Course Syllabus
Contemporary Dental Hygiene 1
DHYG 2201
Semester Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Spring 2013
Instructor information
Angelique Adams
713-718-7493 (office)
281-300-2393 (cell)
Angeleque.adamswatson@hccs.edu
30752 - Adams
30753 - Jenkins
Lab co-teacher:
Patti Jenkins
713-718-8339 (office)
patricia.jenkins2@hccs.edu
Office Location and Hours
Coleman College, Rm. 517
Course Location/Times
Face to face (F2F) Classroom TBA
Laboratory (Coleman Campus DH Clinic)
Course Semester Credit Hours
Credit Hours:
2.00
Lecture Hours:
2.00
Laboratory Hours
1.00
Total Course Contact Hours
Course Length
Type of Instruction
48
16 weeks
Lecture/Lab
Course Description:
Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient with emphasis on
supplemental instrumentation techniques.
Course Prerequisite(s)
Completion of first semester dental hygiene curriculum with 75% or higher in all dental
hygiene courses: Co-requisite BIOL 2420; DHYG 1260,1201,1211,1207
Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes
1. Professionalism: The dental hygienist must be able to discern and manage ethical issues
and problems in dental practice, exercise critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
and communicate with other professionals.
2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: The dental hygienist must be competent in
the performance and delivery of oral health promotion and disease prevention services
in public health, private practice and alternative settings.
3. Patient Care: The dental hygienist must possess a thorough foundation in the
biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences and be able to apply those principles in
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment.
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4. Community Involvement: Dental hygienists must appreciate their role as health
professionals at the local, state, and national levels. The dental hygienist must assess,
plan, and implement programs and activities to benefit the general population. The
dental hygienist must also be prepared to influence others to facilitate access to care
and services.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO); 4 to 7:
1. Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical
thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice.
2. Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane, empathetic,
and caring.
3. Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.
4. Obtain the proper consultations as indicated
5. Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to include the
etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives
6. Provide oral health education to assist patients in assuming responsibility for their own
oral health
7. Develop a maintenance program that meets the patient’s needs
Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, etc.):
Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using
critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice.
1. Demonstrate air polishing using prophy jet.
2. Demonstrate capping the needle using self-sheathing and/or safety devices
3. Demonstrate on typodont use of ultrasonic device.
4. Discuss the instructions for disease control.
5. Demonstrate oral hygiene instruction for removable appliances and patient care.
Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane,
empathetic, and caring.
1. Demonstrate transfer procedure for disability patients.
2. List four types of fixed and removable prosthesis.
Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.
1. List ways to minimize stress during office procedure.
2. Recognize signs and symptom of diabetes to promote early diagnosis.
3. Know and understand the dental treatment and medical contraindications
Obtain the proper consultations as indicated
1. Know the dental hygiene cares for each heart disease and defect
Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to
include the etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives
1. Assess the patient care throughout pregnancy.
Provide oral health education to assist patients in assuming responsibility for their
own oral health
1. State the diet and nutritional considerations for the elderly.
Develop a maintenance program that meets the patient’s needs
1. Demonstrate proper application techniques for desensitizing agents
SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies(if applicable):
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Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using
critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane,
empathetic, and caring.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Workplace Competencies - Information -Acquires & Evaluates
Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains
Workplace Competencies - Information -Interprets & Communicates
Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Obtain the proper consultations as indicated
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to
include the etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Workplace Competencies - Information -Acquires & Evaluates
Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains
Workplace Competencies - Information -Interprets & Communicates
Provide oral health education to assist patients in assuming responsibility for their
own oral health
Workplace Competencies - Information -Acquires & Evaluates
Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains
Workplace Competencies - Information -Interprets & Communicates
Develop a maintenance program that meets the patient’s needs
Workplace Competencies - Resources -Allocates Time
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Course Calendar 16 week course
Instructional Methods F2F
Student Assignments:
Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using
critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice.
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed
Discussions
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Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane,
empathetic, and caring.
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed
Discussions
Presentations
Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed
Discussions
Obtain the proper consultations as indicated
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed
Discussions
Presentations
Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to
include the etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-review
Discussions
Presentations
Provide oral health education to assist patients in assuming responsibility for their
own oral health
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-review
Discussions
Papers
Presentations
Develop a maintenance program that meets the patient’s needs
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-review
Discussions
Papers
Projects
Portfolios
Student Assessment(s):
Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using
critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice.
In-class discussions
Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane,
empathetic, and caring.
In-class discussions
Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.
In-class discussions
Obtain the proper consultations as indicated
In-class discussions
Establish a collaborative relationship with the patient in the planned care to
include the etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives
In-class discussions
Provide oral health education to assist patients in assuming responsibility for their
own oral health
In-class discussions
Develop a maintenance program that meets the patient’s needs
Oral presentation with in-class discussion
Instructor's Requirements:
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SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES
Presentation:
Special Needs Patients:
1. Each student will be assigned one of the special needs topics as listed in the
presentation column of the syllabus.
2. These topics will not be covered in a class lecture.
3. The student will be responsible for reading the chapter and any other material
necessary to gather information and reduce it to a 10 minute class presentation.
4. This assignment will teach students how to read, comprehend and present
information. It will also further their understanding of how to identify and treat
special needs patients.
5. The student will also be responsible for writing Three (3) test questions
about their topic, one (1) of which will actually appear on the test.
Lecture Week 1
Chapter Quiz (Chapter 24)
Syllabus (Class Format)
Chapter 24: The Dental Hygiene Care Plan
1. Identify and define key terms and concepts related to the written dental hygiene care
plan
2. Identify the components of a dental hygiene care plan
3. Write dental hygiene diagnostic statements based on assessment findings
4. Prepare a written dental hygiene care plan
5. Apply procedures for discussing a care plan with the dentist and the patient
6. Identify and apply procedures for obtaining informed consent.
Lab Week 1
EagleSoft- Review and demonstrate components of a patient chart on computer
Reviewing the Process of Care sheet
Presentation Week 1:
No presentation will be done this week, but they will be assigned for the semester.
Lecture Week 2:
Chapter Quiz (Chapter 69 &37)
Chapter 69 Emergency Care
1. Review and understand the management of common Medical Emergencies in the
Dental Office
2. Review Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings
3. Identify and define key terms, abbreviations, and concepts related to emergency
care
4. List factors and procedures essential for preventing and preparing for a medical
emergency in a dental setting.
5. Describe basic life support, rescue breathing, and external chest compression
6. Describe oxygen administration and AED defibrillation, and identify contraindications
for use
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7. Recognize signs and symptoms of a medical emergency, and identify an appropriate
response
Chapter 37: Anxiety & Pain Control; Anesthesia; Oraqix
Local Anesthesia
1. State the five (5) contents of a Local Anesthetic cartridge.
2. State the 2 major groups of drugs found in local anesthetics.
3. Describe the general characteristics of ester anesthetics and amide anesthetics.
4. Describe the characteristics of & state if they are short, medium or long acting amide
drugs.
a. Lidocaine
b. Mepivacaine
c. Prilocaine
d. Articaine
e. Bupivacaine
f. Etidocaine
5. State the 4 reasons for the use of a vasoconstrictor.
6. State 4 potential risks of using a vasoconstrictor.
7. State the 4 criteria for selecting a local anesthetic.
8. Given a disposable needle, state the following: advantage, gauge and length.
9. Identify in writing and by diagrams the parts of an aspirating syringe, needles and
cartridge.
10. Identify in writing the assembly, transfer and retrieval of the anesthetic syringe.
11. Differentiate in writing between a block injection and an infiltration injection describing
the anatomical location and nerves affected.
12. Know when it is appropriate to use local anesthesia and/or orqix
Lab Week 2:
Guest speaker: Dr. Theresa McLean
1. Locate Emergency Equipment in clinic, AED, and First Aid Kit in DH Clinic
2. Describe the preparation procedures for the clinic supervising dentist to administer
local anesthetic in Coleman College Dental Hygiene clinic.
3. Set up the armamentarium required to administer local anesthetic
Presentation Week 2:
Chapter 62: The Patient w/ Seizure Disorders
Lecture Week 3:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 39
Chapter 39: Ultrasonic Scalers/Prophy Jet
Ultrasonic Scalers
Cognitive: Students will learn principles of effective electronically powered instrumentation.
Motor: Students will demonstrate correct technique with electronically powered instruments.
Affective: Students will value pretreatment considerations for use with electronically
powered instruments and employ them routinely.
1.
Discuss the role of electronically powered instrumentation in periodontal
debridement.
2.
Discuss the history and technological advances of electronically powered
instrumentation.
3.
Compare and contrast the advantages and limitations of electronically powered
instrumentation.
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4.
Discuss the use of electronically powered instrumentation in the dental hygiene
treatment plan to facilitate and enhance periodontal debridement.
5.
Compare and contrast sonic and ultrasonic devices.
6.
Compare and contrast automatically and manually tuned ultrasonic devices.
7.
Compare and contrast standard and slim instrument tip design.
8.
Identify pretreatment considerations before the initiation of electronically powered
instrumentation.
9.
Discuss medical and dental contraindications for electronically powered
instrumentation.
10.
Discuss criteria for the selection of instrument tips.
11.
Explain proper infection control for electronically powered instrumentation.
12.
Prepare an electronically powered device for use.
13.
Select appropriate instrument tips for the patient case.
14.
Demonstrate correct technique for use of an ultrasonic device, including treatment
room and patient preparation, patient/clinician positioning, armamentarium selection/setup, cord management, grasp, fulcrum, tip activation, tip insertion, stroke, and fluid
evacuation.
15.
Demonstrate the correct amount of stroke pressure and different strokes used with
an electronically powered instrument.
16.
Properly maintain electronically powered instruments
Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases, and Competencies
 Oral Risk Assessment and Intervention Planning - Chapter 20 - Pages 387-404
 Individualizing Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies-Chapter 21 -Pages 405-416
Lab Week 3
Ultrasonics/Piezo
Presentation Week 3
Chapter 66: Cardiovascular Disease
Lecture Week 4
Exam 1
Chapter 56
Chapter Quiz (after lecture)
Chapter 56: Patient with a Disability
Disability
Cognitive: Students will be able to recognize types of disabling conditions and identify oral
conditions resulting from disabling conditions.
Motor: Students will practice pretreatment planning for an appointment with a patient with
disabilities.
Affective: Students will explore their own feelings towards individuals with impairments and
learn to empathize with patients with disabilities when working with them.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts relating to individuals with disabilities
2.
Identify oral conditions caused by or resulting from disabling conditions.
3.
Describe procedures and factors that contribute to safe and successful dentalhygiene treatment for individuals with disabilities
4.
Describe factors that enhance the prevention of oral disease for individuals with
disabilities and their caregivers
Lab Week 4
Guest speaker: Instructor from PT
Disability Transfer
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Presentation Week 4:
Chapter 57: The Patient Who is Homebound
Lecture Week 5:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 58
Chapter 58: Patient w/ Physical Impairment
Physically impairment
Cognitive: Students will be able to describe the attributes of a variety of physical
impairments that impact dental hygiene care.
Motor: Students will practice modifying dental hygiene care plans based on physical
impairments.
Affective: Students will recognize how dental hygiene care is impacted by a patient’s
physical impairment and also will understand how to interact with affected patients in a
professional manner.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to physical impairment
2.
Describe the characteristics, complications, occurrence, and medical treatment of a
variety of physical impairments
3.
Identify oral factors and findings related to physical impairments
4.
Modify a dental hygiene care plan based on assessment of needs that are specific to
a patient’s physical impairment
Lab Week 5:
Accommodations and documentation for special needs patients
Presentation Week 5:
Chapter 54: The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Patient
Lecture Week 6:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 30,31 &32
Chapter 30: Orthodontics
Orthodontics
Cognitive: Students will identify and explain orthodontic appliances and the techniques used
for placing and removing them.
Motor: Students will practice removing composite resin.
Affective: Students will understand the particular hygienic needs of the patient with
orthodontic appliances and how to best meet those needs through care and education in the
clinic.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to care of patients with orthodontic
appliances
Identify appliances and instruments used in orthodontic treatment.
Describe procedures for placing and removing orthodontic appliances
Provide oral hygiene instructions for a patient before, during, and following orthodontic
treatment
Chapter 31: Prosthetics
Prosthesis
Cognitive: Students will familiarize themselves with the various types of dentures and their
effects on the mouth.
Motor: Students will practice marking dentures.
Affective: Students will understand the new requirements dentures bring to a patient’s oral
care and hygiene.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to an edentulous patient
2.
Identify potential adverse effects of dental prostheses on oral tissues
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3.
Plan dental hygiene interventions that address patient needs before and after
insertion of a denture
4.
Identify criteria and procedures for marking dentures
Chapter 32: Implants
Lab Week 6:
Dental Implants
Cleaning Prosthesis review
Presentation Week 6:
Chapter 53: Edentulous Patient
Lecture Week 7:
Exam
Chapter 48 & 49
Chapter Quiz (after lecture)
Chapter 48: Pregnant Patient
Pregnancy
Cognitive: Students will identify specific needs of prenatal patients and factors affecting
their health as well as the health of their future child.
Motor: Students will practice accommodating the needs of pregnant patients and perform
the precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure proper care.
Affective: Students will understand the pregnant patient’s special needs and apply this
understanding in the context of the concept of total health, recognizing the special
opportunities for preventative care that arise in such circumstances.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to the pregnant patient
2.
Identify the oral/facial development timetable in relationship to overall fetal
development.
3.
Describe oral findings common in pregnancy
4.
Plan dental hygiene care that addresses the unique physical, oral, and emotional
considerations of the pregnant patient
Chapter 49 Pediatric Patient
Management of the Infant/Toddler Patient
1. Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in infant/ toddler oral hygiene care.
2. Identify the risk factors for caries and gingivitis in the infant/ toddler patient.
3. Identify the oral health considerations for infants and toddlers.
4. Patient/Family Oral Hygiene Instructions
Lab Week 7:
Treatment and documentation (desired outcomes)
Presentation Week 7:
Chapter 50: Cleft Lip/palate
Lecture Week 8:
Mid-term Exam (Test 3)
Lab Week 8:
Process of Care/Instrumentation Review
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Presentation Week 8:
There will be no presentations this week
Lecture Week 9:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 51
Chapter 51: Endocrine Disorder or Hormonal Change
Preadolescent/Premenopausal
Cognitive: Students will identify the effects of puberty and menopause as they relate to the
patient’s oral and physical health.
Motor: Students will practice effective patient approaches to adolescent and menopausal
patients and offer dietary advice to adolescent patients as a part of dental hygiene care.
Affective: Students will gain an awareness of how these two different life stages produce
unique oral care needs that correspond to a patient’s overall well-being.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to hormonal function
2.
Identify and describe physical, mental, emotional, and oral health factors commonly
associated with adolescence and puberty
3.
Identify and describe physical, mental, emotional, and oral health factors commonly
associated with menses and menopause
Lab Week 9:
Medication documentation review
Presentation Week 9:
Chapter 52: The Older Adult Patient
Lecture Week 10:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 61
Chapter 61: Family Abuse
Family Abuse and Neglect
Cognitive: Students will be able to recognize various kinds of family maltreatment and
identify their signs and behavioral indicators.
Motor: Students will practice creating a thorough and accurate record of maltreatment for
documentation purposes.
Affective: Students will understand the dental hygienists role in documenting abuse and
neglect as well as understand their responsibility to report it.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to family abuse and neglect
2.
Describe various categories of family maltreatment.
3.
Recognize signs and behavioral indicators of abuse
4.
Identify the dental hygienists role in recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect
Lab Week 10:
Understanding Competencies and Patient Care
Presentation Week 10:
Chapter 60: Developmental and Behavior Disorders
Chapter 63: Psychiatric Disorders
Lecture Week 11:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 68
Chapter 68: Diabetes Mellitus
Dental Management of the Diabetes Patient
List the symptoms of diabetes.
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State the medications prescribed for the individual with diabetes.
Identify the appropriate prophylactic antibiotic prescribed for the diabetic client and when to
prescribe.
Recognize a diabetic emergency and take appropriate action for management.
Appreciate the lifestyle adjustments made by the individual with diabetes to control the
disease.
Understand the control of the diabetic condition through control of oral infections.
Develop client-centered dental hygiene care plans for the individual with diabetes.
Recognize oral complications of diabetes mellitus:
a. Salivary and oral changes
b. Periodontal changes
c. Infection and wound healing
d. Tongue changes
e. Opportunistic changes
Apply the dental hygiene process of care to the individual with diabetes.
Recognize or suspect the diabetic condition when the oral tissues fail to respond to
traditional treatment.
Lab Week 11:
Calculus Detecting
Presentation Week 11:
Chapter 55: Patient w/Cancer
Chapter 67: Blood Disorders
Lecture Week 12:
Exam 4
Chapter 34: Hypersensitivity
List causes of hypersensitivity
Identify three modes of action of desensitization
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to dentin hypersensitivity
Discuss the etiology of hypersensitivity and the hydrodynamic theory of pain transmission
Identify factors that influence desensitization
Interview a patient to characterize pain and identify potential differential diagnoses
Plan dental hygiene interventions to manage dentin hypersensitivity
List causes of
hypersensitivity
Identify three modes of action of desensitization
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to dentin hypersensitivity
Discuss the etiology of hypersensitivity and the hydrodynamic theory of pain transmission
Identify factors that influence desensitization
Interview a patient to characterize pain and identify potential differential diagnoses
Plan dental hygiene interventions to manage dentin hypersensitivity
Lab Week 12:
Applying Varnish/desensitizers
Presentation Week 12:
Chapter 12: Substance-related Disorders
Lecture Week 13:
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 33 & Chapter 44
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Chapter 33: Tobacco
Cognitive: Students will identify and explain the effects of tobacco use on a patient’s oral
and overall health.
Motor: Students will practice discussing tobacco cessation with a patient.
Affective: Students will apply their understanding of tobacco’s health effects to meet a
patient’s needs and develop an individualized cessation plan for a patient.
1.
Identify and define key terms and concepts related to the use of tobacco.
2.
Explain the systemic and oral effects of tobacco use
3.
Describe the effects of nicotine addiction
4.
Describe strategies for tobacco cessation
5.
Plan dental hygiene care and tobacco cessation interventions for patients who use
tobacco
6.
Identify the role of the community-based dental hygienist in tobacco-free initiatives
Chapter 44: Stain Removal
Lab Week 13:
Pumice, prophy jet, Tobacco comp review
Presentation Week 13:
Chapter 65: Respiratory Disease
Lecture Week 14:
Exam 5
Chapter 38: Sharpening (pp. 596-607)
Chapter 40: Advanced Instrumentation (start)
See Week 15 for objectives
Chapter Quiz: Chapter 40
Lab Week 14:
Tooth mobility, Arestin, Chlorhexidine, Sharpening
Presentation Week 14:
Chapter 59: Hearing/Visually Impaired
Lecture Week 15:
Chapter 40 & Chapter 15
Chapter Quiz: After lecture
Chapter 40: Advanced Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation
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Concepts in Periodontal Debridement
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Ultrasonic and Sonic Instrumentation
1.
Discuss the history and technologic advances of powered instrumentation.
2.
Compare and contrast the advantages and limitations of powered instrumentation.
3.
Compare and contrast sonic and ultrasonic devices.
4.
Compare and contrast automatically and manually tuned ultrasonic devices.
5.
Compare and contrast standard-diameter and slim-diameter powered tip design.
6.
Identify pretreatment considerations before the initiation of powered
instrumentation.
7.
Discuss medical and dental contraindications for powered instrumentation.
8.
Discuss criteria for the selection of powered instrument tips.
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation
1.
Area Specific Curettes
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2.
Advanced Probing Techniques
3.
Instruments for Advanced Root Debridement
1.
Select instruments that are appropriate for root instrumentation in the presence of
attachment loss.
2.
Discuss anatomical features that complicate the instrumentation of root surfaces in
the presence of attachment loss.
Chapter 15: Probing
Lab Week 15:
Guest Speaker: Theresa Johnson (Dentsply)
Ultrasonics/Piezo; Air polishing; Nabors probe
Presentation Week 15:
There will be no presentation on this day
Lecture Week 16:
Final Exam (Exam 6)
Lab Week 16:
No Lab
Presentation Week 16:
There will be no presentation on this day
ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments, exams, quizzes, labs and presentations will be done on
Coleman Campus.
All assignments must be completed on time and according to specified criteria. You are
responsible for all reading assignments in course texts and handouts in addition to the
content of the lecture and laboratory sessions themselves. It is essential that materials be
carefully studied prior to class or laboratory, as you will be quizzed and tested on these
topics. You will be expected to add valuable input into the weekly discussions before/after
lecture and during lab.
Participation: You will be expected to read prior to class, pass the quizzes, participate in the
discussions, present on assigned topics, be prepared for lab and pass all exams.
Late assignments: Late assignments will not be accepted.
STUDENT SUCCESS:
To successfully complete this course, the student will need to:
1. Complete assignments as indicated on the schedule.
2. Read weekly topics/chapters before class and studying for a test.
3. Ask the instructor for help as soon as you realize you are having difficulty.
4. Take notes during class and place a question by anything you do not understand.
Ask questions during open discussion.
5. Additional recommendations can be found in the Dental Health Program student
manual.
Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable
LAB/CLINIC: Students are only allowed in lab or clinic with direct faculty supervision.
Students participating in clinical activities are to be in scrubs and using safety precautions at
all times.
PROFESSIONAL POLICY: Students are expected to participate fully in all lab and clinical
activities and to model professional behavior at all times. All students are considered mature
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enough to seek faculty assistance and to monitor their own progress in meeting course
requirements.
MAKE-UP POLICY: The student will not be able to make up exams without a doctor’s note
and/or at the instructors discretion. The student will receive a “0” for that exam or quiz. If a
makeup is given, the makeup exam will be different from the one given at the scheduled
time.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Arrangements must be made that do not conflict with class times for
doctor’s appointments, sick family members, and transportation needs. In cases of
emergency or illness, it is suggested that the student contact the instructor prior to class (or
clinic) should an absence be anticipated. Class notes can be obtained from classmates.
Two (2) points will be deducted for each absence, and ½ point for each tardy; 4
tardies will equal 1 absence. Calling prior to class does not result in an “excused”
absence, but rather assists the faculty in evaluating the student’s progress in
professionalism. If you are not present, you are not learning the information or putting in
the necessary time to develop your skills. You will receive an attendance notice every time
you are tardy or absent from class.
This is a three (3) hour lecture/lab class. You are expected to attend every
lecture and lab. Missing more than 45 minutes of the three (3) hours will
constitute an absence.
Tardies: A student will be considered tardy if they arrive to class more than 5 minutes
after the scheduled class session. The door will be closed and the student will not be
allowed to enter the class until the weekly class is complete (15 mins). The student will not
be allowed to make-up a quiz missed due to tardiness. A grade of zero (0) will be given for
that quiz.
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 - 90
4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80
3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70
2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60
1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll
to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of
semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
Instructor Grading Criteria
Didactic
A -93 -100
All Exams
B - 83 - 92
Presentations
C - 75 – 82 Quizzes
F - 0 – 74* Total
60%
20%
20%
100%
Laboratory
Lab Exercises
100%
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Didactic and laboratory grade will be averaged to give a final grade for this course.
Didactic 80% and lab 20% of total grade.
* A final grade below a “C” (75%) will interrupt a student’s progress through the Program
and may result in dismissal from the Program. If you are having trouble with this course, it
is your responsibility to contact the professor immediately and arrange for tutoring or other
assistance.
Instructional Materials
Wilkins, Esther; Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, Current Edition. Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, Philadelphia
Gage-Pickett Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference Missouri Current Edition
Nield-Gehrig, J, Current Edition. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Dental Hygiene Handbook ,Current Edition
Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, Donald Fallace, James Little,
Craig Miller, and Nelson Rhodus, 7th edition, Mosby.
HCC Policy Statement:
ADA STATEMENT
“Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
Hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability
Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculties are
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services
Office. The information in this publication will be made available in large print, taped or
computer-based format upon request”. The ADA Counselor for Coleman College is located
on the 1st floor.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
“Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling
course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College
System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty”. See the HCCS Student
Handbook for more information.
NOTICE:
“Students who repeat a course three or more times face significant tuition/fee increases at
HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor
about opportunities for tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal,
or if you are not receiving passing grades”.
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
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Week
1
Date
9-Jan-13
Lecture (2 hours)
Ch. 24 The Dental Hygiene
Care Plan
Ch. 69 Emergency Care Ch.
37 Anxiety & Pain Ctrl;
Anesthesia; Oraqix
2
16-Jan-13
3
23-Jan-13
4
30-Jan-13
5
2/6/2013
6
2/13/2013
7
2/20/2013
8
2/27/2013
9
3/6/2013
OFF
10
3/13/2013
3/20/2013
Ch. 51 Endocrine Disorder
or Hormonal Change
SPRING BREAK
Ch. 61 Family Abuse
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3/27/2013
Ch. 68 Diabetes Mellitus
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4/3/2013
13
4/10/2013
14
4/17/2013
Test 4/ Ch. 43
Hypersensitivity
Ch. 44 Stain Removal, Ch.
33 Tobacco
Test 5/Ch. 40 Adv
instrum/Ch 38 Sharpening
(pp596-607)
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24-Apr-13
Ch. 40 Adv Instrumentation;
Ch 15 Probing
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5/1/2013
Final Exam/Test 6
Ch. 39 Ultrasonic Scalers/
Prophy Jet
Exam 1 / Ch. 56 Patient
with a Disability
Ch. 58 Patient w/ Physical
Impairment
Ch. 30 Ortho, Ch. 31 Prosth,
Ch. 32 Implants
Exam 2/Ch. 48 Pregnant Pt
& Ch. 49 Pediatric Pt
Mid-term Exam Test 3
Lab (1 hour)
EagleSoft
Presentation (10 min.)
None
Guest Speaker
Locate Emer Equip in clinic;
Anesthesia process/procedure
Ch. 62 The Patient with Seizure
Disorders
Dr. Theresa McLean
Ultrasonics/Piezo
Ch. 66 Cardio
Disability Transfer
Ch. 57 The Patient Who is Homebound
Theresa JohnsonDentsply 2/1/13
Instructor from PT
Accommodations and
documentation
Dental Implants
Ch. 54 The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Patient
Ch. 53 Edentulous Patient
Treatment and documentation
Ch. 50 Cleft lip/palate
Process of care/Instrumentation
Review
Medication documentation
None
SPRING BREAK
Understanding competencies
Applying varnish
Pumice, prophy jet,Tobacco comp
Ch. 65 Respiratory Disease
Mobility, Arestin, Chlorhexidine,
Sharpening
Ch. 59 Hearing/Visual Impairment
Ultrasonics/Piezo; Nabors probe
Final Exam/Test 6
Theresa JohnsonDentsply 2/1/13
Pediatric Dentist
Ch. 52 Older Adult Patient
SPRING BREAK
Ch. 60 Dev or Behav Disorders, Ch. 63
Psych Disorders
Ch. 55 Pt w/Cancer, Ch.67 Blood
Disorders
Ch. 64 Substance-related Disorders
Calculus detecting
Oral Surgeon
None
Counselor
Nutritionist
Theresa JohnsonDentsply 4/24/13
Theresa JohnsonDentsply 4/24/13
Theresa JohnsonDentsply 4/24/13
None
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Syllabus Agreement
I have read this syllabus; I understand its implications and will abide by
it. I understand that if I fail to adhere to these requirements I will be
advised by my instructor the disciplinary actions that will be taken
against me. I understand that the course coordinator has the right to
make alterations to the class and exam schedule as needed.
Signature of Student: ________________
Date __________
Print Name: ________________________
Instructor’s Signature: ________________
Date __________________
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