Assignment #2: Over the Counter Oral Health Product Evaluation
The students will establish small groups (3-4 people per group).
Each group will be assigned one of the following over the counter product topic:
- Products for dentinal hypersensitivity
- Motorized toothbrushes
- Manual toothbrushes
- Dentifrices for caries protection
- Dentifrices for reduction of gingivitis
- Floss
- Alternative interdental cleaning products
- (tooth picks)
- Mouthwashes for caries protection
- Mouthwashes for reduction of gingivitis
- Whitening products
- Denture care products
- Denture adhesives
- Other: eg. Herbal toothpaste
Each group will visit a local pharmacy (look for a pharmacy that carries a wide variety of dental products) and identify the products available in their assigned category (compare 3-5 products)
For each product the group will compare the following:
- name of the product
- price
- active ingredient / or mechanism of action (if applicable)
- Canadian Dental Association seal of approval (yes/no)
Research each product utilizing credible sources and make conclusions as to which of the products you may or may not recommend to clients. Explain and justify the decisions regarding the recommendations.
Submit for marking:
- A report of the findings above
- Photocopy of the research articles (article from journal, textbook , website, etc.) supporting evidence to support recommending
- Reference page (APA format)
- Evaluation Rubric
The group will present their findings to the rest of the class in an oral / visual presentation.
Over the Counter Oral Health Product Evaluation Assignment
Evaluation Rubric
Students: ______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
| Criteria | Exemplary | Satisfactory | Weak | Poor |
| Product comparison | All required information is reported in the product comparison. | Most required information is reported in the product comparison. One area not expanded on. | Some required information is reported in the product comparison. Two areas not expanded on. | Product comparison is incomplete in more than two areas. |
| Score: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Supporting Evidence | All research is complete and accurate regarding products. All evidence used is strong and from credible sources. | Most research is complete and accurate regarding products. Evidence is from credible sources; however study designs are of lower quality. | Some research is complete and accurate regarding products. Some evidence is not from credible sources, or study designs are of low quality. | Research is incomplete and/or inaccurate. Limited or no use of credible sources. |
| Score: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Summary | All product recommendations are summarized accurately and based on supporting evidence/or lack of evidence. | Most product recommendations are summarized accurately and based on supporting evidence or lack of evidence. One area not explained well enough. | Some product recommendations are summarized accurately and based on supporting evidence or lack of evidence. Two areas not explained well enough. | Product recommendations are not summarized accurately or are not based on evidence or lack of evidence. |
| Score: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Oral /Visual Presentation | Information presented in a clear manner (tone of voice, eye contact), Visual Aids used are highly effective. | Most of the information is presented in a clear manner. Visual Aids used are effective. | Some of the information is presented in a clear manner. Visual aids used are not effective in a few areas. | Information is not presented in a clear manner. No visual aids were used. |
| Score: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Peer Assessment | Peer evaluation received full marks | Peer evaluation received one reduced mark | Peer evaluation received two reduced marks | Peer evaluation received three reduced mark |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Overall Feedback:
Total Score: _____/ 20 Professor’s Signature: ____________________
