Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: DENT5821
Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures
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
Marcella Sabo
Tel: 9341 1409
Nominal Hours: 40
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
HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
Occupational health, safety and welfare practices and infection control procedures and policy are adhered to at all times. All procedures are performed adhering to the principles of informed consent with operator and patient safety and comfort maintained and ensured at all times.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH023 Perform orthodontic procedures |
Element: |
1. Prepare surgery for orthodontic procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review patient case notes to confirm instrument, material and equipment selection, orthodontist prescribed treatment and patient individual requirements |
Element: |
2. Prepare patient for the pre-orthodontic treatment phase |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review patient‟s medical history and records to determine any contraindications to proposed treatment modalities and to confirm treatment prescription |
Element: |
3. Place and remove elastomeric separators |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review patient case notes to confirm treatment prescription for the placement of separators and adhering to principles of informed consent, explain procedure and provide opportunity for questions to be asked
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Element: |
4. Prepare the patient and place the orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review patient case notes to confirm treatment prescription for the placement of orthodontic attachments and adhering to principles of informed consent, explain procedure and provide opportunity for questions to be asked |
Element: |
5. Remove and replace archwire as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Examine and prepare patient for archwire removal |
Element: |
6. Provide patient education and oral hygiene instruction for the care of the oral tissues and orthodontic appliances |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Discuss dietary advice, oral hygiene care instructions and pain control strategies with the patient and theircarer
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Element: |
7. Prepare the patient and remove orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Provide clear patent instruction regarding all procedures involved with the removal of orthodontic attachments |
Element: |
8. Place fixed retainers |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Confirm orthodontist‟s treatment prescription and refer to the patient records and treatment plan |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities for this unit will include, lectures, practical simulated labs, visit to orthodontic specialist practice for observation, written report, online activities and research tasks. Self directed reading of prescribed resources.
Teaching Schedule
Session1: lecture, indications, malocclusion, consultation, diagnostic records
Session 2: online activity
session 3 lecture, role of DH, procedures
Session 4: lecture, eruption times, principles of tooth movement
Session 5: Lecture, completion of therapy, retainers
Session 6: Practical lab
Session 7: Practical lab
Session 8: Practical lab
Session 9: Practical lab
Session 10: Practical lab
Session 11: Practical assessment simulated
Session 12: Theory written assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Darby, ML, Walsh, MM & Bowen, DM 2015, Dental hygiene: theory and practice, 4th edn, Elsevier/Saunders, St. Louis, Missouri. |
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Darby, ML & Walsh, MM 2010, Procedures manual to accompany Dental hygiene : theory and practice, Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, Mo. |
References
Other Resources
On Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include an Oral and Practical assessment
Assessment Tasks
Written theory exam and practical simulated assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Blackboard
Other Information
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 http://rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for written theory assessment is 60%. Assignments will be marked Satisfactory/Not satisfactory.
Students may be given the opportuntity to resubmit the assignment if this is requested by the tacher and approved by the co-ordinator.
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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