DHYG 2090 Syllabus

Subject Code

DHYG

Course Number

2090

Course Title

Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab

Prerequisites

DHYG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2020 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

DHYG 2080

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(0-12-4)

Course Description

This course continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include special needs patients and applied techniques.

Course Outcomes

Clinical application (ongoing clinical objectives)

The student will be able to:

 

  •  Integrate policies and procedures into the clinical setting.
  •  Demonstrate increased level of clinical competencies.
  •  Demonstrate successfully the responsibilities and duties of the clinical/radiology assistant and clinical receptionist.
  •  Continue to assess the quality of selected professional literature
  •  Demonstrate increased level of competency in utilization of the computer and software in the clinical setting.
  •  Successfully complete radiographic and interpretation competencies required by DHYG   2090
  • Determine and implement the appropriate dental hygiene Process of care for Special needs patients.
  • Identify a special needs case, assess and explain the requirements of this patient and how their needs for treatment may be different.(C.3)(C.10) (HP.3) (HP.6)(CM.2)(PC.1)(PC.2)(PC.3)
  • Evaluate a health history, record vital signs and utilize information to plan dental hygiene care which prevents harm to the patient, operator, and others.(C.3) (C.10)(HP.1) (HP.3) (HP.6) PC.1a,b,c,d,e,f)) (PC.2) (PC.3)
  • Demonstrate continued clinical competency in assessing and recording the status of hard and soft tissues in the oral cavity.(C.3) (C.10) (HP.1) (HP.3) (HP.6) PC.1a,b) (PC.1f) (PC.2)
  • Plan and provide the rationale for a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan for each patient treated in clinic.(C.3) (C.10) (HP.1) (HP.3) PC.1) (PC.1) (PC.2) (PC.3)
  • Demonstrate increased clinical competency (as established by the clinical competency criteria in the syllabus) to effectively and safely remove all hard and soft deposits from the teeth of patients treated in clinic. (HP.6)(PC.4)
  • Continue to demonstrate the ability to properly assess and apply preventive and therapeutic agents to the surfaces of the oral cavity. (C.3) (HP.1) (PC.4)
  • Continue to demonstrate an increased level of competency in assessing and educating the patient in the recommended oral health care. (C.10) (HP.1) PC.1) (PC.2) (PC.3)
  • Demonstrate increased levels of clinical competency in exposing, developing, reading and interpreting radiographs. (HP.6)(PC.1) (PC.4) Demonstrate clinical knowledge of clinical/radiology/receptionist duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the dental clinic.
  • Develop the ability to self-assess individual clinical performance. (C.3)(C.5)(PC.5)
  • Demonstrate continued professional development. (C.3) (C.10)
  • Develop the skills necessary to treat the special needs patient. (C.3)(c.8) (C.10) (HP.1)(HP.3) PC.1) (PC.2) (PC.3)
  • Maintain operatory, patient, and operator asepsis before, during, and after treatment.(HP.6)
  • Properly enter and maintain patient records using Dentrix, increasing proficiency in software utilization.(C.9)
  • Complete clinical competencies/requirements of DHYG 2090.

 

 

 

COMPETENCY AREAS

  • Dental Management Software
  • Sonic/Ultrasonic Debridement
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Amalgam Polishing: Shofu System
  • Dental Hypersensitivity
  • Pain/Pain Control (Topicals; Local Anesthesia)
  • Pulp Vitality & Testing
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Applied Techniques

Core Competencies:

C.1  Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors.

C.3  Provide dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

C.9  Provide accurate, consistent, and complete documentation for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

C.10  Provide care to all clients using an individualized approach that is humane, empathetic, and caring.

HP.2  Respect the goals, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient or client while promoting optimal oral and general health.

HP.5  Evaluate factors that can be used to promote patient or client adherence to disease prevention or health maintenance strategies.

PC.1  Systematically collect, analyze, and record data on the general, oral, and psychosocial health status of a variety of patients or clients using methods consistent with medicolegal principles.

PC.2  Use critical decision-making skills to reach conclusions about the patient’s or client’s dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data.

PC.3  Collaborate with the patient or client or other health professionals to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is patient-centered or client-centered and based on current scientific evidence.

PC.4  Provide specialized treatment that includes preventive and therapeutic services designed to achieve and maintain oral health.  Assist in achieving oral health goals formulated in collaboration with the patient/client.

PC.5  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented clinical, preventive, and educational services, and modify as needed.