Credit Hours: |
3 |
Contact Hours: |
6
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Laboratory Fee: |
$150
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Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Corequisites: |
DEH1802 Dental Hygiene II
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Comments: |
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Catalog Description: |
Clinical and laboratory instruction is presented and coordinated with
didactic instruction, with an emphasis on the comprehensive treatment
of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal diseases.
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Required Materials: |
Books:
- Michele Leonardi Darby, BSDH, MS and Margaret Walsh, RDH, MS, MA, EdD. Dental Theory & Practice, 3rd ed., Elsevier, 2010. ISBN: 9780781764520
- Michele Leonardi Darby, BSDH, MS and Margaret Walsh, RDH, MS, MA, EdD. Dental Theory & Practice, 3rd ed., Elsevier, 2010. ISBN: 9781416053576
- Jill S Nield-Gehrig RDH, MA. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 6th ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. ISBN: 978078176992
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Supplemental Materials: |
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Special Requirements: |
None
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Program Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, students will have received all
didactic information necessary for the performance of expanded
functions which are delegable in accordance with the Florida State
Dental Practice Act.
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Course Learning Outcomes: |
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Through assigned readings, handouts, demonstrations, laboratory and
clinical practice, the student will be able to:
1. Assess periodontal status of patients through recognition of
normal and pathologic periodontium as recorded on individual
dental/periodontal charts, and correlate the information to
radiographic findings.
2. Develop comphrehensive treatment plans for patients with various
classifications of gingival and/or periodontal disease.
3. Demonstrate advanced techniques in instrumentation utilizing
alternative grasps, fulcrums, calculus removal techniques,
ultrasonic scalers and air polishers.
4. Demonstrate asessment, scaling and root planing techniques, and
evaluation of furcations areas.
5. Demonstrate the application of chemotherapeutic agents utilized
in dental hygiene treatment.
6. Demonstrate the technique for the utilization of diagnostic
tests used in comprehensive dental hygiene assessment.
ATTENDANCE:
The attendance policy is addressed in the college catalog.
There are no excused absences from lectures or labs. Any missed
lecture will require a consultation with instructors. Withdrawal
from the course will result if three (3) lectures and/or labs are
missed. There are no provisions for make-up lecture, labs or
clinics.
DRESS CODE:
Proper attire for labs and clinics as addressed in the dental hygiene
clinic manual, will be required. Failure to do so will result in one
(1) point per infraction, deducted from competencies.
PROFESSIONALISM:
Professionalism is addressed in the Program and Clinic Manual.
Infractions will result in point deductions from competencies and /
or daily evaluation.
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Methods of Evaluation: |
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS POINTS POSSIBLE POINTS EARNED
Periodontal Charting 10
Treatment Planning 7
Advanced Techniques/Roots Planning 10
Mechanical Debridement 10
Air Polishing 10
Anesthetic Syringe 7
Patient Daily Evaluation
(6) points per appt day 48
Final Exam 10
Daily grade evaluations will be used on all clinic sessions. Students
who do not attend a session will receive a 0/6. Students who do not
seat patient will receive a maximum of 3/6.
1. Examinations will require a Scantron Sheet and a #2 lead pencil.
2. Exams cannot be scheduled early and there are no exceptions.
3. After the final examination, there will be no further
opportunities to raise the final grade earned.
112 total points possible - Must have a minimum of
84 points to receive a 75%
GRADING SCALE:
95 - 100 = A 90 - 94 = B+ 85 - 89 = B
80 - 84 = C+ 75 - 79 = C 70 - 74 = D+
65 - 69 = D 64 -- = F
A grade of 75% or higher is required for program continuation.
SPECIAL ATTENTION: Students requiring classroom accommodations or
modifications because of documented disability should discuss this
need with the instructor at beginning of the semester.
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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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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.
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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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Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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