Course Title: Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2019

Class Number: 5566

Class Section: DO5

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Course Code: DENT5848C

Course Title: Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4406 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)

Course Contact: Ms Suzanne Dellas Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 330

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 course describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an individualised oral hygiene program and promote oral health. This unit applies to dental assistants and to other health care workers who are actively involved in promoting the general well-being of patients through promotion of healthy eating habits and good oral health.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDEN004 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
Element:	1.Implement a prescribed oral health education program
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow a prescribed oral health education program 1.2 Review patient’s current oral hygiene routines 1.3 Provide information on the causes and prevention of oral diseases to patient or carer appropriately and completely using language that can be easily understood 1.4 Provide an appropriate environment for patient or carer to ask questions and become involved in improving their oral health 1.5 Actively encourage patient or carer to follow an effective individual oral health program 1.6 Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health education program
Element:	2. Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to patient or carer
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Demonstrate the presence of plaque to patient or carer using disclosing solution 2.2 Demonstrate a variety of relevant oral hygiene techniques specific to patient needs 2.3 Provide information about the advantages of different oral hygiene techniques and involve patient or carer in the decision-making process 2.4 Assist patient or carer in implementing relevant oral hygiene techniques 2.5 Demonstrate how to use appropriate aids specific to patient needs and necessary to achieve and maintain effective oral hygiene 2.6 Evaluate patient or carer oral hygiene techniques and give further instruction when appropriate 2.7 Provide information appropriately on the effectiveness and availability of fluoride as directed by the operator
Element:	3. Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Involve patient or carer in a review of current dietary habits 3.2 Develop and give patient or carer appropriate information on acids and fermentable carbohydrates in a manner they can understand 3.3 Actively encourage patient or carer to ask questions or express views
Element:	4. Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Provide full details of the procedure to patient or carer 4.2 Provide specific instructions to patient or carer before the appointment where a saliva diagnostic test is planned 4.3 Select and prepare appropriate materials for a saliva diagnostic test 4.4 Perform a resting or unstimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions 4.5 Perform a stimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
Element:	5. Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual patient
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Provide information appropriately, and as directed by the operator, on lifestyle change to assist with diminished salivary flow 5.2 Provide appropriate information on materials that can provide additional external protection to the teeth 5.3 Explain methods to increase salivary stimulation as directed by the operator 5.4 Assist the patient or carers to implement prescribed oral hygiene programs in response to saliva quality and composition

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to;

Implement a prescribed oral health education program
Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to patient or carer
Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks
Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results
Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual patient

Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

Face to Face classes
Written classroom tasks
Demonstration and classroom discussion
Group discussions
Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
Online learning using study tasks via CANVAS
Self-managed research to support completion of assessments.
Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course

Teaching Schedule

1	ES	Class Wed 25 Sept 2019 9am Guest: Aisha Mansfield 12pm	Introduction to the unit Assessment requirements What is oral health Principles of oral health education (OHE) The role of the DA in oral health education Visit to the oral health education clinic Target population groups Health determinants
2	ES	Class Wed 25 Sept 1.30pm	Factors that impact on oral health 1 Oral health assessment and patient- centred care The value of the medical history and patient questioning What is a risk factor Risk factors for oral diseases Link between general health and oral health Impact of systemic disease and medications Introduction to healthy tissues and departure from normal
3		Commence on 7 Oct ONLINE activity	Complete reading & review questions related to Class 1&2 Informed consent Health determinants Patient centred care

4	ES	Class Mon 21 Oct 9am Student to student practical activity	Factors that impact on oral health 2 Topic: Plaque (Biofilm) Composition Stages of formation Impact of biofilm on health of the oral tissues Plaque disclosing and interpretation Modified Turesky index and O Leary’s index Learning task
5	ES	Class Mon 21 Oct 1.30pm	Factors that impact on oral health 3 Topic: Saliva Importance of saliva Functions of saliva Causes of diminished saliva Strategies to stimulate salivary flow Learning task
6	ES	Class Tuesday 22 October 9am	Topic: Dental caries -Aetiology Rampant caries Early childhood caries Incipient caries Root caries Dental erosion Study task
7	ES	Class Tuesday 22 October 1.30pm	Topic: Periodontal diseases & aetiology Gingivitis Periodontitis Reactive hyperplasia Prevention strategies Study Task
8		Commence on 28 Oct ONLINE activity Due next class	Fundamentals of oral anatomy Structures of the oral cavity Landmarks of the head and neck Teeth and supporting structures Dentitions

9		Commence on 11 November ONLINE activity	Factors that impact on oral health 4 Topic: Nutrition and oral health Read posted resource in preparation for the next class
10	ES	Class 18 November 2020 9am -12.30pm	Factors that impact on oral health 4 Topic: Nutrition and impact on oral health Australian nutritional guidelines How much is too much sugar Dietary assessment of the patient Issue group Oral presentation Topic (X1 per group ) Topic: Nutrition fundamentals: due 28 April 2020
11	ES	Class 18 November 2020 1.30-4.30pm Practical Activity	Guest GC: Trish Hogan Saliva testing lecture, interpretation and prac Saliva testing prac Student participation
12	ES	Class Tuesday 19 November 9am to 11am	Topic: Fluoride in the communal water supplies Legislative requirements in the use of fluoride
13	ES	Class Tuesday 19 November 2019 11.15am-4.30pm	Guest speaker Colgate: Cathryn Carboon Plaque control products and rationale for use

14		ONLINE activity 25 November 2019	Part 1 Oral health: influencing health behaviours Effective communication Readings and task Part 2 Motivational interviewing Complete module & submit certificate Online module: go to dentalcare.com
15		From 25 November 2019 ONLINE activity DUE 11 Feb 2020	Dietary intake and oral health Short answer questions/case studies Self-review of dietary intake Dietary diary for completion for 11/2/20. Bring 2 copies

16	Dr Melinda Tam & ES	Class Tuesday 3 December 2019 9am -1pm	Factors that impact on oral health 5 -all forms of recreational smoking including , tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes and non- tobacco products; chewing tobacco -the impact on oral tissues and saliva quality ( changes to pH , hydration, buffering capacity) -potential risks for oral diseases ( caries, perio and oral cancers) -smoking cessation strategies including motivational interviewing techniques and referral pathways -resources available to offer to patients
17		December/January ONLINE activity 1 Watch videos on plaque control techniques	Preparation for patient activities Home study #1 Plaque control measures 1 ( videos ) Tooth brushing techniques and aids Interdental cleaning and aids Oral appliances ( fixed and removable )
18		ONLINE activity 2 Written research task	Product comparisons for patient advice Xylitol pH of mouthrinses

19	Denise Ellis	Class Mon 20 January 2020 9.30-12.30pm	DHSV Titanium Recording oral health patient activities Codes for oral health Patient administration Task for RPL for HLTDEN003
20	ES	ONLINE 21 January 2020	Preparing for clinical activities Development of portfolio of patient handouts

21	ES	Class 3 February 2020 9am -12.30pm guest Maria Dikeakos ( Oral cancer)	Minimal intervention strategies 1.Risk assessment for oral diseases: Risk factors for dental caries and periodontal disease Risk factors for oral candida and oral cancer 2. Dietary analysis of the patient RDI Frequency of eating Hydration 3. Oral hygiene instruction to the patient 4. Protective factors to prevent dental caries Case studies
22	ES & AI	Clinical activities commence Tuesday 4 February 9am-4.30pm Student to student RDHM clinic Student cards are required for clinic	Preparing for clinical practice Each student will conduct the following activities on 2 students Oral health check/history taking/interview Risk assessment Saliva test/plaque disclosing Oral hygiene advice/tooth brushing /interdental cleaning Collect dietary diary Oral health plan: setting objectives with the patient Diet diary analysis Oral hygiene advice for home care Includes smoking cessation Log book 10 patients issued and discussed 12 February :Commence workplace patients on successful completion of these activities

23	ES	Class Tuesday 28 April 2020 9am-12.30pm	Log book progression meeting Group task: Oral presentations: Nutrition fundamentals
24	ES	Class workshop Tuesday 28 April 2020 1.30-4.30pm	Impact on oral tissues of Recreational drug use Medications Systemic diseases GERD Nutritional deficiencies and providing oral health advice

25		11 May 2020 ONLINE activity 1 Study TASK	Oral health and Special needs The aged person Diabetes Disability and impairment Mental health including dementia Patient living with cancer Developmental disorders
26		18 May 2020 ONLINE activity 2 Study task	Traumatic injuries of teeth and tooth surface loss Abrasion Attrition Abfraction Tooth fracture Prevention & management strategies

27	ES	Class Tuesday 2 June 2020 9am -12.30pm	Oral health and children’s needs Sports injury prevention Video : DHSV: health education and the child patient
28	ES	Class Tuesday 2 June 2020 1.30pm -4.30pm Guest TePe TBC	TePE products and rationale Tutorial; review of study tasks Case studies Log book progression meeting

29	ES	Class 13 July 2020 Guest TBC	Case studies Log book progression Management of the diabetic patient
30	DHSV guest & ES	Class 13 July 2020 1.30pm-4.30pm	Impact of Family violence on oral health DHSV Family violence policy for all staff Video resources

31	ES	Class 17 August 2020 ASSESSMENT 9am-4.30pm	Multiple choice questions via CANVAS held at RMIT Log book due Student Case presentations

This session plan is subject to change due to staffing and available resources

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session lessons plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

provided complete and appropriate information to at least 10 different patients including:

providing information on the prevention of oral diseases
providing advice and demonstrating oral hygiene techniques
inform and motivate behaviour change.

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.

Regular attendance is necessary.

Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment one: Log book

Assessment two: Written test

Assessment three: Case presentation

Assessment Matrix

The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.

Other Information

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Late submission:
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