UWA Handbook 2026

Unit Overview

Description

This unit is taught in conjunction with DENT4216 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 3 Part 1 and DENT4217 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 3 Part 2. Students will develop pre-clinical and dental laboratory skills and gain an understanding of the processes involved in the fabrication of complete and partial dentures, as well as their application in clinical practice. Personal and professional development will be emphasised and supported throughout the semester

Professional Behaviour:

Please refer to the Dental School Handbook and Dental Board of Australia Code of Conduct.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain the principles and biological rationale of complete dentures, and describe how they restore oral functions; (2) explain which biomaterials are used in complete dentures, and explain the biological and mechanical principles underlying their design and construction; (3) explain clinical and technical steps required to produce complete dentures; (4) apply clinical and laboratory skills to construct and insert complete dentures in a simulation environment; (5) explain the principles and biological rationale of removable partial dentures, and explain how they contribute to the restoration of dentition and oral functions; (6) explain the indications and contraindications for biomaterials used in removable partial dentures, and explain the biological and mechanical principles underlying their design and construction; (7) explain clinical and technical steps required to produce removable partial dentures; (8) apply clinical and laboratory skills to construct and insert removable partial dentures in a simulation environment; and (9) apply consistent professional, ethical, and respectful behaviour, in accordance with the DMD Student Handbook and the Dental Board of Australia Code of Conduct. This includes maintaining attendance and punctuality, engaging in effective communication, demonstrating accountability, and being responsive to feedback. Meeting these expectations is a mandatory requirement for successful unit completion.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assessments; (2) practical assessments; and (3) professional behaviour (assessed through continuous observation) – pass/fail. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written assessments, practical assessments, and professional behaviour (assessed through continuous observation) – pass/fail components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Marrwa Ibrahim

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

Unit(s) DENT4212 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 1
and DENT4213 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 2
and DENT4214 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 2 Part 3
and DENT4215 Introduction to Clinical Dental Practice 1

Co-requisites

Enrolment in

Unit(s) DENT4216 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 3 Part 1
and DENT4217 Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry 3 Part 2
and DENT4219 Introduction to Clinical Dental Practice 2 Part 2

Approved quota: 70—50 domestic and 20 international places

Incidental fees

Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
(1) Laboratory coat (estimated cost - $42.00)
(2) Clinical Coat (estimated cost - $80-100)
(3) Safety Glasses (estimated cost - $30.00)
(4) Frasaco Teeth (estimated cost - $3 - 11 each)
(5) Replacement costs for borrowed dental equipment (estimated cost - $20-$5000)
(6) Headlights and Loupes (estimated cost - $1000-2000).

Contact hours

Approximately 5 hours per week (2 lectures per week
average 3 hours practical/clinical sessions per week)