OTC COURSES 2020 Information Booklet PDF
OTC COURSES 2020 Information Booklet PDF
• KaVo manikins with Columbia with upper and lower models (for SimLab practice)
• High speed and slow speed hand pieces and micro motor
• Dental manikins for LA, extractions, radiographs and scaling /perio
• Rubber dam kits, punch, and clamps
• Radiographic holders (XCP, Kerr, XCP Ora, Kwik-bite, bite tabs)
• Gracey curettes set
• Surgical instruments, suturing kit, plastic skull
• CPR manikin is provided by a certified trainer
• Others as required
NOTE: please read the course information carefully regarding what is provided within
the fee for the course.
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This course may be suitable for candidates sitting the New Zealand Dental Registration
Examination (NZDREX/NDEB) with a slight modification. Please discuss your requirements
and the availability of places with OTC Staff prior sending your application.
Sessions are generally scheduled Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm and
5.30-8.30 pm and Saturdays from: 9.00-12.00 and 1.00-4.00
week 1+2: Demonstrations and practice of all technical tasks (2-week Technical course)
week 3: Clinical OSCE (communication and role plays, skilled OSCE
demonstrations and practice)
week 4: Clinical /OSCE (remaining tasks demo and practice) and technical practice
Technical sessions are supervised by experienced demonstrators, with some free practice sessions
where the demonstrator will be available for the assessment in the next session.
This course is not designed to re-train the participants in basic dental procedures. Although
all tasks will be demonstrated during the course, the candidates are expected to perform the
tasks independently supported by self-directed learning and the demonstrators’ feedback.
Participants should monitor their own progress by performing self- assessment during each
session.
Course Outcomes:
After completing this course participants are expected to have skills and confidence in:
• following infection control protocol in the clinical dental setting
• concepts of cavity preparations influenced by the extent of caries and choice of restorative
material
• restoration of teeth with composite resin and amalgam to original anatomy, including complex
amalgams and composite resin restorations
• preparation of teeth and temporization for indirect restorations (particularly metal-ceramic
crowns)
• performing of endodontic access cavity on supplied plastic posterior tooth, including application
of rubber dam
• taking intraoral radiographs using variety of techniques and holders
• applying fissure sealant
• designing a denture and writing an appropriate prescription
• administrating local anesthetic, removing teeth and suturing
• using hand instruments in periodontal instrumentation
• writing appropriate dental records according to Australian legal requirements
• taking an appropriate dental and medical history, assessing the patient’s risks, formulating a
diagnosis, discuss appropriate health promotion and treatment plan and present the skills to
provide such a treatment.
• effective communication with patients and staff in the clinical setting
• manage medical emergencies incl. CPR
Disclaimer: Please note that the content of the 4- week Comprehensive Dentistry course is
continually being reviewed and updated
To maximize the learning experience, it is highly recommended that candidates refresh their
general dental knowledge before the start of the course and read relevant literature, textbooks, and
articles. It is recommended that the candidates are familiar with the reading material specified by
the ADC in the Written and Practical examination handbooks (https://www.adc.org.au/Resource-
And-Publications/Assessment-Publications)
Please note that all course material, handouts, and notes will be made available to participants
electronically on USB on the first day of the course. A small library of common dental textbooks will
be available to the course participants.
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Attendance in a full 4-week Comprehensive course will award you 20 Scientific CPD
points required for your dental registration.
We support our candidates after the completion of the 4-week course providing the following:
• Two, FREE of charge, one -hour work assessments within next 3 months after completion
of the course
• Free of charge attendance at the next annual OTC conference
• Assistance in CV writing and job application
• Assistance in finding suitable employment after successful completion of ADC practical
examination
• CPD programs and up-skilling programs offered to dentists (online and face to face)
Withdrawal Policy
The non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is also considered as a withdrawal fee should students
withdraw following notification of acceptance by the OTC into any course, however, if an
applicant withdraws within FOUR weeks prior to commencement date an administrative fee of
additional $500.00 will be incurred, unless we are able to fill the vacancy. The deposit is not in
addition to the course fee.
This course is not suitable for the candidates seeking basic instructions or task demonstrations
before attempting to perform every task.
Draft timetable – subjected to change as per individual group requirements (we may increase or
decrease number of technical or OSCE session if the group requires more focus and more practice
in a particular area)
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Candidates must supply own set of plastic teeth, set of burs, safety glasses/loupes
Candidates will be able to purchase though OTC Office own hand instrument kit (same as
ADC) and/or ADC bur kits for an additional fee.
Withdrawal Policy
The non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is also considered as a withdrawal fee should students
withdraw following notification of acceptance by the OTC into any course, however, if an
applicant withdraws within FOUR weeks prior to commencement date an administrative fee of
additional $500.00 will be incurred, unless we are able to fill the vacancy. The deposit is not in
addition to the course fee.
Sessions are generally scheduled Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm and
5.30-8.30 pm and Saturdays from: 9.00-12.00 and 1.00-4.00.
This course is usually run concurrently with 4- week Comprehensive course.
All technical sessions are supervised by experienced demonstrators with some free practice
sessions where the demonstrator will be available for the assessment in the next session.
This course is not designed to re-train the participants in basic dental procedures. Although
there will be all task demonstrations during the course, the candidates are expected to
perform the tasks independently supported by self-directed learning and the demonstrators’
feedback.
To maximize the learning experience, candidates are encouraged to read appropriate textbooks
and articles, as well as prepare a few questions before each session. Participants should monitor
their own progress by performing self- assessment with the help of the demonstrator, ideally
during each session. Due to the limited length of this course there will be no formal assessment.
Course outcome
After completing this course participants are expected to have skills and confidence in:
• following infection control protocol in the clinical dental setting
• concepts of cavity preparations influenced by the extent of caries and choice of restorative
material
• restoration of teeth with composite resin and amalgam to original anatomy, including complex
amalgams and composite resins
• preparation of teeth and temporization for indirect restorations (particularly metal-ceramic
crowns)
• performing of endodontic access cavity on supplied plastic posterior tooth, including application
of rubber dam
Withdrawal Policy
The non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is also considered as a withdrawal fee should students
withdraw following notification of acceptance by the OTC into any course, however, if an
applicant withdraws within FOUR weeks prior to commencement date an administrative fee of
additional $500.00 will be incurred, unless we are able to fill the vacancy. The deposit is not in
addition to the course fee.
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Application
Please fully read all sections of information package prior to completing this application
form
1. Registration will not be considered/ reserved until a complete application form, including
deposit, and required attachments, is received by the office.
3. The deposit in the amount of $500.00 for the Comprehensive Dentistry and
Technical course, Refresher Course is also considered as a withdrawal fee, if a
student withdraws following acceptance into any course. However, if an applicant
withdraws within four weeks prior to commencement date and the vacancy is not able
to be filled, an administrative fee of additional $500.00 will be incurred. The deposit is
not in addition to the course fee.
If the candidate’s name is placed on a waiting list, no payment will be processed until a
course becomes available.
4. Payment of Fees:
• Fees for all courses must be paid in full FOUR weeks prior to the commencement
date. The actual date for payment will be included in your Acceptance Letter.
Students who do not pay in full by the due date may have their place cancelled and
offered to another applicant.
• Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard), cheque/money order, direct
into the DHSV/RDHM Operating Account, i.e. internet banking or cash payment made at
your local bank. Contact the OTC office and DHSV/RDHM banking details will be
provided. Once the payment is made, the OTC must be notified of the transaction date
and your receipt number, so that our Finance Department is able to credit the transaction
against your invoice.
• If someone other than yourself is paying for the course on your behalf, they must
complete the authorization form and return with your paperwork – this form must be
completed each time a payment is made. If the authorization form is completed with
just the deposit of $ 500.00 entered, it must be completed again for the balance owed.
• If you are living overseas, it is preferable that you undertake a direct payment to The
Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, i.e. internet banking or provide credit card details.
Note that when making transfers from overseas, bank transfer fees may be charged, it
is usually in the range of less than A$25.00 (Australian). If this occurs and a balance is
outstanding, this can be paid on the first day of your course. Should you decide to send
a cheque, please make out to “The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne” and the money
must be in Australian Dollars.
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• Note that due to postal issues from overseas, it is recommended that cheques are not
sent.
• Additional Experience Sessions- Full fee is required upon acceptance to any Additional
Experience Session. No refunds of fees will apply if the applicant withdraws at any time
after confirmation of session(s) unless sessions are cancelled and/or rescheduled to the
time inconvenient to the applicant.
E-mail:
Ms. Julie McCormack, Manager: [email protected]
Dr Magda Schwarz, OTC Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Merala Lesevic, Administrative and DA Support: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dhsv.org.au/careers/otc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otcdhsv/
Street address:
OTC Office, 2nd floor
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
720 Swanston Street
Carlton, Vic.3053, Australia
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Attach THREE
Passport size
photos (approx.
3.5cm x 3.5cm) -
use paperclip
ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
DENTAL DEGREE/S: Please note the University / Country and level of Qualification / Year of
completion
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General Information:
(a) When will you sit the Australian Dental Council Examinations?
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(Date of ADC examination)
Referred by outside organization, e.g. ADC Other Source, please list details
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Attach THREE
Passport size
photos (approx.
3.5cm x 3.5cm) -
use paperclip
ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
DENTAL DEGREE/S: Please note the University / Country and level of Qualification / Year of
completion
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General Information:
(c) When will you sit the Australian Dental Council Examinations?
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(Date of ADC examination)
Referred by outside organization, e.g. ADC Other Source, please list details
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Attach THREE
Passport size
photos (approx.
3.5cm x 3.5cm) -
use paperclip
ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
DENTAL DEGREE/S: Please note the University / Country and level of Qualification / Year of
completion
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General Information:
(e) When will you sit the Australian Dental Council Examinations?
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(Date of ADC examination)
Referred by outside organization, e.g. ADC Other Source, please list details
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Documents to be attached:
A letter from the ADC noting your eligibility to proceed with the ADC examination process.
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A copy of a letter giving date when you are sitting the ADC examination - if you have
already been allocated an examination date.
Copy of your WRITTEN EXAMINATION results (only if you have already sat this examination).
A certified copy of your Dental Degree, with English translation (if applicable)
Copy of the page in your passport showing your eligibility to remain in Australia or visa
notification from the Department of Immigration.
Three Passport size photos, with your surname printed on the back – paper clip to top of
application form. (E.g. 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm photos) – do not staple.
Course Dates
Please indicate which course(s) you plan to attend by ticking the box.
Commencing on:
Commencing on:
I.................................................................................
(print name)
accept the offer of entry to the Melbourne Orientation Training Course conducted by Dental Health
Services Victoria (The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne) to attend:
Commencing on: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I understand that the following clauses will apply: (please tick boxes)
The deposit will only be refunded if the course the applicant has applied for is
cancelled and/or no place is available on the course applied for.
The deposit will become a cancellation fee if the applicant withdraws from any course
following notification of acceptance of an available place.
If I choose not to attend the course as timetabled, there will be no refund of fees once the
course has commenced.
A claim for a refund of the course fees will not be considered after the course has
commenced.
The course or any part of the course as timetabled may be changed or cancelled at the
discretion of DHSV, which will accept NO liability for any costs incurred by the applicants
regarding visa, travel, and accommodation.
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(Signature of candidate)
Date:
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ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
Payment Details:
TOTAL COURSE FEE: $9,000.00 AUD (for 4 weeks) OR $10,500 (for 5 weeks) **circle
Deposit of $500.00 will be charged at the time of application. Payment in full for this course is due approximately
FOUR weeks prior to commencement of each course and must be received by the OTC Unit, (The Royal Dental
Hospital of Melbourne, 720 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053) by the due date as noted in your acceptance letter.
Payments by cheque for the deposit are to be made out to The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Your deposit
is not in addition to the full course fee. Full details for the payment method for course fee will be sent with Acceptance
of Offer Letter.
Payment can be made by: (please circle method you are using)
CARD NO:
CARDHOLDERS NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... Expiry Date: / CVV:
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit/withdrawal fee:
• I ……………………………………………………………………… authorize DHSV/RDHM to deduct the sum of $500.00
from my credit card as per the above details. This fee will only be deducted at the time of acceptance into the program
applied for and will be considered as a withdrawal fee should an applicant withdraw.
• PLEASE NOTE:
If you wish to pay by internet banking or make the payment at your local bank, contact the OTC office and banking
details and instruction will be provided. If your fees are being paid by someone other than yourself, i.e.
husband/wife/friend, refer to formation attached - “Authorization to Pay on Behalf of Candidate”.
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ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
Payment Details:
TOTAL COURSE FEE: $2,000 AUD
Deposit of $500.00 will be charged at the time of application. Payment in full for this course is due approximately
FOUR weeks prior to commencement of each course and must be received by the OTC Unit, (The Royal Dental
Hospital of Melbourne, 720 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053) by the due date as noted in your acceptance letter.
Payments by cheque for the deposit are to be made out to The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Your deposit
is not in addition to the full course fee. Full details for the payment method for course fee will be sent with Acceptance
of Offer Letter.
Payment can be made by: (please circle method you are using)
CARD NO:
CARDHOLDERS NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... Expiry Date: / CVV:
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit/withdrawal fee:
• I ……………………………………………………………………… authorize DHSV/RDHM to deduct the sum of $500.00
from my credit card as per the above details. This fee will only be deducted at the time of acceptance into the program
applied for and will be considered as a withdrawal fee should an applicant withdraw.
• PLEASE NOTE:
If you wish to pay by internet banking or make the payment at your local bank, contact the OTC office and banking
details and instruction will be provided. If your fees are being paid by someone other than yourself, i.e.
husband/wife/friend, refer to formation attached - “Authorization to Pay on Behalf of Candidate”.
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ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
Payment Details:
TOTAL COURSE FEE: $4,000 AUD
Deposit of $500.00 will be charged at the time of application. Payment in full for this course is due approximately
FOUR weeks prior to commencement of each course and must be received by the OTC Unit, (The Royal Dental
Hospital of Melbourne, 720 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053) by the due date as noted in your acceptance letter.
Payments by cheque for the deposit are to be made out to The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Your deposit
is not in addition to the full course fee. Full details for the payment method for course fee will be sent with Acceptance
of Offer Letter.
Payment can be made by: (please circle method you are using)
CARD NO:
CARDHOLDERS NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... Expiry Date: / CVV:
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit/withdrawal fee:
• I ……………………………………………………………………… authorize DHSV/RDHM to deduct the sum of $500.00
from my credit card as per the above details. This fee will only be deducted at the time of acceptance into the program
applied for and will be considered as a withdrawal fee should an applicant withdraw.
• PLEASE NOTE:
If you wish to pay by internet banking or make the payment at your local bank, contact the OTC office and banking
details and instruction will be provided. If your fees are being paid by someone other than yourself, i.e.
husband/wife/friend, refer to formation attached - “Authorization to Pay on Behalf of Candidate”.
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If payment is being made by someone other than the candidate, the form below
must be completed for each payment transaction.
(a) I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
(name of person paying fees)
on behalf of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(name of candidate)
(b) I authorize Dental Health Services Victoria, The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne to
debit my credit card on their behalf of the above candidate - details as listed on Part 2
Acceptance Form.
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Signature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Please ensure that the credit card details are entered on the Part 2 Form, including the Expiry
Date and that the person whose credit card is being used, signs the Part 2 Form in the
appropriate place.
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MOCK Exams
Additional experience:
Skilled OSCE
Dental Radiography
OSCE Theory
Technical SimLab
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TECHNICAL DAY:
All candidates will have a full set of appropriate teeth mounted in the model. Standard hospital hand
instrument kits and hand pieces will be provided. Personal protective equipment (gowns, masks,
and nitrile gloves) will be provided.
Candidate must bring own safety glasses and, if required, magnification loupes. Note: most of the
prescription glasses are not considered as protective glasses unless they have side shields fitted.
All candidates will be required to bring their own sets of burs, diamonds, and discs for tooth
preparation and restoration finishing/polishing.
An enamel hatchet is the only instrument that may be brought and used in the clinic as we are not
able to supply at the time of the OTC MOCK EXAM
Amalgam capsules (SDI Permite1, 2, 3 spills, 3 spill ECT), composite resin (Tetric, Gradia, Wave
flow), temporary crown material (Protemp Garant), impression material (Optosil), rubber dam
(IsoDam), sectional matrices Triodent V3 and radiographic films will be provided. Candidates are
permitted to bring their own materials if they wish. Fender wedges are not provided but permitted if
you would like to use them.
Own hand pieces, hand instruments (except enamel hatchet), matrices (sectional matrices), and
preformed crowns, rubber dam kits including clamps and a hole punch, radiographic holders are not
permitted.
Please note that we will provide materials and equipment available in the clinics at the Royal Dental
Hospital of Melbourne and it may or may not be same or similar to the materials and equipment
available at the ADC Centre.
Tasks:
OTC MOCK EXAM may include any task, not limited to the following list:
• Class IV composite resin restorations on pre- prepared teeth
• Class III composite resin cavity preparation
• Class II amalgam or composite resin preparation or restoration
• Complex amalgam or composite restoration/preparation
• Tooth preparation for indirect restoration
• Porcelain fused to metal crown preparations
• Provisional restoration of the prepared tooth/teeth
• Endodontic access cavity on a molar
• Infection control will be observed through ALL exercises.
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All tasks for the Technical Day will be allocated in morning during the Introduction and set up time.
You may plan your day accordingly.
Results:
Most of the results in the form of written feedback will be available at the end of the exam and any
remaining feedback forms will be e-mailed within 5 days and/or posted to the candidates.
Facilities:
The technical component will be in the SimLab and Clinical component will be in the clinic.
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The Mock exam fee covers all equipment, materials and teeth used during the exam and written
feedback.
Students will receive one full set of teeth inserted into models and other pre-prepared teeth as
required.
Withdrawal Policy
The non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is also considered as a withdrawal fee should students
withdraw following notification of acceptance by the OTC into OTC Mock Exam, however, if an
applicant withdraws within TWO weeksprior to commencement date there will be no refund of
fees. The deposit is not in addition to the total fee.
DATES:
E-mail:
Ms. Julie McCormack, Manager: [email protected]
Dr Magda Schwarz, OTC Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Merala Lesevic, Administrative and DA Support: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dhsv.org.au/careers/otc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otcdhsv/
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• Radiography practice on manikin with demonstration - fee $500 per 3- hour session
• Radiography practice without demonstration - only for past OTC candidates who
attended a session with demonstration previously or any clinical based program (5- week)
- fee$100 per hour.
Two candidates may attend same session. Every attempt is made to pair up applicants to
minimize the cost for the candidates, but it cannot be guaranteed. Full payment is required at the
time of application as it can be reduced if another candidate is found to share the same session.
If you prefer to have one-to-one session, please make a note in your application.
All sessions may be available depending on timetable of the scheduled programs. Full fee is
payable before the session. Note that the confirmed sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled due
to unforeseen circumstances. The applicant will be notified of the change, alternative dates may be
offered, or fee reimbursed, if the applicant is unable to attend on alternative day.
Dates:
All applicants first must contact OTC office and confirm the dates of the sessions before sending
the application. A completed application and payment must be received by the OTC office within 7
days after the dates are confirmed, otherwise the session may be offered to another applicant.
Venue:
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne,
Second floor Teaching Clinic
720 Swanston Street, Carlton, Vic.3053
Report to OTC Office 5-10 minutes before your scheduled session. You may ask the
second-floor receptionist for directions to the OTC Office.
All materials and equipment (films and variety of holders), PPE (gown, masks, and gloves)
will be provided.
Ensure appropriate dress code: no denim jeans, no open toe shoes or runners are allowed in
the clinical area.
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Additional Experience session cover many different areas of interest tailored to the candidate’s
needs. Maximum two candidates can attend any session however one-to-one offers better learning
experience.
It is recommended that the candidates refresh the textbook knowledge and read relevant literature,
journals, and articles to have maximum benefit of learning. The expectation is that all candidates
have basic dental knowledge and will be able to discuss signs and symptoms, examination and
tests, diagnoses, and management for common dental problems.
The fee covers access to the facility, manikin with appropriate models (screw type) and standard
instrument kit (not Norden), high and slow speed hand pieces materials and PPE.
The candidates must bring plastic teeth and burs. Own materials and hand instruments may be
used; however, there will be no discount of fees
Technical task assessment with one of our Demonstrators with immediate feedback.
Note: candidates who attended one of our long courses will be able to book two FREE
assessments within 3 months after the completion of the course.
Please contact OTC office by e-mail for current offers and available
timeslots.
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Application
Please fully read all sections of information package prior to completing this application form
1. Registration will not be considered/ reserved until a complete application form, including deposit of
$500 (or full fee if total payable I sless ) and required attachments, is received by the office.
2. Applications for any course will not be accepted without a current Australian Dental
Council number.
3. Full fee is required at the time of the application .The deposit in the amount of $500.00 or full fee (if
total fee of the course is less than $500) for any of the courses is also considered as a withdrawal
fee, in the event that a student withdraws following acceptance into any course. The deposit is not in
addition to the course fee.
4. If the candidate’s name is placed on a waiting list, no payment will be processed until a course becomes
available.
5. Payment of Fees:
A. Fees for all courses (except MOCK exam) must be paid in full at the time of application.
Students who do not pay in full by the due date may have their place cancelled and offered to
another applicant. We do not process any payments (except deposits) more than four weeks
before the course.
C. Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard), cheese/money order, direct into the
DHSV/RDHM Operating Account, i.e. internet banking or cash payment made at your local bank.
Contact the OTC office and DHSV/RDHM banking details will be provided. Once the payment is
made, the OTC must be notified of the transaction date and your receipt number, so that our Finance
Department is able to credit the transaction against your invoice.
D. If someone other than yourself is paying for the course on your behalf, they must complete the
authorization form and return with your paperwork – this form must be completed each time a
payment is made. If the authorization form is completed with just the deposit of $ 500.00 entered,
it must be completed again for the balance owed.
E. If you are living overseas, it is preferable that you undertake a direct payment to the Hospital, i.e.
internet banking or provide credit card details. Note that when making transfers from overseas,
bank transfer fees may be charged, it is usually in the range of less than A$25.00 (Australian). If
this occurs and a balance is outstanding, this can be paid on the first day of your course. Should
you decide to send a cheque, please make out to “The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne” and
the money must be in Australian Dollars. Note that due to postal issues from overseas, it is
recommended that cheques are not sent.
F. The deposit/withdrawal fee will only be deducted as a separate payment from a credit card if an
applicant withdraws from any course following acceptance of an offer, otherwise full payment
will be processed as per the date listed in your OTC “Acceptance of Offer” letter.
G. Additional Experience Sessions- Full fee is required upon acceptance to any Additional Experience
Session. No refunds of fees will apply if the applicant withdraws at any time after confirmation of
session(s) unless sessions are cancelled and/or rescheduled to the time inconvenient to the
applicant.
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E-mail:
Ms. Julie McCormack, Manager: [email protected]
Dr Magda Schwarz, OTC Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Merala Lesevic, Administrative and DA Support: [email protected]
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Attach THREE
Passport size
photos (approx.
3.5cm x 3.5cm) -
use paperclip
ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .
POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
DENTAL DEGREE/S: Please note the University / Country and level of Qualification / Year of
completion
...............................................................................
General Information:
(g) When will you sit the Australian Dental Council Examinations?
......................................... ..
(Date of ADC examination)
Referred by outside organization, e.g. ADC Other Source, please list details
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Documents to be attached:
A letter from the ADC noting your eligibility to proceed with the ADC examination process.
Copy of a letter giving date / venue of when you are sitting the ADC examination - if you
have already been allocated an examination date.
Copy of your WRITTEN EXAMINATION results (only if you have already sat this examination).
A certified copy of your Dental Degree, with English translation (if applicable)
Copy of the page in your passport showing your eligibility to remain in Australia or visa
notification from Department of Immigration.
Three Passport size photos, with your surname printed on the back – paper clip to top of
application form. (E.g. 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm photos) – do not staple.
Please indicate which session(s) you plan to attend by ticking the box.
Date:
Date:
Other Dates:
Date:…………………………
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Additional Experience:
Radiography, OSCE, Technical sessions
OTC MOCK Exam, Assessments
I.................................................................................
(print name)
accept the offer of entry to the Melbourne Orientation Training Course conducted by Dental Health
Services Victoria (The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne) to attend:
Others (specify:
I understand that the following clauses will apply: (please tick boxes)
The deposit will only be refunded if the course the applicant has applied for is
cancelled and/or no place is available on the course applied for.
The deposit will become a cancellation fee if the applicant withdraws from any course
following notification of acceptance of an available place.
If I choose not to attend the course as timetabled, there will be no refund of fees once the
course has commenced.
A claim for a refund of the course fees will not be considered after the course has
commenced.
The course or any part of the course as timetabled may be changed or cancelled at the
discretion of DHSV, which will accept NO liability for any costs incurred by the applicants
regarding visa, travel and accommodation.
DHSV INVOICE NO . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTC Office will complete this
Additional Experience
Radiography, OSCE, Technical sessions
OTC MOCK Exam, Assessments
Acceptance of offer Part 2
Applicant’s Personal Details:
NAME: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Dr … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Family name) (Given names)
ADDRESS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .
POSTCODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
EMAIL: ………………………………………………
TEL NO: ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOBILE NO: ………………………………………
Payment Details:
TOTAL COURSE FEE: $ ……………………AUD (MUST be written by the candidate)
Deposit of $500.00 will be charged at the time of application for the MOCK exam and the balance is due
FOUR weeks before MOCK. Payment in full for other Additional experience sessions is due at the time of application
and must be received by the OTC Unit, (The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 720 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053).
Payments by cheque for the deposit are to be made out to The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Your deposit
is not in addition to the full course fee.
Payment can be made by: (please circle method you are using)
CARD NO:
CARDHOLDERS NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expiry Date: / CVV:
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit/withdrawal fee:
• I ……………………………………………………………………… authorize DHSV/RDHM to deduct the sum of $500.00
from my credit card as per the above details as a withdrawal fee from the MOCK exam. The total fee for other
Additional Experience session will be charged as a withdrawal fee.
• PLEASE NOTE:
If you wish to pay by internet banking or make the payment at your local bank, contact the OTC office and banking
details and instruction will be provided. If your fees are being paid by someone other than yourself, i.e.
husband/wife/friend, refer to formation attached - “Authorization to Pay on Behalf of Candidate”.
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If payment is being made by someone other than the candidate, the form below must be
completed for each payment transaction.
(b) I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
(name of person paying fees)
on behalf of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(name of candidate)
(d) I authorize Dental Health Services Victoria, The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne to
debit my credit card on their behalf of the above candidate - details as listed on Part 2
Acceptance Form.
CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Signature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This form must be completed each time a transaction is undertaken. If two card
holders are paying, i.e. one for the deposit and one for the course fee. (two forms
are required.
Please ensure that the credit card details are entered on the Part 2 Form, including the Expiry
Date and that the person whose credit card is being used, signs the Part 2 Form in the
appropriate place.
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