Training activity: 9

Details

Observe the clinical and technical stages for a patient requiring an obturator and reflect on the process

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Reflect on the process, considering:
  • The members of the dental/maxillofacial multidisciplinary team
  • The role of the Consultant in Restorative Dentistry/Consultant Prosthodontist
  • Material choices and retention of the device
  • Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
  • Essential information/records required
  • Dental health following head and neck cancer treatment
  • Long term planning for oral prosthetic rehabilitation
  • The application of the principles of patient centered care
  • The communication requirements of patients with oral defects

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology with other specialties.