Table 2.

Curriculum plan

Academic term	Traditional curriculum (earlier class)			Contemporary curriculum (later class)
Term 1 (preclinic: Sept–Dec)	n/a			Intro to curved slim diameter (Slimline 10R/10L) inserts after explorer and probe
Term 2 (preclinic and partner care: Jan–April)	Intro to straight standard and slim diameter (Satin Swivel 1000, Slimline 10S) inserts			Intro to straight standard diameter, straight slim diameter, and straight ultra-slim diameter (Powerline 1000, Slimline 1000 and Thinsert) inserts
Term 3 (client care: May–June)	Use of straight standard and slim diameter inserts in clinic			Use of all 5 inserts in clinic
Term 4 (client care: Sept–Dec)	Intro and use of curved slim diameter (Slimline 10R/10L) inserts			Continue
Term 5 (client care: Jan–April)	Continue			Continue
Term 6 (client care: May–June)	Continue			Continue