Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

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:

  1. Select and assemble components and materials 
  1. Construct orthodontic appliance 
  1. Finish orthodontic appliances


Details of Learning Activities

Theory: Lectures/tutorial  

Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities 


Teaching Schedule

Term 1: Week 8 - (am) Topic Introduction and Theory Lecture

             Week 8 - (pm) Laboratory Practical Exercises: Commence

             Week 9 - Laboratory practical exercises: Continued

Term 2: Week 12 - Laboratory practical exercises: Continued

             Week 13- Laboratory practical exercises: Continued

             Week 14 - Laboratory practical exercises: Continued

             Week 15 - Laboratory practical exercises: Continued

             Week 16 - Laboratory practical exercises: Finalise

             Week 19 - 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

Assessment 1 - Theory assessment - written test

Assessment 2 - Practical assessment 

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Theory Assessment - Written Test (Week 19)

The theory assessment will include short answer questions and diagrams as required.

 

Assessment 2: Practical Assessment – Practical Skills Test (Week 19)

During your practical assessment you will be required to manufacture 1 removable orthodontic appliance consisting of an active and passive component.


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

Please refer to CANVAS, the Learning Management System (LMS) for RMIT students, for learning resources. 

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