| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| Laboratory Fee: | None. |
| Prerequisites: |
DES1000 Dental Anatomy |
| Corequisites: |
DEH1002L Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic |
| Comments: | |
| Catalog Description: | A series of lectures designed to introduce hygiene students to basic
principles and skills required in providing comprehensive preventive
dental health services for patients. Topics include instrument
design and adaptations, gingival characteristics, oral inspection,
treatment planning, preventive services and comprehensive medical
history analysis.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
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| Supplemental Materials: | --> |
| Special Requirements: | None |
| Program Learning Outcomes: |
1. Dental hygiene students will perform appropriate comprehensive dental hygiene services for a periodontally involved patient. 2. Dental hygiene students will implement community service activities 3. Dental hygiene students will build the foundations for lifelong learning. 4. Dental hygiene students will evaluate scientific research. |
| Course Learning Outcomes: |
1. Define the following terms used in dentistry: gingiva,
mucosa, periodontium, deciduous dentition, permanent dentition,
mandibular, maxillary, mesial, distal, lingual, buccal, facial,
occlusal, labial, interdental papilla, interproximal, caries, edema,
exudate, eruption, halitosis, quadrant, sextant, trauma, furcations,
sulcus, universal precautions.
2. Define the following terminology of teeth: clinical crown,
clinical root, anatomical crown.
3. Define the following parts of the teeth and their
supporting structures: enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp periodontal
ligament, alveolar process.
4. Describe the different types of oral mucosa.
5. Summarize the different tissue structures which surround
and support the tooth.
6. Define the different components of the gingiva,
periodontium and the oral mucosa.
7. Analyze the formation process, the different types and the
significance of acquired pellicle.
8. Explain the classification, clinical characteristics,
formation, composition and significance of bacterial plaque.
9. Define materia alba and food debris.
10. Summarize the significance of bacterial plaque in the
relationship of dental caries and periodontal disease.
11. Compare the classification, distribution and clinical
characteristics of supragingival to subgingival calculus.
12. Discuss calculus formation and its’ significance related to
pocket formation.
13. Define the classification of stain by location and source.
14. Summarize the following extrinsic stains by clinical
appearance, distribution, and manner of formation: yellow, green,
black line, tobacco, orange, red and metallic.
15. Summarize the following intrinsic stains by clinical
appearance, distribution and manner of formation: pulpless teeth,
tetracycline, restorative materials, endodontic therapy, and
imperfect tooth development.
16. Identify the principles of instrumentation. Identify the
following instruments according to classification characteristics,
design name, design number, purpose of usage, location of use, and
number of cutting edges: explorer and mirror, file, periodontal
probe, hoe, universal curet, chisel, area-specific curet, sickle.
17. Define the following terms related to instruments: cutting
edge, working end, blade, shank, handle.
18. Compare the differences between curets and scalers.
19. Compare the differences between universal curets and area-
specific curets.
20. State the basic principles and science of disease
transmission and common infectious diseases of humans, infection
control in the dental workplace and safety as it applies to
biohazards in the dental workplace.
21. Identify the names of state and federal regulatory and
advisory agencies that concern infection control practices and the
management of biohazardous materials.
22. Understand OSHA’s training in the dental clinicians work
with bloodborne pathogens.
23. Understand the concepts of patient reception and ergonomic
practices for the dental hygienist.
24. Know the acceptable characteristics of the dental hygiene
stool and patient chair.
25. Define the four parts of the periodontium.
26. Discuss the normal characteristics of the gingiva.
27. Define oral mucosa and list its’ categories.
28. Know the differences in anatomical crown/root and clinical
crown/root.
29. Define clinically “normal” and “abnormal” tissues.
30. Describe the proper methods used in dentistry to prevent
disease transmission.
31. Discuss how to interpret significant medical and dental
history information.
32. Explain how vital signs are taken, recorded and interpreted.
33. Discuss fluoride therapies, techniques, recommendations,
and toxicity.
34. Understand Caries Risk Assessment and how it is utilized in
clinical patient care.
35. Understand the history of the dental hygiene profession.
36. Describe HIV and recent trends in the disease.
37. Research and report innovations in dental hygiene clinical
practice.
38. Explain evidence-based dental hygiene practice and
identify skills needed to practice evidence-based dental hygiene
care.
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| Methods of Evaluation: | GRADE DETERMINATION:
Students are expected to keep track of their grades and can use the
chart on the next page for record keeping. The lecture grade will
be determined by totaling all points earned and dividing by the
total points possible, to arrive at a percentage for the following
components: (Note: These points are an approximation and may be
subject to change.
Assessment POINTS EARNED POINTS POSSIBLE
EXAM #1
Introduction to Dental Hygiene
Infection Control
30
EXAM #2
Principles of Instrumentation
Mirror and Explorer
Introduction to Periodontium
25
EXAM #3 (Midterm)
Periodontium Part II
Soft and Hard Deposits
Periodontal Probe, Curets
Drug Reference
25
EXAM #4
Medical History, Vital Signs
Oral Inspection, Sickle scaler, Caries Risk Assessment
25
Final EXAM (Comprehensive Final) +
Introduction to Plaque Indices
Handpieces and Polishing Stains
and Discolorations
Fluorides
Dental Examination/Charting
50
Drug Reference Assignment 5 points
Evidence Based Assignment 10 points
UNANNOUNCED QUIZZES-10 points each, Additional Homework Assignments
(points to be determined.
(At Discretion of Instructor) 50 points
(subject to change)
TOTALS
Approx. 220
UNANNOUNCED QUIZZES 75
(At Discretion of Instructor)
TOTALS
250
The final percentage will be converted to a grade according to the
following scale:
95 – 100% = A Successful completion of
75 – 79% = C DEH1002 requires a 75% or higher for
90 - 94% = B+ progression to the next semester.
70 – 74% = D+
85 - 89% = B
65 – 69% = D
80 - 84% = C+
64% = F
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence. |
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor. |
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