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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract
School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2025-09-01
Module Leader:
Michelle Williams
Version Number
2025.01
Learning Methods
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Work Based Learning
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Professional Body Requirements
General Dental Council
Synopsis
This module will enable you to put into practice the theory developed in the Theory of Dental Hygiene module. You’ll develop the clinical skills of a dental hygienist using phantom head simulation, before moving on to practising non-invasive treatments on your peers. You’ll gain some initial patient contact either out … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
Students are expected to undertake some independent study through structured activities on a weekly basis to supplement and develop their learning, however this is a clinical module and content is heavy on the practical aspects. This includes a wide range of online resources accessed through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
To include:
Safe working in the clinical setting, including effective infection prevention and controlMaintenance and care for clinical equipmentPractical application of law and ethics to include professionalism, gaining consent and maintaining confidentiality Conduct an intra- and extra-oral examination, including history-taking, indices and completing contemporaneous clinical records Undertake non-surgical management of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to demonstrate safe working in a clinical setting to include infection prevention.
2.
be able to gain patient consent prior to treatment utilising communication and taking in to consideration special education needs religious and cultural beliefs.
3.
be able to demonstrate effective prevention, management and treatment within the scope of a dental hygienist.
4.
be able to explain underpinning theory behind an initial patient assessment, to include history-taking, intra- and extra-oral examinations and how to complete contemporaneous records.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment
Assessment 2: Practical skills assessment
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment - Lab
Assessment 2: Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment Criteria
The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.
All elements of assessment must be passed to gain credit for this module.