preclinical Dental Practice (DENT90141) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Portfolio: includes a logbook of dental simulation clinical practice, feedback from clinical supervisors and reflective practice

  • 4000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period35%

4 x practical exams on Conservative Dentistry (2 hours practical activity each)

  • 8 hours
Hurdle requirement: To gain a Pass (or better) in this subject, students must attain an overall pass across all four practical exams		Throughout the teaching period20%

3 x periodontics simulation practice assessments (Each assessment is 30 minutes of practical activity)

  • 90 minutes
Hurdle requirement: To gain a Pass (or better) in this subject, students must attain an overall pass across all three simulation practice assessments		Throughout the teaching period15%

Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Infection Control)

  • 1 hours
Throughout the teaching period10%

Written exam

  • 3 hours
During the end of year examination period20%

Additional details

Assessment items from 1 – 4 form part of the programmatic approach to assessment being taken at MDS. Students will receive regular milestone assessment and feedback from coordinators throughout the teaching period. The exact timing of the assessments may change from year to year. They are conducted at the completion of different components taught within the subject. Students will receive an assessment outline at the beginning of the subject that explains the exact dates for these assessments.

Last updated: 25 March 2024