UWA Handbook 2026

Unit Overview

Description

This unit is a continuation of the work undertaken in DENT5409 Integrated Dental Practice 3. Students are rostered to various clinics throughout this final year of the DMD course to consolidate their clinical dental skills and expand their clinical experiences by providing a wide range of clinical dental treatments while working under the supervision of experienced academic and clinical staff. The range, number and complexity of procedures undertaken will prepare the graduating dentist for independent general dental practice. Students will also be rostered to various specialist dental clinics to observe and participate in the management of patients requiring specialist dental treatment. Public Health Dentistry, Ethics and Bioethics, and Personal and Professional Development will continue throughout the Semester. Students will complete their group research project by writing a formal report with a view to submitting a manuscript to a refereed scientific dental journal for consideration for publication.

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

Credit

24 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) examine patients, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and apply appropriate dental procedures to restore oral function and maintain oral health in a clinical setting; (2) participate in specialist dental clinics as an observer and, where appropriate, as the operating clinician, and analyse how specialist dental treatment integrates with comprehensive patient management; (3) participate in and observe external emergency dental clinics to manage dental emergencies and analyse how cases are managed; (4) examine patients, provide emergency dental treatment to relieve pain, manage dental trauma, restore oral function, and arrange appropriate follow-up care in OHCWA clinics; (5) examine patients, plan, and provide dental treatment in rural settings to restore oral functions and maintain oral health; (6) apply culturally safe and competent dental practices, recognising the specific oral-health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; (7) explain the principles of efficient, effective and equitable utilisation of resources for health care and service delivery; (8) evaluate local and national health care needs and service delivery across Australia's geographical areas; (9) identify and explain the impact of family and domestic violence, including coercive control, on general and oral health across the lifespan, and apply this understanding to provide trauma-informed dental care; (10) explain the dental professional's responsibilities in addressing family and domestic violence, including coercive control, as part of a multisectoral response, and apply best practices for maintaining appropriate documentation; (11) develop, consolidate and apply clinical knowledge, experience and professional capabilities to competently transition to independent practice.; (12) critically apply ethical principles and bioethical frameworks to dental practice, demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound decision-making in the delivery of patient-centred care in clinical practice.; (13) exhibit sound clinical judgement, ethical professionalism, effective communication, and readiness to manage the clinical, regulatory, and business demands of contemporary dental practice.; (14) conclude research project commenced in Year 2 of the DMD course, produce a presentation and submit a manuscript suitable for submission to a refereed scientific dental journal; and (15) 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 assessment (pass mark 50%); (2) OSCE (multi-station comprehensive care); (3) clinical session scores; (4) professional behaviour (assessed through continuous observation) – pass/fail; and (5) research project. 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 assessment (pass mark 50%), OSCE (multi-station comprehensive care), clinical session scores, professional behaviour (assessed through continuous observation) – pass/fail, and research project components.

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

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr David Foskett

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

Unit(s) DENT5409 Integrated Dental Practice 3

Approved quota: 70—50 domestic, 20 international

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) Headlights and Loupes (estimated cost - $1000-2000)
(5) Replacement costs for borrowed dental equipment (estimated cost - $20-$5000)
(6) Urban, rural, Interstate and International placements (estimated cost - $1000-5000).

Contact hours

2 lectures per week
24 hours practical/clinical sessions per week