General and Oral Pathology Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

DHYG-1239-001 General and Oral Pathology

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402

Course Description

Disturbances in human body development, diseases of the body and disease prevention measures with emphasis on the oral cavity and associated structures.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Students MUST have the CURRENT edition of all required textbooks and must bring textbooks to ALL scheduled class sessions.

1.             Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist,  Sixth edition, Ibsen and Phelan

 

Supplies

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• \ Library Card for AC and /or city library
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• \ Computer and Internet Access, printer, print cartridges
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• \ Index cards, scantrons, paper, pens, markers
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• \ Additional materials as needed
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Student Performance

\ Course Objectives

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\ After studying the material presented in this course and completing the projects in the lab, the student will be able to do the following: 

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• \ Recognize anatomical signs of pathology and play an important role in oral health care by identifying and describing abnormal oral findings.
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• \ Recognize normal oral anatomy and variations of normal.
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• \ Describe and identify common oral lesions
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• \ Correlate the signs and symptoms of oral abnormalities with etiologic factors
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• \ Distinguish among groups of symptoms such as reactive, neoplastic, infectious and developmental.
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• \ Describe the mechanisms of inflammation, neoplasia, and wound healing and the influence of the immune system on these conditions
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• \ Conduct clear and tactful discussion of clinical manifestations of disease with the patient, the dentist and other health professionals.
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• \ Determine whether referral for definitive diagnosis is needed
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\ Chapter Objectives

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\ Chapter One

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• \ List and define the eight diagnostic categories that contribute to the diagnostic process
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• \ Name a diagnostic category and give an example of a lesion, anomaly, or condition for which this category greatly contributes to the diagnosis
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• \ Describe the clinical appearance of Forcyce granules, torus palatinus,  mandibulaar tori, and lingual varicosities
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• \ Define “variant of normal”
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• \ List and Describe median rhomboid glossitis, geographic tongue, fissured tongue, leukoedema, and linea alba 
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\ Chapter Two

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• \ List the five classic signs of inflammation
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• \ Describe three major systemic signs on inflammation
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• \ List the microscopic events of inflammation
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• \ Describe the differences between acute and chronic
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• \ Describe and contrast attrition and abrasion and erosion 
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\ Chapter Three

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• \ Describe the differences eween an immune response and inflammatory response
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• \ Describe different types of lymphocytes
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• \ Describe differences between active and passive immunity
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• \ Define autoimmunity
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• \ Decsribe oral manifestations of diseases in this chapter
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\ Chapter Four

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• \ Describe the opportunistic infection process
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• \ List and describe four forms of oral candidiasis
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• \ Describe herpes labialis
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• \ Compare and contrast herpes with apthous ulcers
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• \ Describe the sapectrum of HIV/AIDS 
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\ Chapter Five

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• \ Recognize developmental disorders of the dentition
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• \ Define anomalies that affect the number of teeth
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• \ Define anomalies that affect the size of teeth
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• \ Define anomalies that affect the shape of teeth
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• \ Contrast norman eruption, impaction, embedded, ankylosed teeth 
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\ Chapter Six

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• \ State the purpose of mitosis and meiosis
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• \ Define gross chromosomal abnormalities and examples
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• \ Explain X-linked inheritance
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• \ Compare and contrast, dentiogenesis imperfecta, amelogenisis imperfecta  and dentin dysplasia
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• \ State inheritance patterns of many conditions in this chapter
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\ Chapter Seven

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• \ Explain the difference between benign and malignant
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• \ Define differences between leukoplakia and erythroplakia
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• \ Define the different neoplasms in this chapter 
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\ Chapter Eight

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• \ Define fibro-ossious lesions
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• \ List the benign lesions that occur
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• \ Describe Paget disease of the bone
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• \ Describe osteomalacia and rickets 
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\ Chapter Nine

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• \ State oral manifestations of Hyperthyroidism
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• \ List manifestations of uncontrolled diabetes
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• \ Define addisons disease and changes in the skin and oral mucosa
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• \ Contrast the different anemias
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• \ Descfribe acute verses chronic leukemias
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• \ Define hemophilia and oral manifestations
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• \ Describe radiation induced xerostomia
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• \ List drugs that are associated with gingival enlargement
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\ Chapter Ten

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• \ State factors that have been implicated in TMD
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• \ List Symptoms
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• \ Describe various treatments
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program has specific policies which apply to student conduct within the program.  These policies may be implied or written.  The course syllabus and the program manual are sources for specific student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College. 

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\   Professional Standards

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• \ Student is prompt for class.
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• \ Student is prepared for class sessions.
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• \ Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.
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• \ Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting minimal criteria.
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• \ Student applies lecture material in the clinic setting.
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• \ Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.
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• \ Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.
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• \ Student exhibits an attitude of respect for classmates, faculty and staff.
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• \ Students may not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, presentations, guest lectures, etc.  Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.
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Grading Criteria

\ Assignments and Examinations

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\ The course will consist of Chapter exams and a comprehensive final.  Refer to the course calendar for the schedule of materials to be covered in each class or lab period and the tentative examination dates.  Also, please note the provisions of the Make-up Policy in this syllabus for missed examinations. Examinations will be objective in nature (true/false, multiple choice, matching).  Case based questions will be utilized to simulate patient experiences and critical thinking. The final examination will be mostly objective in nature and will test information for the entire course. Lab projects are to be completed and signed as acceptable and/or graded.

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\ The following criteria will be used to determine your grade

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\ Chapter Exams                                           60%

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\ Comprehensive Final                                  20%

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\ Lab Project, Papers and Participation         20% 

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\ The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

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\ A = 93   100%

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\ B = 83   92%

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\ C = 75   82%

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\ F = Below 75%                       

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\ Note:  A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.

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\ In order to pass the course, a student must achieve a final grade of 75% and meet all requirements of the course.  All students are considered mature enough to seek faculty assistance and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.  Students who continually fall below the minimal level of 75% on graded material should seek assistance from the course faculty.

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\ Make-up Policy

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\ If a student is absent on the day when a major examination is given, the student may make-up the missed work as follows: 

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• \ It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor within 24 hours of returning from the absence to reschedule the examination
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• \ The missed work must be made up within TWO Amarillo College school days where the day ends at 4:00 pm.
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• \ The makeup work may earn a maximum of 80% of the original point value
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Attendance

\ “Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.”  (Amarillo College Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication).  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Due to the tremendous amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should also plan to attend all course sessions regularly and promptly.  Without question, the instructor expects each student to be present at each session.  Unfortunately, no one has ever developed a short cut which will replace hours of actual experience needed to master a new skill; therefore, you must be present to acquire the specific knowledge in this subject. 

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\ Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine the student’s final course grade.  The student may have no more than 1 absence in this course without affecting the final grade.  Beginning with the 2nd absence, 2 points will be deducted from the final grade; on the 3rd absence, 3 points will be deducted; on the 4th absence, 4 points will be deducted.  On the occurrence of the 5th absence, the student will fail the course and be required to repeat the course.  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture and lab session.  Students not present when attendance is taken will be counted as absent. The student is expected to be present in class at the time class/lab is scheduled to begin. STUDENTS WHO ARE LATE TO CLASS OR LAB OR WHO LEAVE CLASS OR LAB EARLY, WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT.  The student will receive 2 bonus points to the final grade of this course if the student has perfect attendance for the semester.  

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Additional Information

\ Faculty Assistance

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\ All students are considered mature enough to seek faculty assistance from the course director and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.  If students have questions concerning assignments, content, etc., or if a problem arises that warrants instructor help, please do not hesitate to call or come by my office to schedule an appointment.  If I am unavailable, leave a note and I will contact you as soon as possible.  I prefer to work with a scheduled appointment so that I may devote the time and attention necessary to meet each student’s needs.

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\ Electronic and Recording Devices

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\ No tape recordings of the lecture during classroom or lab instruction will be allowed. Any student wtith special needs and/or prior approval is the exception.

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\ Academic Grievance Procedure

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\ 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 to the:  (1) Instructor  (2) Department Chair/Program Director  (3)  Dean of Health Sciences  (4)  Vice President of Academic Affairs  (5)  College President.

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