Concorde Career College
Dental Hygiene Education Program
Course Syllabus
Course:
Total Semester Units:
Total Hours:
Instructor:
DH :105 Dental Anatomy Term III
4 credit hours, 6 hours of lecture
60
Miriam DeLaRoi, RDHAP, MDH; MDelaroi@concorde.edu
Office Hours: on classroom breaks and by appointment
Appointment Hours: Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Description of the Course: This course addresses the basic facts of tooth morphology and head & neck
anatomy. Introduction to dental terminology. Course content includes histology of enamel, dentin, pulp,
periodontal membrane, alveolar bone, oral mucosa, epithelial attachment and salivary glands.
Textbooks:
Scheid, Rickne C.; Weiss, Gabriela. Woelfel’s Dental Anatomy 8th Ed. Philadelphia: Walters Kluwer /
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
Class Schedule:
Fehrenbach, Margaret J.; Herring, Susan, W. Anatomy of the Head and Neck 4th Ed. St. Louis: Saunders
Elsevier, 2011.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of terms I and II for the Dental Hygiene Program.
Websites:
 http://jdh.adha.org/content/by/year
 http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/quickguides/nlm
 http://galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss22358
 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html
 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43131
 http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/teeth/toothanatomy.shtml
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define and identify the basic parts of the tooth
2. Identify, list, and define each tooth tissue
3. Discuss supporting structures for the tooth
4. Name lobes and tooth surfaces
5. Discuss development & eruption
6. Discuss occlusion
7. Define and illustrate proximal contacts and contour of teeth
8. Identify and describe the characteristics of teeth including root structure, and pulp anatomy
9. Identify and discuss the structure and tissues of the teeth
10. Identify and define key terms related to dentition
11. Identify teeth by their anatomical features
12. Locate and describe structures, features, and functions of head and neck anatomy
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WEEKLY OUTLINE OF CURRICULUM
WEEK
Lecture 1
07-01-14
Lecture 2
07-03-14
Lecture 3
07-08-14
Lecture 5
07-15-14
UNIT OF INSTRUCTION OR TOPIC
Basic Terminology for Understanding Tooth Morphology
Draw Tooth Anatomy Cross-section
Morphology of the Permanent Incisors
Draw Permanent Incisor
Morphology of the Permanent Canines
Draw Permanent Canine
Quiz 1
Draw Permanent Premolar
Morphology of the Permanent Premolars
Morphology of Permanent Molars
Draw Permanent Molar
Lecture 6
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Primary & Mixed Dentition
Draw Primary Tooth
Woelfel’s Ch. 5
Permanent Premolar Drawing DUE
Woelfel’s Ch. 6
Permanent Molar Drawing DUE
Lecture 7
07-22-14
Quiz 2
Periodontal Anatomy/ Dental Anomalies
Woelfel’s Ch. 7, 11
Primary Tooth Drawing DUE
Lecture 8
07-24-14
Functional Occlusion and Malocclusion / TMJ
Woelfel’s Ch. 9
Fehrenbach Ch. 5
Lecture 4
07-10-14
Lecture 9
07-29-14
Lecture 10
07-31-14
Lecture 11
08-05-14
Lecture 12
08-07-14
Lecture 13
08-12-14
Application of Root and Pulp Morphology
Treating Decayed, Broken and Missing Teeth
Review for Midterm
MIDTERM Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
Surface Anatomy
ASSIGNMENTS
Woelfel’s Ch.1
Woelfel’s Ch. 2
Cross-section Drawing DUE
Woelfel’s Ch. 3
Permanent Incisor Drawing DUE
Woelfel’s Ch. 4
Permanent Canine Drawing DUE
Woelfel’s Ch. 8, 10
Fehrenbach Ch. 1,2
Skeletal System Part 1
Fehrenbach Ch. 3
Skeletal System Part 2
Fehrenbach Ch. 3
Muscular System
Fehrenbach Ch. 4
Lecture 14
08-14-14
Quiz 3
Vascular System
Fehrenbach Ch. 6
Lecture 15
08-19-14
Nervous System
Fehrenbach Ch. 8
Lecture 16
08-22-14
Lymphatic System
Fehrenbach Ch. 10
Lecture 17
08-26-14
Lecture 18
08-28-14
Lecture 19
09-02-14
Lecture 20
09-04-14
Quiz 4
Fehrenbach Ch. 7
Glands
Fascia and Spaces
Fehrenbach Ch. 11, 12
Spread of Infection
Paper Due
Morphology Review
Head and Neck Review
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
PRACTICAL FINAL EXAM
*******Sequence of Unit of Instruction or Topic is Subject to Change as Needed*******
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INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of instruction, the student will be able to:
Basic Terminology for Understanding Tooth Morphology
1. Use Universal numbering system
2. Recognize Palmer and International systems
3. Identify and describe tissues of a tooth, location, mineral content, and function
4. Name each tooth surface for anterior and posterior teeth
5. Describe and identify common tooth bumps, ridges, depressions, and grooves
6. Describe and recognize the parts of a tooth and a root
Learning Exercise:
Sketch a tooth and adjacent gingiva in cross section and label the following: enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp
cavity, pulp chamber, dentinoenamel junction, cementoenamel junction, dentinocemental junction, periodontal
ligament space, alveolar bone, gingiva, gingival sulcus, anatomic crown and anatomic root.
Morphology of the Permanent Incisors
1. Describe the functions of incisors
2. List class traits and arch traits for incisors
3. From a selection of all teeth, select, separate, and identify the incisors by left or right and arch location
4. Describe traits useful for distinguishing the mandibular lateral incisor from the central incisor
5. Assign universal numbers to all incisors
Learning Activities:
Using the Tooth Drawing Form Provided by your instructor, draw the crown and root of a maxillary or mandibular
central incisor. Write down the basic differences of each incisor.
Morphology of the Permanent Canines
1. Describe the functions of canines
2. List class traits and arch traits for canines
3. From a selection of all teeth, select, separate, and identify the canines by left or right and arch location
4. Describe traits useful for distinguishing the mandibular canines from the maxillary canines
5. Assign universal numbers to all canines
6. List the canine traits that also apply to incisors
Learning Activities: Using the methods described above, draw a maxillary or mandibular canine.
Morphology of Premolars
1. Describe the functions of premolars
2. List class traits and arch traits for premolars
3. From a selection of all teeth, select, separate, and identify the premolars by left or right and arch location
4. Describe traits useful for distinguishing the mandibular premolars from the maxillary premolars
5. Assign universal numbers to all premolars
6. Differentiate between 1st and 2nd Premolars- Maxillary and Mandibular
7. Identify by relative size; shape
8. Identify the location of proximal contacts
9. Identify location of the buccal cusp form the buccal view /shape of buccal cusp
10. Identify ridges and roots
11. Identify contact areas and height of contour
Learning Activities: Using the methods described above, draw a maxillary or mandibular premolar.
Morphology of Permanent Molar
Morphology of Permanent Molars Review
1. Describe the functions of molars
2. List class traits and arch traits for molars
3. From a selection of all teeth, select, separate, and identify the molars by left or right and arch location
4. Describe traits useful for distinguishing the mandibular molars from the maxillary molars
5. Assign universal numbers to all molars
6. Describe and identify the buccal, lingual, mesial, distal and occlusal surfaces for all molars
7. Describe and identify the buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, and occlusal surfaces for all maxillary molars
8. Describe the 4 types of root canal configurations
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Describe the normal shape and location of the pulp chamber for each class of tooth
Identify the number of pulp horns normally found within each type of secondary tooth
Identify the number of canals most likely to be found within the roots of each type of secondary tooth
Describe the scope of responsibility for an endodontist and endodontic therapy
Describe the type traits that can be used to distinguish the permanent mandibular 1 st molar from the
mandibular 2nd molar
14. Describe the type traits that can be used to distinguish the permanent maxillary
15. Describe the type traits that can be used to distinguish the permanent maxillary first molar from the maxillary
second molar
Learning Activities: Using the methods described above, draw a maxillary or mandibular molar.
Primary and Mixed Dentition
1. Based on location in the normal, complete primary dentition, name all 20 teeth by dentition, arch, quadrant,
class, and type
2. Describe the important functions of the primary dentition and the problems that can occur from premature
loss
3. List time ranges for primary and secondary tooth eruption
4. List time ranges for crown and root formation for primary and secondary teeth
5. Give the order of eruption of primary and secondary teeth
6. Describe the dentition traits that differentiate primary from secondary teeth
7. Using the universal numbering system is able to identify all teeth present in a mixed dentition
8. Establish the dental age of a person by studying their mixed dentition
9. Describe the 3 phases of tooth eruption: pre eruption, pre functional, and functional
Learning Activities: Using the methods described above, draw a maxillary or mandibular primary tooth.
Functional Occlusion and Malocclusion / TMJ
1. Define Angle’s Class I, II and III relationships
2. List and describe types of tooth and jaw malocclusions
3. List and describe signs and symptoms of malocclusion
4. Describe and recognize jaw relationships i.e. maximal intercuspal position, occlusal vertical dimension
5. Describe horizontal eccentric movements
6. Recognize tooth relationships during lateral movements
7. Describe mandibular movement – rotation and translation
8. Describe the relationship of teeth and adjacent oral structures during mastication
9. Define and provide examples of parafunctional movements
10. Describe mandibular dislocation and identify steps to alleviate the condition
11. Define and provide examples of parafunctional movements
12. Describe mandibular dislocation and identify steps to alleviate the condition
13. Describe mesial drift
14. Review Occlusion versus malocclusion and Angles classification
15. Describe the effect of tooth movement on occlusion
16. Discuss physiologic tooth movement; orthodontic effect on the hard tissues of the periodontium
17. Locate and identify the specific anatomical landmarks of the temporomandibular joint on a skull and patient
18. Discuss the disorders of the temporomandibular joint
Periodontal Anatomy
1. Define basic periodontal terms
2. Identify healthy periodontium, including: alveolar bone, tooth and root surface, PDL, and gingival
3. Describe gingivitis, periodontitis, gingival recession
4. Differentiate between healthy and diseases periodontium
5. Classify disease conditions based on tooth mobility probing depths, attachment loss, bleeding, and bone loss
MIDTERM
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Operative Dentistry
1. Define operative dentistry, caries, plaque, restorative dentistry
2. Classify dental caries
3. Define and identify root caries
4. Describe each G.V. Black class of dental caries clinically and radiographically
5. List and describe cavity preparation
6. For each class of caries, define terms used to describe cavity walls, cavo surfaces, line angles, and point angles
7. Describe the 4 types of root canal configurations
8. Describe the normal shape and location of the pulp chamber for each class of tooth
9. Identify the number of pulp horns normally found within each type of secondary tooth
10. Identify the number of canals most likely to be found within the roots of each type of secondary tooth
11. Describe the scope of responsibility for an endodontist.
12. Describe endodontic therapy
Dental Anomalies
1. Identify variations from the normal
2. Identify anomalies in crown morphology; give a possible cause
3. Identify anomalies in root morphology; give a possible cause
4. Identify anomalies in alignment of teeth
Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy / Surface Anatomy
1. Define and pronounce key words and anatomic terms helpful to the examination
2. Identify and describe the parts, structures, and functions of surface anatomy
3. Define and pronounce key words and anatomic terms helpful to the examination
4. Discuss the anatomical considerations for patient examination and dental radiology of the head and neck
region
5. Locate and identify the regions and associated surface landmarks of the head and neck on a diagram and a
patient
Skeletal System
1. Locate, describe and identify each bone seen on an intact human skull and a diagram
2. Examine, identify, and describe all normal structures found in an extraoral and intraoral exam
3. Describe in detail the various parts and landmarks of the maxilla and mandible
4. Name the bones of the neurocranium and the viscerocranium
5. Describe the anatomy and function of the nose, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
6. Locate and identify the anatomical structures used to determine the local anesthetic needle’s penetration site
for each type of injection on a skull and a patient.
7. Describe the location of the temporomandibular joint
8. Describe the movements of the temporomandibular joint
Activities:
Demonstrate with a human skull those “landmarks” learned through lecture.
Identify landmarks; Skull – Pano.
Locate and describe the cranial nerves in there associated openings including the three branches of the trigeminal
nerve on a skull and indicate whether the nerve is sensory or motor.
Muscular System
1. Describe and locate the articulating parts of the TMJ; describe and locate the attachments of the ligaments of
the TMJ
2. Identify the 4 pairs of major muscles of mastication; identify the origin, insertion, action, and nerve and blood
supply of the muscles of mastication
3. Trace the blood supply from the heart to all areas of the oral cavity, including the teeth
4. Locate and identify the muscles of the head and neck and their origins and insertions on a diagram and a skull
5. State the three types of muscles, their functions, and locations
6. Categorize the muscles according to their roles in elevation, depression, protrusion, retrusion, and lateral
excursion
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Describe the functions of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles and their roles in referred pain to
various areas, including the temporomandibular joint
Name the various groupings or locations of the muscles of facial expression and their nerve supply
Name all the muscles surrounding the mouth, and their origins, insertions, and actions
Discuss the role of the buccinator muscle in mastication
Define and pronounce key words and anatomic terms
Discuss the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue
Discuss the processes of mastication, speech, and swallowing in regard to anatomical considerations
Identify and trace the blood from the time it returns from the body to the heart, out, and back until it returns
again from the overall body
Trace the venous drainage from the teeth and oral cavity back to the heart
Describe the origins, insertions, actions, and nerve supplies of the muscles of the tongue, soft palate and
pharynx
Describe the interrelationship of all of these muscles in chewing, swallowing, and speech
Activities:
Demonstrate with a human skull those “landmarks” learned through lecture.
Palpate muscles of mastication: Locate, then palpate and describe: muscles of mastication, lymph nodes, and
major salivary glands.
Vascular System
1. Define and pronounce key words and anatomic terms
2. Identify and trace (on diagram and skull) the routes of the blood vessels of the head and neck
3. Discuss the types of vascular lesion that can occur
4. Integrate the knowledge about the head and neck blood supply into clinical dental practice
Nervous System
1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms
2. Components of nervous system and actions of nerves
3. Discuss in general the major divisions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
4. Functions of cranial nerves
5. Trace routes of the cranial nerves on diagrams
6. Trace the routes of the nerves to the oral cavity and associated structures of the head & neck
7. Describe the tissues innervated by each of the nerves of the head & neck
8. Nerve lesions associated with the head & neck
Glandular / Lymphatic
1. Define and pronounce key words and anatomic terms
2. Locate, discuss and identify all the major groups of the lymphatic system and lymph nodes of the head and neck
on a diagram and extraorally on a patient Locate and identify all the tonsillar tissues of the head and neck on a
diagram and intraorally on a patient
3. Identify the patterns of lymph drainage for each head and neck tissue or region and trace the drainage to teeth
Fascia & Spaces / Spread of Infection
1. Discuss the spread of cancer in the head and neck region and its relationship to lymph nodes
2. Locate and identify the fasciae and major spaces of the head and neck on a diagram
3. Discuss the communication between the major spaces of the head and neck
4. Discuss the spread of infection to the sinuses, by the blood system, lymphatics, and spaces to other areas in the
head and neck region and state how to prevent the spread of infection during dental care
5. Define the terms Primary nodes, Secondary nodes, Tertiary nodes involvement as they relate to lymph drainage
6. Name the primary lymph drainage of all the teeth
7. Describe briefly how fascial space infection may spread from oral cavity to the thorax
8. Define Ludwig’s angina
9. Describe the various tonsils, their location and function
10. Based on location in the normal, complete primary dentition, name all 20 teeth by dentition, arch, quadrant,
class, and type
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11. Based on location in the normal, complete permanent dentition, name all 32 teeth by dentition, arch, quadrant,
class and type
12. Describe the location of the major salivary glands and the lymph nodes that drain the face and neck, and
palpate these areas
13. Describe the function of the lymphatic system
14. Demonstrate and explain the anatomic relationship of the maxillary sinus and the maxillary teeth and the
correlation to sinus infections
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
The following learning activities will be used:
1. Class discussion, participation, and sharing
2. In class group critical thinking activities
3. Hands on lab exercises
4. Drawing and sketching exercises
5. Homework
TEACHING METHODS:
The following teaching methods will be used:
1. Lecture and discussion
2. Class discussion and participation
3. Lab sessions and tooth identification exercises
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
The following methods of assessment and evaluation will be used:
1. Examinations which may include slides, short answer, matching, true and false, fill in the blanks, multiple
choice and short essay. Written exams are listed on the class schedule. The written final is comprehensive.
2. Class projects
3. Practical Exams which include clinical demonstration of instructor selected competencies
It is required that the student, upon completion of this course will demonstrate and describe the principles of
Dental Anatomy with a score of 75% or better. This will include written exams, quizzes, class work, projects, and
presentations. It will also include demonstration of acceptable levels of safety and competency when working
with patients and classmates. It will be necessary for the student to demonstrate skills in cooperation, critical
thinking, and effective problem solving. The overall course grade will be determined by combined test scores,
projects, class work, and presentations. In addition, the student will be evaluated on her/his ability to demonstrate
ethical, attitudinal and behavioral attributes necessary to perform the duties of a dental hygienist.
Some examples are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Willingness to accept suggestions for improvement
Good personal grooming and hygiene
Maintaining a neat and clean work area
Ability to work alone and in a group setting
Honesty in ALL interactions
Using sound judgments in all situations
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D*
F*
Percentage
Description
90-100%
Exceptionally Competent
80-89%
Highly Competent
75-79%
Fully Competent
70-74%
Partially Competent
69% or less
Not Competent
*Must be repeated for credit
To pass this course, the student must maintain a minimum overall average of 75% and professional behavior
must be satisfactory.
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Assignment
Tests
Homework Assignments
Paper
Midterm
Final Part 1 Comprehensive Practical Exam
Final Part 2 Comprehensive Written Exam
Total Possible
Percentage (%)
20
12
13
20
20
15
100%
Assignments:
Each assignment must be submitted on or before the stated due date. Late work is not accepted and missed
assignments will be recorded in the grade book as a zero.
A. Tests – 20% (Total of 4)
There four tests based on the information presented during lectures.
B. Homework Assignments – 25% (total of 6)
There are six drawing homework assignments required which are listed specifically on the syllabus
outline. See page 172 of Woelfel’s Dental Anatomy for eruption times for permanent (secondary)
dentition.
Category
3 points
2 points
0 point
Neatness
Drawing is neatly illustrated,
easy to visualize
Drawing could be more
clearly illustrated
Drawing is sloppy,
paper is crumpled or
messy
Anatomically
Correct
Tooth is anatomically
correct, length and
characteristics are
proportionate and complete
Tooth is lacking in
proportion, lacking at
least one important
characteristic
Tooth is lacking many
morphological
characteristics, very
disproportionately
drawn
Labeling
Correct & complete labeling
of all morphological
characteristics, tooth # &
name. Mesial or distal, facial
or lingual view labeled
Correct labeling of many
characteristics, although
1-2 important
characteristics may be
unlabeled
Inadequate labeling of
morphological
characteristics, tooth
#, name, or view is not
labeled
Total _______/9
C. Paper-Trigeminal Nerve damage-13% (*Minimum of 75% to pass)
Students are required to write a paper on the topic of trigeminal nerve damage. The content of the paper should
include a section describing the function of the trigeminal nerves (V₁, V₂, V₃), potential nerve damage and related
side effects. The written report should be 3 pages, double spaced, 12pt. font, Times New Roman, 1”margins. A
cover sheet must be attached which lists the assignment title, the student’s name, the course title, and the date.
At least 3 references are required, with at least 1 reference originating from a peer-reviewed journal (the
references is not included in your page count).
Cover Page: (Name, Class Title, Date, Paper Title)
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References: (does not count toward required pages)
 Use National Library of Medicine (NLM) format. For details:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html
 References are numbered in the order they appear in your report, not alphabetically.
 Example within the body of the paper: Dental caries has decreased significantly in the past 30
years.1 Notice that there are no spaces between punctuation and the numbered reference
 Example for references page:
1. Skaar DS, O’Connor H, Luepker, MD. Dental procedures and risk of experiencing a second
vascular event in a Medicare population. JADA. 2012;143(11):1190-1198.
D.
Midterm – 20%
There will be one midterm based on the information presented during lectures. Topics to be included on
the midterm are noted on the lecture schedule.
E. Final –35% (Comprehensive Practical 20% and Comprehensive Written Exam 15%)
There will be a two section comprehensive final based on the information presented during lectures. Part
one is a timed practical exam requiring the identification of selected teeth and anatomy questions worth
20%. Part two is a comprehensive written examination worth 15%. The two test scores will be combined
for a total of 35%.
Program Core Competencies Completed Within This Course:
I.
II.
III.
Professional Growth and Development: NA
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: 6
Patient Care: 8
POLICIES:
Professional Development
Dental hygienists are professionals and must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all
times. Arriving on time (both at the beginning of class and after breaks), being prepared for class, listening in class
and respectively honoring the teacher and/or a classmates when they are speaking, dressing appropriately by
following the uniform requirement, and keeping food and drink out of the classroom are all examples of
professional conduct. Please refer to the clinic manual for further examples of professional and unprofessional
conduct/behavior.
Scholastic Honesty
It is assumed that all students are enrolled in class to learn; therefore, cheating is not an acceptable practice.
Dishonesty of any type in a course, including cheating on examinations or plagiarizing materials, can result in a
grade of “F” and may be cause for suspension and/or termination. Plagiarism includes passing off or attempting to
pass off the ideas or writing of another person as one’s own.
Students are not allowed to copy another student’s work. Collaboration on assignments is prohibited unless
explicitly permitted by the instructor. When collaboration is permitted, students must acknowledge all
collaboration and its extent in all submitted work.
Students are prohibited from operating any type of audio or video recording device in a classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting without prior expressed permission from the Campus President or Academic Dean. Prohibited items
include, but are not limited to; video cameras, telephones with audio or video recording capability, computers,
electronic tablets, or watches with audio or video recording capability. This is not an all-inclusive list. Violations of
this policy may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from school.
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Attendance Policy
Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is expected of all students and is a key to successful
program completion. When a student enrolls, he or she accepts the responsibility of attending all classes and
completing all class work assigned by the instructor. Beginning with the first class period, instructors will report
absences at each class meeting and this information is entered in the student’s permanent record.
Students may not miss in excess of 10% of scheduled class hours per Term. If, at the end of a Term, a student has
missed in excess of 10% of scheduled class hours, he or she will be placed on attendance probation beginning with
the next Term. Clinical hours missed count toward the 10%. During any Term, three clinical absences are the
maximum number allowed. Should the student exceed three clinical absences in any Term, he or she may be
subject to withdrawal from the program. Students need to notify the clinic and/or instructor in advance by phone
or email and carbon copy (CC) the Program Director if they are going to be absent from the clinic or classroom.
While on attendance probation, students may not miss in excess of 10% of the scheduled class hours in the Term.
Any student on probation who misses in excess of 10% of scheduled class hours has violated the Terms of
probation and will be withdrawn from the program immediately upon determination of the violation, but no later
than the end of that Term. A dental hygiene student may only be on attendance probation one time during the
entire program. Should the student be absent in excess of 10% of scheduled class hours in any future Term, the
student will be withdrawn from the program. Any student who is absent for more than 10% of the scheduled class
hours, in the final Term of the Dental Hygiene program, will be withdrawn from the program. Should that student
apply for readmission and be accepted, he or she will be required to repeat all final Term course work. If the
student on attendance probation does not exceed the 10% absence during the Term, he or she will be removed
from probation at the end of the Term. Any student terminated for violating the attendance policy may apply for
readmission once he or she has met the conditions of the readmission policy. All clinical objectives must be
satisfied before a final grade may be given for a course. Each student is directly responsible to the individual
instructor and/or Program Director and the Academic Dean for absences. Any student who misses 10 consecutive
scheduled class days and does not return on the 11th day will be withdrawn, regardless of his or her attendance
status.
If a student must be absent for reasons of sickness or family emergencies, notifying the instructor in advance by
phone or email and CC the program director is required. The student may be required to complete a missed
assignment, which will be determined by the instructor. Absences without instructor or clinic notification will be
subject to a write-up for the student. Quizzes may not be made up – see the policy for Missed Quizzes and
Examinations/Tests.
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If a student is scheduled for a board examination in the last Term, then the day they are absent for that
examination will not be included in the percentage missed calculation, if the examination is approved by
the program director, but arrangements must be made according to the syllabus policy for any missed
assignments/tests and the student must provide proof that the examination was taken on that day.
Each uninformed absence or tardy will be recorded as a reduction in points for the professionalism grade
outlined in the professionalism portion of the syllabus, and will count toward your percentage of missed
class hours.
A student will be required to attend mandatory tutoring if he or she misses more than 20% of the DH227
Board Review class in Term 7, and this tutoring may postpone graduation.
Missed Quizzes and Examinations/Tests
If a quiz is missed, it cannot be made up and you will receive a zero (0) for that quiz grade.
If an examination/test including mid-term or final is missed, it can be made up only if the instructor is advised in
advance of the class and must be made up within five (5) days from the first day the student returns to class to
take a missed examination/test.
The student must initiate the request to reschedule on the first day of return. It is the student’s responsibility to
schedule time outside of regularly scheduled class hours with the instructor to take a missed examination/test.
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Please Note: If an examination/test is not rescheduled on the day of return or if you are absent on the
rescheduled time, you will receive a zero (0). The format for a missed examination/test may be different from that
used for the class examination/test.
Examination/Test Taking
On examination/test days, quizzes, midterms and finals, students will be seated in assigned seats. All backpacks,
purses, and any other belongings will be placed in the front of the classroom until after the examination. Students
must be in their seats at the time the instructor distributes the first quiz paper in order to take the quiz.
Mandatory Tutoring
Tutoring can be arranged for any student who demonstrates academic need or requests additional help. If a test
score below 75% is received on the Midterm, mandatory tutoring will be scheduled and must be completed within
the following week.
Course Completion
Dental Hygiene students must earn a “C” (75%) or better in each course in the program and maintain a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for all course work attempted.
To satisfactorily complete a course with a clinical component, the student must earn a “C” (75%) or better in both
the didactic and clinical components of the course independently in order to successfully complete the course and
move forward in the program.
Should terminated students choose to reapply, they must meet the current catalog readmission requirements for
the program.
Office Hours
Instructors will be available to meet with students by appointment. In respect to all instructors and curriculum
confidentiality, students are not allowed in the faculty office.
Front Office
As in most dental offices, the front office is a very important part of the clinic. For this reason, no more than two
(2) students are allowed in the front office area at a time. Although the clinic phone number may be given to
family members in case of an emergency, personal calls may not be made from the clinic phone. Patients may be
confirmed from the front office phone.
Grades of Incomplete
The policy for a grade of incomplete is found in the college catalog.
Cell Phone Use
Students may not use cell phones in the hallways or classrooms. Cell phones should be used in the student lounge
or outside the building only.
Eating and Smoking
Students are welcome to pause, relax, and eat and drink in the student lounge. Smoking is not allowed in the
building. If students wish to smoke, they may do so outside the building in designated areas. Smoking is strictly
prohibited in all areas of the school, including all hallways, restroom facilities, and the reception area. No food or
beverages are allowed in laboratories. No food or beverages are allowed in classroom except bottled water with a
top.
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Grading: Trigeminal Nerve Damage/ Paper
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Score: ___/24 *Minimum acceptable score 75%
CATEGORY
3 points
2 points
1 point
0 points
The ideas are
arranged logically to
support the purpose.
Ideas are clearly
linked and flow
smoothly from one
section to another;
the reader can follow
the line of reasoning.
Sentences are wellphrased and varied in
length and structure.
They flow smoothly
from one to another.
The ideas are
arranged logically to
support the purpose.
Ideas are usually
clearly linked to each
other. For the most
part, the reader can
follow the line of
reasoning.
Sentences are wellphrased and varied in
length and structure.
There is an awkwardly
stated sentence.
In general, the writing
is arranged logically,
although occasionally
ideas fail to make
sense or seem
unrelated. The reader
is fairly clear about
what writer intends.
The writing is not
logically organized.
Frequently, ideas fail
to make sense
together. The reader
cannot identify a line
of reasoning.
Two to three
sentences are
awkwardly
constructed.
Errors in sentence
structure are
frequent.
Content
___/3
Shows a full
understanding of the
topic. Paper includes
the following sections:
Functions of the
trigeminal nerve (V1,
V2, V3), trigeminal
nerve damage (cause,
description of damage
and related side
effects)
Shows a good
understanding of the
topic. Paper includes
the following sections:
Functions of the
trigeminal nerve (V1,
V2, V3), trigeminal
nerve damage (cause,
description of damage
and related side
effects)
Does not seem to
understand the topic
very well. Content is
missing sections.
Format
___/3
Outline is correctly
formatted: 1 page,
12pt. font, double
spaced, 1” margins,
paragraphs. Cover
sheet is included and
has names of group
members, date,
course title, and topic
listed.
Word Choice
___/3
Word choice is
consistently precise
and accurate.
Outline is incorrectly
formatted and missing
1-2 of the following: 1
page, 12pt. font,
double spaced, 1”
margins. Cover sheet
is included and has
names of group
members, date,
course title, and topic
listed.
Word choice is
generally good.
Shows a good
understanding of
parts of the topic.
Paper includes the
following sections:
Functions of the
trigeminal nerve (V1,
V2, V3), trigeminal
nerve damage (cause,
description of damage
and related side
effects)
Outline is incorrectly
formatted and missing
3-4 of the following: 1
page, 12pt. font,
double spaced, 1”
margins. Cover sheet
is included and has
names of group
members, date,
course title, and topic
listed.
Word choice is
adequate.
Mechanics
___/3
The writing is free or
almost free of errors;
typos or grammatical
errors (spelling,
punctuation, italics,
capitalization, etc.).
The writing has many
errors; 5-6 typos or
grammatical errors.
There are so many
errors that meaning is
obscured.
Paper
Organization
___/3
Sentence Structure
___/3
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There are occasional
errors, but they don’t
represent a major
distraction or obscure
meaning; 1-4 typos or
grammatical errors.
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Outline is incorrectly
formatted or is
completely omitted.
Cover sheet lacks
necessary elements or
is completely omitted.
Many words are used
incorrectly.
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Length
___/3
The paper is 3 pages.
N/A
The paper is 2 pages.
The paper is less than
1 page or more than 5
pages.
References
___/3
NLM format adhered
to perfectly. At least 3
references listed with
at least 1 from a peerreviewed journal.
N/A
N/A
3 or more NLM
formatting errors, less
than 3 references
listed and/or none
from a peer-reviewed
journal.
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