DEA 104 Specialties in Dentistry

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	SPECIALTIES IN DENTISTRY
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	DEA 104	CREDIT HOURS:	2
2.	PREREQUISITE:

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Modern Dental Assisting, Torres & Erhlich, Saunders, 9^th Edition, 2008. Modern Dental Assisting Workbook, 9^th Edition, 2008.
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Focuses on armamentarium of specific tray set – ups for periodontics, and endodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics. Examines pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and implants. Includes diagnosis, treatment, and the dental assistant’s role in each specialty.
5.	COURSE GOAL:
	To introduce the student to the specialty practices of oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and endodontics and will include the general practitioners office. This course carries two credits for a total of 45contact hours. Transferability of credit depends on the institution to which the student plans to transfer.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	At the completion of this unit the student should be able to:
	A.	List the dental specialties and describe the services provided by each.
	B.	Identify tray set-ups used in dental specialties and discuss the rationale for the use of instruments in dental specialties.
	C.	Recognize and discuss the role of the clinical assistant in dental specialties.
	D.	Describe the services provided in the practice of periodontics, and identify members of the periodontal team and their roles.
	E.	Describe the stages of periodontal disease. Explaining the diagnostic procedures involved in the patient’s first visit to the periodontal office.
	F.	Identify the specialized instruments used in periodontics by utilizing computerized program and program textbook.
	G.	Describe non-surgical procedures and the dental assistant’s role in each procedure. Explain surgical procedures and dental assisting responsibilities.
	H.	Explain surgical procedures and dental assisting responsibilities describing periodontal procedures of: scaling and curettage, root planing, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osteoplasty.
	I.	Demonstrate mixing eugenol-type and non-eugenol-type periodontal surgical dressings and describe periodontal maintenance procedures and the patient’s role relating to each.
	J.	Define pediatric dentistry and the services provided as a specialty and describe the pediatric office and team members.
	K.	Explain common behavior characteristics of children of various ages.
	L.	Describe child behavior management techniques. Explaining the role of the parent or guardian in pediatric dentistry.
	M.	Identify common procedures in pediatric dentistry.
	N.	Identify the equipment and instruments unique to pediatric dentistry.
	O.	Explain common emergencies in pediatric dentistry and the treatment for these emergencies.
	P.	Identify the signs of child abuse and the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse cases.
	Q.	Demonstrate the application of topical fluoride using a commercial fluoride gel and trays and the application of pit and fissure sealants. * If applicable under state practice laws.
	R.	Define orthodontics, the services provided and describe the orthodontic setting. Discuss the role of the assistant in an orthodontic office.
	S.	Define and describe occlusion and malocclusion.
	T.	Identify the causes of malocclusion and explain the importance of patient cooperation in successful orthodontic treatment.
	U.	Describe the principles of tooth movement and identify the types of appliances used to achieve this movement. Differentiate between fixed and removal appliances.
	V.	Identify the specialized instruments used in orthodontic treatment by utilizing computerized program and program textbook.
	W.	Describe preventive, interceptive, and corrective orthodontics.
	X.	Describe the pre-orthodontic appointment for the diagnostic records, the consultation appointment and the roles of the patient and orthodontist.
	Y.	Describe the stages of orthodontic treatment.
	Z.	Explain the procedure for removing the orthodontic appliances and how the teeth are retained in position after removal of the appliances.
	AA. AB.	Simulate giving patient instructions on home care for orthodontic treatment and proper home care if wearing headgear or a positioner. Describe the services provided in the practice of endodontics and the dental assistants’ role.
	AC.	Describe the progress of pulpal and periapical diseases.
	AD.	Identify the specialized instruments used in endodontic treatment by utilizing computerized program and program textbook.
	AE.	Describe endodontic diagnosis and the specialized diagnostic tests used in an endodontic examination.
	AF.	Describe the steps in an endodontic procedure / treatment.
	AG	Describe and identify characteristics of endodontic instruments.
	AH.	Discuss and identify surgical endodontic procedures and root canal treatment of a pulpectomy and pulpotomy.
	AI.	Demonstrate techniques used to test pulp vitality.
	AJ.	Discuss and analyze the irrigating and drying procedure of the pulp chamber and root canals.
	AK.	Describe the indications and contraindications for oral surgery.
	AL.	Identify the specialized instruments used in oral surgery by utilizing computerized program and program textbook.
	AM.	Describe the chain of asepsis and the surgical dental assistant's role in oral surgery.
	AN.	Discuss common procedures in the oral surgeon’s office and the surgical dental assistants’ role: including patient preparation, procedure set-ups, chairside assisting, and postoperative care of the patient.
	AO.	Discuss the assistant's role in hospital dentistry.
	AP.	Demonstrate the preparation of oral surgery instruments on a sterile field.
	AQ.	Demonstrate suture removal.
	AR.	Name the two types of dental implants approved by the American Dental Association (ADA).
	AS.	Discuss the indications and contradictions for dental implants.
	AT.	Describe the homecare procedures required for dental implants.
	AU.	Discuss post surgical complications that may occur and suggested treatment procedures.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	35%	The student’s grade will be based on the scores received on unit tests and quizzes.
	25%	Will be based on assignments, worksheets, reports, group projects, etc.
	20%	Will be based on student’s attendance and tardiness (3 pts per session = 45 pts. per semester), clinic team rotation participation (5 pts per session = 75 pts per semester), and professional behavior/ work ethic (See Student Handbook - ex. respectable, team player, responsible patient care, dependable, etc.). 3 tardy equate to 1 absence.
	20%	The student's grade will be based on scores received by the student on skills performed based on the rating scale value of the Proficiency Task sheets in a preclinical, clinical and dental laboratory setting.

Raw Score Range				Grading Scale Letter Grade	Grade Point Earned (Credit Only)
	100	to	93	A	12
	92	to	85	B	9
	84	to	77	C	6
	76	to	68	D	3
	67	to	0	F	0

PRECLINICAL AND LABORATORY ROTATION

Due to the importance of professional behaviors and team participation, all Dental Assisting Students must abide by the clinical rotation schedules posted in the Dental Assisting Clinic.

The following will apply for each student’s assigned weekly rotation:

· Each student will work within the assigned team when practicing skills and during student skill test out evaluations.

· Instructor skill test out evaluations will be completed with the assigned rotation team.

· If a member of the team is not ready for testing, the remaining partners will assist to bring all members to sufficient competency levels for final evaluation by practicing with the assigned group.

· Do not sign up for instructor test out prior to completing your student evaluation

· Task Performance sheets left in the clinic or lab will be taken and not returned to the student.

· Assigned teams waiting for instructor test out evaluation will be responsible for completing the following list:

o Instrument processing and stocking operatory supplies

o Clinic and laboratory housekeeping

o Working together on classroom assignments, homework, DASO Club projects

· Five (5) team points will be assigned to each team per week. (Total of 75 points per semester)

· Each student’s behavior will be respectful and professional* to all team members, faculty and patients. *See page 4 of the DA Student Handbook for professional behavior.

· Teams not abiding to the above will have the entire week’s points deducted and/or dismissed from clinical or laboratory session.

8. COURSE OUTLINE:
UNIT I.	Endodontics
UNIT II.	Periodontics
UNIT III.	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
UNIT IV.	Pediatric Dentistry
UNIT V.	Orthodontics
UNIT VI.	Fixed Prosthodontics
UNIT VII.	Removable Prosthodontics
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, preclinical teams, laboratory groups, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the PCC Adaptive Services Advisors at (719) 549-3331 for further information.