Course Title: Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: DENT5803
Course Title: Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Details of other staff are available on Blackboard
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
HLTAMBFC301B - Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTDA410B - Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLDA411B - Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412B - Produce a dental radiographic image
TAFEDH001 - Provide leadership in promoting effective and professional work practices
TAFEDH005 – Examine, record and assess patient histories and dental records to formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice scaling teeth, debriding root surfaces and removing deposits and stains from the hard tissues to promote optimum oral health.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH006 Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth |
Element: |
1. Preparation and presentation of the surgery |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Equipment, materials and instruments required for thepatient’s treatment (including for any procedure(s) to be undertaken in addition to scaling and stain removal) are gathered and arranged within the treatment cubicle, dispensed in appropriate quantity and used according to relevant guidelines and manufacturer’s recommendations |
Element: |
2. Prepare and assess the patient |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Patient’s medical history and records including dental radiographs are reviewed to identify any |
Element: |
3. Remove deposits and stains |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Extrinsic electronic scalers and various hand instruments are selected as indicated in the treatment |
Element: |
4. Remove stains |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Nature of staining is assessed prior to removal, and treatment procedure and selection of equipment needed is adjusted accordingly for the removal of extrinsic stains |
Element: |
5. Perform a prophylaxis |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Soft deposits on the teeth are assessed and prophylaxis procedure adjusted accordingly |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice scaling teeth, debriding root surfaces and removing deposits and stains from the hard tissues to promote optimum oral health.
Details of Learning Activities
These include lectures, practical work in the SIM lab and clinic.
Teaching Schedule
Date | Topic | Assessment |
July 7th |
Ergonomics revision Fulcrum revision Group A am Group B pm |
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14th |
Ultrasonics. Post-operative instructions Group A pm Group B am |
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21st |
Prophylaxis, Topical Fluoride/tooth mousse Group A am Group B pm |
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28th |
Introduction to hand instruments Minimising tissue trauma Group A pm Group B am |
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August 4th | Session 1: Area specific curettes (11/12 & 13/14) Haemorrhage management Session 2: Sharpening |
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25th | Ultrasonic & prophylaxis revision. Group A am Group B pm Area specific curettes (7/8 & 1/2) Group A pm Group B am |
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September 1st | SIM Lab Group A pm Group B am |
Pre-clinical practical assessment. Formative |
10th | Clinic – Ultrasonic scale Prophylaxis Student to student | |
22nd | SIM Lab Appt planning for calculus removal Advanced techniques for root debridement Communicating with patients (tx plan & experience) |
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29th | SIM Lab Pain control Recall decisions Revision – preparation for clinical experience |
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October 15th | Clinic Prophylaxis, hand scaling student to student | |
19th | Clinic 1 patient per student | |
20th | SIM Lab Posterior debridement | |
26th | Clinic 1 patient per student | |
28th | Task 1 Theory exam | |
30th | SIM Lab | Task 2 Practical assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete book list will be provided during Orientation and is available on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
A range of additional resources and references will be provided through My Studies on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes Written and Practical Assessment
Assessment Tasks
There are two summative tasks
Task 1 Theory exam 28th October
Task 2 Practical assessment 30th October
Assessment Matrix
This is available on Blackboard
Other Information
A range of additional resources and references will be provided through My Studies on Blackboard.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exam is 60%.
Students will be given an additional opportunity to demonstrate competency in the practical assessment if required
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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