HLTDEN018 — Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

1 Implement a prescribed oral health education program.

• 1.1Follow a prescribed oral health education program.
• 1.2Review patient’s current oral hygiene routines.
• 1.3Provide detailed information on the causes and prevention of oral diseases to patient or carer using language that can be easily understood.
• 1.4Provide an environment for patient or carer to ask questions and become involved in improving their oral health.
• 1.5Actively encourage patient or carer to follow an effective individual oral health program.
• 1.6Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health education program.

2 Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to patient or carer.

• 2.1Use a plaque index system to accurately record scores and interpret findings.
• 2.2Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques specific to patient needs.
• 2.3Provide information about the advantages of different oral hygiene techniques and involve patient or carer in the decision-making process.
• 2.4Assist patient or carer in implementing relevant oral hygiene techniques.
• 2.5Demonstrate how to use aids specific to patient needs to achieve and maintain effective oral hygiene.
• 2.6Evaluate patient or carer oral hygiene techniques and provide further instruction when appropriate.
• 2.7Provide information appropriately on the effectiveness and availability of fluoride as directed by the practitioner.

3 Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks.

• 3.1Involve patient or carer in a review of current dietary habits.
• 3.2Develop and give patient or carer appropriate information on acids and fermentable carbohydrates and confirm understanding.
• 3.3Actively encourage patient or carer to ask questions or express views.

4 Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results.

• 4.1Provide full details of procedure to patient or carer.
• 4.2Provide specific instructions to patient or carer before the appointment where a saliva diagnostic test is planned.
• 4.3Select and prepare appropriate materials for a saliva diagnostic test.
• 4.4Perform a resting or unstimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• 4.5Perform a stimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

5 Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual patient.

• 5.1Provide information as directed by the practitioner, on lifestyle change to assist with diminished salivary flow.
• 5.2Provide information on materials that can provide additional external protection to the teeth.
• 5.3Explain methods to increase salivary stimulation as directed by the practitioner.
• 5.4Assist patient or carers to implement prescribed oral hygiene programs in response to saliva quality and composition.

What does an assessment tool for HLTDEN018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTDEN018 needs to address all 73 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 43 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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