Preventive Dentistry Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

DNTA-1245-001 Preventive Dentistry

Prerequisites

Course Description

The study of nutrition and preventable dental disease and community dental health.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

1.) Primary Preventive Dentistry, 8^th Ed.; Norman O. Harris; Franklin Garcia-Godoy; Christine Nielson Nathe; Pearson Education, Inc. 

2.) Modern Dental Assisting, 11^th Ed., Doni Bird, Debbie S. Robinson; Saunders Elsevier, Inc.

For E-Book, the instructor may offer highlights for student’s to subscribe to. The student will be expected to know not only the information in the highlighted sections but ALL information provided via textbook, lecture, lab, assignments, etc. Do not rely on only the highlighted text.

 

Supplies

Computer of Internet Access for BlackBoard (Home, Public Library, AC Computer Lab)

1 Folder/Binder

Typodont

USB

​Toothbrushes for Community Projects

Proper Clinical Attire is required; including gowns, mas

Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
    1.   Learn technical terminology, facts, theories and principals associated with various oral disease and preventive methods.

    2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to a simulated dental office setting

    3.   Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
 

1. Classify dental caries as an infectious disease, and name the two types of bacteria that cause dental caries.
2. Explain the caries process.
3. Discuss Early Childhood Caries.
4. Explain the importance of saliva related to tooth decay.
5. Describe the advantages and Disadvantages of of each method of detecting dental caries.
6. Explain the goal of CAMBRA.
7. List the methods of caries intervention.
8. Describe the current risk assessment test.
9. Discuss the structures and tissues of the Periodontium.
10. ​Describe the prevalence of Periodontal Disease.
11. Identify systemic factors that may cause periodontal disease.
12. Discuss the causes and risk factors of periodontal disease.
13. Identify and Describe the two basic types of periodontal disease and explain the significance of plaque and calculus in periodontal disease.
14. List the seven basic case types and signs and symptoms of periodontal disease.
15. Explain the goal of Preventive Dentistry.
16. Describe the components of Preventive Dentistry Program.
17. List the guidelines for preventive patient education.
18. Discuss the benefits of early dental care, including care for pregnant women.
19. Explain methods used to clean a baby’s mouth.
20. Describe when children should first visit the dentist.
21. Describe age-related changes in oral health.
22. Know Basic information about fluoride including, metabolism, fluoride in foods and liquids, fluoride in medications and supplements, and know the differences between topical and systemic fluoride.
23. Know the indications and Contraindications for Topical Fluoride.
24. Know the benefits of fluoride.
25. Know the Professional and Home use of Topical Fluoride.
26. Determine the appropriate method of fluoride delivery.
27. Identify the proper armamentarium for fluoride procedure.
28. Know the properties and purposes of Sodium fluoride, Acidulated phosphate fluoride, Stannous fluoride, and fluoride varnish.
29. Know adverse reactions to fluoride.
30. Provide Patient education regarding fluoride.
31. Describe the effects of water fluoridation on the teeth, including how fluoride works, safe and toxic levels, precautions to protect patients from receiving too much fluoride, describe the fluoride needs assessment, identify sources of systemic an topical fluoride.
32. Describe the relationship between nutrition and dental caries, including steps to analyze a ood diary.
33. List the oral hygiene products available to aid in a plaque control program, including compare and contracts toothbrushing techniques, describe the process required for cleaning a denture.
34. Discuss the link between nutrition and dental assisting including explain how diet and nutrition can affect oral conditions.
35. Explain why the study of nutrition is important to dental assistants.
36. Describe the role of carbohydrates in the daily diet, and explain the relationship between frequency and quantity of cariogenic foods in causing tooth decay.
37. List 3 types of Proteins.
38. Describe the role of fats in the daily diet, including cholesterol and antioxidants.
39. Describe the difference between vitamins and minerals, and explain the need for each in the daily diet.
40. Explain the difference between diet modification and dietary analysis.
41. Explain how to interpret food labels, including the criteria that must be met for a food to be considered “organic”.
42. Discuss the health and oral implications of eating disorders.
43. Understand the purpose of Sealants
44. Identify and Prepare armamentarium for Sealant Procedure
45. List the steps in placement of Sealants
46. ​Provide Patient education regarding Dental Sealants
47. Provide Patient Post-Operative Care following the placement of Sealants

 

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Professional Standards

For maximum learning to occur, the student is expected ti demonstrate professional conduct and judgment at all times. A violation of professional or ethical standard may result in a zero for the day as well as the student being sent home with an absence. The following are examples which are considered professional standards. These are representative examples and may not be all inclusive.

1. Student is prompt to class.

2. Student is prepared for class sessions.

3. Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.

4. Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting the minimal criteria.

5. Student applies lecture material in the clinical setting.

6. Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.

7. Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.

8. Student exhibits an attitude  of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.

9. Student will not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, slide presentations, guest lectures, etc. Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.​ ​

Failure to adhere to the above standards, will result in remediation and be reflected in the grade for the course in which the inappropriate conduct is displayed. 

Infection Control

“The Dental Assisting Program is committed to utilizing the most current research and technology to maintain an infection control program that is practical while meeting regulatory requirements. The policy for infection control procedures must be followed in strict compliance for the protection of patients, students, faculty, and staff from the transmission of disease or the spread of blood borne pathogens. All dental assisting students, faculty, and staff have the responsibility and ethical duty to comply with the infection control procedures".

 

"Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from it's students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student of students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to  perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules, and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.

Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules and regulations concerning student conduct .  In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs."

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES

A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order:  (1) Instructor  (2)  Program Director  (3)  Dean of Health Sciences Division  (4)  Vice President of Academic Affairs and  (5) College President

Grading Criteria

Lecture Examinations and Quizzes

Students will be given 5 lecture examinations and several quizzes throughout the course. Exams and Quizzes will be objective in nature (true/false and multiple choice) as well as subjective (short answer, fill in the blank, and essay). The Final Exam will be objective.

Laboratory Assignments

Students will complete several laboratory assignments throughout the course. Specific instructions and grading rubrics will be given for each assignment and located on the grading forms.

Competency

Students will be required to complete Competency Examinations in the Lab. These Examinations will assess the student’s ability to competently provide preventive care on a manikin prior to delivering care to live patients. The following grading rubric is used for competency evaluations.

Letter Grade A demonstrates a “Mastery Level” of Competence. Letter grade B demonstrates “Competence” with need for remediation. Letter grade C or below will require remediation and re-testing. A minimum level of Competency must be obtained in order to complete this skills assessment. 93-100=A; 83-92=B; 75-82=C

Nutritional Analysis

The student will be required to provide a Nutritional Analysis on a person of their choice. The person must meet the selection criteria outlined in the text. Further instruction and the grading rubric will be provided to the student when the assignment is issued.

Tobacco Cessation

The student will be required to complete a Tobacco Cessation Counseling on a person of their choice. The person must meet the selection criteria outlined in the text. Further instruction and the grading rubric will be provided to the student when the assignment is issued.

The final course grade will be calculated as follows:

5 Major exams                        30%

Quizzes                                  5%

2 Competencies                      10%

Community Presentations        5%   

1 Tobacco Cessation Project    15%

1 Nutritional Analysis Project    15%

Final exam                               20%

The following grading scale will be used for all Dental Assisting courses:

A = 93 to 100

B = 83 to 92

C = 75 to 82

F = Below 75

 

In order to be fair to students who are present and perform the required tasks and because of time restraints, most missed work, especially lab and clinical work can not be made up. Lab and clinical assignments involve the use of a partner. Without you they can not perform their assignments. Because we respect the Amarillo and Canyon School District and their policies on school presentations and conflicts with TAKS, STARR and 6 week tests,special group projects and school presentations can not be made up.

Missed written exams maybe made up on the designated "make-up" days. These dates will be given at the start of the class. In order to be fair to the students who take the exam at the scheduled time, make-up exams will lose 5% of their original value. Please note that make-up exams are most often one to five essay type questions.

Remediation

All students are responsible for his/her own learning. The student is expected to monitor their progress and should they have any questions or concerns, contact the instructor for assistance. Review and Remediation will be mandatory and available throughout the course and will be documented. The instructor can assist with identifying the need for remediation, but the student should also identify their own needs and notify the instructor in a timely manner so that remediation can be provided prior to the end of the course.

 

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Due to the amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should attend all course sessions regulary and promptly. The student will need to come to class on time, fully prepared for that session, with the necessary materials.  There may be times when it is impossible to attend class due to illness or an emergency, but this course covers so much information in class that an absence can get the student behind and thus, miss some vital questions on an exam. In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence. You may have up to 4 (four) absences in this class without affecting your grade. The fifth (5th) absence will reduce the overall grade by 10 points. Missing 5 class periods is equal to missing 1/3rd of the semester and thus, 1/3rd of the vital skills for your chosen profession.
 

 

Calendar

Additional Information

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the calendar to meet course objectives.

 

ELECTRONIC AND RECORDING DEVICES

Due to privacy issues and in order to create a proper learning environement, free of unneccessary distractions, all electronic devices are prohibited in this course.

 This course will follow all established guidelines for cell phone use in other dental assisting courses. The use of the cell phones is a privaledge and must be treated as such. Cell phones maybe checked at designated break times. Any student that is found texting or talking on their phones during ANY part of the class, clinical or lab experience, will be asked to leave class for that day and recieve a grade of zero for that time period.  In case of an EMERGENCY situations in witch cell phones are needed, they are used OUTSIDE the classroom.