1 On-campus Activity
There are three On-Campus activities:
- On-Campus Activity: Vital Signs. You will complete the vital signs activity during the ORAL11003 clinic sessions on campus. There is an online component that must be completed before the On-Campus training
- On-Campus Activity: Salivary Flow Testing. You will complete saliva testing activities during the ORAL11003 clinic sessions on campus. Answers to the workbook questions must be submitted after the saliva testing activity.
- On-Campus Clinical Activity. You will attend clinical sessions for ORAL11003 in Weeks 9 and 10 on campus. You will perform an examination on a peer, under supervision, to identify normal anatomical features in an extra-oral and intra-oral examination. Answers to the workbook questions and notes taken during the examination must be submitted after the clinic activity.
All activities are outlined in detail in the Clinic Workbook for ORAL11003.
Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1:
No AI. You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
There are two due dates for this assessment. The online component for Vital signs training must be submitted by 5.00pm Wednesday 11th September 2025. Completed workbook questions and notes for saliva testing and clinical activity must be submitted by 5.00pm Monday 29th September 2025. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.
Feedback will be given in class and online in week 11.
This activity is a Pass/Fail assessment. You must attend the clinic sessions, complete the tasks and upload to pass this assessment. You must complete the tasks with appropriate standards of professionalism, infection control and workplace health and safety and complete the tasks as described in the workbook. A copy of the performance standard rubric for the intra-oral and extra-oral examination is provided below.
- Demonstrate and describe the procedures involved in intra-oral and extra-oral examinations
- Recognize and describe pathological lesions in hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.
2 Presentation
In this assessment, you will create a short presentation on how common medical conditions impact dental treatment and develop communication tools for patient education. The task includes both a group presentation and an individual component. The prerecorded presentations and patient information sheets will be shown to the class in the final week of term.
Group Oral Presentation 20%
You will work in small groups of 3–4 members. Each group will choose a common medical condition from a list provided on Moodle.
You will collaborate with your group to research the chosen condition and its impact on dental treatment and patient care. Together, your group will develop and record a clear, concise, and academically appropriate 10-minute PowerPoint presentation aimed at educating your fellow students
Individual Fact Sheet 10%
You will individually prepare a fact sheet for patients diagnosed with the group’s chosen medical condition. The fact sheet should be no more than 500 words, written in plain language suitable for patients, using headings, bullet points and visual information to enhance the readability.
Suggestions of what to include in your fact sheet:
- A brief explanation of the condition
- How the condition affects oral health
- What to tell your dental clinician
- Dental care advice and precautions relevant to the condition
- Contact information and links to resources.
Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 2:
AI planning. You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
The due date is for the submission of the group presentation including recording, power point and copy of the script is 5.00pm Thursday 18th September 2025.The due date is for the submission of the individual fact sheet is 5.00pm Thursday 25th September 2025.
Presentations and Fact Sheets will be viewed in the class in week 12. Grades and feedback will be returned by Friday 3th October 2025.
The combined total of the group presentation and individual fact sheet is worth 30% of your final grade for the unit. This is a must-pass assessment, therefore you must acheive 50% of the combined total of the group and individual work to pass this unit. The marking criteria for the group presentation and individual fact sheet are found below.
- Describe common and significant oral and systemic diseases and discuss the impact of these diseases on dental treatment and management by the dental team and oral health therapist
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours as required of an Oral Health Therapist.
3 Online Quiz(zes)
In this assessment you will complete two quizzes which will assess your understanding and application of medical and dental terminology.
To prepare for this assessment you should participate the medical terminology tutorial in week 2 and complete the exercises on medical terminology. Each week it is advised to compile a list of new terminology and definitions and upload the terms to the glossary activity on Moodle.
About the quizzes
The quiz questions will ask you to type in the medical terminology word or fill the blank in a sentence.
Questions will be randomly selected from a question bank.
You are allowed only one attempt per quiz.
Once the time limit expires, your quiz will be automatically submitted, and no further answers can be entered.
Online Quiz A will assess terminology from weeks 1-4.
Online Quiz B will assess terminology from weeks 5-10.
Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1:
No AI. You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
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Other
The first quiz opens Friday 1st August 8.00am and closes Monday 11th August 5.00pm. The second quiz opens Thursday 18th September 8.00am and closes Wednesday 1st October 5.00pm. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.
Results are made available a week after after each quiz closes.
The combined total of this assessment is worth 20% of the final grade for this unit. This is a must-pass assessment, therefore you must acheive 50% of the combined total of the two quizzes to pass this unit.
- Recognize and describe pathological lesions in hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity
- Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and pulp and periapical disease
4 In-class Test(s)
You will complete two closed-book, written in-class tests to assess your understanding of oral diseases and related content. To prepare for these tests you are advised to:
- Review lecture notes, readings, and weekly learning materials.
- Practice writing clear, concise responses to paragraph-style questions. You will find past year practice questions in the weekly study guides.
- Complete the weekly practice quizzes to self assess you understanding of key concepts and terminology related to oral diseases.
Test Format
Each test will include a short section of multiple choice questions and short written response questions. The tests are closed-book under supervised conditions.
Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1:
No AI. You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
The first In-class test is due 5.00pm Monday 25th August, 2025. The second in-class test is due 12.00noon Thursday 16th October, 2025. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.
Results of the first test will be returned Monday 1st September 2025. Results of the second test will be available on Release of Grades day.
The first In-Class test is worth 20% and the second In-Class test is worth 30%. The combined marks are worth 50% of the total grade for this unit. This is a must pass assessment. You must achieve 50% of the cumulative score of both tests.
The combined In-Class tests will cover all content in lectures, tutorials, study guides and required readings.
- Demonstrate and describe the procedures involved in intra-oral and extra-oral examinations
- Describe common and significant oral and systemic diseases and discuss the impact of these diseases on dental treatment and management by the dental team and oral health therapist
- Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and pulp and periapical disease
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