Course Title: Construct orthodontic appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2020
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Course Code: DENT5872C
Course Title: Construct orthodontic appliances
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Rachael Starr
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420
Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct removable orthodontic appliances.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET012 Construct orthodontic appliances |
Element: |
1. Select and assemble components and materials |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select materials for removable orthodontic appliances according to design and function specified in work order 1.2 Select the required pre-formed components and confirm they are fit for the purpose 1.3 Construct individual custom-made components according to work order |
Element: |
2. Construct orthodontic appliance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Secure components to model by appropriate means 2.2 Apply appropriate materials to the model to form a baseplate according to manufacturers’ instructions and the work order 2.3 Process the appliance using equipment and techniques according to manufacturers’ instructions and the work order |
Element: |
3. Finish orthodontic appliances |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select techniques, materials and equipment for trimming, finishing and polishing appropriate to the type and materials of the appliance 3.2 Trim and finish the baseplate to the thickness and coverage required 3.3 Finish and polish metal components ensuring surfaces that are free of sharp edges and irregularities 3.4 Evaluate the finished appliance 3.5 Decontaminate the appliance according to infection control guidelines 3.6 Place the appliance in a sealed container for dispatch |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Select and assemble components and materials
- Construct orthodontic appliance
- Finish orthodontic appliances
Details of Learning Activities
Block 4/Week 1: Theory: Lectures/tutorial
Block 4/Week 1: Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
Teaching Schedule
Block 4/Week 1 - (am) Topic Introduction and Theory Lecture
Block 4/Week 1 - (pm) Dental Laboratory Practical Exercises: Commence
Block 5/Week 1: Theory and Practical Assessments
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Please purchase dental laboratory toolkit and coat before attending first class.
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Theory Assessment - Written Test
The theory assessment will include short answer questions and diagrams as required.
Assessment Period: Theory
Block 5, Week 1
Assessment 2: Practical Assessment – Practical Skills Test
During your practical assessment you will be required to fabricate 1 removable orthodontic appliance incorporating an active and passive component.
Assessment Period: Practical
Block 5, Week 1
Assessment Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
1.2 |
|
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
|
X |
2.2 |
|
X |
2.3 |
|
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
3.3 |
|
X |
3.4 |
|
X |
3.5 |
|
X |
3.6 |
|
X |
Other Information
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