Chabot College
Fall 2006
Replaced Fall 2011
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 50C
DENTAL HYGIENE ORIENTATION III
Catalog Description:
50C – Dental Hygiene Orientation III
.5 units
Orientation for second year dental students providing information regarding scheduling for complex cases,
course requirements, program policies and procedures as well as patient/clinical competencies. Prerequisite:
DH 81A. 9 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 9]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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recognize signs and symptoms of emergencies involving the child, adolescent, geriatric, and special
needs patient and follow the procedures for the dental hygiene clinic;
scale and root plane teeth using a systematic order, appropriate type, sharp, and correctly-contoured
instruments with minimum time and trauma;
demonstrate the use of power scaling instruments on selected patients;
apply postoperative procedures and instructions for the patient;
select and apply a variety of topical fluoride agents using a variety of methods;
select and apply appropriate desensitizing agents on selected patients;
select and apply appropriate agents for pit and fissure sealants on selected patients;
expose, process, mount and interpret diagnostically acceptable radiographic surveys on clinic
patients;
recognize clinically and discuss the value of preventive dental caries control and the role of the
hygienist in this activity;
demonstrate clinical competency in infection control techniques/prevention of disease transmissions;
apply ethical reasoning to dental hygiene practice;
serve all clients in the community without discrimination;
provide humane and compassionate care to all patients/clients;
demonstrate honesty in relationships with patients/clients, colleagues, and other professionals;
ensure the privacy of the patient/client during treatment and confidentiality of patient/client records;
adhere to state and federal laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene;
obtain, review, and update vital signs, medical history, family history, social history, and dental history
while recognizing cultural differences in populations;
manage the patient/client chart as a legal document and maintain its accuracy;
determine medical conditions that require special precaution or consideration prior to and/or during
dental hygiene treatment;
identify the patient/client at risk for a medical emergency and manage the patient/client care to
prevent an emergency;
perform a comprehensive examination using clinical, radiographic periodontal and dental charting, as
well as other data collection procedures to assess the patient's/client's needs;
determine priorities and establish oral health goals with the patient/client and/or guardian as an active
participant;
establish a planned sequence of educational and clinical services based on the dental hygiene
diagnosis, including etiology, prognosis, and treatment alternatives;
obtain the patient's/client's informed consent based on a thorough case presentation;
make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals;
use accepted infection control procedures;
provide an environment conducive to health by applying basic and advanced principles of dental
hygiene instrumentation without causing trauma to hard or soft tissue;
control pain and anxiety during treatment through the use of accepted clinical and behavioral
management strategies;
select and administer the appropriate antimicrobial or antibiotic agent with pre- and post-treatment
instructions;
provide adjunct dental hygiene services that can be legally performed in the State of California;
evaluate the effectiveness of planned clinical and education services and modify as necessary;
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Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 50C, Page 2
Fall 2006
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determine the appropriate maintenance schedule;
provide subsequent treatment or referrals based on evaluation of findings;
evaluate clients’ needs for comprehensive dental hygiene therapy.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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develop problem solving strategies for working with complex clinical cases;
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recognize the importance of scheduling strategies for successful completion of patient competencies;
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demonstrate the ability to recognize factors on medical/dental histories that will require patient
referral;
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identify the patient requirements that need to be met in order to successfully fulfill the clinical
requirements;
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demonstrate the ability to write a treatment/care plan that identifies patient risk factors, goals
interventions and evaluation mechanisms for complex cases;
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utilize advanced instrumentation to provide dental hygiene care;
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evaluate the use of advanced instrumentation.
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Problem solving strategies
Patient competencies
Scheduling
Medical/Dental referral
Patient requirements
Implementation of care planning/treatment planning for complex cases
Advanced Instrumentation for the periodontally involved patient
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Power Point presentations
Group Activities
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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Develop, implement and evaluate a care plan for a periodontally involved patient that
includes risk factors.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing advanced instrumentation in treating a moderate or
heavy case.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Attendance and participation
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Final Exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Mosby’s Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases, and Competencies, Daniel and Harfst, Mosby, 2002
Periodontal Instrumentation, Pattison & Pattison, Appleton & Lange, 1992
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, Malamed, C.V. Mosby, 2002 or most recent edition
Special Student Materials:
None
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Revised: 11/2/05