PART A – Oral Health Strategy Presentation - (Group Project consists of 2 tasks)
 
PART A - Task 1: Topic Selection and Research (12 marks)

Objective: Explore a topic of interest and examine its impact on oral health. You will present a comprehensive oral health strategy that is tailored to a chosen population group or specific topic, including systemic phase management, prevention strategies, and treatment planning considerations. 

Group Formation: You will form groups of 4-5 students and notify the unit coordinator of your group members and 3 possible topics. Your group will then schedule a time after week 2 with the unit coordinator to confirm the topic.  As you complete your assessment, it is important that you understand the complexities of group work, as this will be useful for interprofessional practice throughout your career. 

PART A - Task 2: Group Oral Presentation (12 marks)

Format: Create a 15-minute pre-recorded presentation (e.g., narrated PowerPoint, video, or e-poster). 
Audience: Oral health professionals and peers. 
Content: Present a comprehensive oral health strategy tailored to a specific population group or topic selected. 
Participation: All group members must contribute verbally. 
Assessment Criteria: Content, clarity, depth of research, relevance to clinical practice, visual presentation and engagement. 

Submission and Due Dates: Group Presentation: One student from each group must submit an electronic copy of their group research rapid-fire presentation slides and recording (mp4 format) by Monday, Week 10 at 11:45 pm.  

PART B – Clinical Application assessment - (Individual Component consists of 3 tasks)

PART B - Task 3: Individual communication and presentation skills in group oral presentation (6 marks)

Objective: Deliver and record a group oral presentation for oral health professionals and peers.

Content: You will present a comprehensive oral health strategy tailored to a selected population group or specific topic.

PART B - Task 4: Choose one of the following 2 options linked to your group topic (10 Marks) 

Option 1: Oral Health Advocacy Plan

Objective: You will develop a 1–2-page written advocacy plan for promoting oral health related to your group topic in a specific community setting.  

Content: 

• Target Population: Define the group and setting, include relevant demographics or access issues
• Key Messages and Delivery Format: 2-3 concise messages and how they will be delivered (eg. poster, workshop, social media, radio)
• Barriers and Strategies: Identify barriers (eg. cost, language, access, health literacy) and propose practical strategies to overcomes.
• Stakeholders/Partnerships: Who you will engage
• Implementation: Brief steps
• Evaluation: 2-3 measurable indicators (eg. attendance, pre/post evaluation, referrals initiated)
• Evidence Based: Reference 2-3 sources (clinical guidelines, public health frameworks, local health data)
   

Option 2: Clinical Decision-Making Flowchart 
Objective: You will create and explain a flowchart or decision tree outlining the clinical management pathway for a patient with the condition discussed in your group presentation. 

Content:  

• Flowchart/Decision Tree: Clearly show assessment steps, risk factors, treatment options, and referral pathways. Include decision points (e.g., “If high risk → refer to specialist”).
• Written Explanation (1–2 pages)
  • Rationale for Each Step: Explain why each assessment, treatment, or referral decision is included.
  • Evidence Base: Briefly reference clinical guidelines or research supporting the pathway.
  • Risk Factor Impact: Discuss how identified risk factors influence treatment decisions.
  • Referral Justification: Explain when and why referrals are necessary (e.g., specialist care, multidisciplinary team).
• Patient-Centered Considerations
  • Address how cultural, social, or financial factors might affect decisions.
  • Suggest strategies for patient education and informed consent at key points.
• Visual + Narrative Integration
  
  • Flowchart should be clear and professional (digital or hand-drawn, then scanned).
  • Written explanation should complement the visual, not just repeat it.

PART B - Task 5: Peer Engagement and Feedback (6 marks)

Objective: Engage with other groups’ presentations and provide constructive feedback. 
Requirements:  You will complete and submit a peer evaluation form for one other group.  You will use the rubric template provided must be used to complete the peer evaluation to your nominated group.  Note you must provide constructive written feedback.  This feedback will be anonymous given back to the group.  Attendance and engagement at the Q&A session is mandatory for you to pass this assessment.  Questions can be submitted prior to the face-to-face session.  

Submission and Due Dates: Part B must be submitted electronically via Moodle by Sunday Week 11 at 11:59pm. 

PART C – Self and Peer Assessment (SPA) - (Individual Component consists of 1 task) (5 marks)
 
You will reflect on your own contribution and evaluate your peers and complete the Self and Peer Assessment via Moodle by Sunday, Week 11 at 11:59pm. 

Use of generative AI (for example ChatGPT) for the completion of assessment tasks, is not permitted in this unit.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

The final grade for this assessment consists of both a group grade and an individual grade.

• Part A (Group Work): Two examiners will evaluate Part A. The grade will be the average of their marks.
• Part B (Individual Work): One examiner will mark Part B.
• Part C: Graded in the Self and Peer Assessment (SPA) on Moodle.

Assessment Criteria Headings

Part A (Group Work): 24 Marks

• Research Content
• Presentation Development
• Group Communication - Structure and Organisation 
• Length of presentation 

Part B (Individual Work): 22 Marks

• Individual Oral Presentation Communication Skills
• Individual Component - Content and Relevance, Critical Thinking and Written Communication
• Constructive Feedback and Engagement in Question-and-Answer Session (attendance is mandatory)

Part C (Self and Peer Assessment): 5 Marks

1. Quiz A - Week 6
2. Quiz B - Week 12

Your assessment is to be your own individual work and not a result of collaboration with other students. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.

• You are allowed one attempt only at each summative online quiz(zes) and must be completed within the allocated time frame.
• Open attempts are submitted automatically. This means that if you have technical difficulties, it will save any questions you have already answered.
• Use of generative AI (for example ChatGPT) for the completion of assessment tasks, is not permitted in this unit.

There are a number of support and technology mechanisms of which you need to be aware.

• If you experience any technical difficulties accessing or during the in-class test, please contact TASAC (Moodle assistance option) on 1300 666 620.
• Notify the unit coordinator as soon as physically possible (same day) with details of the technical issues. If you are able, take a screenshot of any error message received and include that in your email to the unit coordinator.
• If you are unable to undertake the in-class test at the set time and date you will need to apply for an extension in Moodle (in the support area on the top of the page and supply supporting documentation as per normal extension requests.

Use of generative AI (for example ChatGPT) for the completion of assessment tasks, is not permitted in this unit.

You are required to complete an individual written patient case study report. You will choose a case study from those provided by the unit coordinator. The report must demonstrate your ability to critically appraise published literature and apply evidence-based knowledge to justify your clinical decisions. This includes explaining the rationale behind your treatment plan and aligning it with relevant clinical pathways, protocols, and guidelines. Your work should go beyond describing the case; it should reflect critical thinking and integration of current best practices supported by credible sources.

The report must include:

• Identification of patient case study selected.
• Identify Disease Risk Factors: Determine the factors that increase the patient’s risk of developing dental diseases.   
• Formulate a Risk Assessment: Problems List, and Diagnosis/Diagnoses: Assess the patient’s risk, list the identified problems, and provide a diagnosis or multiple diagnoses.   
• Develop a Treatment Plan: Create a comprehensive treatment plan that includes further investigations, prognosis (patient and tooth level), patient and clinician modifiers, treatment goals, and objectives. 
• Explain the Rationale: Justify the risk assessment, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment plan according to the treatment phases. 
• Consultation and Referrals: Provide information regarding consultations with other professionals and any necessary referrals.  When preparing the report the student is required to appraise published literature and apply evidence-based knowledge in terms of justifying the treatment decisions as well as relevant pathways, protocols and guidelines.

Use of generative AI (for example ChatGPT) for the completion of assessment tasks, is not permitted in this unit.

This assessment will be marked on the following criteria headings:

• Analysis - Patient history
• Analysis - Further Investigations 
• Analysis - Clinical Examination Findings
• Diagnosis - Problem list, diagnosis and prognosis
• Dental Disease Risk Assessments
• Treatment Planning - Options and prognosis
• Treatment Planning - Patient-centred care
• Evidence Based Justification
• Treatment Plan - Phasing and Sequencing
• Organisation
• Referencing
• Grammar, spelling and writing mechanics