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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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. |
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 |
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. |
Student Email Accounts: | Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software. |
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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