Course Title: Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: DENT5854C
Course Title: Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Course Contact: Matt Clayton
Course Contact Phone: +61 435 933 052
Course Contact Email: matthew.clayton@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 100
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 insert, alter and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis for dentate and edentulous patients.
This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDEP006 Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis |
Element: |
2. Check the removable dental prosthesis prior to insertion |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Decontaminate the completed removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines 2.2 Remove potential injury-causing areas of the prosthesis prior to insertion 2.3Interpret advice from laboratory on fitting procedures and potential problems |
Element: |
3. Fit and evaluate the prosthesis |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure 3.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure 3.3 Examine the prosthesis for retention and stability 3.4 Check the fitting surfaces of the appliance and ensure there are no sharp ridges or acrylic pearls 3.5 Place denture in the mouth and assess that no over-extensions occur along the periphery of the dentures 3.6 Confirm that the occlusal relationships are acceptable 3.7 Assess aesthetics of removable dental prosthesis 3.8 Assess phonetics of removable dental prosthesis 3.9 Assess patient comfort of removable dental prosthesis |
Element: |
4. Alter prosthesis |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use materials and equipment required to carry out alterations in accordance with manufacturers' instructions 4.2 Alter the fitting surface when pressure is indicated or when discrepancies to retention and stability are found 4.3 Adjust occlusion of the prosthesis using occlusal indicator materials where required 4.4 Complete documentation |
Element: |
5. Evaluate procedure and instruct the patient |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Discuss hygiene and maintenance instructions for the removable dental prosthesis and supporting structures with the patient or carer 5.2 Provide advice on necessary follow up treatment to patient or carer 5.3 Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled |
Element: |
1. Prepare patient for procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team 1.2 Position patient correctly for procedure 1.3 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer and confirm consent to follow treatment plan 1.4 Prepare equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers' instructions |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Prepare patient for procedure
2. Check the removable dental prosthesis prior to insertion
3. Fit and evaluate the prosthesis
4. Alter prosthesis
5. Evaluate procedure and instruct the patient
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, in the DHSV clinic with real live patients, online learning via Canvas and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
The learning activities in your course
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in Simlab/class room/dental laboratory/ DHSV clinic (2nd floor )
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- workshops
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- practical clinical activities
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers, resources and Covid 19.
week |
Topic |
Learning materials & activities |
Assessment remarks |
1 |
Discussion regarding 'assessment Tasks for this unit Elements & performance criteria Prepare patient for procedure |
Power point: - Ethical and Legal responsibilities in provision of dental care Class to present on how they will prepare the patient Your experience's in clinic Reading: Prosthetic Treatment of Edentulous Patient -Course text, chpt. 12 |
HLTDEP006 1 - 5 |
Each week one day in Clinic with your live patients. |
Patient(dhsv)/Clinical Log book
Activity: Ensure procedure adhered to |
Task 2 Assess 5 pts for insert a dental prostheses-Log Book 240 hrs This repeats weekly Class discussions will be occurring Weekly regarding the clinical experience
|
HLTDEP006 1 - 5 |
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2 |
Check the removable dental prosthesis prior to insertion. infection control guidelines |
PowerPoint: - Fitting Complete Dentures |
Information relevant to Knowledge Assessment |
3 |
Fit and evaluate the prosthesis |
PowerPoint: - Cont. YouTube videos Class discussion |
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4 |
Alter prosthesis Chair side adjustment |
PowerPoint The use of relevant clinical equipment for adjusting the prostheses |
|
5 |
Advice to patient Wearing dentures at night
|
PowerPoint Class exercises -role play - to review discussions
|
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6 |
Advice to patient Chair side adjustment |
Limitations of Dentures Controlling dentures Initial sensations
|
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7 |
Communication Interpersonal communication complaints handling conflict management cultural understandings |
Reach mutual agreement With the Patient &/or carer |
|
8 |
Maintenance and inserting Partial Denture |
Power Point – information to patient Students to be involved in role play, demonstrating your clinical advice to your patient. |
|
9 |
Knowledge regarding conditions of the oral cavity related to ill-fitting removable dentures requiring treatment. |
information for patients on available options for treatment of issues arising from ill-fitting removable dentures Students to discuss cases and how they handled these situations. |
|
10 |
Assessment Task 1:Knowledge Assessment |
Open Book |
Check dates on Canvas |
11. |
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment |
Clinical practical Assessment |
Check dates on Canvas |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Textbooks
Damani, N. N.,2018 Manual of Infection Prevention and Control, 4th edn, Oxford University Press, UK. eBook
Perry, M 2018, Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies.. 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, UK. eBook
Moharamzadeh K. Diseases and Conditions in Dentistry : An Evidence-based Reference. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons
and any other required reading materials/manuals will be supplied as classes commence and by industry support
Software
Titanium Software @ DHSV teaching clinics
Canvas - on line learning
MIMS Online (available on Titanium - DHSV clinical software)
Microsoft Word, Excel
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that you have completed the following tasks:
• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment
• followed procedures to ensure the safety of 4 patients during preparation, insertion and removal of completed prosthesis
• assessed the functional and aesthetic acceptability for at least 4 patients including:
- 2 complete maxillary and mandibular dentures
- and any 4 dentures of the following, 2 of which must be partial dentures:
- complete maxillary or mandibular denture opposing partial maxillary or mandibular denture
- opposing partial maxillary and mandibular dentures
- partial maxillary or mandibular denture opposing natural dentition
• assessed the functional and aesthetic acceptability for at least 1 patient for one of the following:
- relines or rebases
- repairs and/or additions to existing dentures.
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
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
This assessment allows you to demonstrate they have the knowledge required to insert, alter and issue a
completed removable dental prosthesis for dentate and edentulous patients.
To be deemed competent for this assessment Task, you are to answer all 16 questions which relate to a range of workplace scenarios regarding this unit.
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment
This assessment allows you to demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge required to insert, alter and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis for dentate and edentulous patients.
You are to complete 2 'full Mx & Md Dentures for 2 patients and 2 partial dentures for 2 patients and 1 patient for either a reline, repair or addition denture.
You must present your Log book to your assessor before assessment begins for each patient 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, as proof of least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace.
You must complete all the actions as listed in the observation checklist to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment.
There are additional assessment requirements over and above those of the Training Package within this course to meet RMIT's accreditation with the Australian Dental Council (ADC). This will ensure that, upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics, students are eligible to apply for AHPRA registration. Students' final assessments will include assessment by an external ADC approved assessor.
Competency requirements and Grading:
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
You will be advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of You performing work is used to confirm competency.
Grade level Competency Level
CA Competency Achieved -The learner will be able to apply facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve a predictable task or solve a problem.
NYC Not Yet Competent -Although the learner exhibits access to a limited range of facts and rules, the learner has difficulty applying these facts and rules to a familiar task.
DNS: Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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