Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 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 : Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411412
Course Contact Email:eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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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 |
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 their carer |
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
These include lectures, online learning and workplace observation
Teaching Schedule
Date | Topic | Assessment |
July 7th | Intro to orthodontics. Create a pamphlet for a patient | |
17th | ONLINE: Anatomy, eruption of teeth, malocclusion, definition, causes & treatment. Principles of tooth movement | |
23rd | Lecture: banding, separators. Preparation of surgery and role of hygienist. Instruments & equipment | |
24th | ONLINE: Ligatures/elastic/power chain, types of materials & instruments | |
28th | Lecture: The patient with orthodontic appliances. Dental hygiene, care, procedures | |
30th | Preparation for SIM lab bracket bonding/debonding | |
August 3rd | SIM lab rotation | |
17th | SIM lab rotation | |
24th | SIM lab rotation | |
26th | SIM lab rotation | |
September 14th | Task 1Practical assessment | |
18th | Task 2 exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
List on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
On Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include a reflective journal and a SIM laboratory clinical assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Practical September 14th
Task 2 Exam September 18th
Assessment Matrix
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