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DENTAL ASSISTING COMPREHENSIVE
5-YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW
October 26, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dental Assisting Program Mission
Introduction
Community Needs Assessment
Curriculum Development
Accreditation
Program Accomplishments
Quantitative Indicators (2011-2012)
Quantitative Indicators for 5-year program review 2007-2012
Quantitative Indicators Description
Perkins IV Core Indicators 2010-2011 Analysis
Outcome and Goal Achievement
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Map: Student Learning Outcomes Grid
Assessment Plan
PLO Assessment Timetable
Analysis of Student Outcome and Goal Achievement
Program Assessment
Evidence of Student Learning
DENT 150 – PLO1 (fall 2009)
DENT 152 – PLO 2 (spring 2010)
DENT 176 – PLO 2 (fall 2010)
DENT 152 – PLO 3 (spring 2011)
DENT 151 – PLO 1 (fall 2011)
DENT 150 – PLO 3 (fall 2011)
DENT 164 – PLO 2 (fall 2012)
Program Action Plan
Program Strengths
Program Weaknesses
Significant Program Actions
Engaged Community
Recognize and Support Best Practices
Planning and Policy Considerations
Budgetary Considerations
Appendix
2011-2012 Community Experts who Share Their Expertise
Curriculum Evaluation Guide
Student Survey of Netbook Initiative (October 2009)
Student Exit Survey of Netbook Initiative (April 2010)
2007-2008 Employer Survey
2008-2009 Employer Survey
2009-2010 Employer Survey
2010-2011 Employer Survey
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2011-2012 Employer Survey
2007-2008 Student Exit Survey
2008-2009 Student Exit Survey
2009-2010 Student Exit Survey
2010-2011 Student Exit Survey
2011-2012 Student Exit Survey
2011-2012 Community Service Events
Carl D. Perkins Industry Validation Advisory Committee
Approval by UHMC Dental Advisory Board members
External Grants
$17.9M released for Maui projects
Rubric for Evaluating Outcome and Goal Achievement
Degree Program Review Assessment Rubric
Degree Program Review Examples of Evidence
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Dental Assisting students exposing radiographs on a manikin.
Oral Surgeon Dr. Michael Clarke reviews cone beam (ICAT) technology with DA students.
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University of Hawai’i Maui College
Dental Assisting Program Comprehensive 5-year Review
2007-2012
Program Mission Statement
The UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program is dedicated to educating and preparing
dental assisting leaders for careers in a diverse and changing health care environment
and providing a liberal education as well as outstanding clinical experiences.
The curriculum reflects the core values of the dental profession in private and public
health settings. The program is committed to creating a humanistic, educational
environment that will facilitate the development of responsible, ethical, oral health
professionals who are sensitive to patient needs and competent in all areas of dental
assisting. The program strives to produce graduates who are confident and
compassionate in their profession and competent in self-assessment in preparation for
lifelong learning.
Educational and clinical services provided by dental assisting students include dental
health education, disease prevention, and promoting the highest standards of oral
health care for a diverse population of patients.
Introduction
The University of Hawaii Maui College Dental Assisting Program began in fall 2002 in
response to community need for dental auxiliaries (dental assistants and dental
hygienists) and an urgent need to increase the number of oral health providers in Maui
County. Dental and oral health are priorities of the Surgeon General and the Hawaii
Health Department. Hawaii is below the national average for access to oral health care.
Lorrin Pang, M.D., Maui County Health Officer estimates 33 percent of Maui County
residents do not have adequate access to dental health care. The issues are complex
and include lack of public water fluoridation, inadequate reimbursement for dental care,
and shortage of dental auxiliaries. On the whole, Neighbor Islands, where the rates of
poverty, lack of insurance, and Medicaid coverage are highest, have greater needs and
fewer available dentists than O’ahu. The entire island of Maui is recognized by the
federal government as a Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas and continues to
need qualified dental assisting professionals.
The UH Maui College’s Dental Assisting Program is a two-semester program that
provides students with the skills needed to succeed in the dental profession. Accredited
by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADACODA),
the Dental Assisting Program offers classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training
at the Maui Oral Health Center and private dental offices on Maui.
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Community Needs Assessment
A needs survey was completed prior to program initiation. The Community Needs
Assessment based on 28 returned surveys (more than 50% of Maui dentists and all of
the UHMC Dental Advisory Committee) demonstrated a high demand for dental
assistants and dental hygienists. Respondents indicated trying to hire a dental assistant
position 29 times just within the last six months. At least 54 new full-time dental
assistants were hired either because of work expansion or retirements in the last three
years, and they expect to hire collectively 39 full-time and 27 part-time dental assistants
over the next five years. There was almost complete agreement among responding
practitioners (94%) that there is a shortage of dental assistants and (85%) dental
hygienists in Maui County.
Currently, there were at least 7 inquiries of UH Maui College Dental Assisting students
for full-time and part-time dental assisting positions on Maui and additional dental
assisting positions are advertised in the Maui News. All UHMC Dental Assisting
Program graduates wanting to secure work, are working in a dental office (9 of 17 2012
graduates.) Through the current challenging economic climate, there remain many
employment opportunities in the dental profession.
Curriculum Development
The Dental Assisting Program was designed to be the first step in a Career Ladder
Dental Assisting Certificate/Associate of Science Dental Hygiene Program. The
Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program was given accreditation, without reporting
requirements by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
(ADACODA) in August 2011. The program commenced in March 2009, admitting 10
students, 9 of which graduated in spring 2011, having completed the AS in Dental
Hygiene. In fall 2011, 10 dental hygiene students were admitted and it is expected that
10 students will graduate this spring 2013. All students admitted to the DH program are
graduates of the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program.
Accreditation
The program applied for and received, with reporting requirements, initial accreditation
from the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA
CODA) in spring of 2003. Full seven-year accreditation, without reporting requirements,
was granted in January 2006. At the Dental Assisting Program site visit in April 2010,
the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program was granted accreditation, without
reporting requirements for the maximum of seven years.
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This program review summarizes 5 years (2007-2012) of growth and development
of the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program.
Accomplishments include:
1.
Continued accreditation by American Dental Association Commission on Dental
Accreditation (ADACODA) of approval, without reporting requirements in 2010. Next
site visit will be April 2017.
2.
Implementation and continuation of UHMC netbook project with a great success.
Students report increased ability to assess curriculum and program information and
improved student satisfaction with program.
3.
Applied for and received grant funding for the implementation of Ipad technology
for faculty assessment of student skills in the clinical setting.
4.
Active collaboration with Maui Oral Health Center staff, Dental Hygiene Faculty
and students, UHMC Dental Advisory Committee, Maui dentists and industry
specialists. In 2011-2012, thirty local dental professionals, including dentists, hygienist,
dental insurance executives, equipment and supply representatives, and others have
offered their expertise as guest speakers and/or have offered office visitations to our
students. Students practiced at 10 externship sites, including general and specialty
dental offices.
5. Solicited and granted funds for retro-fit to digital radiography. Employer dentists
report that our graduates are well-trained in dental radiography at the September 2012
Maui County Dental Society meeting and in 2012 16 0f 17 Dental Assisting graduates
felt that they were extremely well trained in dental radiography.
6. Solicited and granted funds for the “Dental Packets for All of Maui’s Babies” Project at
Maui Memorial Medical Center and for pediatric dental offices on Maui. Started in 2009,
approximately 4,000 packets are distributed annually. In a sampling of WIC clients who
received the Baby Dental Packets, 47% reported that the only infant dental information
they received was from the Baby Dental Packets Project, and of those who had some
dental knowledge previous to receiving the Baby Packets, 91% said they learned half of
their dental knowledge from the Baby Packets. Maui Mayor Arakawa honored this
program with a proclamation of October 18, 2012 as Baby Dental Packets Project Day
on Maui.
7. Active recruitment of students at Maui High School College Fairs, UHMC Dental
Assisting Orientation Meetings, Maui High and Baldwin High School class
presentations, and health fairs. UHMC Dental Assisting students and faculty
participated in 31 recruiting and community awareness events in 2011-2012. The
UHMC Dental Assisting Career Shadowing Program had 4 high school student
participants in 2011-2012.
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8.The UHMC Dental Assisting Program was awarded The Vocational Service Award by
the Kihei Sunrise Rotary Club for our community endeavors in March 2012. Two dental
assisting students were awarded scholarships.
9. Accepted a full class of 18 students (this is appropriate due to 6:1 ADACODA student
faculty ratio) in Fall 2012 from a pool of 43 qualified applicants. This is double the
number of students enrolled in the program in 2007. Since its inception in 2003, the UH
Maui College Dental Assisting Program has had 146 graduates. Since 2007-2012, there
were 107 graduates.
10. All faculty members completed an educational methodology course in 2011. All
students and faculty attend the Hawaii Dental Association Convention on Oahu to
attend courses with their future colleagues and research various products and services
at the vendor exhibits.
Quantitative Indicators
I.
Quantitative Indicators
College: University of Hawaii Maui College
Program: Dental Assisting
Program did not provide date of the last comprehensive review.
Program Description
No Content.
Part I. Quantitative Indicators
Overall Program Health: Healthy
Majors Included: DENT
Program Year
Demand Indicators
Demand Health Call
09-1010-1111-12
1
New & Replacement Positions (State)
63
73
69
2*New & Replacement Positions (County Prorated)
6
9
10
3
*Number of Majors
21
11
17
4
SSH Program Majors in Program Classes
300
46
388
5
SSH Non-Majors in Program Classes
105 385 220
6
SSH in All Program Classes
405 431 608
7
FTE Enrollment in Program Classes
14
14
20
8
Total Number of Classes Taught
9
9
20
Healthy
Program Year
Efficiency Indicators
Efficiency Health Call
09-10
10-11
11-12
7
9
Average Class Size
17.3
18.7
13
10
*Fill Rate
96%
93%
94%
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FTE BOR Appointed Faculty
2
2
2
12 *Majors to FTE BOR Appointed Faculty 10.3
5.3
8.5
13
24.1
12.3
10.2
0.9
0.9
1.7
13a
Majors to Analytic FTE Faculty
Analytic FTE Faculty
Healthy
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Overall Program Budget Allocation
$74,786$85,055Not Yet Reported
14a
General Funded Budget Allocation $85,286$67,055Not Yet Reported
14b
Special/Federal Budget Allocation
$0
$0
Not Yet Reported
14c
Tuition and Fees
$0
$0
Not Yet Reported
15
Cost per SSH
$185
16 Number of Low-Enrolled (<10) Classes
0
$197 Not Yet Reported
0
2
Program Year
Effectiveness Indicators
Effectiveness Health Call
09-1010-1111-12
17 Successful Completion (Equivalent C or Higher) 97% 99% 100%
18
Withdrawals (Grade = W)
19
*Persistence (Fall to Spring)
5
0
0
82% 62% 100%
20 *Unduplicated Degrees/Certificates Awarded
16
17
14
20a
Degrees Awarded
0
0
0
20b
Certificates of Achievement Awarded
0
0
0
20c
Advanced Professional Certificates Awarded
0
0
0
Other Certificates Awarded 16
17
14
Healthy
20d
21
External Licensing Exams Passed N/A N/A 0%
22
Transfers to UH 4-yr
2
2
0
22a
Transfers with credential from program
0
0
0
22b
Transfers without credential from program
2
2
0
Distance Education:
Program Year
8
Completely On-line Classes
09-1010-1111-12
23
Number of Distance Education Classes Taught
0
0
0
24
Enrollment Distance Education Classes
0
0
0
25
Fill Rate
0%
0%
0%
26
Successful Completion (Equivalent C or Higher)
0%
0%
0%
27
Withdrawals (Grade = W)
0
0
0
0%
0%
28Persistence (Fall to Spring Not Limited to Distance Education) 0%
Perkins IV Core Indicators
2010-2011
Goal Actual Met
29 1P1 Technical Skills Attainment 90.10100.00 Met
30
2P1 Completion
45.00 16.67 Not Met
313P1 Student Retention or Transfer56.00 58.33
Met
32
Met
4P1 Student Placement
51.00 57.14
33 5P1 Nontraditional Participation 16.25 0.00 Not Met
34 5P2 Nontraditional Completion 15.15 0.00 Not Met
Last Updated: August 6th, 2012
Qualitative Indicators for 5-year program review 2007-2012
Demand
Occupation Demand
1. Annual new and replacement State
Positions
2. Annual new and replacement County
Positions
3. Number of majors
F07
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
47
49
63
73
69
5
6
9
10
11[16]
11
21
11
17
4. Student semester hours for program
majors in all program classes
5. Student semester hours for nonprogram majors in all program classes
6. Student semester hours for all
program classes
7. FTE enrollment in Program Classes
165[162]
133
300
345[46]
388
NA
247
105
385
220
165
380
405
431
608
11[11.2]
13
14
14
20
8. Total Number of classes taught
9
9
9
9
20
Healthy
Healthy
Cautionary
Healthy
Determination of the program’s health
based on demand
Efficiency
9. Average class size
11[11.2]
16.6
17.3
18.7
17[13]
10. Class fill rate
60.22%
84%
96%
93%
94%
11. FTE of BOR appointed program
faculty
1.0
1.0
1[2]
1[2]
1[2]
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Student/Faculty ratio
12. Number of Majors per FTE faculty
1:16,
Lab 1:6
11[18]
1:16, Lab
1:6
11[18]
1:16, Lab
1:6
18[10.3]
1:16,
Lab 1:6
18[5.3]
1:16, Lab
1:6
18[8.5]
12.9
0.9
24.1
0.9
12.3
0.9
10.2
1.7
13. Majors to FTE Analytic Faculty
13a. Analytic FTE Faculty
14. Program Budget allocations
*
*
$74,786
$85,055
*
14a. General Funded Budget Allocation
C/P
C/P
$85,286
$67,055
C/P
14b. Special/Federal Budget Allocation
C/P
C/P
$0
$0
C/P
15. Cost per student semester hour
C/P
C/P
$185
$197
C/P
16. Number of low-enrolled (<10) classes
0
0
0
0
0 [2]
Healthy
Cautionary
Healthy
Determination of program’s health
Healthy
based on Efficiency
[ ] system data
* See narrative discussion
C/P denotes that the college, if necessary provides the measure
Effectiveness
18. Withdrawals (Grade=W)
19. Persistence of majors Fall to Spring
19a. Persistence Spring to Fall
20. Unduplicated Degrees/ Certificates
Awarded
20a. Numbers of degrees and certificates
earned (annual) Certificate of
Completion Program
20b. Certificate of Achievement Awarded
20c. Academic Subject Certificates
Awarded
20d. Other Certificates Awarded
21. External Licensing Exam
22. Number of students transferred
(enrolled) to a four-year institution
22a. Transfers with Degree From Program
22b. Transfers without Degree from
Program
Distance Education, Completely On-line
Classes
22. Number of Distance Education
Classes Taught
23. Enrollment Distance Education
Classes
24. Fill Rate
25. Successful Completion (Equivalent C
or Higher)
26. Withdrawals (Grade =W)
27. Persistence (Fall to Spring Not Limited
to Distance Education
Perkins Core Indicators
28. Academic Attainment (1P1)
28. Technical Skill Attainment (1P2)
29. Completion Rate (2P1)
30. Student Retention or Transfer (3P1)
31. Placement in Employment, Education,
& Military (4P1)
32. Non-traditional Participation (5P1)
33. Non-traditional Completion (5P2)
Determination of program’s health
based on effectiveness
F07
08-09
0
100
100
adjusted
10
09-10
2 [5]
97%
90%
adjusted
16[10]
10-11
0
99%
100%
adjusted
18[17]
11-12
0
100%
100%
15 [10]
16[10]
18[17]
17[14]
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
16
0
2
18[17]
16
2
17[14]
16
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
87.5
100
100
100
100
100
44.0
55.00
50
100
66.67
88.24
100
100
57.14
77.78
50
100
54.14
7.78
50
100
16.67
58.33
57.14
16.00
15.25
0
0
Cautionary
1 [0]
1 [0]
Healthy
0
0
Cautionary
0
0
Healthy
100
11
1
17[14]
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I.
Quantitative Indicators
A. Demand Indicators
Demand health call for the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program is
Healthy. Ten of 17 total students are employed in a dental office, working as a
dental assistant or as a front office receptionist. Nine students are pursuing
admittance to the UH Maui College Dental Hygiene Program and taking prerequisite courses in preparation to apply. All 17 2012 Dental Assisting
graduates are working in dental offices and/or pursuing admittance to the
UHMC Dental Hygiene Program. Student employment placement and
demand has remained steady and all UH Maui College Dental Assisting
Program graduates were able to secure dental jobs.
B. Efficacy Indicators
Efficacy health call for the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program is
Healthy. The Dental Assisting Program has increased in the number of
qualified applicants due to determined promotion at monthly general
orientation meetings advertised in the local newspaper, a high school careershadowing program, high school career fairs, and dental program orientations
at local high schools and at UH Maui College.
Due to American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
(ADACODA) accreditation requirements, the maximum class size is 18
students. There is only one full-time faculty member (2 reported.)
Number of qualified applicants
Number of students starting fall semester in
DA program
(Maximum capacity is 18 students)
F07
11
11
F08
13
12
F09
24
18
F10
49
18
F11
42
18
C. Effectiveness Indicators
Effectiveness health call for the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program is
Healthy. The Dental Assisting program has a high graduation rate ranging
from 90-100% over the 10 years of the program. This is particularly
significant because dental assistants are able to work without completion of
the certificate program.
In spring 2012, the University of Hawaii Maui College granted 17 DENT major
students the Certificate of Completion certificate. All of the dental assisting
graduates are working in the dental office or completing courses in the pursuit
to be accepted in the UH Maui College Dental Hygiene Program.
In the past, students have not all taken the Dental Assisting National Board
(DANB) Certification Exam and performance is not consistent ranging from
72%-100%. In working with UH Maui College and the Dental Assisting
National Board, Dental Assisting students now have access to computer
testing of the Dental Assisting National Board Exam at UH Maui College,
resulting in convenience in the testing process and increased student
success. In spring 2012, the DANB board announced a change to their
testing policy where assess to testing on Maui would not be allowed
beginning January 2013. I requested an exception to this new policy due to
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financial hardship and strain in having to travel to the closest Pearson
Professional Testing Center on Oahu. It was a pleasure to receive an
exception to the DANB policy, where students will be allowed to test at the
Kahului site.
In academic year 2011 16 of 16 (100%) students passed on the first attempt.
One student chose not to take the exam because she wants to work as a
front office receptionist in a dental office (and she has secured a job doing
this.) Summary data was requested from the DANB.
Perkins IV Core Indicators 2010-2011 Analysis
2P1 Completion - 17 of 18 students graduated in spring 2012, receiving a Certificate of
Completion for 94.4% (16.6 reported.) 5P1 Nontrad Participation and 5P2 Nontrad
Completion – 4 men applied for the fall 2012 cohort, but 0 were accepted due to noncompetitive selection criteria scores. The Dental Assisting Program continues to make a
concerted effort to recruit men to the Dental Assisting Program.
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Performance Report
Total #
Students
Taking DANB
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
10
14
17
16
# Students
Passed Overall
(all 3 parts)
8
9
13
14 [3]*
16
# Students
Failed Overall
(failed 1 or
more parts)
3
1
1
3 [0]*
0
*All three students who failed one part, retook the exam, passed, and received their DANB certification (Certified
Dental Assistant – CDA)
II.
Outcome and Goal Achievement
A. Program Learning Outcomes
The goals/student learning outcomes of the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program
are to facilitate the development of entry level care providers who:
PLO 1 - Demonstrate an understanding of dental assistant roles including the legal,
professional, and ethical responsibilities within the community.
PLO 2 - Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental
radiology, chairside dental assisting, and business office procedures to support dental
assisting practice and build the foundation for an associate degree dental hygiene
program.
PLO 3 - Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and advancing competency
over a lifetime of clinical practice.
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Program Map: UHMC Dental Assisting Student Learning Outcomes Grid
Grid of Maui Community College Student Learning Outcomes- Dental Assisting
KEY: 3 Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The learner outcome is
the focus of the class
2 Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class.
1 Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get evaluated on this
learner outcome.
0 No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome.
Dental Assisting Educational Standards
I Demonstrate an understanding of dental assistant roles including the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities within
the community.
II Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental radiology, chairside dental assisting, and
business office procedures
DENT 120 DENT 150 DENT 151 DENT 152
DENT
154
DENT 164 DENT 165 DENT 176 DENT 177
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
to support dental assisting practice and build the foundation for an associate degree dental hygiene program
III Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and advancing competency over a lifetime of clinical practice.
General Education Standards
Standard 1 - Written Communication
DENT 120 DENT 150 DENT 151 DENT 152
DENT
154
DENT 164 DENT 165 DENT 176 DENT 177
Outcome 1.1 Use writing to discover and articulate ideas
3
3
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.2 Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication
3
3
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.3 Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences.
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.4 Gather information and document sources appropriately.
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
Outcome 1.5 Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.6 Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.7 Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.8 Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing
3
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Outcome 1.9 Develop a personal voice in written communication
3
3
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
Standard 2 Quantitative Reasoning
Outcome 2.1 Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and
appropriately
3
1
3
3
3
0
0
3
3
Outcome 2.2 Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate
3
0
3
3
2
0
0
3
3
Outcome 2.3 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving
3
2
3
3
2
0
0
3
3
Outcome 2.4 Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation
Outcome 2.5 Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present
results
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
2
3
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
Outcome 2.6 Assess the validity of statistical conclusions
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
Outcome 3.1 Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
1
2
Outcome 3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology
3
3
0
2
1
0
0
1
2
Outcome 3.3 Recognize, identify, and define an information need
Outcome 3.4 Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of
that information
3
3
0
3
1
0
0
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Outcome 3.5 Create, manage, organize and communicate information through electronic media
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Outcome 3.6 Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use
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Outcome 4.l Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication
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Outcome 4.2 Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication
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Outcome 4.3 Use language techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion
Outcome 4.4 Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and
occasion
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Outcome 4.5 Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed
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Outcome 4.6 Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions
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Outcome 5.1 Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions containing in a body of information
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Outcome 5.2 Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem
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Outcome 5.3 Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses
Outcome 5.4 Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation
and analysis
Outcome 5.5 Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues,
values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence
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Outcome 5.6 Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence
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Outcome 5.7 Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions
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Outcome 5.8 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning
Outcome 5.9 Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of
theirs
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Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking.
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Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge.
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Outcome 6.3: Engage in activities without a preconceived purpose.
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Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to apply and express new ideas.
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Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction.
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Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create unique expressions or solutions.
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Standard 3 Information Retrieval and Technology
Standard 4 Oral Communication
Standard 5 Critical Thinking
Standard 6 Creativity
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100% of UHMC Dental Assisting Program courses have student learning outcomes that
are aligned with the Program Learning outcomes.
Assessment Plan
Map of Program Learning Outcomes by Course
DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT DENT
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150
151
152
154
164
165
176
177
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PLO
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PLO
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PLO
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Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2 Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not
the focus of the class.
1 Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome.
0 No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome.
Plan for Assessment Timetable
PLO
1
2
FL
SP
FL
SP
FL
SP
FL
SP
FL
SP
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2014
DENT
DENT
DENT
150
151
152
DENT DENT
152
3
176
DENT
DENT
164
154
DENT DENT
152
150
DENT
152
B. Analysis of Student Outcome and Goal Achievement
Program Assessment
Evidence was collected in DENT 150 in fall 2009 to assess PLO 1, DENT 152 in spring
2010 to assess PLO 2, DENT 176 in fall 2010 to assess PLO 2, DENT 152 in spring
2011 to assess PLO 3, DENT 151 in fall 2011 to assess PLO 1, DENT 150 in fall 2011
in fall 2011 and DENT 164 in fall 2012 to assess PLO2. In this 5 year period, all three
PLOs have been assessed twice.
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Evidence and Results of Student Learning
Assessment tools or methods used to analyze outcomes
The evidence and methods used to assess the program learning outcomes will be
described separately for each course that was assessed during this review period.
DENT 150 Orientation to Chairside Dental Assisting – PLO 1
The student learning outcomes for DENT 150 include describe the role of dental
auxiliaries, including legal and ethical responsibilities and list the professional and legal
requirements for dental auxiliaries under the Hawaii Department of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and American Dental Association
(ADA). Program Learning Outcome 1 of dental assisting learning outcomes was
assessed in this course by having the students complete various projects and writing
assignments. In addition to the dental assisting program outcomes, the student was
assessed on his or her knowledge of the following general education standards: written
and oral communication.
Only dental assisting majors were enrolled in this course; therefore the summative
results reflect the fall 2009 dental assisting graduates’ achievement of the program
learning outcomes. Evidence was reported on the eighteen students who completed the
course. For PLO 1, 89% (16 of the 18 students) showed exemplary understanding of
the legal, professional, and ethical role of the dental assistant and 11% (2 of the 18
students) met expectations.
In DENT 150, three quizzes, one midterm, one final, class participation and an ethical
dilemma project was used to assess PLO 1 (Understand dental assistant roles including
the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities). In the ethical dilemma project,
students were assigned groups and topics randomly to research, debate, and write a 13 page paper, including at least 3 cited sources. Topics included the fluoridation of
Hawaii’s public water system and amalgam versus composite fillings in posterior teeth.
Students were asked to first write a reflection summary on their personal opinion.
Students completed the research portion at home and met with their student groups in
class to strategize their debate plan. The written presentation was graded separately
from the oral presentation.
Proficiency in written and oral communication was assessed utilizing written and oral
communication rubrics. The students performed well in all aspects (88% exceeded
expectation and 11% met expectation). All of the students were proficient in these
general education standards at a level necessary for their intended role as dental
assistants.
DENT 152 Chairside Dental Assisting – PLO 2
The student learning outcomes for DENT 152 include perform all dental assisting
functions as defined in the Dental Practice Act, with no soft or hard tissue trauma and
present information accumulated during a dental examination in verbal or written form,
documenting information in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner. Program
Learning Outcome 2 of Dental Assisting Program Learning Outcomes was assessed in
this course by having the students assemble student portfolios. In addition to the dental
assisting program outcome, the student was assessed on his or her knowledge of the
following general education standard: written communication.
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Only dental assisting majors were enrolled in this course; therefore the summative
results reflect the Spring 2010 dental assisting graduates’ achievement of the program
learning outcomes. Evidence was reported on the sixteen students who completed the
course. For PLO 2, 93.75% (15 of the 16 students) showed exemplary understanding
of the legal, professional, and ethical role of the dental assistant and 6.25% (1 of the 16
students) met expectations.
Student portfolios were used to assess PLO 2 (Basic theoretical knowledge and skills in
biological science, dental radiology, chairside dental assisting, and business office
procedures to support dental assisting practice). Portfolios are a sample of coursework
completed in the UHMC Dental Assisting Program and includes the student cover letter
and resume, ethical dilemma report, community service participation; CPR and smoking
cessation educator certifications; copies of various radiographic surveys taken; photos
of student performing various skills; and infection control and OSHA guidelines.
Proficiency in written communication was assessed utilizing a written communication
rubric. The students performed well in all aspects (93.75% exceeded expectation and
6.25% met expectation). All of the students were proficient in these general education
standards at a level necessary for their intended role as dental assistants.
Summative Evidence
Program Assessment Rubric
Meets
Exceeds
Needs
Improvement
Insufficient
Progress
N/A
0
0
0
DENT 150 Orientation to Chairside
Dental Assisting
16
2
16
2
PLO 1 - Demonstrate an understanding of
dental assistant roles including the legal,
professional, and ethical responsibilities
within the community.
Average PLO Score for the course
General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
100%
Written Communication
100%
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
DENT 152 Chairside Dental Assisting
PLO 2 - Demonstrate basic theoretical
knowledge and skills in biological science,
dental radiology, chairside dental assisting,
and business office procedures to support
dental assisting practice and build the
foundation for an associate degree dental
hygiene program.
15
1
16
Average PLO Score for the course
15
1
0
0
0
General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Written Communication
100%
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
Results of Student Learning
a. Explanation of assessment evidence
100% of the Dental Assisting students have met or exceeded expectations in Dental
Assisting Program Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. 100% of dental assisting students met
or exceeded in expectations in General Education Standards, written and oral
communication.
b. Student learning discovery
Effective student learning can be achieved by using a variety of learning strategies that
speak to our students who are diverse in their cultural backgrounds, experience,
learning styles, and challenges. The use of various learning strategies enables
students to develop the knowledge and skills they will need to provide culturally
competent health care to a diverse population.
C. Action Plan
Planned Changes
Due to the recommendation of the American Dental Association Commission on Dental
Accreditation (ADACODA), student clinical contact hours were increased to 375 hours.
Curriculum action requests were submitted and accepted by the UHMC curriculum
committee and Academic Senate to increase contact hours in DENT 151, 152, and 177.
Increased clinical practice will make for stronger, more industry ready dental assistants.
How assessments support your current program goals and/or influence future
planning
Current assessment influence current goals by supporting the requirements mandated
by accreditation by the ADACODA and by the Dental Advisory Committee. As
requirements or interpretation of current requirements change, as did the student
clinical contact hours, assessments will reflect these changes.
Description of additional resources required to implement change
There are no additional resources required to implement this change.
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DENT 152 Chairside Dental Assisting – PLO 3
The student learning outcomes for DENT 152 include describe orally and in writing,
theoretical information and demonstrate all clinical skills and techniques previously
experienced and learned in the dental assisting courses. Program Learning Outcome 3
of Dental Assisting Program Learning Outcomes was evaluated as students share
dental knowledge and serve their community at community service events. In addition
to the dental assisting program outcome, the student was assessed on his or her
knowledge of the following general education standard: oral communication and critical
thinking.
Only dental assisting majors were enrolled in this course; therefore the summative
results reflect the Spring 2011 dental assisting graduates’ achievement of the program
learning outcomes. Evidence was reported on the eighteen students who completed the
course. For PLO 3, 55.55% (10 of the 18 students) demonstrated exemplary
commitment to life-long learning and advancing competency over a lifetime of clinical
practice and 44.44% (8 of the 18 students) met expectations.
Student commitment to serving their community and life-long learning was assessed in
the number of service learning hours completed. Course requirement was 5 total hours
and campus service learning certificate was 20 hours of community service. Five
students completed over 60 hours of service which spurred the Maui County Dental
Society to award these students with a plaque and gift card.
Proficiency in oral communication and critical thinking was assessed by service learning
supervisor evaluation and student reflections. All of the students were proficient in
these general education standards at a level necessary for their intended role as dental
assistants.
DENT 176 Dental Radiology I – PLO 2
In DENT 176, ten quizzes, one final exam, nine learning skills lab critical thinking
exercises, class participation, and lab practical were used to assess PLO 2
(Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental
radiology, chairside dental assisting, and business office procedures to support dental
assisting practice and build the foundation for an associate degree dental hygiene
program). In the competency evaluations students were assessed on a particular skill
such as producing maxillary and mandibular occlusal radiographs. Students are
assessed by an instructor, a peer, and themselves.
Proficiency in quantitative reasoning, oral communication, and critical thinking was
assessed the skills competencies, learning skills critical thinking labs, and lab practicals.
The students performed well in all aspects (100% exceeded or met expectation). All of
the students were proficient in these general education standards at a level necessary
for their intended role as dental assistants.
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Summative evidence
Program Assessment Rubric
Exceeds
Meets
Needs
Improvement
Insufficient
Progress
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DENT 176 Dental Radiography I
PLO 2 - Demonstrate basic theoretical
knowledge and skills in biological science,
dental radiology, chairside dental assisting,
and business office procedures to support
dental assisting practice and build the
foundation for an associate degree dental
hygiene program.
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Average PLO Score for the course
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General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
100%
Oral Communication
100%
Written Communication
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
100%
Creativity
DENT 152 Chairside Dental Assisting
PLO 3 - Demonstrate a commitment to
lifelong learning and advancing competency
over a lifetime of clinical practice.
10
8
Average PLO Score for the course
18
8
General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
100%
Oral Communication
100%
Written Communication
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
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Results of Student Learning
a. Explanation of Assessment Evidence
100% of the Dental Assisting students have met or exceeded expectations in
Dental Assisting Program Learning Outcomes 2 and 3. 100% of dental assisting
students met or exceeded in expectations in General Education Standards,
written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking.
b. Student Learning Discovery
Effective student learning can be achieved by using a variety of learning
strategies that speak to our students who are diverse in their cultural
backgrounds, experience, learning styles, and challenges. The use of various
learning strategies enables students to develop the knowledge and skills they will
need to provide culturally competent health care to a diverse population.
C. Action Plan
Planned Changes
Due to the recommendation of the American Dental Association Commission on
Dental Accreditation (ADACODA), student clinical contact hours were increased to
375 hours in Fall 2010. Increased clinical practice made for stronger, more industry
ready dental assistants.
How assessments support your current program goals and/or influence future
planning
Current assessment influence current goals by supporting the requirements
mandated by accreditation by the ADACODA and by the Dental Advisory
Committee. As requirements or interpretation of current requirements change, as
did the student clinical contact hours, assessments will reflect these changes.
DENT 151 Introduction to Chairside Assisting – PLO 1
The student learning outcomes for DENT 151 include understanding the basic
procedures of chairside assisting, use and care of dental equipment, patient
management, instrument identification, infection control, sterilization procedures and
tray set-up preparation, manipulation of dental materials commonly prepared or used
by the dental assistant including temporary dressings, cement bases and liners,
topical agents, composites, resins, and amalgams
Program Learning Outcome 1 of dental assisting learning outcomes was assessed
in this course by having the students complete various skill competencies, exams,
and learning skills lab exercises and projects. In addition to the dental assisting
program outcomes, the student was assessed on his or her knowledge of the
following general education standards: critical thinking oral communication, written
communication and creativity.
In DENT 151, two exams, one final exam, three practical exams, various learning
skills lab exercise, one power point presentation, class attendance and class
participation were used to assess PLO 2 (Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge
and skills in biological science, dental radiology, chairside dental assisting, and
business office procedures to support dental assisting practice and build the
foundation for an associate degree dental hygiene program). Competency skill
assessments include proper protective equipment procedures, disinfection and
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proper operatory set-up and break-down, identification of dental instruments and
procedures, and assisting in dental procedures. The students are assessed by an
instructor, a peer, and themselves.
Proficiency in oral communication, written communication and creativity were
assessed in the skills competencies and a power point presentation. Proficiency in
information retrieval and critical thinking were assessed in the examinations. The
students performed well in all aspects (100% exceeded or met expectation). All of
the students were proficient in these general education standards at a level
necessary for their intended role as dental assistants.
Summative Evidence
Program Assessment Rubric
Exceeds
DENT 151 Introduction
to Chairside Assisting
PLO 2 - Demonstrate
basic theoretical
knowledge and skills in
biological science, dental
radiology, chairside
dental assisting, and
business office
procedures to support
dental assisting practice
and build the foundation
for an associate degree
dental hygiene program.
Average PLO Score for
the course
Meets
Needs
Insufficient
Improvement Progress
N/A
4
14
16
4
Critical Thinking
78%
12%
Oral Communication
89%
11%
0
0
0
General Education
Standards
Written Communication
100 %
Information Retrieval
100%
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Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
100%
Explanation of assessment evidence
100% of the Dental Assisting students have met or exceeded expectations in Dental
Assisting Program Learning Outcomes 2. 100% of dental assisting students met or
exceeded in expectations in General Education Standards, written and oral
communication, quantitative reasoning, information retrieval, and critical thinking.
Student learning discovery
Effective student learning can be achieved by using a variety of learning strategies that
speak to our students who are diverse in their cultural backgrounds, experience,
learning styles, and challenges. The use of various learning strategies enables
students to develop the knowledge and skills they will need to provide culturally
competent health care to a diverse population.
DENT 150 Orientation to Chairside Dental Assisting – PLO 3
The student learning outcomes for DENT 150 include describe the role of dental
auxiliaries, including legal and ethical responsibilities and list the professional and legal
requirements for dental auxiliaries under the Hawaii Department of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and American Dental Association
(ADA). Program Learning Outcome 3 of dental assisting learning outcomes was
assessed in this course by having the students complete various writing assignments
and participate in community service activities. In addition to the dental assisting
program outcomes, the student was assessed on his or her knowledge of the following
general education standards: information retrieval.
Only dental assisting majors were enrolled in this course; therefore the summative
results reflect the fall 2011 dental assisting graduates’ achievement of the program
learning outcomes. Evidence was reported on the seventeen students who completed
the course. For PLO 3, 100% (17 of the 17 students) demonstrated understanding of
the importance of commitment to life-long learning and advancing competency over a
lifetime of clinical practice.
In DENT 150, an ethical dilemma project and participation in 14 service learning
projects were used to assess PLO 3 (Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning
and advancing competency over a lifetime of clinical practice.). In the ethical dilemma
project, students were assigned groups and topics randomly to research, debate, and
write a 1-3 page paper, including at least 3 cited sources. Topics included the
fluoridation of Hawaii’s public water system and Amalgam versus composite fillings in
posterior teeth. Students were asked to first write a reflection summary on their personal
opinion. Students completed the research portion at home and met with their student
groups in class to strategize their debate plan. The written presentation was graded
separately from the oral presentation. Life-long learning is dependent on knowing how
to research the information and knowing how to learn.
Proficiency in information retrieval was assessed utilizing written and oral
communication rubrics. The students performed well in all aspects (41% exceeded
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expectation and 59% met expectation). All of the students were proficient in these
general education standards at a level necessary for their intended role as dental
assistants.
All 17 students (100%) completed 4 for more hours of the required community service.
Student reflections reported increased satisfaction in their chosen profession and
commitment to life-long learning.
Summative Evidence
Program Assessment Rubric
Meets
Needs
Improvement
Insufficient
Progress
N/A
7
11
0
0
0
7
11
0
0
0
41%
59%
Exceeds
DENT 150 Orientation to Chairside
Dental Assisting
PLO 3 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and advancing competency
over a lifetime of clinical practice.
Average PLO Score for the course
General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
Results of Student Learning
Explanation of assessment evidence
100% of the Dental Assisting students have met or exceeded expectations in Dental
Assisting Program Learning Outcome 3. 100% of dental assisting students met or
exceeded in expectations in General Education Standard, information retrieval.
Student learning discovery
Effective student learning can be achieved by using a variety of learning strategies that
speak to our students who are diverse in their cultural backgrounds, experience,
learning styles, and challenges. The use of various learning strategies enables
students to develop the knowledge and skills they will need to provide culturally
competent health care to a diverse population.
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C. Action Plan
Effective information retrieval strategies will be presented by UHMC library personnel at
the beginning of the fall semester. Review of these critical processes will help students
to more effectively retrieve information in preparation for life-long learning.
How assessments support your current program goals and/or influence future
planning
Current assessment influence current goals by supporting the requirements mandated
by accreditation by the ADACODA and by the Dental Advisory Committee. Students
will continue to utilize their netbooks to perfect effective research.
Description of additional resources required to implement change
There are no additional resources required to implement this change.
DENT 164 Oral Biology I – PLO 2
The student learning outcomes for DENT 164 include understanding the general
anatomy of the head and neck including the bones of the skull; musculature; arteries,
veins, lymphatics and the nervous structures. In addition, the student learning outcome
include understanding the oral cavity, teeth, normal periodontal tissues, oral mucous
membranes, salivary glands, anatomy and identification of teeth, the eruption sequence
of teeth, classifications of occlusion, oral microbiology and oral pathology.
Program Learning Outcome 2 of dental assisting learning outcomes was assessed by
evaluating various skill competencies, exams, and learning skills lab exercises and
projects. In addition to the dental assisting program outcomes, the student was
assessed on the following general education standards: critical thinking oral
communication, written communication, information retrieval and creativity.
In DENT 164, five exams, one final exam, one power point presentation, two learning
skills lab exercise, class attendance and class participation were used to assess PLO 2
(Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental
radiology, chairside dental assisting, and business office procedures to support dental
assisting practice and build the foundation for an associate degree dental hygiene
program). Students were assessed on competency skills, including dental photography
and placement of orthodontic brackets and bands on the typodont teeth. Students are
assessed by an instructor, a peer, and themselves.
Proficiency in general learning outcomes: oral communication, written communication
and creativity were assessed in the skills competencies and the power point
presentation for oral pathology. Proficiency in information retrieval and critical thinking
were assessed in the examinations. The students performed well in all aspects (100%
exceeded or met expectation). All of the students were proficient in these general
education standards at a level necessary for their intended role as dental assistants.
Summative Evidence
Program Assessment Rubric
Exceeds
DENT 164 Oral Biology I
PLO 2 - Demonstrate basic theoretical
knowledge and skills in biological
science, dental radiology, chairside
dental assisting, and business office
Meets
Needs
Improvement
Insufficient
Progress
N/A
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procedures to support dental assisting
practice and build the foundation for an
associate degree dental hygiene
program.
Average PLO Score for the course
General Education Standards
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Information Retrieval
Quantitative Reasoning
Creativity
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0
0
0
0
100%
100%
100 %
100%
100%
a. Explanation of Assessment Evidence
100% of the Dental Assisting students have met or exceeded expectations in Dental
Assisting Program Learning Outcomes 2. 100% of dental assisting students met or
exceeded in expectations in General Education Standards, written and oral
communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking.
b. Student Learning Discovery
Effective student learning can be achieved by using a variety of learning strategies that
speak to our students who are diverse in their cultural backgrounds, experience,
learning styles, and challenges. The use of various learning strategies enables
students to develop the knowledge and skills they will need to provide culturally
competent health care to a diverse population.
Program Action Plan
The Outcomes Assessment Plan will continue to be implemented for the current
students. Surveys will continue to be sent to graduates and their employers.
Students will be assisted in the facilitation of DANB testing, including computer mock
testing and material review.
Program will continue to heavily recruit students at high school career fairs, servicelearning activities, UH Maui College Biology 100 classes (prerequisite to DA program),
high school and program orientations, and career shadowing programs.
Clinical experiences will begin in the fall semester and continue into the spring
semester. Increased hours of clinical practice will be made available and strongly
encouraged for students at the Maui Oral Health Center, shadowing and assisting staff
dentists.
The highly successful netbook project will continue, allowing students access to all
course information, Powerpoints, outlines, discussion groups, announcements, and
grades, with transition to the iPad technology in the clinical area in regards to faculty
assessment. Funding will be pursued to implement this innovative technology, which
places iPads in the hands of our students. Students will utilize LiveText, develop student
ePortfolios, and master iPad use for patient educations and procedure and skill review.
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Service-learning will continue with emphasis in community education. The Baby Dental
Packet Project will continue to provide dental health information to all babies born at
MMMC and at pediatric offices and clinics on Maui.
Access to the on-campus Dental Facility in the renovated science building will
significantly enhance clinical learning opportunities for DA and DH students. The faculty
will have 10 operatories dedicated to the DA/DH programs and a separate x-ray
teaching room. The additional operatories will allow more opportunity for hands on
practice and make instruction more efficient. The addition of new equipment, x-ray
teaching manikins and digital x-ray units in every operatory, will provide students with
experience using this important diagnostic tool for dental practice. The additional 8
operatories on the clinic side of the facility will allow more students to complete the
spring practicum working with dentists at the Maui Oral Health Center facility. The new
facility will also allow admission of DH students annually, which will provide more
opportunity for the DA graduates to continue to DH Program.
Program Strengths
The Dental Assisting program has strong community support from community dentists.
Dentists provide direct instruction in the program, externships in their offices (appendix
p. 31), and financial support for program equipment, and supplies. In addition, Maui
dentists are generous in their support of student travel to the annual Hawaii Dental
Association Convention on Oahu (Appendix p. 62) and have established two-$500.
scholarships for Dental Assisting graduates entering the Dental Hygiene Program every
other year.
In addition, community members have shown their support in the establishment of the
Donald and Alice Tokunaga Scholarship, which awards two-$500. scholarships to
Dental Assisting Program graduates entering the Dental Hygiene Program every other
year. Kihei Sunrise Rotary club also offered UHMC Dental Assisting scholarships to
fund their certification exam (Appendix pp.60-61.)
The Dental Assisting Program students and faculty actively participate in community
service and oral health education by attending health fairs, school recruitments, and
other community activities (Appendix pp. 49-53.) The Dental Assisting Program
initiated, obtained funding, and organized the Baby Dental Packet Project at Maui
Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) and pediatric offices and clinics on Maui.
The Dental Assisting Program has increased in the number of qualified applicants due
to determined promotion at monthly general orientation meetings advertised in the local
newspaper, a high school career-shadowing program, high school career fairs, and
dental program orientations at local high schools and at UH Maui College.
The Dental Assisting program has a high graduation rate ranging from 90-100% over
the 10 years of the program. This is particularly significant because dental assistants
are able to work without completion of the certificate program.
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In the past, students have not all taken the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Certification Exam and performance is not consistent ranging from 72%-100%. In
working with UH Maui College and the Dental Assisting National Board, Dental
Assisting students now have access to computer testing of the Dental Assisting National
Board Exam at UH Maui College resulting in convenience in the testing process and
increased student success.
In Fall 2009, Dental Assisting students engaged in UH Maui College’s pilot netbook
project, integrating computer technology in all courses, thereby increasing access of
course material to students. Students overwhelmingly report that learning is enhanced,
communication with faculty increased, and access to and understanding of industry
dental office management program, Dentrix, increased.
The Dental Assisting program graduates demonstrate interest in continuing education.
Each year one or more graduates have continued to the UH Manoa Dental Hygiene BS
program and many are enrolled in the prerequisite courses required for the AS in Dental
Hygiene program at UH Maui College.
Program Weaknesses
The Dental Assisting Program, Dental Hygiene Program, Lutheran Medical Residency
Program, and the Maui Oral Health Center (MOHC) share a 7-operatory facility off
campus. It is a challenge to coordinate clinical hours for 18 students at this facility.
Presently faculty members teach clinical classes in two groups necessitating teaching
modules twice. Students participate in enriching clinical experiences at off campus
facilities such as Malama I Ke Ola Health Center and Hui No Ke Ola Pono.
Students and community dentists indicated a need for increased clinical experiences
prior to the Spring semester in 2009. Friday rotations and DH clinical hours began at
the MOHC in Fall 2009. Dental assisting students shadow dental assistants at the
MOHC and gain valuable experience in the fall and spring semesters.
The long-term plan includes conversion of the current Science building into an Allied
Health building when the new Science building is available. The new Allied Health
building will include eighteen operatories.
Significant Program Actions
2006 Full Accreditation, without reporting requirements from ADACODA.
2006 DENT 120 Dental Office Management was approved by the curriculum committee.
2007 Dental Assisting/Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Program approval by
Board of Regents.
2009 Dental Assisting/Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Program received initial
accreditation by ADACODA.
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2010 Dental Assisting Program receives full accreditation, without reporting
requirements from ADACODA.
2011 Dental Hygiene Program receives full accreditation, without reporting
requirements from ADACODA.
III. Engaged Community
The UH Maui College Dental assisting Program is fully engaged with our community
partners. Dental experts share their expertise in the classroom, provide externships in
their offices, provide in-kind donations of supplies, and financial support for equipment
and supplies. Community dentists invite our students into their office for specialized
training on the most up-to date equipment and processes. In 2011-2012, the 30 dental
professionals shared their expertise with my students (Appendix p. 31.)
Students and faculty participated in 31 community health fairs, high school events, and
service projects, working collaboratively with local dental professionals. The Maui
County Dental Society and Maui County Dental Hygienists’ Association contributed
funds to the UHMC Dental Assisting Program for the purchase of toothbrushes and
paste used for community service events.
In addition, Maui dentists are generous in their support of student travel to the annual
Hawaii Dental Association Convention on Oahu and have established two-$500.
scholarships for Dental Assisting graduates entering the Dental Hygiene Program every
other year.
In addition, community members have shown their support in the establishment of the
Donald and Alice Tokunaga Scholarship, which awards two-$500. scholarships to
Dental Assisting Program graduates entering the Dental Hygiene Program every other
year. Kihei Sunrise Rotary club also awarded two UHMC Dental Assisting scholarships
to fund students’ certification exam (Appendix pp. 60-61.)
The Dental Assisting Program students and faculty actively participate in community
service and oral health education by attending health fairs, school recruitments, and
other community activities. In 2010, the Maui County Dental Society sponsored five
“Going Above and Beyond” monetary awards and plaques for students who completed
50 hours or more of community service. In 2009, the Dental Assisting Program initiated,
obtained funding, and organized the Baby Dental Packet Project at Maui Memorial
Medical Center (MMMC) and pediatric offices and clinics on Maui. Dental Assisting
faculty and students work closely with community partners to educate Mauians about
proper oral health.
Prior to the ADACODA accreditation site visit, results of student learning was
extensively discussed with UHMC Dental Advisory Board, with formal discussion and
documentation (Appendix p. 54.) Dentists and other dental professionals routinely
discuss program goals and curriculum with the Dental Assisting Coordinator.
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III.
Recognize and Support Best Practices
The Dental Assisting Program has led the campus in implementing innovative teaching
techniques, innovative use of technology, and incorporating “best practices” into
pedagogy. Dental Assisting students were part of the pilot program to put netbooks in
the hands of students, increasing access to curriculum and course content
understanding (Appendix pp. 33-36.) Faculty routinely utilize Turning Point Technology
(Clickers) in theory review. Students report increased understanding of course material
by using this non-confrontational method of reviewing material and gauging student
understanding.
Dental assisting students learn from industry experts in the classroom and in the dental
office. Students visit every specialty dental office, including oral and maxillofacial
surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and prosthodontics, to
experience industry settings. Students draw posters depicting radiographic processing
and exposure errors; fabricate bleaching trays and mouth guard appliances; research,
conduct, and judge debates on current dental dilemmas; prepare for employment by
participating in mock interviews with community members serving as perspective
employers; create a marketing program for a fictitious dental office; experience handson training in the clinical setting using manikins and then proceed to patients; and other
hands-on, real-world learning strategies.
The UHMC Dental Assisting Program has been awarded the Rotary Vocational Service
Award in 2012 for exemplary service in promoting dental health. Also, Maui Mayor
Arakawa proclaimed October 18, 2012 as UHMC Dental Assisting Program Dental Kits
for all of Maui’s Babies Day for our commitment and making a difference in the health of
Maui’s citizens.
IV. Planning and Policy Considerations
All Dental Assisting Program planning and policy considerations are aligned with
community needs, college mission, and goals. The Dental Assisting Program
Coordinator works closely with faculty, Allied Health Chair, college administrators, and
UHMC Dental Advisory Board members in development of program strategies for
continued success. Current assessments influence program policy by supporting the
requirements mandated by accreditation by the ADACODA, Dental Advisory
Committee, and the UH Maui College Mission.
V. Budgetary Consideration and Impact
The Dental Assisting program requires significant resources due to the need for a
clinical facility. The Maui Oral Health Center and Mobile Dental Van provide students
with the opportunity to participate in patient care and gain hands on clinical skills. A
number of community and government grants provide the resources needed to support
the facility requirements. The community need for oral health services provides strong
justification for the commitment of resources. The following entities provided financial
resources in support of the Dental Assisting program and AS Dental Hygiene programs.
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Department of Labor, Rural Development Program
Carl Perkins Vocational Education Program
County of Maui
Department of Human Services
Hawaii State Legislature
Hawaii Dental Service
HMSA
The long-term plan includes conversion of the current Science building into an Allied
Health building when the new Science building is available. The new Allied Health
building will include an Oral Health Center with training facilities for Dental
Assisting/Dental Hygiene and patient services. Assisting/Dental Hygiene and patient
services (see Maui News announcement of release of funds, $4.5 Million (Appendix pp.
59-60.)
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa and Teena Rassmussan, Director of Department of
Economic Development have pledged their support for ongoing funding for Maui Oral
Health Initiative in FY 2013. Allied Health Department Chair and Dental faculty regularly
provide information on the community needs for oral health care and the primary role
the Maui Oral Health Center has in providing that care (budget request for FY 13
$250,000 and FY 14 $250,000 (Appendix pp. 57-58.)
Additional funding to support the UHMC Dental Programs was requested from Hawaii
Dental Services Foundation $326,651 and HMSA Foundation $45,581 and HMSA
Hawaiian Disparities $500,000. Final decisions about these grants is expected early in
January (budget requests are included in appendix pp. 55-56.)
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Appendix
2011-2012 Dental Assisting Program Community Experts who Share their
Expertise
Dr. Todd Carter, DDS
Dr. Michael Clarke, DDS
Dr. Peter Comny, DDS
Mark Cook, UHMC Instr. Design & Support Specialist
Dr. Mickey Damerall, DDS
Mr. Doug DeRyke, Patterson Dental equipment specialist
Kathy Fay, VP Operations Hawaii Dental Service
Dr. Peter Fay, DDS
Dr. Joanne Gabot, DDS
Chris Gilbert, MICT paramedic & EMS instructor
Karen Hays, RDH
Ron Hovious, CNA
Dr. Scott Kanamori, DDS
Frank Kihara, DDS
Dr. Carl Kobayashi, DDS
Jill Kollist, RN, BSN
Kay Kusumoto, RDH
Dr. Jon Lau, DDS
Leanne Nadai, RDH
Dr. Neil Nunokawa, DDS
MOHC staff
Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD
Mara Sandi, CDA
Dr. Melanie Vallejos, DDS
Dr. Shaun Wright, DDS
Dr. Randall Yee, DDS
Melissa Yoshioka, UHMC The Learning Center
2012 Dental Assisting Externship Sites
Maui Oral Health Center
Dr. Michael Clarke
Dr. Mickey Damerall
Dr. Scott Kanamori
Dr. Frank Kihara
Dr. Jon Lau
Dr. Chris McNeil
Dr.James Merrett
Dr. Melanie Vallejos
Dr. Ken Zielinski
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UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program Curriculum Evaluation Guide
Evaluation mechanism
How often conducted
Date to be conducted/
finished by
Results expected
Results achieved
Curriculum revision based
on results
Person responsible
Program improvement as a
results of data analysis
Next date of completion
Goal or Objective #1
Professional Responsibilities
Student Exit Survey
Graduate Survey
Employer Satisfaction Survey
Students’ scores on program
examinations
Students’ scores on certifying
exam
Annual
May-August
Student Exit Survey
Graduate Survey-6 months
after graduation
Employer Satisfaction Survey-6
months after graduation
75% Response
Average ranking
4 on 1- 5 point scale=
Satisfaction with Program
85% 1st time pass rate
Goal or Objective #2
Knowledge & Skills
Student Satisfaction Survey
Graduate Satisfaction Survey
Employer Satisfaction Survey
Students’ scores on program
examinations
Students’ scores on certifying
exam
Annual
May-August
Goal or Objective #3
Lifelong Learning
Service Learning scores
Graduate Survey
75% Response
Average ranking
4 on 1- 5 point scale=
Satisfaction with Program
85% 1st time pass rate
75% Response
Average ranking
4 on 1- 5 point
scale
Pending
Curriculum revision based
on results
Program Coordinators
Faculty
Pending
Pending
Curriculum revision based
on results
Program Coordinators
Faculty
Pending
May-August
May-August
Annual
May
50% continue to Dental
Hygiene
Pending
Curriculum revision based
on results
Program Coordinators
Faculty
Pending
May-August
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Dental Assisting Netbook Initiative
Student Survey of Netbook Initiative
October 2009
Please answer this short survey about participation in the Netbook Initiative at Maui Community College.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Have you been issued a netbook to use this fall?
a. Yes (9)
b. No (1 online student enrolled in Dent 164)
If yes, for which classes are you using it?
I used it for all of my classes including my dental assisting classes.
All the dental assisting program classes.
Dental Assisting Program
All of my classes.
Dent 120, 150, 151, 164
Dent 120, 150, 151, 176, 164
Dental 150, 176, 164, & 151
All dental classes
Dental
How are you using it? Explain (Be specific as to what types of tasks you are doing.)
Notes off of Laulima and Dentrix.
For forms and for powerpoints, to research, homework
- In class for assignments that require going online and posting info. into Laulima Forums. Rarely at home.
- Laulima Modules, Resources, Forums, Assignments, Powerpoints, E-Mail, my UH
- Internet research, using Laulima a lot, PowerPoint presentations, class e-mails.
- I use it to overlook all powerpoints in class as well as doing online assignments.
- I’m using it for homework, learning Dentrix, and easily accessing all of my emails.
- I have to do homework in the website for my class. We use the netbook during class. I use it at home for
homework. For me, it is very important. It also has this program Dentrix that we work with.
- I used it to check mail, announcements, homework, classwork, send homework by e-mail.
Are you using your netbook for any other purposing than class work? Explain.
- No, I only used it for school related work. I don’t have wireless connection at home.
- No, I have a family computer at home and all my family uses it and I don’t get a lot of time with that one.
- Nope. I have my personal computer to use for other purposes.
- Yes. I use it for personal research and e-mail.
- Yes, my own e-mail.
- Yes, I check my other e-mail or read online news.
- No (3)
Do you believe using the netbook is improving your learning? Explain.
- It is making it easier to access my classes and homework, especially when I’m not at home.
- A little, but at home I prefer to use my desktop.
- Yes, I feel more prepared for class because I get to set up PowerPoint slides for each class ahead of time and
they help me study.
- Yes, but I also have my own at home.
- Yes, instead of rushing to note down every word in class, I can follow along and focus better.
- Yes, because I can easily access all my classes and do all my projects prior to the deadline.
- Yes, I can study at the school cafeteria. It is so much easier than having to go to the library.
- As long as I’m in class, most of the time, it’s a good thing to have because I can access to the Internet for
research.
Would you like to continue using a netbook for class work next semester?
a. Yes (10)
b. No
Explain why or why not.
- Being able to keep the laptop after the fourth semester is a good idea, but the amount of money per semester is a
little high for me.
- It is very good and important for me. If I did not have it, I don’t think I could study as much.
- The netbook is handy and easily accessible.
- It is convenient and helpful tool
- I would, but if we have to pay $75. I would use my own instead.
- The netbook is faster, lighter (by weight), and more efficient than my home computer.
- Its small portable, and handy.
- I don’t have a laptop so it is good to have the resources.
- Either way.
Currently the agreement is that if you pay $75 for 3 more semesters (a total of 4 semesters) the netbook and all
the software plus remaining warrantee will be yours to keep. Are you agreeable to this being part of your college
fees or should the laptop requirement be eliminated?
- Maybe
- No, the fees are OK
- I would be agreeable to pay and keep it.
- I agree with the college fees.
- I think that the fee is too high.
- Agreeable
- I want the laptop not to be eliminated, but the $75 is too much for students like me.
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- There are a lot of fees we have to pay already. College in my opinion should already have its computers for
students at no charge. Maybe the school should give the laptops to our program rep and give the laptops each
semester for each student to have for 1 year.
- Being able to keep the laptop after the fourth semester is a good idea, but the amount of money per semester is a
little high for myself.
8. If you were NOT issued a netbook this semester, what classes are you taking that require you to use a computer in
some aspect, such as assignments, research, discussion, testing, or any other posting or online use?
- Six out of seven of my classes require a computer.
- Every class you need one. You need to do research, email teachers.
- Dental assisting courses, pharm, speech, zoology
- Almost all of my classes
9. Anything else you would like to say about this Netbook Initiative?
- I do think that some type or form of payment or deposit is required, then people will take better care of them.
- The netbook is appositive program.
- Great to give access to students without their own computers.
- AWESOME!!!
- This is a great tool but for me, it is really hard money-wise. I am not rich and I am already in debt with student
loans.
- How much longer do we have on the warranty after the fourth semester? Do we still have tech support after we
own the netbook?
Dental Assisting Program Netbook Exit Evaluation
April 28, 2010
Please take a few minutes to fill out this evaluation. Your input will help us to better prepare for future netbook programs.
Mahalo!
**Did the use of the netbook meet your expectations? Why or Why not?
-Yes. Netbook was very convenient, nice size for taking to class. Used for homework, notes, etc.
-Yes. I did all my powerpoint presentations on my netbook.
-Yes (5)
-Yes it did, really enjoyed having the netbook!
-Yes, helpful, useful
-Yes, it really helped during class
-Yes it was handy.
-Yes, available whenever I needed it.
-Yes, Programs
-The netbook exceeded my expectations. I had no idea how helpful the netbook would be.
-Yes, it was light-weight and easy to carry from class to class and it connected to the internet easily. It was also very helpful
in my coursework.
**Did the information provided at the netbook orientation answer many of your questions?
-Yes (13)
-Yes they explained everything and answered questions
-Yes, it gave us the basics, which covered what we initially needed to know.
**What were the advantages of the netbook program?
- Gave students without finances to buy a netbook the opportunity to use one.
- I can access all my homework easily and it’s easy to carry.
- Small and light
- I could open the teacher’s powerpoint in class; I had the powerpoint program in the netbook.
- Being able to do my work whenever.
- Easy access to internet
- It gave us all a chance to do work via internet “on the go”
- Being able to follow along with powerpoint during class.
- Portable, small, durable, battery last a long time.
- Work Flexibility. Programs installed.
- I could access powerpoints easily. Portability, good size and very convenient.
- To have the resources available to us at all time when we are on campus. The netbook is small, sturdy and easy to
transport.
- Internet connection, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint and Word
- I could have access
**What information, features, programs, if any, would you like to see added to future netbook programs?
-None (4)
-Nothing (2)
-All the programs where great
-A disk drive would be good
-N/A (2)
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-Satisfied with what was on the netbooks already.
- Nothing. The features are great.
-A more advanced way to create powerpoints, more graphics and options.
-Computer usage
**What did you dislike about the netbook program?
-None (4)
-Nothing (5)
-The screen is really small. (2)
- It was sometimes difficult to gain internet access
-N/A
**Did you encounter any problems with your netbook? If so, please explain
-No (5)
-None (2)
-I don’t know what happened, nut they had to reinstall my internet, now it works great.
-Yes, my screen would turn black or white while I was using the netbook!
-No problems
-Froze once
-Just connecting to the internet at times
-Yes; the netbook froze a couple of times while I was using Mozilla Firefox, but I was able to restart the netbook and have it
work again.
**How would you rate the tech support for the netbook program?
-N/A- didn’t need to use it
-A+
-Great (2)
-Very good.
-Good (4)
-Never had to use them.
-Fine. I never had to use it.
-Satisfied
-10 (being the best)
-10/10
**Would you like to see the netbook program continued next semester? Why or why not?
- Yes, having the netbook was very useful
- Yes it would be great for the next students to experience how awesome to have access in all the homework easily.
-Yes
-Yes the netbooks are so convenient to study and do homework anywhere.
-Yes! The netbook help me! Very grateful.
-Yes, helpful
-Yes it helps all students
-Yes it is helpful to studying
-Yes it is an asset especially for someone who doesn’t have a computer at home.
-Yes! It’s very useful!
-Yes, students benefit
-Yes it’s very valuable for students
- Yes! They were such a great resource.
-Yes because it helps in schoolwork and getting information from the internet
- Yes, it was helpful
**Before receiving your netbook, did you have access to a computer?
-Yes (9)
-Yes, but I had limited time because I had to share with my whole family.
-Yes, but not the programs
-Only a desk top
-Yes at home.
-No
-At home
If yes, was it a computer of your own at home?
-Yes (11)
Is it a laptop of your own?
-Yes (7)
-No (4)
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-MAC
Did you bring this laptop to UHMC?
-No (8)
-Nope
-Yes (2)
-the one I received from the program
-Occasionally
Is it a computer that you shared with others?
-No (7)
-Yes (6)
Where did you use this computer?
-Home (7)
-School
-School/home
-At home
-Home mostly
-In class
**Do you have access to wireless connection at home?
-Yes (15)
**Do you use your netbook at home?
-Yes (11)
-Yes for school purposes
-No
-Sometimes
-Yes, on the stationary bicycle
**How many hours do you use your netbook outside of class?
-4+/day
-10
-Four or more
-A lot
-Seldom
-Around 10-15 hours
-20 hours
-2 hrs. a week
-at least 2-3 hrs./day
- 3-6 hours
-At least 1 hour a day
-5-10 hours per week
-10-15 per week
-Depends some weeks more than others, 6-10
**What type of internet connection do you have for studying?
-wireless (5)
-Road Runner (3)
-Broadband
-Not sure
-UH network
-Hele
-Cable
-Wireless or Broadband connection
-DSL
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MCC Dental Assisting Program Employer Survey
2007-2008
Please complete a survey for each new dental assistant employee.
How many months has the dental assistant been working for you?
More than 5 years, 1 year, 2 months, 1 ½ years, 5 months
How did you recruit the dental assistant?
MCC program, announcement in class, apply for position, she applied for the job opening that was temporary
Did the dental assistant complete an externship with your practice?
__5__ Yes __1_ No
Please answer the following questions about the performance of the MCC Dental Assisting graduate in your office (circle the
correct number).
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
The chairside skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5 (4)
4 (1)
3
2
1
The office skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5 (4)
4 (1)
3
2
1
The dental assistant was
dependable.
5 (4)
4 (1)
3
2
1
The dental assistant worked well
as a member of my dental team.
5 (4)
4 (1)
3
2
1
If you were not satisfied with any area please provide specific recommendations on how the graduate could be better
prepared. Your recommendations will be used to revise curriculum, including clinical experiences.
Please provide general comments and suggestions for improving the Maui Community College Dental Assisting Program.
She is a great assistant and would be an excellent team member to the next office she works in.
MCC Dental Assisting Program
Employer Survey
2008-2009 Summary
Please complete a survey for each new dental assistant employee.
How many months has the dental assistant been working for you?
2 months, 4 months, 11 months, 9 months
How did you recruit the dental assistant?
Job offered after externship, advertisement, MCC DA program, Blackboard in classroom (2)
Did the dental assistant complete an externship with your practice?
__4_ Yes__0__ No
Please answer the following questions about the performance of the MCC Dental Assisting graduate in your office (circle the
correct number).
Strongly
Agree
Agree
The chairside skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5 (2)
4
The office skills of the dental
5 (2)
4 (2)
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
3 (3)
2
1
3 (1)
2
1
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assistant met the needs of my
practice.
The dental assistant was
dependable.
5 (2)
4 (1)
3
2 (1)
1 (1)
The dental assistant worked well
as a member of my dental team.
5 (2)
4 (2)
3 (1)
2
1
If you were not satisfied with any area please provide specific recommendations on how the graduate could be better
prepared. Your recommendations will be used to revise curriculum, including clinical experiences.
More chairside experience; Calls in sick most Mondays; Employee was ill for at least 2 weeks at start of employment.
Employee also insisted on working for TSA, thereby limiting availability at this office. Employee required discontinuation of
employment due to finals and prep for national dental assisting exam.
Please provide general comments and suggestions for improving the Maui Community College Dental Assisting Program.
Graduates need increase in hands-on experience. I estimate a minimum of 6 months on-the-job training is
necessary before attaining top position (and pay).
UHMC Dental Assisting Program
Employer Survey Summary 2009-2010
Please complete a survey for each UHMC 2009-2010 Dental Assisting Program graduate dental assistant employee.
How many months has the dental assistant been working for you?3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months
How did you recruit the dental assistant? Dental assisting program, friend
Did the dental assistant complete an externship with your practice?
___1_ Yes
_3___ No
Please answer the following questions about the performance of the UHMC Dental Assisting graduate in your office (circle
the correct number).
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
The chairside skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5 (3)
4
3 (1)
2
1
The office skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5(2)
4(2)
3
2
1
The dental assistant was
dependable.
5(4)
4
3
2
1
The dental assistant worked well
as a member of my dental team.
5(4)
4
3
2
1
If you were not satisfied with any area please provide specific recommendations on how the graduate could be better
prepared. Your recommendations will be used to revise curriculum, including clinical experiences.
Practice impression taking; start clinical earlier
Please provide general comments and suggestions for improving the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program.
MAHALO for helping us enrich the UHMC Dental Assisting Program!
UHMC Dental Assisting Program
Employer Survey Summary
Please complete a survey for each UHMC 2010-2011 Dental Assisting Program graduate dental assistant employee.
How many months has the dental assistant been working for you? 2-3 months, 5 months, 6 months, 2 years
How did you recruit the dental assistant? Newspaper, DA Director
Did the dental assistant complete an externship with your practice?
__1__ Yes
__4__ No
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Please answer the following questions about the performance of the UHMC Dental Assisting graduate in your office (circle
the correct number).
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
The chairside skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5 (2)
4 (2)
3 (3)
2
1
The office skills of the dental
assistant met the needs of my
practice.
5(2)
4(3)
3
2
1
The dental assistant was
dependable.
5(5)
4
3
2
1
The dental assistant worked well
as a member of my dental team.
5(5)
4
3
2
1
If you were not satisfied with any area please provide specific recommendations on how the graduate could be better
prepared. Your recommendations will be used to revise curriculum, including clinical experiences.
x-rays, impressions
Please provide general comments and suggestions for improving the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program.
MAHALO for helping us enrich the UHMC Dental Assisting Program!
UHMC Dental Assisting Program
Employer Survey 2011-2012
Please complete a survey for each UHMC 2011-2012 Dental Assisting Program graduate dental assistant employee.
1. How many months has the dental assistant been working for you? (2) 1 month; 2 months; (2) 4 months; 6 months;
10 months; 6 years
2.
How was this employee referred to you?
______ UHMC job placement center
_____ Responded to newspaper ad
______ Local employment service
___1__ Student internship
___3__ UHMC faculty
___1__ Company recruitment
___3___ Other, please explain Craigslist ad, Joyce Recommendation, Friend, previous employment.
3. Did the dental assistant complete an externship with your practice?
_2___ Yes
__6__ No
4.
Please rate the performance of the graduate on the following competencies as they apply to the job:
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Not
Agree
Disagree
applicable
The chairside skills of the
dental assistant met the
needs of my practice.
(3) 5
(3) 4
(1) 3
2
1
The office skills of the
dental assistant met the
needs of my practice.
(3) 5
(4) 4
(1) 3
2
1
The dental assistant was
dependable.
(8) 5
4
3
2
1
The dental assistant
worked well as a member
of my dental team.
(8) 5
4
3
2
1
(1, front
office
receptionist)
If you were not satisfied with any area please provide specific recommendations on how the graduate could be better
prepared. Your recommendations will be used to revise curriculum, including clinical experiences.
Krystle has a very good attitude! Willing to learn and positive.
As you know, my office is high tech and homeopathic style. DA not trained in the equipment I use - CEREC,
intraoral camera, iPad for patient education, and e-charts.
Please provide general comments and suggestions for improving the UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program.
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UHMC Dental Assisting Student Exit Survey 2007-2008
Very
important
5 (9)
4 (1)
3
2
Not very
important
1
I always work cooperatively with my
co-workers.
5 (10)
4
3
2
1
If I do not understand instructions from
my supervisor, I ask for more
information.
5 (8)
4 (1)
3
2 (1)
1
I keep information about patients
private.
5 (10)
4
3
2
1
I arrive to work on time or earlier.
Please rate how well the MCC Dental Assisting Program prepared you to perform in each of the following functions. Write
the appropriate number in the blank using the scale below.
Extremely well
prepared
5
Well
prepared
4
Adequately prepared
3
Inadequately
prepared
2
Totally unprepared
1
______ Infection control procedures
5 (7)
4 (2)
3 (1)
2
1
______ Patient educational oral hygiene instruction
5 (7)
4 (3)
3
2
1
______ Health history review and documentation
5 (7)
4 (4)
3
2
1
______ Chairside assisting procedures
5 (7)
4 (3)
3 (2)
2
1
______ Restorative charting
5 (5)
4 (3)
3 (2)
2
1
______ Periodontal charting
5 (6)
4 (1)
3 (3)
2
1
______ Orthodontic functions
5 (3)
4 (2)
3 (5)
2
1
______ Mixing dental materials
5 (7)
4 (2)
3 (1)
2
1
______ Emergency procedures
5 (5)
4 (3)
3 (2)
2
1
______ Office reception responsibilities
5 (5)
4 (3)
3 (2)
2
1
______ Taking alginate impressions
5 (7)
4 (2)
3 (1)
2
1
______ Making study models
5 (8)
4 (2)
3
2
1
______ Exposing radiographs
5 (8)
4 (2)
3
2
1
______ Dental Assisting Certification Exam
5 (6)
4 (3)
3 (1)
2
1
______ Other (please specify) Great teacher
5 (2)
4
3
2
1
Check one of the following:
0 Currently employed full-time in a dental office
2 Seeking employment full-time in a dental office, 1 Seeking employment part-time in a dental office
5 Currently employed part-time in a dental office
1 Not seeking employment
What did you like about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?
- EVERYONE! I love the professional attitude to the clinic but also the warm attitude to the staff.
- Very hands on. Friendly environment.
- It’s a good learning experience whether or not you came into the program with or without knowing anything.
There was always something that was taught to us that we never knew about.
- Teachers
- Learning a lot. Meeting new people
- I learned a lot from all of my teachers and classmates/friends not just how to be a dental assistant but, a lot of
things outside of the classroom.
- The MCC Dental Assisting Program was very hands on and that really helped me learn a lot better.
- I like the teachers and the staff at Maui Oral Health Center. All the teachers are knowledgeable & well prepared
about their subjects.
- Very informative
What did you dislike about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?
- I don’t dislike anything.
- Not much. Would be nice if we had our own building 
- nothing
- NOTHING
- Should have more parking or a new facility in the future!!
- nothing
What recommendations would you make to incoming Dental Assisting Students?
-Study hard! Don’t slack off, & show up!
- Work hard stay true to yourself.
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- Be ready to study, study, study.
- Study, study, study!
- Study and read the assignments because it will really help you learn.
- Need parking & a bigger class
- Read your books and just study your life away.
2008-2009
In the past year, I have volunteered at a community health activity. (12)_ Yes
_(1) No
Describe your service learning experiences.
Oral dental hygiene instructions to the community; I was enriching; Good, I helped teach children about the proper way to
brush 7 floss teeth. Also, taught them the difference between healthy & unhealthy foods; I demonstrated proper dental
hygiene and answered questions concerning dental problems or concerns; I did a lot of service learning projects; Oral
hygiene instructions to the community.
Please rate the importance of the following statements (circle correct number).
Very
important
5 (11)
4 (2)
3
2
Not very
important
1
I always work cooperatively with my
co-workers.
5 (13)
4
3
2
1
If I do not understand instructions from
my supervisor, I ask for more
information.
5 (12)
4 (1)
3
2
1
I keep information about patients
private.
5 (13)
4
3
2
1
I arrive to work on time or earlier.
Please rate how well the MCC Dental Assisting Program prepared you to perform in each of the following functions. Write
the appropriate number in the blank using the scale below.
Extremely
Well
Adequately
Inadequately
Totally
well
prepared
prepared
prepared
unprepared
prepared
Infection control procedures
5 (12)
4 (1)
3
2
1
Patient educational oral
5 (10)
4 (3)
3
2
1
hygiene instruction
Health history review and
5 (8)
4 (4)
3 (2)
2
1
documentation
Chairside assisting
5 (5)
4 (4)
3 (4)
2
1
procedures
Restorative charting
5 (10)
4 (3)
3
2
1
Periodontal Charting
5 (10)
4 (3)
3
2
1
Orthodontic functions
5 (6)
4 (3)
3 (4)
2
1
Mixing dental Materials
5 (8)
4 (2)
3 (3)
2
1
Emergency procedures
5 (8)
4 (1)
3 (4)
2
1
Office reception
5 (8)
4 (1)
3 (3)
2 (1)
1
responsibilities
Taking alginate impressions
5 (9)
4 (4)
3
2
1
Making study models
Exposing radiographs
Dental assisting certification
exam
Other
5 (9)
5 (13)
5 (9)
4 (3)
4
4 (2)
3 (1)
3
3 (2)
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
4
3
2
1
Check all that apply:
______ Currently employed full-time in a dental office
____3__ Seeking employment full-time in a dental office
____2_ Currently employed part-time in a dental office
____2_ Not seeking employment
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____9_ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
____2__ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
____1_ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing fields other than dental
______ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing fields other than dental
What did you like about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?

The small class size. It was easy to ask questions and get personal help I needed.

Made new friends and has opened my eyes in the dental field.

Met new people and made good friends.

Meeting all my classmates.

Good teachers and classmates.

The teachers and how they were helpful.

Interesting and helpful when needed.

Friendly staff, good atmosphere, lots of good/interesting information.

Teachers were very informative and gave me a good understanding of the dental field to help pursue a career.

Great program, learned a lot.

It was fun and I made new friends. We all helped each other.

I liked the hands-on experience in the lab and clinic.

Try to show as much as possible for practice is what helps to master anything.
What did you dislike about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?

I wish we had more hands-on training with doctors. Practice makes perfect & we can always use more practice.

Somewhat disorganized?

Being crammed in small class with no windows.

No parking, small classroom.

Sometimes labs were confusing and unorganized.

Needed more chairside experience.

I would have liked to learn the procedure steps better before going out to internships.

Nothing

Lack of communication. Some people weren’t very supportive.

I wished that we could be more prepared for chairside assisting.

We needed more practice in hands on starting within the beginning of first semester.
What recommendations would you make to incoming Dental Assisting Students?

To keep on their reading. It will make the program better for them if they are prepared.

Have fun & do your best!

Be prepared

Expand facilities.

Learn all that you can.

Be open to learning and keep an open mind.

It’s an awesome supporting program where guest speakers, DDS, come to speak to our class and experience
some dental offices.

Make sure to listen and ask questions as needed. Also, even though your book being read may not be needed for
the tests, read anyway because it helps to get an understanding of stuff not focused in class as much.

Be prepared!!

Listen to your lectures thoroughly. Ask questions when you don’t understand and study everything.
Practice as much as possible taking radiographs. Participate in any activity dental related
Student Exit Survey 2009-2010
MCC Dental Assisting Students
Please complete the following information to help improve the Dental Assisting Program.
In the past year I have volunteered at a community health activity. _11__ Yes
___ No
Describe volunteer efforts.
-I really enjoyed working in the community
-Volunteered at women’s health fair, Senior health fair, harbor lights after school program, MCC Keiki fest.
-I got to work with children who were willing to learn about OHI and I thought it was a fun experience.
-I volunteered at various fairs and it was very enjoyable teaching kids and adults about oral hygiene.
Please rate the importance of the following statements (circle correct number).
Very
Not very
important
important
5
4
3
2
1
I arrive to work on time or earlier.
16
I always work cooperatively with my
16
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co-workers.
If I do not understand instructions from
my supervisor, I ask for more
information.
I keep information about patients
private.
15
1
16
Please rate how well the MCC Dental Assisting Program prepared you to perform in each of the following functions. Write
the appropriate number in the blank using the scale below.
Extremely well
prepared
5
Well
prepared
4
Adequately prepared
3
Inadequately
prepared
2
______ Infection control procedures
14
1
______ Patient educational oral hygiene instruction
13
3
______ Health history review and documentation
12
3
1
______ Chairside assisting procedures
10
5
1
______ Restorative charting
8
7
1
______ Periodontal charting
8
7
1
______ Orthodontic functions
5
5
5
______ Mixing dental materials
8
7
1
______ Emergency procedures
9
5
2
______ Office reception responsibilities
10
3
2
______ Taking alginate impressions
10
6
______ Making study models
10
6
______ Exposing radiographs
12
4
______ Dental Assisting Certification Exam
10
5
Totally unprepared
1
1
1
1
1
______ Other (please specify) ________________
Check one of the following:
______ Currently employed full-time in a dental office
__4___ Seeking employment full-time in a dental office
__6___ Currently employed part-time in a dental office
___1___ Not seeking employment
___9___ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
___3__ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
______ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing fields other than dental
______ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing fields other than dental
What did you like about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?
-I think it is a very well organized program.
-Great teachers, classmates, fun and educational experiences like opportunity to go to ADA and HAD conventions.
-Good exposure to dental field
-I had a lot of great learning experiences. All of the hands-on procedures during my externships were really great
and I feel that they have really prepared me for the dental assisting field.
-All the learning, all the different people; peers, teachers, private practice, & patients, the trip to the ADA
convention, the service learning community volunteer program, the guest speakers, the externship programs.
-Teachers are great! Learned a lot.
-The instructors were always very helpful and available to talk to. I learned so much valuable information that I’ll be
able to apply to my future when I am a dental Hygienist.
- Very good & learned a lot. Professors were excellent & helpful!
-I liked the hands on experience & the opportunity to work in different offices.
-This was an amazing program! It gave me a wonderful opportunity to experience the dental profession. I feel
completely prepared for employment and anything that can happen in the dental field and on the job. I t was a wonderful
learning experience with supportive classmates and amazing instructors!
What did you dislike about the MCC Dental Assisting Program?
-More clinical time would be better.
-Better facilities to accommodate the amount of students in the program, practice using newer dental materials.
-more clinic hours (3)
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-n/a
-I would have understood more about what was being taught earlier on if I had been exposed to the dental material
chapter sooner.
-More clinic time.
-The program is great, but the only improvement I can thin if us sometime we needed more ops at the clinic to do
clinical work and they weren’t available.
-Nothing this program is perfect
What recommendations would you make to incoming Dental Assisting Students?
-Go to any practice at clinic that is available
-n/a
-Make sure you can commit. No whining. Stay Positive. Be thankful.
-Study hard, and be willing to learn.
-Have fun & study hard!
-Be prepared to study hard and put in a lot of effort- it will pay off and you will learn a lot! It’s a great program.
- Study hard & definitely volunteer.
-study a lot.
Are you currently employed in a dental office? Yes_5__
NO _9_
If yes, name of dental office ____________________
-Pedodontic Associates (3)
-Maui Job Corps
-Miyamoto Dental Design
How did you become employed there? _______________
-Applied from Maui News
-Answered new ad
-Joyce Yamada
-through Joyce
-Walk in
What are your plans for the future?
-I plan on working as an assistant for at least one year before returning to school for the Hygiene Program.
-Dental Hygiene School
-Seek dental work and continue some pre-reqs for Dental Hygiene
- Dental Hygiene or Nursing. BS then Dental School.
-Applying to Hygiene Program
-I don’t know now, I was ready to apply for Hygiene.
- I want to be able to go to dental school and become a dentist.
-Part time dental related employment, more school & possibly hygiene program.
-Finish school and find a job in DA
- Dental Hygiene Program at UHMC 
-Continue going to school.
-Works as a dental assistant, acquire the knowledge and skills to become one of the best, gain as much valuable
experience the in turn continue to dental hygiene.
- Work as a dental assistant while pursuing my major.
-Be a hygienist.
-Continue school for dental hygiene. UH Manoa in Fall for pre-reqs. Will apply for both UH Manoa & MCC for Fall
2011
Student Exit Survey 2010-2011
UHMC Dental Assisting Students
Please complete the following information to help improve the Dental Assisting Program.
In the past year I have volunteered at a community health activity. _13__Yes
_1__ No _4_ blank
Describe volunteer efforts.
Very enjoyable.; very uplifting and made me want to volunteer more.; Made me want to help the community more; I loved it I
love the kids my are so eager to learn.; it is something I am proud of and will continue to do throughout my lifetime.
Please rate the importance of the following statements (circle correct number).
Very important
5
4
I arrive to work on time or earlier.
5/18
I always work cooperatively with my co5/17
4/1
workers.
If I do not understand instructions from
5/16
4/2
my supervisor, I ask for more information.
I keep information about patients private.
5/18
3
2
Not very
important
1
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Please rate how well the MCC Dental Assisting Program prepared you to perform in each of the following functions. Write
the appropriate number in the blank using the scale below.
Extremely well
prepared
5
Well
prepared
4
Adequately prepared Inadequately prepared
3
Totally unprepared
2
1
______ Infection control procedures
5/16
4/2
______ Patient educational oral hygiene instruction
5/11
4/5
______ Health history review and documentation
5/11
4/5
3/2
______ Chairside assisting procedures
5/10
4/6
3/2
______ Restorative charting
5/10
4/8
______ Periodontal charting
5/15
4/3
______ Orthodontic functions
5/2
4/6
3/10
______ Mixing dental materials
5/9
4/7
3/2
______ Emergency procedures
5/7
4/6
3/4
______ Office reception responsibilities
5/2
4/11
3/4
______ Taking alginate impressions
5/11
4/6
3/1
______ Making study models
5/12
4/3
3/3
______ Exposing radiographs
5/14
4/3
3/1
______ Dental Assisting Certification Exam
5/13
4/3
3/2
2/1
NR/1
______ Other (please specify) ________________
great program. Thanks Joyce.
___1___ Currently employed full-time in a dental office
___10__ Seeking employment full-time in a dental office
___3___ Currently employed part-time in a dental office
___1___ Not seeking employment
___9___ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
___5___ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
___1___1 Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing fields other than dental
______ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing fields other than dental
What did you like about the UHMC Dental Assisting Program?
Hands on experiences; Instructors were really willing to help.; very detailed & thorough.; Externships @outer offices.;
Instructors were very nice and helpful; The great people I met! understanding the oral cavity; That everyone cared about our
education and was always willing to help. I definitely learned a lot the past year!; The instructors took time to provide one on
one instruction every step of the way; It was a small program and everyone knew each other, We all got to be close and
would help each other by having study groups. Learned a lot and feel prepared to work in a dental office.; Although it is an
intense program, I feel prepared to find a job.; The instructors were helpful and made learning fun and easy. The program
helped with my knowledge of dental assisting.; Met a lot of nice people. Learned so much, even though I want to be a
hygienist this was very helpful. ; All the hands on practice we had. The instructors were great!; it was a great experience
being able to polish up my skills that I have previously obtained prior to attending this program because I was already
working as an assistant.; I liked how we a lot of hands on. I feel that I learned better. I gain so much more Knowledge about
dentistry. ;
What improvements can be made to the UHMC Dental Assisting Program?
I think too much time was spent for other things. That took up the time we could have been studying  Instructors that truly
want to be here for students; none that I could see; The coordinator Joyce has set it up to be perfect!!; being more
organized; more office work setting.; everything  More time to learn each procedure.: Improve attitudes towards students
from people we work with. Also encourage certain corrections be made in private settings; None; Nothing, overall the
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program was great met my expectations; N/A; Nothing I loved it, no matter how much people complained how things are
done. we are all college students! We shouldn’t have to be babied!  N/A;
What recommendations would you make to incoming Dental Assisting Students? Do not work! (during program); study.
study. study!; It Is the most informative program yet  be prepared; Quit your job if you have one You won’t have time for
work HAHA.; Make sure you have time & a well-balanced schedule; Write everything down particularly if you don’t grasp it at
1st; Study, Study, Study!! Learn the procedures. ; Hard work pays off; Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. ; Always
practice hands on stuff. Don’t be shy. ; Keep up with the reading material and study. ; Study hard because it’s worth it @ the
end’ do it because you enjoy it, like I do. ;
Are you currently employed in a dental office? Yes__4___
NO __14__
If yes, name of dental office. Dr. Conmy; Dr. Bastian; Dr. Igawa and Dr. Miyashiro, Big Island. ; Dr. Chris McNeil;
How did you become employed there?
Applied; Joyce Yamada  it was originally t just apart time job, while in the nursing program, and finishing my BA in
psychology and then I fell in Love w/ it.; word of mouth
What are your plans for the future?
Dental Hygienist one day!; Undecided @ the moment, may move to mainland to complete schooling; continue school to go
on in DH.  Go to hygiene or even dental school; take all my required so I can apply to Dental school. ; work there for two
years Then apply for Hygiene & Be a Hygienist  unsure, going to take a break from school for now.; My plans include
working full time, full time family involvement, and furthering education.; Dental Hygiene hopefully  or EFDA; continue on in
DENTISTRY; To find a dental assisting job, and continue my education in dentistry. ; I plan to hopefully get into the DH
program this fall. That is my dream to be a DH; Dental Hygiene Program; hopefully be accepted into Dental hygiene and
maybe later become a dentist, thanks to Dr. Gabot & Rae for inspiring me; Hopefully get into the hygiene program here@
UHMC. If not just work to apply again if it is the right time; Hygiene. Go into hygiene.
Student Exit Survey
UHMC Dental Assisting Students 2011-2012
Please complete the following information to help improve the Dental Assisting Program.
In the past year I have volunteered at a community health activity. 16___ Yes ___ No
Describe volunteer efforts.

Teaching OHI to the community of Maui

Teaching Oral Hygiene

Teaching the grade school children about oral hygiene. When people ask me about their teeth I answer as many
questions possible or refer them to a dentist

Provide OHI

Teaching OHI at various

I loved the FUN health fairs or community service projects like at Kihei Elementary with tons of kids
Please rate the importance of the following statements. Check appropriate box.
I arrive to work on time or earlier.
I always work cooperatively with my coworkers.
If I do not understand instructions from
my supervisor, I ask for more
information.
I keep information about patients
private.
Very
important
5
17
4
3
2
Not very
important
1
17
15
2
17
Please rate how well the UHMC Dental Assisting Program prepared you to perform in each of the following functions. Check
appropriate box.
Extremely
Well
Adequately Inadequately
Totally
well
Prepared
prepared
prepared
unprepared
prepared
4
3
2
1
5
Infection control procedures
15
2
Patient educational oral hygiene instruction
15
2
Health history review and documentation
15
2
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Chairside assisting procedures
14
1
2
Restorative charting
15
1
1
Periodontal charting
15
1
1
Orthodontic functions
7
6
4
Mixing dental materials
14
2
1
Emergency procedures
11
5
1
Office reception responsibilities
8
6
2
Taking alginate impressions
14
2
1
Making study models
12
3
1
Exposing radiographs
16
Dental Assisting Certification Exam
13
1
3
1
Other (please specify) _____________________
Please check all that apply:
__1____ Currently employed full-time in a dental office
__5___ Seeking employment full-time in a dental office
___5___ Currently employed part-time in a dental office
___2__ Not seeking employment
__14__ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
__1____ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing dental related field of study program
___1___ Currently enrolled in college full-time, pursuing fields other than dental
____1__ Currently enrolled in college part-time, pursuing fields other than dental
What did you like about the UHMC Dental Assisting Program?

Teachers are very nice and helpful. They want you to learn and when you don’t understand something, they take their
time and help you understand the material

The staff. Working with real patients in a real life setting

Instructors

I learned a lot. It prepared me very well

The hands on experience

Everything

All the community service we participated in, all the information we learned and gained to get us ready for real life
assisting, staff

Really helped prepare for DANB

All the students and staff really care about your success

I enjoyed the many opportunities in different dental offices

Small classes, good teachers

It has help me learn more and prepare me to take the DANB

Making relationships with students and dentist, hands on experience

I liked the hands on experience that the program provided
What might be improved in the UHMC Dental Assisting Program?

Parking is a big deal

Less DH hours required

The doctors for externship

To thoroughly teach info that may be needed for DANB (example for infection control, did not learn about certain
things until after taking the test)

Less costly

More role playing throughout the whole year

Communication of what is expected, print out on paper so no confusion

Maybe have the extern sites evenly distributed, I had 4 or 5 MOHC and no ortho =(
What recommendations would you make to incoming Dental Assisting Students?

Study and invest in yourself

Start saving pictures from beginning

To study hard and be well prepared to dedicate themselves to the program

Study, study, study!

Wear your uniforms!!!

Listen, complete as much community service events as possible, read all materials for homework, be focused
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



Stay organized throughout entire course, stay on top of coursework and do not fall behind
Study and don’t stress out
Save your money
Do as much community service as possible, do not over think everything and do the best as you can, keep up with
studying, don’t fall behind

Study and don’t stress out

To study a lot and put all your time be very devoted=)

Forget your life

Try to take other classes while you are in the program, if you are going to do hygiene etc.
Are you currently employed in a dental office? Yes_4____
NO _12___
Yes No
I work Part-time
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4
I work Full-time
1
I am working in my field of study
4
I am happy in my current position
10 1
13
I prefer working in my field of study 11
If yes, name of dental office and job title ___________________________________________________

In an office

Island Dental, Dental Assistant

DA – Ho’ola Lahui Hawaii

Kahana Family Dental

Wahiawa/Pearl Family Dental Care

Dr. Wright, Dental Assistant
How did you become employed there? ____________________________________________________

N/A

Applied

I went for my dentist appointment and mentioned I wanted to be in the dental field

Family
I have been employed for:
1___ Less than 6 months
1__ More than 6 months
_2_ 1-2 years
_2_ 2+ years
What are your plans for the future?

Hygiene or work in a restaurant again

Take more classes and get into dental hygiene program

BA

Finish the prereqs for Dental Hygiene apply and just work as a dental assistant

Hygiene

Apply to dental schools/ and or dental hygiene programs

Completing Liberal Arts degree, working as an assistant, not sure if I will pursue hygienist

Dental hygiene

I plan to continue working full time at my current job and possibly pursue part time in a dental office. I will take a few
courses in the fall of 12 and apply for the hygiene program in 2013

To pursue a degree in dental hygiene and get a job in a dental office

Moving… going to take care of my daughter during surgery and after then returning home and getting a great job

Hygiene

To look for a job as a dental assistant and possibly go back to school and maybe get into hygiene

Dental hygiene

Work in a dental office as an assistant while continuing education to become a RDH

Be accepted into the dental hygiene program
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Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Community Service events Dental Assisting Program participated
in:
1. University of Hawaii Maui College Launch
UHMC Campus
Friday, August 26, 2011
2:30-9:00pm
Serviced: 800 community members
Brushes distributed: 600 & toothpaste
Showcased the dental assisting program and promoted good oral health practices.
2. Paia Pensioners
Paia Community Center
Friday, September 9, 2011
9:00-10:00am
Serviced: 7 members
Brushes Distributed: 7 & toothpaste
Shared good oral hygiene practices with seniors.
3. Teen Expo
Maui Tropical Plantation
Saturday, September10, 2011
9:00am – 4:00 pm
Serviced: 2,800 community members
Brushes distributed: 2,000 placed in goody bags by organizer and another 600 distributed at
event. Shared good oral health practices with teen ager and their families.
Funded by Teen Expo.
4. Kahului Filipino Seniors
Kahului MEO
Thursday, September 15, 2011
9:00-10:30am
Serviced: 35 seniors
Brushes Distributed: 35 & toothpaste
Shared good oral health practices with seniors.
5. Hale Mahaolu Seniors
Hale Mahaolu, Wailuku
Friday, September 16, 2011
9:00-10:30
Serviced: 6 Senior’s
Brushes Distributed: 6 & toothpaste
Shared good oral health practices with seniors.
6. Student Lounge- Student Services
UHMC Campus
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
10:00am – 1:00pm
Serviced: 60 students
Brushes Distributed: 0, no brushes were distributed,
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Shared information regarding dental services available to students by the UHMC dental
Programs.
7. Maui County Fair Parade
UHMC Campus-Stadium
Thursday September 29, 2011
3:30-7:00pm
Serviced: Maui Community members
Brushes Distributed: 0
Organized and created a dental programs float to introduce and promote the UHMC dental
programs to our community.
Maui County Fair UHMC booth
Thursday-Sunday, September 29-October 1, 2011
Serviced: Maui Community members
Brushes Distributed: 144 & toothpaste, to promote community awareness of UHMC dental
programs.
8. Tutu & Me Project
Kahului Community Center
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
9:00-11:00am
Serviced: 60 (children and parents)
Brushes Distributed: 30 & toothpaste, given to children (baby packets were assembled,
including a tooth brush and information regarding children’s teeth.)
Shared good oral hygiene practices with child and parent.
Kamehamea Schools Pukalani
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
9:00-11:00am
Serviced: 40 (children and parents)
Brushes Distributed: 20 & toothpaste, given to children (baby packets were assembled,
including a tooth brush and information regarding children’s teeth.)
Shared good oral hygiene practices with child and parent.
9. Kihei Children’s Youth Fair
Saturday, October 15, 2011
2:30-8:30pm
Serviced: 300 people in the Maui community
Brushes Distributed: 200 & toothpaste, distributed to the youth to promote good oral health
practices.
10. Saber Family Fun Night
Maui High School Gymnasium
Friday, October 21, 2011
5:00-8:30pm
Serviced: 400 Maui High School students and their parents
Brushes distributed: 400 brushes & toothpaste
Promoted UHMC dental programs and shared good oral health practices with Maui High
School students and their families.
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11. UHMC Pumpkin Patch
UHMC Campus- agriculture section
Saturday October 22, 2011
9:00-12:00pm
Serviced: 400 of the Maui community
Brushes Distributed: 300 child and 150 adult & toothpaste, brushes were distributed to the
children who came with their parents to the pumpkin patch, information was given to both child
and parent.
12. WE Project
Wailuku Homeless shelter
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2-4pm
Serviced: 72 Maui Community
Brushes Distributed: 72 & tooth paste
Shared good hygiene practices with homeless shelter residents.
13. Great American Smoke Out
Maui Mall
Saturday November 19, 2011
9-12pm
Serviced: 200 Maui Community
Brushes Distributed: 144 brushes & toothpaste
Shared good hygiene practices and promoted UHMC dental programs.
14. Makaukau
UHMC Student Lounge
Saturday November 19, 2011
11-11:50am
Serviced: 150 students at the UHMC
Brushes Distributed: 60 & toothpaste
Promoted dental programs to students.
15. La Fiesta Hispana
Maui Mall
Saturday February 11, 2012
9-3pm
Serviced: 150 of the Hispanic community and others
Brushes Distributed: 30 baby packets, 3 dozen adult tooth brushes and
2 cases of 72 toothpaste
16. Catch a Smile
Kihei Elementary School with the Kihei Rotary
8-10am
Serviced: 150 students
Brushes Distributed: 15, toothpaste, dental flossers, & activity book
Funded by Kihei Sunrise Rotary Club
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17. Pomaikai Elementary School
Kahului
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9-11am
Serviced: 60 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 60 & toothpaste
18. Waihee Elementary School
Waihee Elementary
Thursday, February 23, 2012
11:30-2:00pm
Serviced: 180 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 175 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
19. Kihei Baptist Preschool
Kihei
Friday February 24, 2012
9-10:30am
Serviced: 20 preschoolers including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 16 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
20. Paia Elementary School
Paia
Thursday March 8, 2012
8:30-11am
Serviced: 95 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 90 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
21. Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool
Wailuku
Friday March 9, 2012
9-11am
Serviced: 70 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 62 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
22. 14th Annual Health Walk and Health Fair
Saturday March 24, 2012
7-11am
Serviced: 50 Maui community
Brushes Distributed: 40 brushes
23. Maui Keiki Fest
UHMC Campus
Saturday April 14, 2012
11-4pm
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Serviced: 500 Maui community
Brushes distributed: 450 & toothpaste
Shared good oral hygiene practices together with Maui County Dental Society members.
Funded by Maui County Dental Society
24. Waihee School
Thursday, April 05, 2012
11:30-2:00pm
Serviced: 200 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 200 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
25. Waihee Elementary
Friday, April 20, 2012
11:30-2:00
Serviced: 180 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 175 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
26. Kamalii Elementary School
Kamalii Elementary School
Friday, May 04, 2012
8:00-11:00
Serviced: 150 students including teachers
Brushes Distributed: 150 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practice
27. Paia Elementary School
Paia Elementary School
Monday, May 07, 2012
10:00-2:00
Serviced: Over 250 students including teachers (10 classes)
Brushes Distributed: Over 250 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
28. Haiku Elementary School
Haiku Elementary School
Friday, May 18, 2012
7:45-12:00
Serviced: Over 250 students including teachers (10 classes)
Brushes Distributed: Over 250 & toothpaste
Shared good dental health practices.
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CARL D. PERKINS INDUSTRY VALIDATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL FORM
Dental Assisting - 2008-2009
X I have reviewed the curricular student learning outcomes and approve of the level of industry
skills that Maui Community College students attain in the Dental Assisting program.
X I understand that the Dental Assisting program is accredited by the NLNAC and American
Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and that this national certification meets
or exceeds industry standards.
X I have reviewed the student learning outcomes of the Capstone/Portfolio Projects and
approve of these projects as an acceptable assessment of student achievement in meeting
industry standards.
Michael Clarke, DDS, Private Practice
Emi Eno Orikasa, DDS, Private Practice
Stacey Hanada, RDH, BS, Private Practice
Donna Hardy, RDH, Maui Oral Health Center
Ted Kanamori, DDS, Private Practice
Carl Kobayashi, DDS. Private Practice
Frank Kihara, DDS, Private Practice
Jonathan Lau, DDS, Private Practice
Nora Macareg, RDH, Private Practice
Daniel Mayeda, DDS, Private Practice
James Merrett, DDS, Private Practice
Leanne Nadai, RDH, BS, Private Practice
Neil C. Nunokawa, DDS, Private Practice
David Ohta, Dental Assistant, Maui Oral Health Center
Spencer Owades, DMD, Maui Oral Health Center
Lorrin Pang, Hawaii State Department of Health
Christy Pascua, CDA, Maui Oral Health Center
Yana Pekarski, DDS, Private Practice
Riane Pelangka, CDA, Maui Oral Health Center
Mara Sandi, CDA, Private Practice
Veronica Smith, CDA, Maui Oral Health Center
Fumio Tsuji, DDS, Private Practice, retired
Melanie Vallejos, DDS, Private Practice
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External Grants
The Dental Assisting Program was awarded $1,000 from Young Brothers, Inc. to
implement the Baby Dental Packets project at Maui Memorial Medical Center in 2009.
Other funds for this project were procured from the Maui County Dental Hygiene
Society, Pedodontic Associates, the Maui County Dental Society, Dr. Shaun Wright,
DDS, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Frank M. & Gertrude R. Doyle
Foundation ($3,492.64), Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit ($5,511.94 in 2011 and
$13,523.63 in 2012), and Kaiser Permanente “Give for a Cause” Project (project date is
October 30, 2012).
The Maui County Dental Society and the Maui County Dental Hygienists’ Association
provided funds to the Dental Assisting Program to purchase the toothbrushes and paste
that aided students in sharing dental knowledge with their community.
The Carl D. Perkins Foundation awarded the Dental Assisting and Hygiene program
coordinators funds to attend the American Dental Educators Conference in February
2010 and 2011. Attendance to continued education opportunities is a requirement of
the ADACODA accreditation. Also, the Carl D. Perkins Foundation awarded the Dental
Assisting Program faculty iPads to better assess student competency using Livetext in
the clinical area. All competencies are aligned and linked to the ADACODA
accreditation standards, General Education Student Learning Outcomes (CASLOs),
Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes.
Pending Grant Requests:
HDS
Digital PAN/CEPH
DXTTRIII-Dental x-ray Training manikin 3@R10,000
Dental Radiograph System 1/op +3 for x-ray training room
Total
$66,903
$30,000
$229,748
$326,651
HMSA Foundation
Budget
Dentist 0.10 FTE for initial screening and prescribing (salary + fringe)
Dental Hygienist 0.25 FTE for supervision of students
Supplies
(diamond tip cavitron inserts, gloves, masks, flouride,
disclosing solutions, aids such as floss, end-tufted tooth brushes)
UH Foundation Fiscal & Administrative Support (3.5%)
$17,018
$19,968
$ 7,000
$ 1,595
$45,581
HMSA Foundation Hawaiian Disparities
BudgetAnnual Total 5yr
MOHC Dentist (0.1 FTE) Salary & Fringe
$17,800 $89,000
Dental Hygienist (0.25 FTE at UHMC, 0.25 FTE at HUI) Salary & Fringe $39,936 $199,680
Clerical position (0.25 FTE at UHMC, 0.25 FTE at HUI) Salary & Fringe $17,472 $ 87,360
Supplies and Equipment:
Dental Education materials including “goodie bags”
(containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss)
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Dental Screening supplies & equipment
Instruments and supplies for application of sealants & topical Fluoride
Diamond tip cavitron inserts, gloves masks, fluoride, disclosing
sealant materials, prophy angles, prophy paste, clear dip.
UH Foundation Fiscal & Administrative Support (3.5%)
$21,165
$105,825
$ 3,627 $ 18,135
$100,000
$500,000
County of Maui Office of Economic Development
Proposal 1: Request to Rebudget Approved Funding to Meet Unexpected Needs
UH Maui College Allied Health County Grant Budget
Title: Expansion of Allied Health Program
Period: 10/1/2012 - 6/30/13
Sponsor: County of Maui, Office of Economic Development 2
Date: 9/29/12
Capital
Total
County
Improvement
Description
Project
of Maui
Funds
Cost
Matching
Personnel
Dentist @ $60/hr. 25% (10/1/12-6/30/2013)
21,600
21,600
0
Allied Health Clerical (1/1/13-6/30/13)
12,834
12,834
0
Allied Health IT Specialist (1/1/13-6/30/13)
20,623
20,623
0
Subtotal Personnel Salary
55,057
55,057
0
Fringe 44.21%
Dentist
9,549
9,549
0
Allied Health Clerical
5,674
5,674
0
Allied Health IT Specialist
9,117
9,117
0
Subtotal Fringe Benefits
24,340
24,340
0
Total Personnel
79,397
79,397
0
Other Costs
Dental Supplies
Maui Oral Health Center Rental & Facilities
Costs (10/1/12-6/30/13)
44,274
44,274
0
Total Other Costs
44,274
44,274
0
Capital Improvement Funds Matching
New Science Building Construction
(B08428F880M198)
126,450
0
126,450
Total Matching
126,450
0
126,450
Total Cost
Personnel Cost
79,397
79,397
0
Matching Cost
126,450
0
126,450
Other Costs
44,274
44,274
0
Direct Cost
250,121
123,671
126,450
Modified Direct Cost
79,397
79,397
0
Indirect Cost @ 3.5% County
2,779
2,779
0
Grand Total
252,900
126,450
126,450
Proposal 2: Request for Additional Funding to Meet Unexpected Needs
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UH Maui College Allied Health County Grant Budget
Title: Allied Health Dental Program
Period: 1/1/13-6/30/13
Sponsor: County of Maui, Office of Economic Development
Description
Personnel
Dental Lecturers Sp 2012 (Dental Assisting and Dental
Hygiene)
Student Assistants
Subtotal Personnel Salary
Fringe
Dental Lecturers Sp 2012 (Dental Assisting and
Dental Hygiene) Fringe 44.21%
Student Assistants Fringe 0.46%
Subtotal Fringe Benefits
Total Personnel
Other Costs
Maui Oral Health Center Dental Supplies
Maui Oral Health Center Rental & Facilities Costs
(50% 10/1/2012-6/30/13)
Total Other Costs
Capital Improvement Funds Matching
New Science Building Construction
(B08428F880M198)
Total
Project
Cost
County
of Maui
Capital
Improvemen
t Funds
Matching
25,668
14,000
39,668
25,668
14,000
39,668
0
0
0
11,348
64
11,412
51,080
11,348
64
11,412
51,080
0
0
0
0
20,000
20,000
0
52,132
72,132
52,132
72,132
0
0
0
125,000
0
125,000
51,080
0
0
72,132
123,21
2
51,080
1,788
125,00
0
125,000
0
Total Matching
125,00
0
125,00
0
Grand Total
51,080
125,00
0
72,132
248,21
2
51,080
1,788
250,00
0
Total Cost
Personnel Cost
Matching Cost
Other Costs
Direct Cost
Modified Direct Cost
Indirect Cost @ 3.5% County
Proposal FY14
UH Maui College Allied Health Dental County Grant Budget
Title: Allied Health Dental
Program
Period: 7/1/2013-6/30/2014
Sponsor: County of Maui, Office of Economic Development
Date: 9/29/12
Total
County of
Description
Project
Maui
Cost
125,000
0
0
125,000
Capital
Improvement
Funds
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Matching
Personnel
Dentist MOHC (65%)
Allied Health Clerical
Allied Health IT Specialist
Subtotal Personnel Salary
Fringe 44.21%
Dentist MOHC
Allied Health Clerical
Allied Health IT Specialist
Subtotal Fringe Benefits
Total Personnel
Other Costs
Maui Oral Health Center Rental &
Facilities Costs
Total Other Costs
Capital Improvement Funds
Matching
New Science Building Construction
(B08428F880M198)
Total Matching
Total Cost
Personnel Cost
Matching Cost
Other Costs
Direct Cost (Personnel and Other)
Modified Direct Cost
Indirect Cost @ 3.5% County
Grand Total
72,785
25,668
41,246
139,699
72,785
25,668
41,246
139,699
0
0
0
0
32,178
11,348
18,235
61,761
201,460
32,178
11,348
18,235
61,761
201,460
0
0
0
0
0
41,489
41,489
41,489
41,489
0
0
250,000
250,000
0
0
250,000
250,000
201,460
250,000
41,489
492,949
201,460
7,051
500,000
201,460
0
41,489
242,949
201,460
7,051
250,000
0
250,000
0
250,000
0
0
250,000
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$17.9M released for Maui projects
October 13, 2012
The Maui News
KAHULUI - Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released more than $17.9 million in funding for state
capital improvement projects on Maui.
Those include more than $8.1 million for renovation, upgrade and expansion projects at Maui
Memorial Medical Center.
"As elements of the federal Affordable Care Act are implemented, it is important that we
continue to invest in health care infrastructure throughout our state to ensure that facilities are
ready to provide access to quality health care for all the people of Hawaii," Abercrombie said in
an announcement.
Gerald Matsui, Maui Memorial's hospital management officer, said the state money will help the
facility do maintenance and keep it fully upgraded.
For example, elevators dating as far back as the early 1950s will be refurbished, he said.
He called the projects "real nuts and bolts" types of improvements.
A breakdown of funding for Maui Memorial included the following projects:
* $3.5 million to design, construct, equip and provide required works of art as part of an elevator
replacement project to comply with current National Fire Protection Association and life safety
and building codes.
* $1.8 million to make renovations and expand the hospital's laboratory, pharmacy and imaging
departments, which will take up part of the medical center's old courtyard area.
* $900,000 to do plumbing work, including replacing piping, insulation, bathroom fixtures and
valves, and repairs to walls, floor drain lines and piping supports.
* $800,000 to replace the hospital's air-conditioning system, focusing on the informationtechnology server room, patient treatment areas and the laundry department.
* $700,000 to replace approximately 50 patient beds, which are 16 to 20 years old, six to eight
years beyond the typical life of such a bed.
* $475,000 to replace the laundry equipment, as well as electrical and plumbing upgrades to
accommodate the new equipment.
Other capital improvement projects were listed as:
* $4.5 million, University of Hawaii Maui College, renovating the existing Science Building to
house the Allied Health programs that currently rent off-campus spaces and to upgrade air
conditioning, electrical systems, vents and roofing. (Allied Health programs include community
health, nursing, dental hygiene and oral health.)
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* $2 million, Honoapiilani Highway, to restore and implement environmental controls for runoff in
the vicinity of Launiupoko where makai portions of the highway have been undermined by the
pounding of waves.
* $1.8 million, David Malo Circle public housing, Lahaina, to design and construct exterior
improvements and do site work, including reroofing buildings, installing new exterior siding,
painting, parking lot repaving and sidewalk renovations.
* $1.2 million, Hana Highway, to improve runoff and drainage in the vicinity of Hoolawa Bridge.
* $285,000, Wailuku Public Library, to replace clay roofing tile and make other roof repairs.
Rotary honors Hale Kau Kau manager and
dental program
A p r i l 1 5, 2 0 12
The Maui News
KIHEI - The manager of the Hale Kau Kau program and the University of Hawaii Maui College Dental
Assisting Program received vocational service awards from the Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise.
At the recent meeting, the club also honored two scholarship winners.
Tina Draper, who runs the Hale Kau Kau program at St. Theresa Church that offers free meals to
Maui's hungry, received the Individual Vocational Service Award. She was recognized for her
leadership and service to the nonprofit organization, the only agency on Maui that serves meals to
the hungry every day of the year.
Feted at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise were (from left) Tina Draper, Individual Vocational Service Award
winner; Courtney Ka‘a‘a and Rose Ann Navarro, recipients of the Capanash/Corbett Memorial Scholarships; and Joyce Yamada,
director of the University of Hawaii Maui College Dental Assisting Program, who received the Community Vocational Service
Award for her organization.
Although Hale Kau Kau offers a hot, nutritious meal to anyone who is hungry, the target group
includes the homeless, the working poor, those with illnesses or problems that impact their ability to
provide for themselves, such as mental illness and substance abuse, the homebound elderly, and the
sick and disabled.
Joyce Yamada, director of the UH-Maui College Dental Assisting Program, accepted the Community
Vocational Service Award for her program, a two-semester curriculum that provides students with
the skills required to succeed in the dental profession. The program also gets out in the community,
with 17 students volunteering for the "Catch A Smile" program and interacting with 125 1st-graders
at Kihei Elementary.
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Two students from the Dental Assisting Program, Courtney Ka'a'a and Rose Ann Navarro, were the
recipients of the club's annual Doris Ann Capanash/Pat Corbett Memorial Scholarship awards.
Capanash was the wife of past Rotary District 5000 Assistant District Gov. Ron Capanash. Corbett
was an active member of the Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise, having served on the board of directors
for four years. Both women were actively involved in promoting quality educational experiences for
students on Maui.
Ka'a'a received a $500 scholarship from the scholarship fund and is currently completing the Dental
Assisting Program. She plans to continue to take the requisite classes to move into the dental
hygiene program. She has worked at the Learning Center on campus as a part-time receptionist and
tutor.
Navarro received a $250 scholarship and has earned an associate degree in liberal arts. She will be
finishing the Dental Assisting Program and moving on to become a dental hygienist. She currently is
employed at Kahana Family Dental.
Baby dental packets available to
distribute
No v e mb e r 1 3, 2 0 11
The Maui News
KAHULUI - Baby dental packets that have been handed out to families of newborns at Maui Memorial
Medical Center will now be available in pediatric offices and community clinics.
The University of Hawaii Maui College Dental Assisting Program's Baby Dental Packet Project is
expanding the program with a $5,512 grant from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.
"Pediatricians are pleased to have a dental packet to distribute to their families at well-child visits,"
said Kaiser Permanente pediatrician Felicitas Livaudais. "The lack of fluoridated water, baby bottle
tooth decay and compliance with families providing fluoride to their child all present challenges."
Mary Hew (left), Kaiser Permanente’s clinics operations director for the Neighbor Islands, presents a check of $5,512 to Joyce
Yamada, University of Hawaii Maui College dental assisting program coordinator, who holds a baby dental packet. Dr. David Ulin,
chief of Kaiser’s Maui Lani clinic, is shown at right.
The Maui Memorial Medical Center program, which began in 2009, has been supported by the Maui
Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Maui County Dental Society members, the Maui County Dental
Hygienists' Association, the Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation, dentist Shaun Wright and
the hospital.
Pediatric offices and community clinics interested in acquiring UH-MC baby dental packets for their
patients may contact the UH-MC Dental Assisting Program by phone at 984-3663 or by email at
yamadajo@hawaii.edu.
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UH Maui College Dental Assisting Program students at the Hawaii Dental
Convention, Honolulu
Dental Assisting Program at college For Kids workshop, summer 2012
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Flier given to Maui Mayor and Maui County council members.
Thank YOU Maui County Mayor and County Council Members for Supporting
MAUI ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE MISSION
“Education and Service”
The Maui Oral Health Initiative is a collaborative project sponsored primarily by
University of Hawaii Maui College and the County of Maui
The Maui Oral Health Initiative (MOHI) began in fall of 2002 at the request of Maui County dentists.
MOHI now includes four programs: Dental Assisting Certificate, Dental Hygiene Associate of Science
degree, Lutheran Medical Center Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program, and oral
health care for uninsured or Medicaid eligible children and adults (Maui Island=29,673). Since the
beginning in 2002, the Maui Oral Health Center has served as the clinical site for 164 Dental Assisting
students, 19 Dental Hygiene students, 21 LMC Dental Residents and has provided more than 67,000 oral
health patient visits for more than 7,100 Maui County residents.
Dental Hygiene Students
Dental Assisting Students
Chancellor Clyde Sakamoto, VC John McKee, DH Program Coordinator Rosie Vierra,
DA Program Coordinator Joyce Yamada, AH Department Chair Denise Cohen
MAHALO!
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