UWA Handbook 2026

Unit Overview

Description

This is the third year theory unit in Endodontics in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The unit consists of seminars on the theoretical aspects of endodontics. Topics are covered at a basic level during early stages of the course and increase in complexity throughout the course. The material covered depends on the needs of the individual student, the work previously performed in the course, the clinical needs of patients being treated by the student, and the relevance to current literature in endodontics.

Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	Oral Health Care Centre of WA (OHCWA)	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) evaluate and assess literature relevant to endodontics for clinical decision-making; (2) judge and appraise advanced problem-solving and diagnostic skills in complex scenarios; (3) evaluate and critique comprehensive knowledge of endodontics specialty for professional excellence; (4) assess and judge international contexts and sensitivities related to endodontics for global practice; (5) evaluate and justify the value of specialist endodontic practice within the profession and community; (6) critique and assess original research for clinical application and professional advancement; (7) evaluate and judge the responsibility inherent in being a dental specialist for professional leadership; (8) assess and evaluate leadership effectiveness within the dental and allied professions; (9) evaluate and judge integration of current knowledge with new information and research evidence for optimal dental practice; (10) ssess and evaluate time management strategies for professional effectiveness; (11) evaluate and critique applications of truth, intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship in professional practice; and (12) judge and assess communication effectiveness with colleagues, patients and the broader community for professional excellence.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination; (2) oral examination; and (3) professional behaviour. 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 examination, oral examination, and professional behaviour components.

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

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Mostafa Elkholy

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

DENT6804 Endodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2938)

Co-requisites

Enrolment in

12 points Unit(s) DENT6812 Endodontics Clinical Practice III Part 2
and 6 points Unit(s) DENT6851 Endodontics Research Dissertation

Approved quota: 5—students need to meet the prerequisites for this speciality

Contact hours

seminars: 4 hours per week (average)