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Truckee Meadows
Community College
School of Sciences
[DENTAL HYGIENE]
PROGRAM/UNIT REVIEW SELF STUDY
Dental Hygiene
INTRODUCTION
The dental hygiene program is a two-year associate degree program, which began in 2000 and celebrated its 10th year
in May 2010. The program accepts 12 students each fall semester. Currently, there are three full-time faculty and
eight part-time faculty. The program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental
Accreditation every seven years. In March 2008, the program received its current fully accredited status. Program
curriculum is rigorous and focuses on evidence-based content related to the practice of dental hygiene.
Mission Statement
Mission: The purpose of the dental hygiene program is to educate students who will influence the total health of the
community by positively impacting their oral health status.
Truckee Meadows Community College promotes student success, academic excellence and access to lifelong learning
by delivering high quality education and services to our diverse communities
The relationship between the two mission statements is that of education, which will influence positive change in the
community.
Degrees, Certificates, and/or Non-Credit Courses offered
Associate of Science Degree
Primary Goals and Objectives
 To provide the highest quality of instruction and educational experiences culminating in a license to practice
dental hygiene and the knowledge to provide preventive dental health services safely to the public,
 To prepare competent practitioners to provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total
health through the promotion of optimal oral health,
 To encourage a philosophical appreciation for the highest standard of care, ethical and moral conduct,
 To provide an environment for the development of professional values consistent with the philosophy that the
dental hygienist has an obligation for lifelong learning for self improvement, to maintain professional
competence, and community standing, and
 To encourage thought, action and respect appropriate for diverse populations
Factors Expected to Affect Future
1. Declining employment opportunities may affect interest in the career and application to the program
2. Lack of funding to add and improve technology, modeling that in dental practice, may affect the wellrounded knowledge of students in the application of such technology to patient care. This knowledge
base includes digital radiography and practice management software.
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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT
General Student Demographics
Demographics for dental hygiene students in the U.S. remains predominantly Caucasian and female. Generally,
reflecting the diversity of the communities surrounding the program does not occur and may be a result of high
admission criteria.
AGE
Entering Class
2006
23 and under
2007
4
24-29
2008
2009
2010
4
5
5
5
4
3
6
4
30-34
2
1
1
1
1
35-39
3
1
3
1
2
40 and over
2
1
2
Gender
Entering Class
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Female
11
11
14
12
12
Male
1
1
0
1
0
Ethnicity
Entering Class
2006
2007
Hispanic/Latino
Caucasian
African
American
11
2008
2009
1
1
10
10
2010
1
12
9
1
American Indian
1
Asian
2
1
1
Pacific Islander
Two or more
races
Student Status
Educational Status
There are 13 continuing students and 12 new students as of Fall 2010. The program is limited to 12 students per
year due to clinic space.
Fall
2010
2
1st year students
12
2nd year students
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Enrollment Status
Enrollment has remained fairly stable, with an average attrition rate of one student per class.
TOTAL number
of FT students
25
Student Recruitment Activities
Recruitment activities include career days at local middle or high schools and UNRs Upward Bound Program. Fulltime faculty participates annually, or as invited and many events take place during spring semester.
Career Day Participation: Dilworth Middle School, Sparks Middle School, Mendive Middle School, Galena High
School and UNR Upward Bound, Operation Health Care Bound.
Other recruitment activities include providing program brochures to McQueen, Reno, and Wooster High Schools.
High school students cannot articulate directly into the program. Generally, an interest for dental hygiene by high
school students does not occur until they experience college coursework and advisement. Articulation directly from
high school cannot occur due to science pre-requisites and a strong recommendation to complete as many general
education courses for the A.S. degree prior to program application. Prior college experience contributes to student
success once accepted into dental hygiene.
Underserved Student Populations
Recruiting students from underserved populations is more challenging, yet recruitment efforts are similar for all
ethnicities. Historically, dental hygiene fails to be as diverse as other health professions. Underserved populations
are not recruited any differently than other populations, since interest in the career drastically reduces in
underserved populations. Lower interest may be a result of family values, economics, and a lack of or limited
college education among parents.
According to the 2007 Survey of Dental Hygienists in the United States by the American Dental Hygienists’
Association
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Dental hygienists were 99% female and 1% male.
Most dental hygienists (91.2%) were non-Hispanic White. All other racial/ ethnic
groups were underrepresented compared to the U.S. population.
Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
Sections
Student FTE
Fall 2006
13
22
Fall 2007
13
24
Fall 2008
14
25
Fall 2009
14
25
Fall 2010
14
25
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Full Time Equivalent Enrollment
Total enrollment for the program consists of both classes and averages
DH Program Full Time Equivalent / Spring - 23
Fall - 25
30
20
10
0
FA 08 SP 08 FA 09 SP 09 FA 10
Retention Rates
Student retention averages from 92% to 100% in the first year of the program and 100% in the second year. Those
opting out during the first year identify the program as “too difficult” or “not what they thought it would be”. Only
one or two students leaving in the first year have withdrawn, or have been advised to withdraw, due to academic
reasons or low manual dexterity and coordination. Withdrawal from the program is the student’s decision in its
entirety.
Retention Rate
Fall 2006
96%
Fall 2007
100%
Fall 2008
99%
Fall 2009
89%
Fall 2010
100%
Student to Faculty Ratios
Current student-to-faculty ratios comply with mandates from the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission
on Dental Accreditation (CODA):
Classroom 12:1
Lab 5:1 for hands on or patient labs
or as specified by the college
Clinic 5:1
12:1 dry lab, no patients or hands on format
Labs requiring the 5:1 ratios are identified as DH 112 Oral Radiology, DH 105 Introduction to Clinic, and DH 211
Dental Materials. These labs require student partners or patients to assist in meeting competencies.
Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
All students accepted into the program are degree seeking and have declared dental hygiene as their major prior to,
or upon acceptance to the program.
Student Success Rates
Graduation Rates
4
Year of Grad
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Graduates
11
9
11
10
13
# Student Accepted
into class
12
12
12
12
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The graduating class of 2010 lost one student between the first and second year. However, one student from the
class of 2007 graduated with an AAS degree and applied for the AS degree in 2010, which misrepresented the true
graduate count. Actual graduate count for the program in 2010 was 13.
To date, the program has not had a full graduating class (number of students entering and matriculating to
graduation). Every class entering in the fall semester since 2000 has had at least one student drop from the
program for reasons previously identified.
Currently, all 13 students accepted in the Fall of 2009 remain intact. Therefore, it is expected that the graduating
class of 2011 will be the first class to graduate intact from the date of acceptance to the date of graduation.
Enrollment Development Strategies
Demographic Findings and Strategies
Nevada’s workforce and employment opportunities have significantly decreased for Northern Nevada
communities. Employment is not expected to improve until the national and state economy improves.
The dental hygiene program at the College of Southern Nevada has dropped their enrollment from 30 students each
Fall semester to 20 students, as a recommendation from their advisory committee.
It is recommended that TMCCs dental hygiene program investigate and develop curriculum for alternate practice
models such as the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice program offered in California.
It is recommended that TMCC administration investigate the feasibility of a Community Service Dental Practice
that will also provide learning opportunities for students as well as another potential employment opportunity
through public health.
Student Status Findings and Strategies
The statistics provided by the TMCC Institutional Research Department are included, yet not accurately indicative
of program students and graduates. Students seeking or receiving financial aid are required to declare a major upon
entering TMCC. Many have declared dental hygiene as their major, yet have not been accepted into the program.
The IR statistics reflect all students declaring dental hygiene as their major. As a result, the program appears to
have a low completion rate. Table 1 of Appendix C is included to provide an accurate acceptance, retention, and
graduation rate.
It is recommended that students be advised to declare dental hygiene as their major only after acceptance into the
program. Others may be advised to pursue the Certificate of Achievement–Pre-Health Science approved by TMCC
Curriculum Assessment and Program Committee in Fall 2010.
See Appendix C – Institutional Research Data
Enrollment Patterns and Strategies
Enrollment patterns for the dental hygiene program remain stable. An interest in the career field has not decreased.
It is recommended to explore and develop continuing education curriculum through Workforce Development to
increase diversity in dental hygiene education that address both undergraduates and licensed practitioners.
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Student Success Rates and Strategies
Student success rates remain high, and a program goal is to accept, matriculate, and graduate full and complete
cohorts each two-year interval. One area that could increase student success is the development and
implementation of a .5 or 1 credit Pre-Dental Hygiene course required by those preparing to apply to the program.
This course would be designed to introduce students to the intricacies of dental hygiene instrumentation and direct
patient care. As a result of taking the course, potential applicants may better realize appropriate career direction,
have a better understanding of dental hygiene practice, patient care, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
It is recommended that TMCCs Dental Hygiene program develop a 1 credit Pre-Dental Hygiene course for future
addition to the program’s admission criteria, in which potential applicants would register and complete in the
summer prior to submitting their application in February of each calendar year.
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CURRICULUM
Degree/Emphasis Assessment Reports
Program outcomes are indicative of actual statistics and results of student success.
Year
Pass Rate
National Written Exam
2006
100% First Attempt
2007
100% First Attempt
2008
100% First Attempt
2009
100% First Attempt
2010
100% First Attempt
Pass Rate Nevada State Board or
Western Regional Board Examination (WREB)
Nevada
WREB
WREB
Nevada
WREB
Nevada
WREB
Nevada
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
First attempt
First Attempt
Second Attempt
First Attempt
First Attempt
First Attempt
First Attempt
First Attempt
WREB
California
99%
100%
First Attempt
Second Attempt
Results and standings of the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination keep TMCC in the top 5% of programs in
the nation.
As of 2009, employment within 4 months of graduation remains low and approximately 40% of graduates do not have
full-time employment. This estimate includes graduates from 2009 and 2010.
See Appendix D – Program Assessment Reports
Course Assessment Report Summaries
Formal course assessment was completed for the first time in Spring 2010 by both full-time and part-time faculty.
Informal assessment has been taking place during the dental hygiene annual faculty retreat/curriculum review since
2006. Course goals are established as required by the TMCC curriculum committee as well as the standards set by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Results of the Spring 2010 course assessment, indicate that goals are being established at an appropriate level for
student competency and success.
See Appendix E – Spring 2010 Course Assessment Reports
Evaluating Relevancy of Curriculum
Course Content
Course content is reviewed annually by full/part time faculty, which includes textbooks, assignments, projects, and
examinations. Changes, if applicable, are implemented each fall semester with the incoming cohort.
See Appendix F - Curriculum Review/Faculty Retreat Agenda (2006-10) and Minutes (2010))
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Additionally, an annual report from the American Dental Association National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
is provided to the program once second year students have completed the examination. This report breaks down
course content based on accreditation standards. Based on the number of items in any one content area that were
included in the examination, faculty is able to identify weaknesses and determine methods of improvement. This is
discussed during the dental hygiene annual faculty retreat or curriculum review session.
See Appendix G – Performance Summary Report National Dental Hygiene Board Examination Results
Degree/Certificate Requirements
In March 2008, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) site visit recommended that CHEM 220 and
COM 113 be added to program pre-requisites due to the level of biochemistry content in dental hygiene curriculum
and the amount of public speaking done by students during community service projects. Program pre-requisites
have been updated accordingly. Potential students are informed of program changes through the dental hygiene
webpage, information sessions held each semester, and printed materials. Changes affecting admission processes
are given a two-year lead time so that potential students have ample notice.
See Appendix B - TMCC DH Program Worksheet
Methods of Instruction
Since Fall 2008, select dental hygiene courses have gone to a hybrid, online or web –assist format. This has been
the only change to instruction methods.
The use of technology for dental hygiene instruction continues to grow through the development of instructional
videos that are posted through WEB College for student access.
Faculty Qualifications
CODA now requires that all faculty members have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree if teaching
didactic/lecture courses. Lab/clinic instructors can hold a minimum of an associate’s degree, and the program
director is required to have a master’s degree.
Degree Type
Full-time Faculty
Part-time Faculty
Expected Completion
Doctoral
1 in progress
2 – DDS
Fall of 2011 or Spring 2012
Masters
3
2 in progress
Spring 2011 and 2012
Baccalaureate
3, and 2 in progress
Spring 2012
Associate’s
1
Post Completion Objectives (transfer, job placement, etc.)
An articulation agreement is in place for the baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene through the College of Southern
Nevada Any TMCC dental hygiene graduate applying to CSN’s B.S. degree completion program, will have all dental
hygiene courses accepted for transfer.
Job placement is not offered or conducted by the program. Dental hygiene positions offered to graduates has seen a
steady decline since 2008. Depending on the size of the dental hygiene program small communities tend to reach a
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saturation point in the job market within 10 years. In the current economic climate, approximately 40% of TMCC
graduates from 2009 and 2010 remain unemployed. Employment opportunities become available as a result of
relocation and maternity leaves. Temporary positions occur due to vacations and illnesses.
See Appendix H – CSN/TMCC Articulation Agreement
Secondary Student Preparation Efforts
Higher education is continuously promoted in the program by faculty.
Enrolled dental hygiene students may elect to continue on toward the BS degree through the CSN program. An
articulation agreement indicates that any TMCC dental hygiene graduate qualifies to enter the CSN program. The
dental hygiene curriculum is designed to prepare them for most degree completion programs in dental hygiene offered
by any 4-year institution.
External Review
An advisory committee has been in place since the inception of the program. Committee members consist of dentists,
dental hygienists, full-time faculty, current, and previous students. The advisory committee meets with faculty three
times each academic year. The general purpose of the committee is to assist in the program’s outreach for providing
services to consumers from the community in a learning environment as well as monitor enrollment, graduation, and
employment trends.
See Appendix I – Advisory Committee Members, Agenda, Minutes (2009-10)
Non-credit Training Offered
In 2010 the program began to offer two continuing education courses through Workforce Development: DHCE 101
Clinical Skills Assessment and DHCE 102 Local Anesthesia for the Dental Professional.
These courses are offered to licensed or previously licensed dental hygienists. The courses are also offered by CSN,
and the two programs use identical course content. The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners has approved both
courses offered by TMCC.
The impact to the program consists of additional online and lab instructional load for the program director and lab
hours for a dentist. A supervising dentist is required for the lab portion of the DHCE 102 course because students or
dental hygienists are administering local anesthesia. The increased workload is compensated at a flat rate on a
separate LOA contract from that of the part-time dentist, and the program director. The instructional load is managed
by holding labs or lectures after regular working/contract hours.
Both courses are conducted on an as needed basis or as requested by dental hygiene professionals. Each course has
been offered only once in the 2010 calendar year.
See Appendix J- DHCE Course Syllabi
Curriculum Development Strategies
Assessment Findings and Strategies
Program, course, and curriculum review assessment is accomplished by using results from the National Dental
Hygiene Board Examination, program assessments, course assessments, at reviewed the dental hygiene annual
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faculty retreat/curriculum review meeting. Reviews of these reports are completed by all FT and PT faculty.
Findings that indicate weaknesses in course content based on student performance, outdated course content, or
content that unnecessarily increases student workload are discussed among faculty resulting in change. All
changes are implemented in the Fall semester with the incoming cohort.
This review process occurs annually.
External Resource Recommendations and Implementation Plans
Other than accreditation recommendations, external recommendations to the program come by way of the advisory
committee. They have been limited to patients accessing the dental clinic for dental hygiene services while
students progress through their education.
The dental hygiene clinic is open to the public and promotes this opportunity throughout the year using the PIO
office at TMCC and the dental community.
Anticipated Factors Affecting Curriculum and Strategies
Labor Statistics
Nevada Short-Term: The growth rate for employment for dental hygiene between 2007 and 2009 decreased
by -.4%. This is reflected in the unemployment rate of 40% of program graduates from 2009-10. The current
economic climate for dental hygiene positions is not expected to see immediate or short-term improvement.
Nevada Long-Term: The growth rate for dental hygienists from 2008 to 2018 is projected at 3.1%
Source: DETR Nevada Workforce
National Growth Rate: According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics the growth rate for
dental hygienists at the national level is:
Employment
In thousands
2008
174.1
2018
237.0
Employment
Change
2008-2018
# in
thousands
62.9
Percent
self-employed
Job openings
due to growth
and replacement
needs,
2008-2018
in thousands
0.1
98.4
2008 median
annual wages
(dollars)
Most significant
source of
postsecondary
education and
training
Percent
36.1
66,570
Associate
degree
Despite the drop in employment rate for Nevada, the purpose of the dental hygiene program is education of dental
hygienists. Most programs are housed in community colleges and offer entry-level associate’s degrees. The
program does not anticipate a decreased interest in the career field, yet students seeking to remain in Nevada after
graduation may have difficulty finding employment.
Future consideration and recommendation:
Many states are modifying or changing legislation to allow dental hygienists to practice independently or in an
alternative setting. Limited universities in the nation offer curriculum addressing these alternative certificates or
licensed practice categories. Currently, the University of the Pacific, in San Francisco and West Los Angeles
Community College offer the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) Program. The
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University of Minnesota and Normandale Community College with Minnesota State University offer a dental
therapist or advanced dental therapist program. These alternative oral health practice mechanisms are designed to
address geographic areas designated as areas of need for oral health care.
It is recommended that TMCC’s dental hygiene program develop curriculum and offer a program focused on
alternative practice that will follow changing trends in legislation and the dental hygiene scope of practice. This
will entail seeking legislative changes and approval for unsupervised dental hygiene practice.
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RESOURCES
Faculty and Staff
Required Faculty Credentials
The ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation now requires that all faculty members have a minimum of a
baccalaureate degree if teaching didactic/lecture courses. Lab/clinic instructors can hold a minimum of an
associate’s degree, and the program director is required to have a master’s degree.
Degree Type
Full-time Faculty
Part-time Faculty
Doctoral
1 in progress
2 – DDS
Masters
3
Baccalaureate
2 in progress
3
2 in progress
Associate’s
1
The Nevada Dental Practice Act / NRS and NAC require a licensed dentist physically present when students are
administering local anesthetic or nitrous oxide sedation, along with consumers having a dental examination within
18 months of dental hygiene treatment. The program has two supervising dentists as part-time faculty fulfilling
this requirement.
Continuing Education: All licensed dental personnel must attend 30 hours of continuing education courses for each
2-year license renewal cycle in order to maintain an active license to practice. This applies to all faculty members.
Full-Time to Part-Time Faculty Ratio
Term
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
FT
Credits
23
18.5
17.5
15.5
15.5
16.5
19
16.5
78%
66%
66%
74%
74%
70%
63%
70%
PT
Credits
5
6
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
12
11.5
22%
33%
33%
26%
26%
30%
27%
30%
DH FT Contact Hrs per year = 101 = 44.4 %
DH PT Contact Hrs per year =181.75 = 56.7 %
DH FT: PT ratio = 55.6%
College FT : PT Ratio = 48.9% (FT = 172 PT =352)
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Three (3) Full-time faculty including the program director with a release of 12 credits each semester and eight (8)
part-time faculty (37% are part-time instructors)
Required Classified Credentials
Minimum requirements for classified staff:
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Knowledge of dental/medical office operations, dental equipment maintenance, budget revenue and
expenses, inventory control, and operating office equipment.
The current administrative assistant has attended workshops and seminars focused on maintaining and
troubleshooting clinic equipment, and using dental practice management software.
Classified staff is encouraged to participate in professional development that leads to position advancement and/or
degrees.
Classified FTE
NA
Facilities
Unique to the program is
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a fully operational dental clinic,
sterilization equipment,
dental lab, and
traditional and digital radiographic equipment
In summer of 2010 remodeling of the x-ray darkroom and the addition of two new x-ray rooms was completed.
Requirements include establishing and maintaining
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dental chairs and sterilization equipment in working order,
OSHA standards, and
material safety and data sheets (MSDS).
These procedures are addressed and outlined in the Dental Hygiene Program Policy, Exposure Control, and Clinic
Manuals.
Program faculty and the administrative assistant collectively participate in maintaining all dental equipment. Annual
workshops with faculty are held to review and train on the use and operations of equipment.
See Appendix K - Program Manuals
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Technology
Technology in the program consists of several types:
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Curriculum: ANGEL for hybrid, online, and web assist courses/ faculty posted training videos/ linked training
videos from internet sources
Textbooks w/ DVD, CD-ROM, or student interactive websites
Patient / Office Mgmt Software: Dentrix
Patient / Student Education: SOPRO Intraoral Camera / Dexis Digital Radiography System / Digital
photography
Classroom: The dental hygiene clinic is a smart classroom
Funding Sources
FUND
TYPE
AVG AMOUNT
USE
HF 33
State Operating
$15,000 / Annual
Clinic supplies for patient care procedures
HF 53
Lab Fees
$3,500 / Semester
Offset clinic supplies, lab supplies, and
community service projects
HF 40
Sales / Revenue
$ 20,000 / Annual
Clinic supplies, equipment repair,
equipment purchase, office supplies &
equipment, travel, phone, printing,
professional development, instructional
supplies
EK53
Student Club
$3,600
Student fundraisers, community events,
clinical board costs
HF 38
Gift
$ 24,000
Emergency funds for equipment repair
and replacement
GRANTS:
SOURCE
Annual Average
TMCC Foundation
$ 2,000
Perkins
$1,000
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Description
Toothbrushes, oral hygiene care supplies for the elderly, sealant
materials for Give Kids a Smile Event, Intra Oral Camera, Caries
ID, Pelton Crane Magna Clave Steam Sterilizer, Statim Sterilizer,
pole mounts for dental chairs, replacement parts for lab
equipment
Funding for dental hygiene services – Golden Smiles Program
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Non-Credit Training Income
DHCE 101 Clinical Skills Assessment ($800 per person) and DHCE102 Pain Control for the Dental Professional
($1,050 per person) are offered through Workforce Development and Continuing Education has generated a total of
$2,100 in Fall of 2010. Fees are transferred into the HF40 account by WDCE.
Donations
Amount
$500
Source
G. Hartzell & Sons
Various dental offices
Description
Annual Gift
x-ray mounts, clinic supplies
Non-cash contributions come in the form of equipment or supplies from the dental community and are accepted upon
approval of the director based on the condition of equipment, need, and storage space.
Resource Development Strategies
Staffing Issues and Strategies
Within the next five years, the program would benefit by adding one full-time tenure-track faculty position.
Currently, there are three FT faculty. However this count includes the program director with 12 credits of release
time. The 12 credit release becomes instructional load among part-time faculty. Workload for part-time faculty is
maximized and limited to 19 contact hours per week and also responsible for core foundational courses and preclinic/clinic coordination of first year students. Additionally, overload continues to occur for the other two full-time
instructors each semester.
Over the past 4 years, the program director has been team teaching, training, and mentoring part-time faculty on the
responsibilities of student advising, coordination of pre-clinic and clinical requirements, delivery of course content.
Commitment issues with part-time faculty are that they can be transient employees due to private practice
opportunities and responsibilities. Three part-time faculty members have been trained and mentored over a 4-year
period of time to coordinate, assimilate, and follow first year students through the program. Only one part-time
faculty member has remained consistent to the program over the past 3 years.
Part time faculty can do well in these positions, yet the overall responsibility is great and placed more appropriately
with full-time positions. Part-time faculty with weekly contact hours of 19 or more, do not have an office for
student consultation or conferences.
It is recognized that similar sized dental hygiene programs have 3 FT and up to 20 part-time faculty (Fresno City
College), yet their program directors are only given a 20% release from instructional duties. This allotment does
not allow adequate time to address administrative duties for directing and managing the program, which is now
mandated in the CODA Standards.
Should the program seek to develop curriculum for alternate workforce models and offer more WDCE courses
overall, student instruction and assessment will require the addition of one FT position.
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It is recommended that TMCC administration consider one full-time tenure-track position for dental hygiene. By
doing so, the program director can better focus on educational trends for dental hygiene and develop appropriate
materials/curriculum to address needs of students and practicing professionals.
Facilities and Desired Capital Improvements
Improvements in facilities will require space. The dental hygiene program cannot expand in student numbers
unless more chairs are added to the clinic. Extensive remodeling would be required affecting current storage and
instructor facilities within the dental clinic. RDMT 416 has been identified as a possible resource for storage and
student locker room. Should this be realized, the dental clinic can be reconfigured to add two more dental chairs.
The program and student knowledge is trailing in the use of technology. The addition of dental software and
computers for patient documentation, record-keeping, and chairside education is the norm in countless dental
hygiene programs throughout the U.S. and in all dental practices.
Computers at each dental chair with practice management software would bring the program up to date, matching
technology used in practice once graduates are employed.
It is recommended that funding resources be identified and used to purchase and implement technology appropriate
for the management of patient care.
Funding Allocations and Development Strategies
At this time grants are being sought through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and other
agencies targeting dental education. Grants funds can assist in updating technology and equipment.
Perkins grant funds will be targeted in FY2012.
The Sales and Revenue account (HF40) assists with faculty professional development; travel for professional
development; and new equipment purchases. It is also used for clinic supplies and equipment repair in the absence
of a budget line item for repair and maintenance.
The majority of dental equipment could range from $1000, to $20,000 for repair or replacement. Course
instruction and student learning will be compromised if, and when, the compressors fail to operate correctly. The
HF38 Gift Account is set aside to assist with funding when this occurs.
It is recommended that TMCC administration identify or create a budget line item for the replacement of major
equipment costing $10,000 or more.
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APPENDIX A.
Dean’s Analysis of Funding Resources
School of Sciences - Dental Hygiene
Fund Agency ORG
Description
OBJ
EXPENSE/BALANCE
Last yr - FY 10 Current - FY 11
Dental Hygiene, Director Kimbrough-Walls
State Operating
7104
708
HF33
Operating
20 $
$
30 $ 15,000.00 $
15,000.00
708
HF53
DENTAL HYGIENE LAB FEES
$
3,200.00 $
753.54
705
708
EK55
HF44
DENTAL HYGIENE SADHA CLUB
DH Student club
$
$
3,102.21 $
$
35,689.91
-
708
703
HF23
CF01
Headstart Dental Clinic
Perkins DH
$ 21,292.00 $
$ 78,060.55 $
4,421.16
Lab
7266
Special Fees
7276
7276
Grants
7331
7333
Non-credit training
Donations
7361
708
HF38
Gifts for DH
$ 19,164.02 $
19,164.02
708
HF40
DENTAL HYGIENE SALES
$ 39,648.64 $
34,183.55
Other
7262
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APPENDIX B.
Degree and Certificate Worksheets
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APPENDIX C.
Institutional Research Data
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