Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2022
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Course Code: DENT5887C
Course Title: Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3407 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61393411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide oral hygiene information and instruction to patients to promote and support effective home care oral health practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDEN028 Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan |
Element: |
1. Prepare information related to planned oral hygiene instruction. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify oral hygiene products and aids required by reviewing patient treatment plan or discussing with the practitioner. 1.2. Prepare relevant and reputable resources or visual aids to assist in the explanation of the oral hygiene instruction. 1.3. Seek additional information from patient by questioning and clarifying current home-care oral hygiene routines. 1.4. Respond to questions and concerns by selecting relevant take home information for patient that is specific to the individual needs. |
Element: |
2. Provide information and instruction on oral hygiene self-care techniques and appropriate aids. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Select oral hygiene aids with suitable features to address individual patient needs including, age, current condition and intended outcomes. 2.2. Explain the advantages of selected oral hygiene aids in terms of achieving and maintaining effective oral hygiene practices. 2.3. Discuss the relationship of poor oral health practices with increased risk of oral disease. 2.4. Instruct patient in appropriate tooth brushing techniques and the use of any additional oral hygiene aids. 2.5. Provide feedback to patient on the demonstration of oral hygiene instruction skills. 2.6. Reinforce to patient the importance of regular oral health checks with a practitioner. |
Element: |
3. Provide additional information and instruction to patients with specific oral health needs. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Provide instructions and demonstrate the care of fixed or removable prosthodontic dental appliances. 3.2. Provide instruction for patients with periodontal conditions. 3.3. Provide instruction for patients with special needs. 3.4. Provide instruction and demonstrate the care of fixed or removable orthodontic dental appliances. 3.5. Encourage and support patients with dental appliances to follow effective self-care techniques for the specific appliances. |
Element: |
4. Select appropriate and evidenced based oral hygiene products to support oral hygiene instruction. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Compare fluoride concentrations in different products and select a product that is appropriate for the patient age and caries risk, as identified by the practitioner. 4.2. Demonstrate dispensing of the correct amount of toothpaste onto a toothbrush. 4.3. Select and discuss a range of dental chemotherapeutic products that address specific conditions including hypersensitivity and gingival inflammation. 4.4. Seek clarification from practitioner regarding chemotherapeutic product options when required. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in :
o Facilitator- led classroom and online based lecture and workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
o Facilitator led practical demonstration
o Online learning using resources accessed via myRMIT Studies/ CANVAS
o Home study research tasks
o Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
o Practical demonstrations and student to student role play activities
o Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
o Practical workplace
o Simulated workplace activities
- Peer learning
- Case studies
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Phase |
Topic
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1 |
5 ONLINE |
Introduction to the unit and expectations Assessment requirements 1.What is oral health
2.Patient’s behaviours and habits that contributes to poor oral health.
3.Saliva : -functions -impact on oral health -strategies /products to improve dry mouth |
2 |
5 ONLINE |
Dental Biofilm: -Cause, control and prevention Causes and prevention of -tooth decay -gum disease -tooth wear including erosion, abrasion and attrition Oral hygiene Instruction Special needs patients, including: -Chronic conditions -Ageing -Children -Disability Smoking |
3 |
5 ONLINE |
Topic 1: Fluoride Safety and effectiveness Guidelines for use of fluorides in Australia: ADJ 2020 Safety and effectiveness Home products Communal water supplies Legislative requirements in the use of fluoride products Topic 2: Diet and oral health -Reducing frequency of sugary and acidic food and drinks -Increasing water intake -Rinsing with tap water following eating -Healthy eating and drinking recommendations as identified in National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Australian dietary guidelines: RDI for gender and age
|
4 |
5 Practical |
A: Group work: student to student task 1: on Chemotherapeutic agents, products and aids to offer to patients who may have
B: Group work: student to student task 2: providing instruction on use of aids for various patient’s needs Tooth brushing techniques and aids Interdental cleaning and aids -Natural teeth -Appliances : fixed and removable -Patient abilities and circumstances |
5 & 6 |
6 practical |
Assessment AT1 - Knowledge assessment to be completed in canvas Assessment AT2 – Role play activities and written questions Student rotation |
6 |
6 practical |
Assessment AT3 – Role play and demonstration Upload assessment documentation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Videos, research articles and links to additional resources will be provided in the class canvas file for each class pertaining to the class theme/topic/concept
RMIT's Writing, Editing and Publishing library guide http://rmit.libguides.com/wcprp
You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
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English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.
To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
The unit HLTDEN028 - Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan has 3 assessments that you must complete successfully to be deemed competent for this unit.
Assessment 1 - AT1 Knowledge
Is a knowledge assessment, the first of three tasks that students are required to complete successfully to be deemed competent for this unit. It will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge relevant to Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan. Students are required to undertake research and provide response to the questions.
For this assessment students will be asked to answer 18 short answer questions which relate to the knowledge requirements for the unit Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan. The questions cover:
- Basic anatomy and physiology of oral health, including what is considered healthy and unhealthy
- Behaviour and habits which contribute to oral health issues
- Fluoride Guidelines
- Causes and prevention of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth wear
- Effective self-care practices for oral health
- Factors that impact oral health
- Susceptible tooth surfaces
- Role of saliva in caries risk
- Healthy eating and drinking recommendations
- Special needs of patients
- Identifying appropriate toothbrushes
Assessment 2 - AT2 Role plays (two patients) and knowledge questions
This task is the second of three assessments that you need to complete satisfactorily for this unit. You are required to demonstrate your knowledge of and ability to provide effective oral hygiene instruction to two (2) patients based on their oral health treatment plan, one patient has special needs and the other has either a fixed or removable orthodontic appliance.
This assessment is conducted in 2 parts
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Part 1: You are required to responds to ten (10) short answer questions to assess your underpinning knowledge of the:
- Limitations in providing instruction or information to patients with complex dental or medical needs
- Limitations in providing instruction or information relating to high-risk chemotherapeutic agents.
- Risks associated with poor oral hygiene habits
- Chemotherapeutic product(s) that support the oral health care needs of a patient with specific conditions
- Part 2: Simulated role play -in this part of the task you will pair with another student and take turn to play the role of a Dental Assistant and provide oral hygiene instructions to TWO patients to address their oral health care needs. One patient will have special needs and the other has either a fixed or removable orthodontic appliance. For this role play your assessor will adopt the role of the dental practitioner.
Assessment 3 - AT3 Role play and Demonstration
This practical assessment is the last out of three required occasions you must show evidence of your ability to demonstrate effective oral hygiene instruction for a patient with an oral health treatment plan. It has two parts.
Part 1: A role play with the assessor where you will provide oral hygiene instruction for a patient with an oral health treatment plan.
Part 2: Identifying correct fluoride products and chemotherapeutic agents and demonstrate dispensing correct amount of toothpaste on to a toothbrush.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Prescribed resources:
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Australian Dental Association Inc (2021) Guidelines for infection prevention and control ; 4th edition ; Australian Dental Association; Sydney , Australia National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Fluoride Guidelines
Bird, D; Robinson,D; ( current ed) Modern Dental Assisting. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier, Laskaris, G; (2019) Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases; 3rd edition; Thieme Germany Felton , S; Chapman, A; (2014) Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion, 2nd Ed. Wiley UK (this is available online via RMIT library website https://www.rmit.edu.au/library Fehrenbach, M; (2019) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, 4th edition; Elsevier; US Ramseier, C; Suven, J: ( 2010) Health behavior change in the Dental practice; 1st edition; Wiley-Blackwell USA |
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