Overview
This unit will prepare you for clinical practice in Oral Health Therapy. You will continue to develop your knowledge, skills and attitudes required for clinical work in oral health clinics and health promotion activities in the community. You must comply with clinical policies and procedures while undertaking clinical practice. In this unit you will begin learning theoretical knowledge in patient assessment, dental materials, simple restorative procedures and hygiene procedures. You will also translate and integrate this knowledge in a simulated environment while fulfilling workplace health and safety, equipment maintenance and record management requirements.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: HLTH11027 Foundations of Health; ANDBMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1; AND ORAL11001 Introduction to Oral Health Therapy; AND ORAL11004 Introduction to Oral Anatomy Co-requisites: BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2; AND ORAL11003 Introduction to Oral Disease; AND ORAL11005 Advanced Oral Anatomy
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback via the "Have Your Say" survey, team reflection.
Presentation slides for the simulation laboratory activities could include photos or videos of how instruments are used.
It is recommended to include photos or videos of how instruments are used during simulation activities.
Feedback from Student Feedback via the "Have Your Say" survey.
It has been suggested to change the oral health products assignment to a group assignment.
It is recommended that consideration be given to changing the oral health products assignment to a group assignment.
Feedback from Student Feedback via the "Have Your Say" survey, team reflection.
Students enjoyed the practical simulation laboratory sessions. They indicated they would like more sessions.
It is recommended to continue the practical simulation laboratory sessions. Additional sessions are already scheduled for 2022.
- Discuss the theoretical basis of oral health practice including patient assessment, examination, dental hygiene and dental restorative procedures
- Understand and apply the principles of infection control, workplace health and safety, record management and practice management
- Apply knowledge and skills in dental procedures including patient assessment, examination, dental hygiene and dental restorative procedures in the simulated environment
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills and professional attitudes required of an oral health therapist
- Recognise and act upon the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues involving dental practitioners and patients as defined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Australia and overseas
The learning outcomes of this unit are part of the overall learning outcomes in the BOralHlth course at CQUniversity. They will form part of the annual report documentation which is submitted to the Australian Dental Council for accreditation.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Portfolio - 0% | |||||
2 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | |||||
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Communication | |||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||
5 - Team Work | |||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene
Edition: 5th (2020)
Authors: Bowen, D.M and Pieren, J.A
Saunders, Evolve
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 9780323477192
Binding: eBook
Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure
Edition: 3rd ed (2016)
Authors: Mount, Graham J ; Hume, Wyatt R ; Ngo, Hien C ; Wolff, Mark S
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Hoboken Hoboken , New Jersey , USA
ISBN: 9781118766590
Binding: eBook
Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist
Edition: 4th (2015)
Authors: Gehrig, J.S. and Willmann, D.E.
Jones and Bartlett Learning (now BPS)
Philadelphia Philadelphia , Pennsylvan , USA
ISBN: 9781451194159
Binding: Paperback
Modern Dental Assisting
Edition: 12th (2018)
Authors: Bird, D.L. and Robinson, D.S.
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 9780323430302
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Dental equipment will need to be purchased at an approximate cost of $1300. The unit coordinator will communicate with students during their term 1 units.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Webcam and headset for on-line sessions.
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.a.hennessy@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Occupational Health and Safety
Infection Control
Clinical Protocols
Clinical Session:
Equipment Introduction
Infection Control & PPE
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Equipment Introduction
Introduction to instruments: debridement kits
Instrument grips and use of fulcrums
Clock positions for debridement and periodontal probing
Use of mouth mirror, WHO Probe, Sickle Probe
Ergonomic review
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Infection Prevention and Control Modules
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Chemotherapeutics in Dentistry
Clinical Session:
Dental Software training
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Identification of the parts of the Sickle scaler and their use
Removal of calculus using the Sickle scaler
Sharpening of Universal hand instruments using Arkansas Stone
Flossing review
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Introduction to Operative Dentistry
Introduction to Dental Materials
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials
Operative Dentistry Instrumentation and Terminology
Benchtop Dentaprac model exercises
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Oral Hygiene Products
Clinical Session:
Clinical Placement Observation/Assisting
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Introduce PSR
PSR Activity
Review periodontal probing
Review use of sickle scaler
Introduction to Prophylaxis using handpiece
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Intraoral Dentaprac model exercises
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Patient Assessment Skills
Clinical Session:
Clinical Placement Observation/Assisting
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Rubber Dam Application
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Class I Cavity Preparation
Conservative Adhesive Restorations
Glass Ionomer Cement: GC Fuji® VIII, GC Fuji® VII
ADA Codes for Adhesive Restorations and Fissure Sealants
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Patient Education in Oral Hygiene
Clinical Session:
Clinical Placement Observation/Assisting
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Identification of the parts of the Universal Curettes and their use
Removal of calculus using Universal Curettes
Sharpening of Universal hand instruments using Arkansas Stone
PSR Activity
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Rubber Dam Application
Class I Cavity Preparation and Restoration
Glass Ionomer Cement: GC Fuji® II LC
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Collection and Collation of Patient History
Clinical Session:
Clinical Placement Observation/Assisting
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Identification of the parts of the Gracey Curettes and their use
Removal of calculus using Gracey Curettes
Sharpening of Universal hand instruments using Arkansas Stone
PSR Activity
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Rubber Dam Application
Class I Cavity Preparation and Restoration
Class I Closed Sandwich Restorative Technique – Vitrebond and Composite Resin
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Clinical Examination and Further Tests
Clinical Session:
Clinical Placement Observation/Assisting
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Introduction to Powered Instrumentation
Powered Instrumentation activity
Review Universal and Gracey curettes
ADA Codes
Periodontal probing
PSR Activity
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:Dental Isolation – Rubber Dam Application
Class I Cavity Preparation and Restoration
Glass Ionomer Cement: GC Fuji® IX
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Nutrition Considerations in Oral Health
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Saliva Testing Lecture GC
Saliva testing kits practical activity
Review of sharpening and introduction of the Sidekick
PSR from perio chart
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Rubber Dam Application
Class I Cavity Preparation and Restoration - Composite Resin
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Oral Hygiene Education Resources and Instructional Videos Submissions
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Smoking Cessation
Clinical Session:
Extra-oral Examination
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Naber's Probe Activity
Removal of calculus with hand and ultrasonic instruments
Saliva testing case studies
PSR from perio chart
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Gingival Retraction Cord, Cotton Roll and Dry Tip Isolation Conservative Adhesive Restorations
Class V Cavity Preparation
Glass Ionomer Cement: GC Fuji® VIII, GC Fuji® IX
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Cultural Safety
Clinical Session:
Intra-oral Examination
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Removal of calculus with hand and ultrasonic instruments
Diet diary analysis
PSR from perio chart
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Dental Isolation – Dry Tip Isolation
Glass Ionomer Cement: GC Fuji® IX
Resin Pit and Fissure Sealants
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Revision
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Practice for safety audit
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Safety Audit
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Station-Based Exam
Hygiene Simulation Activities:
Safety audit
Restorative Dentistry Simulation Activities:
Safety Audit resit as required
Chapter
See Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Personal Reflective Blog Submission
Hygiene Safety Audit
Restorative Safety Audit resit if required
Station-Based Assessment Due: Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of Term Online Assessment
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Equipment Purchase
All students are required to purchase equipment for this unit at a cost of approximately $1300 (subject to change).
Uniform and clinical attire:
All students are to comply with clinical and uniform requirements of the oral health clinic as promulgated.
All students must comply with Queensland Health and Work-Integrated Learning mandatory requirements. Students must abide by infection control policies, guidelines and procedures at each clinical placement. All mandatory requirements for clinical practice must be met before and during the term. Failure to comply will lead to withdrawal from the clinical practice and failure in the Unit.
1 Portfolio
There are four components in this Practical Assessment. Each component must be passed in order to pass the assessment.
Component 1 Pre-Clinical Practice:
In each pre-clinical session, you are required to complete tasks. These exercises are designed to introduce you to practice as an Oral Health Therapist.
A criterion-referenced analytical assessment rubric for evaluation of student performance of procedures is provided in the Online Real-time Assessment System (ORAS). ORAS records all work-integrated learning experiences, including a number of assessed student-client interactions and performance of procedures. Placement supervisors are required to complete an entry into ORAS for each student-client interaction assessed.
Each student-client interaction is graded on a rubric, which will reflect a grade of Not Yet Competent (0), Approaching Competent (1), Competent (2), and Highly Competent (3) for each procedure part (see example below). An average grade is given at the end of each student-client interaction assessment for all procedures completed.
In each student-client interaction assessment there are also Critical Competencies. A Not Yet Competent (NYC) in one or more of the Critical Competencies results in a mark of 0 overall for that student-client interaction.
The data is collated over the term to monitor performance and as a “log” of the procedures and student-client assessments completed by the student. The unit teaching team will assess the data aggregated in ORAS over the period of the term to form a longitudinal comprehensive picture of the achievement and development of competence by the student.
In order to achieve a grade of pass in this component, you are required to achieve a minimum average score of Competent (2).
Component 2 Pre-Clinical Safety Audit:
Students will undergo safety audits during Week 11 and 12.
The safety audit is an assessment of your hygiene and simple restorative dentistry clinical skills to ensure you are safe to commence treatment on patients from the general public.
Students are graded against a criterion-referenced rubric. Students must achieve a satisfactory score in all criteria to pass the safety audit.
Re-attempt:
Re-attempt is where you are given a second opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of one or more of the unit’s learning outcomes before you can progress to new learning or participate in subsequent learning activities.
If you do not pass the safety audit, you will be given an opportunity to re-attempt the safety audit within a week. Note that only one opportunity to do a re-attempt will be given. If you do not pass the re-attempt, you will be unable to pass ORAL11006.
Component 3 Clinical Placement:
During your clinical placement throughout the term, you will complete a series of tasks designed to introduce you to clinical practice as an Oral Health Therapist:
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Dental assisting duties
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Completion of an observational workbook
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Oral Hygiene Videos and Resources
These activities are pass/fail.
Component 4 Attendance:
Attendance at clinical and pre-clinical placements is compulsory. You are required to attend a minimum of 90% of clinical and pre-clinical placement days. This allows you approximately 2-3 days of absence without penalty. Absences are required to be supported with a medical certificate or negotiated with the Unit Coordinator/s in advance.
Note that ALL tasks must be completed for the term. If you miss a session, it is your responsibility to contact the unit coordinator and make an arrangement to complete the missed tasks. Absences are to be made up at operational convenience.
A pass for satisfactory attendance is defined as maintaining and fulfilling the 90% clinical and pre-clinical placement attendance for the days rostered during the term. Not meeting attendance requirements may result in a placement outstanding until the next available unit offering, which may delay your progress through the course and graduation.
Who to contact if you are sick: The unit coordinator (via email) and Kelly Hennessy (via phone).
If you require an extension for this assessment please refer to the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
No Assessment Criteria
No submission method provided.
- Apply knowledge and skills in dental procedures including patient assessment, examination, dental hygiene and dental restorative procedures in the simulated environment
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills and professional attitudes required of an oral health therapist
- Recognise and act upon the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues involving dental practitioners and patients as defined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Australia and overseas
2 In-class Test(s)
This assessment consists of stations set up around the room, each with a set question/s that must be answered within a set time period. After the time period has lapsed, you will rotate to the next station and repeat this until you have been to all stations. There will be a maximum of one (1) student per station at a time. You will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. At the end of the exam period, your answer sheet must be returned to the unit coordinator. The station-based exam is closed book so the only things you will be allowed to have on you are pens (black ink only) and your answer sheet.
Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Results will returned to students with end of term results.
Critical thinking and application of learnt basic clinical concepts into real life situations.
- Discuss the theoretical basis of oral health practice including patient assessment, examination, dental hygiene and dental restorative procedures
- Understand and apply the principles of infection control, workplace health and safety, record management and practice management
- Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills and professional attitudes required of an oral health therapist
3 Online Quiz(zes)
There are 2 components to the online quizzes.
Component 1 Pre-SIM MCQ quizzes:
Prior to each simulation session, you will complete a multiple-choice online quiz related to the learning material for that session.
Component 2 End of term online assessment:
In the first week of the exam period, you will complete an online short-answer quiz.
Weighting: The results from these quizzes are aggregated to become a mark out of 50% for this assessment task. The end of term online assessment will be worth 80% of the total marks for this piece of assessment. The remaining 20% will be from the pre-SIM MCQ quizzes.
You must complete each quiz in a limited time within the quiz open period. Your attempt for each quiz will be submitted automatically, but no more questions can be answered once the time limit expires.
To prepare for this assessment you can study the learning resources for the relevant quiz.
If you are unable to complete the quiz by the due date, you must apply for an extension before the due date.
Your assessment is to be your own individual work and not a result of collaboration with other students. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.
There are a number of support and technology mechanisms of which you need to be aware.
- If you experience any technical difficulties accessing or during the in class test, please contact TASAC (Moodle assistance option) on 1300 666 620.
- Notify the unit coordinator as soon as physically possible (same day) with details of the technical issues. If you are able, take a screenshot of any error message received and include that in your email to the unit coordinator.
- If you are unable to undertake the in class test at the set time and date you will need to apply for an extension in Moodle (in the support area on the top of the page and supply supporting documentation as per normal extension requests.
Weekly
There are weekly quizzes throughout the term.
The score for the pre-SIM MCQ quizzes will be available on-line after the completion of each quiz. The end of term online assessment results will be added to final results.
You will be assessed on your competence through quizzes that consist of multiple choice or short answer questions. Each quiz will be based on the linked content.
- Discuss the theoretical basis of oral health practice including patient assessment, examination, dental hygiene and dental restorative procedures
- Understand and apply the principles of infection control, workplace health and safety, record management and practice management
- Recognise and act upon the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues involving dental practitioners and patients as defined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Australia and overseas
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.