COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Clinical Theory of Dental Hygiene II
PREFIX/NUMBER: DEH - 268
CREDIT HOURS: 2 Semester Credits
2. PREREQUISITES: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program.
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXTS: Daniel, Harfst, & Wilder, “Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases and Compentencies, 2nd Edition. Mosby, Inc. 2008
Darby & Walsh, “Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice”, 2nd Edition, Saunders, 2003.
Nield-Gehrig, “Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation”, 5th Edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
Weinberg, Westphal, Frouom & Palat, “Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition. Pearson Education Inc 2006
Wilkins, Esther M., “Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist,” 9th Edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkens, 2005.
Additional required readings will be identified and assigned during the course. If handouts are utilized as a required reading source, each student will be provided a copy.
SUPPLIES: To be provided by the program.
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides the didactic theory for clinical practice of dental
hygiene skills at the beginning of the second year of dental
hygiene curriculum. Builds on clinic theory from first year
curriculum to provide the knowledge base needed for
treatment of patients with more advanced periodontal
disease and medical/health factors. Focuses on: periodontal
charting and documentation, interpretation of periodontal
factors on radiographs, use of treatment planning in the dental
hygiene process of care, legal parameters of record keeping
and informed consent, use of oral photography, application of
sealants, treatment of dental hypersensitivity, application of
chemotherapeutics and professional oral irrigation, application
of ergonomics in dentistry, clinical dental hygiene treatment
considerations for patients with history of cardiac
complications and diabetes.
5. COURSE GOAL: This course is designed to provide both didactic and laboratory experiences in some of the traditional clinical services provided by the dental hygienist. At the completion of the course the student will demonstrate proficiency in intra oral photography, advanced ultrasonic techniques, application of sealants, treatment of dental hypersensitivity, application of chemotherapeutics and professional oral irrigation, concepts of restorative dentistry, polishing amalgams, margination, and assessment of facial pain and pulp testing.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Written Examination #1……………………. 25%
Written Examination #2……………………. 25%
Evaluated Photo Series…………………….. 10%
OHI – Case Study………………………...... 10%
Written Examination #3……………………. 25%
Participation and Attendance, Professionalism,
etc….............................................................. 5%
100%
Grading Scale
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 77 – 84
D = 69 – 76
F = 68 - 0
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is expected in all classes and is required in all dental hygiene classes (didactic, laboratory and clinic). It is the student’s responsibility to arrive on time and be prepared for class.
The attendance policy of the Dental Hygiene Program will be the same as Pueblo Community Colleges' with the following additions:
-Any absence must be reported to the program secretary by 8:00 a.m.
-If any absence occurs during a scheduled test or examination, the student will be
required to complete the said exercise within one week of the original date. The make-
up test must be scheduled with the course instructor.
-Extended absences for whatever reason will be dealt with on an individual basis.
-In the event of an absence, the student will be required to make up class time with an
appropriate assignment as designated by the course faculty.
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 Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further
information.