HLTDEN028 — Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan

1 Prepare information related to planned oral hygiene instruction.

• 1.1Identify oral hygiene products and aids required by reviewing patient treatment plan or discussing with the practitioner.
• 1.2Prepare relevant and reputable resources or visual aids to assist in the explanation of the oral hygiene instruction.
• 1.3Seek additional information from patient by questioning and clarifying current home-care oral hygiene routines.
• 1.4Respond to questions and concerns by selecting relevant take home information for patient that is specific to the individual needs.

2 Provide information and instruction on oral hygiene self-care techniques and appropriate aids.

• 2.1Select oral hygiene aids with suitable features to address individual patient needs including, age, current condition and intended outcomes.
• 2.2Explain the advantages of selected oral hygiene aids in terms of achieving and maintaining effective oral hygiene practices.
• 2.3Discuss the relationship of poor oral health practices with increased risk of oral disease.
• 2.4Instruct patient in appropriate tooth brushing techniques and the use of any additional oral hygiene aids.
• 2.5Provide feedback to patient on the demonstration of oral hygiene instruction skills.
• 2.6Reinforce to patient the importance of regular oral health checks with a practitioner.

3 Provide additional information and instruction to patients with specific oral health needs.

• 3.1Provide instructions and demonstrate the care of fixed or removable prosthodontic dental appliances.
• 3.2Provide instruction for patients with periodontal conditions.
• 3.3Provide instruction for patients with special needs.
• 3.4Provide instruction and demonstrate the care of fixed or removable orthodontic dental appliances.
• 3.5Encourage and support patients with dental appliances to follow effective self-care techniques for the specific appliances.

4 Select appropriate and evidenced based oral hygiene products to support oral hygiene instruction.

• 4.1Compare fluoride concentrations in different products and select a product that is appropriate for the patient age and caries risk, as identified by the practitioner.
• 4.2Demonstrate dispensing of the correct amount of toothpaste onto a toothbrush.
• 4.3Select and discuss a range of dental chemotherapeutic products that address specific conditions including hypersensitivity and gingival inflammation.
• 4.4Seek clarification from practitioner regarding chemotherapeutic product options when required.

What does an assessment tool for HLTDEN028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTDEN028 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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