Library Assignment/Special Needs Assignment
Grading Criteria
Paper:
Possible Earned
Introduction (5) & Conclusion (5): Why should 10 _____ the RDH be of aware of special needs? Why is this necessary?
Explains special need(s) and causes 4 _____
Provide some statistics on special need occurrence 3 _____ and populations where the special needs is most common
Explain common treatments and medications 3 _____ for the special need
Explains common oral manifestations and increased 4 _____ oral risks of special need(s)
Explains treatment recommendations including:
Contraindications for treatment 2 _____
Patient and caregiver education and oral 4 _____ hygiene modifications
Changes in dental hygiene treatment or 4 _____ alternative treatments
Specific appointment planning 3 _____ (ex: times & lengths)
Recommended hygiene recall intervals 2 _____
Spelling, grammar, sentence structure & proper terminology 4 _____
Follows directions for paper setup and structure 2 _____
Proper APA format (setup, in-text citations & references) 3 _____
Presentation:
Provides information on the following:
Brief explanation of special need(s) 2 _____
Oral manifestations: What should RDH know? 2 _____
Contraindications for dental hygiene treatment 2 _____
Modifications for treatment 2 _____
Patient education and oral hygiene instructions 2 _____
Appointment planning 2 _____
Recommended recall 2 _____
Maintains 10 minute time allotment 2 _____
Professional appearance 2 _____
Speaks loud & clearly, proper pronunciation & 2 _____ professional terminology
Knowledge of subject matter, no reliance on note cards 2 _____ & ability to answer questions
Total: _____/70