DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT ORIENTATION
STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
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A-B TECH: TOBACCO FREE
FYI: Since August 1, 2007, A-B Tech has been a tobacco free campus. Use of tobacco products
is not allowed in any buildings or on the campus grounds.
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS/RISKS
Allied Dental students who enter the Dental Hygiene Program have the potential of being
exposed to the following occupational hazards/risks: Bloodborne pathogens, ionizing radiation,
various hazardous chemicals and musculoskeletal disorders. All Allied Dental Students will be
expected to adhere to all institutional Bloodborne Pathogen and safety policies.
STUDENT MEDICAL FORM for NC Community College System Institutions
(See Attached Medical Form)
You must have the medical form completely filled out by your physician. The completed form
may be returned to Mrs. Fisher at the orientation; however, the deadline for submitting the
completed form is the first day of class.
IMMUNIZATION/VACCINATION RECORDS
Students will be immunized according to NC laws governing students. Students must have the
HBV vaccination series or sign a declination. You must have had injections #1 and #2 OR
sign the declination of your Hepatitis B vaccine by the first day of class. All students must
have a PPD within one year of entering the program. Proof of vaccinations or declination for
hepatitis B vaccine and results of the PPD must be given to the lead instructor on the first day of
class.
HEPATITIS B VACCINE
This immunization can be obtained through your family physician or your local health
department. The cost through the Buncombe County Health Department (828.250.5096) is:
Hep B only…… $ 46.00 per injection if you are 19 years old or older, $ 138.00 for the
series of (3).
No charge if you are 18 years old or younger.
Twinrix (Combination Hep A and Hep B)………..$ 62.00 per injection
$ 186.00 for the series of (3).
Tetanus……….. free
T Dap…………..$ 49 (tetanus with diphtheria)
PPD Skin Test….$15
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CPR CERTIFICATION
All Allied Dental students are required to have certification in Basic Life Support for the
Healthcare Provider. We require students take the course offered through A-B Tech’s Allied
Dental Program. This course will be conducted during your first Fall Semester (exact date TBD).
There will be a nominal fee for the course and CPR certification card. NO EXCEPTIONS will
be made for prior CPR Certification Courses that may still be current; this is done in order to
insure current certification throughout the 2 year program.
WAIT!
Do not have routine dental x-rays, cleaning or sealants done before entering program. Students
will use each other as patients as these skills are learned in the radiography, preclinical and
dental materials classes.
DRESS CODE
Purpose
Good grooming habits and personal hygiene must be a constant practice in a professional
atmosphere.
Each dental assistant or dental hygienist represents the entire profession. The patient whom
she/he serves is very apt to judge all other dental professionals by her/his appearance, health and
attitude toward her/his profession. No line of endeavor demands as much cleanliness of the body
and personal hygiene as does dental hygiene and dental assisting. This is not only because we
work so close to patients, but also because we are teachers of health and appearance.
The reason for the existence of any regulation on attire is that patients judge students by their
behavior and appearance. Whether or not they should judge students competence by their
behavior and appearance in or out of the clinic is immaterial, because studies prove that this is
the basis of their judgment. Patients should feel comfortable with the health care provider, not
put off by initial appearance. Therefore, we choose to present a fairly traditional appearance
rather than cutting-edge or unusual style.
The purpose of the allied dental student dress code is to provide students with guidelines for
appropriate dress in their school and professional environment. Student roles vary depending on
scheduled activities (i.e. clinic, laboratory, classroom). Therefore, separate guidelines for each
setting are required. The purpose of these guidelines is to set standards which will be uniformly
interpreted by students and faculty and which lend themselves to professionalism.
In all situations, each student should exhibit and be a model of optimum oral and personal
hygiene.
(a) thorough oral and personal hygiene must be practiced every day, and
(b) use of dependable deodorants is essential.
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Classroom Appearance
1.
Halter tops, exposed midriffs and short shorts are not appropriate classroom attire.
2.
Shoes and appropriate undergarments must be worn. Undergarments should not
show beyond clothes.
Laboratory/ Clinical Appearance
1.
Uniforms
A. Students must wear selected clinic uniforms during all lab/clinic sessions.
B. All uniforms should be clean and neatly pressed.
2.
Shoes: White, low-heeled, close-toed shoes are required. Athletics shoes may be
worn if totally white. They should be cleaned, polished and buffed at all times and
have clean laces if laced.
3.
A white, long-sleeved turtle neck or dickey or specifically designated t-shirt may be
worn under clinic uniforms during clinic sessions. No other color is permitted.
4.
One Cover-up design will be chosen for each class. Your name will be embroidered
on the cover-up.
5.
Hair must be kept clean and neat at all times. If hair is between collar and shoulder
length, it must be styled off the face or pulled back. If hair is longer than shoulder
length, it must be worn up or braided down the back so that hair does not fall forward
over the shoulder. Bangs or waves across the forehead must not fall below the
eyebrows. Hair must be styled in a neat manner so that it will not fall in the operator's
face or the patient's face, or block the unit light. Hairclips or barrettes must be
unobtrusive.
6.
Fingernails are to be trimmed short enough to be flush with the top of the finger pad.
Clear fingernail polish is acceptable if not chipped. No acrylic nails are allowed.
Cuticle should be kept healthy and intact.
7.
The only jewelry/pierced items which may be worn are a wristwatch; a pair of small,
plain earrings for students with pierced ears; and/or a necklace with a small chain
which may have a single, small charm or wedding/engagement ring and is worn under
the lab coat/ cover-up. Only one pair of earrings (no larger than a dime and of a
material that could be disinfected) may be worn at a time, one in each ear lobe. No
other visible jewelry and no visible pierced jewelry retainers may be worn. We
STRONGLY discourage tongue piercing due to high incidence of potential oral
health problems (infection, chipped teeth).
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8.
Glasses or face shields must be worn to protect the eyes. Face shields will be
provided. If you wear contact lenses or you do not already wear glasses, you will
need to purchase a pair of glasses with plain lenses and solid side panels.
9.
Perfume and other scented preparations should not be used, since they may be
offensive to some people.
10.
All make-up is to be unobtrusive and natural.
11.
Gum cannot be chewed during lab/clinic.
12.
No caps are to be worn, baseball style or otherwise.
13.
Tattoos that show outside the uniform/lab coat must be covered with makeup, or
Band-Aids.
INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF THE CLINIC UNIFORM MAY NOT BE WORN UNLESS
THE ENTIRE CRITERIA FOR CLINICAL APPEARANCE IS FOLLOWED,
WHETHER IN OR OUT OF CLINIC.
“SPICE” TRAINING
Included in DEN 111 Infection/Hazard Control class
Upon successful completion of DEN 111 Infection/Hazard Control course, students will acquire
the certification mandated by the North Carolina Statute .0206, Infection Control in Health Care
Facilities Rule, that requires that there be one person designated in each health care facility (i.e.
Dental Office Practice) that has completed the certified or state approved .0206 Infection Control
Course. The course will provide the most updated information relating to the NC laws
concerning Infection Control in Dental Practices, Epidemiology and Risk of Infection in the
dental office, Principals/Practices of Asepsis and Hand Hygiene, Disinfection and Sterilization in
the Dental Practice, Environmental Issues in Dental Practices, Engineering Controls, Work
Practices, Personal Protective Equipment, and Outbreaks and Safe Injection Practices; all
according to CDC, OSHA, OSAP, and SPICE guidelines.
Outcomes: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. List the elements of the pertinent NC Communicable Disease Laws that apply to the
prevention of bloodborne pathogens
2. Describe the epidemiology of dental care associated bloodborne pathogens
transmission
3. Discuss the principles and methods of decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization
of equipment, instruments, and waterlines used in dental practices
4. Demonstrate the principles of hand hygiene and medical asepsis
5. Demonstrate appropriate selection and use of recommended personal protective
equipment in the dental practice setting
6. Compare the NC Medical Waste management Rules to OSHA Rules for infectious
versus non-infectious medical/dental waste handling
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FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid packets may be obtained through AB Tech’s Financial Aid Office. For
information, contact Donna Turner at Ext. 161 or Crystal Smith at Ext 159.
In addition to possible grants and loans, all scholarships available are handled through the
Financial Aid Office. Scholarship opportunities will be listed in your Dental Hygiene Clinic
Manual, Introduction Section. (purchased for Fall Courses)
ITEMS TO PURCHASE
You will need to purchase the following items. These items will be used for all DEN 121 lab
sessions.
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Scrubs & Cover-Ups with name embroidered on the front – color and style
chosen by the Dental Hygiene Department. Specific information will be given at
orientation session: order after orientation but before July 15th and wear first
day of class.
Purchased at :
Read’s Uniform Center
123 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC
828.298-5282
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Pair safety glasses with solid side shields (Source may be Walmart’s
“Shooting/Hunting” department; bring first day of class)
1
Pair heavy duty Nitrile gloves (purchased through program first week of
class- cost about $5.00)
Dental Hygiene Curriculum
Estimate of Cost In-State Tuition (2/12)
**All costs listed are estimates and are subject to change.
First Semester (Fall)
Tuition
Fees :
Student Insurance
Activity Fee
Computer Use and Technology Fee
Consumable Supply Fees
Books
Instrument Kit #1
Uniforms / Shoes / 2 Coverups
Nitrile Gloves (first week of class)
Safety Glasses
ADHA Student Member Dues
(first week of class)
Total
$
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$900
2
19
16
30
700
340
245
10
10
80
2352
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Second Semester (Spring)
Tuition
Fees :
Student Insurance
Activity Fee
Computer Use and Technology Fee
Consumable Supply Fees
Books
Instrument Kit #2
Total
$900
2
19
16
30
550
400
$ 1917
Total
$ 900
2
19
16
30
275
300
$ 1542
Third Semester (Summer)
Tuition
Fees :
Student Insurance
Activity Fee
Computer Use and Technology Fee
Consumable Supply Fees
Books
Instrument kit #3
Fourth Semester (Fall)
Tuition
Fees :
Student Insurance
Activity Fee
Computer Use and Technology Fee
Consumable Supply Fees
Books
National Board Review Course
National Board Examination
ADHA Student Member Dues
Total
$ 900
2
19
16
30
300
200 – 600
380+
80
$ 1927- 2327
Total
$ 900
2
19
16
30
300
40
40
1350+
350
75+
$ 3122
Fifth Semester (Spring)
Tuition
Fees :
Student Insurance
Activity Fee
Computer Use and Technology Fee
Consumable Supply Fees
Books
Graduation Fee
A-BTech Dental Hygiene Pin
CITA Regional Board Examination, Site/Facility Fee
CITA State Board Trip
State Fee for Licensure
Approximate Grand Total
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$ 10,860 – 11,260
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The 1995 ADHA House of Delegates has approved and ratified the following Code of Ethics for
Dental Hygienists. Six years in the making, acknowledgment and appreciation go to the Special
Committee on Ethics - including Gail Bemis, RDH, chair, Karla Girts, RSDH, RDH; Merry Jo
Thoele, RDH, BA; and Beverly Whitford, RDH, BS - plus consultant, Mary Alice Gaston, RDH,
MS, for their efforts and dedication.
Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists
1.
Preamble
As dental hygienists, we are a community of professionals devoted to the prevention of disease
and the promotion and improvement of the public's health. We are preventive oral health
professionals who provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to the public. We strive
to live meaningful, productive, satisfying lives that simultaneously serve our profession, our
society, the world, and us. Our actions, behaviors, and attitudes are consistent with our
commitment to public service. We endorse and incorporate the Code into our daily lives.
2.
Purpose
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of ethical consciousness,
decision making, and practice by the members of the profession. Specific objectives of the
Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics are
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to increase our professional and ethical consciousness and sense of ethical
responsibility.
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to lead us to recognize ethical issues and choices and to guide us in making more
informed ethical decisions.
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to establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct.
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to provide a statement of the ethical behavior the public can expect from us.
The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics is meant to influence us throughout our careers. It stimulates
our continuing study of ethical issues and challenges us to explore our ethical responsibilities.
The Code establishes concise standards of behavior to guide the public's expectations of our
profession and supports existing dental hygiene practice, laws, and regulations. By holding
ourselves accountable to meeting the standards stated in the Code, we enhance the public's trust
on which our professional privilege and status are founded.
3.
Key Concepts
Our beliefs, principles, values, and ethics are concepts reflected in the Code. They are the
essential elements of our comprehensive and definitive code of ethics, and are Interrelated and
mutually dependent.
4.
Basic Beliefs
We recognize the importance of the following beliefs that guide our practice and provide context
for our ethics:
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The services we provide contribute to the health and well being of society.
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Our education and licensure qualify us to serve the public by preventing and treating
oral disease and helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health.
Individuals have intrinsic worth, are responsible for their own health, and are entitled to
make choices regarding their health.
Dental hygiene care is an essential component of overall healthcare and we function
interdependently with other healthcare providers.
All people should have access to healthcare, including oral healthcare.
We are individually responsible for our actions and the quality of care we provide.
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Fundamental Principles
These fundamental principles, universal concepts, and general laws of conduct provide the
foundation for our ethics.
Universality
The principle of universality assumes that, if one individual judges an action to be right or wrong
in a given situation, other people considering the same action in the same situation would make
the same judgment.
Complementarity
The principle of complementarity assumes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic
human rights. It requires us to act toward others in the same way they would act toward us if
roles were reversed. In all relationships, it means considering the values and perspective of
others before making decisions or taking actions affecting them.
Ethics
Ethics are the general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society. As
generally accepted actions, they can be judged by determining the extent to which they promote
good and minimize harm. Ethics compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention
activities.
Community
This principle expresses our concern for the bond between individuals, the community, and
society in general. It leads us to preserve natural resources and inspires us to show concern
for the global environment.
Responsibility
Responsibility is central to our ethics. We recognize that there are guidelines for making ethical
choices and accept responsibility for knowing and applying them. We accept the consequences
of our actions or the failure to act and are willing to make ethical choices and publicly affirm
them.
6.
Core Values
We acknowledge these values as general guides for our choices and actions.
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Individual autonomy and respect for human beings
People have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to
treatment, and they have the right to hill disclosure of all relevant information so that they can
make informed choices about their care.
Confidentiality
We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a demonstration of the
value we place on individual autonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation
of a confidence.
Societal Trust
We value client trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions
and behavior.
Non malfeasance
We accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients
and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment.
Beneficence
We have a primary role in promoting the well being of individuals and the public by engaging in
health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Justice and Fairness
We value justice and support the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources. We
believe all people should have access to high-quality, affordable oral healthcare.
Veracity
We accept our obligation to tell the truth and assume that others will do the same. We value selfknowledge and seek truth and honesty in all relationships.
7.
Standards of Professional Responsibility
We are obligated to practice our profession in a manner that supports our purpose, beliefs, and
values in accordance with the fundamental principles that support our ethics. We acknowledge
the following responsibilities:
To Ourselves as Individuals...
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Avoid self-deception, and continually strive for knowledge and personal growth.
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Establish and maintain a lifestyle that supports optimal health.
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Create a safe work environment.
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Assert our own interests in ways that are fair and equitable.
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Seek the advice and counsel of others when challenged with ethical dilemmas.
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Have realistic expectations of ourselves and recognize our limitations.
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To Ourselves as Professionals...
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Enhance professional competencies through continuous learning in order to practice
according to high standards of care.
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Support dental hygiene peer-review systems and quality-assurance measures.
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Develop collaborative professional relationships and exchange knowledge to enhance
our own life-long professional development.
To Family and Friends...
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Support the efforts of others to establish and maintain healthy lifestyles and respect the
rights of friends and family.
To Clients...
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Provide oral healthcare utilizing high levels of professional knowledge, judgment,
and skill.
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Maintain a work environment that minimizes the risk of harm.
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Serve all clients without discrimination and avoid action toward any individual or group
that may be interpreted as discriminatory.
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Hold professional client relationships confidential.
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Communicate with clients in a respectful manner.
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Promote ethical behavior and high standards of care by all dental hygienists.
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Serve as an advocate for the welfare of clients.
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Provide clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their
oral health and encourage their full participation in treatment decisions and goals.
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Refer clients to other healthcare providers when their needs are beyond our ability or
scope of practice.
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Educate clients about high-quality oral healthcare.
To Colleagues...
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Conduct professional activities and programs, and develop relationships in ways that are
honest, responsible, and appropriately open and candid.
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Encourage a work environment that promotes individual professional growth and
development.
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Collaborate with others to create a work environment that minimizes risk to the
personal health and safety of our colleagues.
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Manage conflicts constructively.
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Support the efforts of other dental hygienists to communicate the dental hygiene
philosophy of preventive oral care.
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Inform other healthcare professionals about the relationship between general and oral
health.
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Promote human relationships that are mutually beneficial, including those with other
healthcare professionals.
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To Employees and Employers...
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Conduct professional activities and programs and develop relationships in ways that are
honest, responsible, open and candid.
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Manage conflicts constructively.
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Support the right of our employees and the employers to work in an environment that
promotes wellness.
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Respect the employment rights of our employers and employees.
To the Dental Hygiene Profession...
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Participate in the development and advancement of our profession.
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Avoid conflicts of interest and declare them when they occur.
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Seek opportunities to increase public awareness and understanding of oral health
practices.
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Act in ways that bring credit to our profession while demonstrating appropriate respect
for colleagues in other professions.
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Contribute times talent, and financial resources to support and promote our profession.
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Promote a positive image for our profession.
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Promote a framework for professional education that develops dental hygiene
competencies to meet the oral and overall health needs of the public.
To the Community and Society...
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Recognize and uphold the laws and regulations governing our profession.
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Document and report inappropriate, inadequate, or substandard care and/or illegal
activities by any healthcare provider, to the responsible authorities.
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Use peer review as a mechanism for identifying inappropriate, inadequate, or
substandard care and for modifying and improving the care provided by dental
hygienists.
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Comply with local, state, and federal statutes that promote public health and safety.
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Develop support systems and quality-assurance programs in the workplace to assist
dental hygienists in providing the appropriate standard of care.
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Promote access to dental hygiene services for all, supporting justice and fairness in the
distribution of healthcare resources.
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Act consistently with the ethics of the global scientific community of which our
profession is a part.
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Create a healthful workplace ecosystem to support a healthy environment.
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Recognize and uphold our obligation to provide pro bono service.
To Scientific Investigation...
We accept responsibility for conducting research according to the fundamental principles
underlying our ethical beliefs in compliance with universal codes, governmental standards and
professional guidelines for the care and management of experimental subjects. We acknowledge
our ethical obligations to the scientific community:
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Conduct research that contributes knowledge that is valid and useful to our clients and
society.
Use research methods that meet accepted scientific standards.
Use research resources appropriately.
Systematically review and justify research in progress to insure the most favorable
benefit-to-risk ratio to research subjects.
Submit all proposals involving human subjects to an appropriate human subject review
committee.
Secure appropriate institutional committee approval for the conduct of research
involving animals.
Obtain informed consent from human subjects participating in research that is based on
specifications published in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46.
Respect the confidentiality and privacy of data.
Seek opportunities to advance dental hygiene knowledge through research by providing
financial, human, and technical resources whenever possible.
Report research results in a timely manner.
Report research findings completely and honestly, drawing only those conclusions that
are supported by the data presented.
Report the names of Investigators fairly and accurately.
Interpret the research and the research of others accurately and objectively, drawing
conclusions
that are supported by the data presented and seeking clarity when uncertain.
Critically evaluate research methods and results before applying new theory and
technology in practice.
Be knowledgeable concerning currently accepted preventive and therapeutic methods,
products, and technology and their application to our practice.
Dental Hygiene Program Mission
The mission of the AB Tech Dental Hygiene Program is to prepare students for licensure as
dental hygienists and to meet the job requirements to participate as a member of the dental team
in the delivery of dental health care to the public in accordance with the ADA accreditation
standards.
Dental Hygiene Program Philosophy
The philosophy of the dental hygiene department is twofold: (1) that of providing an educational
environment that promotes problem solving, self-discipline and self-esteem in acquiring the
skills necessary to provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care to the public; (2) that
of encouraging the students to recognize the need for continued growth by actively supporting
their chosen profession, participating in community activities, and continuing their education,
“in the interest of the dental hygiene profession and the public it serves.”
Program Goals
In order to prepare students for licensure as dental hygienists and to meet job requirements
needed to participate as a member of the dental team in the delivery of dental health care to the
public, our goals are to provide the students with opportunities:
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to become competent in providing the dental hygiene process of care, including
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation using evidence-based best
practices, including:
a). providing care for a child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically
complex patient
b). providing dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease,
including moderate to severe periodontal disease
2.
to become competent in interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact
with diverse populations
3.
to become competent in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating communitybased oral health programs
4.
to become competent in providing appropriate life support measures for medical
emergencies which may occur in dental hygiene practice
5.
to become competent in applying ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts to the provision
and/or support of oral health care services.
6.
to become competent in the application of self-assessment skills to prepare for life-long
Learning
7.
to become competent in the evaluation of current scientific literature
8.
to become competent in problem-solving strategies related to comprehensive patient care
and the management of patients
Entry Level Clinical Competencies
Upon graduation the students will be clinically competent, being able to:
1.
Maintain a professional attitude toward patients and members of the dental profession.
2.
Prevent transfer of disease by providing adequate protection for the patient and self in the
dental environment.
3.
Recognize and observe all safety measures in the handling and use of all materials,
instruments and equipment.
4.
Follow HIPAA guidelines to insure confidentiality during patient care and use of patient
records.
5.
Accurately record all facts pertinent to a patient’s condition or treatment.
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6.
Collect, evaluate and utilize sufficient information from the patient to complete a medical
and dental health history, identifying possible problems that could require medical
consultation or alternative treatment, and to determine the patient’s ASA classification.
7.
Complete and evaluate vital signs to identity possible problems that could require
medical consultation or alternative treatment.
8.
Inspect the intra and extraoral structures of the head and neck for possible pathology or
deviations from normal.
9.
Expose, process and mount diagnostically acceptable radiographs and digital images
while providing adequate protection for the patient, operator and dental staff. Critique
radiographs/images for technique, anatomy, and possible pathology.
10.
Make alginate impressions of the dentition with accurate detail of all hard and soft tissues
necessary for study models or bleaching trays.
11.
Pour, trim and finish study models that have proper outline form and accurate detail of
hard and soft tissues.
12.
Collect and record accurate information about the periodontium to help assess the
periodontal status of the patient.
13.
Assess patient’s risk for caries, periodontal disease, oral pharyngeal cancer, and orally
related systemic conditions.
14.
Assess the patient’s risk for a medical emergency during dental care. During role play,
demonstrate effective response to medial emergency situations.
15.
Document oral conditions using an intraoral camera.
16.
Assess the nutritional needs of the patient and provide counseling.
17.
Assess the patient’s need for antimicrobials and use or place them as indicated.
18.
Present a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan to the patient after all
assessment data has been collected and evaluated.
19.
Provide home care/plaque control instructions which meet the individual needs of the
patient.
20.
Assess the patient’s need for pain control and plan and/or provide treatment, minimizing
patient discomfort.
21.
Use appropriate instrumentation techniques that will debride all surfaces of the teeth/
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implants without unnecessary trauma to the hard or soft tissues.
22.
Offer selective polishing using techniques that remove stain from the teeth without trauma
to the hard or soft tissues.
23.
Clean removable dental appliances
24.
Record all existing dental conditions necessary for patient evaluation, permanent records,
and dental referral.
25.
Apply topical fluoride / fluoride varnish using procedures that allow for complete
coverage of all surfaces and optimal uptake of the fluoride.
26.
Apply pit and fissure sealants using procedures that provide maximum retentive
properties.
27.
Maintain instruments and equipment for maximum performance and longevity.
28.
Efficiently perform the necessary activities to manage and maintain the business office
of the Teaching Clinic.
29.
Accept responsibility for providing support to other Students, Faculty and Business
Office Personnel while assigned to Office Assistant, Clinic Assistant, Screening Assistant,
or Radiographic Assistant duties.
Lab Competencies
1.
Demonstrate preparing and placing temporary restoration material.
2.
Demonstrate placement of retraction cord.
3.
Demonstrate suture removal.
4.
Demonstrate monitoring nitrous oxide oxygen analgesia.
5.
Demonstrate placement and removable of periodontal dressing
BACKGROUND CHECK
In order to determine suitability for a license to practice dental hygiene, most State Dental
Practice Acts mandate the State Board of Dental Examiners make a thorough investigation of
your personal records and employment history. It is in the public’s best interest that any and all
relevant information concerning your personal and employment history be disclosed. Therefore,
you may be requested to authorize any former and present employers, educational institutions,
doctors or other healthcare professionals including mental health, alcohol treatment centers,
hospitals or other repositories of medical records, government agencies, criminal and civil
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courts, including any private law firms and or certification/licensing boards or commissions, any
other individual agency or firm to produce and provide true copies of any and all information and
documents, including but not limited to privileged or confidential documents to the Board
regarding yourself.
REGISTRATION
Prior to your assigned registration date for each semester an instructor will create an education
plan (ed-plan) in WebAdvisor for you. It is your responsibility to follow this ed plan and register
yourselves on-line:
Access to WebAdvisor is attained by: www.abtech.edu >student > WebAdvisor
Instructions for registration are found at:
http://abtech.edu/Student_Services/registration/WAReg.html
The ed plan will only list the Subject Name and Course Number. Once your ed plan has been
created you will be sent an e-mail. You must carefully read the e-mail because some courses
have more than one Section and you will be assigned the section you are to register for. The email will tell you exactly which Section (D1, D2, YD5, etc.) of the course to register for:
Example: DEN 121 D1>> DEN =Subject
121= Course Number
D1 = Section
At the time you register you may pay online or print a statement of your charges and pay in
the business office at a later date. Tuition must be paid before the first day of class or your
name will be dropped from the classes for which you registered and no registrations may occur
once the class has started. Pay attention to payment registration deadlines!
It is your responsibility to follow the ed plan created for you each semester to insure you have all
the required courses necessary for graduation!
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