Overview
In Oral12002 you will work in a simulated environment to practise dental hygiene and restorative dentistry. You will study workplace health and safety, equipment maintenance and record management requirements, and develop skills in the prevention and management of dental caries (including root caries) and periodontal disease in the adult patient in a safe environment. In addition, you will further develop communication and interpersonal skills to prepare you for clinical practice.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: (A pre-requisite is a unit you must study before you can enrol in the next associated unit. Most commonly, this is because the pre-requisite unit gives you the knowledge you need, in order to study the next unit.) HLTH12031 Community Engaged Learning andBIOH11006 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology andORAL11003 Oral Pathology and Diagnosis andORAL11004 Oral Anatomy andORAL11005 Dental Morphology and Microscopic Anatomy Co-requisites:(A co-requisite is a unit which has to be completed prior to or concurrently with another unit.) ORAL12001 Oral Disease Prevention and Management and ORAL12003 Oral Health Clinical Practice 1
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 1 - 2019
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 Have your say
Students requested radiography lectures and practical simulation sessions correlate more closely to timetable and students requested more practical simulation sessions.
Radiography lectures will be restructured following discussions with a radiographer, to include more radiography practical simulation sessions of instruction and practise sessions.
Feedback from Have your say
Students requested better supervisor:student ratio in the simulation laboratory.
The recommended supervisor:student ratio by the Australian Dental Council for Bachelor of Dentistry and Bachelor of Oral Health courses throughout Australia is 1:10. The ratio of supervisor:student for ORAL12002 in 2018 was 1:8. No further recommendation is made.
Feedback from Have your say
Students noted conflicting assessment due dates.
All assessment due dates will be checked for consistency in the weekly outline, assessment block and anywhere else mentioned on Moodle. Assessment due dates published in the unit profile are the set due dates. Careful review of Moodle will be undertaken to ensure due dates mentioned on the site match the dates published in the Unit Profile.
Feedback from Have your say
Students found the treatment planning and documentation of treatment exercise difficult.
Instruction for documentation of the treatment plan and treatment provided will be given at the beginning of term. At each simulation session, one student will be given the task of writing up the treatment for that day on the white board. Following discussion with their peers, the treatment documentation will be finalised for the day. Students will rotate on a daily basis for this task.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies and follow equipment maintenance and record management schedules
- Diagnose and manage dental caries and periodontal diseases while demonstrating clinical skills in dental hygiene, local anaesthesia, dental radiography and restorative dentistry in a simulated environment
- Record medical and dental histories, perform oral examinations and risk assessments, and refer patients for complex care outside an Oral Health Therapists' scope of practice for adult patients in a simulated environment
- Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours
All unit profiles in the Bachelor of Oral Health are made available to the Australian Dental Council for on-going accreditation purposes.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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1 - Presentation - 20% | |||||
2 - Portfolio - 0% | |||||
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 0% | |||||
4 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||
5 - Examination - 60% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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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 |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
4 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
5 - Examination - 60% |
Textbooks
Essentials of Dental Radiography
Edition: 10th (2017 )
Authors: Evelyn Thomson & Orlen Johnson
Pearson Education
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , NJ , USA
ISBN: 9780134460741
Binding: Paperback
Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist
Edition: 4th (2015 )
Authors: Jill S Gehrig and Donald E Willmann
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Philadelphia Philadelphia , Pennsylvan , USA
ISBN: 9781451194159
Binding: Hardcover
Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure
Edition: 3rd (2016)
Authors: Graham J Mount, W R Hume, H Ngo and M S Wolff
Wiley Blackwell
Chichester Chichester , West Suffe , UK
ISBN: 9781118766590
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
All copies are available for purchase at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.plath@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to instruments: debridement and restorative kits
Instrument grips and use of fulcrums
Use of mirror and probe (sickle and periodontal)
Use of mirror for vision, light reflection and retraction
Create records including social, dental and medical history, charting and treatment plan
ADA codes/plaque indices
WHO Probe for PSR
Periodontal and tooth charting and examination technique- tooth numbering, tooth surfaces and periodontal pocket depth measurement
Clock positions for scaling
Introduction to Ultrasonic Scaling
Dental radiography theory and practise
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Application of Universal and Gracey Curettes and Sickle Scaler for hand debridement
Identification of the parts of scalers and curettes and the use of hand instruments
Removal of calculus using hand instruments and Ultrasonic
Introduction to Prophylaxis using handpiece
Dental radiography theory and practise
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Periodontal probing and periodontal charting
Prophylaxis
Hand scaling using all instruments
Ultrasonic scaling
Hand sharpening and 'Sidekick' sharpening all instruments
Cavity preparation and restoration on Dentaprac blocks and tooth models
Restorative technique
Dental radiography theory and practise
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Part 2
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8, 9 and 10
Thomson and Johnson (2012) Essentials of Dental Radiography, Part 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Ultrasonic scaling, followed by hand scaling
Hand sharpening and 'Sidekick' sharpening all instruments
Rubber dam application
Prophylaxis
Pit and Fissure Sealant using Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)
Preventive resin restoration
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Application of Sectional Matrix
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Part 3
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8, 9 and 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Ultrasonic scaling, followed by hand scaling
Periodontal probing and periodontal charting
Rubber dam application
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Application of Tofflemire Matrix
Composite Resin (CR) and glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations
Manual brushing, flossing and interdental brush technique
Full mouth prophylaxis
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Part 5
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8 and 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Barrier Exam: Debridement and Periodontal Probing and Charting Technique (a pass grade is required in order to pass the unit)- Demonstrate proficiency using Ultrasonic scaler, Sickle and Universal scalers and Gracey curettes and performing periodontal probing and charting
Second attempt Barrier Exam (where needed)
Set natural teeth in plaster
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Part 6
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8 and 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Barrier Exam: Debridement and periodontal charting technique (pass/fail)
Second Attempt Barrier Exam: Debridement and periodontal charting technique (pass/fail)
Module/Topic
Application of Mylar Strip
Rubber dam application
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Application of Sectional Matrix
Composite Resin (CR) and glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations
Mirror vision
Prophylaxis
Pit and Fissure Sealant using Teethmate
Dental radiography theory and practise
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Part 7
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8 and 10
Thomson and Johnson (2012) Essentials of Dental Radiography
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Rubber dam application
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Application of Tofflemire Matrix
Composite Resin (CR) restorations with open and closed sandwich technique
Application of base and liner using Vitrebond and glass ionomer cement (GIC) base
Cavity preparation and caries removal (indirect pulp cap) with temporary restoration using calcium hydroxide, Life, Fuji IX on a natural tooth
Investigation of the pulp chamber and root canals in a molar, premolar and anterior natural tooth
Dental radiography theory and practise
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Rubber dam application
Cavity preparation and composite resin restoration of anterior teeth involving interproximal and incisal edges
Composite Resin (CR) Shade selection
Mylar strip application
Placement of Retraction Cord
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) and composite resin (CR) restoration
Mirror vision
Dental radiography theory and practise
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Rubber dam application
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Restoration with amalgam in posterior teeth
Mirror Vision
Application of Tofflemire Matrix
Dental radiography practical examination- Successful completion (pass grade) of the practical and theoretical assessment in dental radiography is required in order to pass the unit
Events and Submissions/Topic
Dental Radiography Practical Examination and Open Book Theory In-house Examination.
Practical and Written Assessment- Dental Radiography Due: Week 10 Thursday (23 May 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Rubber dam application
Removal of amalgam restoration
Cavity preparation and restorative technique
Restorations using amalgam with Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) base
Application of Tofflemire Matrix
Polish amalgam restorations
Re-contouring and polishing of adhesive restorations and removal of overhangs
Mirror vision
Introduction to administering local anaesthetic
Introduction to alginate impressions and wax bite records
Oral presentations
Events and Submissions/Topic
Oral Presentations
Presentation Due: Week 11 Thursday (30 May 2019) 8:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Revision and Barrier Exam practise- Cavity Preparation and Restoration in the Permanent Dentition
Barrier Exam: Cavity Preparation and Restoration in the Permanent Dentition (a pass grade is required in order to pass the unit)
Second attempt Barrier Exam (where needed)
Chapter
Gehrig and Willmann (2015) Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist
Mount, Hume, Ngo and Wolff (2016) Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure, Chapter 7, 8 9,10 and 11
Thomson and Johnson (2012) Essentials of Dental Radiography
Events and Submissions/Topic
Workbook submission
Barrier Exam and Second Attempt Barrier Exam: Cavity preparation and restoration in the permanent dentition (pass/fail)
Reflective Journal submission
Portfolio Due: Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Written Assessment - Self reflective journal Due: Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Presentation
You can choose a topic from a list provided and give a 5 minute presentation on that topic to your peers and assessment panel.
In this task, you will be demonstrating your knowledge in preventive and operative dentistry for the adult patient.
You will also be developing and demonstrating your skills in oral communication to your peers and assessment panel in ORAL12002.
Week 11 Thursday (30 May 2019) 8:00 am AEST
Students will present on a chosen topic to their peers and assessment panel in week 11.
Review/Exam Week Friday (14 June 2019)
Results from the oral presentations will be returned to students by Friday 14th June.
Your presentation will be marked as per the oral presentation marking criteria. This includes the format, content and evidence of critical analysis in the presentation, communication and audiovisual skills demonstrated and the ability to keep to the allocated time. All marking criteria will be made available on Moodle.
- Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
Your Portfolio consists of evidence of competency in pre-clinical tasks. You will write self reflective notes in your workbook after each simulation laboratory session and submit this workbook at the end of term (see Due Date for details). In addition to your workbook, you must complete two practical exams performed in the Simulation Laboratory. The barrier exams will examine dental hygiene and operative dentistry procedures. The procedures and marking criteria for the barrier exams are outlined in the Workbook. These barrier exams ensure students can practise dental hygiene and operative dentistry safely and with basic competency. You will only be approved to treat patients in dental hygiene and operative dentistry in the Oral Health Clinic if and when you successfully pass the barrier exam pertaining to each. If you do not pass, you will not be able to progress in the pre-clinical and clinical units in your course. You will be given two attempts to pass each barrier exam with feedback provided after the first unsuccessful attempt.
Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Dental Hygiene barrier exams are held week 6. Operative dentistry barrier exams are held week 12. Workbooks must be submitted before 4pm Friday 7th June.
Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)
Results from the barrier exams will be conveyed via the marking sheet to students on the day of the exams. Results from the workbooks will be available to students at the end of the examination period.
Marking criteria for evaluation of student performance of pre-clinical procedures for both the workbook and practical barrier exams is included in the simulation laboratory workbook. This involves the level of skills required for using hand instruments and ultrasonic scaler for probing, debridement, prophylaxis, cavity preparation and restoration of permanent teeth.
You must obtain at least 67% overall for the workbook and a pass grade in the dental hygiene and operative dentistry barrier examinations (pass/fail grade) in order to pass the unit overall.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies and follow equipment maintenance and record management schedules
- Diagnose and manage dental caries and periodontal diseases while demonstrating clinical skills in dental hygiene, local anaesthesia, dental radiography and restorative dentistry in a simulated environment
- Record medical and dental histories, perform oral examinations and risk assessments, and refer patients for complex care outside an Oral Health Therapists' scope of practice for adult patients in a simulated environment
- Communicate information regarding oral health in oral and written forms
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
3 Practical and Written Assessment
You will learn about and demonstrate safety and competence in intra-oral and extra-oral diagnostic dental radiography within the scope of practice of an oral health therapist.
Your knowledge in intra-oral and extra-oral radiography will be examined through submission of an open book in-house examination. This examination includes (but not limited to) multiple choice questions, short answer questions, matching exercises and drawings.
Your practical safety and competence in intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiography will be examined by two internal assessors through practical demonstration by each student to the examiners.
Week 10 Thursday (23 May 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
Dental radiography practical examination will be held in week 10. The open book theory examination is due in week 10.
Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)
Practical and open book theory in-house examination results will be returned to students at the end of the examination period.
Assessment criteria is available on Moodle. The assessment critera includes, but is not limited to: infection control, positioning of the main beam, positioning of the patient, safety procedures and the use of Rinn and tag holders.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies and follow equipment maintenance and record management schedules
- Diagnose and manage dental caries and periodontal diseases while demonstrating clinical skills in dental hygiene, local anaesthesia, dental radiography and restorative dentistry in a simulated environment
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
4 Written Assessment
As learning occurs after practise and reflection, you will be required to write self reflective notes in your workbook after each practical pre-clinical session. You must show evidence of daily self reflection of your performance of assigned tasks involving dental hygiene and operative dentistry in the simulation laboratory through reference to particular challenges and learning outcomes documented in your workbook.
This exercise is part of your learning to be a self-reflective dental practitioner. Please refer to resources on reflective writing via the Academic Learning Centre. Writing of your reflective journal will also be discussed in class.
You will then write a thousand (1000) word reflective journal based on your collection of self reflective notes taken at each simulation laboratory session in your workbook over the term.
The self reflective journal is worth 20% of the total marks for ORAL12002.
Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 4:00 pm AEST
The reflective journal will be submitted electronically via Moodle by 4pm on Friday 7th June.
Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)
The reflective journal results will be available on Moodle at the end of the examination period.
This is assessed according to the marking criteria for the reflective journal on Moodle. The assessment rubric ranges from: reflective practitioner, aware practitioner, reflective novice, unacceptable and not attempted. The criteria assessed includes clarity, relevance, analysis, inter-connection and self-criticism.
- Satisfy the requirements of an evolving dental practitioner utilising appropriate interpersonal / team communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviours
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
Examination
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.