Dental Hygiene Care II Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

DHYG-2231-001 Dental Hygiene Care II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: DHYG 2201

Course Description

A continuation of Dental Hygiene Care I. Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient including advanced instrumentation techniques.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Course Textbooks

1.  Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, Evelyn Thompson, 3rd edition, Pearson, 2013

2.  Dental Hygiene Applications to Clinical Practice and Student Workbook, Rachel Henry, Maria Perno Goldie, 1st edition, F.A. Davis Company, 2016.

Teaching Methods

A variety of teaching methods will be used to facilitate the goals and objectives of this course.  We will be utilizing blackboard “Content” for our lecture/lab sessions.  This will allow for collaborative learning.  Collaborative learning is based on four principles where the learner or student is the primary focus of instruction, interaction and “doing” are of primary importance, working in groups is an important mode of learning, and structured approaches to developing solutions to real-world problems should be incorporated into learning.  The lecture component of this course will be taught in a collaborative way to incorporate different learning styles.  We will work in groups and with partners often with some traditional lecture format.   Material will be posted in blackboard to support classroom and laboratory activities to include but are not limited to the following:  Power Points, Videos, Readings, Case Studies , Practice Questions amd Adaptive Quizzing.  Research shows that educational experiences that are active, social, contextual, engaging, and student-owned lead to deeper learning.  The benefits of collaborative learning include:

• Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills
• Promotion of student-faculty interaction
• Increase in student retention, self esteem, and responsibility
• Exposure to and an increase in understanding of diverse perspectives
• Preparation for real life social and employment situations

Supplies

Course Supply List

1.  Library Card for AC and/or city library

2.  Computer and Internet Access, printer, print cartridges.  Students may be required to print some materials.

3.  Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. 

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes

Formulate a dental hygiene care plan for the medically and/or dentally compromised patient; and describe advanced instrumentation techniques.

Instructor Objectives for the Course

Chapter objectives will coordinate with the materials presented in lecture, handouts, reading assignments, and exams.  The student will know that these objectives have been successfully completed if he or she earns a final course grade of "C" or higher as evaluated by the instructor.

The standard for the objectives may be one or any combination of the following:

• As given in lecture
• As demonstrated, discussed in the clinic/lab experience
• As given in handouts
• As stated in the course texts                                                                                                                                                                               

Chapter 44 - Hematological Considerations

1.  Identify medical conditions associated with increased bleeding.

2.  Define types of bleeding disorders.

3.  Determine whether treatment modifications are necessary for conditions with increased bleeding.

4.  Identify medications that affect clotting.

5.  Describe the management of a hematological emergency  in the dental hygiene services.

6.  Differentiate between red blood cell disorders and white blood cell disorders.

Chapter 45 - Cancer

1.  Define the terms cancer and staging, and explain how cancer is staged.

2.  Discuss the incidence, risk factors, therapies, and potential oral complications related to treatment for all cancers.

3.  Discuss the incidence, risk factors, therapies, and oral complications unique to head and neck cancers.

4.  Identify behavioral interventions recommended for reducing the incidence of oral cancer.

5.  Identify the common signs and symptoms of oral cancer.

6.  Discuss dental hygiene care plan treatment alterations or precautions to be taken with patients with cancer.

Chapter 47 - Men's and Women's Health Issues

1.  Define the terms sex and gender, and explain how they are different.

2.  Discuss dental hygiene care plan treatment alterations or precautions to be taken during pregnancy.

3.  Discuss the incidence, risk factors, therapies, and oral complications unique to bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and osteoradionecrosis.

4.  Discuss dental hygiene care plan treatment alterations or precautions to be taken with patients with prostrate cancer.

5.  Identify the common signs and symptoms of domestic abuse.

Chapter 48 - The Elderly

1.  Identify the demographic changes over the past century in American society and discuss how these changes impact current and future oral health-care needs of an aging society.

2.  Explain the difference between chronological age and functional age.

3.  Discuss pathophysiological changes associated with age, as well as age-related conditions and systemic diseases common to the elderly.

4.  Differentiate between normal aging and pathophysiological oral conditions of the elderly.

5.  Discuss the importance of assessment of the elderly dental patient for treatment planning, patient management, dental hygiene care, and maintenance of oral health.

6.  Discuss educational and preventive oral health considerations for the elderly patient.

Chapter 49 - Physical Impairment

1.  Identify barriers for people with physical impairments.

2.  Describe the causes and age of onset of common physical impairments.

3.  List various physical conditions of people with physical impairments.

4.  Describe the clinical considerations for treatment for people with physical impairments.

5.  Describe treatment modalities and adaptations for people with physical impairments.

6.  Describe modifications that the dental hygienist may make when providing care to people with physical impairments.

7.  Describe the conditions, causes, and incidence of various impairments.

8.  Describe a two-person wheelchair transfer.

Chapter 31 - Dental Fear and Anxiety Management

1.  Distinguish between dental fear, anxiety, and phobia.

2.  Identify the causes of dental anxiety and fear, and discuss their effects on patients and the dental team.

3.  Explain the stress response.

4.  Assess a patient's degree of fear or anxiety, and plan and implement cognitive and behavioral strategies to reduce dental anxiety and discomfort.

5.  Apply behavioral strategies to manage anxious children.

Chapter 32 - Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

1.  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation as compared with other methods.

2.  Discuss indications and contraindications of the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.

3.  Identify the physical, chemical, and pharmacokinetic properties of nitrous oxide and oxygen.

4. Discuss the principles of respiration physiology, individual biovariability, and drug titration.

5.  Recognize the armamentarium used to administer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.

6.  State the importance of informed consent and preoperative patient assessment.

7.  Describe the appropriate administration technique for nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.

8.  Identify the signs and symptoms of appropriate sedation.

9.  Describe the procedure for recovery assessment, documentation, and patient dismissal.

10.  Explain the importance of minimizing nitrous oxide exposure to the operator and office personnel.

11.  Describe current recommendations for the prudent, ethical, and legal use of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation for pain and anxiety management.

Case Studies in Dental Hygiene

As a dental hygiene professional you will be expected to:

1.  Distinguish the signs and symptoms of disease from conditions considered within normal limits.

2.  Recognize risk factors and behaviors that exacerbate disease.

3.  Understand the disease process.

4.  Apply appropriate modes of treatment management to assist the patient in arresting disease progression and in achieving and maintaining optimal oral health.

5. Integrate core scientific concepts and apply the dental hygiene process of care relating to specific case studies. 

6.  Assess patient characteristics

7.  Obtain and interpret radiographs

8.  Plan and manage dental hygiene care

9.  Perform periodontal procedures

10.  Use preventive agents

11.  Provide supportive treatment services

12.  Demonstrate professional responsibility

Advanced Instrumentation Techniques

1. Apply the principles of periodontal instrumentation to the treatment of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.
2. The student will be able to discuss the fundamentals of adaptation of Gracey curets to root morphology.
3. The student will be able to describe advanced instrumentation techniques.

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                 

                                                                  

            

                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Student Conduct and Responsibilities

A high standard of conduct is expected of all Amarillo College students.  The Student Code of Conduct is defined in the Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities publication.  This document may be located online at www.actx.edu under the student tab.

"Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from its students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, and 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 or 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.  Integrity and common sense will guide the actions of each member of the college community both in and out of the classroom.  Any student who fails to perform according to expected standards may be disciplined."

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 syllabi and the program  manual are sources for specific student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College.

Professional Standards

1.  Student is prompt  for 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 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 exhibit professionalism  in the classroom.  Please refer to the Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities bulletin.

10.  Student will abide by the cell phone usage policy.  Please, no exceptions.

Electronic and Recording Devices

In order to maximize learning, all electronic recording devices and personal  cell phone use is prohibited in this course..  Students may check cell phones at designated breaks given by the instructor.  

 

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria

The final course grade will be computed as follows:

I.   Chapter Tests  which will count as 25% of your final grade.

II.  Major Exams which will count as 35% of your final grade.

III.  Lab Component of the Course - 15%

       Case Study Assignments from Case Study Text

       Crest-Oral B-dentalcare.com Assignments

        Adaptive Quizzing Exercises

 This information will be covered/discussed in the lab component of this course.  Readings, group work, group exercises, class discussion, relevant case studies, adaptive quizzing,   discussion boards and forums may be assigned.  Students will be tested on this information on weekly chapter tests, major exams and the comprehensive final examination.

IV.  Comprehensive Final which will count as 25% of your grade.

The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

A = 93-100

B = 83-92

C = 75-82

F = Below 75%

Note:  A grade of “D” is not possible in this course.

AC Mandatory Tutoring

In an effort to increase student success in DHYG courses, and to assist students having difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the Final Exam) must complete mandatory tutoring before taking the next exam.  Before receiving tutoring, students must first schedule a time with the instructor.  

Make-up Policy for Missed Work

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

1.  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.

2.  The missed work must be made up within TWO Amarillo College school days where the day ends at 4:00 pm.

3.  The make-up work may earn a maximum of 80% of the original point value.

4.  Note:  Weekly chapter exams  may not be made up and a 0 for the missed chapter exam will be entered into the grade book.  

 

 

 

Attendance

Attendance Policy

"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)

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievment.  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 students 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. 

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 his/her  final grade.  Beginning with the 2nd absence, 2 points will be deducted from the final grade; after the 3rd absence, 3 additional points will be deducted; after the 4th absence, 4 additional points will be deducted.  On the occurrence of the 5th absence, the student will 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 for  this course if the student has perfect attendance for the semester.

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