Course Title: Polish restorations and remove overhanging margins
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: DENT5819
Course Title: Polish restorations and remove overhanging margins
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
Eleanor Schroeder
9341 1412
eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 15
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
Pre-requisites:
TAFEDH004 - Administer pain control for dental treatment
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in dental health
TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs
Co-Delivered with: TAFEDH002 - Place Temporary Restorations
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge and skills required to polish restorations for the elimination of plaque retentive factors and to remove overhanging margins for the promotion of optimum oral health.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH021 Polish restorations and remove overhanging margins |
Element: |
1. Preparation and presentation of surgery |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare, gather and place all equipment, materials and instruments required for the patient's treatment (including for any procedure(s) to be undertaken in addition to polishing and overhang removal) within the treatment cubicle 1.2 Prepare the surgery to cater for any predetermined special needs of the patient as determined from the case notes and/or patient's immediate needs 1.3 Prepare equipment and instruments are and select according to relevant guidelines and manufacturer's recommendations to ensure compatibility with the different types of restorative materials used in dentistry and according to the size, location and type of restorative material to be polished, or overhanging margin to be removed 1.4 Set up and maintain equipment, instruments and medicaments according to relevant guidelines for instrument care and maintenance 1.5 Follow all necessary safety precautions during the preparation and presentation stages |
Element: |
2. Prepare and assess the patient |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Patients medical history and records are reviewed to eliminate any contraindications to proposed treatment modalities and to confirm treatment prescriptions 2.2 Patient's treatment plan and records are reviewed to determine and confirm restorations requiring polishing and overhanging margin removal to review the degree of treatment required 2.3 An explanation of the polishing and overhang removal process and the possible sensations produced by any instrument or equipment used is given to the patient. Adhering to the principles of informed consent, the patient is informed of possible negative outcomes resulting from any planned treatment. Consent is confirmed with the patient allowing the opportunity to ask questions 2.4 Socially inclusive communication skills are used at all times and demonstrated behaviours encourage a supportive treatment environment that is conducive to a collaborative operator/patient relationship 2.5 The restorations to be polished and overhanging margins to be removed are thoroughly examined to confirm treatment prescription 2.6 The need for pain control is determined through discussion with the patient and liaison with the supervising dentist and any necessary requirements are followed through |
Element: |
3. Polish restorations and remove/smooth overhanging/rough margins |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 All proposed treatment is carried out according to occupational health, safety and welfare guidelines and Infection control policy and procedures and current evidenced based practice 3.2 Prior to intervention, the restoration(s) and adjacent teeth are examined consulting dental radiographs and via tactile exploration using a dental explorer and floss to determine objectives and identify associated risks 3.3 Consider and implement pain control as required 3.4 Prepared equipment is used to smooth and remove excess and rough restorative material to support oral health objectives 3.5 All possible efforts are made to reduce any heat production, and the use of irrigation is employed where appropriate 3.6 Review the restoration periodically to detect the early achievement of the desired outcome and consequently minimising the amount of restoration removal and possible tissue trauma 3.7 Apply knowledge of tooth morphology, restoration contours and soft tissue proximity to avoid excess removal and trauma 3.8 Maintain ergonomic practice to support operator and patient comfort and access 3.9 Review the final outcome, evaluate and modify accordingly |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge and skills required to polish restorations for the elimination of plaque retentive factors and to remove overhanging margins for the promotion of optimum oral health.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities for this course will include, lectures, simulated lab practicals and online research activities.
Teaching Schedule
5th July: Introduction to course, Formative learning X2 tasks in BB, Assessment outline/mapping, LECTURE: Place temporary restoration
7th July: SIMLAB: Mix materials, Place temporary restorations in plastic teeth and manikin teeth, using rubber dam and matrix band as required. Checklist to
be used.
14th July: ONLINE: research restorative materials, Review tooth morphology
21st July: LECTURE: polish restorations and remove overhanging margins. SIM lab demonstration, Review morphology. Bring research task to class for
discussion.
28th July: SIMLAB: Polish temporary restorations and remove overhanging margins,use checklist
9th August: SIMLAB: Mix materials, Place temporary restorations in manikin teeth, rubber dam and matrix band as required. Polish temporary restorations
and remove overhanging margins Provide satisfactory checklist sign off.
11th August: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Practical assessment and online assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course includes Online test, Simulated prac, and written questioning.
Assessment Tasks
11th August: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Practical assessment and online assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix can be located on 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 teacher 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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